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Kelly Carlin is the only child of iconoclastic late comedian, George Carlin. She began her showbiz life working in TV production for her mother and father on various shows for HBO. In 1993, she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Communications Studies from UCLA, during which time she had discovered her voice as a writer, which lead to a brief career in writing for film and TV with her writing partner and husband, Robert McCall. Kelly moved into writing/producing/hosting "Lost in LaLaLand" on the earliest internet comedy channel, ComedyNet, and writing/performing her one-woman show, "Driven To Distraction," about her tumultuous childhood and her mother's recent death.   In 2001, following 20 years in the business, Kelly received her Master's degreen in Jungian Depth Psychology, thinking she might become a therapist, but realizing after a few years away from writing and performing, her desire to e on stage had never left, so she followed the call of the stage again. She currently hosts a Sirius XM monthly radio show, "The Kelly Carlin Show," which spotlights her conversations with iconic comedians, and a live weekly podcast on smodcast.com, conversing with comedians, authors, visionaries, and artists about the comedy and tragedy of life.  Currently she is selling out theaters with her one woman show A Carlin Home Companion. Through storytelling, classic video footage, and family memorabilia, Kelly Carlin, the only child of iconoclastic comedian George Carlin, chronicles over 40 years of her life with her famous father. A funny, poignant and honest look at the man who not only redefined 20th century comedy, but inspired generations of comedy fans with such classic routines as "Hippie Dippie Weatherman," "Class Clown," "The Seven Dirty Words," "A Place for Your Stuff," and "Modern Man."

Growing up in Queens, New York, Willie Degel is the youngest of four brothers born to industrious parents, who inspired him to have an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. From lemonade stands and paper routes, he was always eager, always hungry, and never afraid of failure. While his brothers headed off to college following high school, he knew that higher education in a classroom was not for him. He continued to hone his natural knack for business - and pad his bank account - via any opportunity that arose, accepting occasional failure as part of the deal. Following his father's death when Willie was only twenty, he took what he refers to as a "shortcut" to success, finding himself winding up behind bars for a few months instead. This proved a valuable lesson, one he's never forgotten: the only path to prosperity is toughing it out, and he learned to see people as much more than the sum of their mistakes.  Degel hires people who impress him with potential, rather than a loaded resume.  He evaluates everybody and sees what they excel at, putting them in the position where they can flourish, even with an occasional "smack in the butt."   Willie Degel owns and successfully runs three "Uncle Jack's Steakhouse" and one "Jack's Shack" restaurants in New York. His secret: cameras canvassing every inch of his restaurant, allowing him to keep a close eye on his floor, staff and patrons.    The second season of "Restaurant Stakeout" on Food Network on Wednesday, August 29th, at 10 pm ET/9 CT, which follows as Willie takes his practices to troubled restaurateurs looking to find and rectify the hidden problems that lie within their establishments.   And our favorite "Wine Curmudgeon," JEFF SIEGEL, will be back on the show to talk all things wine!

Simon Majumdar returns to Art of Living to talk about his busier-than-ever career, which now includes being a judge on the returning series, "Extreme Chef," premiering Thursday, August 16th at 10pm/9c on Food Network, plus upcoming stints on "Iron Chef," "The Next Iron Chef." and  "Undercover Critics." Simon is the author of the "Eat My Globe" and "Eating For Britain."http://www.simonmajumdar.com/ From the new Cooking Channel show, premiering Friday, August 17th, world traveler and food enthusiast, Eden Grinshpan, takes viewers on a weeklyculinary adventure through the most unexpected U.S. cities serving up authentic global cuisine. Over the course of eight episodes, Eden visits a different city each week to discover original recipes and the incredible stories behind them. Whether she's at a Kenyan restaurant for lunch in Baltimore or enjoying a traditional Burmese meal in Honolulu, Eden brings her passion for people and adventure everywhere she goes.  With a heritage that includes his great-grandfather and grandfather owning bars and restaurants in San Francisco and three uncles who currently own seven restaurants between them, Chef Jensen Cummings was born to be a chef. As the Executive Chef at "Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar" in Denver, Chef Cummings has been an advocate in bridging the gap between local product and international cuisine. He works the th Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado Proud to build relationships, logistics and transportation between farmers and restaurants.http://www.row14denver.com/

It's been far too long, but the talented, funny, and just plain fun Doug Davidson, of the ongoing number one daytime drama, "The Young and the Restless" is back! And he's back in a well-deserved front-burner storyline that is gripping and moving millions of fans on a daily basis. Doug has played "Detective Paul Williams" on the CBS soap since 1978, making him the senior cast member. Throughout his career, Doug has been nominated and won many awards, and hosted "The Price is Right" nighttime version and emceed "The Tournament of Roses Parade Live" and many charitable events.

