Podcasts about Meshach Taylor

Peppermint is a multifaceted artist, all-around entertainer, and a self-proclaimed horror movie buff. She is no stranger to the stage or screen, having appeared in the Go-Go's-inspired Broadway musical Head Over Heels and as a frontrunner on RuPaul's Drag Race.Peppermint is back on your TV screen starring alongside Michelle Buteau, Tasha Smith, and Garcelle Beauvais in Survival of the Thickest, a Netflix comedy series that you will surely love. Its second season just premiered and you can stream it right now.Peppermint joins us to talk about Survival of the Thickest, her very personal audition process for the show, and some questionable camp/incredibly campy horror films: Sleepaway Camp and Return of the Living Dead. Plus, praise for the women of Clue, A Soldier's Girl, and Hollywood! That's Meshach Taylor as Hollywood in the 80s classic Mannequin. Don't move a muscle! This episode is certified fresh.  MaxFunDrive ends on March 28, 2025! Support our show now and get access to bonus content by becoming a member at maximumfun.org/join.Feeling Seen is hosted by Jordan Crucchiola and is a production Maximum Fun.Need more Feeling Seen? Keep up with the show on Instagram and Bluesky.

In this week's Born to Watch episode, Matt and Damo dive into a quirky 80s classic that inspired guilty pleasure rewatches and dreams of window display romance: Mannequin (1987). Join the guys as they reminisce about how Kim Cattrall's Emmy and Andrew McCarthy's Jonathan brought a spark of movie magic into their lives. From Matt's pre-teen obsession with Kim Cattrall to Damo's confusion over the movie's inexplicable ancient Egyptian backstory, no stone is left unturned in this Mannequin (1987) Movie Review.Released on February 13, 1987 (nearly 38 years to the day!), Mannequin tells the story of Jonathan Switcher, a struggling artist whose life takes an unexpected turn when his mannequin creation comes to life. Played by Cattrall, Emmy is the dream girl in window dressing form—literally. The duo's escapades in a struggling department store are filled with over-the-top characters, 80s montages, and laugh-out-loud moments, making this film a surreal yet iconic time capsule.As the hosts explore the nostalgia factor, they note the undeniable charm of Andrew McCarthy, a quintessential Brat Pack star. Damo points out that McCarthy's relatable, down-on-his-luck artist is impossible to hate—even when dragging a mannequin around town in plain sight. Kim Cattrall, meanwhile, exudes charisma, foreshadowing her future role as the fearless Samantha in Sex and the City.Of course, the conversation wouldn't be complete without a nod to Mannequin's over-the-top supporting cast. James Spader shines as a sniveling antagonist, while G.W. Bailey (aka Captain Harris from Police Academy) essentially reprises his role as a bumbling authority figure. And then there's Hollywood Montrose, played by Meshach Taylor, whose flamboyant energy adds humour and heart to the film.The soundtrack gets its due praise, with the guys singing the praises (literally) of Starship's Oscar-nominated hit, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now." Fun fact: the song became one of the biggest singles of 1987, topping charts in both the U.S. and U.K. Yet despite its commercial success, Mannequin was panned by critics. Matt shares a particularly brutal review from Roger Ebert, who described the film as “dead.” Still, Damo counters with evidence of Mannequin's enduring appeal: a 46-week theatrical run and a cult following that persists today.The team breaks down the movie's highlights and low points in the Good, Bad, and Ugly segment. The guys rave about the film's outrageous opening scene set in ancient Egypt, complete with comedic subtitles. However, they can't help but cringe at questionable plot points—like the inexplicable romance centered on store displays and a climactic Benny Hill-style chase through the department store. And let's not forget the scene that drove Damo to rage: Andrew McCarthy casually tossing away a perfectly good choc wedge!Throughout the episode, Matt and Damo strike a balance between affectionate nostalgia and merciless critique. They reflect on how Mannequin epitomises the era's campy charm while acknowledging that its caricatured characters and absurd premise could never fly in today's world of high-concept blockbusters.So, if you're ready for a stroll down 80s memory lane filled with synth scores, big hair, and mannequins that spring to life, this episode is for you. Tune in for laughs, trivia, and some wild tangents about department store nostalgia, robot brothels, and Wilford Brimley's ageless face.Don't miss this blast from the past! Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcasthttps://www.borntowatch.com.au/#MannequinMovieReview #BornToWatchPodcast #KimCattrall #80sMovies #NothingIsGonnaStopUsNow #GuiltyPleasureMovies #MovieNostalgia #AndrewMcCarthy #BratPack #HollywoodMontrose #PodcastEpisode

After last year's Halloween Fifth Tuesday, many discussions were had about how to celebrate the occasion again in 2024 — but, ultimately, there was only one answer that everybody was definitely 100% on board about and excited for and agreed to without any trouble. Unanimously and in perfect unison, we all chose to revisit our shared childhoods with Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (1993), the made-for-TV movie starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The tiny twins may have been well into building their empire by then (after all, they started as literal infants), but they were still getting used to the acting game, and it showed in their adorable performance as they kept accidentally looking into the camera. That said, they still gave a masterclass in sass, and they held their own amidst stars like Cloris Leachman, Eric McCormack, and Meshach Taylor. On our latest episode of Spooky Tuesday, we're enjoying the autumnal vibes and trying not to get too bogged down in ‘90s era problematic elements as we go on a little adventure and learn the magic words: Jacuzzi jacuzzi!

