Grab your pearls, straighten your bow ties, and get ready for a conversation as dazzling as a Broadway marquee! Today we welcome a legend, an actress, a singer, a style icon and the undisputed queen of panel shows. You've seen her on the silver screen, you've watched her on "What's My Line" and saw her charm contestants on "To Tell the Truth." And you may have even caught her live on stage, maybe at the Melody Top in Milwaukee. Now enjoy a few minutes in the world of old Hollywood, Broadway and high society with Kitty Carlisle.

Today we mark the anniversary of one of cinema's most iconic journeys beyond the stars. Stephen Spielberg's "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" was released this week in 1977. A film that didn't just entertain, it inspired. It made us look up at the night sky a little differently, and wonder what, or who, might be out there. But for some, the encounter wasn't just on the big screen. Our guest today is a witness. Years ago in a quiet corner of America, she saw something in the sky that changed her life. Lights, silence, a presence, a real close encounter. And she's sharing her story for the first time in a long time. So dim the lights. Keep your eyes on the stars and prepare to listen with more than just your ears.

On today's podcast you'll hear from a Hollywood icon and a woman who's been carried off the set, after a Clark Gable kiss. She was very young when she saw "Gone With the Wind," and fell in love with Gable. She said he was an old man then, but she was head over heals in love with him, even though she was married. Carroll Baker was the star of "Baby Doll" and "Giant," and turned down the role in "Rebel Without a Cause" because she disliked the script. She and James Dean were a pair of snobby method actors on the set of "Giant," until Liz Taylor swooped in and stole the spotlight.

Welcome to the podcast. Thanks for listening. If you're enjoying these memories, please subscribe to our channel or Google the Wisconsin Broadcast Association Museum. Today we're stepping into the glittering world of 1960s Hollywood with a guest who lit up both the Silver Screen and the international stage. Born in Germany and discovered while vacationing in Italy, Elke Sommer became one of the most recognizable European stars to conquer Hollywood, starring alongside legends like Peter Sellers, Paul Newman, and Bob Hope. Known for her striking beauty, quick wit, and undeniable charm, she brought a unique blend of sophistication and playfulness to every role, from comedies to thrillers. Beyond acting, Elke is a talented painter, writer, and a woman whose life is as fascinating as her film career.

For fight fans and lovers of greatness we have the man who floated like a butterfly, stung like a bee and shook up the world, Muhammad Ali. In his career he won 56 fights and only lost five. On Oct. 29, 1960, he made his fight debut, the same year he threw his Olympic medal into the Ohio River after being refused service at a restaurant. On this day we caught up with the champ while he was in the hospital. At the time he said he would fight again, and he did, losing to Larry Holmes in an 11 round TKO and in 10 rounds to Trevor Berbick in 1981. The Holmes fight, they said, contributed to his Parkinson's syndrome. But as you will hear, he always kept his dignity. The photo is from another interview at the Coach House Inn in Milwaukee.

You probably don't recognize her name but you might remember her as the spunky scene-stealing Tina Molinari from the TV show "Rhoda" or from "Taxi" or "Young Doctors in Love." Nancy lane has worked alongside some of the biggest names in television, bringing humor and heart to every role she's played. At the time she was starring with Jim Carrey in a comedy called "The Duck Factory." If you'd like to see Nancy and the funny cast of this show, you can watch it on YouTube.

Welcome to today's podcast. Our guest is a master of the well-timed….pause, the raised eyebrow, and the story that sneaks up on you with a punchline you didn't see coming. He's a man who could tell a joke so good you'd swear you'd heard it in your own family, but somehow, it's funnier when he tells it. From the Catskills to the "Ed Sullivan Show," he entertained America with wit, warmth and a knack for finding humor in everyday life. He's the legendary storyteller and comedian, Myron Cohen.

Today's guest is someone who's been at the center of baseball for decades, not just a fan of the game, but as someone who helped shape the way we know it today. We're talking about the former Commissioner of Baseball, Bud Selig. He led the league for more than 20 years, through some of the biggest changes and challenges the sport has ever seen. Things like the wild card and expanded playoffs, interleague play, and landmark achievements like record-breaking attendance. Love him, or debate him, there's no question his time in charge left a lasting mark on the game. But beyond the headlines and history, Bud is, at his core, just a lifelong baseball guy, someone who grew up loving the sport and never let go of it. Today we'll hear some stories and talk about baseball from the man who lived it at every level.

On today's podcast we're joined by someone who really needs no introduction, Ron Howard. You know him from the "Andy Griffith Show," "Happy Days," and of course his incredible directing career with films like "Apollo 13" and "A Beautiful Mind." But today, we're talking about a project that's especially meaningful during disability awareness month, his 1980 film "Skyward," which can be watched on YouTube. It's the story of a young woman in a wheelchair who refuses to let her disability stop her from pursuing her dream of flying. The film is uplifting, inspiring, and still resonates today. Ron tells about a co-worker who helped him make the film and some of his thoughts on the movie industry.

Today we go behind the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." We'll talk with Lula Parker Betenson, sister of the legendary outlaw Butch Cassidy. Now, before you picture tumbleweeds and shootouts, let me tell you, Lula has her own incredible stories to share, from growing up around one of the most famous names in the wild west to befriending Robert Redford. She'll also reveal some fascinating family history that's shaped her life. We're going to dive into those stories, hear some surprises, and maybe even bust a few myths along the way.