Best Charles Stanton Podcasts (2025)

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Pop Music TV Shows of the Mid to Late 1960s 20:44

4h ago20:44

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TVC 702.1: From August 2018: Chuck Harter joins Ed for Part 1 of a three-part look at Shindig, Hullabaloo, Where the Action Is and other national and syndicated pop music TV shows of the mid to late 1960s—a genre that not only showcased such popular groups as The Kinks, The Righteous Brothers, Herman’s Hermits, Darlene Love, Paul Revere and The Rai…

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How Shindig Begat Hullabaloo 20:02

5h ago20:02

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TVC 702.2: From August 2018: Chuck Harter and Ed continue their look at national, syndicated, and (in a few cases) locally produced pop music TV shows of the mid to late 1960s. Topics this segment include the back story of Hullabaloo, NBC’s answer to Shindig, which premiered in January 1965.By Ed Robertson

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Dick Clark and Where The Action Is 15:33

5h ago15:33

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TVC 702.3: From August 2018: Chuck Harter and Ed discuss the on-air history of Where the Action Is (ABC, 1965-1967), a weekday afternoon music series, created by Dick Clark, that featured such artists as James Brown, Herman’s Hermits, and Paul Revere and The Raiders.By Ed Robertson

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Joi Lansing: The Scopitone Bombshell 25:05

6h ago25:05

25:05

TVC 702.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Joseph Dougherty, author of Comfort and Joi, and Alexis Hunter, author of Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For, about the life and career of singer/actress Joi Lansing. Topics this segment include how Joi’s third husband, producer Stan Todd, not only helped Joi launch her nightclub singing car…

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Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood's Zen Rebel 19:09

6h ago19:09

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TVC 702.5: Ed welcomes Joseph Atkins, author of Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood’s Zen Rebel, a deep dive into the life and times of the angular-faced character actor who not only became a leading man in the 1980s (most notably, with Paris, Texas and Repo Man), but was also an accomplished singer and musician. Joe’s book includes interviews with such …

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Harry Dean Stanton, Monte Hellman, and Alex Cox 10:11

6h ago10:11

10:11

TVC 702.6: Joseph Atkins, author of Harry Dean Stanton: Hollywood’s Zen Rebel, talks to Ed how director Monte Hellman cast Stanton frequently in his movies, yet never saw him as a lead; how Stanton and Alex Cox, director of Repo Man, did not always see eye to eye during the early production of that movie; and how the soundtrack of Repo Man kept the…

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Giving Away the Farm 54:42

7d ago54:42

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Kathy Barker isn’t just the founder of Barker Farm – she’s a mother, an advocate for mental health awareness and breaking the stigma of food insecurity, and a self-proclaimed “worker bee.” She’s committed to helping others, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but also because she once needed that help. Today, she shares with Nora the story…

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The "effortless attractiveness" of Joi Lansing 22:02

7d ago22:02

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TVC 700.1: Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and producer Joseph Dougherty and author and artist Alexis Hunter join Ed for the first of a special two-part look at the life and career of Joi Lansing, the legendary Blonde Bombshell best known for her pin-up photos, her frequent work in movies and television throughout the '50s and '60s, and her su…

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The Aura of Joi Lansing 21:51

7d ago21:51

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TVC 701.2: Joseph Dougherty, author of Comfort and Joi, and Alexis Hunter, author of Joi Lansing: A Body to Die For, talk to Ed about the many times in which producer Al Simon and actress Nancy Kulp crossed paths with Joi Lansing; Joi’s notable television appearances, including her recurring role as Gladys Flatt in The Beverly Hillbillies; and Hot …

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How Ed Sullivan and The Smothers Brothers shaped variety television 13:33

7d ago13:33

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TVC 701.3: From August 2016: Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Leidman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, talks to Ed about the controversy involving Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte behind the scenes of Clark’s 1968 special for NBC, and why both The Ed Sullivan…

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Laurence Luckinbill, Mart Crowley, and Charles Laughton 21:08

