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Episode 157 – Actress & Author Denise Nicholas: Breaking Barriers and Finding Home – Part 1
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Feb. 8, 2026

Episode 157 – Actress & Author Denise Nicholas: Breaking Barriers and Finding Home – Part 1

In Part One of this fascinating two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with actress, writer, and trailblazing entertainer Denise Nicholas , best known for her iconic roles on the groundbreaking comedy-drama “ Room 222” and the acclaimed series “ In the Heat of the Night .” Denise opens up about her powerful new memoir, “ Finding Home ,” and why writing about her own life proved far more challenging than writing her celebrated novel, “ Freshwater Road .” Denise reflects on growing up in...
Episode 148 – Consider Your Ass Kissed!: Chatting With the Glamorous Ruta Lee – Part 2
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Nov. 30, 2025

Episode 148 – Consider Your Ass Kissed!: Chatting With the Glamorous Ruta Lee – Part 2

In the sparkling conclusion of their two-part conversation, host Tony Miros and 90-year-old Hollywood legend Ruta Lee dive deeper into her remarkable career and her most unforgettable television moments. Ruta revisits her iconic “ Twilight Zone” episode “A Short Drink From a Certain Fountain,” sharing memories of co-star Patrick O’Neal, her joy in playing such a wicked character, and her warm admiration for Rod Serling . She also reflects on her time on “ The Lucy Show ” —how she and Lucille Bal...
Guest: Ruta Lee
Episode 125 – Reminiscing with '60s “It” Girl Turned Glam Queen Leigh Taylor-Young – Part 1
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June 29, 2025

Episode 125 – Reminiscing with '60s “It” Girl Turned Glam Queen Leigh Taylor-Young – Part 1

In this captivating first installment of a two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the legendary Leigh Taylor-Young to trace her journey from Midwestern roots to international film and TV fame. Leigh shares how growing up in a home without a television shaped her imagination—until age 13, when she finally saw her first classic films and fell in love with the screen. Originally an economics major at Northwestern, one acting class changed everything, and soon she was immersed in clas...