Remembering with Jeff Sammut

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...

3-time NHL all-star and former Quebec Nordique Wilf Paiement remembers the Quebec Nordiques. What it was like to play in Quebec with the nearby rival Montreal Canadiens, how dedicated Nordique fans were, the special group of talented players he proudly called teammates, if the NHL should or will ever return to Quebec and more. A special thanks to https://www.sportscelebs.com/ . Visit https://www.r...

The author of "The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book" Neal E Fischer remembers rom-coms! Favourite moments, iconic scenes, little known facts and more! Visit https://www.nealefischer.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

One Hockey-Hall-of-Famer remembers another. Darryl Sittler remembers his Toronto Maple Leaf teammate and friend Borje Salming. What it took for Borje to survive and succeed in the NHL, how he paved the way for future European NHLers, his courageous battle with ALS, standing by his side as Borje said goodbye to Toronto and more. A special thanks to https://www.sportscelebs.com/ . Visit https://www....

Veteran actor, "National Lampoon's Animal House" & "1941" co-star Tim Matheson remembers comedian & actor John Belushi. His talent, comedic brilliance, lifestyle and more. Pick up a copy of Tim's book "Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades In The Hollywood Trenches". Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Author, writer and radio host Bill King remembers rock icon Janis Joplin. Bill looks back at his days as Janis' band's musical director and keyboardist, talks about her sincere love of music and her struggle with addiction. For more on Bill's stories about Janis Joplin, pick up his latest book "Rolling Through the 70's: Weed, Woman and Song". Visit  https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

"The McCartney Legacy" authors Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair remember the personal and professional life of Paul McCartney from 1974 to 1980. What McCartney would achieve musically, what he was looking for with his band Wings, how close he and the rest of The Beatles came to reuniting and more. Visit  https://www.mccartneylegacy.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

National bestselling author of "Dead Air: The Night That Orson Welles Terrified America" William Elliott Hazelgrove remembers Hollywood legend Orson Welles. How Welles' radio adaptation of "The War of the Worlds" caused such a frenzy, how he was touted as a genius even as a child, how he created art for art's sake and more. Visit https://www.williamhazelgrove.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcas...

Rock & Roll legend Chubby Checker remembers the success he achieved with "The Twist" when he was back in high school and how it became a gift for him to live out his dream to become a performer. Chubby also discusses how pivotal Dick Clark was in helping him become a household name, his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination and more. Visit  https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ , https://chubbychecker...

Friend and author of "Perfect Eloquence: An Appreciation of Vin Scully" Tom Hoffarth remembers the legendary voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers Vin Scully. Vin's authenticity, generosity, empathetic nature, how he was the least Hollywood person you'd find in Hollywood and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Friend, radio co-host and author of "Mornings With Madden: My Radio Life With An American Legend" Stan Bunger remembers Pro Football Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Madden. His love of people, storytelling, what led John to entering into & leaving coaching at young ages, what he'd have been most proud of and more. Visit https://www.stanbunger.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

"The Eighth Wonder Of The World: The True Story of André the Giant" author and field producer for HBO's critically acclaimed documentary "André the Giant" Pat Laprade remembers André Rene Roussimoff. What André's size meant to him, his drawing power, how he loved wrestling, filming "The Princess Bride" and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Co-Administrator/Archivist of The Estate Of Jeff Healey Roger Costa remembers his friend of over 2 decades, blues/rock/jazz artist Jeff Healey. Jeff's love of music and performing to crowds big and small, his unique style of guitar-playing, hitting it big with his album "See The Light", covering a Beatles tune with George Harrison's blessing, filming the movie "Roadhouse" with actor Patrick Swayze...

She's written chart-topping songs you've heard thousands of times! "Remembering" Songwriters Hall-of-Famer and 2-time Grammy winner Allee Willis with writer/director/producer Stan Zimmerman. How Allee was one of the most creative people you'd ever meet, her climb up the musical ladder, how friends and peers adored her and more. Visit  https://www.theworldaccordingtoalleewillis.com/ and https://www...

Author of " Van Halen Rising: How a Southern California Backyard Party Band Saved Heavy Metal" and co-author of Van Halen producer's "Ted Templeman: A Platinum Producer's Life in Music" Greg Renoff remembers legendary guitarist and songwriter Eddie Van Halen. How Eddie and his brother Alex fell in love with music, who Eddie looked up to, the success of "Van Halen" and more. Visit https://www.remem...

Former teammate, friend, and author of "Angel On My Wing: A Story of Faith, Determination, and Courage" Brian Propp remembers award-winning NHL goaltender Pelle Lindbergh. What made Pelle such a special goalie, how he was a quiet leader, the shock of his sudden loss and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Friend and "Jack And The Box: My Search for Stanley Cup Champion Jack McLean" author Kevin Shea remembers Stanley Cup champion Jack McLean. How Jack's hockey history had remained unknown to many for years, Kevin's unpredictable connection to Jack, how Kevin's late father unknowingly brought them together and more. Visit https://kevinsheahockey.com/ and https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Co-star Julie Bowen remembers the NBC comedy-drama "Ed", one of host Jeff Sammut's all-time favourite TV shows, that aired for only 4 seasons between 2000 to 2004. Julie discusses the instant chemistry between she and co-star Tom Cavanagh, the Sam-and-Diane-like romance between their characters and the odds of the series ever making a comeback. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

In this very special bonus episode of "Remembering", we remember December 8th 1980, the night former Beatle John Lennon was murdered outside The Dakota, the New York apartment building he called home. Emmy winner, Grammy nominee and best-selling author Geoffrey Mark happened to be steps away from where Lennon was shot and shares what he witnessed with host Jeff Sammut. Visit  https://www.rememberi...

The author of "Norman Lear: His Life & Times" Tripp Whetsell remembers the TV icon who rose from a career in publicity to becoming one of the highest paid comedy writers in Hollywood and one of the most consequential figures in television behind the sitcoms "All In The Family", "Sanford and Son", "Maude", "Good Times", "The Jeffersons", "One Day at a Time" and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpo...