Podcasts about Nell Carter

You may know her face best from her six years as Samantha Kanisky on Gimme A Break but her voice is now everywhere from The Loud House to Digimon Adventure to Doc McStuffins to Clifford's Puppy Days and well beyond. Laura Jill Miller was a little girl from Allentown, PA with a big talent who was starring in local dinner theater productions when she stuck her head into a Broadway door playing a familiar tune and earned a part in The Music Man with Dick Van Dyke!Lara traces her remarkable show biz path with Lisa and Weezy, including some shared history with Weezy who was working as a studio page when she first met Lara on Gimme A Break!Lara shares memorable Hollywood encounters, from Peter Scolari teaching her how to juggle and Kim Fields being the only other kid on TV with braces and an early friendship with Sarah Jessica Parker who was filming Square Pegs on the lot.She also reflects on cherished memories of Nell Carter, who took Lara under her wing while Weezy was on the receiving end of a sharp admonition from Nell not tattle on her to The Enquirer. (She didn't.)Does Lara feel like she got to fully experience her childhood? Why did she leave acting for college and law school and how and why did she return!?That second act led to an enormously successful voice acting career, beginning with Clifford's Puppy Days alongside Henry Winkler and some of the industry's most celebrated voice performers.She gives a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the realities of voice acting, from performing dramatic falls, injury sounds, and over-the-top video game death cries to discovering the unique voices that bring animated characters to life. Lara also compares the worlds of sitcom and voice acting, revealing the very different skills demanded by each. And in IMDB Roulette, Lara recalls how Michael Keaton showed up for her 16th birthday party, how to share a stage with The Care Bears while violently ill and the intricate particulars of a death-defying balancing act on Circus of the Stars!Plus, actor, writer, and journalist Brandon Ogborn stops by to discuss his one-man show, Stay At Home Dad, a brutally honest comedy about keeping tiny humans alive when you are dying inside. Brandon shares how and why he constructed his play and reflects on how his choice to parent differently than his own folks has become a deeply healing experience.Path Points of Interest:Lara Jill MillerLara Jill Miller on WikiLara Jill Miller on IMDbLara Jill Miller on YoutubeLara Jill Miller on InstagramLara Jill Miller on FacebookBrandon Ogborn on InstagramStay At Home Dad with Brandon Ogborn - September 5th Show at the UCB AnnexGimme A Break

MICHAEL COLBY is the librettist/lyricist of such musicals as CHARLOTTE SWEET (Drama Desk Award nomination), TALES OF TINSELTOWN, NORTH ATLANTIC (Show Business Award), SLAY IT WITH MUSIC (off-Broadway & London), MRS. McTHING, THEY CHOSE ME!, and LUDLOW LADD. He was chief writer for the Drama Desk Award-winning New Amsterdam Theatre Company and has been a writer for The NY Festival of Song and Theatre By the Blind.He is the author of the well-received autobiographical book “The Algonquin Kid: Adventures Growing Up at New York's Legendary Hotel.” Jay Records has released CDs of TALES OF TINSELTOWN, CHARLOTTE SWEET (the complete show), and LUDLOW LADD. DANGEROUS, a musical he co-wrote, has recently been optioned for Broadway.Michael wrote continuity for two benefits at the 92nd Street Y: STANDING OVATIONS (starring Carol Channing, Nell Carter, Elaine Stritch, Leslie Uggams, and other great ladies of the theatre) and THE LONGEST RUNNING SHOW ON BROADWAY (a tribute to Maurice Levine, hosted by Angela Lansbury). He also wrote STEPHEN SCHWARTZ: A MUSICAL CELEBRATION, a benefit for the Directors Company, starring Betty Buckley, Paul Shaffer, Kathy Najimi, et al.He created special material for ANIMAL CRACKERS (Paper Mill Playhouse/Goodspeed), lyrics for MEESTER AMERIKA (The Garage Theatre, NJ) and THE HUMAN HEART (at Marymount Manhattan College), and the narration for THE MAYOR MUSICALS, a benefit for Musicals In Concert hosted by Sheldon Harnick. Among the personalities for whom Mr. Colby has written material are Linda Lavin, Tony Randall, Tovah Feldshuh, Andrea McArdle, Robert Cuccioli, Savion Glover, Dina Merrill, Susan Stroman, Michael Feinstein, Natalie Douglas, Jack Gilford, Sharon McNight, Tom Wopat, Tony Yazbeck, Kristin Chenoweth, Bruce Adler, Lainie Kazan, Jane Powell, Julie Wilson, Alison Fraser, Donna McKechnie, & Cicely Tyson.Michael's movie credits include writing the title song for the film HEART OF THE BEHOLDER.He currently serves as Vice President of the acclaimed off-Broadway company, Urban Stages. There, he has written, produced, and often hosted annual benefits for their Winter Rhythms series.  These include: The Algonquin Kid, Ludlow Ladd in Concert, Other Lives: The Story Songs of Michael Colby (also an album from JAY Records), The Algonquin Retrospective (Nights at the Algonquin and Created at the Algonquin), Holiday Regards (MAC Award nomination), and the upcoming Cast of Characters.A member of BMI and the Dramatists Guild, Michael has a BA in English from Northwestern University and an MA in Drama from NYU. He lives in Metuchen, NJ with his wife Andrea.Website

Ken Navarro began his recording career in Los Angeles as a premier session guitarist, performer and composer, performing and recording with artists as diverse as Doc Severinsen, Nell Carter, John Patitucci, Eric Gale, Vicki Carr, Dave Koz, Ann Jillian and Alex Acuna. In 1990, Ken established his own musical identity with the release of his debut album, The River Flows. With each successive album, Ken has received increasing acclaim and recognition as a leading stylist in Contemporary Jazz. Ken has made concert appearances at festivals, clubs, performing arts centers throut the world. Ken has shared the stage with artists such as Spyro Gyra, Chuck Mangione, Najee, Chris Botti, The Rippingtons, David Sanborn, Joe Sample, Jean Luc Ponty, Stanley Clarke, Larry Carlton, George Howard, Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Keiko Matsui, David Benoit, Boney James and many others.  Ken's contribution to Contemporary and Mainstream Jazz goes beyond his personal artistry. Ken has produced successful albums for Narada/EMI recording artist Eric Darius as well as saxophonist Tony Craddock Jr. and pianist Jay Rowe to name a few. As founder of Positive Music Records, Ken is responsible for launching and furthering the recording careers of saxophonist Brandon Fields, guitarists Grant Geissman, Thom Rotella and Pat Kelley, and keyboardists Gregg Karukas, Jay Rowe and Marcus Johnson. Ken's vision of a musician's record label has enhanced the genre with over 35 new artists and 100 releases.

The Missionaries has Vincent and Len combing through the history of Black Teen actors in the 1980s and the origin of the Buddy-Cop genre (would you believe 1974?). They shower respect and flowers on the career of Lorriane Toussaint while questioning the legacy of Nell Carter. Vincent asks, "Who's Dean Jones?" Then, the Men of Micheaux are a couple of flies on the wall for director RaMell Ross's visual poem about small towns in Alabama. Please find us on PATREON patreon.com/micheauxmission Thank you for your support! Proud member of the BLEAV Podcast Network | Every Sport, Every Topic, Everywhere. www.bleav.com  You can always email us at micheauxmission@gmail.com  We're making video versions of our reviews! Be sure to follow us on the following platforms:  YouTube Tiktok Instagram Threads  Credits:  Len Webb produces and edits the show. Vincent Williams is the co-producer, and Moe Poplar is our associate producer. Our theme music is by Alexa Gold.  ••If you'd like to advertise with or sponsor us, please e-mail micheauxmission@gmail.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week, We Disrupt This Broadcast is excited to share an epiode of American Masters: Creative Spark. In this episode, actress, comedian and writer Natasha Rothwell shares how she connects to her character Belinda's journey of self-discovery and how she collaborated with creator Mike White to bring greater nuance to the character. She reflects on the importance of diverse storytelling in Hollywood, the inspiration she drew from actress Nell Carter, and why she believes the arts are an empathy machine. Rothwell also opens up about her experience as a neurodivergent creator, the power of destigmatizing diagnoses, and the untapped potential of art. As she puts it, “From water lilies to Lily Tomlin, it's all awesome.”

