Coping Conversations

My guest is former New York Yankee pitcher, Ralph Terry, author of a new book, called "Right Down the Middle: The Ralph Terry Story". We discuss his major league career, how he dealt with the very stressful experiencing of losing the 7th game of the 1960 World Series, and how he bounced back to be the winning pitcher of the 7th game of the 1962 World Series.

My guest is actress Alison Arngrim, perhaps best known as playing Nelly Oleson on the hit TV show, "Little House on the Prairie." On this return visit, we discuss her acting activities, including how she has been creative and productive during the coronavirus pandemic.

This show with the former ER star and well-respected actress, dating from 2003, shows how adversity strengthened Kellie Martin and led her to become a public advocate for autoimmune diseases and their treatment. It also discusses the efforts of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), for whom Kellie is the national spokesperson.

This humor-packed show with legendary comedian Soupy Sales was originally recorded and aired in 1994! Soupy, who died in 2009, was best known for his hit television show, and for having been hit in the face with pies more than any other human being!

Former New York Jets star defensive football player Joe Klecko is my guest. We discuss his career, how he coped with injuries, his views on the difference between football past and present, and the importance of teamwork, among other topics. He also offers advice to current New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.

My guest is television and movie star Esai Morales. We discuss his career, ranging from his early movies such as La Bamba, through his television roles, including NYPD Blue and Fairly Legal. We talk about how he's coped with the difficulties he's faced in show business, his important advocacy activities, and how his love for music has been so supportive and essential in his life.

My guest is a teacher, an educational expert, and the son of legendary actress Charlotte Rae. We discuss the impact his mother had on him, how he benefited from growing up with a special needs brother, and his views about the difficulties faced in education due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Joe Bonsall is one of the lead singers of the popular country group Oak Ridge Boys, perhaps best known for their monster hit "Elvira". In addition to singing with the Oak Ridge Boys for almost 40 years, he is also an author, writing the popular book "From My Perspective." We discuss his career, the difficulties he's encountered in show business, his devotion to family, and the story behind his chi...

Rick Barry, one of the 50 best professional NBA basketball players of all time, is my returning guest. We discuss sports as a coping tool and the new Big3 basketball league for well-known players who are no longer playing in the NBA.

Dr. Noel Rose was an internationally renowned expert in autoimmune disease; he had been doing research in this specialty for more than 50 years. Dr. Rose was instrumental in establishing the whole field of autoimmunity, and his textbook, "The Autoimmune Diseases" is a classic. He was professor of pathology and molecular microbiology and immunology and Director of the Johns Hopkins University Cente...

My guest is actress/singer, Shelley Fabares, perhaps best known as a star of TV's "Coach", and singer of the hit song "Johnny Angel." We discuss her acting career, as well as how she's dealt with some serious medical problems. 

This archived show, originally aired in 1995, features one of the best pitchers in the history of baseball, Hall of Fame Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller. Known as "Rapid Robert" for his fastball, he was an icon in Cleveland, and his insight into baseball and his unique personality has kept him in the public eye far beyond his retirement. We discuss his career, his views on the state of baseba...

My guest, Mike Farrell, is perhaps best known as Captain BJ Hunnicutt on the hit TV series M*A*S*H. Not only is he well respected as an actor, but he is also well respected as a humanitarian. He is dedicated to worthwhile causes such as human rights, the environment, and numerous other issues. We discuss his career (and coping with it), how he felt when he was signed to join M*A*S*H, his activism,...

My guest is actor Burton Gilliam, known for movies such as Paper Moon, and Blazing Saddles. We discuss his decades-long acting career, as well as his experiences as a firefighter and boxer.

With the coronavirus continuing to be on everyone's mind, in this new solo podcast, Dr. Phillips discusses additional things you can do to better cope with COVID-19. 

In this show, originally aired in 2003, the popular comedian, actor, chef, and author talks about his career and one of his favorite topics… food! We discuss how food can help you cope, and how he combines cooking with his comedy talents.

Veteran character actor George Wyner is perhaps best known as Colonel Sanderz on Space Balls, but he's appeared in dozens of popular movies and television shows. 

My guest is an author and an emmy-award winner performer, among many other talents. We discuss his life of twists and turns, and pitfalls he's coped with throughout.

One of the best-selling singers of all time, nicknamed "Little Miss Dynamite", Brenda Lee has had hits including "I'm Sorry," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", and "I Want to Be Wanted". We discuss her career, her positive attitude despite adversity, and how her love of performing has lasted through more than five decades.

Founder of the iconic Hollywood Museum, located in the historic Max Factor building, guest Donelle Dadigan talks about why she opened the museum, people's love for memorabilia, and how to enjoy the museum even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andy Williams was considered to be one of the most popular singers of all time, someone whose voice was called a "national treasure" by President Ronald Reagan, and singer of many chart-topping songs including his signature song, "Moon River." In this show, taped in February 2010, we discuss how he dealt with the difficulties he encountered on his road to success, the insecurities that were instil...

My guest is actress, author and animal activist Carolyn Hennesy, perhaps best known for her role on "General Hospital." We discuss her career, her good attitude during the COVID-19 pandemic, her children's books, and her passion for animal rights.

Singer, talk show and game show host John Davidson is this episode's guest. We discuss his thoughts about the coronavirus pandemic, the current state of his career, and his hopes for the future.

This show, originally taped in November 2009, features one of the most popular mayors in New York City history, Ed "How'm I Doin'" Koch was known for his achievements as well as his controversies. He served three terms as New York City's mayor and helped to stabilize New York City's financial problems. We discuss his accomplishments as mayor, as well as how his positive attitude helped him deal wi...

My guest is best known as playing the devilish Nellie Oleson on the hit television show, "Little House on the Prairie," Alison Arngrim. We discuss many things, including her book, "Confessions of A Prairie Bitch," her career as a child star, how she dealt with being a hated character on the show, and how she has used her celebrity to help others.