Podcasts about The Dick Van Dyke Show

Tread Perilously settles in for a month of shows that inspired WandaVision with an episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show called "Racy Tracy Rattigan". With Alan Brady out on vacation, Rob and the others must write the next two shows for guest host "Racy" Tracy Rattigan. The British actor proves to be funny and charming, but his immediate interest in Laura leaves Rob a little unnerved. It becomes full-tilt unnerved when Rattigan comes to their home under the guise of working on sketches, but ends up coming on to Laura. Will Rob's response sink Rattigan's commitment to the show? Erik returns from his own vacation with some rusty podcast skills and the wrong microphone. He and Justin get back into the swing of things via a chat about Jack Quaid and the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. The pair also fall in love with Mary Tyler Moore all over again. Justin learns the Morey Amsterdam joke and immediately warms to Rose Marie. Guest star Richard Dawson gets some flowers even as Erik tries to determine if Rattigan is supposed to be Peter Sellers, Dudley Moore, or both. Though not on screen, Carl Reiner proves to be the MVP. But will a 1963 episode of the show turn out surprisingly modern?

In this episode of Bold Voices Good Yarns, host Ian Henzel sits down with author Jerry Wheeler to discuss his latest book, Mercedes General, and the personal journey that shaped his writing.

In this episode of Bold Voices Good Yarns, host Ian Henzel sits down with author Jerry Wheeler to discuss his latest book, Mercedes General, and the personal journey that shaped his writing.

It's a double date for the ages as Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen visit Dick Van Dyke and his wife Arlene Silver at their lovely home! Dick is a personal hero to Ted and Mary, so they're asking him about his illustrious career from his broadcasting roots to Broadway and The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dick also shares about encounters with Walter Cronkite and Stan Laurel and his experiences working on films like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins. Bonus: Ted and Mary get Dick and Arlene's respective takes on how their first meeting went down.  This conversation was recorded in 2024. To help those affected by the Southern California wildfires, make a donation to World Central Kitchen today. For full-length video of this episode including shots of Dick and Arlene's keepsakes, visit http://youtube.com/teamcoco and subscribe.

One of the titans of early tv sitcoms, as well as a massively successful producer, singer, and philanthropist, Danny Thomas earned his stripes as a radio comedian (especially on The Bickersons) in the 1940s, then hosted his own radio variety show, then in the early 1950s jumped to television and began his classic show "Make Room for Daddy". After that, while Danny would continue to make tv and stage appearances (including a 1970's reboot called Make Room for Granddaddy), he also conquered the tv production world with shows including The Andy Griffith Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Mod Squad, and That Girl (starring real-life daughter Marlo Thomas). Closest to Danny's heart, though, was the word he did to establish the world-famous St. Jude Children's Medical Center, the result of a promise a young and struggling Danny made to St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of lost causes. As always find extra cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Danny Thomas? A signature theme song was a must for early tv stars -- think of The Honeymooners -- and Danny Thomas was no exception with this fine jazz version of the Irish classic Danny Boy. https://youtu.be/rAMrzvqU2RQ?si=RutT59t7anfOh3_J To get a feel for Danny's comedy style, here's a great full episode of Make Room for Daddy from season six, back before tv discovered the world was in color. https://youtu.be/sJjFeM9ZvbU?si=lGXBgUiHE9RvTDI_ Late in his career Danny would take the occasional guest spot, as he did in Happy Days in 1978. https://youtu.be/qWxNS202fV4?si=vZaFGX990ROP5vF0 As with may 1960s(ish) era tv stars, Danny was happy to be a pitchman when needed and this is a great example -- a Maxwell House Coffee ad. Sorry for the video quality, but enjoy the "Brady Bunch house" vibes of the set.https://youtu.be/sJjFeM9ZvbU?si=lGXBgUiHE9RvTDI_

My guest, Larry Matthews, is perhaps best known for playing Richie (Rob and Laura's son) on the classic TV show, “The Dick Van Dyke Show”. We discuss how he was cast on the show, his relationship with members of the cast, how he's dealt with difficulties in his life, and much more.

Send us a textApple TV's Ted Lasso has much to teach us about humility and social etiquette? This episode takes us through the surprising and delightful ways Ted Lasso echoes many life lessons. We reflect on FD's seminary days, where they uncovered the nuances of social graces, and how Ted Lasso's curious nature rather than judgmental outlook influences our personal growth and understanding of faith.Joe Cronauer strolls down memory lane, reminiscing about iconic sitcoms like "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "Seinfeld," and "Friends," while recognizing Ted Lasso's unique charm. We delve into the potential Eucharistic symbolism of Ted's biscuit-sharing ritual and how it subtly transforms relationships through kindness. We draw parallels between Ted's thoughtful gestures and cultural practices like Italy's "bella figura," highlighting the significance of presentation and personalization in fostering connections.Church Search explores a  recent visit to Holy Family Parish in Parma. This weekend's Christ the King Sunday celebration at St John Bosco in Parma Heights. Readings for this Sunday can be found here. 

