Podcasts about mandrell sisters

7-6-24 Driving With Dave Featuring Bachelor's Christina Mandrell & Musician Irlene Mandrellgo to patreon.com/daveneal for more bonus content!

Dennis is joined via Zoom by Vincent Paterson, director, choreographer, dancer, actor and now co-author of a book about his life and career entitled Icons & Instincts: Choreographing and Directing Entertainment's Biggest Stars. Dennis had so many questions for Vincent about working with icons like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Shirley MacLaine and the Mandrell SIsters that the interview lasted for over two hours. So ithis one's going to be a two-parter.   In this episode, Part 1, Vincent talks about what inspired him to write the book, growing up with an alcoholic father in a small town in Pennsylvania and falling in love with dance in his mid 20's. He also discusses the tragic murder of his first lover in Tucson, AZ, the psychic interventions that helped him move out to LA and his earliest dance jobs working with stars like Olivia Newton-John in the "Totally Hot" video. He also talks about his long creative relationship with Michael Jackson, working first as a dancer in the “Beat It” and “Thriller” videos then choreographing Michael's epic “Smooth Criminal” video, which features that gravity-defying lean move that Dennis had several questions about. Other topics include: why choreographers need and deserve a union, saving pieces of floor from the "Thriller Room" the late great Debbie Reynolds Dance Studio in North Hollywood, what it was like to be part of the L.A. dance community during the AIDS crisis, talking about sex and masturbation with Michael Jackson, hanging out with Bubbles the Chimp and what Vincent thinks about when he hears a Michael Jackson song today. We get deep into Madonna and much more in Part 2.    http://www.vincentpaterson.com  

Jared and Kay come into this 27th season with their side eye and skepticism but that doesn't stop them from talking all about the premiere of The Bachelor. Jared kindly refers to this franchise as the McDonald's of television and Kay wants to know just how many Dyson Airwraps were used in the making of these intro looks. They also ask the important questions like, is Jesse Palmer a frat bro ghost haunting the halls of the Bachelor mansion, and who the fuck are the Mandrell Sisters?! Not to mention, Jared's one sided beef with the SPF police continues. Enjoy the episode! Follow @ thebetchelor on Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date with all things reality tv. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irlene Mandrell - Country Music Artist from The Mandrell Sisters

Irlene Mandrell - Country Music Artist from The Mandrell Sisters

Episode 601 of On Screen & Beyond has Emmy winner Marty Krofft as our guest! Marty joins us to talk about the shows he and his brother brought us over the years including "The Donny & Marie Show", "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters", "Land of The Lost", "Pryor's Place", "HR Pufnstuf" and more! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/on-screen-and-beyond/message

Texas native Irlene Mandrell is the youngest of the world famous Mandrell sisters. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters aired on NBC and in the UK, with over 40 million viewers.   Texas native Irlene Mandrell is the youngest of the world famous Mandrell sisters. Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters aired on NBC and in the UK, with over 40 million viewers.   Irlene has received numerous awards including two Music City News Comedy Act of the Year and most recently received the Swift Award for women in Film, she also holds a NACMAI Award and her own star on the Country Music Walkway of Stars.​ Irlene appeared on numerous television shows like The Tonight Show, The Oprah Winfrey Show and starred in the historical Country variety series Hee - Haw with Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl and Buck Owens for it's last eight years. ​ Irlene has just released an  inspirational book,  "God Rains Miracles" focused on her family.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Legends features a favorite singer and star of Hee Haw Irlene Mandrell.  Ellen Irlene Mandrell (born in Corpus Christi, Texas is an accomplished musician, actress and model. She is the younger sister of country singers Barbara and Louise Mandrell Irlene Mandrell first rose to prominence as a model for Cover Girl and later gained national attention when she appeared from 1980–1982 with her siblings on the highly rated Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. TV variety show. Shortly after the show's cancellation, she joined the cast of Hee Hawfor a number of years as one of the "Hee Haw Honeys." She also appeared on two episodes of The Love Boat, and worked as a commercial spokesperson for a wide range of products. She has also competed in auto racing. Since the late 1990s, Mandrell has hosted the annual Irlene Mandrell Celebrity Shoot to raise money for Wish Upon a Star, Inc. and the Boy Scouts of America.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Comic book reviews, suggestions for your pull lists, Falcon & Winter Soldier talk! All this plus Sandra wishes DarkHawk a happy 30th Anniversary and Albert addresses the remaining Star Trek fans in a slow and calm manner because their dementia has set in.

