Remembering with Jeff Sammut

Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book  author Neal E. Fischer celebrates holiday movies of all kinds—from timeless classics like  It's a Wonderful Life  and  A Christmas Carol  to modern favorites like  Elf , underrated gems such as  Four Christmases , and even a compelling case in the age-old debate over whether  Die Hard is truly a holiday film… and more! Visit  https://www.rememberingpodcast.com...

Award-winning sportscaster James Duthie remembers his friend and TSN colleague, the beloved Darren Dutchyshen. He shares stories of Dutchy's joy in anchoring  SportsCentre , his larger-than-life personality, and the trademark humour—on and off the air—always softened by the twinkle in his eye. Visit  https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

The author of "The Voices of Hockey: Broadcasters Reflect on the Fastest Game on Earth" Kirk McKnight remembers historic moments in hockey, like Wayne Gretzky passing Gordie Howe on the all-time NHL goal scoring list, the LA Kings' 1982 playoff comeback known as "The Miracle on Manchester", the Boston Bruins/New York Rangers 1979 brawl that spilled into the Madison Square Garden crowd and much mor...

Legendary comedian and impressionist John Byner—a frequent guest on  The Ed Sullivan Show —remembers broadcasting pioneer Ed Sullivan. He shares how much care Ed put into every episode, what it was like to perform an impression of Ed with the man himself standing beside him, the real story behind Jackie Mason's notorious live-on-air blow-up, and much more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/...

Artist, visual philosopher, author, and actor Leigh McCloskey reflects on his time in the hit TV series Dallas ! He shares memories of the Hollywood legends he worked with on and off the screen, the fun and camaraderie on set, the lifelong friendships that were formed, and offers a deep dive into the show's storylines, character arcs, and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https:/...

"Who's the Man? Billy Van!" author Greg Oliver remembers the life and legacy of Canadian entertainer Billy Van. Discover how " The Hilarious House of Frightenstein" gave Billy the perfect stage to showcase his many talents, the challenges of its intense filming schedule, his success on " Night Cap" and " Party Game" , and why he chose to build his career in Canada. Greg also shares insights into B...

Hollywood legend Ruta Lee remembers "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", the 1954 Oscar-nominated film she co-starred in, named by the American Film Institute as one of the best American musical films ever made. Ruta takes us back to what it was like working with the best dancers in America, how physically demanding the film was to shoot, working on the MGM lot and more. Visit https://www.rememberin...

Brothers David and Jerry Zucker, the filmmakers and comedy greats behind "Airplane!" and "The Naked Gun" series, remember actor Leslie Nielsen. How Leslie found comedy and leading roles, how he was a perfect fit for their films, how funny he was off-screen too and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and pick up their book with the late Jim Abrahams "Surely You Can't Be Serious: The Tru...

Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tom Henke remembers his teammate and friend John Cerutti. Tom talks about his time with John in triple-A and the majors, learning how to pitch by watching John, rooming together, playing practical jokes on each other and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ . A special thanks to  https://www.sportscelebs.com/ .

Award-winning filmmaker Susie Singer Carter remembers multiple Emmy-winner Valerie Harper. Susie remembers how she landed Valerie for her short film "My Mom and the Girl, which would be Valerie's last role. Susie recalls how disarming Valerie was on set, how Valerie loved her fans and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ . You can also catch Susie's 3-part documentary "No Country for Ol...

"Too Close For Comfort" co-star Lydia Cornell remembers multiple Emmy-winner Ted Knight. What it was like to learn the comedy ropes from Ted, how there was both love and friction on the set of the show, looking back at the shock of Ted's sudden passing and more. Visit https://www.lydiacornell.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

He's won a Peabody, a Golden Globe and an Emmy award. He's an original writer and producer of one of the greatest sitcoms ever seen on TV. Larry Charles remembers "Seinfeld"! Larry discusses how "Seinfeld" stood out from other sitcoms, the different element of humour he brought to the writer's room, the character that was more of a blank canvas for his creativity, we also get stories from Larry's...

