Coping Conversations

This is the second part of a two-part interview with "Klinger" on M*A*S*H*, Jamie Farr. We talk about how M*A*S*H* almost got cancelled, and turned into one of the most popular programs of all time, the camaraderie among the cast, all that he has accomplished and coped with since then, and much more.

My guest is one of the most recognizable characters on the hit TV show M*A*S*H*. In this first part of a two-part interview, we discuss his upbringing, how he knew he wanted to perform, what led to his casting on M*A*S*H*, and much more.

Millions of people suffer from more than 100 different autoimmune diseases. My guest on this show is the president and CEO of the national organization that advocates for this large group of people, the Autoimmune Association.

This archived show, originally airing in 1995, features one of the first and most legendary fitness experts of all time. At the time of this taping, he was 80 years old, and still exercising two and a half hours each day. We discuss his career, his feelings about exercise, and his book, "Revitalize Your Life After 50". Although occasionally difficult to hear his comments clearly, his enthusiasm fo...

My guest, Mel Carter, is perhaps best known for one song, "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me," but he's had many hits and is still writing new music. We discuss his lengthy career, his love for performing, the difficulties he has encountered in his career, and much more.

My guest is a senior healthcare executive and CEO of the National Health Council. We discuss his passion for healthcare advocacy, his vision for healthcare enhancement in the future, the role that the National Health Council has been and will be playing in healthcare advancement, and much more.

My guest is an actress, model, and now author, the writer of the new book "Breaking the Mold." We discuss her upbringing, how she's dealt with many life adversities, how her spirit has led to her success, and much more.

For more than 60 years, veteran actor Eli Wallach was in demand to appear on stage and screen. Eli, who passed away in 2015 at age 98, appeared in more than 100 movies and has appeared in numerous stage productions, both with and without his wife, actress Anne Jackson. In this newly archived show, originally taped in 1998 before his appearance in great recent movies such as "The Holiday" and "Wall...

My guest is an actress, singer, comedienne, and animal lover, who first became famous on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. We discuss her history with Laugh-In, how her comedy has always been part of her act and her life, her advocacy for animals, and her role in the "Betty White Challenge", in honor of the late Betty White.

My returning guest is perhaps best known for playing the public defender in the movie "My Cousin Vinny". We discuss his role in the movie, other movies he's done, his interest in performing on the stage, and much more.

My guest is Shadoe Stevens, formerly the announcer on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, a popular American Radio Host, voice-over actor, and television personality. We discuss how his career was a life-long dream, how he enjoys having such a recognized voice, difficulties in his career, and where his name came from, among other topics.

My guest was the presidential advisor for two presidents, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. She is Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, affectionately known as Ambassador Sujay. We discuss her career, the importance of inspiration in difficult times, how she has coped with a variety of things in her life, and much more.

This enjoyable show, originally recorded and aired in 1995, and digitally remastered to be available on this podcast, stars the late actor Eddie Bracken, known for playing Mr. Duncan in Home Alone 2, and National Lampoon's Vacation, among many others. We discuss the changes in show business from his earlier performances, his enjoyment of his later roles, and the role of family in his life.

My guests are the talented D'Ambrosio twins, Bianca and Chiara. We talk about their show business careers, how they find being child stars and cope with their careers, as well how they give back, and much more.

My guests today are Judge Judy's bailiff Petri Hawkins-Byrd and his wife Makita Bond Byrd, discussing the end of the Judge Judy show, their health conditions, their new YouTube show, Bonding with Byrd, and more.

My guest is one of the most popular crime writers of all time. We discuss her new book, "Autopsy", the latest in the Kay Scarpetta series, her career, and much more.  

In this new solo podcast, Dr. Phillips discusses why there are always things to be thankful for, no matter how stressful your life may be!      

My guest started his show business career at the ripe old age of 3 ½. We discuss his child star activities, how his family kept his head on straight, how he's dealt with the ups and downs in his life, and much more.  

My guest wrote comedy for Bob Hope, and others, for years. We discuss her career in comedy, her new book about Bob Hope, and much more.  

My guests were instrumental in bringing the new award-winning film "Hamlet/Horatio" to the screen. We discuss the trials and tribulations of doing so, how they made Shakespeare enjoyable for new audiences, how this whole process impacted them, and more.  

My guest has a career in public service, from the Phoenix Fire Department to President and Chairman of the National Academy of Television Arts and Science Foundation. We discuss how his activities have been life-changing and rewarding, and more.  

My guest appeared as Prince Valium in the movie Spaceballs, and as Monroe in the TV show "Too Close For Comfort". We discuss his career, his personal physical and emotional health crises, and much more.    

My guest is a stand-up comedienne, podcast host, and entrepreneur. We discuss her career, how she's used difficult life events to create comedy, how she uses humor as a coping strategy, and much more.        

My returning guest is actress Loretta Swit, "Hot Lips" on television's classic M*A*S*H. We discuss how she has dealt with the pandemic, her love for animals and for her fans, her thoughts about coping with life's circumstances, and more.    

My returning guest is Dr. Donald Meichenbaum, one of the founders of cognitive-behavior therapy. In presentation format, Dr. Meichenbaum discusses intimate partner violence, including suggestions for how to recognize the warning signals.