A chat with Art, Foot, Deanna, and Daryl from Hate Unbound with fans Deli, Mike, Sean, Stewie, and Melinda. We talk about the new Hate Unbound album Darkness Becomes All and their unique songwriting approach which features beers and post hockey rage. The laughs are continuous as we talk about infamous touring stories, first albums, first concerts, and travel destinations such as the Bar-hamas.Darkness Becomes All and McDonaldsFirst off we jump into the new Hate Unbound album called Darkness Becomes All. This a raging metal album full of riffs that dig into the brain with barbed hooks. We talked a bit about how this new album compares to their previous album Plague. Daryl liked Plague, but felt it was a compromise. The new album reflects more on their writing with Foot (drummer) who joined the band after the songs on Plague were written. With the addition of Deanna on bass, Hate Unbound are writing more material that outpaces the devastating songs on Darkness Becomes All.Beer, Hockey, and Vox & HopsWhen we started to talk about songwriting approach, Foot decided it was time to do his famous impression of a McDonald’s drive through attendant. “Yeah, I’ll take a double cheeseburger...do you want an apple pie with that?”. The short answer to the songwriting approach is jamming together in Daryl’s basement with the riffs gathering under the influence of many beers and post hockey rage. In effect, the band is one part band and one part drinking club. This sounds like the perfect combination for fun and creativity.Lyrical inspiration comes in the form of current events, the brutal aspects of life, and movies. Daryl mentioned that the band needed a zombie themed song and Art (vocals) created the lyrics for “Why Won’t You Die”. Not only is this song fun, it is bone crushingly heavy. Perfect for slamming the head off a zombie or two.Part of the beer fueled writing process for Hate Unbound includes trying a new beer each week. Hearing this, I immediately thought of my friend Matt and his podcast called Vox & Hops. The theme there is life, metal, and craft beer. Hate Unbound love craft beer and they are definitely metal, so an interview with Matt sounds like heaven.Fan Questions and Memorable Hate Unbound touring storiesLater in the show, Mike got his connection working and was able to join in to share his praise for Hate Unbound. Mike played guitar in Aventity (great progressive metal band, sadly now defunct) and thoroughly enjoyed playing shows with Hate Unbound. He like the rest of us, love the new Darkness Becomes All albumDeli wanted to know about memorable Hate Unbound shows. Hilarity ensued as Daryl talked about falling off a stage in slow motion. The best however was relaying a story about Hate Unbound’s other guitarist Will (who couldn’t make our call). Apparently Will had Culver’s for dinner prior to a show. Evidently this created a disturbance in the bowels which made its way onto the stage. Hazmat may or may not have been called to address the situation.Not to be outdone in the memorable show moments was Foot at Full Terror Assault. This was his first show with the band. The Full Terror Assault gig was an open air event with camping. It was hotter than hell and super moist. The only way to get supplies was a 30-40 minute shuttle ride to the nearest town. The band entrusted Foot with cash to get as much water as possible. Foot determined that beer was essentially water and returned with only beer. However, given the heat, some of the beers did not make it back from the store given the length of the ride from town. Needless to say, the rest of Hate Unbound will not be sending Foot on the next supply run.Deanna and Art also have some great stories from the road. These involve missing bass guitars and scooters. You’ll have to listen to the episode and enjoy the laughs. Clearly a sense of humor is a must be part of Hate Unbound.First Albums and First ConcertsThe topic of first albums included Deanna learning bass to the master Steve Harris with her first album purchase of Killers by Iron Maiden. Evidently Art’s tastes have moved on from his start with the Offspring. Daryl was another child of the Columbia House cd bonanza which turned him into a big Scorpions fan. Bon Jovi was the first album for Foot. He also found the joy of Columbia House and his mom’s second mortgage is proofThere was also a time when Foot was sure Brett Michaels and Vince Neil were the same dude, since he never saw them in the same place. This led to Daryl’s admission that when he saw the cover of the first Poison album, he thought they were hot chicks. Daryl’s cousin had to break the news that they were in fact dudes.First concerts included Styx, Pat Benatar, The Mandrell Sisters, Air Supply, Creed and Guns and Roses. Not at the same time, but can you imagine. Foot feared for his life at Guns and Roses when Axel walked off the stage, given that crowds were prone to riots at the time. Thankfully no one was injured. Besides, Metallica stole the show. We all gave Mike a pass on seeing Creed. You live and you learn.World TravelersWe may not be able to easily travel the world right now, but that doesn’t mean we can’t think ahead. Destinations from our conversation included Ireland, Portugal, Italy, Germany, and California. Foot, Stewie, and Daryl would all like to check out Wacken in Germany, if we can ever get a ticket. Melinda is actually traveling soon to the San Francisco Bay Area. We all hope she has a great time.Dig into all the stories and many many laughs on this episode of Fans With Bands with Hate Unbound. We hope you enjoy it! Subscribe to Fans With Bands on your favorite podcast service such as Apple, Google, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible or Stitcher.  Be sure to rate the show and please send us feedback. We would love to hear from you. Check out Hate Unbound’s music on BandcampFollow Hate Unbound on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram You can also follow Fans With Bands on Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramFor samplings of music by artists featured on Fans With Bands, drop by our playlist on SpotifySupport the podcast!!

