RETRO TV RADIO Classic Celebrity Interviews with Host: Pat McCormack

Parker Stevenson and Joyce DeWitt are starring in A.R. Gurney's classic play "Love Letters". This one night only show is happening at the perfect theater at the perfect time.. Valentine's Day weekend! We discuss this special event occurring on Fec. 15th 2025 at the historic Orinda Theatre in Orinda CA. We also take a trip down memory lane to chat about his esteemed career as both...

"Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw" is the title of New York Times Best Selling Author Joel Brokaw's newest biography about his amazing father! His first hand experience and masterful writing make this a major page-turner without a single dull chapter. How do I know? I didn't simply read it. It was so good, I devoured it! Enjoy our recent conversation....

William Keck openly discusses both the famous and infamous who feared or hated him, and those who transitioned to admiration or friendship. Drawing from his three decades working as an entertainment reporter for such publications as the National Enquirer, People, Entertainment Weekly, USA Today and the Los Angeles Times, and as an Emmy-nominated producer for Hallmark Channel, Discovery Channel and...

Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman love their fans! They even kinda like ME.. I think. Joking aside, they are two of the most friendly and humble celebrities I know, and I do know a few! "Land of the Lost" was a huge hit for Sid and Marty Krofft, and Sid knew Wesley Eure was perfect for the role of Will Marshall. With the show about to celebrate it's (can you believe it) 50th Anniversary,...

Today we're joined by the one and only Geri Jewell to discuss her fascinating career and her personal challenge to rise above a physical disability to reach for stardom on both the stage and screen, all the while raising public awarness for the disabled. Discovered and mentored by some of the greatest names in the business, Geri's legacy is cemented in Hollywood, having starred as "Co...

Thrashpondo Pons, the talented and highly knowledgeable YouTube personality, is the final Retro-Pal interview before our long-awaited RetroPalooza reunion in mid-July. "Thrash" is pure entertainment. He’s not only a gifted aficionado of all things pop-culture and retro-nostalgic, but in my humble opinion, he’s also a force of nature in the personality department. Just check out his YouTu...

Barry King is the longtime host of the popular radio show "B.K. on the Air". The show can be found on WBHF radio out of Cartersville, Georgia. Today Barry joins us to talk about this fun retro-nostalgic show which has been airing for years every Saturday morning from 10am to noon. We discuss our creative past when I had a small segment on the show, as well as how (we think) we met. Seems...

Dave Sundstrom has almost one hundred and fifty thousand subscribers on his YouTube channel. He is highly regarded as a knowledgeable and unique pop-culture historian and a gifted storyteller. His many friends and followers, including yours truly, cherish Dave’s entertaining and informative videos because his main focus (thankfully) is always on “the good stuff,” which also serves as his accuratel...

Jim Hardy is the guy who in regards to the great Bob Hope, you can literally "Thank for the Memories"! Having been a part of The Hope Organization for almost four decades, his personal stories about the great entertainer and philanthropist, not to mention golf enthusiast are priceless. The Official Bob Hope YouTube channel is now up and running thanks to Jim and his team. Talk about a tr...

The Emmy nominated actress Naomi Grossman has worked with some of the biggest names in show business. Many of the millions of fans of the anthology series, “American Horror Story” feel her performance as “Pepper” ranked right alongside her fellow, and there were a few, major “breakout actors” in the series, e.g. Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters among others. Ironically, rather than horror or heavy dr...

She's a talent from a family of talent. Barbra Streisand's little sister, Roslyn Kind, has not been idle during the pandemic, producing and releasing songs such as “ Save the Country ,” “ Light of Love ,” “ It Only Takes a Moment: Kiss He Now. ” Now, just in time for Valentine’s Day, Roslyn Kind has realized a dream of combining two hits, “ Look of Love ” and “ The Island ,” resulting in a...

Hey gang! Here's a bit of a different type of interview for me, but I found it SO interesting AND incredibly worthwhile. While processing the episode's audio, it dawned on me (like a ton of bricks!) that MY own boy and girl fall inside the age range of the kids "Doors of Change" is working so hard to help! It's one thing to conduct an interview/conversation with the Founder a...

