Hollywood Obsessed

In PART TWO of my fascinating conversation with the extraordinary DOUG JONES , we dive deeper into his remarkable collaborations with visionary filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and the unforgettable characters they’ve brought to life together! Doug reveals how a chance encounter on the set of “ Mimic” led to their longtime creative partnership and how del Toro specifically chose him to play Abe Sapien...

In PART ONE of my conversation with the extraordinary DOUG JONES — the acclaimed actor, contortionist, and mime artist behind some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable characters — we go behind the makeup for a fascinating look at his remarkable career, from the Oscar-winning “ The Shape of Water “ and “ Star Trek: Discovery” to the beloved Halloween classic “ Hocus Pocus !” Doug reveals why he’s fla...

The conversation with  Marc Singer  continues on  Hollywood Obsessed ! In Part 2, Tony Miros goes deeper behind the scenes of the films and television shows that made Singer a beloved action, fantasy, and sci-fi star. And if you thought making  “ The Beastmaster”   was an adventure, wait until you hear what happened when Marc had to share the screen with a very unpredictable—and very large—co-star...

On the latest episode of  Hollywood Obsessed , Tony Miros sits down with the talented  Marc Singer , best known for his iconic roles as heroic Dar in  “ The Beastmaster”  and Mike Donovan in the groundbreaking 1980s sci-fi series  “ V” . But there’s much more to Singer’s Hollywood story than these unforgettable roles . In this fascinating first part of our conversation, Marc takes us back to the c...

My conversation continues with filmmaker David Kittredge about his extraordinary documentary “ BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL ” and the troubled, fascinating history behind “ Exorcist II: The Heretic .” David takes me deep behind the scenes of his five-year labor of love, from discovering an incredible treasure trove of John Boorman’s production papers at Indiana University’s Lilly Library to recreating lo...

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed , Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed filmmaker David Kittredge , whose fascinating documentary “ Boorman and the Devil” explores the troubled production and enduring legacy of John Boorman’s controversial film “ Exorcist II: The Heretic .” Now playing in theaters nationwide, the documentary takes a thoughtful, deeply researched look at one of Hollywood’...

On  Part Two  of Tony Miros’ fascinating conversation with actress  Dedee Pfeiffer, Dedee takes Tony behind the scenes of  The All-Nighter , the 1987 comedy starring The Bangles’  Susanna Hoffs , and recalls becoming instant friends with  Joan Cusack . She also shares some hilarious and outrageous stories from the production and what it was like working with a cast that included some wonderfully c...

On this episode of HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED , Tony Miros sits down with the wonderfully candid and entertaining actress DeDee Pfeiffer , best known for playing Cybill Shepherd’s daughter on “ Cybill” and, more recently, Denise Brisbane on ABC’s “ Big Sky .” In this revealing first part of their conversation, DeDee takes Tony back to her childhood in Orange County , sharing hilarious memories of growing...

Now that we’ve heard about Don Stroud’s incredible journey from the beaches of Hawaii to Hollywood, the story continues with one of his most iconic films,  “ The Amityville Horror .” Don recalls working with Rod Steiger and Margot Kidder —and reveals what it was really like behind the scenes of the horror classic. He also shares stories from  “ Murder, She Wrote ,” “ Mrs. Columbo ,” “ The Night th...

On the latest episode of Hollywood Obsessed , Tony Miros sits down with legendary character actor Don Stroud for a fascinating and often jaw-dropping trip through one of Hollywood’s most unconventional careers. Long before he was appearing alongside Clint Eastwood, Robert De Niro and Gary Busey , Don was a young surfer growing up in Hawaii, where the ocean—and a chance encounter on the set of the...

In Part Two of Tony Miros’ unforgettable conversation with actor  Christopher Atkins , the journey continues with  “ The Pirate Movie ,” “ A Night in Heaven ,” and one very unexpected musical career! He takes us behind the scenes of filming “ The Pirate Movie”   in Australia, where he fell in love with the country and learned singing and fencing for the role. He also reveals the surprising legacy...

On this episode of  Hollywood Obsessed , host  Tony Miros  sits down with actor  Christopher Atkins , whose extraordinary journey from aspiring baseball player to international teen idol began with one unexpected audition. Best known for his unforgettable film debut opposite Brooke Shields in the 1980 blockbuster  “ The Blue Lagoon”   and his role as Peter Richards on the iconic primetime soap  “...