In the new Dinesh D'Souza movie, a man alleges he had relations with former President Obama. Plus, remembering the Mandrell Sisters, Chicks set to host Debate Preview on WIBC's Facebook page, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's something magical about the musical marriage of a timeless song and a compelling voice, and nowhere is that more evident than on Louise Mandrell's new album Playing Favorites. The 15-song collection includes her take on such well-loved country classics as "Crazy Arms," "He Thinks I Still Care," "You Don't Know Me," "Tennessee Waltz" and "Today I Started Loving You Again." Produced by Nashville legend Buddy Cannon, Time Life is set to release the new album on October 4, 2019. Playing Favorites is a return to the spotlight for Mandrell, who hasn't released a new album in over 30 years. "A lot of people have asked if I've retired and I'd say, 'No, I've been on hiatus' because with my family if you say retired, they expect you to stay that way," says the vivacious brunette, who became an international star working with siblings Barbara and Irlene on the television variety show "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters." Longtime friend Clint Higham encouraged her to record the new album. With Playing Favorites, Mandrell brings a lifetime of experience to the project, infusing each song with a unique blend of passion and professionalism cultivated by years in the spotlight. With one listen, it is obvious her voice has retained all of its sultry warmth, and the relationship she has with these classic songs imbues the project with a soulfulness and emotional weight that resonates with listeners. Working on this album was a labor of love for Mandrell because these songs are old friends with warm memories attached. Among the standards Mandrell puts her stamp on are the Conway Twitty classic "Hello Darlin'" and Johnny Cash's staple "Ring of Fire." Her friendships with both men and with other artists represented on the album make each song that much more special. These days, Mandrell is enjoying a unique moment in her career. She's both an established veteran with a wealth of experience

There's something magical about the musical marriage of a timeless song and a compelling voice, and nowhere is that more evident than on Louise Mandrell's new album Playing Favorites. The 15-song collection includes her take on such well-loved country classics as "Crazy Arms," "He Thinks I Still Care," "You Don't Know Me," "Tennessee Waltz" and "Today I Started Loving You Again." Produced by Nashville legend Buddy Cannon, Time Life is set to release the new album on October 4, 2019. Playing Favorites is a return to the spotlight for Mandrell, who hasn't released a new album in over 30 years. "A lot of people have asked if I've retired and I'd say, 'No, I've been on hiatus' because with my family if you say retired, they expect you to stay that way," says the vivacious brunette, who became an international star working with siblings Barbara and Irlene on the television variety show "Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters." Longtime friend Clint Higham encouraged her to record the new album. With Playing Favorites, Mandrell brings a lifetime of experience to the project, infusing each song with a unique blend of passion and professionalism cultivated by years in the spotlight. With one listen, it is obvious her voice has retained all of its sultry warmth, and the relationship she has with these classic songs imbues the project with a soulfulness and emotional weight that resonates with listeners. Working on this album was a labor of love for Mandrell because these songs are old friends with warm memories attached. Among the standards Mandrell puts her stamp on are the Conway Twitty classic "Hello Darlin'" and Johnny Cash's staple "Ring of Fire." Her friendships with both men and with other artists represented on the album make each song that much more special. These days, Mandrell is enjoying a unique moment in her career. She's both an established veteran with a wealth of experience