The voice of the Nashville Predators, St. Louis Cardinals fan and Illinois native Pete Weber remembers Hall-of-Fame baseball broadcaster Harry Caray. Pete looks back on his past encounters with Harry, discusses why fans loved Harry so much, what seperated Harry from other broadcasters, how Harry began singing "Take Me Out To The Ballgame" to stadium crowds, why "Holy Cow" became Harry's catchphras...

Star, writer and director of "It Happened: The Judy Tenuta Story" Taylor Blackwell remembers "The Love Goddess". What it was like to portray Judy in her film, to wear her costumes and play her accordion, how Taylor changed as a person having played Judy and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.judytenuta.com/ .

Canadian stage and screen star Megan Follows remembers her starring role in the 1985 made-for-TV-drama film "Anne of Green Gables", which aired on the CBC as a 2-part mini-series and was based on the 1908 novel. Megan remembers how she landed the part of "Anne Shirley" and discusses what it meant to her, the film's massive ratings success, it's amazing cast, how it continues to find a new audience...

Master impressionist, comedian and actor Rich Little remembers his good friend, the king of late night, Johnny Carson. What Johnny thought of Rich's impression of him, what it was like filling in for Johnny, the story behind Rich's "no-book" status on "The Tonight Show", what made Johnny the greatest late night talk show host ever and more. Listen on https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and pick up...

Co-star Marianne Leone remembers "The Sopranos". How she landed her role as "Joanne Moltisanti", what it was like joining a massive hit TV show, stories of the late James Gandolfini making her laugh whe she fainted shooting a pivotal scene, enduring an embarrassing moment when shooting a scene from the hit film "Goodfellas" with a Sopranos co-star and much more. Visit https://marianneleonecooper.c...

"Trading Spaces" host Paige Davis pulls the curtain back on how her popular DIY reality show changed television forever, discusses how she landed the show in the first place and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Filmmakers David and Jerry Zucker remember their "ZAZ" brother Jim Abrahams. How they became one of the greatest comedy trios of all time, Jim's unique view of the world, origin stories about "Airplane!", "Police Squad" and "The Naked Gun", how Jim helped the lives of millions of children and more. Check out https://charliefoundation.org/ for more information on The Charlie Foundation For Ketogeni...

Writer, producer, television executive and author of the critically acclaimed biography "Starring Brian Linehan" George Anthony remembers his longtime friend, TV personality Brian Linehan. How Brian's interviews with Hollywood's elite were second to none, how he prided himself on making Canadian programming amidst American offers, what made Brian a coveted dinner party guest, and more. Visit https...

Executive Director of the Matthew Perry Foundation of Canada Caitlin Morrison remembers her brother, actor Matthew Perry. Remembering those long drives in the car with Matthew, visiting him on the set of his popular sitcom "Friends", the many ways he made her proud and more. Visit https://www.matthewperryfoundation.ca/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

The author of "Don Drysdale: Up and In--The Life of a Dodgers Legend" Mark Whicker remembers former Major League pitcher, Cy Young winner, and 3-time World Series champion Don Drysdale. How Drysdale's persona on the mound differed from that of his everyday life, his pitching dominance, wonderful broadcasting career and more. Visit  https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

The author of 2 Stooge-related books (and counting) Geoff Dale remembers the vaudeville & comedy team The Three Stooges. How they got started, the rotation of the 3rd Stooge and comparisons made between them, why The Three Stooges are the reigning kings of comedy and more. Pick up Geoff's books "Much More Than A Stooge: Shemp Howard" and "The Fine Art of Boxing: No Stooge In The Ring". Visit https...

Comedian Michael Gelbart remembers his friend, the beloved Norm Macdonald. What it was like performing stand-up on the road with Norm, how he felt about his Saturday Night Live days coming to an abrupt end, the parts and gigs he turned down and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

While still playing "Esther Valentine", co-star Kate Linder remembers her 4+ decades on the on-going daytime CBS soap "The Young and the Restless". How Kate landed Y&R, working closely with the late, great Jeanne Cooper, moonlighting as a flight attendant throughout her career and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ , http://katelinder.com/  and to learn more about her upcoming Kate Li...