An absolute titan of 20th century comedy, Carl Reiner also was one of the most beloved writers/actors/producers/directors that Hollywood has ever produced beginning with his work on Sid Caesar's Your Show of Shows, then creating The Dick Van Dyke Show, then directing Steve Martin in The Jerk and George Burns in Oh God! And, oh yeah, he also created The 2000 Year Old Man routine with his best friend Mel Brooks. It was a simply amazing comedy career and, as always, you can find extra cuts below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Carl Reiner? With The Dick Van Dyke show, Carl created one of the greatest sitcoms of all time and he got in on the acting fun playing the egotistical boss Alan Brady. Here's some Alan's best. https://youtu.be/bHUfCA9EcE4?si=CJin7dTU-Ab5aG28 With Mel Brooks, Carl created one of the greatest two man bits ever, the 2000 Year Old Man. Carl supplied the questions, Mel supplied the answers, and comedy gold was spun. https://youtu.be/XOTKDgrdvdg?si=coNPQPn1iEYfteoA Later in life, Carl was seen as a wise elder to comedy writers and performers so it's no surprise that Jerry Seinfeld featured him on his great show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. https://youtu.be/grUEiFY1XUg?si=hbEv6LReCj1OcLkj

To a baseball purist, Pete LaCock was a dangerous hitter. His eye, his plate discpline and his ability to come through in the clutch allowed him to have a terrific 9 year MLB career before playing in Japan. But it's his love for the game, his rivalry with Hall of Famer Bob Gibson, and his famous family (and their friends) that make this such an endearing conversation with a great storyteller. If you're a Cubs fan, Royals fan, fan of Hollywood Squares, My Three Sons, The Dick Van Dyke Show or just of great stories, this episode is a must listen with Pete LaCock. (listen closely and you can hear his wife "helping" Pete with his stories. We got a 2-1!!)

Tonight's rundown:  Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Thursday, October 3, 2024. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: The danger that comes from Americans and the media denying the fundamental right to due process.  How Jack Smith's latest filing in the Trump election case was dropped to further harm Donald Trump. A teacher who was fired for refusing to use a trans student's pronouns has been awarded $575,000 in a lawsuit. Smart Life: Bill recaps last night's live Q&A. This Day in History: TV sitcom “The Dick Van Dyke Show” premieres on CBS. Final Thought: Bill's heading to London. In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, The Gibberish Factor For a limited time, get our three latest Political Memorabilia mugs at a 25% discount. Our Political Memorabilia 2.0 bundle includes a Not Woke mug in navy, a Team Normal mug in white and our newest mug, No Socialism in navy. ORDER TODAY! Election season is here! Now's the time to get a Premium or Concierge Membership to BillOReilly.com, the only place for honest news analysis. Get Bill's latest book, CONFRONTING THE PRESIDENTS, out NOW! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob Ulin joins me to discuss watching Gilligan's Island and Dick Van Dyke Show as a kid; wanting to be an actor; going to Harvard and being on Lampoon with Conan; writing a letter to Norman Lear who mentored him; writing the teleplay for a Married with Children; writing an episode of Hard Times on Planet Earth; how Ferris Bueller the TV series almost made him quit writing; Chloris Leachman; writing Dinosaurs made him enjoy writing; doing episodes poking fun at the elderly, religion; an episode in which homosexuality and vegetarianism are parallelled; "New Leaf" about drugs; and dancing as a metaphor for masturbation and wet dreams; joining the writing staff of Roseanne; writing emotional episodes that still had jokes; winning a Humanitas Prize; Ned Beatty; the famous writers T-shirt story; trying to edit the lesbian kiss episode; Shelly Winters; trying to get Shirley Jones & Florence Henderson for a TV mom's episode; getting fired; working with Dave Raether; going to Veronicas Closet and then Stressed Eric; working with Norm MacDonald on Norm; Norm was not able to be an exaggerated version of himself but could act; Jack Warden; Frank Sebastiano; working on Andy Richter Controls the Universe and George Lopez; tackling race on Roseanne; working on Malcolm in the Middle; writing a pilot, My Boys; writing Aliens in America the first post 9-11 sitcom featuring a Muslim cast member; working on The Middle, Anger Management with Charlie Sheen, The Carmichael Show & Young Sheldon; working on The Kids are Alright; Rami; writing his first play Judgement Day starring Jason Alexander; and future projects

Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the kids of DesiLu Studios, Tina Cole from My Three Sons, Stanley Livingston from My Three Sons, Larry Mathews from The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Keith Thibideaux from I Love Lucy!Tina, Stanley, Larry, and Keith talk about their time on their respective shows, their interactions with Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, their upcoming appearance at the Nite of Dreams at the Indian Wells Resort on September 8th, and much more!

Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the kids of DesiLu Studios, Tina Cole from My Three Sons, Stanley Livingston from My Three Sons, Larry Mathews from The Dick Van Dyke Show, and Keith Thibideaux from I Love Lucy!Tina, Stanley, Larry, and Keith talk about their time on their respective shows, their interactions with Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball, their upcoming appearance at the Nite of Dreams at the Indian Wells Resort on September 8th, and much more!

Composer Paul Salerni, NEH Distinguished Chair in the Humanities & Chair & Professor of Music at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, speaking about the concert on August 30, 2024, featuring The Trio Sallese at the Zoellner Arts Center at Lehigh at 7:30 pm. There will be music by Dr. Salerni, Verdi and others. www.zoellner.cas.lehigh.edu/ In addition, Salerni's one-act opera, "The Life and Love of Joe Coogan," based on an episode of the Dick Van Dyke Show, will begin streaming online on Friday, August 23rd, on regular music sites. www.paulsalerni.com/