Barbara Mandrell - Something (1974) She is my entertainer of the year every year. Remember her TV show, Babrbara Mandrell and The Mandrell Sisters? How they'd go from instrument to instrument and play songs that everyone knew? Instrumental virtuosity. Then, in my dream, they'd all pat my head and feed me sugar treats. Then the lessons would begin.  The Supremes - Come Together (1970) Bobby Womack - Something (1970)  Herbie Mann - Come Together (1970)  Chet Atkins & Jerry Reed - Something (1970)  Diana Ross - Come Together (1970) Pretty kick-ass version, even though she sang the same song earlier in the year with The Supremes.  Elvis Presley - Something (1973)  George Benson - Because/Come Together (1970) Had hits later in the decade with "Turn Your Love Around", "Lady Love Me (One More Time)" (which I love), "Breezin'", "This Masquerade", "On Broadway"... 10 Grammys.  James Govan - Something (1970) The Hans Staymer Band - Come Together (1972) People infusing such emotion into basically nonsense lyrics is tribute to the power of these melodies. No excuse for changing those nonsense lyrics, though. "Got to be a looker..."  Jim Nabors - Something (1970)  Ben E King - If You Got To Make A Fool Of Somebody/Come Together (1970)  There are three "mash-ups" on this obscure 1970 album by the man that sang "Save The Last Dance For Me" with The Drifters. A very strange record.  Johnny Rodriguez - Something (1974)  Kin Ping Meh - Come Together (1972)  Lou Rawls - Something (1970?)  Lou Rawls - Feeling Good (1970?)  Syl Johnson - Come Together (1969) Mina - Something (1971)  Come Together - Chairmen Of The Board (1970) This was on the same album as their #3 hit, "Give Me Just A Little More Time". People love that beach music shit. No offense. It's not music.  Phyllis Dillon - Something (1971)  The Israelites - Come Together (1969)  Rod McKuen - Something (1971)  The Mike Curb Congregation - Come Together/Hey Jude (1970) Willie Bobo & The Bo Gents - Come Together (1971)  Electric Screwdrivers - Come Together  Can find nothing.  James Brown - Something (1972)  Ike & Tina Turner - Come Together (1970)  Francois Glorieux - Something (1979)  The Brothers Johnson - Come Together (1976)    

Harry Styles is back at SNL as host and musical guest, and John and Darin are covering it all! Lou Ferrigno! The Mandrell Sisters! The [...]

Harry Styles is back at SNL as host and musical guest, and John and Darin are covering it all! Lou Ferrigno! The Mandrell Sisters! The [...]

February 14-20, 1981 This week Ken welcomes comedian and find Southern Gentleman Billy Wayne Davis to the show. Ken and Billy Wayne discuss Ken's great stories, donuts, smoking pot, being born late, waterbed sex, Nashville vs. Memphis, poor people, Mystery Train, letting go on the ridiculous pop culture opinions of your youth, being a Dad, being an early reader, having the spark, being the child of teachers, learning vs memorization, putting together a late night set, bikers, patronizing liberalism, racism, trying to take it all with you, skipping the weekend, Valentine's Day with the Mandrell Sisters, black boxes, Dad porn, Real People vs. That's Incredible!, the birth of clinically extreme close ups, and early love of quality comedy, Diff'rent Strokes, Very Special Episodes, Stranger Danger, being fueled by spite, manipulating statistics, coke fueled hedonism, D.A.R.E. officers, John Candy's food repairman sketch on Lorne Michaels The New Show, Laverne and Shirley, The Truth Game, Burt Reynolds hosting SNL, OJ Simpson's "If I Did It", the strange American fascination with Princess Di, earning wealth, Teacher/Student relations, Ronald Reagan, McCarthy blacklists, Davis Rules, the darkness of Jonathan Winters, the mistake directors made with Robin Williams, Randy Quaid, the "bravest people on earth", Buck Rogers, co-eds, the CIA's secret wetworks programs, Night Court, Andy Griffith, Fridays, The Brady Brides, murder at sea, oil rigs and the mediocrity necessary for large scale success.

Vanessa's mom is here! Irlene Mandrell from The Mandrell Sisters and Hee Haw talks to us about her new music and being Vanessa's mom.

