Jane Wilkens Michael Better Than Before

Vicki Lawrence on Humor, Health and Happiness - No matter what we are going through at the moment, it is essential for our psyches to try to remain as positive as possible. And the best way to do that is through humor! After all, you can never be depressed while you are laughing. Jane's special guest today, Vicki Lawrence, has kept us all gleeful for decades. A beloved, multi-talented actress, com...

LaVerne Cox on life and beauty - Jane’s guest today is the extraordinarily talented and glamorous—not to mention, gorgeous— LaVerne Cox. Indeed, LaVerne, an icon of icons, is a four- time Emmy-nominated actress, Emmy winning documentary film producer, and a prominent equal rights advocate. While her groundbreaking role in the Netflix drama, Orange Is the New Black, first brought her to the attenti...

Julie Bowen discusses her new docuseries - Jane’s guest, for an encore performance, is the fabulous Julie Bowen. After 11 years and two Emmy wins from her role as the hilarious Claire Dunphy in Modern Family, Julie is pursuing new and exciting opportunities. In addition to starring in critically acclaimed movies and an upcoming TV sitcom, Julie is also the narrator of a powerful new 4-part docuser...

Cousin Brucie is back on 77WABC Radio - Jane’s guest today is the legendary radio personality Bruce Morrow, known by his legions of fans worldwide as Cousin Brucie. Inducted into both the National Radio Hall of Fame and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, this acclaimed and beloved broadcasting icon, who first introduced fans to The Beatles, The Stones, 60’s Soul and Surf music,...

Debbie Allen on celebrating the ones we love - Jane’s guest today is the multi-talented Debbie Allen, a Tony and Golden Globe award-winning director, producer, actress, dancer and choreographer. Debbie rose to fame in the 80's series, Fame, and currently stars on, and is also an Executive Producer of, ABC's Grey’s Anatomy. She plays the formidable Dr. Katherine Avery, a brilliant, vibrant, sexy, 6...

Tony Hale on overcoming asthma - Jane’s guest today is the incredibly talented Tony Hale. We all know him from his roles in the groundbreaking Fox comedy series Arrested Development, in Walt Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 4, and as the hilariously obsequious Gary Walsh on the HBO political comedy VEEP — for which he won two Primetime Emmy Awards. He now also voices Archibald in the DreamWorks show, Arch...

Regis Philbin's list of accomplishments as infinite as his appeal was universal. And having known him over the years—for a while we even went to the same gym—I wanted to add my personal tribute to the avalanche of accolades that have come pouring in. Regis had a way of making everyone he met feel instantly at ease. While some stars are totally different in real life, his sense of humor and sincere...

Insights from inside the Golden Door - In the history of  beauty, health and wellness havens, none shine brighter than the legendary Golden Door in Escondido, California.  Acquired and expanded by the noted philanthropist Joanne Conway, The Door's 600 rolling mountain acres of celestial serenity make for a unique opportunity for a maximum of forty visitors per week to relax, rejuvenate and transfo...

A renowned optometrist on optimal eye care - Our eyes are not only the windows to our soul, but they also give us an insight into our overall health. So says Jane’s special guest today, the highly distinguished Dr. Barbara Horn, a dedicated doctor of optometry, based in North Carolina, and the current President of the American Optometric Association. On this segment, Dr. Horn will discuss how to s...

Staying calm while carrying on - Jane’s guest today is Dr. John McGrail, a renowned self-improvement expert and much sought-after hypnotherapist and spiritual teacher on personal growth and successful life transformation. He has developed a unique and powerful process, the McGrail Method of Quantum Synthesis, a true fusion of art and science, wisdom and practice, an amalgam of his lifelong study o...

A talk with an Olympic swimming legend - Jane’s guest today is Rowdy Gaines, the renowned, three-time Olympic gold medalist and International Swimming Hall of Fame member, once known as the world’s fastest human being. Today, he’s a celebrated sportscaster and analyst for major networks such as CBS, NBC and ESPN. Yet with all his accolades and accomplishments, this greatest American sprint freesty...

Jane's guest today is the renowned journalist Alix Strauss, a four-time author, much sought-after social satirist, and a frequent contributor to the New York Times. Her articles have also been featured in Time Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, Departures, and Oprah, among numerous other publications. Covering a range of topics from trends in beauty, travel and food to celebrity inte...