This week Ken welcomes the astounding accomplished, TV all star, casting royalty Joel Thurm on the show.   Ken and Joel discuss his book, "Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season", the importance of caffiene, Hollywood tellalls, how to guides, judging all of the NBC pilots from 80-90 ish, the Brendon Tartikoff era of NBC, Fred Silverman, making money producing old people shows, Grant Tinker, homophobia in Hollywood, producing Elvira Mistress of the Dark, NBC Films, trusting and listening to your star, how "difficult" actresses are usually just right and standing up for themselves, getting typecast casting comedy, Bicentenial Minutes, growing up in rural Brooklyn, starting out at the top, working on high quality projects at CBS, Bob Newhart, starting on Broadway, getting Charlton Heston gas, having mentors, your grandparents having a dairy farm, befriending Pearl Bailey, the choice of being fired or promoted, always having an eye for casting, strong women, moving to LA with a job that wasn't a job, Nell Carter, the creation of Gimme a Break, Baywatch, discovering David Hasselhoff, being head of talent for Spelling-Goldberg, Starsky and Hutch, only being friends with excelleng casting directors, Love Boat, Fantasy Island, casting reality TV, Pop Stars for Stone Stanley, giving Nicole Scherzinger her big break, needing to remind Nicole Scherzinger you gave her her big break, why casting directors are like fairy godmothers, having a very small part in casting the post Lorne year of SNL, casting Grease, Rocky Horror, having four hours of network TV you cast on the air every week, telling it like it is, Ted Danson's f**kability, Boy in the Plastic Bubble, being handy, charity work, and casting Cheers. 

Back in the building for 2025, this A-Side 'sode of SURFACE NOISE is one not to miss! Join our dais of doomsdayers as they look into their crystal balls and share their predictions for record collecting (their own and the hobby as a whole) for 2025. Then we get a segment called "Give Me a Break" (and no, this will not serve as a Nell Carter tribute). Don't be late, and don't be lame. SURFACE NOISE is the name of our game! But first: as mentioned at the end of this show, please consider helping a member of the Vinyl Community who is recovering from a horrific auto accident. Info here: Link to lend help to VC'er Brooke ( @PGHVINYL ): https://gofund.me/16be59f7 IG: https://www.instagram.com/pghvinyl   For more on Concert Buddie: https://www.youtube.com/@ConcertBuddie https://concertbuddie.com   For more on Jason Roxas: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonRoxas   For more on Jose Moreno Rahn: https://www.youtube.com/@josemorenorahn https://auroracentralrecords.bandcamp.com   For more on David Bianco (Safe & Sound Texas Audio Excursion): https://www.youtube.com/@SafeAndSoundTXAudioExcursion https://www.whatnot.com/user/vinyl4ever/shop     For more information on Vinyl Community Podcasts: https://vinylcommunitypodcasts.com   . . . . .   Don't forget to visit FOTS (friends of the show) Vinyl Storage Solutions for the BEST sleeves to protect your best records (and your worst). Save 10% using the code(s) below: VCP10 https://vinylstoragesolutions.ca  

Bassist, composer, educator and actor John Brown teaches at Duke University and currently serves as Vice Provost for the Arts, Director of the Jazz Program and Professor of the Practice of Music. He has performed internationally with artists like Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Elvin Jones, Nnenna Freelon, Cyrus Chestnut, Diahann Carroll, Rosemary Clooney, Nell Carter, Lou Donaldson, Slide Hampton, Nicholas Payton, Frank Foster, Larry Coryell, Cedar Walton, Fred Wesley, Bernard Purdie and Mark Whitfield, as well as giving regular performances as a substitute with the North Carolina Symphony since 1992. He has performed for President Barack Obama, and at major national and international venues and festivals in Asia, Europe and across North and South America. John has a Grammy nomination for his performance and co-writing on Nnenna Freelon's 1996 Concord release, Shaking Free, and he has an Emmy nomination for producing the first Duke Student Arts Showcase. He has also produced and performed on recordings for Nnenna Freelon and Linda Lavin. The film One Night in Kernersville (documenting the first recording session of John's Big Band) won “Best Short Film” at the Full Frame Film Festival, “Best Cinematography” at the Charlotte Film Festival and was featured on the Documentary Channel. John has also served multiple times as a juror and as Chair for the Pulitzer Prize in Music and for various engagements with the National Endowment for the Arts. 

Kecia Lewis is celebrating 40 triumphant years as a dynamic storyteller on stage and screen in the entertainment industry. Lewis' rich career of portraying formidable women has come full circle with her critically acclaimed, Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics Circle nominated, and Lucille Lortel Award winning performance of Miss Liza Jane in Alicia Keys' Broadway hit musical Hell's Kitchen. Entertainment Weekly proclaims "Lewis is commanding...her voice is a weapon, and she knows just when to fire." Kecia's Broadway journey began with her debut at 18 years old in the original company of Dreamgirls. In addition to originating on Broadway iconic roles in Once On This Island, The Drowsy Chaperone, and Leap of Faith, Kecia has graced the Broadway stage in The Gospel at Colonus (with Morgan Freeman), Big River, Ain't Misbehavin' (standby for Nell Carter) and Children of a Lesser God. Off Broadway she has starred in the title role of Mother Courage (CSC), The Skin of Our Teeth (TFNA - Obie Award Winner), Dessa Rose (LCT - Drama Desk nom.), and Marie and Rosetta (ATC - Lortel & Drama League Nom, Obie Award Winner). Kecia's work on the reboot of MAD ABOUT YOU was loved by fans and critics alike. Other selected TV guest and recurring roles include "And Just Like That" (Max), "With Love" (Amazon), "The Passage (Fox), The Blacklist (NBC), Law and Order SVU (NBC) and “Wu-Tang: An American Saga” (Hulu). As a vocalist Kecia has performed in Canada, Switzerland, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Russia. Kecia can also be seen in Evan Parter's feature “The Independent” alongside Brian Cox, Jodie Turner-Smith and John Cena which is now streaming on Peacock.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're 3 nerdy dudes who got one pod, we love TV and don't shut up with a Yeti mic and a Riverside Subscription It's REBA! Starring SNL vet Kenan Thompson (aka Reba McEntire), this show originally started under a different name and premise all together, but became the southern living sitcom to end all southern living sitcoms. With a pilot cast boosted heavily by an appearance from Nell Carter, Reba became a syndication darling and it's easy to see why. So come grab some ersters on a half shell and get the camera ready for a shotgun wedding, It's Reba! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pilotslicense/support

“The Courtship of Bess Richards” (October 4, 1986) The second episode of Amen concerns Sherman Hemsley's Ernie trying to land his choir a new singer in Nell Carter's Bess, and the result is a comedy of errors in which both he and she perform romantic interest that neither is capable of actually feeling. The result is a WWF-style wrestling match between these two iconic sitcom stars, and we're joined once again by Dr. Alfred L. Martin to discuss how this is rendered all the stranger because Hemsley and Carter both were closeted and therefore all too accustomed to acting out hetero identities different from how they lived privately.  This episode mentions a TV Guide article about Sherman Hemsley's private life that I now cannot find online. However, I bought the issue on eBay and will post as soon as it arrives. You can see Zach Wilson's posting of it on Twitter. Thanks, Zach! Buy Dr. Alfred's book, The Generic Closet: Black Gayness and the Black-Cast Sitcom. Listen to Hemsley in the performance of Purlie that Alfred mentions. Watch a clip of Hemsley's gay villain turn in 2000's Screwed.  Listen to Dr. Alfred's previous episodes: Roc Has a Gay Uncle Moesha Meets a Gay Guy Sanford Arms Meets a Gay — And He's Black!

“Joey's First Crush” (January 28, 1987) Few other shows changed as much as Gimme a Break, which began as a fish-out-of-water sitcom that had Nell Carter playing mom to three white girls in California but ended up with Nell and her best friend, Telma Hopkins' Addy, co-parenting two white boys in New York. Minus the kids, it's basically a female-female twist on Perfect Strangers, only they don't get steady boyfriends. Perhaps in an effort to make the show seem less gay, they tossed in a happily married character… who was played by newcomer Rosie O'Donnell. This episode, which is the second of Gimme a Break's outings to feature actual gay characters, showcases a lot of how this show ended up pretty damn gay. … Now that I think about it, maybe the only sitcom that changed as much over its run was Ellen — and that's pretty notable, right? Listen to our previous Gimme a Break episodes. Learn all about Betty and Barney Hill in the Monday Afternoon Movie episode about 1975's The UFO Incident. Watch: Andy Gibb dueting with Nell Carter on Gimme a Break Gimme a Break's famous Motown medley Rosie O'Donnell on Star Search

To frame the new biopic of Leonard Bernstein (courtesy of Bradley Cooper), we look at all of the Maestro's Broadway music used in the film, plus additional performances by Comden and Green, Audra McDonald, Boris Karloff, Nell Carter and more.