Happy Emmy voting day! Before casting your vote, treat yourself to one last listen. I'm thrilled to have spoken with Production Designers Steve Morden and James Yarnell, along with Set Decorator John Sparano, about their Emmy-nominated special, "Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic." They share their incredible experiences and stories of transforming a grand vision into reality, honoring the legendary Dick Van Dyke in this remarkable variety special. Celebrating the life of a legend like Dick Van Dyke was no small feat, especially within the tight time frame provided. Yet, this challenge offered a unique opportunity to recreate iconic sets and decor from Dick's illustrious career. From meticulously replicating the "Dick Van Dyke Show" set—right down to one of the original lamps—to creating a stage that splits down the center to accommodate various performances celebrating his storied career, the team went above and beyond. At 98 years old, Dick Van Dyke was visibly moved by the faithful recreation of his former workplace. For designers and decorators, this heartfelt reaction is the highest compliment they could receive. Are you a fan of TV and film production? Do you love learning about the behind-the-scenes work that goes into creating your favorite shows and movies? Then you need to check out the Decorating Pages podcast! As an Emmy-winning set decorator, host Kim Wannop brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to each episode, featuring interviews with some of the top names in the industry. From production designers to set decorators to prop masters, each guest offers a unique perspective on the art and craft of visual storytelling. Whether you're a film buff, a design enthusiast, or just love hearing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, the Decorating Pages podcast is a must-listen. So why wait? Subscribe now and get ready to take a deep dive into the world of TV and film production! #DecoratingPagesPodcast #TVProduction #FilmProduction #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #SetDecorator #ProductionDesigner #PropMaster #DesignEnthusiast #FilmBuff #PodcastLove #SubscribeNow Subscribe to Decorating Pages Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio,iHeartRadio Follow at: Instagram: decoratingpages YouTube: Decorating Pages Podcast TicTok: @decoratingpagespodcast Contact Kim Wannop at kimwannop@decoratingpagespodcast.com www.decoratingpagespodcast.com

Larry chats with John about how he auditioned for the Dick Van Dyke Show, the first time he met Dick Van Dyke, his amazing motherly relationship with Mary Tyler Moore and how Rob Reiner read him comic books as a kid! Larry also talks about his special heartfelt bond with Rose Marie, the comedy genius of Morey Amsterdam, playing catch with Ron Howard, special episodes with no studio audience and the famous Woodpecker episode. Meeting Groucho Marx and so much more! Thanks a bunch Larry! Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Here is the information the KIDS OF DESILU event at Indian Wells Resort and Hotel. Remember mention you are a That's Classic! fan and Carolyn will give you tickets at a two for one price possibly even at a celebrity table there are any available: Here is the email address for tickets: carolyn@niteofdreams.com or call Carolyn Petersen's cell #: 949-439-9504 Website: www.NiteofDreams.com Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

Celebrating 60 Years Of The Dick Van Dyke Show: Stories from the Producer David Van Deusen. David, a expert on the Dick Van Dyke Show to say the least, chats with John about how Mary Tyler Moore was cast in the Dick Van Dyke Show, how the pilot was based on Carl Reiner earlier pilot, how Dick Van Dyke came on board and the connection to Rose Marie. David gives detailed history into episodes of the Dick Van Dyke show, talks about what the children of the cast members told him, he even talks about Morey Amsterdam owning parking lots in New York! If you are a Dick Van Dyke Show fan you will love this, so many cool stories, enjoy! The David Van Deusen Dick Van Dyke Show podcast can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrippingOverTheOttoman The 60th Anniversary Dick Van Dyke Special can be watched here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dytkcbFwboY Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

When you think of Paul Winchell, you think of a ventriloquist, comedian, and actor. But, did you know that Paul invented the mechanical artificial heart? He hosted the Paul Winchell show on TV and appeared on “The Brady Bunch,” “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The Beverly Hillbillies.” He was the voice of many characters on TV cartoons, including Tigger for which he won a Grammy for his performance in “Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too.” His famous dummies Jerry Mahoney and Knucklehead Smiff are in the Smithsonian Institution. In school his art teacher allowed him to receive credit for creating a ventriloquist's dummy and that got him started on his career at age 14.

Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Larry Mathews, best known as Ritchie Petrie on "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Larry opens up about his unforgettable experiences on the iconic sitcom, sharing hilarious and heartwarming stories about working with TV legends like Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, and Carl Reiner. Larry reminisces about the groundbreaking aspects of the show, including the famous episode "That's My Boy?" which featured the longest recorded laugh in TV history. He reflects on the show's lasting impact, both on his life and on television history. From his transition from child star to a successful career in post-production, to his current venture with celebrity wine tours, Larry's journey is as fascinating as it is entertaining.   Show Highlights: Larry shares behind-the-scenes stories from "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Discusses working with legends like Dick Van Dyke, Mary Tyler Moore, and Carl Reiner. Insights into the famous episode "That's My Boy?" and its groundbreaking impact. Larry's transition from a child star to a career in post-production. His current involvement in celebrity wine tours in Oregon. The enduring legacy and timeless appeal of "The Dick Van Dyke Show." Personal anecdotes and humorous moments from his acting career.   You're going to love my conversation with Larry Mathews IMDB Wine Tours with Larry Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.    

Jay Moriarty joins me to discuss how "All in the Family" changed TV; he and his partner writing a spec AITF and getting turned down; writing the "IQ Test" episode of Good Times; pitching "Louise's Daughter" to The Jeffersons"; getting a staff job; his 2 favorite episodes about MLK's death and the KKK; writing Jeffersons episodes about age discrimination and suicide; the fight to make "Florida's Problem"; how his book, Honkey in the House" is a behind the scenes look at Norman Lear's sitcoms and how to write them; not liking writer's rooms; how writer's thought writing would be like The Dick Van Dyke Show; writing for three camera sitcoms; spec scripts vs. spec pilots; not liking the clip show or the disco episode; the creation of the "Sorry, Wrong Meeting" episode about the KKK; remaking "The Draft Dodger" live in 2021; Bill Cosby not being a writer; every show must have a problem, complication and solution using George's kidney episode as an example; Chuck Lorre writers rooms; using The Jeffersons to educate about CPR and the Heimlich maneuver; James Karen; abilities of the Jeffersons cast; Zara Cully; Louise vs. Mother Jefferson and George v. Florence; the problem with "Checking In"; trying to get Steve Martin; Archie says "God damn"; Joe Biden comes to Norman Lear's shiva; writing for Norman Lear is like a religion; Dear John; Jere Burns; there should be books on writing other shows, such as Taxi or Cheers; Modern Family has two writers rooms; Cheers writers spend hours topping each other on jokes, but not as much goes to story; Back to the Future: The Musical

