Billy Masters LIVE

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E24) - 10-28-21 - Billy is joined by three of his favorite young contributors - Jonny Beauchamp, Jason Dottley, Mark MacKillop - for a panel discussion about such things as what it's like performing today, Broadway re-opening, booster shots, and being young and public on social media. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymPIuT3JFHg

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E23) - 10-21-21 - For our fall premiere, Billy welcomes members from the cast of "Naked Boys Singing" Las Vegas - including David Hernandez, Matthew Ludwinski, Chris Salvatore, and Marcus Terell. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuaazLh3ADc

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E22) - 6-29-21 - We close our Pride Month celebrations with two trailblazers in reality TV - Real World New York alums, Norman Korpi and Eric Nies.  They recently kinda reunited for "The Real World Homecoming: New York" and we'll find out what it was like to be in the first series, how reality TV has changed, and what they've been up to. You can watch this episode at: h...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E21) - 6-24-21 - Pride Panel - For this episode, Billy has assembled a panel to discuss Gay Pride Month and other current events.  Joining him will be writer, comedian, actors, and all around bon vivant, Bruce Vilanch; performer Jason Dottley; and writer Jim Colucci. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUBTRGliK4Y

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E20) - 6-17-21 - Billy celebrates Broadway Bares 2021 with some of the talent performers - including Christopher Sieber, Patrick Boyd, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Sebastian La Cause, and Mark MacKillop.  Started in 1992 by Jerry Mitchell, the show features some of the greatest talents from Broadway and beyond joining forces to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AID...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E19) - 6-10-21 - Our Gay Pride Month celebration continues with Dan Mathews.  His new book, "Like Crazy - Life with My Mother and Her Invisible Friends" discusses caring for his mother during her final years with mental illness.  We'll also discuss his long history of activism, primarily with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. You can watch this episode a...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E18) - 6-8-21 - Continuing our celebration of Gay Pride Month, we welcome the prolific Paul Rudnick.  Known best for the play (and film) "Jeffrey", he has also written screenplays for "In & Out", "Addams Family Values", and the recent "Coastal Elites".  His latest novel, "Playing the Palace", is about the romance of a gay New Yorker (by way of New Jersey) and t...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E17) - 6-3-21 - We kick of Gay Pride Month with portions of our celebration last year - including appearances by Olivia Newton John, Pauley Perrette and Willam.  Billy will introduce the show live with his frequent LA Pride co-host, MOMMA!  Celebrate your pride here! You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElBXxf7_Tas

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E16) - 5-27-21 - Time for another panel discussion on current events and pop culture.  Joining Billy will be comedian and writer Frank DeCaro, comedian and actor Daniel Franzese (from "Mean Girls"), and actor and activist Jonny Beauchamp (from "Stonewall" and "Penny Dreadful"). You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96D4QnCoBy4

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E15) - 5-20-21 - Billy catches up with "American Idol" alum David Hernandez about how he's gotten through the pandemic, his career, and his new single, "ILY", which is an inclusive love song. You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCD9aPZf8SM&

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E14) - 5-13-21 - A pop culture potpourri.  We'll discuss everything from the cancellation of Ellen and the Golden Globes, to Broadway re-opening, Kevin Spacey, Bill and Melinda Gates' divorce...and everything in between!  The panel includes Steve Kmetko, Ben Patrick Johnson and Mark MacKillop You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doK06f8tVF...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E13) - 5-6-21 - Billy takes a look at Broadway - when will it return, what will it look like, and will they ever give out last year's Tony Awards.  His two guests are experts in the field.  Longtime theatre columnist Michael Riedel looks back at the 90's on the Great White Way with his book, "Singular Sensation: The Triumph of Broadway".  And Eddie Shapiro sit...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E12) - 4-29-21 - A pop culture potpourri.  We'll discuss everything from the Oscars to the decline of The Talk to Colton Underwood's coming out with a few of our favorite fellas - Bruce Vilanch, Richard Jay-Alexander and Jonny Beauchamp You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/jtEgbftAucs

