The show salutes Jeanine Kasun's valiant recovery from a near-fatal brain aneurysm. Other guests include the doctors, therapists, and paramedics that helped save her life.
Carl returns to discuss stories and memories from his latest book "I Just Remembered", along with co-host Vince. Topics include the Golden Globe Awards, directing George Burns and Steve Martin, and "The Dick Van Dyke Show", and more.
Ken discusses his new book, "Eddie: The Life and Times of America's Pre-Eminent Bad Boy" along with co-author Chris. Topics include: Ken's years as an LAPD cop, his fledgling helicopter business, working on "Leave it to Beaver" and more.
Molly and Debbie discuss their excellent book, "The Aspiring Acto's Handbook", which gives newbies a heads up before pursuing their careers. Topics include ageism in Hollywood, typecasting, getting an agent and auditioning.
Kato talks about life before, during, and after the OJ Simpson murder trial, and the abuse he took from the media as a result. Also co-host Murray discusses working as a successful lounge act in Las Vegas and his years on "The Gong Show".
Joel discusses his book "The Official Batman Batbook", and provides a complete overview of the series including its history, its actors, behind-the-scenes facts, and why it came and went so quickly and more.
Mark, Brucie and Ronnie take a look at recorded telephone entertainment lines that featured jokes, skits, and music during the period, including Phun Fone, which was written, produced and voiced by your genial host.
Steve and Wesley return to talk current television. Topics include the turmoil at both "The View" and "Today", GSN's unimpressive development state, a new Wesley NBC Rant and more. Also Mark comments on Bill Cosby's legacy and future.
Jerry returns for his annual holiday visit. Topics include Jerry's reviews of "Big Hero 6", "Penguins of Madagascar", and "Book of Life". Also-recommended holiday TV specials, a discussion of the future of cartoon streaming.
Diane discusses her career as a Warner Brothers contract player and her guest roles on "77 Sunset Strip", "Maverick", and more, as well as co-starring with Troy Donahue on "Surfside 6". She also talks about working with Elvis and others.
Ken and David return to talk about the evolution of "Frasier" from its conception as a "Cheers" spin-off to its series finale. Also- Ken talks about his hosting chores on TCM and how his recent play, "A or B?" came to fruition.
Stuffy recalls his years working on two sitcoms-"The Beulah Show" and the 1957 TV version of "Blondie", plus his many radio show appearances including "The Jack Benny Program", "The Great Gildersleeve" and more.
Gloria recalls her years playing Harriet Conklin on "Our Miss Brooks" both on radio and television and more. Ron discusses his own career as a dancer/choreographer and as the co-owner/instructor of his and Gloria's performing arts academy.
Tommy discusses his long career in movies, radio, and television, including playing Little Beaver in "The Adventures of Red Ryder". He also talks about working with producer Arch Obler and his friendships with Robert Blake and others.
Eric discusses how films were acquired, why it was illegal to possess them, how the FBI raids were conducted, why the studios refused to work with collectors, and how it morphed into video by the early 1980s.
Adam returns for pt 2 of an overview of his encyclopedia that features a look at more significant moments in the world of TV games. Steve and Wesley also offer their picks, as well as a discussion of Brian Williams' future as an anchorman.
A tribute to legendary broadcaster Dennis James, with his sons Randy, Brad and Colton and Adam. Topics include Dennis pioneering television for Dr. DuMont in 1938, his successful game show career, and more.
Joel talks about his excellent new book "Los Angeles Television", which contains over 250 photographs and a wonderful accompanying text that covers local broadcasting in the 1930s all the way up to the 1990s and more.
Sergio and Mark help celebrate the shows 400th program. The two talk about their collaboration on the "Groo" comic book series, and Sergio discusses his life and career, including working for MAD magazines since 1962 and more.
Jerry returns with the latest animation news including reviews of "The Spongebob Movie-Sponge Out of Water", thoughts on the proposed "Dumbo" live action remake, and discussions on the latest and upcoming DVD/Blu Ray releases and more.
