Still Here Hollywood

Still Here Hollywood

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Still Here Hollywood episodes

  • Linda Purl "Happy Days" / "Matlock"

    Linda Purl has spent more than five decades building an extraordinary career across television, film, Broadway and music. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Linda joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, candid and surprisingly personal conversation about Happy Days, Matlock, The Office, Andy Griffith, Garry Marshall, aging in Hollywood and the unexpected love story that brought her and Dallas star Patrick Duffy together.

    Linda reveals what The Office was really like behind the scenes, why Happy Days had only one bathroom for the cast and crew, and the remarkable story Andy Griffith told her about fighting for his role in A Face in the Crowd. She also opens up about reconnecting with Patrick Duffy during COVID, their nightly Zoom conversations and the moment he finally drove from Oregon to Colorado to see if their friendship could become something more.

    Plus, Linda talks about returning to the stage, her lifelong love of music, handling criticism, getting older without “giving up,” and how she and Patrick turned a 70-year-old family sourdough starter into Duffy's Dough and a mission to help fight food insecurity.

    It's Linda Purl, still working, still laughing, still singing and very much Still Here.

    #LindaPurl, #PatrickDuffy, #HappyDays, #TheOffice, #Matlock, #AndyGriffith, #GarryMarshall, #RonHoward, #Dallas, #StillHereHollywood, #SteveKmetko

     

    YOUTUBE CHAPTERS

    00:00 Linda Purl Is Still Here
    01:02 Growing Up in Japan
    07:34 Becoming an Actor
    10:42 Auditioning for The Office
    12:17 Garry Marshall and the Happy Days Family
    14:49 The Truth About Improv on The Office
    16:20 The Lasting Bonds of Happy Days
    18:26 Returning to Happy Days as a Different Character
    20:16 Working With Andy Griffith on Matlock
    21:58 Andy Griffith's Wild Elia Kazan Story
    24:30 Linda's Advice for Young Actors
    27:43 Criticism and Bad Reviews
    29:21 Social Media and the New Hollywood
    32:37 Aging in Hollywood
    34:20 Linda's Other Career as a Singer
    38:55 Her New Album, From My Heart
    41:33 Reinvention and Gregory Harrison's Life Lesson
    44:22 Playing 16 Characters in Crazy Mama
    47:55 Falling in Love With Patrick Duffy
    53:05 Patrick's 70-Year-Old Sourdough Starter
    56:36 Turning Duffy's Dough Into a Business
    1:03:33 What Linda Hopes People Remember

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Elisa Donovan "Clueless"

    Elisa Donovan became forever recognizable as Amber, Cher Horowitz's fabulously overdressed rival in the 1995 classic Clueless. But behind one of the most memorable characters of the '90s is an actress, writer and mother whose life took turns she never could have imagined.

    Elisa joins Steve Kmetko for a candid conversation about landing Clueless, creating Amber from the mean girls she knew growing up, working with Alicia Silverstone, and the Clueless joke she didn't even understand when she delivered it.

    She also opens up about Brittany Murphy, sharing a hilarious memory from the Clueless set and revealing the troubling signs she says she witnessed the last time she saw Brittany before her death.

    Elisa talks about nearly landing the lead in Showgirls, climbing into bed with Jason Priestley on her first day of Beverly Hills, 90210, her frustration during Sabrina the Teenage Witch, losing her father to cancer, and the extraordinary dreams that changed the way she thinks about grief and death.

    Plus, Elisa explains why she believes Hollywood is losing the kinds of movies that once gave actors and storytellers room to take chances.

    This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, from Clueless, actor Elisa Donovan.

     

    00:00 Elisa Donovan joins Still Here Hollywood

    01:54 Knowing she wanted to become an actor

    04:04 The personality trait that helped her survive Hollywood

    05:32 Her first television break on Blossom

    07:01 The Showgirls role she desperately wanted

    10:14 Learning from rejection in Hollywood

    11:41 Did anyone know Clueless would become a classic?

