Coping Conversations

My guest is an actress perhaps best known for playing Cissy on the TV sitcom "Family Affair". We discuss her career, coping with acting, the problems faced by child stars, and much more.

My returning guest is an actor, stuntman, director, and more. We discuss more details about his career, the dangers of stunt work, we answer questions from our listeners, and much more.

My guest is a medical oncologist and hematologist who is the author of the new book, "The Cancer Journey". We discuss how, in this book, he simplifies the science, controversies, and complexity of cancer for patients and their loved ones. We discuss the importance of second opinions, modern cancer treatments, and much more.  

My returning guest, Susan Olsen, starred as Cindy Brady on the classic television show, "The Brady Bunch." We discuss her career, why she chose not to continue acting, her passion for teaching, and much more.

My guest, Dr. Joseph Nowinski,  is a clinical psychologist and prolific author. We discuss his latest book, , "Sober Love: How to Quit Drinking as a Couple".

My returning guest is an actress who played "Cousin Geri" on "The Facts of Life", and is the author of a new book, "Geri's Jewels & Gems". We discuss her book, her memories, how she's coped with life's difficulties, and much more.  

My guest, Diana McLain Smith, is the author of a new book, "Remaking the Space Between Us," and we discuss how, in our polarized country, it's better to work together and try to solve problems than to remain divided. We discuss objective resources for news and other things that can be done, and much more.

My guest in this archived episode, originally taped in 2010, is popular, best-selling author Nelson DeMille. We discuss his latest novel at that time, his career in general, how he approaches the craft of writing, and much more.  

My returning guest, David Proval, is an actor who is known for his roles on the "Sopranos", "Mean Streets", "Nunzio" and more. We discuss different highlights in his career, his frustration with certain sides of the business, his relationship with Eddie Murphy, and much more.

My guest, Curtis Armstrong, has a long and storied career, playing important roles in "Risky Business", and "Revenge of the Nerds", among others. We discuss his career, his approach to a variety of roles, how he dealt with rejection and the ups and downs of show business, and much more.

My guest is a former Playboy Playmate of the Year who is even better known for her long career as an actress, producer, and director. We discuss her views on being a playmate and feelings about Hugh Hefner, her love for the show business industry, her book, "Bounce, Don't Break", and much more.  

My Emmy-award winning guest has been called a walking encycloopedia of show business history. We discuss his lengthy career as an actor, singer, author, and more, the difficulties he's encountered in his life and his career, his successful coping strategies, and much more.  

My guest is an actress and singer with a long, well-known career. We discuss her upbringing in Japan, her interactions with some well-known performers, her ways of dealing with show business ups and downs, and much more.

My guest has worked for Bob Hope, and for the Bob Hope Foundation, for decades. We discuss what an archivist does, how he curates material, the new Bob Hope YouTube channel, and much more.  

My guest actor John Kapelos, who is perhaps best known for his iconic role in "The Breakfast Club". We discuss his career, how the young actors who appeared in this (and other) films disliked the nickname "Brat Pack", how he dealt with the ups and downs of his career, and much more.      

My guest is a physician whose new book, "The Power Foods Diet" describes a plan that can help you to lose weight by eating more of the right foods. We discuss his approach, how easy and delicious the program can be, and much more.

My guest, Michael Beck, is an actor, who also has a career narrating audiobooks. We discuss his movie career, the challenges he's faced, how he's kept a positive attitude, and much more.  

My guest is actor, Bo Svenson, perhaps best known for the Walking Tall series, and numerous other films. We discuss his growing up in Sweden, his metaphysical background, his views on why he is who he is, and much more.

My guest has taken the concept of being a Beatles fan to a whole new entrepreneurial level. We discuss his passion for the Beatles, Monkees, and Turtles, how he's turned this into popular income-producing activities, and much more.  

My guest is an actress and singer who is perhaps best known for playing Bobby Ewing's secretary on "Dallas." We discuss her career, her relationship with the "Dallas" cast members, the role of music in her life, and much more.

My guest starred as Almanzo on the hit television show, "Little House on the Prairie." We discuss his experiences on the show, his relationship with Melissa Gilbert on the show, his new book, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond", and much more.

My guest is an actress, perhaps best known for playing Veruca Salt in the classic "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory". We discuss her career in show business, her experiences in Willy Wonka, why she became a psychotherapist, and much more.

My guest is an actor, stuntman, director, and more. We discuss his multifaceted career, his relationship with Warren Beatty, how he would deal with the risks of stunt work, and much more.

My guest starred as Cindy Brady on the classic television show, "The Brady Bunch." We discussed her experiences on the show, her relationships with the other cast members, challenges of being a child star, and much more.

My returning guest responds to listeners' questions about his career, his writing for The Golden Girls and Gilmore Girls, difficulties he's experienced writing, and much more.