We’re celebrating one of God’s most special gifts: our pets. Animal rescue advocate Lavonne Redferrin and musician Irlene Mandrell have been deeply touched by God’s creatures and share sweet stories of how animals have impacted their lives. Lavonne Redferrin is the founder and executive director of Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue, which not only matches animals up with loving families, but works with local organizations, like prison ministries, to provide the therapeutic benefits of being around animals. Lavonne tells us about the earliest days of the organization and why she thinks God blessed us with the gift of pets. Growing up, Irlene Mandrell saw her fair share of miracles as she watched her sister Barbara rise to country music fame, then saw her sister Louise’s star rise alongside her own as the three formed the group Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters. Irlene reflects on everyday miracles and special relationships she’s had with her family, her pets, and with God.   Links, Products and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Devotional “6 Things Pets Teach Us” download   Proverbs 12:10 Rescue Chewy Pet Food & Supplies Davidson County TN Second Chances (Offender Dog Program)   Irlene Mandrell’s “God Rains Miracles” book Interview Quotes: “Proverbs 12:10 is an organization dedicated to saving as many of His helpless as we can.” - Lavonne Redferrin   “[The] animal has blessed [inmates] or taught them patience or given them something to wake up for inside those bars.” - Lavonne Redferrin, on the Second Chances program with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office   “[Proverbs 12:10 is] at the point that we place an average of a thousand animals a year.” - Lavonne Redferrin   “We truly are dedicated to all [animals] in our care.” - Lavonne Redferrin   “The best way to show your animals that you love and care for them is to give them a proper home in which to live.” - Lavonne Redferrin   “We've had animals surrendered to us, and they will literally sit and watch for hours and days for that person to come back.” - Lavonne Redferrin   "Push back the demands pressing in on you, and create a safe space around you, a haven in which you can rest in Me." - Jesus Calling   “I truly believe that [animals are] everything God meant for us to be.” - Lavonne Redferrin   “You’d wish God would just slow down time a little bit because everything's so wonderful. And I just find myself thanking Him.” - Irlene Mandrell   “God rains miracles all around us—we just have to look for them!” - Irlene Mandrell   Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest Jesus Calling Website Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio podcast Original Series video podcast

Welcome one and all to this week's episode of When Nerds Collide! This time around, your hosts Dan and Tom explore the magical world of Sid and Marty Kroft! Dan opens the show with joke that is right up Tom's alley! Then there's the usual chit-chat, including talk of the new Steve Carell's new film, Welcome to Marwen! With this week's topic, the guys switch things up and Tom takes the lead! Also on this episode, we get the quiz before the topic! Dan gives Tom a multiple choice quiz about the World of Sid and Marty Krofft! Tom brings the history of the Kroffts, including the theme songs of some of the show, some fun facts, and some general cringing and head-shaking! Some of the shows discussed include HR Pufnstuf, The Bugaloos, Liddsville, The Land of the Lost, Sigmund the Sea Monster and many more! Tom also reports on the Krofft's branching out into the prime time variety show format, including Donnie and Marie and Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters! Also Sid and Marty Krofft had their own theme park! So take your Dramamine and sit back and enjoy the wave of nostalgia! Go to ITunes and give us a 5 star rating and review! It helps us get more listeners! Thanks to Kirby Krackle!   Nerd to your mother! The post #247 – Who’s Your Friend When Things Get Rough? appeared first on When Nerds Collide.

Today on the Neil Haley Show,The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview  DAYTIME EMMY® Lifetime AWARD Winners Sid and Marty Krofft.  the creators of  some of the most beloved series in television history including H.R. Pufnstuf, the original Land of the Lost, The Bugaloos, Sigmund and the Sea Monsters, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl, and Dr. Shrinker     …also did Banana Splits In the 1970s and 1980s, the Kroffts also found success as producers of popular primetime variety series such as the top-rated The Donny and Marie Series on ABC and Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters, which reached as high as #10 on the charts, along with the beloved The Brady Bunch Variety Hours.  Still going strong to this day, the Kroffts have three shows currently airing including their hit Emmy nominated Nickelodeon television series Mutt & Stuff, the remake of Sigmund and the Sea Monsters (starring David Arquette) on Amazon and their remake of Electra Woman and Dyna Girl (starring Grace Helbig and Hannah Hart). And their is much more on the horizon.  In the television production business for over 45 years, these releases mean the duo has witnessed the evolution of television from rabbit ears to cable, and now to digital platforms, and they are evolving with the industry.   