Craig Miller is back to tell us about his new book, More Movie Memories. Craig worked in publicity and marketing on Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, but in his new book he shares stories about working on films like Superman 2, Heavy Metal, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and The Hand. Did you know Craig was present at a taping of The Dick Van Dyke Show??? This blew our minds and we had to ask him about that! We only scratched the surface in our conversation so we highly suggest picking up More Movie Memories!   Look for Craig Miller and his new book at San Diego Comic-Con (July 25-28) and at BIGS in Fullerton (July 30) for Boonta Eve: Special Edition Anaheim.   Today in Star Wars History - 7/15/20126   Star Wars Celebration Europe III begins in London, England. The convention, held at the ExCeL center, continues through July 17th. Highlights include   Alden Ehrenreich is introduced for the first time as Han Solo in the upcoming (then) untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story. Panel for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” - Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma) hosts the panel that features cast, crew, an exclusive sizzle reel, and a new trailer. Ben Mendelsohn appears in costume as Director Krennic flanked by two Death Troopers. “Future Filmmakers Discussion” - Lucasfilm Story Group's Pablo Hidalgo hosts the panel that discusses what the future holds for Star Wars. Guests include Kathleen Kennedy, Rian Johnson, Chris Miller and Phil Lord.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Craig Miller is back to tell us about his new book, More Movie Memories. Craig worked in publicity and marketing on Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back, but in his new book he shares stories about working on films like Superman 2, Heavy Metal, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and The Hand. Did you know Craig was present at a taping of The Dick Van Dyke Show??? This blew our minds and we had to ask him about that! We only scratched the surface in our conversation so we highly suggest picking up More Movie Memories!   Look for Craig Miller and his new book at San Diego Comic-Con (July 25-28) and at BIGS in Fullerton (July 30) for Boonta Eve: Special Edition Anaheim.   Today in Star Wars History - 7/15/20126   Star Wars Celebration Europe III begins in London, England. The convention, held at the ExCeL center, continues through July 17th. Highlights include   Alden Ehrenreich is introduced for the first time as Han Solo in the upcoming (then) untitled Han Solo Star Wars Story. Panel for “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” - Gwendoline Christie (Captain Phasma) hosts the panel that features cast, crew, an exclusive sizzle reel, and a new trailer. Ben Mendelsohn appears in costume as Director Krennic flanked by two Death Troopers. “Future Filmmakers Discussion” - Lucasfilm Story Group's Pablo Hidalgo hosts the panel that discusses what the future holds for Star Wars. Guests include Kathleen Kennedy, Rian Johnson, Chris Miller and Phil Lord.   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

This week, Stephen dives into a hilarious and iconic episode of "The Dick Van Dyke Show," titled "Never Bathe on Saturday." The episode centers on Rob and Laura Petrie's weekend getaway that goes awry when Laura's toe gets stuck in a hotel bathtub. This situation sets the stage for a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, showcasing the show's signature blend of wit and slapstick humor. Join Stephen, Amy, TVsTravis, and Audie on "Those Were The Days" as they explore the comedic genius of Carl Reiner's writing, the flawless timing of Mary Tyler Moore and Dick Van Dyke, and why this episode is a standout in television comedy history. ** summary is generated by an AIWe are OFF for two weeks, so please join us on 8/5 for more shenangians by watching...Beauty and The Beast S2E22 - The Rest is Silence. Available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/S6X34Jrld9A?si=eOSSmWyBoI-8yNLiSend us feedback about the show on Twitter at @thosedaysshow or email us thosewerethedaysshow@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter!StephenAmyAudieTvsTravisSupport 2Dorks on PatreonJoin us every Monday at 9pm ET on Twitch to watch live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Who could forget those classic moments when Rob Petrie of The Dick Van Dyke Show would comically trip over the living room ottoman!? Author David Van Deusen, editor and publisher of The Walnut Times, joined Morgan to chat about the history of The Dick Van Dyke Show. Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

A legendary Emmy-award winning TV writer, director & producer who co-wrote many of the classic episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show and created the TV series That Girl starring Marlo Thomas. A former lifeguard in the Catskills mountains turned comedy writer for radio DJs at WNEW, Bill partnered up with Sam Denoff to write comedy for The Steve Allen Show, Good Morning World and many other sitcoms from the golden age of television. Persky went on to direct 100 episodes of the situation comedy Kate and Allie, as well as The Practice and Busting Loose. Bill also directed the feature film Serial. 

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad helps Tevin figure out his confusion between George Harrison and James Harrison, talks about some of his favorite albums, chats about the legacy of the Beatles and talks Twins after they picked up a win over the Rockies last night! Plus chats about some of the most unruly fans in sports.- KSTP's Chris Egert chats about the art of reading from a teleprompter and his angst for it at times when it seems as if they just don't ever want to work correctly. The crew talks about how live news makes for memorable on-air moments and Egert shares a devastating update on a missing child who was found dead.- Kristyn Burtt talks about Dick Van Dyke receiving his Daytime Emmy over the weekend, Tom presses the younger portion of the crew to watch older shows like I Love Lucy and the Dick Van Dyke Show, the crew discusses when TV viewership was at its lowest and Burtt uses her expertise to try to tell the future of the direction TV will go in the upcoming 5-10 years.Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