Listeners! Take a walk down memory lane with this newly remastered pilot episode of the show with Movie Miss & original co-host Nikki Flixx. Join co-hosts Movie Miss and Nikki Flixx as they discuss the 1987 "turkey" Mannequin, starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall and Meshach Taylor. SPOILERS DUH! We're also on YouTube, Apple, Goodpods, Pandora, Amazon & Audible Be part of our fun bad movie conversations (We Want To Interact With You and Hear Your Thoughts!) by following both our facebook discussion group and our official page Let's Talk Turkeys, on Instagram at letstalkturkeys (all one word), email us directly at letstalkturkeys@yahoo.com, we're on X (Twitter) @gobblepodcast & check us out on Wordpress at https://letstalkturkeys150469722.wordpress.com/ Follow Movie Miss on IG @movie_miss

He was on the verge of becoming a man... EATER!The Beast Within is a 1982 American horror film directed by Philippe Mora and starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, L. Q. Jones, Don Gordon, R. G. Armstrong, Logan Ramsey, Katherine Moffat, and Meshach Taylor.The Beast Within is a very loose adaptation of Edward Levy's 1981 novel of the same name, with the plot centering on a couple's son, who begins exhibiting strange behavior after his 17th birthday. 00:00 Intro13:00 Horror News 23:32 What We've Been Watching36:15 Film Review1:38:40 Name Game1:43:43 Film Rating1:48:28 OutroPodcast - https://podlink.to/horrorhangout​​​Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/horrorhangoutFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/horrorhangoutpodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/horror_hangout_TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@horrorhangoutpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/horrorhangoutpodcast/Website - http://www.hawkandcleaver.com​​​Ben - https://twitter.com/ben_errington​​​Andy - https://twitter.com/AndyCTWritesAudio credit - Taj Eastonhttp://tajeaston.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/thehorrorhangout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan and Sharon get to sit down with writer/producer/show-runner Maggie Friedman to talk about the show that inspired her to embark on a career in television: Designing Women.Designing Women (1986-1993) was created by the legendary Linda Bloodworth-Thomason and starred Dixie Carter, Delta Burke, Jean Smart, Annie Potts and Meshach Taylor as the owners and staff of the Atlanta-based interior design firm “Sugarbaker & Associates”. In its seven-year run, Designing Women was known for sharp writing, big laughs and taking on issues from a feminist angle in a way that no other show had done before – or since. Maggie Friedman is best known for creating, writing and executive producing Witches of East End for Lifetime Television and Firefly Lane currently on Netflix. She has also written and produced episodes of Dawson's Creek, Jack & Bobby, Once and Again, Wasteland, Spellbound and No Tomorrow.THE CONVERSATIONHow an Ally McBeal spec script got Maggie into a room with Kevin Williamson – and onto the staff of his first show, Dawson's Creek.Maggie set her sights on getting into AFI – and did -- because a mean girl told her she couldn't!HE DID IT/SHE LIED: Those T-Shirts from the Designing Women Anita Hill episode, and the impact it had on Maggie.Which of the Designing Women are you? Sharon is a Julia, but is Susan Mary Jo – or Anthony?“Guns, and AIDS, and condoms – OH MY!” How Designing Women took on all the current issues, that are unfortunately still current today.SPOILER ALERT: What happens when you write HUGE CLIFFHANGERS – and then your show gets cancelled!Big Hair, Big Shoulders! Was the Atlanta of Designing Women accurate? Susan grew up in Georgia -- and has thoughts.Republican Dixie Carter's deal: “For every liberal rant you make Julia say, I get to sing a song!”“Georgia On My Mind”: Ray Charles sings with the Designing Women!Young Susan's brush with fame: Mark Harmon and Peter Scolari – both in one hour!“WOMEN OF THE HOUSE” – the little-known 1995 “sequel” where Suzanne Sugarbaker goes to Congress to fill her late husband's house seat.So join Susan, Sharon – and Maggie – as they talk Jackie Collins, Witches of East End, Scott Bakula, --- and how sexy Richard Hatem is!AUDIOGRAPHYFollow Maggie Friedman on Instagram.Check out the fan website: Designing Women Online. Stream Designing Women on Hulu, Amazon Prime, Pluto!Find more cool podcasts at our network, Weirding Way Media. For spooky Halloween Season fun, visit our friends Scott Philbrook & Forrest Burgess at their podcast “Astonishing Legends".CONNECTFor transcripts, contact info and more, visit 80sTVLadies.com.Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list.Get ad-free episodes and exclusive videos on PATREON.BEST FEMALE HOSTED - BEST TV & FILM - BEST ART PODCAST80's TV Ladies has WON three People's Choice Podcast Awards!NOMINATED: Best Moment of Raw Emotion80s TV Ladies is nominated for an International Women's Podcast Award!This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5585115/advertisement

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Here's a guy who has been a Pulitzer-winning columnist, a best-selling novelist, a much sought-after speaker, and guitarist in a garage band that also features Stephen King. It's Dave Barry and his one of a kind career makes him a legend of comedy. From humble beginnings as a beat reporter, Dave eventually became the king of newspaper humor columnists and his affectionately irreverent humor connect with a boomer audience from the start. While he has dialed back his output in recent years, fans still look forward to his annual year in review column and snarky holiday gift guide and he found a new outlet during the pandemic cutting short videos for the Miami Herald filled with the patented Barry wit. Find more Dave Barry below and thanks for sharing our shows. Want more Dave? Dave isn't a standup comic, but his popular keynote speeches are filled with humor nonetheless. Here a slice of Dave talking about one of his favorite topics -- adulthood! https://youtu.be/mlBvneYoH0E Dave's World was a sitcom based loosely on Barry's life, starring Night Court vet Harry Anderson as Dave. This bit features costars Shadoe Stevens and Meshach Taylor on Dave's decision to get a vasectomy.https://youtu.be/iEM69OSqi3A Dave Barry still surfaces from time to time with a special column or video and his dispatches during Covid were classic -- especially this one on America's rarest and most valuable commodity -- TP! https://www.youtube.com/live/w5IE

Drew and Travis need a divine intervention after Mannequin, the 1987 romcom starring Kim Cattrall, Andrew McCarthy, Meshach Taylor and James Spader! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 - Mannequin 00:44:42 - The Shelf 00:46:30 - Calls to Action 01:08:09 - Currently Consuming 01:07:31 - End SHOW LINKS Simply Irresistible Evil Dead Rise The Pope's Exorcist