7d ago21:08

21:08

TVC 701.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with actor, author, playwright, and Emmy Award-winning producer Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in the Band, The Delphi Bureau, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Lyndon, Hemingway, Teddy Tonight!, Clarence Darrow Tonight!). Topics this segment include how Larry and Mart Crowley, author of The Bo…

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Laurence Luckinbill, Sam Rolfe, and The Delphi Bureau 19:55

7d ago19:55

19:55

TVC 701.5: Actor and author Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in the Band, The Delphi Bureau, Star Trek V, Affective Memories: How Chance and The Theater Saved My Life) talks to Ed about working with writer/producer Sam Rolfe on The Delphi Bureau (ABC, 1972-1973); how Larry’s portrayal of Glenn Garth Gregory as a “reluctant hero” was a first for Americ…

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Laurence Luckinbill with a reflection on St. Thomas More 7:47

7d ago7:47

7:47

TVC 701.6: Actor and author Laurence Luckinbill talks to Ed about why St. Thomas More, the protagonist of Robert Bolt’s award-winning play A Man for All Seasons, was one of the true disciples of Christ. Larry's autobiography, Affective Memories: How Chance and The Theater Saved My Life, is available wherever books are sold through Sunbury Press. La…

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How the World Reacted to the Death of Elvis Presley 9:28

7d ago9:28

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TVC 701.7: From August 2022: Chuck Harter shares a poignant memory of a scene that he witnessed at a Washington, D.C. tavern on Aug. 16, 1977, the day that Elvis Presley died.By Ed Robertson

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Update: How to Lose Your Name with Hayley Paige (Cheval) 1:04:14

12d ago1:04:14

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It's been a few years since we last spoke with Hayley Paige about the legal battle that took her ideas, her job and her identity. In this episode, we get an update from Hayley. And we get to use her actual name! You can shop for Hayley Paige dresses at ⁠hayleypaige.com This is an episode from the new season of TTFA Anthologies, go to ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podca…

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Tales of a Type B 1:10:30

14d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Have you ever looked at Nora and wondered, what is going on inside her head? Today, you’re going to learn. This episode is for the ADHD, messy, carefree, anxious and also not anxious humans of the world: the Type Bs. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Protect your privacy by downlo…

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The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television 25:22

14d ago25:22

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TVC 700.1: From August 2016: Ed welcomes Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director (Diana Ross: Live in Central Park, Elvis: The 1968 Comeback Special, The T.A.M.I. Show) and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Liedman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, an oral history of variety television, as told through t…

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Steve Binder, Dwight Hemion, and Hullabaloo 16:20

14d ago16:20

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TVC 700.2: From August 2016: Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Leidman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, talks to Ed about working with Dwight Hemion on the pop music series Hullabaloo (NBC, 1965-1966). Gary Smith, Hemion’s longtime producing partner, passed aw…

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Morgan White, Jr. and his trademark hat 10:34

14d ago10:34

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TVC 700.3: Via remote from Las Vegas: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Morgan White, Jr., longtime late night radio personality for WBZ AM-FM/Boston, author of many books on a variety of subjects, and the Undisputed King of Trivia. Topics this segment include the back story of Morgan came to wear his trademark black leather cowboy…

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Kathleen Bradley on being a pioneer 25:27

14d ago25:27

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TVC 700.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Kathleen Bradley, the first African-American model to join ranks with Barker’s Beauties on The Price is Right, and the actress known around the world as Mrs. Parker in Friday. Topics this segment include Kathleen’s years traveling the world as a member of the female soul and disco group …

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Laurence Luckinbill on the legacy of The Boys in the Band 19:41

14d ago19:41

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TVC 700.5: Ed back welcomes actor, author, playwright, and Emmy Award-winning producer Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in the Band, The Delphi Bureau, Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, Lyndon, Hemingway, Teddy Tonight!, Clarence Darrow Tonight!). Topics this segment include why both the original stage production and the original theatrical release of …

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Laurence Luckinbill on the role of providence in his life 14:57

14d ago14:57

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TVC 700.6: Actor and author Laurence Luckinbill (The Boys in the Band, The Delphi Bureau, Star Trek V, Affective Memories: How Chance and The Theater Saved My Life) talks to Ed about the many times in which providence has played a role in his life, including a pivotal night at the end of his first year as a pre-med student at the University of Arka…