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Dana Workman, an LA native, is a contradiction in high heels. She's been known to play ball with the boys by day, but come night, she's primped, glossed, and dressed to the nines for an evening with the girls. She's got the looks of a modern day vixen with the down to earth attitude of the girl next door.  With a razor sharp wit, and sense of humor to boot, this has all proven a weapon for success for Dana.     “Haunted Highway” is of particular significance to Dana as it is a self documented experience and she is no stranger behind the camera.  An entertainer at heart, Dana has been covering events and conducting interviews across a wide variety of topics for several years doing triple duty - hosting, reporting and producing.  Dana has guest starred on some of primetimes highest rated shows including guest star appearances on “8 Simple Rules,” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” She is recognizable all over the world from hosting FOX’s poker showdown “Poker2Nite” where she's traveled the globe covering stories in Macau, Dublin, London, Punta Cana, Vegas and San Francisco.   “Haunted Highway” (Tuesdays 10/9c) follows Dana & Jack Osbourne (Ozzy's son) as they do their own first-person investigations of the most frightening claims of paranormal activity along America’s remote back roads. Fueled by eyewitness interviews and evidence collected with state-of-the-art equipment, the team self-documents their harrowing face-to-face encounters with the paranormal. The six episode series features examinations and investigations that will take the teams off the beaten path in Montana, South Dakota, Minnesota, Arkansas and Louisiana as they seek hellhounds, skin walkers, ghosts and other paranormal phenomena.

Authenticity, history and tradition are words that define Mary Ann Esposito and the signature cooking style that has made her one of America's most loved television chefs. As the creator and host of the nationally televised PBS series, "Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito™," Mary Ann has brought those values to millions of Americans. This year, the series celebrates its milestone 23rd season, making it the longest-running cooking series in television history.

  For Mary Ann, the art of Italian cooking is a way of life. As a little girl growing up in Depew, New York, she watched her two Italian grandmothers create wonderful dishes. Both "nonnas," one Sicilian, and one Neapolitan, were Italian natives and professional cooks.   This upbringing instilled in Mary Ann a deep appreciation for Italian food and culture, but it was a pivotal trip to Italy that made her ponder hosting  a TV program to share her love. Thus, "Ciao Italia" was born. She has appeared on many television programs including "The Today Show," "Regis and Kelly Live," QVC, the Food Network, Discovery Channel, FOX, and radio, including Martha Stewart Radio, RAI Intnl., The Victory Garden, and Simply Ming, and many others, sharing the lessons she learned as a child with the world.    Mary Ann has worked beside world-renowned chefs like Julia Child, Todd English, Daisy Martinez, Sara Moulton, Jacques Pepin, Martin Yan, and countless others who share the same passion for cooking. She is the recipient of many honors and awards, and has written 12 cookbooks. Her most recent is  "Ciao Italia Family Classics," in October, 2011. Website: http://www.ciaoitalia.com/

