Coping Conversations

Happy Days star Don Most is my guest. We discuss his role of Ralph Malph, as well as new upcoming projects, and how he's dealing with the pandemic.

This archived show, originally taped in 1995, features one of the most popular actors of all time, known for his work on stage, screen, and television. Perhaps best known for his work on TV's "The Odd Couple", Tony Randall (who died in 2004) has a unique insight into show business and performing. His love of the arts, and his perceptiveness and sense of humor, make this a fascinating show.

This show with the late Broadway actress ("Company"), movie ("Monster In Law") and television star ("30 Rock") Elaine Stritch is both humorous and touching. We discuss Elaine's alcoholism as well as her diabetes, and learn how her positive attitude helped her with both… and more.

In this archived episode, originally aired in February of 1995 (hence it's questionable sound quality), the late Gary Coleman, star of "Diff'rent Strokes", discusses the few fond memories of the program, what he's done since the termination of the show, and other topics of interest. Although more than ten years old, this show reflects Gary's true feelings about a number of things and makes for fascinating listening.

My guest is former New York Yankee pitcher, Ralph Terry, author of a new book, called "Right Down the Middle: The Ralph Terry Story". We discuss his major league career, how he dealt with the very stressful experiencing of losing the 7th game of the 1960 World Series, and how he bounced back to be the winning pitcher of the 7th game of the 1962 World Series.

My guest is actress Alison Arngrim, perhaps best known as playing Nelly Oleson on the hit TV show, "Little House on the Prairie." On this return visit, we discuss her acting activities, including how she has been creative and productive during the coronavirus pandemic.

This show with the former ER star and well-respected actress, dating from 2003, shows how adversity strengthened Kellie Martin and led her to become a public advocate for autoimmune diseases and their treatment. It also discusses the efforts of the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), for whom Kellie is the national spokesperson.

This humor-packed show with legendary comedian Soupy Sales was originally recorded and aired in 1994! Soupy, who died in 2009, was best known for his hit television show, and for having been hit in the face with pies more than any other human being!

Former New York Jets star defensive football player Joe Klecko is my guest. We discuss his career, how he coped with injuries, his views on the difference between football past and present, and the importance of teamwork, among other topics. He also offers advice to current New York Jets coach Rex Ryan.

My guest is television and movie star Esai Morales. We discuss his career, ranging from his early movies such as La Bamba, through his television roles, including NYPD Blue and Fairly Legal. We talk about how he's coped with the difficulties he's faced in show business, his important advocacy activities, and how his love for music has been so supportive and essential in his life.