PoppStarTalk

Mary Jane Popp, producer Kenneth Segura Knoll, interview legendary actress Tippi Hedren. The conversation explores Tippi’s Hollywood career, her experiences with Alfred Hitchcock, and her resilience in facing industry challenges. Tippi also shares her lifelong passion for animal activism, founding the Shambhala Preserve for big cats.

Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview George Chakiris, acclaimed for his role as Bernardo in "West Side Story." The conversation explores Chakiris’s journey from dancer to Oscar-winning actor, his experiences on classic film and TV sets, and his later work as a jewelry designer. Chakiris offers listeners a heartfelt look at Hollywood’s golden age and the timeless impact of its stars.

In this episode of "Popp Star Talk," host Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll chat with actress Michael Learned, best known as Olivia Walton from "The Waltons." Listeners gain insight into the real person behind the beloved TV mom, as the episode celebrates the enduring impact of "The Waltons" and the power of storytelling across generations.

In this episode of "Popp Star Talk," host Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll reflect on the career of the late Lou Dobbs, a prominent and controversial political commentator. They revisit Dobbs’ outspoken conservative views, his impact on media, and his takes on U.S. foreign policy, economic issues, and political controversies. Through archival interviews and candid discussion, the episode explores Dobbs’ legacy, his influence on American political discourse, and the enduring relevance of the issues he addressed throughout his decades-long career.

THOMAS MADE HIS BROADWAY DEBUT AS A CHILD IN 1958'S SUNRISE AT CAMPOBELLO AND HAS APPEARED IN OVER A DOZEN BROADWAY SHOWS. 

AFTER CHEERS ENDED, WENDT WENT ON TO DO A MULTIPLE OF FILM AND TELEVISION PROJECTS. WENDT PERFORMED ALONGSIDE RICHARD THOMAS IN TWELVE ANGRY MEN IN OCTOBER 2006 IN THE EISENHOWER THEATER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.. MARY JANE POPP INTERVIEWED BOTH STARS WHILE DOING THE SHOW ON THE ROAD.

WENDT PASSED AWAY IN MAY 2025.

CHOPRA CLAIMS THAT A PERSON MAY ATTAIN "PERFECT HEALTH", A CONDITION "THAT IS FREE FROM DISEASE, THAT NEVER FEELS PAIN", AND "THAT CANNOT AGE OR DIE. CHOPRA SAYS THAT WHAT HE CALLS "QUANTUM HEALING" CURES ANY MANNER OF AILMENTS, INCLUDING CANCER, THROUGH EFFECTS THAT HE CLAIMS ARE LITERALLY BASED ON THE SAME PRINCIPLES AS QUANTUM MECHANICS.

EVANS HAS SEMI-RETIRED FROM ACTING BUT REMAINS ACTIVE. SHE MOVED TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AFTER DYNASTY ENDED AND HAS EXPLORED PERSONAL GROWTH AND NEW EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING STAGE ACTING AND WINNING A HELL'S KITCHEN COMPETITION. SHE HAS ALSO RETURNED TO OCCASIONAL ACTING ROLES, INCLUDING A PART IN THE 2021 MOVIE SWAN SONG. 

IN 1966, WHILE STUDYING AT UCLA, SHE AUDITIONED FOR, AND WON, THE ROLE OF "CISSY" DAVIS, THE ELDEST OF THE THREE SIBLINGS ON FAMILY AFFAIR.[8] GARVER HAD BEEN A FAN OF SERIES STAR BRIAN KEITH SINCE SHE WAS TEN YEARS OLD AND HAD GUEST-STARRED ON HIS EARLIER CBS SERIES ABOUT THE COLD WAR, CRUSADER

GOSSETT CONTINUED ACTING IN HIGH-PROFILE FILMS, TELEVISION, PLAYS, AND VIDEO GAMES. IN 1982, FOR HIS ROLE AS GUNNERY SERGEANT EMIL FOLEY IN AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, HE WON THE ACADEMY AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR AND BECAME THE FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN ACTOR TO WIN IN THIS CATEGORY.

LORETTA SWIT WAS AN AMERICAN ACTRESS AND ANIMAL ACTIVIST WON TWO EMMYS FOR HER PERFORMANCE ON M.A.S.H. AND WAS NOMINATED FOR EIGHT MORE. BEFORE HER BIG BREAK IN 1972, SHE SPENT YEARS IN TOURING PRODUCTIONS. SWIT WAS ALSO A FILM ACTOR, APPEARING IN FREEBIE AND THE BEAN, S.O.B., AND RACE WITH THE DEVIL.