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Kathy Coleman on Land of the Lost – The Great TV Podcast 36

NBC’s Land of the Lost was a Saturday morning favorite for kids of the 70s. Today, we interview none other than Holly…Kathy Coleman. We talk about Kathy’s journey. What a great lady. I think you’ll enjoy this edition of The Great TV Podcast! Thanks Kathy!

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William Daniels – The Great TV Podcast 31

He is perhaps best known as the voice of KITT from Knight Rider but William Daniels is so much more. An Emmy for his work on St. Elsewhere, a movie career including The Graduate, and his stellar work on Broadway. We are so glad to talk to this living legend and his wife actress Bonnie…

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Twin Peaks – The Great TV Podcast 30

Scott Ryan and John Thorne join us to talk all about Twin Peaks, both the 90s version and the new version that will air this month on Showtime. Excuse me, I suddenly have a hankering for a damned fine cup of coffee! Thanks Scott and John!

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Seinfeldia – TV You Grew Up With 29

This week’s show is all about Seinfeld. Our guest is author Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. You can find her book on the “show about nothing” at Amazon.com: Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything Thanks!

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Eric Braeden – TV You Grew Up With 27

You may know him as the iconic villain Victor Newman from The Young and the Restless, but you probably don’t know the amazing journey Eric Braeden took to become a soap opera legend. He shares some of that journey with us on this edition of TV You Grew Up With. You can find his book…

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Little House In The Hollywood Hills – TV You Grew Up With 23

Charlotte Stewart was Miss Beadle on Little House On The Prarie, Betty Briggs on Twin Peaks and has many stories of rubbing elbows with Hollywood legends. We had a great talk on this episode of TV You Grew Up With. You can find her autobiography at Amazon.com: Little House in the Hollywood Hills: A Bad Girl’s Guide…

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Andy and Don – TV You Grew Up With 17

The Andy Griffith Show is one of the iconic series in the history of television. Pulitzer prize winning author Daniel de Visé joins us to talk about the relationship that created it. . .that between Andy Griffith and Don Knotts. A great guest and book. You can find Daniel’s must-read book at Amazon.com: Andy and Don: The…

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The Prisoner – TV You Grew Up With 14

We talk to Alan Stevens and Dr. Fiona Moore about this iconic, mind bending 60s TV series, The Prisoner. They have written the ultimate guide book to the program. We also discuss their books on Battlestar Galactica. Here are Amazon links to some of the books we discussed: Fall Out: The Unofficial and Unathorised Guide to…

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Judy Norton and The Waltons – TV You Grew Up With 5

The Waltons was THE iconic family drama of the 1970s. Judy Norton was Mary Ellen for the run of the series. We talk to Judy about the classic series, and the many things she has done since in acting, writing, directing, and singing. Thanks Judy! Judy’s Website at JudyNorton.com Photo Credit: Judy Norton  — Watch The Waltons:…

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Bruce Weitz and Hill Street Blues – TV You Grew Up With 4

Bruce Weitz of Hill Street Blues fame joins us on this edition of the show. An Emmy-award winner, Bruce talks about his decades long career, playing Mick Belker and his latest chapter which is quite a departure from his time in front of the camera and on the stage. Thanks Bruce! Photo Credit: Luigi Novi/Wikipedia/Nightscream…

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