Comedian and actor Holly Prazoff (Comedy Bang! Bang!) joins to discuss the 1987 romantic comedy MANNEQUIN starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, James Spader, and Meshach Taylor. A loose adaptation of the Pygmalion myth, the Michael Gottleib-directed film tells the story of a department store mannequin inhabited by an ancient Egyptian woman. Though critically dismissed upon its release, MANNEQUIN proved to be a box office success and oft-replayed film on cable TV, earning an Academy Award nomination for its original song, "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" performed by Jefferson Starship. Our conversation with Holly is nowhere near as rigid as the titular mannequin, as we veer into extended diversions covering Sex and the City, And Just Like That..., Pixar's Cars, Canadian radio, Tron, The Fisher King, the Holodeck, American Gigolo, UCB, Tom Cruise, and much much more.

Just a head's up that in this episode, the guys talk about FLDS (and LDS) prophets taking on child brides. The guys start out expressing some frustrations about their preoccupation with sex. Joe questions whether it was brought up as much as it feels like it was, but he still thinks the effect is that it feels like it was brought up all the time. The guys are still bummed that they can't get gay married in the LDS temple yet (ps- they're not gay, which makes them think they have a greater chance of it happening). Joe talks about watching Keep Sweet Pray and Obey (2022) on Netflix. Joe realizes that he's not breaking any new ground, but he wants to point out that there are some pretty big similarities between Jeff Warren and JS. Smith tries his impression from FG, it's not a pleasant character. Joe teases a youtube video about an upcoming chapter. The video features John BTW, and someone else that Joe mistakes for Elohim. Easy mistake? Smith is excited about The Rehearsal (2022) which is a Nathan Fielder series streaming on HBO. The guys talk about some of their favorite moments from Nathan For You (2013) which was on comedy central. It can be pretty painful to watch, but there is a heart in there somewhere. It's quite a mini love-fest for NF.  What do the guys do during the break? Stare. Joe visits the corrections department about Meshach Taylor. The guys take a minute to mock the idea that the BOM is an historical record for the Jewish people. Smith remembers a news story about Rusty donating a pretty large chunk of money to the NAACP. Smith gets a little confused (or maybe Joe's confused) about letters. Jacob comes in hot in this chapter, even though he sounds a lot like Nephi, and/or JS. Joe tries to gross out the listener with nursing and licking sounds.  Joe was distracted by a cicada outside of his window but he didn't lose a chance to tell this praying mantis dad joke. Smith helps elevate everyone to the idea of the true order of praying mantis. Smith points out how Nephi (JS) is being shitty about how easy it is to understand Isaiah from the OT. Are you not being all-the-way obedient to JS's God? What do you expect, love??? God (JS) makes some pretty terrifying threats in this chapter. Joe has a suggestion, like a BOJ-level suggestion, for how the lord can make us drunk on our own blood.    Stephen Paul Taylor Everybody knows shit's fucked https://youtu.be/xJ7JseIxgX4  John Bytheway Discovers 2 Nephi 7 and Isaiah 50 with Darryl https://youtu.be/GlfQ8DjshqQ  Nathan for you lie detector https://youtube.com/shorts/qqQK670BJnE?feature=share  Thin Watermelon https://youtu.be/r3-Y31ONZuI  Radio Hosts During the Commercial - Key & Peele https://youtu.be/vvvMb1cY0EU  ‘Transformational partnership' — LDS Church donating nearly $10M to help Black Americans https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2021/06/14/lds-church-donating/  True Order of Praying Mantis- https://ibb.co/Qd3cf1g    Email us at joeandsmithpod@gmail.com Music Provided by Eric VanAusdal with permission from the artist. The Book of Mormon is publicly available at churchofjesuschrist.org    Remember who you are and what you stand for  

This week, we discuss "Mannequin 2: On the Move", which is honestly one of the best sequels we've covered this year. This movie has the perfect 80s/90s feel to it and a great cast that has a young Kristy Swanson, William Ragsdale, Stuart Pankin, Meshach Taylor,, and Terry Kiser absolutely CRUSHING IT! Does this movie have plot holes? Yes, it's like swiss cheese, but it doesn't even matter because it is still hilarious. We discuss kissing mannequins, sexy vs sporty perfume, broadway shows put on by a department store, the german Three Stooges, and more. This is a video review you can watch at sequelsonly.com/Mannequin2 Next up is our review "Escape from LA" where we discuss a movie where basketball can be life or death and that's not a metaphor. Follow us on all social media @sequelsonly and our website is sequelsonly.com Review, rate, and share us with your friends, enemies, neighbors, exes, and even that annoying supermarket clerk! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Collect your various plastic lady parts and prepare to literally turn women into objects as we cringe all over Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall's disappointing relationship in 1987's Mannequin. Why did Roxie get shafted so badly by this movie? Who do we need to punish for the horrible violation that is James Spader's hair? Can we just spend our days drinking cocktails with Estelle Getty and spilling tea with Meshach Taylor? And did Alex just reveal that she's a serial killer? There are no answers, only Ham Spader.   Read Randall's full episode notes at yourenofun.com.And follow us on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter. 

