Character Actor Episodes

In Part One of this candid, funny, and deeply personal two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with Emmy Award–winning actor Gary Frank , best known as Willie Lawrence on the beloved ABC series “ Family” . Gary takes us back to his childhood in Southern California, growing up across from Walt Disney Studios , and the unexpected moment that sparked his love for performing. From discovering Method acting in high school to studying under Lee Strasberg at the legendary Actors Studio , his j...

In this first half of a very special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the legendary Dan Lauria — forever remembered as Jack Arnold , America’s favorite TV dad on " The Wonder Years ." From his blue-collar New York upbringing to his love of James Cagney movies with his aunt, Dan shares how his early passions and football days unexpectedly led him into the world of acting. Dan opens up about the incredible mentors who shaped his career — including Charles Durning , Jack Klugma...

In part 2 of this special two-part interview, Tony Miros continues his lively chat with Didi Conn , forever beloved as “Frenchy” in Grease . Didi shares the charming story of her Paramount audition—performing the “Men are rats!” scene—then stopping at a real “Frenchy’s Beauty Parlor” to get into character. Though she initially hoped to play Rizzo, fate steered her to Frenchy. She recalls bonding with the cast during a sock hop, working under Randal Kleiser’s collaborative direction, and how chor...

In the second half of Tony's lively conversation with the hilarious David Leisure, the sitcom star shares unforgettable stories and insights from his time on “Empty Nest”. He discusses the valuable lessons he learned while working with veteran actor Richard Mulligan and explains how the chemistry with his co-stars Kristy McNichol and Dinah Manoff made their on-screen dynamic unforgettable. David also shares his experiences working alongside Dreyfuss, aka “Bear the Dog,” and gives insight into ho...