Discovered by Robert DeNiro at 17, Domenick Lombardozzi, has barely stopped to breathe. Currently, he has three projects in various stages of production.

I met Dom at Phil Rosenthal’s movie night a couple of years ago when they were working on The Winklers. I'm not sure if it's our shared Bronx heritage, or if it's just Dom's way, but every time I see him it's like hanging with famiily. This conversation, a case in point.

Best know as Herc in The Wire, Dom began his career handpicked by DeNiro to be Nicky Zero in A Bronx Tale. He straddles both sides of the law, criminal to enforcer… he’s bared his buns, literally, on Entourage, has appeared on NYPD Blue, Oz, Law & Order, 24, was a series regular on Breakout Kings, Boardwalk Empire, The Adventures of Mr. Clown, and can currently be seen on Rosewood and Sneaky Pete.

On the big screen, Dom appears in Bridge of Spies, The Wannabe, and The Gambler to name a few. The man is always working.

I so admire the actor, adore the man, and am excited to share this journeyman's journey with you.

Vicki Abelson's BROADcast: The Road Taken

Produced by Louise Palanker

Sound edited by Jon Mattox

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BROADcast debuts 6/6/17

I met Eddie years ago in NY… we did a Comedy Central pilot together, and, he gave one of the most explosively hysterical performances Women Who Write has ever witnessed

They call him the Bitter Buddha, a modern day cross between Jackie Gleason, Don Rickles, and
 Eckart Tolle.

Eddie’s had recurring roles on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, and has appeared on The Life and Times of Tim, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Sarah Silverman Program, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Last Comic Standing, Chappelle’s Show, Love, The Goldberg’s, Maron, Community and Brooklyn Nine-Nine to name a bunch. Eddie was also featured in the film, Old School.

An accomplished dramatic actor, Eddie appeared on Law and Order: Criminal Intent, The Beat, and Now and Again.

First and foremost a stand-up comic, Eddie appears regularly at The Improv, Caroline’s on Broadway, Largo at the Coronet, and both the LA and NY Upright Citizens Brigade Theaters.

A Great Stillness, Eddie's first Live Comedy Album was recently released, and his, In Ruins- Live in Brooklyn, can currently be seen on Netflix.

I was surprised by Eddie's thoughtful, spiritual, vulnerable willingness to go deep in our conversation. And, of course, he's hysterical. I adore this wild, funny man.

Vicki Abelson's BROADcast: The Road Taken

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Sound edited by Jon Mattox

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BROADcast debuts 5/29/17

Teen heartthrob, actor, pop star, author, activist… what's struck me most about this man I’ve adored since childhood is what a lovely and fine human he is.

Paul Petersen began his career as a Mouseketeer, then appeared in Houseboat with Sophia Loren and Cary Grant, achieving stardom playing Jeff Stone from 1958 to 1966 on The Donna Reed Show. A pop star as well, Paul had hit records with She Can't Find Her Keys, Amy, Lollipops and Roses, and My Dad. And boy do I have a story!

Turning to writing when acting work became scarce, Paul published 7 novels in one year. An overachiever at everything's he's done.

Following the suicide of former child star Rusty Hamer, Paul founded A Minor Consideration, to improve working conditions for child actors and to assist in the transition between working as a child actor and adult life, whether in acting or in other professions. Most recently, reaching out to Erin Moran, just prior to her death. Thanks to his efforts, innumerable lives have been changed... and, saved.

This is one of my favorite conversations... ever, filled with wisdom and compassion. I respect and adore this man.

Vicki Abelson's BROADcast: The Road Taken

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BROADcast debuts 5/23/17

I met Chris Lemmon on The Facebook. We had an instant, easy rapport, and affection. He’s been warm, loving, generous, honoring me with brilliant words for Don’t Jump, and, willing at first utterance when I have a request.

Son of the late, great, iconic, actor, Jack Lemmon, the resemblance both in appearance and voice are almost unnerving.

A gifted pianist, Chris followed his father's acting footsteps appearing onstage, on television, in Duet and Open House, and, in films, appearing with his father in Airport '77, That's Life! and Dad.

Also a screenwriter and author, Chris adapted his, A Twist of Lemmon, to the stage. The show, which has garnered rave reviews, is being performed by Chris coast to coast.

This is a heartfelt conversation, searching for Chris in the Lemmon. I adore this lovely man, and trust you do, or, will, too.

Vicki Abelson's BROADcast: The Road Taken

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BROADcast debuts 5/16/17

Quadruple threat Cameron Dye's has starred in film, TV, theatre, is a renowned musician, singer/songwriter, and, he's hot. Wait, that's way more than four.

At UCLA, Cameron found a kindred spirit in fellow aspiring thespian Tim Robbins, and became a founding member of the Actors Gang, the groundbreaking theater company that would go on to become a beloved Los Angeles institution with a mission of creative public service.

Cameron's had major roles in Valley Girl, and National Lampoon's Joy of Sex. He appeared on Frasier, M*A*S*H, Bones, The Mentalist, and Quantum Leap. And, had a recurring role on Smallville. Currently, he can be seen in the smash, Feud.

Cameron’s band The Matchfingers, are a regular fixture of the Hollywood club scene. His original songs have appeared in The Apocalypse and Scenes From The Goldmine. He also starred in the latter film.

Our conversation... we go deep. Really deep. And, of course, we laugh.