    13:19 The intimidating Clueless audition

    15:34 Learning how television really works

    15:50 Her first day in bed with Jason Priestley on 90210

    18:04 Nearly walking away from acting after Sabrina

    19:53 Behind the scenes of Clueless

    20:00 Remembering Brittany Murphy on set

    22:00 Learning Brittany Murphy had died

    22:46 The troubling signs Elisa says she witnessed

    25:52 Still Here Hollywood

    27:12 Breckin Meyer and remembering Brittany

    28:25 The real girls who inspired Amber

    30:07 Why Amber was so much fun to play

    31:13 How Clueless changed Elisa's life

    34:22 The improvised moments that made the movie

    35:48 The Clueless joke Elisa didn't understand

    36:29 Why Clueless still connects 30 years later

    38:09 What Hollywood has lost

    41:44 Becoming a writer

    44:41 What writing gave her that acting couldn't

    46:05 Writing Wake Me When You Leave

    48:13 Losing her father and losing her way

    50:32 The dreams that changed everything

    53:18 Writing through grief

    56:01 What Elisa would tell Amber today

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

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    57 min
  • Michael Chiklis "The Shield" / "Commish" / "Fantastic 4"

    Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis joins Steve Kmetko for a remarkably candid conversation about The Shield, Fantastic Four, The Commish, Hollywood, artificial intelligence, reinvention, family, failure, and the future of the entertainment business.

    Chiklis opens up about the dramatic changes he's witnessed in Hollywood and why he believes the industry has contracted far more than many people realize. He discusses his concerns about AI, actors losing control of their own likenesses, and what happens when technology companies become some of Hollywood's most powerful players.

    Michael also reveals how his wife helped convince him to completely reinvent himself after The Commish, how he developed Vic Mackey for The Shield, and why he still proudly defends his Fantastic Four movies and his portrayal of Ben Grimm, The Thing.

    Away from Hollywood, Chiklis gets emotional talking about finally visiting Greece, becoming a grandfather, his family, and what he's learned about failure after decades in show business.

    And then there's Elton John.

    Michael tells an extraordinary story about randomly encountering Elton John in a Boston Versace store, discovering Elton was a fan of The Commish, and ultimately watching Elton change his concert for Michael's wife and perform "Candle in the Wind" especially for her.

    It's Michael Chiklis, candid, funny, thoughtful, occasionally profane, and completely unfiltered.

    This is Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko.

     

    00:00 Michael Chiklis Joins Still Here Hollywood
    01:02 Growing Up in an Artistic Greek Family
    04:32 The Moment Michael Knew He'd Be an Actor
    07:01 Surviving Hollywood and a Changing Industry
    09:00 Michael Sounds Off on AI and Owning Your Image
    11:32 Tech Giants, Mergers and the Future of Hollywood
    14:35 Why AI Worries Michael Chiklis
    23:30 Finally Visiting Greece
    27:17 "A Hard Guy With a Caramel Center"
    28:03 Becoming a Grandfather
    31:07 The Commish vs. The Shield
    33:40 Creating Vic Mackey
    39:26 How Michael Reinvented Himself
    45:11 Fantastic Four and Becoming The Thing
    48:13 Michael Chiklis, the Musician
    53:42 Why Failure Is Necessary
    55:21 What Makes Michael Happiest
    58:15 The Incredible Elton John Story
    1:06:45 What's Still Left on Michael's Bucket List
    1:08:32 Why Michael Won't Talk Politics
    1:09:12 Remembering Telly Savalas

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

    http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood

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    1 hr 11 min
  • Richard Kind "Spin City" Encore

    Richard Kind has seemingly worked with everyone, and he has the stories to prove it. The beloved character actor joins Steve Kmetko for a hilarious, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Second City to Mad About You, Spin City, Scrubs, Pixar and beyond. Richard remembers working alongside Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen, explains what Christopher Walken taught him simply by watching him act, talks about his experiences with Disney and Pixar, and reveals why he still considers himself an actor rather than a comedian.

    And then there is George Clooney.

    Kind shares a hilarious prank involving Clooney's Oscar, a TSA agent and a very heavy suitcase, before telling a far more revealing story about the man Clooney was before ER made him a superstar. During the Los Angeles riots, Kind planned to leave town with friends. Clooney had another idea.

    It's funny, thoughtful, wonderfully unpredictable and very Richard Kind.

