Episodes

In PART TWO of my fascinating conversation with the extraordinary DOUG JONES, we dive deeper into his remarkable collaborations with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and the unforgettable characters they’ve brought to life together! Doug reveals how a chance encounter on the set of “Mimic” led to their longtime creative partnership and how del Toro specifically chose him to play Abe Sapien in “Hellboy.” He takes us behind the scenes of “Pan’s Labyrinth,” sharing the incredible challenges o...

In PART ONE of my conversation with the extraordinary DOUG JONES — the acclaimed actor, contortionist, and mime artist behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable characters — we go behind the makeup for a fascinating look at his remarkable career, from the Oscar-winning “The Shape of Water“ and “Star Trek: Discovery” to the beloved Halloween classic “Hocus Pocus!” Doug reveals why he’s flattered by comparisons to legendary horror icon Lon Chaney, and how childhood idols Don Knotts, Bob Denver...

The conversation with Marc Singer continues on Hollywood Obsessed! In Part 2, Tony Miros goes deeper behind the scenes of the films and television shows that made Singer a beloved action, fantasy, and sci-fi star. And if you thought making “The Beastmaster” was an adventure, wait until you hear what happened when Marc had to share the screen with a very unpredictable—and very large—co-star! Marc takes us back to the making of “The Beastmaster,” revealing what it was really like working wit...

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, Tony Miros sits down with the talented Marc Singer, best known for his iconic roles as heroic Dar in “The Beastmaster” and Mike Donovan in the groundbreaking 1980s sci-fi series “V”. But there’s much more to Singer’s Hollywood story than these unforgettable roles. In this fascinating first part of our conversation, Marc takes us back to the creative family and early experiences that inspired him to pursue acting—and ultimately led him to a remarkable ...

My conversation continues with filmmaker David Kittredge about his extraordinary documentary “BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL” and the troubled, fascinating history behind “Exorcist II: The Heretic.” David takes me deep behind the scenes of his five-year labor of love, from discovering an incredible treasure trove of John Boorman’s production papers at Indiana University’s Lilly Library to recreating lost moments of the film through animation and motion graphics. He also reveals how the documentary ...

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed filmmaker David Kittredge, whose fascinating documentary “Boorman and the Devil” explores the troubled production and enduring legacy of John Boorman’s controversial film “Exorcist II: The Heretic.” Now playing in theaters nationwide, the documentary takes a thoughtful, deeply researched look at one of Hollywood’s most misunderstood cinematic experiments. David shares his lifelong love of movies, his journey t...

On Part Two of Tony Miros’ fascinating conversation with actress Dedee Pfeiffer, Dedee takes Tony behind the scenes of The All-Nighter, the 1987 comedy starring The Bangles’ Susanna Hoffs, and recalls becoming instant friends with Joan Cusack. She also shares some hilarious and outrageous stories from the production and what it was like working with a cast that included some wonderfully colorful personalities. Then there’s Red Surf, where Dedee reunited with her friend and former boyfriend Georg...

On this episode of HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED, Tony Miros sits down with the wonderfully candid and entertaining actress DeDee Pfeiffer, best known for playing Cybill Shepherd’s daughter on “Cybill” and, more recently, Denise Brisbane on ABC’s “Big Sky.” In this revealing first part of their conversation, DeDee takes Tony back to her childhood in Orange County, sharing hilarious memories of growing up in a very different Southern California. She also opens up about being the middle Pfeiffer sister and w...

Now that we’ve heard about Don Stroud’s incredible journey from the beaches of Hawaii to Hollywood, the story continues with one of his most iconic films, “The Amityville Horror.” Don recalls working with Rod Steiger and Margot Kidder —and reveals what it was really like behind the scenes of the horror classic. He also shares stories from “Murder, She Wrote,” “Mrs. Columbo,” “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” ”Mike Hammer,” and “Hawaii Five-O,” including his friendship with Jack Lord an...

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed, Tony Miros sits down with legendary character actor Don Stroud for a fascinating and often jaw-dropping trip through one of Hollywood’s most unconventional careers. Long before he was appearing alongside Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro and Gary Busey, Don was a young surfer growing up in Hawaii, where the ocean—and a chance encounter on the set of the classic TV series “Hawaiian Eye”—would unexpectedly put him on the path to Hollywood. After movi...

In Part Two of Tony Miros’ unforgettable conversation with actor Christopher Atkins, the journey continues with “The Pirate Movie,” “A Night in Heaven,” and one very unexpected musical career! He takes us behind the scenes of filming “The Pirate Movie” in Australia, where he fell in love with the country and learned singing and fencing for the role. He also reveals the surprising legacy of the film—including his Gold Record for “How Can I Live Without Her,” his unforgettable appearance on “Solid...

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros sits down with actor Christopher Atkins, whose extraordinary journey from aspiring baseball player to international teen idol began with one unexpected audition. Best known for his unforgettable film debut opposite Brooke Shields in the 1980 blockbuster “The Blue Lagoon” and his role as Peter Richards on the iconic primetime soap “Dallas,” Atkins looks back on the wild ride that changed his life forever. Atkins takes us back to the unl...