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BROADcast debuts 5/9/17

Hysterically funny, whip-smart(are whips smart?) and painfully self-aware, there's nothing that doesn't sparkle with the Cathy Ladman spin.

Cathy tells all... at least most... her teenage romance with Jerry Seinfeld from Long Island to Israel and back again... demanding panel on The Tonight Show, facing off with Roseanne, and her struggle with anorexia, which has led to her most heart-wrenching, albeit hysterical work, yet.

Cathy made 9 appearances on The Tonight Show, 5 on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, had her own HBO "One Night Stand" comedy special, and was awarded the American Comedy Award for Best Female Stand Up Comic.

Film credits include, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Aristocrats, White Oleander, What Planet Are You From? My Fellow Americans, and Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead. Her TV roles include a recurring role on Pretty Little Liars, NCIS: LA, Mad Men, Brothers and Sisters, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Everybody Loves Raymond. She had a recurring role on Caroline in the City, and was a regular panelist on Politically Incorrect, and, was a repeat guest on Comedy Central classic, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist.

Cathy did a successful run Off-Broadway in, The JAP Show: The Princesses of Comedy; she and HBO developed her solo show, Scaredypants, and she excerpted her new show, Does This Show Make Me Look Fat? for a TEDMED talk.

Funny and fabulous... we laughed... a lot. You will, too. Promise.

Did I mention I love her?!? Like crazy.

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BROADcast debuts 5/2/17

You don't have to like music, drummers, or Billy Joel, to love Liberty DeVitto. Who the fuck doesn't love music, drummers, and Billy Joel?

Liberty is best known as the long time drummer for Billy Joel, which spanned 30 years. In addition to his work with Billy, Liberty's also been an active session and touring musician working with Carly Simon, Phoebe Snow, Karen Carpenter, Stevie Nicks, Rick Wakeman, Bob James, The Beach Boys, and Meat Loaf, to name but a few.

A drummer’s drummer… he, along with Sax player Richie Cannata and the rest of the Billy Joel Band, were inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

Liberty is an official supporter of Little Kids Rock, a nonprofit organization that provides free musical instruments and instruction to children in underserved public schools throughout the USA.

Along with Billy Joel Band members, Richie Cannata, and Russell Javors, Liberty formed The Lords of 52nd Street and play their original hits. Additionally, along with Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd, of the Blackhearts, Liberty plays with the NYC Hit Squad and Ricky’s Clean Getaway.

More than all that, Liberty's a gas. Funny, great storyteller, devoted father and husband, and fabulous human being, we had a blast and laughed a shitton.

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BROADcast debuts 4/25/17

Spending time with Donny Most, aka, Ralph Malph, IS Happy Days. Warm, open, thoughtful and fun, Donny, maintains his teen spirit- infectious sweetness. Two degrees of craziness, I reconnected Donny with his childhood camp bud, who doubled as my boyfriend (see Cloris Leachman), coveted his first show-biz gig, and share mad love for his lifelong best friend, Anson Williams. Maybe that 'splains why I feel like I've known him forever.

Donny had a recurring role on Glee, as well as starring roles in the indie film, The Yankles, and Chez Upshaw, starring Kevin Pollack and Illeana Douglas. Other film credits include ED TV, Jonathan Demme's, Crazy Mama, and The Great Buck Howard, starring John Malkovich. Donny's guest starred on Men Of A Certain Age, Star Trek: Voyager, Yes, Dear, The Crow, Sabrina, Sliders, Dark Skies and The Family Guy. Don's directed (dropping the "Donny" for the serious stuff)three features, The Last Best Sunday won the Telluride Indiefest, and his Moola, with Treat Williams and Daniel Baldwin, won the Outstanding Achievement in Directing Award.

Donny's returned to his first love, singing standards, and tore the roof off of my house at a recent Women Who Write. Catch him live at Jazz clubs across the country, grab his albums, upload him from iTunes... check out his videos. What a cutie!

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BROADcast debuts 4/18/17

A long time fan of Grammy & Oscar Nominated singer/songwriter, Stephen Bishop, we met briefly after one his concerts a couple of years ago. I commenced begging and pleading to get him in the living room for Women Who Write. He was willing to come, as long as he didn't have to sing. The only AM singing he does is at 1 AM, 3 AM, even 5 AM. Well, no problem at 8 pm... when we recorded this here. Warm, easy going, engaging, and so fun, Stephen treats us to a private concert of current, about-to-be-hits, and a medley of his monsters... On and On, the theme songs to Tootsie and Animal House, Separate Lives, and Save it For a Rainy Day. He sounds amazing. And, what great stories he tells about playing privately for Barbra, Bette, and Jack. One of my favorite shows, ever, I'll be coercing him to the living room for sures.

Check out his new CD, Blueprint, produced by the brilliant, Jon Gilutin. http://stephenbishop.com/shop/index.html

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BROADcast debuts 4/11/17

Recipient of the 2017 Herb Sargent Award from the Writer's Guild of America, Steve O'Donnell spent 13 years as head writer for David Letterman. Spending moments with him is enough to understand why. The man is FUNNY. And, lovely.

Steve also spent a couple of years on The Chris Rock Show, The Man Show, re-teamed with its co-host as head writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live, also, The Bonnie Hunt Show. Seinfeld, and The Norm McDonald Show.

An inspiring and incredible human... sweet and funny. We laugh... and laugh! We just met, but I feel like I've known him forever.

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BROADcast debuts 4/3/17