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Remembering Loni Anderson 6:21

15d ago6:21

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Please enjoy this special bonus edition of the TV Confidential podcast honoring the memory of Loni Anderson, the actress known around the world as Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati. Loni Anderson passed away Sunday, Aug. 3 at age seventy-nine. While we never had the opportunity to interview her directly on TV Confidential, Loni Anderson did ap…

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Pull over on the freeway, it's a PowerPoint Emergency! | Corporate Horror Stories Pt. 2 with Becca Platsky of Corporate Gossip 1:21:22

21d ago1:21:22

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In this second installment of corporate horror stories, Nora is joined by Becca Platsky of Corporate Gossip to hear all of your work horror stories – the good, the bad, and the juicy. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Want to be on the show? Call or text 612.568.4441 or book a c…

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Remembering Mick Martin 21:21

21d ago21:21

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TVC 699.1: An encore presentation of a conversation from May 2015 with Mick Martin, the longtime blues artist and radio host who enjoyed a parallel successful career as film critic for The Sacramento Union and other newspapers. Mick Martin passed away on Sunday, July 13 at age seventy-six. Mick interviewed hundreds of actors and musicians, includin…

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Mick Martin on John Mitchum and other character actors 19:45

21d ago19:45

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TVC 699.2: From May 2015: Blues artist, radio host, and film historian Mick Martin and Ed discuss why John Mitchum, the younger brother of Robert Mitchum, was something of a “Hard Luck Harry” until his memorable role opposite Clint Eastwood in the original Dirty Harry. Other topics this segment include a look at such other notable character actors …

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Morgan White, Jr.: The Undisputed King of Trivia 15:56

21d ago15:56

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TVC 699.3: Via remote from Las Vegas: Ed welcomes Morgan White, Jr., longtime late night radio personality for WBZ AM-FM/Boston, author of many books on a variety of subjects, and the Undisputed King of Trivia. Besides his deep roots in radio, Morgan has hosted live improv trivia shows, both in Boston and in other parts of the country, for more tha…

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Morgan White, Jr., Daws Butler, and David McCallum 22:46

21d ago22:46

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TVC 699.4: Via remote from Las Vegas: Longtime Boston radio personality Morgan White, Jr. talks to Ed about meeting some of his animation heroes, including Daws Butler, Jay Ward, Bill Scott, and June Foray; how both Matt Damon and Ben Affeck were regular listeners of his late night show, before they became stars; and how Morgan became dear friends …

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Kathleen Bradley, Ice Cube, and “Hi, Mrs. Parker” 19:15

21d ago19:15

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TVC 699.5: Ed welcomes Kathleen Bradley, the first African-American model to join ranks with Barker’s Beauties on The Price is Right, and the actress known around the world as the voluptuous Mrs. Parker in the 1995 cult comedy Friday. Kathleen recently reunited with Ice Cube, one of her co-stars in Friday, on the set of Ice Cube’s music video for “…

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Kathleen Bradley with more memories of Friday 14:19

21d ago14:19

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TVC 699.6: Actress, supermodel, speaker, and author Kathleen Bradley talks to Ed about working with some of the other cast members of Friday, including Bernie Mac, Regina King, Tiny Lister, and John Witherspoon. Calendar year 2025 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the release of Friday. Kathleen’s memoir, Backstage at The Price is Right: Memoirs o…

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Health Insurance Horror Stories 1:24:25

28d ago1:24:25

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America has a healthcare problem. One of those problems is Health Insurance, which I have said before and will say again, loudly and with my whole entire chest, is a scam. I asked for your health insurance horror stories, and YOU DELIVERED. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Want t…

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Taylor Blackwell of It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story 19:39

28d ago19:39

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TVC 698.1: Ed welcomes Taylor Blackwell, the writer, director, and star of It Happened, the award-winning short biopic about legendary comedienne Judy Tenuta. It Happened was made with the cooperation and financial support of the Judy Tenuta Legacy, which also allowed Taylor to use Judy’s actual accordion in the film, as well as wear Judy’s jewelry…