“Nell and the Kid” (April 28, 1983) As if network TV didn't have enough sitcoms about non-biological parents stepping in to care for parentless children, Gimme a Break — itself a show about a woman acting as a substitute mother for three girls — has a second season episode in which Nell Carter's character meets a spunky orphan (LaShana Dendy) and then entrusts her to the care of the neighborhood deli owner (Don Rickles). It didn't end up becoming its own series, but Drew and Glen are pretty sure that this serves as a sort of soft launch for another show that has the same premise and which launched on NBC's schedule the following fall. You can watch this episode of Gimme a Break on YouTube. Listen to us discuss Gimme a Break's gay episode. Go shop at our TeePublic store! Follow: GEE on Facebook • GEE's Facebook Group • GEE on Twitter • GEE on Instagram • Drew on Twitter • Glen on Twitter Listen: Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Google Podcasts • Himalaya • TuneIn And yes, we do have an official website! We even have episode transcripts courtesy of Sarah Neal. Our logo was designed by Rob Wilson. This episode's art was designed by Ian O'Phelan.

We hang with Mr Cooper in this episode of the Showdown, looking at the 1990s sitcom starring Mark Curry, Holly Robinson, Sandra Quarterman, Raven Symone, Nell Carter and Marquise Wilson. Thanks to listener Nick O for the suggestion! 

In this one, Jerry and Eddie talk the best of a bad era of music, Jerry running very late to his own show, Trump speaks, another Super Nintendo game we wished existed (this one is: Pat Summerall's Colonoscopy), we decide which Thundercats to trade, decide who wins between Nell Carter and Esther Rolle and so much more... Enjoy!

On The Show:Tracey Gold became an actress at the age of four, first appearing in a Pepsi print ad. She appeared in two canceled series, Shirley with Shirley Jones in 1979, and Goodnight Beantown, starring Bill Bixby in 1983. Gold was originally cast as the youngest daughter in the original pilot series of the sitcom Gimme A Break!starring Nell Carter, but was replaced by actress Lara Jill Miller when the show went to series. She played one of Albert Finney and Diane Keaton's four daughters in the feature film Shoot the Moon (1982). Gold also guest starred on her sister Missy Gold's series Benson in 1985, playing the cousin of Missy's character, Katie Gatling.In 1985, Gold auditioned for the role of Carol Seaver on Growing Pains, but was not initially cast. The actress chosen for the pilot was Elizabeth Ward, who had starred alongside Gold in The Hand-Me-Down Kid, a 1983 ABC Afterschool Special. However, test audiences did not favor Ward in the role of Carol, and she was replaced by Gold. Growing Pains ran from 1985 until 1992. During this time, Gold became a famous teen star and battled anorexia. In 1988, Gold also starred as Angela Strull in the teen film Dance 'til Dawn.On August 9, 1988, Gold and her two sisters were the only celebrities at the funeral of murdered child-actor Judith Barsi. Gold read A Child Of Mine (from the poet Edgar Albert Guest) as a eulogyVariety magazine says a new Barbie animated series, named "Barbie: A Touch of Magic", will premiere on Netflix on Sept. 14th. The show is about two Barbie characters who find a baby Pegasus and then go on an adventure. The Guardian says Lego will start selling braille-coded bricks to help visually- impaired children learn how to read. The braille bricks will be available starting in September. Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa are teaming up for a new action movie called ‘'The Wrecking Crew''. The film is described as a ‘buddy action comedy'. The plot is being kept a secretChris Pratt May Replace Super Mario Voice Actor: The Daily Mail says Chris Pratt may replace Charles Martinet as the voice of Super Mario. Martinet has announced his retirement and has voiced the character since 1991. Fans are wondering if Pratt, who faced controversy for being cast as Mario in the 2023 movie, will replace Martinet in future games. Nintendo has not confirmed who will take on the role.Nintendo And Oreo Make Princess Peach Cookies: Gamerant says Nintendo and Oreo are creating special Princess Peach-themed cookies. The limited-edition cookies are for Super Mario fans. Five thousand lucky fans will have the chance to win the Princess Peach x OREOiD Pack. Oreo decided to do Princess Peach cookies because of the success of their Pokemon Oreos. The Princess Peach cookies are dipped in white fudge before being covered in sprinkles. Entertainment Tonight says "Barbie" recently became Warner Bros' highest-grossing film in North America beating "The Dark Knight". ‘'Barbie'' has earned $537.5 million while ‘'The Dark Knight'' earned $533 million. ‘'Barbie'' has earned over $1.19 billion worldwide. Giant Freakin Robot says a new snake species, found in Peru, was recently named after Harrison Ford. The snake, Tachymenoides harrisonfordi, is slender, 16 inches long, and has a pale yellowish-brown tint with black blotches. Researchers named it after Ford because of his dedication to environmental causes. Ford also has ants and a spider named after him Harrison says, “These scientists keep naming critters after me, but it's always the ones that terrify children. I don't understand. I spend my free time cross-stitching. I sing lullabies to my basil plants, so they won't fear the night.”Cinema Blend says the "Barbie" movie has been banned in Algeria for "damaging morals." The film had been showing for several weeks before the ban. An insider says the ban was due to the movie not complying with Algeria's religious beliefs. The film has previously been banned in Lebanon, Kuwait, and Vietnam. Inside the Magic says Taylor Swift may join the cast of 'Deadpool 3' as a character named Dazzler. Dazzler is a mutant with light and sound-based powers. Dazzler is tall, wears a blue outfit, a blue mask and has long blonde hair. Taylor's casting may be due to her close friendship with Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively. The Daily Mail says a sequel to the Barbie movie is in the works because the film has made $1 billion. The same crew is being contracted for the sequel. A source tells the newspaper, "It is very early days, but it's become apparent that bosses want the same crew for the sequel as they did for the first."The Miami Herald says a famous scientist recently found out where the fictional world of Barbieland, from the "Barbie" movie, is located. Neil deGrasse Tyson used clues from the movie to conclude that Barbieland is in the Florida Keys. Key West Mayor Teri Johnston is happy about his theory and says it brings something positive to the area.

Joel Thurm is a well-known casting director, producer, and photo artist by profession. He is known as a casting director for the TV projects such as The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975), Grease (1978), Airplane! (1980), and Altered States (1980).Many people are curious about Joel Thurm's married life or wife's details. Apart from this, his fans and followers raised questions about his sexuality. After his sexual relationship with the veteran actors Rock Hudson and Robert Reed (both of them are gay), it is possibly determined that Joel Thurm is also gay. However, Joel hasn't opened up about his sexuality in the public media.Nevertheless, the 80-year-old casting director might also be a married personality and also has a wife. Although, he hasn't disclosed his relationship status yet. Joel is more focused on his career and tries to avoid the public media, and wants to stay as a low-key personality.Joel Thurm has an approximate net worth of about $2 million. He earned this fortune from his professional career as a casting director and as producer. Joel worked as a casting director for more than 28 TV projects. However, he has seemed inactive in the showbiz industry since 2004. Furthermore, Joel also makes money from his other business venture.Joel Thurm began his career shortly after completing his education. He started working as a casting director in 1975. He made his showbiz industry debut in 1975 as a casting director for the TV Mini-Series, The Lives of Benjamin Franklin, for one episode. In the same year, Joel was also seen as a casting director in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.His breakthrough role came in 1975, when he worked as a casting director in the TV Series, The Bob Newhart Show for all 20 episodes, created by David Davis and Lorenzo Music until 1976.Some of his notable works are Starsky and Hutch (1977-1978), King of the Gypsies (1978), Moment by Moment (1978), Taxi (1979), The New Odd Couple (1983), Something to Live for: The Alison Gertz Story (1992), OP Center (1995), It's My Party (1966), In My Sister's Shadow (1997), Beggars and Choosers (1999), The Lot (1999), Popstars (2001), I Dream (2004), and others.Joel Thurm also worked as a producer for the TV projects such as The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976), Angie (1979), Nell Carter... Never Too Old to Dream (1986), Nell Carter Special (1986), Morton's by the Bay (1989, Marked for Murder (1993), and It's My Party (1996), and others. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roz Ryan, the Muse of Comedy from the animated feature film, "Hercules," stops by The Mouse and Me this week for Part 1 of her interview with Scott! Roz has entertained audiences for more than 40 years as an actress, singer, recording artist, and nightclub and concert performer. On Broadway, she played the role of Effie White in "Dreamgirls," the Nell Carter role in "Ain't Misbehavin'," The Ghost of Christmas Present in "A Christmas Carol," Mabel in "The Pajama Game," Bertha in "One Mo' Time," Emma Joe Schaffer in "Scandalous: The Life and Trials of Aimee Semple McPherson," and Matron Mama Morton in "Chicago the Musical," where she holds the record for the longest running female lead in the 26 year history of the Broadway Production, which is still playing at The Ambassador Theatre. On television, Roz was in "All About The Andersons," "Barbershop The Series," "The Rickey Smiley Show," "General Hospital," was guest starred as Grandma Gayle on the Disney Channel sitcom, "K.C. Undercover," and is probably most well known for her role of Amelia in "AMEN." On the silver screen she can be seen in "Divine Intervention," "Waiting for Forever," "Steppin'," and "The Cotton Club." Roz's animation and VoiceOver credits include "Scooby Doo," "The Looney Tunes Show," "Kim Possible," "Lilo & Stitch," "Buzz Lightyear of Star Command," "Mickey Mouse Funhouse," and…AND…was the voice of Thalia, The Muse of Comedy, in "Hercules!"​ Email: TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com Support: www.patreon.com/themouseandme FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/themouseandme/support