Brian returns to the program, this time to talk about his movie directing career which includes "Beethoven", "Jingle All the Way", "the Flinstones", and "Problem Child 2", as well as writing the big screen adaption of "Leave it to Beaver".
Paul makes his yearly visit to the show. Topics include getting the California Child Labor Laws enacted nationally, hazing in college fraternities, and fond remembrances of Lesley Gore, Ken Weatherwax and more. Julia co-stars.
Don, Ron and Dawn all discuss Don's film career as well as his two most famous TV roles- Thorny on "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and more. Also Don's BBQ restaurant at Disneyland, as well as growing up with a famous dad.
Steve and Wesley talk current television, including the over-priced NCAA tournaments, Bob Barker's April Fool return to "The Price Is Right", an in-depth look at cutting the cable and more.
Robert and Brian discuss their careers. Robert also talks about his internment in concentration camps during the Holocaust. Brian shares memories of his legendary grandfather and some of the 900 songs he himself has written and performed.
Terry discusses her long career in movies, on radio, and TV, plus her secret marriage to billionaire Howard Hughes. Also Tommy shares his memories of knowing and working with Terry.
Randy and Bob discuss their experiences working on various game shows, variety shows, and sitcoms - and your genial host shares his own experiences working for Bob on "Silver Spoons", "Amen", and others.
Ron talks about writing stand-up comedy, working on "The Danny Kaye Show", and doing scripts for "Bewitched", "Get Smart", "Gilligan's Island", and the CBS special "Lucy in London". Plus a salute to Ron's former partner Pat McCormick.
Roger returns for an in-depth discussion on many of the iconic show's classic pricing games- the concepts, the pitches, and the ultimate hits and flops and more. Plus Roger shares his own picks for the hardest and easiest to win.
Howard talks about the three seasons directing "Mork and Mindy" and his friendship with Robin Williams, working with Lucille Ball in her Desilu Workshop, and his years working mob-controlled nightclubs as a comedian.
Pat returns to the program to discuss the latter part of his career, which includes roles in the cult films "Let's Kill Uncle" and "Horror High" and more. He also talks about creating the innovative Moviefone and getting pushed out.
Anne discusses her excellent book, "As I Knew Him: My Dad, Rod Serling", which talks about growing up as the daughter of one of the most prolific and beloved writers in television, as well as how to cope when a loved one is lost.
Peter recalls his years working with Don Rickles on "CPO Sharkey" as well as his many appearances on game shows and talk shows, guest roles on other TV series, and working with Ron Howard on "Eat My Dust" and more.
Part 1 on the history of late night television starting with "Broadway Open House" to Johnny Carson's years during the 1960s, as well as an overview of David Letterman's last days of "The Late Show". Comments by Mark, Steve and Wesley.
Arthur and Jim remember "Perry Mason". They give a detailed look at how the series got on the air, how it was cast, written, directed, and how it became of the greatest hour-long programs in the history of television.
Tommy returns to talk more about his fantastic career in old time radio, classic TV, and feature films. Topics include his starring role in the cult classic, "Teenage Crime Wave" and his appearances on many series and more.
Kathy and Steven discuss their new book, "Lost Girl: The Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth So Help Me, Kathleen", which recalls Kathy's years on the Saturday morning TV series and more.
David discusses his new book, "The People v. Disneyland: How Lawsuits and Lawyers Transformed the Magic". Anything is fair legal game when someone visits the Magic Kingdom- the ride injuries, the slips, scrapes and falls and more.
Brian returns and talks more about the legacy of his grandfather, the legendary Eddie Cantor. He also discusses his own amazing career, in which he has written and performed over 900 songs, as well as his brushes with greatness.
Jerry returns for his take on the latest news in features, print media, TV, streaming, and home video. Michael talks about his feature film and joins Jerry for a discussion on the restoration of the Columbia Pictures cartoons.
Steve and Wesley discuss the latest television news including Antenna TV acquiring complete episodes of Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show", the ratings success of ABC's "Celebrity Family Feud", and more. Plus a new NBC Rant from Wesley.