Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

Emmy-winning actress Sela Ward and I sit down at Sofitel New York (thanks for hosting us, Sofitel !) to talk about her TV shows, movies, family, Hollywood insights, Mississippi roots and more. You'll hear about: Her new CBS series, FBI Dick Wolf Playing Harrison Ford's wife in The Fugitive Her husband's recent run for senator in Mississippi Her theory on why he didn't win Her former job doing stor...

It's the man behind Grey's Anatomy ! And thirtysomething's Gary Shepherd! And now this new drama on NBC... Have you been watching New Amsterdam , the hospital drama on Tuesday nights after This Is Us ? That's Peter Horton's show! He's the executive producer and he's one busy man. But I'm lucky. He's a really, really nice guy. And so we had this really cool conversation in his post-production offic...

Actor Erich Bergen , who plays Blake on the popular CBS TV series  Madam Secretary and is a master stage performer and musician ( Waitress , Jersey Boys ), hangs out in his New York City apartment and analyzes people, life and performance.   You'll hear: Behind-the-scenes details on Madam Secretary, Tim Daly, Tea Leoni and Lou Gossett, Jr. Erich's pet peeves Why spelling matters How holding a micr...

You know her voice. Now hear her wisdom! Law & Order , American Hustle  and The Oath  actor Elisabeth Röhm shares ups and downs, what she's learned + why she may have a bonus career as a motivational speaker. It's two east-coast women hanging out in Elisabeth Rohm's west-coast home. Check out what happens! You'll hear about: Law & Order Sam Waterston's advice What you don't know about Jerry Orbach...

In a surprisingly candid and in-depth interview, Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan shares his incredible story of coming to the US from Mexico when he was young, had no money and didn't speak a word of English. He opens up about his family, his dreams and his struggles. You'll hear how he: honed his skills and understanding of dogs became a celebrity dog walker launched a television career lost his money...

In a Really Famous podcast twist, Peter Hermann is my guest host. And I am the guest. Let's see what happens... # GET A FREE WEEK OF THERAPY From our sponsor,  BetterHelp : Convenient, affordable, private online counseling. Anytime, anywhere. To get your free, one-week trial with a licensed therapist online, click here . BetterHelp offers: Unlimited, affordable, convenient, secure, private counsel...

It's NYPD Blue's  Sylvia Sipowicz! Yes, the woman whose provocative scenes were a major part of this groundbreaking, iconic TV series. But wait! Sharon has also been a constant presence on television since then, in shows like: Shameless How to Get Away with Murder The Ranch Me, Myself and I Queen Sugar Rizzoli & Isles Drop Dead Diva One Tree Hill Monk Desperate Housewives Ladies Man Fired Up and n...

Better Call Saul  star Patrick Fabian and I get into the groove! Patrick, of course, plays sharply-dressed and sharp-thinking Howard Hamlin of the law firm  Hamlin, Hamlin and McGill . He's also been in 137 TV shows and movies! Like Scandal, Grey's Anatomy, Castle, Beverly Hills 90210, Desperate Housewives, Will and Grace and more. You'll hear: What people do to Patrick at airports  How becoming a...

Comedian, TV host, illusionist Michael Carbonaro gives a behind-the-scenes look at his hidden camera television series, The Carbonaro Effect . PLUS. You'll get an inside look at who he really is in real life. HINT: It's intense! By the end of this interview, you'll feel like you know Michael Carbonaro personally. AND. There's a backstory here. This podcast interview was a video interview. But THEN...

Wow, Mario Van Peebles is very wise! And he really likes to philosophize. First... I met up with the accomplished actor, writer, director, producer in Los Angeles. Then... Last weekend, I caught up with Mario at his hotel in New York, where he was premiering his new movie, Armed . You'll hear us in both places. If you want to know the man behind... Bloodline Lost Sons of Anarchy Empire Damages Hea...

We ran out of time. So Peter came back. And we talked...and talked...and talked... This is Part 2. Listen to Part 1 here if by chance you missed it. GOOD NEWS: There will be a Part 3. In Part 3, Peter is the interviewer ... and I'm on the hot seat. SUBSCRIBE NOW and you'll get it first. I'll be honest. This was one of my favorite conversations of all time. I felt a little guilty asking Peter to co...

Younger and Law & Order: SVU actor Peter Hermann and I get into the groove! You'll hear: Peter and I hit it off big time. You'll laugh + smile (a lot!) We gush about our favorite movies. Digressions! Tangents! We go majorly off-topic. Then he flips it on me. Suddenly its The Peter Hermann Show and I'm his first guest. In fact, we record an extra episode later, with Peter as host and me as guest. S...

Actress Debi Mazar ( Goodfellas, Entourage, Younger ) is super gracious and invites me into her Brooklyn home when the podcast is BRAND NEW. We hang out in her kitchen and talk about life, family and navigating Hollywood. She shares stories about her unusual childhood in New York, how she and Madonna became fast friends, the ups and downs of producing a television series (The Cooking Channel's Ext...