    CHAPTERS

    00:00 Richard Kind Is Still Here
    01:17 The Character Actor Dining Society
    03:40 George Clooney's Oscar Prank
    06:13 Richard Kind's Second City Years
    08:08 "The Harvard of Comedy"
    09:19 Chasing the Dream of Acting
    11:07 Did His Family Think He'd Make It?
    13:20 Why Li'l Abner Should Come Back
    14:12 Songs That Have Aged VERY Badly
    16:17 Richard's First Television Job
    18:38 Learning Television With Mary Tyler Moore
    21:40 How Richard Met George Clooney
    22:39 "I'm the Luckiest Guy in the World"
    24:04 Richard Says He's NOT a Comedic Actor
    27:02 Why He Prefers Single-Camera Acting
    28:45 Remembering Linda Lavin and Tony Roberts
    31:30 Spin City, Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen
    32:59 What Actors Actually Do
    37:20 The Torturous "Drive Home"
    39:18 Mid-Century Modern and James Burrows
    42:49 Why Fans Still Love Him on Scrubs
    43:04 Richard Kind Calls Bill Lawrence a Genius
    46:27 Recording Family Guy and American Dad
    50:11 The Truth About Working for Disney
    52:09 Richard Kind vs. Marvel Movies
    57:40 What Richard Really Thinks of Amal Clooney
    1:00:30 George Clooney Before He Was Famous
    1:00:47 The Incredible LA Riots Story
    1:03:46 Richard Says Goodbye

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Gail O'Grady "NYPD Blue" Encore

    Gail O’Grady became one of television’s most recognizable faces as Donna Abandando on the groundbreaking ABC drama NYPD Blue. In this encore episode of Still Here Hollywood, Gail joins Steve Kmetko for a candid conversation about the role that changed her career, why she decided to leave the hit series, and why she now wishes she had stayed longer.

    Gail also remembers legendary producer Steven Bochco, reveals the unusual way she created Donna for her NYPD Blue audition, talks about working with Sharon Lawrence, and shares stories from Desperate Housewives, Law & Order: SVU, Boston Legal and more.

    She opens up about becoming a mother in her 40s, moving back to Chicago to care for her father, the confidence she wishes she had when she was younger, and the advice she has passed along to her son.

    Plus, Gail recalls getting actually slapped while filming Desperate Housewives, being starstruck by Henry Winkler during her first days in Hollywood, meeting one of her acting heroes, Anne Bancroft, and working on J.J. Abrams’ Duster.

     

    00:00 Gail O’Grady on Still Here Hollywood
    01:03 Success and Emmy Recognition on NYPD Blue
    02:06 Why Gail O’Grady Left NYPD Blue
    02:49 The Decision She Now Regrets
    03:05 Remembering Steven Bochco
    04:10 How Gail Landed NYPD Blue
    06:18 Sharon Lawrence and the NYPD Blue Cast
    07:03 Leaving Los Angeles
    08:34 Advice for Young Actors
    11:30 Becoming a Mother in Her 40s
    12:56 Behind the Scenes of Desperate Housewives
    14:39 Working on Law & Order: SVU
    15:32 The Career Gail Might Have Chosen
    16:14 Moving Home to Care for Her Father
    17:20 Career Highs and Lows
    18:56 How NYPD Blue Changed Everything
    19:56 Meeting Anne Bancroft
    21:13 Gail's Favorite Childhood Memories
    22:17 Bad Habits and Belinda Carlisle
    23:10 Advice for Her Son
    24:18 Getting Robbed in Rome
    25:22 Fame and Fan Encounters
    27:31 Her Hilarious Henry Winkler Encounter
    29:09 Near-Death Experiences
    30:15 Her Favorite NYPD Blue Storyline
    31:20 The Confidence She Wishes She Had
    33:42 Her Father Became Her Scene Partner
    34:48 Gail Talks About Duster

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

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    36 min
  • Alfred Molina "Spiderman" / "Raiders of the Lost Ark"

    From Raiders of the Lost Ark to Spider-Man 2, Boogie Nights, Frida and Broadway, Alfred Molina has built one of Hollywood's most extraordinary and versatile careers.

    In this revealing conversation with Steve Kmetko, Molina looks back at making his movie debut for Steven Spielberg, and admits he was so inexperienced he didn't even understand the marks on the floor. He shares the story behind becoming Doctor Octopus, explains how Doc Ock's famous mechanical arms really worked, and reveals the nickname he and the puppeteers gave themselves.

    Molina also takes us behind the scenes of Boogie Nights, including the line he improvised that Paul Thomas Anderson kept in the film, and talks about Salma Hayek's extraordinary fight to get Frida made with the cast she wanted.

    Then the conversation gets personal. Molina discusses the times he considered giving up acting, being told he wasn't leading-man material, therapy, his unusual theory about what drives actors, his feelings about awards and the role he'd still love to play.

    After five decades on stage and screen, Alfred Molina is very much still here.

