Still Here Hollywood

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy. Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre. One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest, comedians of our time. The late Bob Newhart. And...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Elaine’s boss J. Peterman, on Seinfeld, actor John O’Hurley. “Over The Top” is a term that is often used as a kind of a slam to someone’s personality. But in Hollywood, playing a role “Over The Top” can make you stand out. And if you’re lucky, it could land you as an iconic character in one of the biggest shows in televisi...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, Cliff Clavin from “Cheers”, John Ratzenberger. A “Hail Mary” pass is pretty much a football term, and of course a prayer, but that’s the point.. Several decades ago, one auditioning actor (who was shown the door), held that door open long enough to toss a Hail Mary pass to the producers. That last second pitch landed him...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Serge from “Beverly Hills Cop”, Bronson Pinchot. Accents in film and television can very much define an actor's devotion to their craft. Whether it’s Meryl Streep’s Polish accent in Sofie’s Choice, or Frances McDormand’s Minnesota dialect in “Fargo”, the formation of those voices tell the story of where the character is fr...

Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko, Brittany Murphy, Breckin Meyer, Arnold Schwarzenegger prank, Ted Lange Love Boat, Gene Kelly, Noah Wyle ER reboot, Julia Duffy aging in Hollywood, Joely Fisher Ellen coming out, Lea Thompson Michael J. Fox, Eric Roberts Heath Ledger, Laura Leighton Melrose Place, Brian Dunkleman American Idol, Donna Pescow Saturday Night Fever, Michael Nouri Flashdance, Jill Whe...

Jill's Podcast "Empty Nesters" w/ Jill Whelan and Leah Mangum https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-empty-nesters/id1766796213     Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn     https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gma...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the iconic film “Back to the Future”, actress and director, Lea Thompson.  So much of Hollywood looks back toward the past instead of ahead to the future. How much did your last movie make? What were last night’s ratings…? Today we are graced to have someone whose career took off by combining the past and future. She...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Isaac from The Love Boat, Ted Lange. Back in the day, Saturday night television was a huge opportunity for the three networks to create “family TV”. And for a decade, starting in the late 70’s, there was a show that besides topping the ratings, was family friendly, and also became a huge promotion for a sailing vacations....

Melora Hardin, best known to millions as Jan Levinson on The Office , joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, revealing, and surprisingly wide-ranging conversation about her life and career in Hollywood. Melora looks back on working with Steve Carell, the improvisational magic behind The Office , and why the legendary “Dinner Party” episode still makes her laugh. She also opens up about her early years as...

Laura Leighton's Melrose Place rewatch Podcast is: STILL THE PLACE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-the-place/id1754955354   Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn     https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gm...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and prosecutor Sylvia Costas from NYPD BLUE,, Sharon Lawrence. Now I know that not many, if any, of you will remember the show DRAGNET, because it originally aired in the 1950’s, I mean I was barely around then. But DRAGNET was one of the first big TV “Cop Shows” that came on just a smidge after TV was invented. Since then...

This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest from “Home Improvement”, Richard Karn. Chewbacca… Robin… Tattoo… Ed McMahon. Sidekicks in film and television are some of the most important roles to fill on a cast. And all are pivotal to the success of the show. In the 1990’s there was an unforgettable sidekick who hammered his way to fame on one of the most popular come...

This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD, I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, George Wendt, Norm from “Cheers”. When you think about the biggest comedy shows in television’s history, there are always a few things that stand out. There’s of course the writing. The ensemble cast. Sometimes, the music. And there’s very often at least one character who’s name resonates, staying in pop culture for decade...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me, with today’s guest, from FlashDance, Michael Nouri. There are films that define a mood.  There are films that create a fashion.  And there are films that catapult its actors onto stardom. Some films are flash in a pan. But only one film was a Flash in a Dance.     Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from RUSH HOUR and many more, Tzi Ma. There are faces that are ingrained in the film and television world. Legendary actors, seemingly omnipresent, all over the big and small screen. They may not all have household names, but, if there is such a thing, they have household faces.   Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko A...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, actor Joely Fisher. Growing up in showbiz, like today's guest did, is a smidge different than how most of us were raised. Finding your path when your parents are Hollywood Royalty can be interesting. And whad to you do when your big sister is an actual princess from "a galaxy far far away"? You forge your own path, co-star...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, actor Penelope Ann Miller. Actors in Hollywood are fortunate if just once in their career, they get the chance to co-star with the biggest names on the big screen. It’s a testament to their acting talent when they’re paired with a number of worldwide box office juggernauts. Today, we are graced with one of those actors. Sh...

This is STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. I”m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Otter from NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE, actor, director, and now author, Tim Matheson. In 1978, movie theaters were packed to the gills with box office blockbusters. The top three movies were GREASE, SUPERMAN, and an unlikely raunchy hit about a trouble making fraternity.  That film was NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE....

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, Dr. Carter from E.R., Noah Wyle. Medical dramas on television have been around pretty much since the advent of the picture tube. There was “Dr. Kildare” in the 60’s. “Marcus Welby, MD” in the 70’s, “St. Elsewhere” was in the 80’s… But starting in the 90’s there was one team of diligent doctors that stitched their way to cr...

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This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, and groundbreaking actress, Julia Duffy. Okay all… If you grew up on the amazing shows “Friends” and “Seinfeld” from the 90’s you missed out on some of the TV comedies of the 80’s that laid the groundwork for the genre. One of those shows centered around he driest, funniest, comedians of our time. The late Bob Newhart. And...

In this unforgettable episode of Still Here Hollywood, Steve Kmetko welcomes Donna Pescow, the beloved actress who shot to fame as Annette in Saturday Night Fever alongside John Travolta and later won hearts in the hit TV series Angie. Donna opens up about her Brooklyn roots, her early days breaking into the business, and the unforgettable moment she first saw the trailer for the film that would c...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the iconic film “Back to the Future”, actress and director, Lea Thompson.  So much of Hollywood looks back toward the past instead of ahead to the future. How much did your last movie make? What were last night’s ratings…? Today we are graced to have someone whose career took off by combining the past and future. She...

This is Still Here Hollywood. I’m Steve Kmetko. Join me with today’s guest, from the cast of the most popular show in TV history. David Chokachi, from the global hit “Baywatch”. California is famous for many things. Movies. TV. Stars. And of course, our beaches and tiny red bathing suits… There was one show that made it a requirement to run on the beaches. And not just run, but run in slow motion,...