Really Famous with Kara Mayer Robinson

It's Christopher from The Sopranos , Eddie from Alex, Inc.  Spider from Goodfellas  and the author of a new coming-of-age novel, The Perfume Burned His Eyes . You'll hear Michael break down The Sopranos , what he learned from David Chase, behind-the-scenes secrets to his pivotal scene with Joe Pesci in the classic gangster film Goodfellas and his work with Spike Lee. He also gets personal! You'll...

Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan  shares even more about dogs, love, life, fame and TV in this bonus episode. You'll hear: TV show secrets dog details the thing about humans what his life is like now his daily routine dog advice his 411 on my dog Stella's strange behavior what's up next for Cesar. What?! You didn't hear Part 1? Listen now on your device or at reallyfamouspodcast.com/cesar . # Big thanks...

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. Cesar talks about how he: honed his skills and understanding of dogs became a celebrity dog walker launched a television career lost his...

Romance novel icon and I Can't Believe It's Not Butter  star  Fabio visits the show and talks about: being discovered running away from home Italy vs. America stress friends love and loss dating women the Hollywood "scene" advice on how to live an "A-list" life - instead of "Z-list" flaws and obsessions cars and motorcycles We break down the pronunciation of Fabio's name - and he explains how he b...

Sneaky Pete season 2 is now on Amazon -- and Marin dishes on Giovanni Ribisi, Bryan Cranston and surprise twists! The TV, theater and movie actor also gives 411 on television series she was on, like Homeland , The Killing,  Girls  and  The Slap . Marin and Kara analyze stellar TV shows, like Catastrophe and Crashing . She shares what she JUST learned about free Amazon perks you never knew about. A...

It's Meredith from The Office ! Actress Kate Flannery and Kara have a blast covering a colorful spectrum of topics and people, like: Playing Meredith Waitressing - while acting! Steve Carell, Jon Favreau and Bob Odenkirk Her dad's Irish bar Bankruptcy Fame - and fortune? Therapy Dating a man who hung out in the "bathroom" of  The Office Sexism in Hollywood - and in restaurant kitchens Comedy Celeb...

Alfred Hitchcock was obsessed with the iconic movie star while filming The Birds   and Marnie .  And it got ugly. Hear the whole story, why he threatened to ruin her and how she handled it. In this entertaining and laughter-filled interview at her wildlife sanctuary, Shambala , you'll hear Tippi and Kara talk about Marlon Brando, Melanie Griffith, Antonio Banderas and Charlie Chaplin , being stron...

Get an inside look on life as a TV and film actor ! Diedrich Bader, of American Housewife, Better Things, Veep, Office Space, Napoleon Dynamite, Bojack Horseman, Scooby-Doo, Tangled  and oodles more puts you in his shoes. What's it like to walk on a set as a guest actor? Who gets the script first? Can you star on more than one TV show at a time? How long does it take to voice Batman for a cartoon?...

This Ed Asner interview is like no other. The iconic actor, who played Lou Grant on The Mary Tyler Moore Show , Santa in Elf and Carl in Up ,  invites Kara into his LA home and talks freely and openly about acting, TV, fame, money, women, politics, his new book The Grouchy Historian and more. Hear the full interview here and click on the links below for pictures, videos and extra good stuff. This...

Wow, Mario Van Peebles is super smart! And he really likes to philosophize. I met up with the accomplished actor, director and producer in Los Angeles for a philosophical conversation about his new television series, Supernatural , and his other TV shows and movies. We also: try to figure out how Direct TV works imagine what the Obamas may be like behind closed doors analyze his work laugh about w...

Jill Whelan is an actress, writer and producer who played Vicki Stubing in the classic television series The Love Boat. Jill sits down with journalist and celebrity interviewer Kara Mayer Robinson and they talk about her plum gig as a Princess Cruises ambassador, being starstruck by Dick Van Dyke, getting married -a few times- and reinventing herself at Madison Square Garden. Take our 2-minute sur...

Actress Kim Fields , who played Tootie on  The Facts of Life , Regine on  Living Single , and appeared on Real Housewives of Atlanta and Dancing with the Stars , stops by the studio for a dose of #realtalk. We talk about: Ups and downs - in Hollywood and life Body image and puberty in front of millions Friends, family and her faith Pals Janet Jackson, Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Blair Underwood Reinv...

Acting legend and icon Danny Aiello  tells it like it is! In this very fun chat, he talks about what happened behind the scenes of his films and tells stories about his famous friends (and enemies). The  Do the Right Thing , The Godfather Part II and Moonstruck actor explains why there's bad blood between him and director Martin Scorsese, dishes on Robert De Niro scoring roles in  Raging Bull and...

