First up this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by actress and author Kathy Garver!

Kathy's remarkable career began at a young age, including an appearance in The Ten Commandments. She is best known for her role as Cissy Davis on the classic television series Family Affair, a role that made her a household name, and later lent her voice to Firestar in the animated series Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. In this episode, we celebrate the 60th anniversary of Family Affair, discussing the show's enduring legacy and why Kathy believes it continues to resonate with audiences decades later. We also explore her latest book, Romancing With The Stars, which uncovers classic Hollywood relationships and shares fascinating untold stories from the entertainment industry's golden age.

Purchase a hard cover or soft cover copy of Kathy's book, Romancing with the Stars:

https://www.kathygarver.com/buy/romancing-with-the-stars-inspiring-hollywood-love-stories-nt9w7

https://www.kathygarver.com/buy/romancing-with-the-stars-inspiring-hollywood-love-stories

Connect with Kathy:

https://www.kathygarver.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kgcissy/

https://www.facebook.com/kathygarverfanpage/

Taping date:

May 22, 2026

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