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TV Confidential with Ed Robertson

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television brings you lively conversations every week with the stars, writers, directors and other creative people behind the scenes of some of America"s most popular shows. An engaging blend of talk and entertainment, TV Confidential often compares today"s programs with those of the "50s, "60s, "70s and "80s.

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20:45

George Chakiris, Elaine Stritch, and Company

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/12/06

TVC 533.2: Ed plays Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with George Chakiris, the Academy Award-winning actor known around the world as Bernardo, the leader of The Sharks, in the iconic 1961 screen adaptation of West Side Story. In this segment, George shares memories of working with John Astin and Simon Oakland in West Side Story, and with Elaine Stritch in the national stage production of Company. My West Side Story: A Memoir by George Chakiris is available in hardcover and as an eBook

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12:33

George Chakiris, Notorious Woman, and Dallas

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/12/06

TVC 533.3: Oscar winner George Chakiris discusses the approach he took to playing Frederic Chopin in the acclaimed PBS miniseries Notorious Woman, plus he shares a few memories of starring opposite Barbara Carrera in the “dream season” of Dallas. My West Side Story: A Memoir by George Chakiris is available in hardcover and as an eBook from Lyons Press and includes a wonderful back cover quote from George’s co-star, dear friend, and fellow Oscar winner from West Side Story, Rita Moreno. Want to

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26:47

Ruta Lee: Consider Your Ass Kissed

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/12/06

TVC 533.4: Ed welcomes back entertainment legend Ruta Lee. Ruta’s new memoir, Consider Your Ass Kissed, not only is the story of how a young girl—the daughter of Lithuanian immigrants—became one of the most legendary entertainers in Hollywood history through hard work and determination, but includes a treasure trove of authentic memories about the Golden Age of Entertainment, including her work opposite such leading men as Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, Charles Bronson, James Garner, Fred Astaire,

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20:30

Ruta Lee and the Phone Call Heard Round the World

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/12/06

TVC 533.5: Ruta Lee shares the amazing but true story of how she convinced Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev to release her 92-year-old Lithuanian grandmother from the Soviet Union in 1964 so that she could live her remaining years in America—and be reunited with her daughter, Ruta’s mother, for the first time in thirty-six years. Ruta’s memoir, Consider Your Ass Kissed, is available for pre-order right now at Amazon.com. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with

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21:28

Will The Real Biffle and Shooster Please Sit Down?

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/12/06

TVC 458.2: Will Ryan, Nick Santa Maria, and Michael Schlesinger (The Misadventures of Biffle and Shooster) appear in character as Greg and Ed continue their look at the faux television career of Biffle and Shooster, including their short-lived Saturday morning cartoon series and their celebrated appearance on Batman. The Misadventures of Biffle and Shooster is available on DVD. The Biffle and Shooster Portable Guide to Etiquette is also available for purchase, as are all four issues of the Biffle

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23:11

Marilyn Monroe, Dorothy Kilgallen, and JFK

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/25

TVC 560.1: Ed welcomes back Mark Shaw, investigative reporter, former criminal defense attorney and cable TV legal analyst, and the author of more than twenty-five books, including The Reporter Who Knew Too Much, a biography of Dorothy Kilgallen, the Pulitzer Prize-nominated newspaper columnist and panelist on What’s My Line? whose mysterious death in November 1965 remains unsolved to this day. Mark’s latest book, Collateral Damage: The Mysterious Deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Kilgallen and

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27:00

50 Marilyn Monroe/Dorothy Kilgallen Similarities

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/24

TVC 560.2: Mark Shaw, author of Collateral Damage: The Mysterious Deaths of Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Kilgallen and The Ties That Bind Them to Robert Kennedy and the JFK Assassination, discusses a few of the fifty remarkable similarities between the lives and deaths of Pulitzer Prize-nominated newspaper columnist Dorothy Kilgallen and film legend Marilyn Monroe. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the

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17:51

Peter Scolari, Tom Hanks, and Bosom Buddies

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/23

TVC 560.3: From November 2011: Tony, Donna, and Ed discuss the anniversary of the premiere of Bosom Buddies (ABC, 1980-1982), as well as the onscreen chemistry and off-camera friendship between series stars Tom Hanks and Peter Scolari. Peter Scolari passed away on Oct. 22, 2021 at age sixty-six. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and will

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22:02

Betty White: The First Lady of Television

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/22

TVC 560.4: Television critic, columnist, and entertainment journalist Ray Richmond joins Ed for an early 100th birthday salute to entertainment legend Betty White. Ray’s latest book, Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life, provides a visual salute to the eighty-year performing career of the First Lady of Television, including her lifelong passion for animals; the various glass ceilings that White broke as a performer and as a producer during the first decade of television as we