Join us this week as we welcome Country music singer songwriter, Irlene Mandrell. Irlene was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, and is the youngest sister of the world famous country trio, The Mandrell Sisters. Irlene and her sisters come from a musical family. She began playing drums professionally when she was eleven. Irlene is a Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars inductee. Irlene recently released her debut solo album, "Thanks To You", on Reviver Records. This Patriotic project delivers Irlene's heartfelt message to our nation's military, veterans, law enforcement and first responders, and praises them in their vigilant fight as they continue to risk their lives on behalf of our freedom. "This album is dedicated to our military, our law enforcement, our first responders, and everyone who works tirelessly to keep us safe and free," says Mandrell. "You are our heroes, and we thank you for everything you do!" Thanks To You was produced by producer/engineer, and Irlene's husband, Pat Holt, whose credits include Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, The Judds, Doctor Hook, Keith Whitley, and Alabama, among others. Featured on the album are Irlene's three children, Deric, Vanessa, and Christina, establishing this album as a familial salute to our nation's heroes. We will talk to Irlene about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Irlene Mandrell at https://www.irlenemandrell.com/ and spread the word. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Irlene Mandrell - Irlene is part of the legendary Mandrell Sisters.  She just released her brand new album that is a tribute to the Veterans, called "Thanks To You".  We're talking to her about her career, her passion and the inspiration behind this album.John Stirling Kinross - He's the author of "How Your Husband Screws You In Divorce".  Despite the title, it's a book to help save marriages and have an equal partnership.  However, it's great information for both women and men.  You won't want to miss this interview.

Irlene Mandrell - Irlene is part of the legendary Mandrell Sisters.  She just released her brand new album that is a tribute to the Veterans, called "Thanks To You".  We're talking to her about her career, her passion and the inspiration behind this album.John Stirling Kinross - He's the author of "How Your Husband Screws You In Divorce".  Despite the title, it's a book to help save marriages and have an equal partnership.  However, it's great information for both women and men.  You won't want to miss this interview.

October 3-9, 1981 Today Ken welcomes actor, comedian, voice man Larry Murphy (Delocated, Assy McGee, Bob's Burgers) to the show. Ken and Larry discuss Ken's strange house, growing up with 6 kids in the family, Jiffy Pop, microwave popcorn cancer, saying "weird" too much, Fall Preview, Manimal, lunchbox decisions, Sleestacks, Land of the Lost, Esperanto, second guessing the decision to show your kids Harry Potter, Uncle Granpa, being scared of production company idents, Embassy Pictures, MTM, Newhart, Valerie Bertinelli, Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Walt Disney, Herbie the Love Bug, In Search of. The Amnityville Horror House, The Mandrell Sisters, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Tattoo replacement, racist and insensitive candy, video store hustle, dirty video stores, Eddie Murphy on SNL, talking animal chairs, ChPs, the golden age of stunts, wrestling snakes, Alice, Gambling problems, why cartoons can still be Blue Collar, King of the Hill, Bob's Burgers, Natures wrath as Xmas Ornaments, Mt. St. Helen's, Tiger Woods on That's Incredible at 5 years old, Helen Hunt as Kathy Miller, Monkey bartenders, Them Duke Boys, Three's Company, The Beverly Hillbillies Return, Real People, WKRP in Cincinnati, Two Parters, Alex Rocco, Facts of Life, Friends of Eddie Coyle, loving Robert Mitchum, Mork & Mindy get married, Bosom Buddies, and the Incredible Hulk Out List.

