MUSIC 8 - Dr. Nancy Berk

Brian Stokes Mitchell Talks Broadway and The Hollywood Bowl, The Power of Art During Stressful Times, and The Actors Fund, Plus Robin Rothstein on Playwriting and Short Plays – Episode 533

Tony Award winner, and The Actors Fund Chairman of the Board Brian Stokes Mitchell joins Nancy to discuss Broadway, the power of the arts during the pandemic, his creative career, including the early days of ‘Trapper John, M.D.’, and the new PBS series ‘In Concert At The Hollywood Bowl’. Plus, Brian shares details on The Actors Fund. In the second segment, Nancy talks playwriting and short plays with playwright Robin Rothstein.

Vicki Lawrence Talks ‘The Carol Burnett Show,’ Thelma Harper, ‘Mama’s Family,’ and New Projects, Plus Air Fryers and Kitchen Gadget Comedy – Episode 530

Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Vicki Lawrence joins Nancy to discuss her journey from high school to ‘The Carol Burnett Show’ and beyond, the popularity of her character Thelma Harper, Bob Mackie wardrobe moments, and working with comedy legends. Plus, Vicki and Nancy talk about…

Darci Lynne and Misty Farmer Talk Family, Christmas, and Working From Home, Plus Producer and Coach Gary Owen – Episode 529

America’s Got Talent winner Darci Lynne and her mother Misty Farmer join Nancy to talk about the power of family, Christmas, Darci’s career journey, music in their family, extreme togetherness, and filming ‘The Spin with Darci Lynne’ and Nickelodeon’s ‘Unfiltered’ from home during the pandemic. In the second segment, ventriloquist, coach and entertainment producer Gary Owen shares creative gift ideas…

Kelli O’Hara Talks Broadway, Holiday Traditions, and ‘Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir,’ Plus Livestream Holiday Concerts – Episode 528

Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara joins Nancy to discuss her career journey, Broadway, creative decision-making, Christmas traditions, and the upcoming special ‘Christmas with The Tabernacle Choir featuring Kelli O’Hara and Richard Thomas.’ Plus, Nancy shares some livestream holiday entertainment ideas and…

Noel Paul Stookey Talks Folk Music, Peter, Paul, and Mary and The Power of Music to Create Change, Plus Music to Life’s Elizabeth Sunde – Episode 527

Folk legend and Grammy winner Noel Paul Stookey joins Nancy to discuss the power of music to create social awareness and change, his journey as one-third of the beloved ’60s folk music trio Peter, Paul, and Mary and their hits that quickly became empowering songs during the difficult times of that decade. Plus, Elizabeth Stookey Sunde talks with Nancy about co-founding the non-profit Music to Life and the new album ‘Hope Rises.’

Angela Cartwright Talks ‘The Sound of Music’, ‘Lost in Space’, Friendships, and Life with Grandchildren, Plus Entertaining Ideas for Parents and Grandparents – Episode 525

Artist and actress Angela Cartwright joins Nancy to discuss her childhood roles in the beloved film ‘The Sound of Music’, and television favorites ‘Lost in Space’ and ‘Make Room for Daddy’, and her real life role as a grandmother. Plus, Nancy reviews entertaining opportunities to share with the kids in your lives including the new children’s picture book Latkes for Santa Claus by Janie Emaus.

DR. NANCY BERK