Still Here Hollywood

By Steve Kmetko, Still Here Network

20 years after walking off of the Red Carpets of the world, Steve Kmetko is back behind the microphone and talking to the biggest stars of Film and TV, along with some stars that we haven't seen in a ... more

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The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.

Still Here Hollywood episodes:

November 17, 2025 Morgan Fairchild "Falcon Crest"
Television icon Morgan Fairchild sits down with Steve Kmetko for an unusually intimate, funny, and deeply revealing conversation. From her Texas childhood and early dreams of becoming a doctor or paleontologist to breaking into New York’s brutal casting world, Morgan shares the hustle, heartbreak, glamor, and grit behind her decades-long career.
She opens up about Dallas, Falcon Crest, Search for Tomorrow, Initiation of Sarah, Mork & Mindy, Robin Williams, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall, and the performers who shaped her. Morgan also dives into surviving Hollywood typecasting, being underestimated for her beauty, crafting her signature look, and the real story behind her “schemer” era.
In one of the most emotional parts of the interview, Morgan reflects on her AIDS advocacy, her years working with Dr. Fauci, educating the public when few dared to, and the work that cost her roles — but defined her purpose. She also discusses the loss of Matthew Perry, reveals the tabloid stories that stunned her, and shares how she’s stayed relevant across generations.
Plus: the Two Bitches from Texas podcast, her love of paleontology, her Halloween obsession, wild Hollywood stories, taking risks, breaking stigmas, and the advice she’d whisper to her 20-year-old self.
If you grew up watching her — or if you only know her as “Matthew Perry’s mom on Friends” — this conversation will surprise you. Morgan Fairchild is funny, brilliant, reflective, and refreshingly real.
👉 Subscribe for more iconic conversations with the stars we miss and the legends still making history. Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

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November 10, 2025 Eva LaRue "CSI: Miami"
#EvaLaRue #CSIMiami #AllMyChildren #TrueCrime #ForensicGenealogy #ParamountPlus #MyNightmareStalker #LatinaInHollywood #SoapOperas #HollywoodStories #SteveKmetko #StillHereHollywood
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
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Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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55min
November 03, 2025 Grant Show "Melrose Place"
Grant Show—the leather-jacket legend from Melrose Place—joins Steve Kmetko to talk fame, craft, and longevity: Detroit-to-SoCal roots, UCLA → LAMDA, the grind of daytime soaps, becoming Jake Hanson via 90210, and the Heather Locklear rocket-boost. He opens up about the dehumanizing side of fame, pivoting into character work, the near-miss of Brad Pitt’s role in Thelma & Louise, faith and family, and his wife Katherine’s recent Emmy win—plus why social media still gives him the ick. Stage epiphanies, TMZ takes, tennis joy, and a smart, humane look at staying power in Hollywood. Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: [email protected]
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]
Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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52min
October 27, 2025 Gregory Harrison "Trapper John, M.D."
From Trapper John, M.D. to Falcon Crest to modern fan favorites, Gregory Harrison has stayed on our screens for 40+ years — with stories to match.
In this candid conversation on Still Here Hollywood, Gregory tells Steve Kmetko about growing up on Catalina Island, the day a Doris Day F-bomb on his dad’s boat made him realize movies weren’t “magic” — just craft — and how that moment set his career in motion. He walks through his first indie feature turning into a Universal film, landing Gonzo Gates opposite Pernell Roberts, and discovering how playing charming men with a dark edge reshaped his career on Falcon Crest and beyond.
Gregory also opens up about serving as a helicopter medic, winning a landmark case as a non-religious conscientious objector, addiction and recovery, long marriage with Randi Oakes, raising a creative family, and what longevity really looks like in Hollywood. It’s nostalgic, generous, and packed with hard-earned wisdom.
#GregoryHarrison #SteveKmetko #StillHereHollywood #TrapperJohnMD #FalconCrest #CatalinaIsland
#DorisDay #PernellRoberts #ClassicTelevision #80sTV #TVLegends #HollywoodStories
#BehindTheScenes #ActingCareer #LongevityInHollywood #AddictionRecovery #HelicopterMedic
#Podcast #VideoPodcast #PodcastClips #YouTubePodcasts #HollywoodHistory #PopCultureIcons Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

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1h 5min
October 20, 2025 Donna Mills "Knots Landing"
She was the woman America loved to hate. From Clint Eastwood’s Play Misty for Me to nine unforgettable years as Abby Ewing on Knots Landing, Donna Mills turned elegance, ambition, and icy stares into television gold. In this exclusive conversation with Steve Kmetko, Donna opens up about her Hollywood journey—from her first soap operas in New York to becoming a primetime icon. She shares behind-the-scenes stories about working with Clint Eastwood on his directorial debut, why Abby was more than just a villain, her thoughts on a possible Knots Landing reboot, and the powerful ways the show touched fans’ lives. Donna also talks about motherhood, her new podcast We Are KNOT Done Yet with Michele Lee and Joan Van Ark, and what legacy she hopes to leave behind. If you grew up in the era of 1980s TV dramas, or you’re discovering Knots Landing for the first time on streaming, this episode is a must-watch.