In Part Two of Tony Miros' unforgettable conversation with actor, director, and producer Robert Duncan McNeill, the beloved “Star Trek: Voyager” star takes listeners behind the scenes of one of television's most iconic science fiction series. He shares fascinating stories about the pressure of launching ‘Voyager’ and the fledgling UPN network, recalls the brief tenure of Geneviève Bujold as Captain Janeway, and explains how he instantly knew Kate Mulgrew was the perfect person to command the USS...

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros welcomes actor, director, producer, and “Star Trek: Voyager” favorite Robert Duncan McNeill for an engaging and deeply personal conversation about the career that has kept him in front of—and behind—the camera for more than four decades. Robert reflects on his childhood in Atlanta, where a painfully shy young boy unexpectedly discovered a love for acting after being cast as a Munchkin in a local production of “The Wizard of Oz”. What b...

In Part Two of Tony Miros' conversation with actress, author, and speaker Lydia Cornell, the “Too Close for Comfort” star pulls back the curtain on one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. Lydia shares what it was really like working alongside Emmy Award winner Ted Knight, the magic that made the series a hit, and the enormous pressure she faced as one of television's biggest sex symbols. She opens up about the relentless scrutiny over her appearance, the tabloids spying on the set, and the behind-the-...

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros welcomes actress, author, and speaker Lydia Cornell, beloved by millions as Sara Rush, the lovable daughter of Ted Knight's Henry Rush on the hit ABC sitcom “Too Close for Comfort.” More than 45 years after its debut, Lydia reflects on the series that launched her career and made her a television icon. Lydia opens up about becoming one of TV's biggest sex symbols during the early 1980s. She reveals how ABC required her to pose for a bi...

In the second part of this captivating conversation, former actress turned psychotherapist Constance McCashin pulls back the curtain on the making of “Knots Landing”, sharing the emotional highs, heartbreaking lows, and lifelong friendships that made the groundbreaking drama so special. She reflects on Laura Avery Sumner's remarkable evolution, explains how the writers gradually tailored storylines to the actors, and reveals what it was really like becoming a TV star despite being shy off-screen...

In Part One of this fascinating conversation, former actress turned psychotherapist Constance McCashin looks back on the remarkable journey that took her from a carefree childhood to becoming one of television's most beloved stars as Laura Avery Sumner on the hit primetime drama “Knots Landing.” She shares how her career began at just five years old with an appearance alongside Clarabell the Clown from “The Howdy Doody Show”, why her parents chose a normal childhood for her, and how a lifelong l...

In Part Two of this fascinating conversation, writer, commentator, and activist James "Duke" Mason takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through one of Hollywood's most remarkable family legacies. Named after his legendary grandfather, screen icon James Mason, Duke reflects on the profound connection he feels to a man he never had the chance to meet and the mission he has embraced to preserve his grandfather's legacy for future generations. From childhood screenings of “20,000 Leagu...

What’s it like growing up with a rock star mom, a politically connected father, and Hollywood royalty in your family tree? In Part One of this captivating conversation, writer, commentator, and activist James "Duke" Mason pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life. The son of pop icon Belinda Carlisle and grandson of legendary actor James Mason, Duke shares heartfelt, funny, and inspiring stories about family, identity, politics, and finding his own voice. Duke opens up about coming out a...

In Part Two of my conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter Paul Rudnick, we dive into his remarkable Hollywood career and the surprising chain of events that led him from NYC theater to major motion pictures. Paul shares how legendary producer Scott Rudin gave him his first big break on “The Addams Family”, introducing him to the world of screenwriting and script doctoring. Along the way, he reveals what it really means to rewrite a screenplay, why listening t...

In Part One of my fascinating conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, & screenwriter Paul Rudnick, we travel back to his childhood in Piscataway, NJ, his years studying theater at Yale University, and his move to NYC, where he learned the realities of putting on a production while launching his career with “Poor Little Lambs,” featuring future stars Kevin Bacon, Bronson Pinchot, & Blanche Baker. Paul also takes us inside the creation of some of his most beloved stage wo...

In Part Two of this unforgettable conversation, Robert Hays takes listeners deep inside the making of the comedy masterpiece “Airplane!” and its sequel “Airplane II: The Sequel.” Robert discusses the acclaimed book “Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!” and shares fascinating stories about landing the role of Ted Striker. He explains why the filmmakers intentionally cast dramatic actors instead of comedians, leading to unforgettable performances from legends like Leslie Niels...

In Part One of this entertaining and nostalgic conversation, Robert Hays takes listeners on a journey through his remarkable life and career — from growing up as a self-described “Marine brat” constantly moving around the world, to becoming one of television and film’s most recognizable stars. Robert opens up about spending his childhood in Turkey, struggling with shyness, becoming a class clown to fit in, and dreaming his way through school while staring out classroom windows imagining somethin...