Today's Guest: Louise Mandrell, country singer   (This interview with country singer Louise Mandrell was originally published in the St. Petersburg Times on November 16, 1984. -- Bob Andelman) Louise Mandrell Louise Mandrell bubbles as she talks. It comes across in her stage and television appearances, and it was even apparent in a long distance interview with her from the phone in her bus, parked somewhere in San Antonio, Texas. The middle Mandrell sister is not as well-known as Barbara, but it's not for lack of trying. Louise averages over 200 dates on the concert road each year. "I don't know how many, and I don't wanna know," she said, laughing. "Last year I got off the road for three months, but it was not by choice. The doctors took me off. This time I planned a vacation." Why does she tour so much? "I like it. It's my favorite part of the music business. I just feel like I work like everybody else. Everyone else works every day ... " NOT EVERYONE else watched by thousands of people when they work or has to look fabulous every day; even a star can get tired of that. Almost. "There are mornings that I'm absolutely exhausted and can't get out of bed because I dread getting in front of the mirror and putting on makeup. But as soon as I walk out of my hotel room or my bus and one person says, 'gee, you look nice,' or 'I "- liked your show,' it's worth it. I don't know any woman - or any man who doesn't appreciate a good pat on the back. Luckily, in my business, I get that," she said. Mandrell first blossomed on NBC-TV's 1980-82 show Barbara Mandrell and-die Mandrell Sisters, which also featured younger sister Irlene, now a regular on Hee Haw. Television was an even tougher grind than touring, she said. "What I'm doing now is time demanding, but it's not as much pressure. When we did a TV show for each week, we had to learn the dialogue, dances we had never danced before, all the instrumentals to that week's song. Then on Friday you finished taping, and they handed you a script and said, 'Okay, here's next week's.' It was a wonderful time, and it was an exhausting time. "I really believe what made our show a hit wasn't necessarily the music," she added. "I'm not saying it didn't help, but I feel that what made that show work was that we were honest. If we made a mistake, we laughed, we went on. People could tell we all loved each other. We could say anything to each other because we were sisters. We could pour water on the head or throw a pie ... For the first year, I got so tired of hearing, 'Do y'all really do that stuff all the time?' Well, of course I don't go around throwing pies at my sister. I mean, that would not be a popular thing to do." Not every day, perhaps, but for Barbara's 30th birthday, Mandrell decided to throw a surprise party attended by 100 friends. "The surprise was I had an exploding cake. The whole evening was just a riot. I thought, we have fun on TV, let's just go for it. What's she going to do (to me) with all these people around?" HER WINTER vacation plans include Christmas in Aspen with Barbara, who is still recovering from a painful auto accident. "She's doing better each day," Mandrell said. "Right now, it's just a matter of time. I feel lost because people say, 'How much time?' We don't know. She's got a serious broken leg, and her ankle's broke, and her knee is banged up - all of it on her right leg. So it's hard for us to say Barbara will be well next month, January or next March." Before she became a solo singer, Mandrell went through many musical stages, beginning as an electric bassist. "My mother used to play it in the Mandrell Family Band. She wanted to retire, and they wouldn't let her so she taught me." She eventually became an original member of Barbara's "Do-Rites" band, later backing up Grand Ole Opry star Stu Philips and spending a year with Merle Haggard. LOUISE MANDRELL interview excerpt: "I really believe what made our show a hit wasn't necessarily the music," she added. "I'm not saying it didn't help, but I feel that what made that show work was that we were honest. If we made a mistake, we laughed, we went on. People could tell we all loved each other. We could say anything to each other because we were sisters. We could pour water on the head or throw a pie ... For the first year, I got so tired of hearing, 'Do y'all really do that stuff all the time?' Well, of course I don't go around throwing pies at my sister. I mean, that would not be a popular thing to do." Too Hot to Sleep by Louise Mandrell. Order your copy today by clicking on the album cover above! In 1977, Mandrell signed a recording _contract and a year later met her husband, songwriter R.C. Bannon. For the three years preceding the TV show, she performed with Bannon, releasing songs like "Reunited," "Me and My R.C." and "You're My Super Woman, You're My Incredible Man." On her own, she has released three albums since 1982: Close-Up, Too Hot to Sleep and the latest, I'm Not Through Loving You Yet. The title reached number seven on Billboard's country charts, and "This Bed Is Not Big Enough" has just been released. MANDRELL HAS a reputation for mounting lively, energetic and colorful stage productions. This year, the word patriotic can be added to that description. "I feel people aren't just coming to my concert to say, 'Okay, sing your records,” she said. "Hopefully, they like Louise Mandrell and want to know more about her." In preparing for the current tour, "I said I want to do an American tribute and I don't want to sing the same stuff everybody else sings. R.C. said 'Okay, I can take care of that, I'll write you some special material.' I said, 'That isn't enough. Think for a minute. Pretend we're at a parade. Just think America, apple pie, banners. What makes a statement that says: Hey, I believe in. our country?' " The answer was a combination of military songs, the Pledge of Allegiance, special songs and a precision rifle drill. "I'd never even twirled a baton," she remarked, but the number has become the hit of her shows. "I feel awkward after I do my number," she said. "When they start clapping and yelling and going wild, I know It's not for me. Or it shouldn't be for me. It's for what I believe in and what they believe in. That’s why, at the end of my number, I always have the veterans stand up. I don't walk off to that applause. I sing a closer afterwards. That applause was not for me, and I can't walk off and ignore what they just did. So I don't leave the stage. I'm real funny about it. I don't want people to start thinking that I took for granted what they did. They're standing for America ... I am probably one of the hammiest people you'll meet in your life. I will take applause when I feel I deserve it." Louise Mandrell Website • Facebook • Instagram • Wikipedia • IMDB The Millionaire's Convenient Arrangementby Jane Peden. Order your copy today by clicking on the book cover above!     The Party Authority in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland!

