Remembering with Jeff Sammut

Emmy winner, Grammy nominee and "The Lucy Book"  author Geoffrey Mark remembers TV icon Lucille Ball. From how her career began, to her meteoric rise in Hollywood, and how no one can compare to her. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Award-winning journalist, 3-time former Golden Glove Champion and Canadian Boxing Hall of Famer Spider Jones remembers the "Greatest of All Time" Muhammad Ali. Meeting Ali, stepping into the ring with him, and the impact he made on the world beyond boxing. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.spiderjones.com/ .

Back-up singer Sally Stevens remembers Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special! How she got the gig, what is was like to meet Elvis, seeing him perform live and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and pick up Sally's memoir "I Sang That".

Steven Sabados remembers his husband & partner Chris Hyndman. Their story of meeting, falling in love and hitting it big together on TV. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.stevensabados.com/ .

Co-host Mark Hebscher remembers the popular late night TV sports show "Sportsline"! Airing on Global from 1981 to 2006, Mark looks back on Sportsline's history, how it resonated with audiences, how he and the crew went out of their way to make co-host Jim Tatti laugh on-air and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/   and Mark's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4PEiAwIE8S...

Friend/colleague Andrew Shaver remembers award-winning actor Brian Dennehy. How Brian was one of the greatest stage actors of his time, how often Brian's words inspired Andrew and his lasting impact. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.cleverhopes.com/ .

Co-star Dean Butler remembers "Little House On The Prairie"! What it was like joining a hit TV series, learning under Michael Landon, working closely with Melissa Gilbert, why Little House keeps finding a new audience and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ , https://deanbutler.com/ , check out @officialdeanbutler on Instagram, and pick up a copy of Dean's book "Prairie Man: My Little...

"Remembering" sex educator & talk show host Sue Johanson with her daughter Jane. How Sue went from nurse, to mother, trailblazer then TV star. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/  and check out the documentary "Sex with Sue" airing exclusively on Stack TV.

One of television's greatest producers George Schlatter remembers t he "Chairman of the Board" Frank Sinatra. What kind of friend he was, what it was like to be out in public with one of the most recogizable entertainers in the world, how he handled fame and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/  and pick up a copy of George's memoir "Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy".

Singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy winner Sarah Jarosz remembers her friend, twice-inducted Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer David Crosby. How David was as a mentor, his unwavering support for new artists and a story about an unforgettable, dreamlike day at the beach. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.sarahjarosz.com/ .

Friend & co-founder of the Al Waxman Fan Club Jaymz Bee remembers Canadian actor, "The King of Kensington", Al Waxman. Al's passion for the arts in Canada, his success outside Canada, how the fan club got started, a story of Al unknowingly meeting Star Trek actor George Takei and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.jaymzbee.ca/ .

Former longtime employees and now owners of Juniors Pizza, Jimy Chalmers and Shane Lemieux, remember the first New York style pizzeria in Toronto, Vesuvio Pizzeria and Spaghetti House. Who the Pugliese family was that started it, what Vesuvio meant to the Junction area, and what it was like to close it's doors after 63 years. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://www.juniorspizza.c...

Audience member and author of "I Saw Them Standing There" Debbie Gendler remembers The Beatles' first Ed Sullivan Show appearance! How she landed a coveted ticket to the historical 1964 TV and music event, what it was like to be in the audience, meeting The Beatles and more! Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://debbiegendler.com/ .

"Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story" f ilmmakers  Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee remember pioneer transgender performer Jackie Shane. Jackie's incredible story of knowing who she really was, the connection she made with her audience and how she deserved one last standing ovation. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Director Ken Kwapis ("Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird") remembers  puppeteer, cartoonist, author and artist Caroll Spinney! Ken discusses Caroll performing as "Big Bird" with such enthusiasm and grace, how the most gentle person could play "Oscar The Grouch" and Caroll & Jim Henson forming one of the most noteworthy partnerships in entertainment history. Visit https://www.rememberingpodca...

Former British soccer player Carol Wilson remembers the 1971 Women's World Cup, an event that set the highest attendance record ever in women's sports...then banished from history. Check out the documentary "COPA 71" and visit http:// rememberingpodcast.com .

Toy scholar Jonathan Alexandratos remembers the teddy bear.  It's long history, how it's brought comfort to many and it's ability to carry heavy messages. Visit http:// rememberingpodcast.com . 

Producer Chris Birkett and publicist Eric Alper remember singer/songwriter/activist Sinead O'Connor. Chris and Eric remember her incredible talent on full display when recording "Nothing Compares 2 U", the moment she tore a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live, her success and her struggles. Visit https://chrisbirkett.ca/ , https://www.thatericalper.com/ , and https://www.rememberingpodcast....

Actress Mindy Sterling remembers the Austin Powers movie franchise she co-starred in! How the franchise found it's audience, filming the scene that most made her and star/creator Mike Myers laugh, if there will ever be a 4th film and how working on Austin Powers personally came at just the right time for Mindy. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .

Glenn Crouter remembers his father, Toronto radio legend Wally Crouter. To what Wally owed his longevity, what he was most proud of and what it was like for Glenn to share his father with the city of Toronto. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ .  

Friend/bassist Rick Haynes remembers Canadian singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. What Gordon was like on-stage, on the road and in the studio, being the first to hear "If You Could Read My Mind", and what kept Rick so loyal to Gordon. Check out https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://thelightfootband.com/ .

Original Toronto Blue Jay Dave McKay remembers the baseball club's very first Opening Day in 1977. What being a part of this Canadian sports event meant as a Canadian, getting to be an original Blue Jay and, of course, the cold weather & snow! Visit  https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and thank you https://www.sportscelebs.com/ for your assistance with this episode.

Former Hockey Night In Canada and TSN broadcaster Paul Romanuk remembers legendary hockey voice Danny Gallivan. Paul's one and only opportunity to meet Mr. Gallivan, what made him the best to ever call a hockey game and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://romycast.com/ .

Juno-winning singer/songwriter Molly Johnson remembers p hilanthropist, theatrical producer, businessman, owner of Honest Ed's and Toronto icon Ed Mirvish, who was like an uncle to her. Molly discusses how hard he and his family worked to become a success, how he made Toronto a better place to live and what Ed meant to the theatre community. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and https://ww...

3-time Oscar-nominated actress Dyan Cannon remembers her ex-husband & Hollywood icon Cary Grant. How his humble beginnings in the UK affected him throughout his life, what drew Dyan to Cary, how everything changed between them once they married and more. Visit https://www.rememberingpodcast.com/ and check out "Archie", the biopic of Cary Grant on Britbox executively produced by Dyan Cannon and the...