Joel Thurm joined me to discuss watching Milton Berle, wrestling, and Disney as a child; wanting to be an actor but finding his calling backstage; working for David Merrick; casting Broadway; moving to L.A.; working on The Pearl Bailey Show; musical guest appearances; Ethel Winant; casting The Bob Newhart Show; casting Henry Winkler and John Randolph; casting Raul Julia, Katherine Helmond, John Ritter, Will MacKenzie, Rene Auberjonois, and Chirstopher Lloyd in very early roles; casting the play and film of The Rocky Horror Picture Show; casting "Grease"; producing "The Boy in the Plastic Bubble"; coercing Olivia Newton John to take the role in "Grease"; swapping the "new, improved" script with the original; turning 80; casting Fantasy Island with Ricardo Montalban and Herve Villechaize; casting Taxi with Judd Hirsch; Cleavon Little being replaced by Jeff Conaway; Nell Carter being unavailable; Andy Kaufman came with the deal; reluctantly accepting the job of casting and producing Angie; casting "Airplane" with Peter Graves; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being the third choice after Pete Rose and Bruce Jenner; Barbara Billingsley being the second choice after Harriet Nelson; being named NBC's head of talent; casting a casting agent on an episode of Taxi; Eileen Brennan; casting Gavin McLeod and Lauren Tewes for The Love Boat; casting Daniel J. Travanti for Hill Street Blues; Fred Silverman doesn't think he's likeable, so Joel got him to smile; Cheers comes down to three choices for Sam and Diane; NBC won't let Joel cast it; Joel implores Grant Tinker to hire Ted Danson because women will want to fuck him more than William Devane; being wrong on Don Johnson for Miami Vice; casting Florence Halop in Night Court; his favorite show, Law & Order SVU; fandom of Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay; recommending Christine Ebersole to SNL in 1981, his assistant recommending Dennis Miller in 1985 and Elvira in 1987 You can order Joel's "Sex Drugs and Pilot Season" here Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director: Thurm, Joel: 9781629339535: Amazon.com: Books

When did you realise you you had something to say or something you want to stand up for. In the first in our series "Find My Voice" Jessica talks to Milly Johnson the author of 20 novels which have sold over 3 million copies worldwide. She's the winner of the Romantic Novelist Association's Outstanding Achievement Award, as well as Channel 4's Come Dine With Me – Barnsley edition. But all that success seemed like a pipe dream, until she got her first book deal at the age of 40. As the UN Security Council calls on the Taliban to revoke its ban on women in Afghanistan working for aid agencies - we look at the impact it will have on humanitarian operations in a country heavily dependent on aid. When our reporter Ena Miller gave birth to her baby called Bonnie just over a year ago - she expected to receive the standard comments..."Oh she's so beautiful, aww look at her little nose, she's so cute, aww what a big baby..." she did get those but she also got negative remarks from friends and strangers about the colour of her baby's skin. Ena realised she was not alone and went to meet two other mothers Fariba and Wendy to talk about their experiences and ask for their advice. Plus do you live with a ‘man-child'? Research shows that it's a real phenomenon, and can damage the relationship dynamic between a man and a woman, typically meaning the woman is less sexually interested. Professor @SarivanAnders joins @JessCreighton1 to tell us more And the Christmas Sandwich. Is it more popular than Christmas lunch? What should be in them? How important is the bread you choose? And can you ever add gravy? Nell Carter who reviews Christmas sandwiches is in the studio to tell us. Presenter Jessica Creighton Producer Beverley Purcell

SCOTT IS BACK!!!! We are so happy to have our pal back in the fold! Scott's Plan! He makes our world go round. Scott is on California time now and that doesn't always work out. Scott doesn't listen to the show even when he's on it. Michigan beat Ohio State over the weekend and Govier is thrilled about it! Scott was surrounded by Michigan people Saturday and he was ready to lose it. Scott breaks down his Thanksgiving, but it turns out he loves Christmas more than he ever let on! Scott and his family cut down their own Christmas tree every year as well. Can you do an impression of Luke? It's tougher than it seems. Luke has a bombshell for the audience. Scott is more concerned about the death of his own parents than he is about celebrity deaths. Are you surprised? There is little news to update Scott on since he's been gone. Of course we get to your emails! Sean has a couple examples to offer related to least likely outcomes in 2023. Do you know anybody who is mailing it in at their job? Or maybe it's you? We definitely do not break down Bob Iger returning to Disney. Eric Branstrom has a fascinating email about break rooms at work. Turns out we have a lot of opinions about this. Remember Gimme A Break with Nell Carter? Joey Lawrence does. Sean has another email for us related to Avatar 2 and the legacy of James Cameron. It's a true or false question which we rarely ever get. Luke's boring synopsis of Avatar reminds Govier of a YouTube classic from the 2000s. The immortal Space People! We are so grateful for Scott's return to the show! We love you people! We close today's show with Scott's choice from producer Steve Albini. The band is Shellack and the song is Prayer To God. If any of this nonsense strikes you, please email the show isitsafepod@gmail.com to improve the overall quality of our next episode.

Rosie O'Donnell is a beloved comedian, celebrated actress, and talk show legend. Despite all these professional accolades, it is perhaps her generosity of spirit, her tireless advocacy on behalf of children and families, and her heartfelt commitment to the health of the American theater that most definitively define her impact on popular culture.Born in Commack, New York on March 21, 1962, Rosie O'Donnell embarked on a career as a standup comedian right out of high school, and in short order found herself enjoying a five show winning streak on the iconic television series, “Star Search” Shortly thereafter, she scored additional major appearances on television, including a regular role as Maggie O'Brien on NBC's popular sitcom, “Gimme a Break” and a high profile run as a VH1 VJIn 1992, Rosie was cast alongside Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Geena Davis in the smash hit “A League of Their Own.” She went on to further success on the big screen, starring in twelve films between 1992 and 1996, including 1993's “Sleepless in Seattle,” 1995's “Now and Then,”and 1996's “Beautiful Girls.”Her most monumental break came by accepting NBC's offer to host a variety daytime television show, “The Rosie O'Donnell Show” in 1996. Rosie's innate love of all things show business and her easy rapport with the celebrities she had grown up idolizing translated into a unique and hugely popular TV phenomenon. “The Rosie O'Donnell Show” ran for six seasons and went on to win a variety of Emmy awards, leaving a memorable mark on American television before ending production in 2002.In the past 20 years, Rosie's dedication to her artistic endeavors and charitable interests have continued unabated. She has been a regular fixture on television, on Broadway, and, in recent years, has gotten rave reviews for her powerful performances in Showtime's “SMILF” and HBO's “I Know This Much is True.” She can currently be seen in the Showtime original series, “American Gigolo.”-bio adapted and edited from Rosie.com

What do Kit Kat bars, the late, great actress of stage and screen Nell Carter and our boy Keith all have in common? Nope, not diabetes ... surprisingly. They all are tied to a phrase that is more mantra than marketing - "Gimme a Break." (And, real talk, Nell singing the theme tune to that classic 80s sitcom - don't sleep on it, 'cause it's a bop ... as is the Kit Kat jingle, if we're being completely honest. Keith, though ... seldom, if ever, a bop). Yes, Keith has returned from the haunts of coot and hern where he was far from the madding crowd pulling a Henry David Thoreau on Walden Pond and the insights he brings back to share with his hetero life mate Sid actually produce some transcendental treasures about taking time off that are truly terrific for you and your team. Allowing authentic and intentional rest and relaxation and taking a vacation from your vocation gives you the wherewithal to find focus on what to fix in your business and personal lives. Our boys will share experiences and expert advice to show you that those 80s singing sirens The Go-Go's had it right - "Vacation, all I ever wanted/ Vacation, had to get away/ Vacation, meant to be spent alone." This week's episode of The Overlap Podcast will have you hankering for your own holiday, so turn it on, tune in and turn it up - and you'll hopefully be finding yourself in your own personal equivalent of Kokomo, with that tropical drink melting in your hand to the rhythm of the steel drum band. Bon voyage, loyal listeners. For more go to www.overlaplife.com

As a child, Ron Drotos began improvising on the piano, creating the dinosaur sounds he heard in his imagination. He spent his teenage years playing in jazz and rock bands, and in 1985 received a Bachelor's degree in Music Composition from The University of Connecticut, where he studied with Hale Smith. During this time, Ron studied jazz piano with Dr. Billy Taylor, Walter Bishop, Jr., Harold Danko, and Ellen Rowe. From 1987-88, Ron worked as an assistant to the baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and then began to pursue his own music career. After moving to New York City in 1989, Ron served as Associate Music Director and created orchestrations for the Broadway musical Swinging On A Star, which received a Tony Award® nomination for Best Musical in 1995. Additional Broadway credits include Smokey Joe's Café, The Life, and Fosse. Ron has orchestrated for the New York Pops Orchestra, with whom he has appeared several times at Carnegie Hall. He has been featured as Music Director on the 92nd St. Y's famed “Lyrics and Lyricists” series. He has performed with vocalists Julius LaRosa, Judy Collins, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nell Carter, and Giacomo Gates. In addition, Ron has taught at the Fairbanks (Alaska) Summer Arts Festival since 1999, where he has been inducted into the festival's Hall of Fame. In 2012, Ron created the KeyboardImprov.com website, through which he helps beginning to advanced pianists all over the world learn how to improvise with a sense of joy and fluency. In addition, Ron is the author of The Inner Game of Piano Improvisation, which is available on Amazon.Support the show

Anthony Vitti is a Professor at the Berklee College of music and was a founding member in creating the courses for Electric Bass at the school. Anthony attended Berklee College of Music from 1982-1986. He graduated with honors and went on to work towards his Masters degree in jazz performance at the University of Lowell. Antony Vitti had the opportunity to work with a very wide variety of artists such as, Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace,Rita Moreno, Bobby Vinton, George Burns, Nell Carter, Robert Klein, Jerry Lewis, The Platters, The Drifters, The Temptations and many more. Performances include Gregg Bissonett, Steve Smith (Journey), Toy Caldwell, Felix Cavalier, Carmine Apece (Rod Stewart),Blues Saracen, Boston, John Scofield, Gary Nicholson and many others. Anthony started his own company “DaaDoo Music” so he could control the content of his books and publish materials that he actually use in classes and lessons at Berklee College of Music.

Anthony Vitti is a Professor at the Berklee College of music and was a founding member in creating the courses for Electric Bass at the school. Anthony attended Berklee College of Music from 1982-1986. He graduated with honors and went on to work towards his Masters degree in jazz performance at the University of Lowell. Antony Vitti had the opportunity to work with a very wide variety of artists such as, Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace,Rita Moreno, Bobby Vinton, George Burns, Nell Carter, Robert Klein, Jerry Lewis, The Platters, The Drifters, The Temptations and many more. Performances include Gregg Bissonett, Steve Smith (Journey), Toy Caldwell, Felix Cavalier, Carmine Apece (Rod Stewart),Blues Saracen, Boston, John Scofield, Gary Nicholson and many others. Anthony started his own company “DaaDoo Music” so he could control the content of his books and publish materials that he actually use in classes and lessons at Berklee College of Music.

Anthony Vitti is a Professor at the Berklee College of music and was a founding member in creating the courses for Electric Bass at the school. Anthony attended Berklee College of Music from 1982-1986. He graduated with honors and went on to work towards his Masters degree in jazz performance at the University of Lowell. Antony Vitti had the opportunity to work with a very wide variety of artists such as, Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace,Rita Moreno, Bobby Vinton, George Burns, Nell Carter, Robert Klein, Jerry Lewis, The Platters, The Drifters, The Temptations and many more. Performances include Gregg Bissonett, Steve Smith (Journey), Toy Caldwell, Felix Cavalier, Carmine Apece (Rod Stewart),Blues Saracen, Boston, John Scofield, Gary Nicholson and many others. Anthony started his own company “DaaDoo Music” so he could control the content of his books and publish materials that he actually use in classes and lessons at Berklee College of Music

Anthony Vitti is a Professor at the Berklee College of music and was a founding member in creating the courses for Electric Bass at the school. Anthony attended Berklee College of Music from 1982-1986. He graduated with honors and went on to work towards his Masters degree in jazz performance at the University of Lowell. Antony Vitti had the opportunity to work with a very wide variety of artists such as, Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace,Rita Moreno, Bobby Vinton, George Burns, Nell Carter, Robert Klein, Jerry Lewis, The Platters, The Drifters, The Temptations and many more. Performances include Gregg Bissonett, Steve Smith (Journey), Toy Caldwell, Felix Cavalier, Carmine Apece (Rod Stewart),Blues Saracen, Boston, John Scofield, Gary Nicholson and many others. Anthony started his own company “DaaDoo Music” so he could control the content of his books and publish materials that he actually use in classes and lessons at Berklee College of Music

Madeline Ruiz was the curator for the Personal Collection for Iris Apfel. This collection traveled to major museums across the country. Madeline served as personal shopper to M. Apfel and many others. Madeline is also a personal stylist. Madeline graduated from ( FIT) Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. shows, red carpet events, magazine advertising and promotional campaigns. Her experience as magazine editorial directo sets her as an arbiter or style and taste, promoting the best designers and talent available. As a contributor and writer, her duties span from concept to castine, fittings and editine. And as image consultant she brands her client and finos and estabushes their public persona CLIENTS: Amber Valetta, America Ferrera, Beverlv Johnson, Beverlv Lee, Carmen Dell'Oretice, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cicelv Ison, Debbie Dickin son. Diana Ross. Eva Longoria, IrIs Aptel, Janice Dickinson, Jerry Mall, Namath. Laura Dern, Marla rump, Martin Scorsese Mounia, Nell Carter, Pat Cleveland, Raquel Welch, Roberta Flack, Sigorney Weaver DESIGNERS: Marc Jacobs, Randolph Duke, Betsy Johnson, Carlos Marques, Naeem Kahn, Yoly Munoz PHOTOGRAPHERS: Beth Baptiste, Bob Murray, Francisco Scavullo, Gideon Lewin, Leonardo DeVega, Paul Gelsobello, Rebecca Blake Ric Somekh. Ricardo Betancourt MUSIc: Prince/Sheena Easton - MusIc Video https:www.voutube.com/watch!V=UG VcCAlUgE Sheena Easton - Eternitv - Official Music Video https:/www.youtube.com/ watch!V=DVW-IOSH&US Melba Moore - Album Cover and Press Shote The Latin Connection (FOX TV- Weeklv Dance Show Filmed at Studio 54 The Fania AllStars - Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, La Indria, Iris Chacon, Tito Roias, Pedro Biaggi, Brenda K. Star FILM/TELEVISION: Featured guest in Iris (2015) by Albert Maysles reatured guest on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee _yoy, MAGAZINEC. AMERICAN VOGUE LONDON'S ATTITUDE COSMOPOLITAN USA THE GUESTINEORMANT THE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER ADVERTISING: Jou Jou Jeans - Ad Campaign Candies Shoes - Ad Campaign Attitude Fragrance - Ad Campaign Jordache Jeans - Ads and TV Commercials LouIS Bartholowmew Jewelry -Ad Campaign Ladv Madonna Catalog - Maternitv for the Stvlish Mom Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics - TV Commercial BainDesoleil THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS MAGAZINE MAS MAGAZINE FASHION EDITOR - (UNIVISION WOMAN'S WORLD MAGAZINE - Monthly Contributing Editor Makeovers For Real Women' ESSENCE MAGAZINE - Mo inthly Contributing Editor How I To Wear Something 10 Different Ways RETAIL EXHIBIT. MACYS - Fashion Advisor Mavor Koch's Gallery at Gracie Mansion LOEHMANNS - Personal Shopper Puerto Rican Artists In New York NORDSTROM - Personal Shopper Madeline Ruiz-1ne StyliSt, JOANNA MASTROIANN) - First Assistant Profiled on Tempo Channel BLOOMINGDALES -At Your Service - Personal Shopper GUCCI - Fifth Aven ue StO - Assistant to Fashion Director SAKS FIFTH AVENUE - The Fifth Avenue Club - Personal Shopper NORMA KAMAL - Couture Department - Sales and Promotional Events Start Signing

Madeline Ruiz was the curator for the Personal Collection for Iris Apfel. This collection traveled to major museums across the country. Madeline served as personal shopper to M. Apfel and many others. Madeline is also a personal stylist. Madeline graduated from ( FIT) Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. shows, red carpet events, magazine advertising and promotional campaigns. Her experience as magazine editorial directo sets her as an arbiter or style and taste, promoting the best designers and talent available. As a contributor and writer, her duties span from concept to castine, fittings and editine. And as image consultant she brands her client and finos and estabushes their public persona CLIENTS: Amber Valetta, America Ferrera, Beverlv Johnson, Beverlv Lee, Carmen Dell'Oretice, Catherine Zeta Jones, Cicelv Ison, Debbie Dickin son. Diana Ross. Eva Longoria, IrIs Aptel, Janice Dickinson, Jerry Mall, Namath. Laura Dern, Marla rump, Martin Scorsese Mounia, Nell Carter, Pat Cleveland, Raquel Welch, Roberta Flack, Sigorney Weaver DESIGNERS: Marc Jacobs, Randolph Duke, Betsy Johnson, Carlos Marques, Naeem Kahn, Yoly Munoz PHOTOGRAPHERS: Beth Baptiste, Bob Murray, Francisco Scavullo, Gideon Lewin, Leonardo DeVega, Paul Gelsobello, Rebecca Blake Ric Somekh. Ricardo Betancourt MUSIc: Prince/Sheena Easton - MusIc Video https:www.voutube.com/watch!V=UG VcCAlUgE Sheena Easton - Eternitv - Official Music Video https:/www.youtube.com/ watch!V=DVW-IOSH&US Melba Moore - Album Cover and Press Shote The Latin Connection (FOX TV- Weeklv Dance Show Filmed at Studio 54 The Fania AllStars - Ruben Blades, Willie Colon, La Indria, Iris Chacon, Tito Roias, Pedro Biaggi, Brenda K. Star FILM/TELEVISION: Featured guest in Iris (2015) by Albert Maysles reatured guest on Live with Regis and Kathie Lee _yoy, MAGAZINEC. AMERICAN VOGUE LONDON'S ATTITUDE COSMOPOLITAN USA THE GUESTINEORMANT THE SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER ADVERTISING: Jou Jou Jeans - Ad Campaign Candies Shoes - Ad Campaign Attitude Fragrance - Ad Campaign Jordache Jeans - Ads and TV Commercials LouIS Bartholowmew Jewelry -Ad Campaign Ladv Madonna Catalog - Maternitv for the Stvlish Mom Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics - TV Commercial BainDesoleil THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS MAGAZINE MAS MAGAZINE FASHION EDITOR - (UNIVISION WOMAN'S WORLD MAGAZINE - Monthly Contributing Editor Makeovers For Real Women' ESSENCE MAGAZINE - Mo inthly Contributing Editor How I To Wear Something 10 Different Ways RETAIL EXHIBIT. MACYS - Fashion Advisor Mavor Koch's Gallery at Gracie Mansion LOEHMANNS - Personal Shopper Puerto Rican Artists In New York NORDSTROM - Personal Shopper Madeline Ruiz-1ne StyliSt, JOANNA MASTROIANN) - First Assistant Profiled on Tempo Channel BLOOMINGDALES -At Your Service - Personal Shopper GUCCI - Fifth Aven ue StO - Assistant to Fashion Director SAKS FIFTH AVENUE - The Fifth Avenue Club - Personal Shopper NORMA KAMAL - Couture Department - Sales and Promotional Events Start Signing

AIN'T MISBEHAVIN COMPOSER: Fats Waller LYRICIST: Fats Waller BOOK: Richard Maltby Jr and Murray Horwitz DIRECTOR: Richard Maltby Jr CHOREOGRAPHER: Arthur Faria PRINCIPLE CAST: Nell Carter (Nell),Andre DeShields (Andre), Ken Page (Ken) OPENING DATE: May 09, 1978 CLOSING DATE: Feb 21, 1982 PERFORMANCES: 1,604 SYNOPSIS: Using the pre-existing music of 1930s jazz pianist Fats Waller, Ain't Misbehavin uses three women and two men to sing Waller's songs in a plotless revue celebrating his music.   Richard Dueñez Morrison's highlights the significance Ain't Misbehavin' had as a highly regarded, character-driven Broadway revue. Though a comparatively simple lineup of Fats Waller songs without book, elaborate set, sizable ensemble, or major stars, the show brought the world of the Harlem Renaissance to life in a way that was both novel and accessible for largely white audiences. Director-lyricist Richard Maltby Jr., and writer Murray Horwitz abandoned the idea of crafting a conventional, dialogue-driven telling of Waller's life in favor of a more nuanced evening which showcased the diverse talents of the five Black performers in the cast, including future stars Nell Carter and Andre DeShields. Maltby carefully guided the transition of the show from its intimate premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club's off-Broadway venue to the larger Longacre Theatre, ensuring the intimacy at the heart of the piece translated to a Broadway stage. When the revue won the 1978 Tony Award for Best Musical, new avenues were opened for Broadway revues as well as Black representation on the Broadway stage. Richard Dueñez Morrison - Richard Dueñez Morrison is a music director and voice teacher in San Diego, California. He holds a bachelor's degree in Stage Management from Webster University and a master's degree in Musical Theater from San Diego State University. His favorite musicals include Sweeney Todd, Nine, Andrew Lippa's A Little Princess, The Will Rogers Follies, and Caroline, or Change. Eternal thanks to husband Kurt, parents Renee and Dennis, piano teacher Dorothy Winnard, and theatrical mentors Neil Rothschild, Debbie Luce, Mary Elledge, and Ole Kittleson.  SOURCES Ain't Misbehavin, Original Broadway Cast Recording. RCA (1978) Ain't Misbehavin, starring Nell Carter and Andre DeShields, directed by Don Mischer. NBC Television (1982) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buying a Car The White Stripes Elon Musk and Free Speech Tipping your Dasher Evolving work environment Bathing with Nell Carter

In episode 69, Zak & Dustin discuss 1985's American Flyers, the theme song by Glenn Shorrock, & pop culture moments from the year of the cycling drama's release!Kevin Costner's mustache, workout music, Nell Carter, Robotix…what do these things have in common? Find out when you listen to the dudes latest episode! It's the pre-ep to their upcoming interview with Luca Bercovici (American Flyers, K2, Drop Zone, Ghoulies). This episode will make you want to hit the gym…or at the very least smile! WARNING: FIRST 20 SECONDS OF EPISODE ARE EXTREMELY EXPLICIT COURTESY OF OUR UPCOMING GUEST, HA!Sign up to our Patreon here: patreon.com/twodollarlatefeeNEW EPISODES EVERY TWO WEEKS!Please follow us on Spotify & subscribe, rate and review us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts (aka iTunes)Support Us On Patreon: www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefeeInstagram: @twodollarlatefeeCheck out our network: www.geekscape.netZak on Instagram: @zakshafferDustin on Instagram: @dustinrubinvoCheck out the intro/outro music on Bandcamp: jvamusic1.bandcamp.comFacebook: facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-PodcastMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-feeIMDB: https://www.imdb.comiTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-feeSpotify: open.spotify.com/show/Amazon: music.amazon.com/podcastsPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.comRadioPublic: radiopublic.com/two-dollar-late-feePodbean: twodollarlatefee.podbean.comStitcher: www.stitcher.com

I am so thrilled to announce my episode with one of Broadway's best director/choreographers, Tony Nominee Randy Skinner. His work can currently be seen in the Irving Berlin Cheek to Cheek at the York Theater off-Broadway:   Buy Tickets Here!   And before you see the show, tune in today to hear him discuss getting advice from Ginger Rogers, the popular Broadway marketing idea that he had first, what was great about the Kenley Players, why he loved rehearsing with Nell Carter, star-spotting Eloise Kropp, the process of working at Encores, the lesson he learned from Angela Lansbury's Mame, why movies are his first love, and so much more.

Michael Klein discusses being an NBC Burbank exec, his Carson encounters, Frank Sinatra going on Carson in 1976, Muhammad Ali, Lucille Ball, Redd Foxx, Don Rickles, Joe Namath, Nell Carter, Fred Silverman, Gary Coleman, & Brandon Tartikoff.

