Movie Musical Episodes

In Part 1 of this energetic two-episode conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the dazzling Ruta Lee —actress, dancer, Hollywood legend, and author of the delightfully titled memoir “ C onsider Your Ass Kissed! ” Ruta dives into her decades-long career, from her breakout in the MGM classic “ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers ” to her days co-hosting “ High Rollers ” with her dear friend Alex Trebek. She shares favorite behind-the-scenes stories from her memoir, reflecting on Trebek’s wicked ...

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 Part Two of her illuminating conversation with Hollywood Obsessed host Tony Miros , the fabulous Lorna Luft returns with more unforgettable stories from her life on stage and screen. Best known for her roles in “Grease 2” and “Where the Boys Are”, Lorna shares how her iconic Pink Lady jacket was taken by the studio after filming—but eventually found its way back to her. She reflects on playing Paulette, a high schooler who idolized Marilyn Monroe , and recalls a real-life childhood encounter ...

In this captivating new episode of Hollywood Obsessed , host Tony Miros welcomes the incomparable Lorna Luft —performer, author, and daughter of entertainment icons Judy Garland and Sidney Luft, and half-sister to Liza Minnelli . Best known for her roles in “ Grease 2 ” and “ Where the Boys Are” , Lorna shares her unique perspective on growing up in a showbiz dynasty while remaining refreshingly grounded. She fondly recalls her mother simply as “the lady in the kitchen,” and speaks warmly of her...

In the second half of Tony's conversation with actor Russ Tamblyn , he reflects on receiving an Academy Award nomination for " Peyton Place ." He shares experiences working with Elvis Presley in "Jailhouse Rock," discusses landing a role in " Seven Brides for Seven Brothers " without knowing how to dance, and describes filming the iconic number "Goin' Courtin'" with Jane Powell. He shares his experience working with Jerome Robbins on " West Side Story ," emphasizing how strict Robbins was with t...

In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews legendary actor Russ Tamblyn , who is best known for portraying Riff, the leader of the Jets gang in the classic 1961 Academy Award-winning musical “ West Side Story. ” During their fascinating conversation, Russ expresses his surprise that people still ask him about “West Side Story” all these decades later. He reveals that it took him 25 years to write his memoir, “ Dancing on the Edge, ” and describes the challenging p...

During the second part of Tony’s fascinating conversation with actor, dancer, singer and author George Chakiris , they discuss his move from Hollywood to New York to find work on Broadway, how he was cast in the role of Riff, leader of the Jets, after auditioning for Jerome Robbins for the London production of “ West Side Story”– which he worked on for two years before winning the role of Bernardo for the film version directed by Robert Wise , his memories of filming the multi-award winning movi...

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed , host Tony Miros speaks with legendary actor, dancer, singer, and author GEORGE CHAKIRIS who is best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing the role of Bernardo in the 1961 film version of WEST SIDE STORY! During their fascinating two-part conversation George tells host Tony Miros about writing his memoir “My West Side Story” with co-author Lindsay Harrison, making his film debut at the age of 15 in the chorus of the MGM f...