- SKOR North's Judd Zulgad helps Tevin figure out his confusion between George Harrison and James Harrison, talks about some of his favorite albums, chats about the legacy of the Beatles and talks Twins after they picked up a win over the Rockies last night! Plus chats about some of the most unruly fans in sports. - KSTP's Chris Egert chats about the art of reading from a teleprompter and his angst for it at times when it seems as if they just don't ever want to work correctly. The crew talks about how live news makes for memorable on-air moments and Egert shares a devastating update on a missing child who was found dead. - Kristyn Burtt talks about Dick Van Dyke receiving his Daytime Emmy over the weekend, Tom presses the younger portion of the crew to watch older shows like I Love Lucy and the Dick Van Dyke Show, the crew discusses when TV viewership was at its lowest and Burtt uses her expertise to try to tell the future of the direction TV will go in the upcoming 5-10 years. Stream the show LIVE on the Tom Barnard Show app M-F from 8-9:30AM or get the show on-demand on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By 1963, Bill Persky had already worked as a lifeguard at Grossinger's in the Catskill Mountains and watched the hotel's standup comics make people laugh. He'd written a show at Syracuse University that won a national collegiate award. He'd worked at an advertising agency and radio station in New York before moving to California to write for television. And then in 1963, everything changed. He and his writing partner Sam Denoff started writing for a show that is considered a classic: The Dick Van Dyke Show. A door had opened and on other side stood the rest of his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is it like to create something early in your life and then watch as that creation has a tangible effect on people decades later? Musicians know the feeling. Actors and writers too. It's a feeling Bill Persky knows well. He and his writing partner Sam Denoff wrote many of the classic episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show, a 1960's show that is timeless and often held up as TV comedy writing at its best. 60 years later and we are still laughing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sharon and Susan begin an all-new series of episodes looking at the groundbreaking 80s sitcom A Different World (1987-1993). This Cosby Show spin-off starred Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Charnele Brown, Dawn Lewis and Marissa Tomei. It explored the lives of students at Hillman College, a fictional HBCU, and addressed issues such as race, sexual assault, HIV/AIDS and equal rights while still keeping the laughs coming. In 1988, Lisa Bonet and Marissa Tomei left the show and a new showrunner was brought on -- the legendary actress, producer, director and choreographer Debbie Allen.To help kick off this in-depth look at A Different World, we welcome A Different World fan and amazing “2020s TV Lady” -- writer, producer and author Niceole Levy.  Niceole's numerous TV writing/producing credits include Cloak and Dagger, Shades of Blue, SWAT, The Recruit and Found. She is the co-writer, along with George Nolfi, of the 2020 feature film The Banker. She has also written a book for aspiring TV writers called "The Writer's Room Survival Guide."THE CONVERSATION80s TV made marriage look easy and fun -- cuz the couples were usually crime solving millionaires!How watching every syndicated show on TV -- Perry Mason, I Love Lucy, Marcus Welby, Dick Van Dyke Show, Ironside -- prepares you for a life of TV writing.Everything retro is new again: Getting that first gig -- with Blair Underwood -- on the 2013 re-boot of Ironside!Niceole's advice for getting into TV and film -- DON'T GO TO FILM SCHOOL!For Niceole -- and so many others -- A Different World's Hillman College was her first exposure to an HBCU.RUN THE NUMBERS: 20 of the 47 writers on ADW were women!SEASON 2 RE-SET: How the addition of show-runner Debbie Allen re-ignited the series with a new sense of excitement and vitality.A DIFFERENT LOOK -- How A Different World achieved a bigger, more expansive look than other sitcoms of the time.So, join Susan, Sharon -- and Niceole -- as they talk Miami Vice, watching 1,000 television shows, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,keeping a TV journal, Boyz II Men, dancing with Kamala Harris, scheduling your life around a TV show -- and the importance of not messing up the lunch order!AUDIOGRAPHYWatch A Different World -- streaming on MAX.Find out about Niceole at niceolelevy.com.Read her “What I Learned Watching 1,000 Television Shows” here. Buy Niceole Levy's book "The Writer's Room Survival Guide" at Bookshop.org.Get Susan's President Carter play Confidence (and the Speech) at Broadway Licensing.Help Abortion Access at Abortionfinder.org.CONNECTSign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Follow 8TL on Facebook.Check out Instagram/80sTVLadies.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.Find more cool podcasts at our host sight, Weirding Way Media. 

83-Year-Old-Jewish-Vaudevillian trapped inside a 24-year-old's body, Joseph Katz is our guest this week. A finalist in the 2024 Boston Comedy Festival – Joseph Katz chats with OUR Joe and Jacques about their mutual love for the Dick Van Dyke Show, Jack Benny and pre-Carson Tonight Show (Note: we all also LOVE Carson's Tonight Show.)  Katz had a cable access (Daily Show) type program in high school, followed by his college radio comedy talk show at WMUL at UMass Lowell (about 3 miles from Jacques' shack) – Comedy IS his life!  And his life is pretty good! Katz falls somewhere between the great Emo Phillips and the Boston Legend Steven Wright.  An “absurdist” style of very smart humor with hard to see coming, sharp right turns. The youngest comic on the finals stage at BCF this year and he's only going to get more seasoned.  He is truly one to watch as he's just that lucky break from becoming a nationally known comic. Follow Joe Katz:  JooeKatzComedy on IG Jacques on IG/FB: Carnivalpersonnelpodcast – TiKTok: JacquesFunny                  Twitter is @CarnivalPodcast @TheJacques4 Biff on Twitter is @BiffPlaysHockey Joe on Twitter is: @Optigrabber   Opening Song: Welcome Back Kotter Parody (By Joe and YouTuber: Chipboy)   Closing Song: Dan Cray “Where U Been” Off album Best Ever (Dancray.net/Spotify)