Leapin' Lizards! This episode your favorite co-hosts get into the holiday spirit with a classic we all know and love, Annie! If you're a fan of trivia then you are in luck because Kat found a TON of information. It's almost like its a super popular show that premiered in the 1970s! Kat and SLee break down all the drama and controversy from different productions, Kat reveals a story from her days as a beauty queen, and they gush over Carol Burnett. Later Kat reveals a secret talent and they share fond memories of their childhood production of Annie (where neither of them played Annie).Performance Links:https://youtu.be/ZDSXlNAyPvE - Original Broadway Cast performance at the 1977 Tony Awardshttps://youtu.be/XzSSiMa29AE - ‘Easy Street' performed by Carol Burnett, Tim Curry, and Bernadette Peters.https://youtu.be/xVHnP9wuj64 - ‘It's the Hard-Knock Life' and ‘Little Girls performance at the 2013 Tony Awardshttps://youtu.be/r5Y0F3-T_MA - ‘I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here' performed by Audra McDonaldhttps://youtu.be/BSM6nqT6k_8 - Nell Carter in the 1997 Broadway Productionhttps://youtu.be/KoY6Soy8cKE - ‘Sign' performed by Carol Burnett and Albert Finneyhttps://youtu.be/cDkEXszYtdo - ‘Little Girls' performed by Carol Burnetthttps://youtu.be/erqdZl44HLo - ‘Sandy' from the 1982 film (Listen for Rover!)https://youtu.be/ha6yXvp-m7o - ‘I Don't Need Anything But You' performed by Victor Garberhttps://youtu.be/WEVutwK1ikQ - ‘You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile' performed by the 2013 Broadway CastFollow us on Social Media!! @thispodwontrunaweek on instagram @thispodwontrun on twitter  Hosts: Kat Shaw, @katlynwithak on all platforms Savannah-Lee Mumford @dntcallmesavannah on instagram and @dntclmesavannah on twitter  Theme Song written and performed by:Rachel Lind @rachellindnyc on instagram and @rachelglind on twitter

NYC is back and so are Laurence, Dave and Harlan with this week's episode of Bean Pies, Bagels and Cannolis. This week the trio talks about the Top 10 Musicals of all time. Additionally, Laurence tells about schooling a kid half his age on the court, Harlan regales in his tale of saving Nell Carter's life and Dave shares a story about a special teacher. #NYC #BROADWAY #MUSIC www.beanpiesbagrlsandcannolis.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dinah Manoff, our love! (Ooh Ooh Ooh) You Might Know Her From Grease, Empty Nest, Soap, State of Grace, Ordinary People, Child's Play, Leader of the Pack, I Ought to Be in Pictures, and her new novel The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold. Dinah came aboard to chat about penning her debut novel, a fictionalized coming of age tale about a moviestar with a Hollywood pedigree and a complicated relationship with the paparazzi. We also talked to Dinah about her own showbiz upbringing with actress mother Lee Grant and writer dad Arthur Manoff; the good, bad, and annoying of appearing on a network sitcom for seven years, winning a Tony for her Broadway debut in Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures, and appearing in our all time favorite movie Grease as Marty. Dinah also agreed with us with us that Miss Murdoch was gay and opened up about the special place Broadway flop Leader of the Pack has in her heart. This really is a high holy day.    Dinah's book: The Real True Hollywood Story of Jackie Gold Parents: Arnold Manofff and Lee Grant Highly recommend Lee Grant's autobiography: I Said Yes to Everything Is in conversation with Postcards from the Edge (Carrie played Lee Grant's daughter in Shampoo) Neil Simon's I Ought to Be in Pictures Tony Curtis played her dad in LA run but he was fired and replaced by Ron Leibman Movie and play directed by Herbert Ross In 1980 Dinah won the Tony for IOBiP and co-starred in Ordinary People Played Carol on Empty Nest for 7 seasons Used Empty Nest money to buy property on Bainbridge Island, WA Pat Birch choreographed Grease, Randal Kleiser directed  Barry Pearl played Doody and is keeping the Grease torch burning  Jamie Donnelly (Jan) was a great dancer Jeff Conaway (Kenickie) was having the most sex on set of Grease Dinah loved Joan Blondell and Eve Arden Dinah not asked to be in Grease 2 but Pat Birch's daughter WAS a Pink Lady Was asked to audition for Eve Arden part in Grease Live! Leader of the Pack (1984 Broadway musical flop) about Ellie Greenwich Dinah singing at the 1984 Tonys Cast included Jasmine Guy and Darlene Love Michael Peters choreographed the show, libretto by Anne Beatts  Carrie the musical (another notorious Bway flop) The Covergirl and the Cop (1988 tv movie opposite Julia Duffy)  Each actress in drag: Dinah: 51:30 / Duffy: 1:10:30 Alice Ghostley (Mrs. Murdock) shows up dancing in “Grease Lightning” Cybill and Touched by an Angel had the most demanding stars Dinah loves the Van Pattens (Joyce) and the Redgraves Dinah loved working with Kristy McNichol Gets hit with a ball peen hammer in Child's Play 2  Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) starring Madonna, Jennifer Grey, Matt Dillon Dinah wore a tux when she won a Tony (her date was Bruce Willis)  Dinah's Tony speech @ 39:28  Richard Dawson host of Family Feud (see Dinah's kiss @ 28:50) Maid for Each Other with Dinah, Nell Carter, and Joyce Van Patten Full Joyce Van Patten ep of YMKHF (#36) Dinah originally wanted Jenifer Lewis after seeing her do a one woman show in NYC Keke Palmer doing “Freddy My Love” in Grease Live CORRECTION: Bruce Willis didn't bartend at Studio 54, it was Alec Baldwin who bussed there. Willis bartended at Cafe Central, Kamikaze and Chelsea Central  Not Since Carrie - book about musical flops Joyce Van Patten has created a circle of life at YMKHF (Episode # ) BLIND ITEM for NEXT MONTH'S GUEST: Dinah - was in IOBIP w/ ann margret   Who was in Bye Bye Birdie w/ Maureen Stapleton-was in Cocoon w/Gwen Verdon   Who was nominated for a tony in 1975 for Chicago, the same year that Kelly Bishop won her Tony for A Chorus Line. Who was in Dirty Dancing with Cynthia Rhodes who was in Flashdance with Jennifer Beals in The L Word with next month's guest Lee Ving was Mr Boddy in Clue. He was Cynthia Rhodes' abusive boyfriend in Flashdance.

For the last episode of Backstage Babble's Pride Month, I welcome Broadway legend Ken Page, star of Cats, Ain't Misbehavin', Guys and Dolls, and more, as well as a regular actor at the St. Louis MUNY for over 25 years. His on-screen appearances include The Nightmare Before Christmas, Torch Song Trilogy, and Dreamgirls. On July 1 (because Pride should continue to be celebrated throughout the year), hear him share some beautiful words about his coming out journey and what the concept means to him. Plus, lots of showbiz stories: the moment in Cats that he created, what was missing in the revival of Ain't Misbehavin', the joke that Abe Burrows taught him how to land, how a cabaret medley got him a role in The Wiz, getting an early lesson on how to cry, the favorite award he's ever won, being introduced by Gillian Lynne, plus Harvey Fierstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Nell Carter, and more!

It's as if we never said goodbye! Happy pride and happy summer, bbs! We are back with a very special clip show episode with brand new content featuring Wendy Makkena, Heather Matarazzo, Anne Heche, Baayork Lee, and Tichina Arnold. Wendy Makkena (Sister Act) opens our show with her uncanny impersonation of our fave Penny Marshall who directed Wendy as “All the Way” Mae in the TV series version of A League of Their Own. Heather Matarazzo (Welcome to the Dollhouse) talks to us about donning Carrie Fisher-like tinted glasses in Scream 3 and remembers working with both Debbie Reynolds and Carrie on Roseanne. Anne Heche (Six Days, Seven Nights) gives us the skinny on her dating life that included both George Clooney and the recently single Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mad fame. Baayork Lee (A Chorus Line) imagines a revival of the musical Seesaw; she danced on point and covered in balloons in the original production opposite the great Tommy Tune, And finally, Tichina Arnold (Martin) shares the pre-CGI magic of the opening scene of Little Shop of Horrors as directed by the incomparable Frank Oz. All that, plus Anne's dad Ralph makes a surprise visit to the pod to show us why Anne is the way she is, and listener Kathy shares a real life story about Frank Oz that will make you sing. We love you and will see you next month, kittens. Wendy Makkena did a Penny Marshall impression for us. Penny directed her in the tv series  version of A League of Their Own (1993)  Full Wendy Makkena interview (Episode #79)  Nell with Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, and Natasha Richardson My dad broke news of R Kelly's rapes and Notorious BIG's death It's a police SCANNER (thanks, Daniel) Penny Marshall's book My Mother Was Nuts Kathleen Turner's Send Myself Roses: Thoughts on My Life, Love, and Leading Roles Penny Marshall sniffing pillows for Spielberg, NOT Tom Hanks, as Anne said Wendy Makkena has an all-natural popsicle line, Ruby's Rockets  We love Penny Marshall and Garry Marshall who are Italian, not Jewish! They played a married couple in Hocus Pocus. Garry directed Heather in The Princess Diaries.  Scream 5 has been announced Heather worked with Carrie Fisher's mom, Debbie Reynolds on Roseanne (she played Dan's mom). Full Heather Matarazzo interview (Episode #73)  Heather in tinted glasses as Martha Meeks (Randy's sister) in Scream 3  Full Anne Heche interview (Episode #82)  Full Baayork Lee interview (Episode #75) Seesaw's “It's Not Where You Start It's Where You Finish”  Shirley MacLaine's Kennedy Center Honors Tommy Tune is an OUT homosexual Baayork's piece de resistance “Turkey Lurkey Time” from Promises, Promises Katori Hall just won the Pulitzer Prize for The Hot Wing King Watch the Starz series, P-Valley (created by Katori Hall) Carrie Fisher smoking an e-cig with tinted glasses on head Tinted glasses were a thing (late 90s early 2000s) Anne Heche dated both Lindsey Buckingham and George Clooney Lindsay Buckingham is getting a divorce Frank Oz is a genius and one of the only men we love Full Tichina Arnold interview (Episode #83)  Opening number of Little Shop of Horrors where the rain never gets on the urchins (Tichina, Tisha Campbell, Michelle Weeks) Existential Muppets screentest with Frank Oz and Jim Henson as Fozzie and Kermit Tichina Arnold was in Fakin' Da Funk with Nell Carter, who was in Maid for Each Other with previous guest, Joyce Van Patten and NEXT month's mystery guest! Joyce Van Patten is in a movie at the Tribeca Festival: If I'm Alive Next Week.... Full Joyce Van Patten interview (Episode #36) where she shouts out Peter Friedman Go see In the Heights with previous guest Daphne Rubin Vega  Full Daphne interview (Episode #2) 

"To celebrate, honor and AVENGE Nell Carter." That is Tania's mission in this bonus episode of Tania's Take. Tania and her guest Steven Strafford discuss Ms. Carter's genius. They talk about her sitcom Gimme A Break, her amazing performances across genres and consider why she has never received the flowers she deserves. They also talk about being performers, the science of comedy, falling in love with theatre and performance during their formative years, addiction, race, body image and a performance of Nell Carter's at the 1992 Golden that Tania is determined to avenge. Yes, the words "F*** Michelle Pfeiffer" are spoken. Twice. Find out why. Tania shares a regret that she has related to Nell Carter and a revelation. AND there's even some valuable take aways on how to be an antiracist and how to challenge your bias.  If you liked this episode you can show your support and Buy Me A Coffee OR if you become a member at Buy me a Coffee you will have exclusive access to a video  of the the episode recording session with clips of the performances mentioned.  Follow @taniastake on Instagram Steve Strafford mentions his solo show Methtacular. Here is the link www.methtacular.com/show/ Twitter @stevenstrafford

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subscribe Here: https://youtu.be/TOJgXjLxMPE https://www.maestrodar.com DAVID ANDREWS ROGERS Music Director/Conductor David Andrews Rogers - frequently known as DAR - is currently Music Director and Conductor for the World tour of The Phantom of the Opera. That production opened in early 2019 in Manila, Philippines; and although now on a brief pandemic-hiatus, they are scheduled to reopen this summer in Shanghai, followed by a year of performances throughout Mainland China. He was also Music Director and Conductor for the Broadway first national tour of An American in Paris, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s production of The Wizard of Oz, Topol’s farewell tour of Fiddler on the Roof, as well as the Broadway national tours of Chicago, Cats, Show Boat, and Les Misérables. DAR’s additional conducting credits include the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, New York’s Lincoln Center, and Harlem’s legendary Apollo Theatre. He has conducted and/or written orchestrations for Broadway stars and pop artists including Harvey Fierstein, Patti LuPone, Joel Grey, Sutton Foster, Kristin Chenoweth, Nell Carter, Sheena Easton, Olivia Newton-John, Theodore Bikel, Florence Henderson, Len Cariou, Sandy Duncan, and over 10 years, as Music Director and Conductor for 80s pop star Debbie Gibson. His other credits include symphony pops concerts, recordings, and numerous readings of new musicals, as well as over 150 productions in US regional theatre, including Washington DC’s Ford’s Theatre, Sacramento Music Circus, Casa Manana in Fort Worth, Texas, Westchester Broadway Theatre, and over 50 hit productions at his favorite summer theatre home, Oklahoma City’s Lyric Theatre.

Send in Nell Carter! We need her to sing the song: "Gimme a break, I sure deserve it, it's time I made it to the top..." You see - Laurie, Claire and Anna D are taking the week off from saving the world. There, there. Don't cry. We'll be back. And we'll be all relaxed, refreshed and recharged the next time you Listen and Learn! --- or notttt. Cheers, y'all! See you for a fresh new episode of Listen & Learn (or Not) on May 20th.

Cal and Tanner discuss GameStop investment woes, Tanner's battle with Groat's Disease, Nia the doorwoman, and upcoming special guest, Nell Carter from “Gimme a Break!” 

Keith Nelson is a legendary bassist who has played for Adam Levine, Andrea Bocelli, Andy Grammar, Arianna Grande, Babyface, Bill Ross, Charice, Celo Green, Chaka Kahn, Charlie Puth, Chris Boti, David Cassidy, David Foster, Diana Ross, Dino, Donna Summer, Frank Wildhorn, Gladys Knight, Jacki Evancho, Jason Durelo, Josh Groban, Kenny G, Kenny Loggins, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Mary J. Blige, Melissa Manchaster, Michael Buble, Natalie Cole, Nell Carter, Neyo, Paul Anka, Peaches and Herb, PeBo Bryson, Peter Cetera, Phillip Bailey, Reba McEntire, Ricky Martin, Rod Stewart, Sarah Maclachlan, Seal, Shania Twain, Sheena Easton, Sting, Tory Kelly, Usher, Wayne Newton, and Will Downing.https://keithdnelson.com/@thecareermusician@nomadsplace

In this one, Eddie, Jerry and Cody talk Nell Carter in Predator, Prince, Deaths in Movies, The Commodores, Hell Gigs and so much more.  Enjoy!

It's that time again! Commander 2015 is right around the corner, and previews are flowing like...something that flows a lot. So we're hitting all the cards that have been revealed thus far! Nothing much else to say really, so enjoy! Duel Decks: Blessed Vs Cursed: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/announcing-duel-decks-blessed-vs-cursed-2015-11-02Shadows Over Innistrad: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/arcana/announcing-shadows-over-innistrad-2015-11-02Commander 2015 Mechanics: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/commander-2015-mechanics-2015-11-02Commander 2015 Tokens: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/arcana/tokens-commander-2015-edition-2015-11-05Commander 2015 Card Image Gallery: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/commander2015Episode 394 Odds & Ends: https://www.patreon.com/posts/3643206   Support us on Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/themanapool Intro & Outro Music – Diamond by Swift – https://myspace.com/swiftband This episode's post: http://themanapool.com/podcast/episode-395 Check out our archive at http://themanapool.com/category/podcast Email us at dorks@themanapool.com Follow us on Twitter at @TheManaPool Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheManaPoolSubscribe to us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheManaPoolAnd Google+ too: http://gplus.to/themanapool Cardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspx Subscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool Wanna send us something? Let us know first, then ship it to:The Mana PoolPO Box 2257Kernersville, NC 27285 Brought to you by Mana Pool Productions

Dr. Who. Gaiking. Tarantino's Red Tails? Sam Jackson is Boba Fett. Skyfall joins the 2012 Billion club. Dan Slott death threats. Geek rage. Geek violence.Happy B-day Stan Lee. RIP Gerry Anderson. Mr. B misses you Nell Carter. Lots more.

Dr. Who. Gaiking. Tarantino's Red Tails? Sam Jackson is Boba Fett. Skyfall joins the 2012 Billion club. Dan Slott death threats. Geek rage. Geek violence.Happy B-day Stan Lee. RIP Gerry Anderson. Mr. B misses you Nell Carter. Lots more.