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Kiki Ebsen on the lifelong journey of an artist 20:15

28d ago20:15

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TVC 698.5: Ed welcomes Kiki Ebsen, youngest daughter of Buddy Ebsen, and an accomplished singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist in her own right. Kiki will perform her Joni Mitchell Tribute show at the Festival of Arts/Pagent of the Masters in Laguna Beach, CA on Saturday, July 26. She’ll also be part of the Al Jarreau Band Reunion Show…

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Kiki Ebsen on the songs of The Great American Songbook 13:11

28d ago13:11

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TVC 698.6: Singer, songwriter, musician, and recording artist Kiki Ebsen talks to Ed about the tapestry of stories available in The Great American Songbook; how Kiki’s lifelong passion for horses led her to start The Healing Equine Ranch, a nonprofit organization whose equine-assisted services integrates yoga philosophy, natural horsemanship princi…

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Everyone is Lying To You: influencer culture with Jo Piazza 1:30:25

1M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

Influencers are the people (women!) that people (women!) love to hate. But they also have a huge cultural and economic impact. It’s tangly, and Author and Podcaster Jo Piazza has been reporting on influencer culture for over 5 years. Her new book, Everyone is Lying To You, is a thriller set in the world of trad-wife influencers, and I loved it so m…

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Signs from the Other Side 44:15

1M ago44:15

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I believe that our people never truly leave us. They stay with us. They live in us, always. If you need a sign that you’re not alone, let this – this episode – be it. For full ad-free episodes, the full back catalog and a listener community, you can join us ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Protect your privacy by downloading NordVPN at https://nordvpn.com/tfa today! Want…

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Rich Manley, adventure illusionist and host of Culture Shock on Tubi 23:46

1M ago23:46

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TVC 697.1: Ed welcomes back Rich Manley, world-renowned “adventure illusionist” and the writer, producer, director, and host of Culture Shock: Bridging Cultures Through Magic, the popular series on Tubi that communicates the energy, humility, and compassion of people coming together through the shared experience of magic. The first season of Cultur…

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Tribute to Bobby Sherman 15:01

2M ago15:01

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From June 2023: Ed and Greg Ehrbar look back at the music and television career of Bobby Sherman as part of a conversation about the home entertainment release of Here Come the Brides (ABC, 1968-1970). Though Sherman first came into prominence as the house singer on Shindig (ABC, 1964-1966), the success of Here Come the Brides made him a teen idol,…

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The Birth of the CBS Bicentennial Minutes 6:43

2M ago6:43

6:43

We'll be back with a brand new edition of TV Confidential later in July. In the meantime, please enjoy this clip from June 2011 in which Tony, Donna, and Ed remember The Bicentennial Minutes (CBS, 1974-1976), a series of one-minute educational television segments, produced by CBS News, that every night aired in prime time (usually at the end of the…

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I Was the Other Woman... And He Died 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

As a widow, I get a lot of grief emails. But this one stopped me right in my tracks with the subject line, “I was the other woman… and he died.” Today’s caller is not a widow. She’s not a girlfriend. She’s not a friend. She is the other woman, and she’s bringing us on her grief journey – the good, the bad, and the ugly. This episode is available ad…

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The Heart of John Candy 22:57

2M ago22:57

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TVC 696.4: Via remote from Davenport’s Restaurant in Encino, California: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Robert Crane, co-author, along with Christopher Fryer, of Three-Cornered Circle, is a screen play released in book form that is also an adaptation of one of the most poignant stories of Bob and Chris’ book Crane: Sex, Celebrit…

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John Candy and "The Chongos" 21:08

2M ago21:08

21:08

TVC 696.5: Via remote from the back patio of Davenport’s Restaurant in Encino, California: Robert Crane, John Cerney, and Meagan Bejar talk to Ed about Bob’s experience with dealing with tragedy and loss; why “closure” is a media term; how John Candy came from a humble background, after losing his father when he was five; and how Candy once lobbied…

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