Author and researcher Dr. Richard Alan Miller reveals a depth of knowledge and experience in alternative agriculture, physics, and metaphysics. A true Hollywood survivor, Barry Livingston is one of the fewchild stars who turned early success into a lifelong career. As "Ernie"on the 1960s sit-com My Three Sons-Barry became instantlyrecognizable for his horn-rimmed glasses and goofy charm —America's prototype Nerd.Nearly six decades later, after working on hits like Mad Men,Desperate Housewives, and The Social Network, this one time childstar beat the odds and survived the dark side of the Hollywood dreamfactory-with charm, wit, determination and big horn-rimmed glasses.BARRY LIVINGSTON was seven years old and living with his family inLos Angeles when a talent agent at a community swimming pool spottedhim. Slightly crossed eyed and buck-toothed, Barry was the epitome of theAll-American boy. Within days of being spotted, Barry was cast as one ofPaul Newman's children in the 1958 comedy Rally Round the Flag, Boys.Much to the consternation of the movie's director, comedy legend LeoMcCarey (The Marx Brothers' 1933 classic Duck Soup) Barry's eyesseemed to have a mind of their own and ruined take after take. It wasdiscovered that he had astigmatism and he was promptly fitted with bigtortoiseshell glasses-giving him an owlish but unmistakably adorable andappealing look, and one that caught the attention of casting directors.At the age of eight, Barry was suddenly in demand as the "kid next door"and was featured on such popular situation comedies as The Adventures ofOzzie and Harriet and The Dick Van Dyke Show and in such movies as MySix Loves with Debbie Reynolds. He also appeared on two episodes of TheLucy Show 1963, starring America's favorite redhead, Lucille Ball. In one,Lucy attempts to give Barry a haircut, with disastrous results. Barryremembers, "To a nine-year-old- kid, there was nothing more terrifying thanto have Lucille Ball coming at you with a giant pair of scissors."In late 1963, shortly after his ninth birthday (andalready a TV veteran) Barry joined the cast of thehugely popular situation comedy My Three SonsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/night-dreams-talk-radio--2788432/support.

How did we get from the terrible 2020s to here?  ​ Suzanne Taylor created an essay contest to answer that question and people shifted from being overwhelmed by doom and gloom to excitement about humanity's future! ​ Join us in talking with Suzanne about the wealth of ideas generated by her contest -- and where we can go from here.   Suzanne was a painter and an actress – her many TV credits include The Dick Van Dyke Show, (she played Van Dyke's secretary in the feature film Divorce American Style), I Dream of Jeannie, and My Favorite Martian. ​ In the 1970s, she turned all her attention to the world problematique. She's made many wonderful contributions since then, including two feature documentaries about crop circles: What on Earth? Inside the Crop Circle Mystery and Crop Circles: Quest for Truth.  As well as 36 episodes of The Cosmic Fuel Pump for “How I get sane in a crazy world” on local Los Angeles TV. On her current platform, NOW WHAT? (where the contest came from) she is working on rallying we-the-people to become the force we could be. SUESpeaks.org See the video and ask questions of future guests at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theworldismycountry.com/club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music by: „World Citizen“ Jahcoustix feat. Shaggy, courtesy of Dominik Haas, Telefonica and EoM Check out the film on World Citizen #1 Garry Davis: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theworldismycountry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Endorse the ban on Nuclear Weapons: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠theworldismycountry.com/endorse⁠

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Barbara Bain, Legendary Actress, “Mission Impossible” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Barbara Bain, is a beloved actress who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of undercover agent “Cinnamon Carter” on the classic TV series, “Mission: Impossible”, for which she became the first actress in television history to receive 3 consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.   She also received a Golden Globe Award nomination and a Photoplay Award nomination for Best Female TV star.  She also created the iconic role of “Dr. Helena Russell” in the classic British science fiction series “Space: 1999” and the made-for-TV movies “Alien Attack”, “Destination Moonbase Alpha”, “Cosmic Princess” and “Journey Through the Black Sun”.    And over the years we've seen her in dozens of TV shows including “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, “Perry Mason”, “Get Smart”, “Moonlighting”, “Murder, She Wrote”, “Diagnosis Murder”, “CSI” and many more.  Her movie credits include “Savage”, “Skinheads”, “Panic”, “Bel Air”, “Trapped”, “Political Disasters”, “Nothing Special”, “On the Rocks”,  “American Gun”, for which she received a DVD Exclusive Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and 3 of my favourite  short films: “Reconnected”, for which she received a Best Actress nomination at the Madrid International Film Festival; “Take My Hand”, for which she won 3 prestigious film festival awards; and “Pacific Edge”, for which she won Best Actress Awards at the Golden Door International Film Festival AND the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival.   And I can't resist mentioning her hilarious performance as “Dr. Olga Schmetner” in the 1981 TV movie, “The Harlem Globetrotters on Gilligan's Island”.    On the stage, she's won Los Angeles Critic's Circle and DramaLogue Awards for her performances in "Wings", "Happy Days" and "The Chairs".    And in 2016 she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.   And if ALL OF THAT weren't enough, out guest founded a children's literacy program through the Screen Actors Guild called "Book Pals", which initially had hundreds of actors reading to school children in major cities across America.  And now it's an online program called “Storyline Online”, so kids all over the world can choose a famous actor to read them a story. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To learn more about Barbara Bain, go to:https://twitter.com/thebarbarabain #BarbaraBain    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

JACKIE JOSEPH, Melody of Josie and the Pussycats, recalls her delightful film and TV career, from Little Shop of Horrors to The Dick Van Dyke Show and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