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20:02

The Courtship of Betty White

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/22

TVC 560.5: Ray Richmond, author of Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life, talks to Ed about Allen Ludden’s year-long effort to woo Betty White; why they proved to be the perfect mates for each other; and the many ways in which their marriage bucked the odds. Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life becomes available wherever books are sold beginning Tuesday, Dec. 7. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to

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7:51

The Versatility of Betty White

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/22

TVC 560.6: Ray Richmond, author of Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life, talks to Ed about the numerous ways in which Betty White has left her mark on television. A visual salute to White’s eighty-year performing, Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life not only includes tributes from such friends and colleagues as Gavin MacLeod, Ed Asner, Carol Burnett, Candice Bergen, and Ed. Weinberger, but features many rare photographs. Betty White: 100 Remarkable

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22:34

Ron Bacon and The Generosity of Liberace

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/19

TVC 559.1: A return appearance by Emmy Award winner Ron Bacon, a true pioneer of television who wore many hats throughout his thirty-five year career in TV production, including stage manager, associate director, writer, producer, and director on more than 12,500 network TV broadcasts, covering just about every type of programming available, including variety shows, variety specials, sporting events, and many Academy Awards broadcasts. In this segment, Ron talks to Ed about the enormous amount of

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19:14

Ron Bacon, Dick Clark, and All in the Family

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/18

TVC 559.2: Emmy Award winner Ron Bacon talks to Ed about his many years of working with Dick Clark, including Clark’s knack for recognizing talent and his willingness to listen to others; how Ron was approached to play Meathead in Those Were the Days, the second pilot for All in the Family; and his work on other scripted series, including the short-lived ABC-TV version of Operation: Petticoat. Ron’s short film, The Kite Song, is available for free at RonBacon.net. Want to advertise/sponsor our

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18:01

Ebin Antony of Spoken

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/17

TVC 559.3: Ed welcomes Ebin Antony, an actor and voice artist who recently made his Hollywood film debut in the horror thriller Spoken. Spoken is now available for viewing on demand through Amazon Prime. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below

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23:23

Ray Klausen and the Generosity of Bea Arthur

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/16

TVC 559.4: Ed welcomes Emmy Award-winning art director and set decorator Ray Klausen. Ray’s memoirs, Behind the Scenes: From Hollywood to Broadway, not only is a history of theatre and variety television in its heyday, but pays homage to the many teachers who made a difference in Ray’s life—both the teachers in his formative years in high school and college, and the many mentors who guided Ray as he learned his craft as a professional. Topics this segment include Ray’s early years in television,

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18:40

Ray Klausen and the Golden Era of Television

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/16

TVC 559.5: Emmy Award-winning art director and set decorator Ray Klausen shares a few stories about his career as the set designer of more than 400 productions for television, Broadway, and Las Vegas showrooms, including working with such stars as Carol Burnett, Lynda Carter, and Bernadette Peters, and producers Allan Carr and Dick Clark. Ray’s memoirs, Behind the Scenes: From Hollywood to Broadway, is a history of theatre and variety television in its heyday that also pays tribute to the many

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23:17

The Voice Characters of Harry Shearer

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/15

TVC 559.6: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with multi-award-winning actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, voice artist, and radio host Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, This is Spinal Tap, Le Show). Topics include Harry’s career as a voice artist, including when he first discovered his gift for mimicry, why he considers the voices he creates to be characters (versus impressions), and how long it takes Harry to hone down a particular voice before he feels ready to perform it. We also

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22:00

Nehemiah Persoff and The Actors Studio

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/11

TVC 558.1: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with James Rosin, author of the novellas Butterfly and Belle Garden Beat and the publisher of The Many Faces of Nehemiah, the memoirs of his cousin Nehemiah Persoff, one of the greatest and most versatile character actors of the twentieth century. Topics this segment include Persoff’s long association with the Actors Studio in New York, and the important lesson he learned early in his career about the difference between acting for the stage

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22:21

The Partridge Family and Their Music

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/10

TVC 558.2: Greg Ehrbar discusses When We’re Singin’: The Partridge Family and Their Music, a new book by Johnny Ray Miller that provides a comprehensive history of Partridge Family music and the Partridge Family television series. Topics this segment include what the producers of The Partridge Family learned from The Monkees when incorporating the music into the series. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests

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15:44

Why Partridge Family Albums Have 11 Tracks

TV Confidential with Ed Robertson ·

2021/11/10

TVC 558.3: Greg and Ed discuss When We’re Singin’: The Partridge Family and Their Music, a new book by Johnny Ray Miller that provides a comprehensive history of Partridge Family music and the Partridge Family television series, including the back story of some of the group’s most popular and iconic songs. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They’re great to work with

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