Super Model to Super Mogul - Jane’s guest today is the fashion and home industry icon Kathy Ireland. Kathy’s career as a supermodel turned super mogul is epitomized by the fact that she has appeared on the cover of countless healthy and beauty magazines and been featured in 13 consecutive issues of Sport's Illustrated, as well as in the likes of Forbes and Success.  Indeed, as the CEO and chief de...

Fashion Forward - Bleusalt, a collection of exquisitely soft, made in America, luxury essentials are the compelling creations of the keen eye, fashion sense and ne plus ultra personal style of its dynamic founder, Lyndie Benson. A paean to the beauty of her beloved Malibu Beach, the line combines the raw beauty of nature and the spirit of the ocean with an easy, elegant comfort that has become a m...

Traveling the World with Samantha Brown - Jane’s guest today is the preeminently peripatetic Samantha Brown, host of PBS TV’s Places to Love. Known for her engaging personality and her ability to convey the true character of the people and places she visits throughout the world, Samantha has been inspiring wanderlust since her television journey first began with Travel Channel’s Great Hotels. Sinc...

A Touch of Sugar - Viola Davis is a true American treasure. As we all know, she currently stars in the ABC hit series, How to Get Away with Murder, for which she received the primetime Emmy Award for “Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.” She had also been featured in such outstanding films as “The Help,” “Widows” and “Fences,” to name but a few. In fact, Viola is the first black actress to...

What's in your genes? - There is an innate curiosity in all of us to learn more about who we are, where we’re from, and how we’re all connected. And as DNA science has continued to rapidly advance, we now have the ability learn how our genes may affect our health and wellness. But while genetics may play an important role in our health, it is not always our destiny. Other factors, such as our fami...

Julie Bowen on Feeling Better Than Before - Jane's guest today is the extraordinary, Emmy-award winning actress Julie Bowen. Julie, the star of a multitude of blockbuster hits, is perhaps best known as the beloved and hilarious Modern Family matriarch Claire Dunphy. It is here that life imitates art as there is nothing Claire won't do for her family -- TV or real -- including making sure that they...

A Talk with Culinary Superstar Sam Talbot - Jane's guest today is the celebrated chef, Sam Talbot. Voted "Fan Favorite" on Bravo TV's hit reality show, Top Chef, Sam, who is also a best selling author, is the founding Executive Chef of some of the trendiest restaurants in New York City--and beyond. Aside from being a successful restaurateur and entrepreneur, he has also established himself as the...

Jane’s guest today is the distinguished Namira Salim, a woman whose triumphs and milestones have catapulted her sky high—and beyond. Indeed, Pakistani-born Namira, who now divides her time between Monaco and Abu Dhabi, is a space diplomat, pioneering polar explorer, artist, songwriter, jewelry designer, and a future astronaut! She is currently preparing for the momentous role of being the first So...

A renowned doctor clears up the confusion about vitamins - Keeping up with the latest research on vitamins can be mind-boggling, at best. Suffice it to say that it’s not as easy as A, B, C. And with so many options available out there, it’s hard to know where to even begin. Or if the vitamins you are currently taking are best for you. Jane’s guest, Romy Block, MD, a board-certified specialist in e...

Rebuilding a life after addiction - Katie Cavanagh acted like a typically moody first-year college co-ed when she came home to visit during school breaks. Little did her parents know at the time that what had begun as as perhaps a peer-driven experiment with heroin, would eventually grow into Katie’s long and near-fatal battle with addiction to this insidious drug. Indeed, the next five years incl...

Jane’s guest today is the sensational Cobie Smulders, a Canadian superstar who became universally known in America as Robin Sherbatzky on CBS’s long-running How I Met Your Mother, on S.H.I.E.L.D as Honcho Maria Hill, and as Lisa in the Netflix comedy Friends from College. In moviedom, she stars in the Avenger series --- including the upcoming Spider-Man: Far From Home. But what her legions of fans...

Resort to Health and Well-being. - Today, our desire to relax, restore, renew and rejuvenate has turned the concept of health and wellness into a multi-trillion-dollar global industry. And at the forefront of this booming landscape are the spa resorts themselves. Years ago, in this country, as least, most people didn't know what "spa" actually meant, thinking it was an acronym for something relate...

A talk with legendary Olympic gymnast Shannon Miller - Gymnasts are known for their strength, agility, flexibility, coordination and determination. And no one embodies all five star qualities better than the remarkable Shannon Miller. Indeed, she is the most decorated U.S. gymnast, male or female, in the history of the Olympic Games, with seven gold medals to her name. And with a combined total of...