I add an epilogue to my Anson Williams interview as I kept my promise to him that I would get his book, "Singing to a Bulldog" and read it. I am SO glad I did! Friends I can't recommend it enough. (readily available on Amazon) I know I've said that plenty of times regarding other celeb memoires, but believe me this is something special. I read it in three days and now I am going...

Anson Williams is a legendary talent, most recognized for his portrayal of Potsie Weber on the beloved classic TV series "Happy Days." This iconic actor, director, philanthropist, politician, and entrepreneur joins us to discuss the upcoming celebration of the landmark show’s 50th anniversary! Anson and I delve into the wonderful aspects surrounding this Garry Marshall-created television...

Greetings! Our friend, the lovely actress Kathy Garver, rejoins us today for what she and I are calling "The Third Time's the Charm" episode. Honored to call her a dear friend, she has been a beacon of support for me and what I do for many years. When you hear her speak, you understand why my nickname for her is "The Energizer Bunny." That goes for her career too! We also d...

Kent McCord is easily among the most recognizable faces from classic television. As Officer Jim Reed on the iconic Adam-12, his heartthrob looks and fine acting ability, ultimately made him a bona fide star and Hollywood legend! We discuss his meaningful friendship with Adam-12 co-star Martin Milner, and the lifelong bond they both enjoyed. Kent's expertise and deep understanding of the innerw...

Enjoy this interview with the enchanting and talented Dreama Denver. As an actress/activist turned acclaimed author, she was the devoted wife and soul mate of the late Bob Denver, who, as Gilligan, is absolutely one of the most recognizable faces in television... EVER! Her award-winning memoir, "Gilligan’s Dreams: The Other Side of the Island," speaks of their lives as independent actors...

Ruta Lee is a living legend! Ruta's Hollywood history alone has graced screens both large and small. From the stage, classic films, classic TV, Ruta Lee has done it all! She honors us with an encore return to the podcast "LIVE from Mexico"! Well not live, but at least in person. We'll discuss her ongoing works with her charity The Thalians and it's upcoming events as well as...

Adam Weissmuller is someone who knows how to tell a tale and keep the legacy of a great man alive! As #TARZAN, his grandfather #JohnnyWeissmuller had, and might I add, still HAS, legions of fans. In my opinion, and that of many others, he was the very best actor to ever portray the Lord of the Jungle! But he was also a multi-dimensional man who was not only a real-life hero but also a great humani...

When you hear the name "Major Margaret Hot-Lips Houlihan," do you think of the original portrayal by Sally Kellerman in the classic big screen version of MASH? Although her performance was very memorable, my guess is that most of us think of the great Loretta Swit, who, throughout MASH's eleven-year run, truly owned the character, helping to shape Margaret into the multi-dimensional...

Dee Wallace is easily among the most recognizable actresses in Hollywood. Having starred in upward of three hundred films like E.T. the Extraterrestrial, Cujo, Frighteners, and well, many many more classics, could certainly be the reason why. Based on these many appearances on screen, she is simply an icon. Speaking with Dee is always, if you'll pardon the expression, a "Howling" goo...

Lee Purcell is nothing less than a Hollywood icon. This Emmy nominated actress has a vast amount of credits, and has worked with the biggest names in the business, from actors to directors. Her current project called The Hollywood Radio Players, is a nostalgic look back, and recreation of some of the very best shows from Radio's Golden Age. The H.R.P. serves the dual purpose of entertaining au...

John Davey is a "super hero". Well, maybe not in real life, but he did play one on TV. In real life however, John is indeed a "super guy" as you will hear in this delightful interview. We cover everything from his days as a pro boxer, his time on SHAZAM as the second "Captain Marvel", what he thought of the new #SHAZAM big screen film versions, to his love for the wil...

Legendary actress and singer Tina Cole, also known as Katie Douglas from "My Three Sons," is entertainment royalty. She is the daughter of the famed Yvonne King of The Singing King Sisters and the renowned musician Buddy Cole. She was brought up literally surrounded by some of the biggest stars from the golden age of Hollywood. In this vivacious interview, we discussed her new memoir tit...

Hot off his recent cameo appearance in "SHAZAM! Fury of the Gods," Michael Gray has proven himself as a living legend. From his days as a bona fide teen idol with multiple television appearances to landing the iconic role of "Billy Batson" on the Saturday morning kids' classic SHAZAM!, who would have thought that 47 years later Michael would once again be a part of the SHAZ...