Sometimes, iconic characters from a movie become pop culture references that outlast and outshine the movie itself. Sometimes, you'd rent a movie at Blockbuster based on the cover alone. And sometimes, ambitious white women in ancient Egypt or “Hauptmann-Koenig” time travel and teleport into beautiful mannequins in a department store in Philly! In 1987 and 1991, that sometimes and those iconic characters were the namesakes of MANNEQUIN and MANNEQUIN TWO: ON THE MOVE. Whether in the role played by Kim Cattrall in the first outing (playing an Egyptian character - in ancient Egypt) or by Kristy Swanson in the sequel, the female lead of this well-known franchise is a woman hopelessly trapped in a department store window mannequin until a hapless and bumbling (but secretly talented!) handsome guy named Jonathan or Jason arrives to become her instant true love and render the force of life into her immobile body. In both movies, Meshach Taylor plays the indefatigable and fabulous Hollywood Montrose, an out and proud gay man who does window displays at the Prince and Company department store and who helps these men meet their mannequin matches. How moving are Mannequin's representations of women and of “Hollywood” in 2022? Is the Mannequin still vibrant and vivacious - or have time or Egyptian gods or a cursed necklace turned her back into cold, expressionless, painted fiberglass? Also, why don't more movies Have A Dog? Our podcast hosts surveyed every cranny and corridor of Prince and Company by hang glider to answer those questions and revisit these movies. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @WWWYshow, on Facebook at Facebook.com/WWWYShow and email episode suggestions to wwwyshow@gmail.com. Don't forget to subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts (or wherever you get your podcasts) so more folks check out the show! Help us defray the costs of creating this show, which include recording remotely, purchasing movies/shows/music to review, delivery food to eat our feelings, and producing & editing in-house at the MFP Studio in Los Angeles, California by donating to our Patreon account at patreon.com/WhenWeWereYoung

Mariann Aalda is a national treasure. She is a groundbreaking actress, a stand-up comedian, a performance artist and an Age Anarchist. Mariann Aalda has had a long and successful career in the entertainment industry. In the 1980s, Mariann was a Daytime TV trailblazer as one of the first African-American soap opera heroines, play the feisty, young criminal defense attorney, DiDiMannister, on ABC's Edge of Night, she also had long-term, recurring daytime roles on CBS Guiding Light and NBC's Sunset Beach. Mariyan is probably best known for her role on Designing Women as Meshach Taylor's yuppie-from-hell girlfriend, Lita. She had a flourishing Primetime TV Career starring opposite comic legend Redd Foxx, and Touched by An Angel star, Della Rese Mariann, and has also had many guest-starring roles in comedies headlined by Kirstie Alley, Mo'Nique, John Ritter, Brett Butler, HeanSmart, Delta Burke, and Robert Guillaume. Now in her 70's Mariann is not resting on her laurels but is now pursuing other exciting projects. She is a trained hypnotherapist and ANLP practitioner. Mariann is also passionate about prosecuting ageism and bringing diversity, candor, and humor to the exploration of the modern older woman. Her activism has been nationally recognized and is an AARP age disrupter. Mariann has been recognized by the California State Assembly as "Volunteer of the Year and by the Los Angeles Dept. of Children's SErvices for her work with at-risk youth at Friends of the Family and MacLaren Children's Center. Mariann has also had groundbreaking success in her solo play "Aging is A Bitch But I'm Going To Wrestle That Bitch To The Ground!" I had a wonderful time talking with Mariann. She is brilliant and has such a refreshing and honest view of what aging really means in today's society. Her multi-facet approach to destroying the myths of aging and bringing to the attention of all that ageism is something we should all be aware of care about ( especially since we all will grow old one day - if we are lucky) Some of the topics we talk about: What her definition of ageism is Why it is important to address the issue of ageism The importance of getting in touch with your authenticity as an older woman What it has been like growing old in Hollywood How women have been "hypnotized" to believe that older women aren't attractive and vital How important it is to celebrate your age and figure out who you are What it is to be an age disrupter The markets that are being missed by NOT telling stories for older people The need to see positive images of older women and why it is important for society in general What an "age anarchist" is and why it is important to be one and much more ... Enjoy this podcast and please share it with a friend! Maryann Alda truly is a groundbreaking, multifaceted, age anarchist who is making a huge difference in how our society defines aging while creating a new way of "being old" in society. https://www.mariannaaldainherprime.com/ https://beacons.page/mariannaalda_ageingshamelessly Click here to find out more about your host Lynnis Woods-Mullins --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/vibelivingpodcast/message

In this episode of "A Conversation With," I sat down with Dorez Douglas. She is an author, poet, and film producer located in Los Angeles, California. She shared many nuggets about the film industry and here is just one of the nuggets she shared: How to tell if you have what it takes to be a filmmaker. "I'll tell you a good first project for filmmakers and most of them don't want to do it because they say, well, I can't tell a story in five minutes. But you should do a five or ten minutes short just to see how it goes and to see what it is that, you know, and what you don't know. And if you can, if at all possible, try to do it write the story in such a way that you need minimal locations should be 1- 2 at the most. Or try to find one location that has different areas, you know, that you can use maybe a backyard or patio or front porch or whatever it is. And you know, or rent an Airbnb, shoot, whatever you're gonna shoot all in that one location, five minutes. Usually, that equals about five pages depending on how much action you have in the story. And if you do that for this is just only for filmmakers to do that. You'll see whether or not you have what it takes. " ================== Dorez Douglas BIO: Dorez Douglas is an author, poet and producer in Los Angeles, California. She got her start as co-executive producer of a children's animated special for ABC-TV. The program, “Jirimpimbira: An African Folktale” aired in 1995 and received a Parents Choice Award. It featured the voices of Diahann Carroll, Paul Winfield, James Avery, Meshach Taylor, Dawnn Lewis and Jamil Smith. In the late 90's, Douglas created the Entertainment Industry Training Program (EITP) as part of Concerned Citizens of South Central Los Angeles. The program trained youth (13-18 years old) for jobs behind the camera and was co-sponsored by DreamWorks and Sony Pictures Entertainment. For the past two decades, Douglas and her partner, 2x Academy-Award winner Willie D. Burton, have produced various projects including a feature film, "Beverlyhood.". The outrageous comedy featured Kym Whitley, Lavell Crawford, Walter Powell, Yolanda "Yo-Yo" Whittaker and Destiny's Child. In September 2020, Douglas and Burton shot a short film called "Voices," starring Lamman Rucker. The film premiered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and in Los Angeles, California. It has been submitted to several film festivals. Currently in production is "Still We Rise: Life in 2020," a documentary profiling various people around the country dealing with The Pandemic, including four men living in a group home. Their next project is a docu-drama about the African-American female founder of one of the top Charter Schools in Louisiana. Filming will start in September 2021. Feature projects in development include: "The Untold Secret," "Legal Hitman," and “Desire,” all based on true stories, and "Cabin 4,” a supernatural thriller. Douglas was born in Detroit, Michigan, but moved to Los Angeles in 1980. She is a former gospel singer and is the daughter of a minister. Douglas has written three eBooks about the entertainment industry. Submit Your Short Film: The Film Collective --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support

