Norman Lear Talks Comedy, Sitcoms, and Similarities: The 2016 Interview – Encore Episode 593
Beloved comedy icon Norman Lear joined Nancy in 2016 to talk about his career, comedy culture, shifts, and the similarities we all share.
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Allison Janney Talks Acting, Comedy, Mom, and College Influences: The 2013 Interview – Encore Episode 591
Oscar and Emmy winner Allison Janney joined Nancy in 2013 to talk about taking on the role of Bonnie in the new sitcom Mom, enjoying the shift between comedic and dramatic roles, and how Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward influenced her career.
Annette O’Toole Talks Virgin River, Smallville, Acting, Theater and Collaboration – Episode 583
Annette O’Toole joins Nancy to talk about her her role as Hope McCrea in the hit series Virgin River, her creative career from early years as a teen actor appearing in Gunsmoke and portraying David Cassidy’s love interest in The Partridge Family to her adult career in feature films like Superman III and series like Smallville, and her continued love of acting and the theater. Plus, Annette discusses collaborating with husband Michael Mckean.
Kathy Kinney and Cindy Ratzlaff Talk Collaboration, Inspiration, and Friendship – Episode 575
Actor, producer, and author Kathy Kinney (The Drew Carey Show, Newhart) and publishing veteran and author Cindy Ratzlaff join Nancy to talk about brand building, empowering others, their Queen Of Your Own Life books and new daily inspiration cards. Plus, the longtime friends discuss their trip to France, adopting the Coastal Grandmother look, the power of Mimi Bobeck, and their work with the Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop.
Beth Broderick Talks Acting, Writing, Ageism, and Giving Back – Episode 574
Actor Beth Broderick joins Nancy to talk about the legacy of powerful characters, her career journey including her role as Zelda Spellman on the hit sitcom ‘Sabrina The Teenage Witch’ and new projects for HBO and Hallmark, and her motivation for column writing. Plus, Nancy and Beth discuss ageism in Hollywood and beyond.
Terry Fator Talks Vegas, Fans, Touring, and Ventriloquism Popularity Plus Steve Axtell on Creating Animatronics, Puppets, and Entertainment Opportunities – Episode 571
Headliner and ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner Terry Fator joins Nancy to talk about his Vegas residency at New York-New York, his show, and why he loves touring and shining the spotlight on ventriloquism. Plus, Axtell Expressions founder and creative visionary Steve Axtell discusses puppet design and creation, animatronics and AI with Nancy.