     

    00:00 Alfred Molina: Still Here Hollywood
    01:01 His First Movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark
    02:17 Alfred Molina Was Completely New to Filmmaking
    04:52 Why Spielberg Told Him to Stop Watching Dailies
    07:18 Why Raiders Changed Adventure Movies
    08:43 Auditioning for Steven Spielberg
    10:22 Learning From Hollywood's Greatest Directors
    12:20 The One Director He Couldn't Understand
    14:33 Regretting Not Paying Attention in School
    15:08 Classical Acting Training at Guildhall
    17:08 Did Classical Training Help in Hollywood?
    19:01 Becoming Doctor Octopus
    20:00 The Secrets Behind Doc Ock's Tentacles
    23:10 The Movies Alfred Molina Loves
    25:34 Why Young Fans Know Him as Doc Ock
    27:04 Does He Take His Characters Home?
    29:52 Why He Keeps Returning to the Stage
    31:31 The Incredible Boogie Nights Firecracker Story
    34:40 Actors, Directors and Happy Accidents
    38:32 Film vs. Television vs. Theater
    40:38 The Roles He Still Wants to Play
    43:34 Playing Tevye and Diego Rivera
    44:53 Salma Hayek's Fight to Make Frida
    47:00 Alfred Molina Gets Candid About Awards
    50:09 Why He Doesn't Really Watch the Oscars
    51:24 The Best Acting Advice He Ever Received
    53:18 He Thought About Quitting Acting, A Lot
    55:42 Alfred Molina on Therapy
    56:04 His "Genetic Flaw" Theory About Actors
    58:00 The Role He Still Dreams About
    59:59 The Career Moment He'd Love to Relive
    1:02:06 Inside Hollywood's "CADS" Group
    1:04:09 Why Their Friendships Matter

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Jeff Kober "The Pitt"

    Jeff Kober has spent more than four decades disappearing into some of television’s most unforgettable characters, from China Beach and The Walking Dead to Sons of Anarchy, General Hospital and now The Pitt.

    Today, Kober joins Steve Kmetko with something remarkable to celebrate, Emmy recognition for both The Pitt and General Hospital.

    Kober reveals how a last-minute self-tape nearly went completely wrong before helping land him his role on The Pitt, what it is really like working opposite Noah Wyle, and why the acclaimed medical drama feels different from almost anything else he has done.

    But this conversation goes far beyond Hollywood.

    Kober opens up about the anxiety and darkness he experienced earlier in his life, the unusual path that led him from Montana to acting in Los Angeles, his relationship with his son, the transformative role meditation has played in his life, and why, after decades of pl

     

    00:00 Jeff Kober Has Two Emmy Nominations
    01:11 Joining The Pitt
    02:09 What Noah Wyle Is Really Like
    04:20 The Audition Disaster That Landed The Pitt
    05:37 The Truth About Self-Tape Auditions
    07:40 Why Jeff Initially Avoided Watching The Pitt
    09:40 What Makes The Pitt Different
    12:08 Why Jeff Connected With His Pitt Character
    16:10 Does Jeff Kober Want to Win the Emmy?
    18:12 How Jeff Kober Accidentally Became an Actor
    19:40 Finding His Way Out of an Emotional Mess
    23:53 China Beach and Dana Delany
    25:14 The Walking Dead and Andrew Lincoln
    26:30 Bringing Darkness Into the Light
    29:51 General Hospital and the Brutal Pace of Daytime TV
    33:40 The Most Fulfilling Role of His Career
    35:30 What Jeff Kober Still Wants to Play
    37:15 Life, Purpose and Finding Meaning
    40:02 How Meditation Changed His Life
    41:43 Is Jeff Happier Today?
    42:40 Why Acting Gave His Darkness Value
    44:44 The Fear He Finally Let Go
    45:17 Why He Still Loves Walking Onto a Set
    47:34 Was Jeff Kober a Good Father?
    49:03 Would He Ever Revisit China Beach?
    50:12 Jeff Kober Is Writing a Memoiraying dangerous and troubled men, he finally feels comfortable being himself.

    Plus, memories of China Beach, Dana Delany, Andrew Lincoln and The Walking Dead, the brutal pace of General Hospital, and why The Pitt allowed Kober to let himself be seen in a way he never had before.

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

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    53 min
  • Maria Conchita Alonso "Moscow On The Hudson"

    Maria Conchita Alonso has lived one of Hollywood's most fascinating lives.

    She joins Steve Kmetko to discuss escaping Cuba, growing up in Venezuela, becoming an international music star, starring alongside Robin Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sean Penn, Danny Glover and Nicolas Cage, and why she sacrificed career opportunities to stand up for her beliefs.