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#DonnaMills #KnotsLanding #PlayMistyForMe #AbbyEwing #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #80sTV #ClassicTV #SoapOperaIcons #HollywoodLegends
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: [email protected]
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]
Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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57min
October 13, 2025 Dorothy Lucey "Good Day LA"
Dorothy Lucey on Good Day LA, Surviving Live TV, and Life After the Morning News
She woke up Los Angeles for nearly two decades with wit, warmth, and fearless honesty. Dorothy Lucey, the longtime co-host of Good Day LA, joins Steve Kmetko for a surprise-filled episode of Still Here Hollywood that’s equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and truth-telling.
From newsroom chaos to red carpet interviews, Dorothy shares candid stories about her career in television—what it was really like working alongside Steve Edwards and Jillian Barberie, the behind-the-scenes tensions that made great TV, and the morning her boss told her she “made his eyes bleed.” She opens up about the gift and heartbreak of being fired, teaching the next generation of broadcasters, and the surprising turns life takes when you let go of control. Along the way, Dorothy and Steve revisit their early newsroom days together, Madonna’s big break, boozy lunches, and even a baby shower that featured a real Oscar on the beach.
In this episode:
Behind-the-scenes of Good Day LA—friendships, fights, and live TV chaos
Why George Clooney is everyone’s favorite interview
The Madonna story Dorothy swears proves she “launched” her
Getting fired live on Oscar morning—and why she calls it a gift wrapped in trouble
Teaching, charity work, motherhood, and life after the spotlight
Memories with Steve Kmetko: Emmy wins, newsroom scandals, and surviving the grind of morning TV
Why watch:
It’s not just a trip down memory lane—it’s a smart, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation with one of LA’s most iconic broadcasters.
Keywords / tags:
Dorothy Lucey, Good Day LA, KTTV Fox 11, Steve Edwards, Jillian Barberie, Los Angeles TV, morning shows, entertainment reporting, Steve Kmetko, Still Here Hollywood, celebrity interviews, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Madonna, Sophia Loren, Jane Fonda, classic TV journalism, women in broadcasting
Hashtags:
#DorothyLucey #GoodDayLA #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodStories #ClassicTV #EntertainmentNews Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: [email protected]
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]
Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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55min
October 06, 2025 Barry Livingston "My Three Sons"
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: [email protected]
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]
Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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51min
September 29, 2025 Michele Lee "Knots Landing"
She was the moral compass of Knots Landing and one of primetime TV’s most unforgettable characters. Michele Lee — the actress, singer, director, and producer who brought Karen MacKenzie to life for 14 seasons — joins Steve Kmetko for a wide-ranging, funny, and deeply personal conversation.
Michele shares behind-the-scenes stories from the Knots Landing set, from fan-favorite romances to the infamous pranks, and reflects on how her character helped shape conversations about marriage, equality, and resilience on television. She also takes us back to her Broadway roots (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Seesaw), her leap into directing at a time when women weren’t always welcomed behind the camera, and her personal journey through love, loss, and new beginnings.
Along the way, she opens up about friendships with Joan Van Ark and Donna Mills, why Knots Landing still resonates today, and a surprising mid-air encounter with George Clooney that only Michele could tell.
From the Broadway stage to the Seaview Circle cul-de-sac, Michele Lee proves why she’s a timeless star who’s still here, still sharp, and still inspiring.
#MicheleLee #KnotsLanding #KarenMacKenzie #ClassicTV #80sTV #TVDrama #BroadwayMusicals #HowToSucceedInBusiness #Seesaw #GeorgeClooney #DonnaMills #JoanVanArk #BehindTheScenes #HollywoodStories #CelebrityInterview #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: [email protected]
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]
Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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1h 5min
September 22, 2025 Larry Wilcox "CHiPS"
From Wyoming cowboy to Marine, from Vietnam veteran to Hollywood star—Larry Wilcox has lived a dozen lives in one. Best known as Officer Jon Baker on CHiPs, Wilcox joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing conversation about his childhood, his military service, the pop culture explosion of CHiPs, and what really went on behind the scenes with co-star Erik Estrada.
In this wide-ranging interview, Wilcox reflects on the culture shock of leaving small-town Wyoming for Beverly Hills, the highs and lows of Hollywood stardom, and the reality of keeping a hit show alive in the late ’70s and early ’80s. He opens up about performing stunts, surviving near-death moments, navigating on-set tension, and even being forced off the show at the height of its success. Beyond CHiPs, Wilcox shares candid stories about his service in Vietnam, losing his sister to tragedy, living with PTSD, and why he ultimately found peace in business, aviation, and new creative ventures.
In this episode:
Growing up in Wyoming and chasing Hollywood dreams
Becoming a Marine, Vietnam memories, and life-changing loss
How he landed CHiPs—and why it was the hardest role of his career
Behind-the-scenes with Erik Estrada: chemistry, conflict, and reconciliation
Hair-raising stunt stories and near-death experiences
The pop culture phenomenon of CHiPs—and what happened when he left
Reflections on fame, humility, and building a life after television
It’s more than just a nostalgic trip down TV memory lane—it’s the unflinching life story of a Marine turned pop culture icon who’s still here to tell it all.
Larry Wilcox, CHiPs TV show, Jon Baker, Erik Estrada, Ponch and Jon, California Highway Patrol, 1970s TV, NBC television, classic cop shows, Steve Kmetko, Still Here Hollywood, celebrity interviews, Vietnam veterans, PTSD in Hollywood, classic TV stunts, Hollywood stories
#LarryWilcox #CHiPs #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #ClassicTV #HollywoodStories #ErikEstrada #VietnamVeteran Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
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1h
September 15, 2025 Noah Wyle, NEW EMMY WINNER "The Pitt" Encore
Last year our friend, Noah Wyle, announced his new project, "The Pitt" to Steve Kmetko and STILL HERE HOLLYWOOD. He just won Emmys for LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMATIC SERIES, OUTSTANDING DRAMATIC SERIES, and his co-star Katherine LaNasa won for SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMATIC SERIES. Because of this, we're presenting this Encore Episode for uou to enjoy. Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: [email protected]
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]
Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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47min

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