In Part Two of Tony Miros' unforgettable conversation with actor, director, and producer Robert Duncan McNeill , the beloved “ Star Trek: Voyager” star takes listeners behind the scenes of one of television's most iconic science fiction series. He shares fascinating stories about the pressure of launching ‘ Voyager’ and the fledgling UPN network, recalls the brief tenure of Geneviève Bujold as Cap...

On this episode of  Hollywood Obsessed , host  Tony Miros  welcomes actor, director, producer, and “ Star Trek: Voyager” favorite  Robert Duncan McNeill  for an engaging and deeply personal conversation about the career that has kept him in front of—and behind—the camera for more than four decades. Robert reflects on his childhood in Atlanta, where a painfully shy young boy unexpectedly discovered...

In Part Two of  Tony Miros' conversation with actress, author, and speaker  Lydia Cornell , the  “ Too Close for Comfort ”  star pulls back the curtain on one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. Lydia shares what it was really like working alongside  Emmy Award  winner  Ted Knight , the magic that made the series a hit, and the enormous pressure she faced as one of  television's biggest sex...

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed , host Tony Miros welcomes actress, author, and speaker Lydia Cornell, beloved by millions as Sara Rush , the lovable daughter of Ted Knight's Henry Rush on the hit ABC sitcom “ Too Close for Comfort .” More than 45 years after its debut, Lydia reflects on the series that launched her career and made her a television icon. Lydia opens up about becoming one...

In the second part of this captivating conversation, former actress turned psychotherapist Constance McCashin pulls back the curtain on the making of “ Knots Landing” , sharing the emotional highs, heartbreaking lows, and lifelong friendships that made the groundbreaking drama so special. She reflects on Laura Avery Sumner's remarkable evolution, explains how the writers gradually tailored sto...

In Part One of this fascinating conversation, former actress turned psychotherapist Constance McCashin looks back on the remarkable journey that took her from a carefree childhood to becoming one of television's most beloved stars as Laura Avery Sumner on the hit primetime drama “ Knots Landing .” She shares how her career began at just five years old with an appearance alongside Clarabell the...

In Part Two of this fascinating conversation, writer, commentator, and activist James "Duke" Mason takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through one of Hollywood's most remarkable family legacies. Named after his legendary grandfather, screen icon James Mason , Duke reflects on the profound connection he feels to a man he never had the chance to meet and the mission he has emb...

What’s it like growing up with a rock star mom, a politically connected father, and Hollywood royalty in your family tree? In Part One of this captivating conversation, writer, commentator, and activist James "Duke" Mason pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life. The son of pop icon Belinda Carlisle and grandson of legendary actor James Mason , Duke shares heartfelt, funny, and inspir...

In Part Two of my conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, and screenwriter Paul Rudnick , we dive into his remarkable Hollywood career and the surprising chain of events that led him from NYC theater to major motion pictures. Paul shares how legendary producer Scott Rudin gave him his first big break on “ The Addams Family” , introducing him to the world of screenwriting and sc...

In Part One of my fascinating conversation with acclaimed novelist, playwright, essayist, & screenwriter Paul Rudnick , we travel back to his childhood in Piscataway, NJ, his years studying theater at Yale University , and his move to NYC, where he learned the realities of putting on a production while launching his career with “ Poor Little Lambs , ” featuring future stars Kevin Bacon, Bronso...

In Part Two of this unforgettable conversation, Robert Hays takes listeners deep inside the making of the comedy masterpiece “Airplane!” and its sequel “Airplane II: The Sequel.” Robert discusses the acclaimed book “Surely You Can't Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane!” and shares fascinating stories about landing the role of Ted Striker . He explains why the filmmakers intentionally cast d...

In Part One of this entertaining and nostalgic conversation, Robert Hays takes listeners on a journey through his remarkable life and career — from growing up as a self-described “Marine brat” constantly moving around the world, to becoming one of television and film’s most recognizable stars. Robert opens up about spending his childhood in Turkey, struggling with shyness, becoming a class clown t...

In Part Two of my conversation with legendary stuntman Peter Kent , the action—and the laughs—kick into high gear. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s longtime stunt double shares hilarious stories of the practical jokes he, Arnold, and fellow stuntman Sven-Ole Thorsen pulled on one another, including exploding fake cigars that left Arnold roaring in mock outrage. Their friendship was built on trust, laughter...