Mr. Media Interviews by Bob Andelman

Christine Lakin, gets a big break acting in the new film "Race to Witch Mountain," starring Dwayne Johnson and Carla Gugino . Her first audition was for a TV-commercial "Got Milk?!" Her next opportunity, which was the part as the young Rose in the civil-war flick Rose and the Jackal, which also starred Christopher Reeve. In 1991 she took her first step towards big fame and landed the role as the tomboyish Al on the Friday night hit “Step by Step.”

From 2009: Tatyana Ali is best known for her role as Ashley Banks on “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” from 1990-96 in which she played Will Smith younger cousin. She has since moved on from child star to adult actress, appearing with Morgan Freeman and Ashley Judd in Kiss the Girls; D.L. Hughley and Morris Chestnut in The Brothers; as well as performing in Glory Road and Nora’s Hair Salon II. She opened on tour for both the Backstreet Boys and N Sync and recorded a new album, The Light, for release this year

From 2009: Apparently, there is something screwy with America’s many state lotteries. Chris Hansen and his team investigated lottery scams. Hansen skyrocketed to prominence as the host of “To Catch a Predator.” With this lottery investigation, why do I have the feeling Hansen and Co. found their way back to his old Tampa stomping grounds—that’s right, right here in the new media capital of the world—to find a story of evil-doing and weirdness? Just a hunch.

From 2009: Chris Hansen, one of the best-known reporters at NBC News and “Dateline NBC” skyrocketed to prominence as the host of “To Catch a Predator.” If you’re preying on underage boys or girls, you don’t want to see Chris Hansen walking the steps to your front door. This week, Hansen and the “Dateline NBC” team are taking on America’s latest national trauma: the failing economy. If I were this recession and I knew Chris Hansen were gaining on me, I’d give serious thought to changing m

From 2009: This radio gig I’ve got as Mr. Media is pretty cool, but I think I need to think about getting into TV—like those "Whatever Hollywood" girls, Suri, Apple and Shiloh. If you haven’t caught their short films and musicals on TheWB.com, here’s a sample of what you’ve been missing: You can catch more of the girls' videos at TheWB.com or WhateverHollywood.com.

From 2009: Stuart Skorman, founder of Empire Video and Reel.com—a precursor to Netflix—thinks we need a return to the human touch for movie recommendations. That’s why he’s launched Clerkdogs.com

From 2009: Chef Lacey somehow managed to avoid elimination week after week. No disrepect to the young lady, but she appeared out of her element . In a series known for a cruel streak, did the producers keep her in the game for comic relief? Last week, Chef Gordon Ramsay had had enough and he tossed Lacey before the elimination round. Joining me this morning is Lacey, the latest contestant to whom Chef Gordon Ramsay has uttered the fateful words: “Take off your jacket.”

From 2009: This is a “Hell’s Kitchen” interview that I didn’t expect to do until the end of this, the show’s fifth season on Fox. Joining me today is Giovanni, the steakhouse chef from Destin, Florida, who looked like he could go all the way with Chef Gordon Ramsay, until a flame out in last night’s episode. Joining me this morning is Giovanni, the tenth contestant to whom Chef Gordon Ramsay has uttered the fateful words: “Take off your jacket.”

From 2009: Lacey will join me on Mr Media in a special show on Monday, March 30, so let’s focus on last night’s officially eliminated chef, L.A. It is never fun being in Ramsay’s line of sight and if you are different in any way, like the neighborhood bully, he will always hone in on that characteristic—he referred to LA as a "silly cow." Joining me is L.A., the eighth contestant to whom Chef Gordon Ramsay has uttered the fateful words: “Take off your jacket.”

From 2009: "Hell’s Kitchen" got down to a final two last night and viewers can actually start believing that the cream has risen to the top. Unfortunately, the show is still a competition and somebody has to go. Joining me this morning is Andrea, the 13th contestant to whom Chef Gordon Ramsay has uttered the fateful words: “Take off your jacket.”