April 17-23, 1982 Today Ken welcomes comedian, author and fellow Bostonian Jen Kirkman to the show. Ken and Jen discuss Jen's awe at Ken's west coast TV Guide collection, being torn between two issues, Ripped from the Headlines, AIDS, The Day After, Red Dawn, unsupportive terrifying fathers, Happy Days, being a defacto only child, bus station TVs, listening to TV on the radio, making audio tapes of Moonlighting, Back to the Beach, The Brady Bunch house, The Love Boat, high fashion on the high seas, Halston, The Mandrell Sisters, the final years of Variety, Boston Lies, James at 15, Spenser for Hire, special kids on Highway to Heaven, Jen's Mother's mistrust of Michael Landon, punk rock scare shows, ChPs, sitting in a tent at the beach, One Day at a Time, kids cooking shows, Alice, living the dream waiting tables in a diner, having a maid, Today's FBI, Ballet, Ken's ignorance of Mikhail Baryshnikov, Gov Weld defunding mental health facilities, The Reagans' war against the arts, Gary Marshall Night, female heart-throbs, Joanie Loves Chachi, when the 50s turn into the 70s, Laverne & Shirley, The Big Ragu's Lowell beginnings, Boy George Make A Wish, Three's Company, pretending Joyce DeWitt is your finance, The Too Close for Comfort rape episode, the mystery of "Pee Pee People", being jealous of Kids Incorporated, Facts of Life, loving Alicia Witt, Grandma's loving a mustache, Diff'rent Stroke, Danny Glover on Gimme a Break, the sadness of Friday Nights and why 2017 does not deserve guest stars.

As the temperature rises and the kids run out of school, Natalie Crist and Christopher Balzano sit down to discuss potential sites for their upcoming road trip. The Trippers discuss several sites in Tennessee and North Carolina, including a Lover's Leap legend, Old Green Eyes, and the Devil's Trampling ground. They move on to the great state of Indiana, including the 100 Step Cemetery in Brazil and Mounds State Park to track down some Pukwudgie reports... ...with enough time left over to touch on the importance of The Mandrell Sisters... Keep visiting the site for the trip log of our travels and other urban legends at: www.trippingonlegends.wordpress.com Follow us at: www.facebook.com/trippingonlegends Twitter @naynaymyfriend @SpookyBalzano Instagram @SpookyTripping @NayNayV3

Join us this week as we welcome country music singer songwriter, Irlene Mandrell. Hailing from Corpus Christi, TX., Irlene  is the youngest sister of the world famous country trio, The Mandrell Sisters. Irlene and her sisters come from a musical family. She began playing the drums professionally when she was eleven. Irlene is a Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars inductee. She has received many awards including two comedy acts of the year awards from Music City News. However, music isn't the only thing Irlene has had successful careers with. Irlene also entertained as an actress, model and spokesperson. Her first television series was Barbara Mandrell and The Mandrell Sisters which aired on NBC. Once the show ended Irlene continued to appear on TV with guest appearances on game shows and talk shows. Later on, Irlene starred in the series Hee Haw for eight years. Today, Irlene continues with her music career with some guest stars of her own, her children. Irlene still writes and sings music in the Nashville area and recently released her new single "We Will Stand". We will talk to Irlene about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Irlene Mandrell at http://www.irlenemandrell.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Irlene during the show (718) 766-4193. If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the show site first and then log in during the show. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Be sure to join us, Sunday 7/12/2015 at 4 PM EDT! Our message to the troops: WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

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