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Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews

The music of the 60s and 70s was groundbreaking and it set the stage for the decades of amazing music that followed it. Milwaukee radio legend and Hall of Fame broadcaster Bob Barry spoke with countless musicians and celebrities over the years and collected remarkable recordings of his encounters with these talented people, which he"s now sharing with the public in this podcast. He spoke with Sonny and Cher, James Brown, Dolly Parton, and and many others, and they shared their amazing stories about

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07:22

George C Scott

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/28

George C Scott (the C is for Campbell) was an actor, director, and producer, best known for his Academy Award winning performance in the film “Patton.” He reluctantly talks about turning down that Oscar. He received four nominations for “The Hustler,” “The List of Adrian Messenger,” “Dr. Strangelove” and “The Bible: In the Beginning.” He also won several Tony nominations for roles that included “Inherit the Wind.” He often worked with his wives Colleen Dewhurst and Trish Van Devere. George will tell

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08:48

Marie Osmond

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/21

Marie Osmond began performing in concert with her brothers when she was 14 years old. She co-hosted a variety television show with her brother Donny and later a daytime talk show named “Donny and Marie.” She also hosted her own variety show and co-hosted the TV series “Ripley’s Believe It or Not.” She became a top country singing artist in the 80s and with Dan Seals won the CMA vocal duo award in 1986. Marie was nominated for two Grammy awards and became the youngest female country artist with a

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08:08

Sheena Easton

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/14

This Scottish born singer had a bunch of hits on the American charts. Sheena Easton was one of the most popular British female recording artists of the 80s. She won six Grammys, recorded 15 albums, 55 singles, and had 20 consecutive hits on the Billboard charts between 1981 and 1991 and sold 40 million records. Sheena was the first recording artist in history to have a top 5 hit on each of the Billboard singles charts. “Morning Train (Nine to Five), “We’ve Got Tonight” with Kenny Rogers (country)

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07:52

Liberace

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/06/07

It’s time to put a Milwaukee native on the podcast. Famous pianist, singer, and actor Liberace was born in West Allis, Wisconsin. His father was an immigrant from Italy and his Polish mother was born in Menasha, Wisconsin. During his heyday he was the highest paid entertainer in the world. He made his millions performing at concerts, recordings, television, movies, and endorsements. He was referred to as a one-man Disneyland due to his outlandish costumes. He told me a story about his clothes and

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09:30

Dino and Deana Martin

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/31

This podcast will be a bit different from others. I’m going to get some help from my friend, former WOKY colleague, and boss at WEMP, Jack Lee. Dino Desi and Billy appeared at Milwaukee County Stadium with a few other acts. They had a couple records out in the 60s. Dino’s sister Deana came along with the trio and in the dressing room Jack and I sat down with Deana Martin, Dean Martin’s daughter and asked her a few questions about her career and new record. After our conversation with Deana I had a

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08:59

Joey Bishop

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/24

Joseph Abraham Gottlieb, better known as Joey Bishop, starred in his own weekly comedy series and later hosted a late-night talk show with Regis Philbin as his young sidekick. He was a member of the Rat Pack with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and Peter Lawford. Joey co-starred in the original “Ocean’s 11” movie with the pack. They also appeared together in Las Vegas. He guest hosted The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson 175 times. He was no stranger to Milwaukee, as he will relate in

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06:07

Glenn Yarbrough

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/17

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel did an article on the “The 50 Wisconsin musicians with the biggest impact over the past 100 years.” On that list was Glenn Yarbrough, the Milwaukee native with the angelic voice. After a private concert with Woody Guthrie in his college dorm room, he was inspired to pick up guitar. By 1960 he formed the popular folk trio the Limeliters and later went solo with a hit that made it to no. 12 on the Billboard charts. When I spoke with him, he was headed back to Milwaukee

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07:27

Richard Thomas

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/10

If you remember the Waltons TV show, I’m sure you remember John Boy Walton, played by Richard Thomas. Richard won an Emmy and received two Golden Globe awards for his performance on the show. He appeared in the FX spy thriller “The Americans” and on Netflix in “Ozark.” Thomas had a great background, with his parents being dancers with the New York City ballet and they owned the New York School of Ballet. At the age of seven, he made his Broadway debut in “Sunrise at Campobello.” He has since

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05:13

Peggy March

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/05/03

Today we get a German lesson from one hit wonder, Little Peggy March. Peggy came into the WOKY studios with her one hit “I Will Follow Him.” She recorded that song in German and a few other languages. It was a number one hit in the U.S. and many other countries. At 15 years old, Peggy became the youngest female artist to ever hit the top of the Billboard charts in the United States. Our German speaking engineer, Paul Leser, had quite a conversation with her, some of which you will hear. Her career

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06:57

Neil Diamond

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/26

Which American singer songwriter sold more than 130 million records worldwide? Who recorded these unforgettable songs? “Sweet Caroline,” “Cracklin Rose,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and “America.” Neil Diamond was one of the greatest hitmakers of all-time. “Sweet Caroline” was originally written for his wife at the time, but Sweet Marsha didn’t work so he had to find a three-syllable name instead. He also wrote a song for the Monkees, which he’ll tell us about. Remember when he had