December 7-13, 1985   This week Ken welcomes writer, producer, professor, director and all around good guy Allan Arkush to the show.   Ken and Allan discuss Allan's cool office, Allan's record collection, Roger Corman, Emmy Nominations, directing or directing and producing over 400 episodes of TV, the path from 70s exploitation to 80s mainstream TV, having a high batting average of sold TV pilots. Fame, Summer pilot, Rock N Roll High School, telling stories through music, how popular Fame was in Israel, residuals, 80s NYC, directing videos for Elvis Costello, Bette Midler and Fleetwood Mac, the ones you turn down, why 1985 was a huge TV year for Allan, St. Elsewhere, Moonlighting, being able to be a style chameleon, being a cinema fan, having Scorsese teach you film, growing up in NJ, making whatever movie you want as long as it's the movie Roger wants, how hard it is to make good TV, coverage and lighting, how execs are not funny or creative, how bad studio notes are, King Kong, Micky Mouse Club, serialized stories, loving the theme songs from Westerns, Rocky and Bullwinkle, The Loan Ranger, Circus Boy, Abby Singer, The Twilight Zone, Soupy Sales, using rock music in movies, Get Crazy, Zacherly introducing the Grateful Dead at the Filmore East, I Love Lucy, The Honeymooners bump, being a nerd, how some things don't hold up, The Dick Van Dyke Show, working with Ron Howard, Doris Day movies, Family Affair, Father Knows Best, Leave it to Beaver, the importance of empathy, the transitional time of the 70s and 80s, East Side West Side, The Bronx Zoo, Hill St. Blues, the importance of casting, working for Bruce Paltrow, Crossing Jordan, ER, police procedurals, the time Ken ruined a shot in the pilot of Crossing Jordan, having to rush home and watch Saturday Night Live, SCTV, Catherine O'Hara's total character commitment, film noir, the zeitgeist of relationships between men and women, the dancing baby on Ally McBeal, Heroes, Duck Soup, The Shining, Lemony Snicket, showing The TAMI Show to young people, and how the future is female.

Garrett Chaffin-Quiray and Ed Rosa assess prestige kitsch and consider carrying a spathae to defend a London-born Egyptian matriarch.***Referenced media:“My Fair Lady” (George Cukor, 1964)“Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf” (Mike Nichols, 1966)“Rome” (John Milius, William J. MacDonald, and Bruno Heller, 2005-2007)“All in the Family” (Norman Lear, 1971-1979)“Kill Bill: Volume 1” (Quentin Tarantino, 2003)“Kill Bill: Volume 2” (Quentin Tarantino, 2004)“National Velvet” (Clarence Brown, 1944)“Doctor Dolittle” (Richard Fleischer, 1967)“Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” (George Lucas, 1977)“Star Trek” (Gene Roddenberry, 1966-1969)“Flaming Creatures” (Jack Smith, 1963)“Bye Bye Birdie” (George Sidney, 1963), “Hud” (Martin Ritt, 1963)“The Nutty Professor” (Jerry Lewis, 1963)“The Terror” (Roger Corman, 1963)“The Little Shop of Horrors” (Roger Corman, 1960)“Jason and the Argonauts” (Don Chaffey, 1963)“PT 109” (Leslie H. Martinson and Lewis Milestone, 1963)“The Great Escape” (John Sturges, 1963)“Blood Feast” (Herschell Gordon Lewis, 1963)“Beach Party” (William Asher, 1963)“Flipper” (James B. Clark, 1963),“The Cool World” (Shirley Clarke, 1963)“The V.I.P.s” (Anthony Asquith, 1963)“Dementia 13” (Francis Ford Coppola, 1963)“Tom Jones” (Tony Richardson, 1963)“The Haunting” (Robert Wise, 1963)"High School Confidential" (Jack Arnold, 1958)“Cleopatra” (Cecil B. DeMille, 1934) Audio quotation:“Cleopatra” (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1963), including “Overture” and “Requiem”, written by Alex North“Indiana Jones Whip sound FX” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joMQ4A1n4NU“Theme from “The Dick Van Dyke Show”, written by Earle Hagen, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK_8QW8LO-c

From 1961 to 1966, every household was filled with laughs from the humor of Rob and Laura Petrie. The Dick Van Dyke Show became a classic and joining Morgan tonight to chat about it is David Van Deusen, editor and publisher of The Walnut Times for fans of The Dick Van Dyke Show.

#9 - Counting down my top 10 Breakdowns of 2023. This is one of my favorites of all time, because Dick Van Dyke is my favorite person. His 98th birthday is December 13, 2023. I'm happy to add this Breakdown to the full scale celebration that will be happening in his honor on this special day. Visit The Breakdown Store and get a bit of swag for the holiday season!  #DickVanDyke #MaryTylerMoore #CarlReiner #JohnRich #SheldonLeonardSupport the show

Do you receive a lot of solicitations to donate to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital? The guy responsible for this wonderful charity is Danny Thomas. He dedicated his life to fund raising for the hospital. Danny was a singer, actor, comedian, and producer. He starred in his own show and appeared on many other talk, comedy, and variety programs throughout his long career. Most notably, “The Danny Thomas Show” and “Make Room for Daddy.” In radio he played Amos on “The Bickersons” and was Jerry Dingle the postman on “The Baby Snooks Show.”  He starred in the “Jazz Singer” with Peggy Lee, “Call Me Mister” with Betty Grable and “I'll See You in My Dreams” with Doris Day. Thomas produced many shows including “The Andy Griffith Show” and he discovered Mary Tyler Moore for “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” His daughter, Marlo Thomas, was the star of the sitcom “That Girl” and has won three primetime Emmys. President Ronald Reagan awarded Danny the Congressional Gold Medal. He'll explain how St. Jude's started.