Intro: Mummies vs. Zombies, cancer doulasLet Me Run This By You: Gina has projection issues. Interview: We talk to Joe Mantegna about Morton College, The Goodman School of Drama, Arthur Lessac, starting his career with HAIR, Dr. Charles McGaw, The Shubert Theater, Morton West High School, André De Shields, Jonathan Banks, Carrie Snodgrass, his close relationship with Bella Itkin, Geraldine Page, Eugenie Leontovich, Patrick Henry, playing Judas in Godspell, Organic Theater,  the Grease premiere at Kingston Mines theater, Jack Wallace, Medusa Challenger,  Stuart Gordon, the sci-fi play Warp!, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Dennis Franz,  John Heard, Richard Gilliland, Meshach Taylor,  The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit, Esai Morales, Edward James Olmos,  Bleacher Bums, Robert Smigel, winning the Tony, Mandy Patinkin, his approach to ensemble acting, breaking news about  Criminal Minds!, House of Games, dealing with David Mamet's language, American Buffalo, Sexual Perversity in Chicago, A Life in the Theatre, William H. Macy, going up on his lines on opening night of Glengarry Glen Ross, Lindsay Crause, Nan Cibula-Jenkins, Vincent Gardenia, and why JOE MANTEGNA PREFERS TALKING TO US OVER THE NEW YORK TIMES! Hopefully, next time we'll get into the Jim Clemente of it all, about Southern Italian miners migrating to the American Southwest, and Wait Until Spring Bandini

Rebels, once a year I treat myself to a special gift. The gift of laughter, or friendship, and of making Stuarts skin crawl for an hour and 37 minutes. In a very special RWAC watch party for our Patreon and fan page, Myself, Chad, Stuart, and special guest/friend of the pod Harrison watched "Mannequin 2: Mannequin on the Move" (1991)Did Stuart like the film?! Did he finally see the light of the Mannequin? Enjoy our review after we watched the film and if you want to hear our full real-time watch of the film , head over to our Patreon for the full review! Mannequin 2: Mannequin on the Move (1991) Written by Edward Rugoff and Directed by Stewart Raffill. Starring Kristy Swanson, William Ragsdale and Meshach Taylor. A young department store intern falls in love with a female store mannequin who is really a peasant girl fallen under a thousand-year spell. She comes to life whenever he removes the cursed necklace from her.Available for viewing on Youtube!Hear this episode early on Patreon!  http://patreon.com/rwacpodMerch Store: https://rwacshop.online/RWACpod on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rwacpodFollow on IG:  @RWACpodWhere to find the Rebels:Stefan: @sjmaroni on IGBearSailorMoon: @bearsailormooonon all social mediaCarlotta Carlisle: @carlottacarlisle on IG / Carlotta1987 on RedBubbleChad: @cski01 on IGPJ: @xndra_design on IGStu: @janikon_ on IG & TikTok

CLOUDY WITNESS: BLESSEDLY ASSURED by Janette JonesBlessed assurance Jesus is mine... Overcomers often find themselves humming this well-known Christian hymn while going through the day-to-day uncertainties of life.Cloudy Witness/Blessedly Assured, tale weaving at its best, takes the reader into the presumptuous world of Etta Mae and Donnie Smith, Tonika and Josh Gibbons, Delilah and Damien Whitman. Included in the mix is fast talking rumormonger, Stephanie Willis. Upon which two of these unsuspecting souls also experience life changing encounters with a clandestine figure clad in white.Cloudy Witness merges two inspirational stage projects together in a most unique way. Hebrews 12:1a NIV "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses...." serves as the focal point. The end result of it all is an awe inspiring work of Christian fiction.Janette is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and currently serves as an associate minister at Allen Chapel AME Church in Omaha, Nebraska.  As a prior military family, Janette and her husband of forty-eight years, both native North Carolinians, traveled extensively to numerous faraway places as Germany, France, England, and Greece. The Jones' are the proud parents of two adult sons and one daughter with three grandkids. As an accomplished playwright, director and producer Janette's first stage production titled Sistah Girl debuted in 2002. The stage production received rave reviews that led to its eagerly awaited presentation for two years afterward. Its follow up, Sistah Girl Revisited debuted in 2005. Then as a tribute to a beloved deceased cast member, Sistah Girl Now & Again was produced in 2008 at the Witherspoon Concert Hall (Joslyn Art Museum).Cloudy Witness/Blessedly Assured was birthed in 2012 with its long-awaited sequel Finding A Happy Medium followed in 2018. Any questions lacking answers in Cloudy Witness are skillfully remedied well beyond speculation in this rewarding sequel. Janette was a featured personality in the Emmy Award-winning 2009 documentary, ‘An Inaugural Ride to Freedom: The Legacy of a People, a Movement, and a Mission,' an Omowale Akintunde film. The documentary was a depiction of a cross-country bus trip made by college students, and members of the Omaha community to the inauguration of then President Barak Obama.   Still, later in 2010, Janette was later cast in Omawale's 2010 film ‘Wigger' featuring Anna Marie Horsford, and Meshach Taylor.Janette's love for floral designing as well as event planning culminated into a home based designing business. Make My Day Floral Creations/Event Planner founded over twenty some years ago with event planning, fashion show production, floral designing becoming yet another major part of a highly acclaimed repertoire. Janette's bridal floral designs have been commissioned from clients as far away as Chicago, Arizona, Texas, California and Georgia.  Both literary works are available online at Amazon, Barnes & Nobles. etc., or you may visit her website and receive a personalized copy! To learn more about this versatile overachiever please visit www.jusjan.com or visit her Facebook page: Cloudy Witness.https://www.amazon.com/Cloudy-Witness-Blessedly-Janette-Jones-ebook/dp/B0792X7WDNhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/glsuho8121.mp3   FINDING A HAPPY MEDIUM: LET THE REDEEMED SAY SO by Janette JonesTherefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud ofwitnesses ... "Hebrews 12: 1 NIVInspirational-fiction author / playwright Janette Jones hasdone it again!The gamut of dramatic emotions you'll experience in thisawe-inspiring work of fiction are endless!Finding a Happy Medium , the Sequel picks up where CloudyWitness / Blessedly Assured left off!The Smiths, the Gibbons, the Whitman's and Stephanie Willis'quest to 'find a happy medium' between the unforeseeninvasion with paranormal of the biblical-kind continues.Expect even more drama from the biblical specters as theyexact their out-of-character demeanor and expressionshttps://www.amazon.com/-/es/Janette-Jones-ebook/dp/B07B5S9H46/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1629838329&refinements=p_27%3AJanette+Jones&s=digital-text&sr=1-4&text=Janette+Joneswww.jusjan.com