A James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, writer and teacher, Andrew Zimmern  is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the culinary world. As the creator, executive producer and host of Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" and the new "Bizarre Foods America," Andrew explores cultures in more than 63 countries as he shines the spotlight on impactful ways to think about, create and live with food.   Accomplished both on and off the air, Zimmern has won two prestigious James Beard Awards for "Outstanding Food Personality" (2010) and “Best TV program on location” (2012). Zimmern is also a contributing editor at "Food & Wine" magazine and senior editor at Delta’s "Sky" magazine. His experiences tasting iconic dishes from every hemisphere has inspired his third book, designed for young adults, "Andrew Zimmern's Field Guide to Exceptionally Weird, Wild, Wonderful Foods: An Intrepid Eater's Digest (Feiwel & Friends, October 30, 2012), a pop culture-influenced look at funny, fantastic-and yes, occasionally bizarre-ingredients. His premiere episode of "Bizarre Foods America," on Monday, July 9th, (Travel Channel) is Andrew's  milestone 100th episode in the "Bizarre Foods" series. To commemorate, Travel Channel also compiled a fun-filled one-hour retrospective special, Bizarre Foods Celebrates 100, airing directly before the season premiere, on Monday, July 9th at 8:00pm/7:00pm CT.http://andrewzimmern.com/   Our own "Wine Curmudgeon," JEFF SIEGEL, will also be back on the show to talk of our favorite grape beverage: wine!http://www.winecurmudgeon.com/

Olivia Lee is one of Britain’s fastest-rising female comedy stars. She’s glamorous, sexy, mischievous and armed with razor-sharp wit. After training at The Central School of Speech and Drama, Olivia kick-started her career on the popular BBC children’s sitcom, "The Basil Brush Show," playing the Brush’s girlfriend and she hasn’t looked back since (for fear that he's following her).

Olivia's big break came in the comedy show "Balls of Steel" with her own slot called "Prank TV with Miss Lee," where she demonstrated her fearlessness and ability to boldly go where many others would not dare. Off the back of this success she was offered to write and star in her own comedy vehicle, "Olivia Lee’s Naughty Bits," which premiered in 2008. This led to her own series, "Olivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funny" – a showcase for Olivia’s comic characters which launched "Comedy Central UK." The first series of "Dirty Sexy Funny" aired in 2010, and proved to be a hit, leading to an even more audacious second series which premiered in April 2011 on Comedy Central.The USA soon came calling and Olivia was recently invited to regularly appear on NBC’s "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," where she can now been seen providing her own brand of outrageous comedy. She has also hosted the comedy game show Battle of the Bods which ran for 3 season on the FOX network in the US. Olivia will now be seen in Nigel Lythgoe's “Opening Act,” on E!, where Olivia, as the host, gives undiscovered aspiring music artists the chance of a lifetime – to be the opening act for their favorite performer. Its going to be big! “Opening Act” premieres July 9th. http://www.eonline.com/shows/opening_act

*This appears to be Don's last recorded interview.

I was so blessed to have Don as my special guest a year ago, and so very saddened to hear of his death today of cancer. As we all extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to his loved ones, I am rebroadcasting this interview for others whose lives he touched, and those who were never even familiar with how talented and genuine he was. He was certainly more than "Robbie Douglas," of the venerable "My Three Sons;" he was just a great human being, whose light will be missed.

If you have a special memory or connection to Don, I welcome your call at the end of the interview rebroadcast. 

347-215-7536. R.I.P., Don. You will be missed

Three-time Emmy Award-winning psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman analyzes the psychological impact of world events as a guest and/or host on all major media outlets. Her passionate commentary is far more than entertaining and exciting; it dauntlessly cuts to the heart of the issue. Perhaps that explains why everyone from Oprah, to Larry King; Katie Couric to Bill O'Reilly, and countless others thin of Dr. Carole when they need a "house call." Viewers will recognize her from frequent appearances on Fox News, CNN, BBC, "The Today Show," "Good Morning America," "Court TV," "Entertainment Tonight," and many more.   She can be heard live as the host of "Dr. Carole's Couch," a weekly internet radio show on VoiceAmerica.com. Her she analyzes the problems and pop culture of today's headlines, from terrorism to trials, love affairs to business affairs, and success stories to celebrity scandals.   Dr. Lieberman's work has not only garnered Emmys, but also numerous other owards, including those from the Writer's Guild of America, City of Los Angeles, and the Film Advisory Board. Her latest book, "Coping With Terrorism: Dreams Interrupted," has recently been released in London, and and she also authored the bestselling book, "Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How To Live With Them, and When To Leave Them." She created "Shrink on Board," a Relaxation Channel, which soothes fears in the air (and on the ground), and the first Terrorist Stress Hotline. More at: http://www.drcarole.com