Funny movies, Woody Allen and John Landis are turds (but made some great movies), Albert Brooks taking vitamins, full-grown adult-size bangeroos, driving into a tree trunk, a Rodney Dangerfield sighting, pissing with Garry Marshall, Eddie Murphy walking like a white guy, the genius that is Sam Rockwell, and a saucy Bernaise. Stuff mentioned: Singin' in the Rain (1952), Totally Killer (2023), The Jerk (1979), Billy Rose and Lee David "Tonight You Belong to Me" (1927), Take the Money and Run (1969), Modern Romance (1981), When Harry Met Sally (1989), City Slickers (1991), Robert Urich Bayer commercial (1990), Ladybugs (1982), Beverly Hills Ninja (1997), The Blues Brothers (1980), The Blues Brothers "Shake a Tail Feather" featuring Ray Charles (1980), Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Coming to America (1988), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), Saturday Night Live - White Like Me (1984), Dynasty (1981-1989), Richard Pryor: Live in Concert (1979), Eddie Murphy: Delirious (1983), Eddie Murphy Raw (1987), The Toy (1982), Happy Days (1974-1984), The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961-1966), Overboard (1987), Pretty Woman (1990), Some Like it Hot (1959), Hello Dolly! (1969), American Buffalo (2022), Matchstick Men (2003), Safe Men (1998), Fosse/Verdon (2019), Liza with a Z "Bye Bye Blackbird" (1972), Starting Over (1972), Candice Bergen "Better Than Ever" (1972), The Life of Brian (1979), and History of the World, Part I (1981).

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In their 8th “Sisterly Conversation,” Sara and Charity talk about watching The Dick Van Dyke Show.Follow Us:www.doublestuffedpod.comFacebook/Instagram:  @doublestuffedpodcastTwitter:  www.twitter.com/doublestuffedpHappy Boy Theme (license info) Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Big screen tough guy Sheldon Leonard went from cutting a menacing figure in To Have and Have Not and It's a Wonderful Life to producing classic TV sitcoms like The Andy Griffith Show and The Dick Van Dyke Show. In three old time radio thrillers, he'll show off his acting chops, first as a hired killer who's looking for a friend in "Feast of the Furies" (originally aired on CBS on July 11, 1946). We'll also hear him co-starring with Rosalind Russell in "When the Bough Breaks" (originally aired on CBS on May 3, 1951) and Jack Benny in "The Face is Familiar" (originally aired on CBS on January 18, 1954). Plus he shows off his lighter side as a proud papa of a safecracker in "Butch Minds the Baby" from The Damon Runyon Theatre.

John is one of the preeminent comedy promoters in the country. He concentrates on the Boston market. This is an absolutely hilarious conversation about everything comedy. John has hilarious stories about working with some of the biggest comedians in the business (especially the great Boston headliners Don Gavin and Nick DiPaolo). We also talk classic sit-coms like "Mash," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "All in The Family," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and of course how HOT Mary Tyler Moore was. John has GREAT stories growing up in Boston as a huge radio and tv fan. Hear how as a kid he wanted to be in show business, how working in radio led to being a doorman at a comedy club which led to him being one of the most important and influential comedy promoters. 

We take a look at TV Guide's #15 of the best 100 television episodes of all time by sitting down with The Dick Van Dyke Show! Stephen stretched our definition of sci-fi just a bit by choosing an episode of this groundbreaking sitcom with plenty of sci-fi elements. Does it hold up? Find out with us!Next week, your going to watch SeaQuest - S2E21 Splashdown. It's available on Peacock or Roku channel.Send us feedback about the show on Twitter at @thosedaysshow or email us thosewerethedaysshow@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter!StephenAmyAudieTvsTravisSupport 2Dorks on PatreonJoin us every Monday at 9pm ET on Twitch to watch live! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to meet the parents…again. This time: Frank's parents! Lauren and Jesi chat about Barney Martin's(Seinfeld) & Rose Marie's (The Dick Van Dyke Show)guest appearances and their amazing histories in show business! It's all about Frank as we talk about his background, toxic masculinity, facing your fears, and the real-life celebrity-hosted anniversary party the episode is based on! Check out show notes for young pictures of Rose Marie - whose centennial is this year! Happy 100! RM! *This episode was recorded before the SAG-AFTRA strike and will be our last breakdown episode until the strike is resolved. And our last episode until the strike is resolved. Please check out our episode with co-writer Gary Dontizg and guest panelist Matt Baume (Hi, Homo, I'm Home)

She could turn the world on with her smile. But, for the “real” Mary Tyler Moore — one of the biggest television stars of the 1970s — what lay beneath that smile? In his engrossing and incisive documentary “Being Mary Tyler Moore”, filmmaker James Adolphus (“Soul of a Nation”, “You Ain't Got These”) presents a three-dimensional portrait of MTM, placing her in cultural context and illustrating what made her such a singular talent.   Joining Ken on the podcast, James describes his unexpected and thorough approach to the topic and how, eventually, Mary completely won him over. How is it that someone who had never seen a minute of the “Dick Van Dyke Show”, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” or the film “Ordinary People” came to direct this project? In what ways did Mary's appearance on “The David Susskind Show” and in an interview with Rona Barrett illuminate both how Mary was perceived and how she asserted herself? And how did Mary's final marriage with Dr. Robert Levine prove to be a truly liberating love story?   “Being Mary Tyler Moore”, which is nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, is available for streaming on Max.   Hidden Gem: Killer of Sheep   Follow: @JamesAdolphus on Instagram and twitter @topdocspod on Instagram and twitter   The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss this episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show! The Dick Van Dyke Show: 100 Terrible Hours originally aired on May 5, 1965 "Rob recalls his interview for The Alan Brady Show, which took place after a radio broadcast that kept him on the air for 100 hours straight."

Moore is the subject of a new HBO (MAX) documentary that explores her rise in Hollywood — from her 1970s hit The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which inspired a generation of single professional women, to her 1960s breakout role on The Dick Van Dyke Show. She spoke with Terry Gross in 1995. Also, we remember novelist, essayist and literary critic Martin Amis, who died last week at 73. Film critic Justin Chang reviews the new live-action remake of The Little Mermaid.