This is Blacklisted Cinema, where you are encouraged to talk during the movie. The movie this episode The Beast Within is a 1982 American horror film directed by Philippe Mora and starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, L. Q. Jones, Don Gordon, R. G. Armstrong, Logan Ramsey, Katherine Moffat, & Meshach Taylor.A young woman gets assaulted by a mysterious man-creature, and years later her son begins a horrific transformation into a similar beast.Subscribe to us on itunes rate 5* @ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/blacklisted-podcast/id1058504075?mt=2PodOmatic http://blacklisted.podomatic.com/Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/blacklisted?refid=stprGoogle Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Imonfnjs7535svy3wtwdx7rhbpa?t%3DBlacklisted_Podcast IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-blacklisted-podcast-30972563/Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/01L8OZCsaKQZrN2Lm2vb22Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/56990534-aeAudible https://www.audible.com/pd/Blacklisted-Podcast-Podcast/B08K57VXZCOr wherever you steal your free podcast.

We find out how you can work a job on a “trial basis,” we meet ANTHONY!!! In fact, Salina's Sidebar explores Meshach Taylor's recollection of his character and what the show meant to him.) Oh! And a house burns down. As usual, hang around till the bitter end for some extra sugar - a fun game about a well-known character actor.

We return to the city of Philadelphia looking at the Mannequin sequel. Mannequin: On the Move from 1991 stars Kristy Swanson, William Ragsdale, and Meshach Taylor.

Co-hosts Movie Miss & Nikki Flixx discuss the 1987 "turkey" Mannequin, starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall & Meshach Taylor. *SPOILERS DUH* At the time of this episode release you can WATCH MANNEQUIN HERE: free on Tubi and Pluto tv or streaming on Amazon Prime. Be part of the bad movie conversation by following our facebook page Let’s Talk Turkeys, on Instagram at letstalkturkeys (all one word), and you can email us directly at letstalkturkeys@yahoo.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-turkeys/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lets-talk-turkeys/support

It's all about shoulder pads and big hair this week as we talk about the iconic feminist sitcom Designing Women. In Part 1 we talk all about the cast including Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Jean Smart, Delta Burke, Meshach Taylor, and the rest.  We also do a quick round of 80s and 90s TV trivia so you'll want to stick around for that. You can download your 80s Sitcom Bingo board when you become a patron of the show at Patreon.com/tvtangents.  Come find us on Facebook and in our private discussion group.  Sign up here for our newsletter for updates on the show and upcoming episodes.     

The 1991 romantic comedy film and sequel to the 1987 film Mannequin.  A young department store intern (William Ragsdale) falls in love with a female store mannequin who is really a peasant girl(Kristy Swanson)  fallen under a thousand year spell. She comes to life whenever he removes the cursed necklace from her. Also starring Meshach Taylor as the amazing Hollywood Montrose!  I am joined by Rob from "Brunch With the Helliwell's" & "Movie Geek and Proud" Podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radicalretrorewind/message

Were the window dressings even that good? What are the rules for mannequins?  Why do poor people live in dope lofts and throw out ice cream after one bite.  Also, the greatest time and place in recorded history is Philadelphia in the 1980s.

1987 is the year and Mannequin is the film this week! In our longest episode ever, Erika and Paul are completely confounded and delighted by this movie, starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall and Meshach Taylor. Also, since it comes up, they discuss how high a window they would jump out of for each other. Just normal, expected conversation when one talks about Mannequin. -Erika recommends Pretty In Pink as a palate cleanser, also starring both Andrew McCarthy and James Spader. -Paul points out that Kim Cattrall and Carole Davis both were in an early episode of Sex & the City.

Awesomeness of the '80s explodes with Diana's pick Mannequin (1987). During re-watch she was went from cringing to full buy-in with the help of the song Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now. Polina required scotch to record this episode, but was glad to finally watch a movie she missed. Thanks to our sponsor Frankie & Myrrh! Save 20% by using promo code “HAPPILY” on their selection of aroma therapy products and at the same time, you support the show! Check out the scene from the movie The Skeleton Twins Diana mentioned. A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life. Stars Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, Meshach Taylor, Estelle Getty, James Spader, G.W. Bailey, Carole Davis, Steve Vinovich, Christopher Maher, and Phyllis Newman. (from IMDb.com) Find other amazing podcasts by searching #ladypodsquad on Twitter, Facebook, and all the social media platforms. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HEAMCast, like us on Facebook @HappilyEverAftermath, and e-mail us at contact@heamcast.com.

