Return of ‘Up All Night’

Ira sits down with the one and only Rhonda Shear—comedian, actress, entrepreneur, former Miss Louisiana, and the unforgettable hostess of USA Network’s cult-classic late-night showcase, Up All Night. After nearly a decade of shaping the midnight movie experience from 1989 to 1998, Up All Night is making its long-awaited comeback, premiering October 25 on Kings of Horror, a YouTube streaming powerhouse with more than 1.5 million subscribers and a massive community of horror fanatics.

In this episode, Rhonda takes us on a full-circle journey—

*From being cast on “Happy Days” and chasing sitcom dreams in Los Angeles

*To crafting her hilarious on-screen persona when Up All Night found her

*To building a wildly successful intimate apparel empire (yes, the Rhonda Shear brand!)

*To going to college before Hollywood ever came calling

*To rediscovering love after 40

She also shares how the revival came to life through a new collaboration with Kings of Horror, a channel known for its “blood-curdling family of horror enthusiasts” curating indie gems, cult classics, fresh releases, and fan-fueled marathons—all 14,000 titles deep.

Now, Rhonda’s bringing back the laughter—this time with comedy that’s fun, fearless, and refreshingly un-political. She reveals the Hollywood mentors who shaped her journey, how she’s booking directors and actors from the very films she features, and why this reboot isn’t just nostalgic—it’s personal.

If you loved staying up late with Rhonda the first time around… you’re going to love her even more now.

The late-night hostess with the mostess! For 8 years and more than 450 episodes of USA’s Up All Night, Rhonda Shear kept America UP every Friday with outrageous comedy, over-the-top characters, and campy fun. Known for her big hair, quick wit, and playful style, she introduced a generation to horror, B-movies, and late-night laughs.  In 2017, Rhonda came out with memoir Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to Lingerie Mogul, Life Lessons from an Accidental Feminist.

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