Classic Conversations

Sharon Gless is making House Calls with Cagney and Lacey


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Receiving an accidental laugh in front of the right person paved the way to becoming a contract player at Universal. Sharon Gless shares the story of her life with me as we dive into passages from her memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints" 

My guest, Sharon Gless and I discuss:

  • Sharon's memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints" 
  • Sharon's powerful grandparents 
  • The accident that changed her life forever
  • Landing the role of Christine Cagney on 'Cagney & Lacey'
  • Landing the role on 'House Calls'
  • A memorable party prank with Lynn Redgrave
  • Rehab for both Cagney and Sharon
  • Sharon's Emmy award-winning role as Cagney in the episode Turn Turn Turn part 2 
  • Sharon's memorable and traumatizing role on Nip/Tuck
  • Sharon's friendship with Tyne Daly
  • Jack Colvin
  • Meeting Paul McCartney
  • Originating the role of Annie for the stage play, Misery

And many, many more stories... you're going to love my conversation with Sharon Gless!

Our Guest, Sharon Gless

  • Website
  • IMDB
  • Sharon's Book: Apparently There Were Complaints
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • Facebook

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