    She also reflects on aging, fame, animal rescue, Broadway, activism, and what truly matters most after four decades in entertainment.

     

    00:00 Opening

    00:37 Cuba, Venezuela and finding home

    03:30 Lessons from her parents

    06:47 Beauty pageants and Hollywood

    10:08 Arriving in Hollywood

    11:39 Robin Williams memories

    15:29 Arnold Schwarzenegger and The Running Man

    18:03 Venezuela today

    20:55 Why activism changed her career

    23:16 Her animal rescue foundation

    27:09 Rescuing Cookie

    29:49 Colors, Sean Penn and Danny Glover

    35:42 Hollywood memories

    38:47 Hollywood then vs. now

    40:46 Social media and today's entertainment business

    42:10 Acting vs. music

    44:49 Her new album Caliéntame

    47:50 Politics and career consequences

    49:21 Aging and growing wiser

    51:00 Regrets and forgiveness

    53:02 Legacy and helping others

    55:35 Closing

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

    http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood

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    56 min
  • Tim Matheson "AnimalHouse"Encore

    Before Animal House became one of the greatest comedies ever made, Tim Matheson was already building one of the longest and most fascinating careers in Hollywood.

    In this episode of Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko, Tim shares unforgettable stories about John Belushi, Lucille Ball, Steven Spielberg, Henry Fonda, Ryan Reynolds, Mel Brooks, Anne Bancroft, Meghan Markle, Aaron Sorkin, Clint Eastwood and many more.

    He reveals what Belushi was really like before fame changed everything, how Spielberg personally tracked him down in Las Vegas, the acting lessons he learned from Henry Fonda, directing Meghan Markle on Suits, working opposite Mel Brooks, starring in Animal House, The West Wing, Fletch, Van Wilder and Johnny Quest, and why he finally decided to write his memoir.

    If you love classic Hollywood, behind-the-scenes stories and the golden age of film and television, this episode is packed with incredible moments.

    Subscribe for new celebrity interviews every Monday.

     

    00:00 Intro, Tim Matheson arrives

    00:46 Knee replacement and getting older

    01:46 Leave It to Beaver and becoming a child actor

    04:02 Working with Steven Spielberg

    07:18 The Hollywood legend who influenced him most, Lucille Ball

    11:03 Henry Fonda's unforgettable acting lesson

    13:48 John Belushi and making Animal House

    16:50 Belushi's death and Hollywood's cocaine culture

    20:30 Directing Meghan Markle on Suits

    21:47 Why Tim finally wrote his memoir

    24:11 Ivan Reitman, Animal House and comedy history

    27:18 Growing up in broken home and finding Hollywood

    36:33 Becoming Johnny Quest

    41:22 The West Wing and Aaron Sorkin

    44:29 Buying National Lampoon

    46:52 Clint Eastwood's advice about aging

    47:52 Ryan Reynolds before superstardom

    50:32 Mel Brooks and Anne Bancroft stories

    54:25 Final thoughts

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    https://stillherehollywood.com

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    55 min
  • David Chokachi Returns "Baywatch" and Dog Rescues

    https://www.wingsofrescue.org/

     

    David Chokachi returns to Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko for an inspiring conversation about purpose, perseverance and second chances.

    The Baywatch star discusses returning to the franchise that made him famous, rescuing hundreds of dogs after the Los Angeles fires, working with Wings of Rescue, and why helping animals has become more rewarding than Hollywood itself.

    He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the new Baywatch series, explains how social media has changed casting, and reflects on aging, fitness and finding meaning beyond fame.

     

    00:00 Preview

    00:48 Why David Stayed During the LA Fires

    03:34 Saving Hundreds of Rescue Dogs

    08:32 Life Before Hollywood

    10:03 Flying Rescue Missions Across America

    15:21 The Heartbreaking Truth About Animal Shelters

    18:03 Why Spaying and Neutering Matters

    20:05 Celebrity Volunteers Saving Animals

    25:13 Patreon

    25:56 The Baywatch Reboot

    29:55 Fighting His Way Back Onto Baywatch

    33:24 When Baywatch Premieres

    36:48 Returning Cast Members

    39:45 Staying in Incredible Shape

    42:21 What Happened to Cody Madison

    46:58 Meeting His Wife

    49:18 Social Media and Hollywood

    52:10 Life Today

    53:08 Pamela Anderson

    53:31 What Aging Has Taught Him

    57:30 Until Next Time

    Show Credits

    Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

    All things technical: Justin Zangerle

    Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

    Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

    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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    58 min

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