  Arrow star Rick Gonzalez and I laugh, analyze and dive deep on: Learning the craft of acting Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Art Playing the "perp" on the first season of Law and Order: SVU Being Rene Ramirez, aka Wild Dog, on Arrow Growing up in a Puerto Rican and Dominican neighborhood in Brooklyn Being a Latino actor ... and stereotypes Why he turned away fro...

Better Call Saul  + Best in Show actor Michael McKean sheds light on: why Chuck McGill is "America's sweetheart" insights on  Breaking Bad's Walter + Skyler White playing half of "Lenny & Squiggy" on Laverne & Shirley a backstory he created for This Is Spinal Tap what moves him - in real life + onscreen favorite films and actors a lifelong battle with insomnia what he inherited from his parents wh...

Comedian, actor and author Michael Ian Black sits down for a no-agenda talk about: Podcasting Fame Obscurity Comedians Twitter Getting arrested Amusement park rides Marriage and family His challenging childhood How he's funny - but actually very serious The Jim Gaffigan Show, Wet Hot American Summer , Seth Meyers and more! Hang out with us for an hour and get to know the REAL Michael Ian Black.  ...

House, Shooter  and  Higher Learning actor Omar Epps talks family, fatherhood and fame. You'll hear us break down: From Fatherless to Fatherhood  - Omar's honest, insightful memoir - pick up a copy now Shooter - watch it now on Netflix or USA Network House - watch it now on Amazon Being a dad Growing up without a dad Self-publishing - why he did it and why it's tough Mark Zuckerberg Social media,...

Original air date May 15, 2017 The Sopranos actress Aida Turturro invites me into her Montauk beach home. Pull up a chair and join us as we relax and Aida opens up about: James Gandolfini filming The Sopranos life love acting Italy dogs cousins John Turturro and Nick Turturro overcoming struggles fame money family being a Hollywood outsider More of Aida Turturro and Kara (photos, links, etc):  htt...

Iconic actor Joe Mantegna drops by for a sit-down with Kara to discuss: Criminal Minds The Simpsons - 27 years as the voice of Fat Tony The Godfather Part 3 Glengarry Glen Ross Al Pacino's best and worst movies Why Joe is Ricky and his wife is Lucy His daughters, Mia and Gia Italy, LA, Chicago Carroll O'Connor Seinfeld reruns Why people think he was in The Usual Suspects BONUS! You'll hear from Ch...

The GLOW, Private Practice and Veronica Mars  star - and Rob Lowe's doppelganger! - gets into the podcast groove and talks: Tim Daly and Taye Diggs Up in the Air The Help The Jinx Killing Eve Safe - with Dexter! Hair and makeup Looking like a grandpa His "Y2K fears of technology" Silver gelatin photography Why LA made him claustrophobic Victorian pageant parties Why he's in Florence, Italy, for a...

The Better Call Saul star kicks back with Kara and talks: Better Call Saul Breaking Bad Kim Wexler's ponytail Al Pacino's hair The Godfather Part 3 Getting recognized (or not) Getting married (or not) Planning her wedding (or not) Shopping for a wedding venue Auditioning Being directed Coming off the high from filming Better Call Saul Whitney Life of a freelancer Imposter syndrome This is one of t...

Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton has a lunchtime conversation about: epic fails YouTube binges royalty checks his voice getting picked on standing up for others getting in his car and just driving what haunts him being married being a dad how to be a winner You'll know Scott better than you did before, that's for sure! Big thanks to La Pulperia Restaura nt in on West 57th Street in New York, w...

Eric Braeden has one of the most recognized faces around the world. Why? People EVERYWHERE are addicted to his soap opera, The Young and the Restless , even if they don't admit it! And Victor Newman, his character, is a fan favorite. Eric has been approached by HUGE stars who adore him on TV, like Mohammed Ali, Aretha Franklin and Nancy Reagan. Even if you don't watch soaps, you know Eric Braeden...

Actor + director Timothy Busfield stops by to have a chat about, oh, EVERYTHING. Like: The West Wing Designated Survivor This Is Us Thirtysomething Field of Dreams His wife, Melissa Gilbert Acting and directing Growing up Parenting Alcoholism And so much more. Love movies and television? You'll dig this episode! It's like a MASTERCLASS. You'll learn ins and outs of acting, actors, directing, direc...

He had malaria ! He had no real job or home for almost 2 decades! And no, he wasn't plucked off a boat and given his plum gig hosting River Monsters and now  Mighty Rivers   on Animal Planet. Get to know Jeremy Wade, all the cool things he's done, and the scoop on how he got his nature show job. Hint: It wasn't easy.   The famous TV host and real-life celebrity also talks about: Getting malaria Li...