SNL comedian-actress Ana Gasteyer chats about being funny, famous and a neat freak! The Lady Dynamite, Suburgatory, People of Earth,   Mean Girls  and A Christmas Story Live  star also dishes on being a Brooklyn mom, taking personality tests, texting with her besties -- like Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and other funny-smarties -- and her obsessions with closet doors, vitamins and Club Med. Get a shout-o...

Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Iris Bahr  invites Kara into her Greenwich Village apartment in New York City and talks about her new book with JB Smoove, her TV series with Mark Cuban, Funny or Die,  being a single mom, online dating, social media, public speaking, The Affair , The Wire , The Deuce and more.     Get a shout-out from Kara:  Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-the-scenes photos - ReallyFa...

Famous actor Curtis Armstrong has a face and voice you know! He played Booger on Revenge of the Nerds  in the 80s and is on TV now in New Girl and American Dad . He shares juicy stories about top Hollywood actors, reflects on fame, acting and rejection. We talk stalkers + creepers, missed opportunities, Tom Cruise, Bruce Willis, John Cusack, Jeremy Piven, Reservoir Dogs + more. Plus he has a few A...

Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz , who played Tina Cohen-Chang on the mega-hit FOX TV series, visits the studio to talk about her new movie Hello Again . She talks failed auditions, OCD, fame, crushes, being exposed, getting starstruck, Cory Monteith, Broadway, Waitress,   her podcast Epic Fail , life of an actor and details on TV binge habits. Get a shout-out from Kara:  Patreon.com/ReallyFamous Behind-...

Fashion guru Tim Gunn is the real deal. In this major interview, The Project Runway style mentor and TV host instantly connects with journalist Kara Mayer Robinson and they dive deep on topics of all kinds, like embracing real women of all shapes and sizes, his relationships with the judges, family, email, stalkers, TV obsessions, habits, being single, plus-size models and what he does in the priv...

Emmy-winning actor  Peter Scolari , who won an Emmy for HBO's Girls , stops by  Really Famous  to chat about his new film, Weight , and his long acting career, from Bosom Buddies to Newhart to Madoff.  He opens up about drugs and alcohol, depression and learning he has bipolar disorder. He gets deeply analytical about life, friends and acting. He also talks Tom Hanks, Bob Newhart and Six Degrees o...

"I'm an emotional person," says actor Michael Rapaport. If you've seen him on TV and movies - Friends, Black-ish, Louie, Atypical, Mighty Aphrodite - you may know this. Michael stopped by the studio last week to talk about his new series White Famous on Showtime, and revealed all sorts of reasons he gets emotional. Listen in - and buckle up! - for his thoughts on acting, sports, teenage boys, divo...

It's Elsbeth from The Good Wife ! And Arlene from True Blood . Even if you don't know Carrie Preston by name, odds are you know her from TV. The prolific character actor also writes, directs and produces. And fun stuff! She's married to actor Michael Emerson, a.k.a. Ben Linus on Lost and Harold Finch on  Person of Interest . We talk about why friends call her tenacious, how she felt when her husba...

Oh my, what an interview! If there's anything they don't know about me after this one, I give up! - actress Dee Wallace (ET, Cujo, The Howling) The iconic movie mom opens up big time  about her family, her dad's alcoholism, her husband's sudden death and her close bond with her daughter, Gabrielle Stone. She tells huge stories about her acting career: scoop on  ET , Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford...

Younger TV star Miriam Shor is hilarious onscreen and off! She cracks Kara up with anecdotes about her kids, driving lessons, Game of Thrones and a weird cheese habit. The actress (of Darren Star's TV Land hit Younger + The Good Wife , Damages , etc) also gets real -- about being a woman, marriage, acting, social media and politics. It's entertaining, surprising, anything but boring. Enjoy!   Get...

Actor Kathleen Rose Perkins ( Episodes, Rules of Engagement, Grey's Anatomy ) puts it all out there, warts and all. And that's a good thing! Unlike some celebs, she isn't hung up on being perfect. Kathleen has had major setbacks and isn't afraid to talk about them. But she's an entertainer, so as she talks about religion, anxiety, abortion and getting fired, you'll likely smile, laugh and know you...

Film, TV & stage actress Annette O'Toole doesn't do many interviews, so this in-depth conversation with Kara Mayer Robinson for the Really Famous podcast is a rare treat. She talks about her new film, Women Who Kill, her long Hollywood career, her marriage to actor Michael McKean, why she loves theater, why people who love Smallville and Superman still approach her--and why she loves Trader Joes....