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E11) - 4-22-21 - The prolific Del Shores is Billy's guest.  They'll discuss his Texas childhood, his move to Los Angeles, and his experiences as a writer, producer, actor, and all around gay icon. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/tYtKeER6RgU

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E10) - 4-15-21 - With the British Royals in the news, it's the perfect time to sit down with royal expert Richard Mineards.  We'll discuss Harry and Meghan's Oprah interview, Prince Philip's passing, and what happens next.  We'll also check in with former West Hollywood mayor, John Duran, to see how residents are dealing with the pandemic. You can watch this episod...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E09) - 4-8-21 - One of Billy's favorite performers is Ruta Lee.  Oh, you all know her from the classic movie musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", or from an episode of "The Twilight Zone", or even from rolling the big dice for Alex Trebek on "High Rollers".  But Billy knows her as an accomplished stage performer, comedienne, a philanthropic dynamo.  With...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E08) - 4-1-21 - In another episode ripped from the headlines, Billy is joined by Mack Beggs.  You've probably followed his story in the news.  Trans male high school wrestler forced to compete in the girls category.  The girls (who usually lost) weren't happy, the boys (who wanted a chance to wrestled Beggs) weren't happy, and Mack wasn't happy.  But thos...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E07) - 3-25-21 - Billy spends 90 minutes with his pal, the iconic Christopher Atkins.  Their chat includes a pretty extensive overview of his acting career, his work as a model, what its like to pose nude and be objectified as a male, and what's coming next. You can watch this episode at: https://youtu.be/eVnuohotkvg

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E06) - 3-18-21 - In this episode, Billy welcomes two of his favorite singers.  First up is the magnificent Martha Wash - the voice behind The Weather Girls, Two Tons O' Fun, Black Box, C&C Music Factory, and made sure you knew who was really singing.  Then we have Jeanie Tracy, who also started with Martha backing Sylvester and went on to acclaim on "Star Searc...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E05) - 3-11-21 - Ripped from the headlines, Billy sits down with Gabbi Tuft, who was previously WWE superstar Tyler Reks, along with OnlyFans superstars Rick & Griff Twombley-King.  And, happily, the show was co-hosted with NECN contributor Sue O'Connell You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOxa3NMYH9s

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E04) - 03-04-21 - Renée Taylor - Billy sits down with the effervescent Renée Taylor. They'll talk about her many performance on film, television and stage, her marriage to Joe Bologna, and her many co-stars. We'll also be joined by her son, Gabriel Bologna, to talk about his new film "Tango Shalom" - which also stars his mom.  And, as a special treat, our good friend -...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E03) - 2-18-21 - Billy and his favorite co-host, NECN contributor Sue O'Connell, sit down with the amazing Eric Roberts to discuss his lengthy and varied career.  In addition to being joined by his wife, Eliza, they were all surprised by a special appearance by Sherri Shepherd - who co-starred with Eric on "Less Than Perfect".  A fascinating in depth look at one ou...

Billy Masters LIVE (S02E02) - 2-16-21 - Tribute to Mary Wilson - Celebrating the life of Mary Wilson, a founding member of the Supremes.  We are joined by some of her friends - another former Supreme, Scherrie Payne, along with her sister, singer and one of Mary's close Freda Payne.  Also we'll have Sheryl Lee Ralph from the Broadway production of "Dreamgirls", Ruth Pointer of "The Point...

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E75) - 12-29-20 - Billy takes a little time to enjoy looking back at the year that was.  The highs, the lows, the ups, the downs.  He's joined by some of his first guests, his most frequent guest, and some peeks behind the scenes at Billy Masters LIVE! You can watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a03cord2GHs

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E74) - 12-24-20 - After talking with Taylor Dayne on a recent show, Billy invited his friend Dennis Hensley to come on and talk about his great game, "You Don't Know My Life".  We decided to turn that discussion into its own episode.  On the episode, Billy reveals some juicy stories - including some tidbits about his night with George Michael (during the WHAM days)...