This week Brian and Kenna are exposing the truth about department stores and coming for Philadelphia.  YOU AIN'T NOTHING, PHILLY! It's Mannequin (1987) starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall, James Spader, Carole Davis and Meshach Taylor. If you like what you hear please tell your friends!  If you LOVE what you hear give us a 5-star rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.  And don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@thebootpodcast) for more fun stuff!  You can also now find us on Ko-fi, a platform made for you to be able to support the creators you enjoy for the price of a cup of coffee. It's easy to use and will help us continue to bring you quality content every week:  Ko-fi.com/thebootpodcast

In this episode, Jamie and Doug are giddy to watch a very young River Phoenix act like a middle aged scientist and follow around an adorable baby Ethan Hawke. Sadly, interesting subplots involving Dick Miller and Meshach Taylor go un'explored' and the movie devolves into nonsense during the last third. Also, Amanda Peterson's just hanging around with nothing to do. Most of this is a good film...most of it. https://www.goodtimesgreatmovies.com Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodtimesgreatmovies Merch on TeePublic: https://www.teepublic.com/user/gtgmcast Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GTGMcast And on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodtimesgreatmoviespodcast Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodtimesgreatmovies

The fabulous Madame Michael, co-host of the K-BAE Podcast, joins the fun this week to help CeeJay and Micah unthaw all the kinks, kooks and surprisingly progressive sexual politics of 1987's MANNEQUIN, starring Andrew McCarthy, Kim Cattrall and Meshach Taylor. #MoreHollywoodForHollywood Links: Show Social Media: @Below32Pod CeeJay's Twitter & Instagram Micah's Twitter & Instagram Riley's Twitter & Instagram More music from Riley Michael on Twitter Listen to the K-BAE Podcast

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The Beast Within is an inventive and well researched film, and an original take on the traditional werewolf story. The Beast Within is a 1982 American horror film directed by Philippe Mora and starring Ronny Cox, Bibi Besch, Paul Clemens, L. Q. Jones, Don Gordon, R. G. Armstrong, Katherine Moffat, and Meshach Taylor. The film is a very loose adaptation of Edward Levy's 1981 novel of the same name. Edited and Produced by Fraser du Toit Music by zapsplat.com

It's Halloween night and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's parents are flat broke, so they ask their evil witch of an aunt for a loan. Unfortunately, Aunt Cloris Leachman hates the needy and kicks them to the curb, leaving the twins to hatch a crazy plan to save their “full” house (we're sorry). Meshach Taylor, Phil Fondacaro, and Wayne Robson all join them on a trip down the yellow brick road, to save a woman they've never met, from a magic mirror! Schkoozie schkoozie, abra kadabra, flim flam wala wala bing bang bong, this is Double Double, Toil and Trouble.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/moviedumpster)

It’s Halloween night and Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen’s parents are flat broke, so they ask their evil witch of an aunt for a loan. Unfortunately, aunt Cloris Leachman hates the needy and kicks them to the curb, leaving the twins to hatch a crazy plan to save their “full” house (we’re sorry). Meshach Taylor, Phil … Continue reading "1.30 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble" The post 1.30 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble appeared first on Movie Dumpster.

YOU CAN KINDA HEAR THE EPISODE IN THE BACKGROUND! We talk Bonerz! Bonerz! Bonerz! ... Peter Bonerz that is!, the smell of a very special episode, moral philosophy, and where've I seen Meshach Taylor before?

Gerald AlbrightGerald Albright (born August 30, 1957) is an American jazz saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist. His self-produced music features him on bass guitar, keyboards, flutes, drum programming, and background vocals. Born in Los Angeles, Albright grew up in its South Central neighborhood. He began piano lessons at an early age, even though he professed no great interest in the instrument. His love of music picked up considerably when he was given a saxophone that belonged to his piano teacher. It was further reinforced when he attended Locke High School , a breeding ground for many young West Coast musicians.[citation needed] After high school, he attended the University of Redlandswhere he received a B.S. degree in business management, minoring in music. Already a polished saxophonist by the time he enrolled in college, Albright suddenly switched to bass guitar after he saw Louis Johnson in concert.Immediately after college, Albright began to master his talent by working extensively in the studio with such artists as Anita Baker, Ray Parker, Jr., The Temptations and Olivia Newton-John. A few months after graduating from college, Gerald joined Patrice Rushen, who was in the process of forming her own band, in which he played the saxophone. Later, when the bass player left in the middle of a tour, Albright replaced him and finished the tour on bass guitar. Consequently, he often performed on both instruments. Around the same time, he also began to tour Europe with drummer Alphonse Mouzon.He has also toured with Jeff Lorber, Teena Marie, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Phil Collins, Johnny Hallyday, Anita Baker and many others. In addition to numerous appearances at clubs and jazz festivals, Albright had also been a part of the popular Jazz Explosion tours, which saw him teaming up with contemporary jazz stars like Will Downing, Jonathan Butler, Hugh Masekela, Chaka Khan and Rachelle Ferrell, among others.Albright has also made several television appearances on shows such as A Different World, Melrose Place and BET jazz segments, as well as piloting a show in Las Vegas with Designing Women star Meshach Taylor.Albright was one of the ten featured saxophonists who performed at Bill Clinton's inauguration. He was also featured at the Presidential Summit, as well as several private functions for the President.Albright is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Albright now lives with his family near Denver, Colorado. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andrew McCarthy and Kim Cattrall star in this smash hit bubblegum romance about a struggling artist who falls in love with a mannequin possessed by a lovelorn ancient Egyptian spirit who turns his life around.  James Spader, Estell Getty, and Meshach Taylor have supporting roles in this quintessential 80s fantasy-romance.  Does it hold up?

