Coping Conversations

Veteran character actor George Wyner is perhaps best known as Colonel Sanderz on Space Balls, but he's appeared in dozens of popular movies and television shows.

One of the best-selling singers of all time, nicknamed "Little Miss Dynamite", Brenda Lee has had hits including "I'm Sorry," "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", and "I Want to Be Wanted".

We discuss her career, her positive attitude despite adversity, and how her love of performing has lasted through more than five decades.

Founder of the iconic Hollywood Museum, located in the historic Max Factor building, guest Donelle Dadigan talks about why she opened the museum, people's love for memorabilia, and how to enjoy the museum even during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Andy Williams was considered to be one of the most popular singers of all time, someone whose voice was called a "national treasure" by President Ronald Reagan, and singer of many chart-topping songs including his signature song, "Moon River."

In this show, taped in February 2010, we discuss how he dealt with the difficulties he encountered on his road to success, the insecurities that were instilled in him at an early age, and how he successfully dealt with a potentially career-threatening throat problem.

My guest is actress, author and animal activist Carolyn Hennesy, perhaps best known for her role on "General Hospital." We discuss her career, her good attitude during the COVID-19 pandemic, her children's books, and her passion for animal rights.

Singer, talk show and game show host John Davidson is this episode's guest. We discuss his thoughts about the coronavirus pandemic, the current state of his career, and his hopes for the future.

This show, originally taped in November 2009, features one of the most popular mayors in New York City history, Ed "How'm I Doin'" Koch was known for his achievements as well as his controversies.

He served three terms as New York City's mayor and helped to stabilize New York City's financial problems. We discuss his accomplishments as mayor, as well as how his positive attitude helped him deal with serious medical issues.

My guest is best known as playing the devilish Nellie Oleson on the hit television show, "Little House on the Prairie," Alison Arngrim.

We discuss many things, including her book, "Confessions of A Prairie Bitch," her career as a child star, how she dealt with being a hated character on the show, and how she has used her celebrity to help others.

My guest has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows for decades, but is perhaps best known for being the annoying insurance salesman, Ned Ryerson, in "Groundhog Day."

We discuss his career, his positive attitude despite adversity, and how he has been coping with the coronavirus pandemic.