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12:51

Dick Cavett

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/19

If you ever run into Dick Cavett, don’t call him an intellectual. He’ll explain and reprimand me for even suggesting that. Cavett was a popular TV talk show host. He interviewed all of the big names of the time. Lucille ball, Marlon Brando, George Harrison, Richard Burton and hundreds more. He’ll talk about some of his best and worst conversations. Cavett was also a writer for Jack Paar and came up with his famous line, “Here they are, Jayne Mansfield” when introducing the well-endowed actress. Dick

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08:51

Milton Berle

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/12

Milton Berle was the first major American television star and known to millions as “Uncle Milty.” Berle was referred to as Mr. Television in the golden age of TV. As a child he was Buster Brown for Buster Brown Shoes. He had parts in several films, appeared on many TV shows including hosting Saturday Night Live and the Muppet Show. He did some stand-up comedy and had a comedy variety radio show. Maybe you remember the Milton Berle Show with Arnold Stang and deep voiced announcer Frank Gallop. Uncle

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06:28

Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo)

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/04/05

From your childhood comes this podcast with Captain Kangaroo. Bob Keeshan created and played the title role in the children’s TV program. Captain Kangaroo was the longest running kid’s TV show of the day. It ran from 1955 to 1984. Bob also played Clarabell the Clown on the “Howdy Doody Show.” We had this conversation on the set of a Captain Kangaroo show filmed at Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. I was offered interviews with the cast and what they called a new up and coming actor. I turned that

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04:26

Sergio Mendes

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/03/29

What do you get when you cross bossa nova with jazz and funk? You get Sergio Mendes and Brasil 66. Sergio performed with many artists through the years. He rerecorded Mas Que Nada in 2006 with the Black Eyed Peas. Herb Alpert and Jerry Moss recorded Mendes and Brasil 66 on Herb Alpert’s A&M record label. One of the Brasil 66 singers was Lani Hall, later Herb Alpert’s wife. Sergio was unhappy when Herb stole Lani away from the group. Mendes performed his biggest hit “The Look of Love” for Presidents

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10:00

Jo Anne Worley

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/03/22

Today, let’s go back to a No. 1 comedy variety show, “Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In.” Jo Anne Worley was one of the stars of “Laugh-In.” She has worked in TV, films, game shows, cartoons, and theater. Jo Anne was in Milwaukee, appearing at the Melody Top Theater in “Gypsy.” She was in the original production of “Hello Dolly.” She played the Wicked Witch of the West in the musical production the “Wizard of Oz.” Her many television appearances included “The Many Lives of Dobie Gillis” and “Love American

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09:41

Gordon Jump

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/03/15

This podcast is part two of “WKRP in Cincinnati.” Gordon Jump was the radio station manager, Arthur “Big Guy” Carlson in the TV series. He’ll tell the inside story on how the popular sitcom got its start and will do a couple of lines from the show. Gordon also appeared in “Soap,” “Diff’rent Strokes” and played the “Maytag Repairman” in television commercials.

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07:01

Al Martino

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/03/08

Al Martino was an Italian singer and actor. He played Johnny Fontane in the original “Godfather,” “Godfather III” and the trilogy. He also sang the theme for the film. Al told me that he was blacklisted after he played the Fontane part because his character portrayal was based on Italian singer Frank Sinatra. Director of the movie, Francis Ford Coppola originally took the part away from Martino and gave it to Vic Damone, but ultimately Al got the part. Marino had a ton of hit records on the

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06:58

Jim McDonald (Mickey Mouse)

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/03/01

For those of you who have said that this podcast is a lot of Mickey Mouse, we’re going to prove you right. Voice actor and sound effects expert Jim McDonald joined us one morning on Bob Barry Calls the World. Jim was the voice of Mickey Mouse, the circus train engine in “Dumbo,” the howling dogs in “Lady and the Tramp”, the mice and Bruno the dog in” Cinderella” and the bees in “Winnie the Pooh.” He also did the sound effects tick tock the crocodile from “Peter Pan” and the dragon in “Sleeping

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07:50

Dave Dudley

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/02/22

The man on today’s podcast is a little bit country and a little bit rock and roll. He’s from Wisconsin and his hit record was first played by rock and roll station WRIT in Milwaukee. Truck drivers loved him. He’s remembered for his hit “Six Days on the Road” and for “Two Six Packs Away” and “Truck Drivin’ Son-of-a-Gun.” Dave was born in Spencer, Wisconsin. He wanted to be a professional baseball player but after an arm injury he decided to pursue a music career. Besides selling over a million copies

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08:17

Tim Reid

Bob Barry"s Unearthed Interviews ·

2023/02/15

Actor Tim Reid holds a ton of TV movie and series credits including “Matlock,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and he starred as “Downtown Brown” in “Simon and Simon” and “DJ Venus Flytrap” in “WKRP in Cincinnati.” Tim will reveal how a popular and very funny episode of WKRP was the result of a network complaint. Tim was born in Norfolk, Virginia where he talks about experiencing segregation. He and his wife Daphne built Millennium Studios, located in Petersburg, Virginia in 1997. It was the only black-owned film

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