Chip and Jeff took a very rare night off from running and enjoyed some pizza, tea, and phantastic indoor conversation with Philadelphia’s Number One Trusted News Source, Dan McQuade from Deadspin.com. The following topics were discussed: favorite places to run in Philly, E-A-G-L-E-S, Roger Rabbit, ice axes, Kid’s Choice Awards, Quidditch, Ben Franklin Bridge, Pet Talk featuring Detective John Munch, Raise The Cat, Memphis Showboats, Huffamoose, Tuba Gooding Jr., Philadelphia half marathons, Boyz II Men, Fergie’s Pub, “Mannequin,” Meshach Taylor, Sneakerheads, and the untimely death of hitchBOT.

Designing Women “Killing All the Right People” (5 October, 1987) Julia (Dixie Carter) and the rest of the Sugerbaker Coven are tasked with designing the funeral of fellow interior designer a tragic gay trope Kendall (Tony Goldwyn). Young President Fitz is dying of AIDS and wants the girls to help him go out in style. Meanwhile Mary Jo (Annie Potts) is taking on the local conservative School Marm and must debate in favor of sex education in schools. Mary Jo argues sex ed is not just stopping STIs but saving lives as its still 1987 and AIDS is still some scary voodoo curse. Julia goes on a classic tirade against a closed minded client and possibly loses a mint in revenue but it doesn’t matter because they put on the jazziest ‘Nawlins style funeral for Kendall who succumbs to illness by the time the credits roll. Episode 26 of Very Special Television tackles serious business like the AIDS epidemic, sex ed in elementary schools and Meshach Taylor’s ambiguous sexuality. Come along won’t you?! Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on iTunes! www.facebook.com/VERYSPECIALTELEVISION/ www.instagram.com/veryspecialtelevision/ facebook: @veryspecialtelevision instagram: @veryspecialtelevision twitter: @BestMenMedia

The Boys open the show revealing their new door to door marketing plan. Steve Ausburne reveals tips for how to deal with Jehovah's Witnesses. Joke stealing comes up, BEEEEEF!. The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon seems to be doing okay. We learn all about Canadian Jesus. Candied bacon sounds delicious. Favorite 90's cartoons like Duck Tails, Rescue Rangers, Animaniacs, Tiny Tunes, & Darkwing Duck are remembered fondly. Whiskey Tasting Time! Sonoma County Distilling Company 2nd Chance Wheat is on the menu. Cookie Butter from Trader Joes is amazing but Barrel Proof has plans to go deeper…think Cookie Centipede. Healthy foods like Jack in the Box Tacos and McDonald's Salads are craved. Casey Williams reveals his Costco Sample Strategies. Steve manages to shoehorn in Baltimora and Tarzan Boy. Guns N' Roses and Metallica Easter Eggs are revealed. Thunder Cat is Steve's new favorite band. The career of Meshach Taylor is discussed which dovetails nicely into plans to expand the Weekend at Bernie's Cinematic Universe. WHERE ARE THE LINKS!?!?… iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/barrel-proof-comedy-podcast/id1029674204?mt=2 Website = http://www.barrelproofcomedy.com/ Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/barrelproofcomedy   Email = barrelproofcomedy@gmail.com Twitter = @barrelproofpod

In this episode we pay tribute to Meshach Taylor. We had a segment of Tell It Like It Is where a caller spoke his mind about his ex girlfriend. We played music by Warrent. And we talked about new years resolutions and getting back on track to the journey to you. This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Annie and Colleen (and Mikey) return but they are not alone...dunt dunt dunnnnn! The Fluff Studio has been taken over by the ghosts of Jerry Lewis and Meshach Taylor not to mention the huge bunch of trained murderous/singing birds. *audible gasp!* How will our heroes survive? Thankfully crimefighters/music band My Teenage Stride is there to save them! Join them as they battle their way through a dreaded "Jazz Brunch" to teach all of you just how to survive and, ya know, avoid using real bathrooms and stuff. Musical and Studio Guest: My Teenage Stride performing "To Live and Die in the Airport Lounge" and "Golden Bats" Tales of Wonder: * Helpful Tips on Ways to Insert "Meshach Taylor" into Conversations * Pee Confessions * Llamas and their love of Shrimp Popcorn * Jerry Lewis: Demon-on-ic Force * My Teenage Russian or Communist Jacket Walk: Discussing Band Names Most Memorable Lines Taken Out of Context: * "Betamax 1883: We're Sturdy as a Tophat." * "You know I used to think it remarkable that at night you never left your room...but no you're peeing out the window." * "This f'ing stegasaurus was all up in my grill!" * "Senator, you're no Jazz Brunch."

Annie and Colleen (and Mikey) return but they are not alone...dunt dunt dunnnnn! The Fluff Studio has been taken over by the ghosts of Jerry Lewis and Meshach Taylor not to mention the huge bunch of trained murderous/singing birds. *audible gasp!* How will our heroes survive? Thankfully crimefighters/music band My Teenage Stride is there to save them! Join them as they battle their way through a dreaded "Jazz Brunch" to teach all of you just how to survive and, ya know, avoid using real bathrooms and stuff. Musical and Studio Guest: My Teenage Stride performing "To Live and Die in the Airport Lounge" and "Golden Bats" Tales of Wonder: * Helpful Tips on Ways to Insert "Meshach Taylor" into Conversations * Pee Confessions * Llamas and their love of Shrimp Popcorn * Jerry Lewis: Demon-on-ic Force * My Teenage Russian or Communist Jacket Walk: Discussing Band Names Most Memorable Lines Taken Out of Context: * "Betamax 1883: We're Sturdy as a Tophat." * "You know I used to think it remarkable that at night you never left your room...but no you're peeing out the window." * "This f'ing stegasaurus was all up in my grill!" * "Senator, you're no Jazz Brunch."