That's Classic!

By John Cato

A fun, behind the scenes look at television shows and movies from the past. Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's ... more

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December 13, 2024 Tim Matheson, Animal House,The West Wing, Bonanza + his new book CONTINUES... funny & raw interview!
Tim Matheson, Animal House,The West Wing, Bonanza + his new book CONTINUES... funny & raw interview!
In this continuation of the first interview I did with Tim Matheson, he Tim recounts working and learning from legends like Henry Fonda, Jackie Gleason, and Bob Hope, and shares memorable moments playing ping pong with Dick Van Dyke and Debbie Reynolds ON Divorce American Style. He discusses taking control of his career, an altercation with Michael Landon on Bonanza as he becomes a regular cast member, and his odd experience with David Soul and and then dating David's ex-wife and working with Clint Eastwood on Magnum Force. Tim reflects on his experiences meeting Chris Farley as well as his impactful role as the VP on The West Wing. And again, go buy Tim's new book he just released, it is fantastic - Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches, I loved it!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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33min
December 13, 2024 Tim Matheson, Animal House,The West Wing, Bonanza and his NEW BOOK all in one funny & raw interview!
Tim Matheson, Animal House,The West Wing, Bonanza and his NEW BOOK all in one funny & raw interview!
Tim Matheson shares with John hysterical behind-the-scenes moments from Animal House, including the iconic guitar-smashing moment with John Belushi, the mishaps that made the seduction scene with Dean Wormer's wife in Otter's bedroom so funny, the cast getting haircuts together and convincing Belushi to as well and the cast gathering for Thanksgiving dinner at John and Judy Belushi's and more great behind the scenes moments on Animal House. He recalls Lucille Ball’s comedy guidance on Yours, Mine & Ours, the creation of his book cover by the famous National Lampoon artist, and his early days as a child actor on Leave It to Beaver and My Three Sons. Tim also discusses Animal House's creation, memorable lines like “Road Trip,” and so many more moments from his new book, Damn Glad To Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches. In the second episode of this interview which is available now, Tim talks about getting put in his place by Micheal Landon on Bonanza, his incredible experience playing the Vice President and working with the cast of The West Wing and so many more stories, enjoy! Really appreciate you Tim!
Tim Matheson's book - Damn Glad to Meet You: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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45min
December 02, 2024 Stefanie Powers Hart To Hart Interview CONTINUES - Enlightening and Fun!
Stefanie Powers Hart To Hart Interview CONTINUES - Enlightening and Fun!
Stefanie talks with John about The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., including guest stars like Boris Karloff working with Yvonne DeCarlo and the tragedy of Yvonne's husband, and growing up around Maureen O'Hara as well as her experience with John Wayne on McClintock. Stefanie recalls childhood ballet classes with Natalie Wood and Jill St. John, reuniting with Natalie Wood and meeting Robert Wagner on West Side Story, and Hollywood gatherings at Roddy McDowell's house. Stefanie also shares her recognition at the United Nations and the impact of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation on thousands of people. So much more! Thank you so much Stefanie!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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41min
December 02, 2024 An Incredibly Candid Interview With Stefanie Powers From Hart To Hart!
An Incredibly Candid Interview With Stefanie Powers From Hart To Hart!
Stefanie Powers talks with John and reflects on her trailblazing role in The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., founding the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, and how she met William Holden, their wild adventures in Kenya at his wildlife ranch. She recalls Hart to Hart memories of her and Robert Wagner's personal items on the set, including its intense filming schedule, her close bond with Robert Wagner, consoling one another after the sudden deaths within two weeks of William Holden and Natalie Wood, plus fond stories of Lionel Stander, Max on Hart to Hart as well as the McCarthy blacklist era. The interview continues in a second episode which is available to watch now!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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47min
November 14, 2024 Meet Jerry Herman: The Genius Behind Hello Dolly & Mame, As Told By His Goddaughter Jane Dorian!
Jane chats with John about how Jerry Herman was turned down by Julliard three times and couldn't read music but became on e of the most prolific theatrical music composers of the century, how she grew up around Carol Channing and Angela Lansbury and what they were like away from the limelight. Jane talks about the upcoming Jerry Herman memorabilia auction as well as the sale of his crypt by Marilyn Monroe and Hugh Hefner, how Jerry's Mom passing away influenced the strong women in his musicals. Jerry Herman's friendship with Paul McCartney and Elton John, the story behind Louis Armstrong getting the Hello Dolly song before the play even opened and so muc more! Enjoy!
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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47min
November 04, 2024 Exclusive: The Chips Interview With Robert Pine Continue
Robert talks with John about getting his first agent and his string of luck getting to Hollywood, seeing Elvis getting out of a car early in his career, seeing Cary Grant and Leslie Caron filming at the studio, shooting Gunsmoke with James Arness and The Virginian and his relationship with his famous son, actor, Chris Pine and what Chris was like as he discovered acting. Robert also talks about the kindness of Tom Selleck while shooting Magnum P.I., the intensity of Robert Conrad from The Wild Wild West and more! Enjoy and thanks Robert!
AN EVENING WITH THE CAST OF CHIPS: NOV. 10TH, LONG BEACH, CA
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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52min
November 04, 2024 Robert Pine, from CHIPS in a very fun and heartfelt interview!
Robert talks with John about his audition for CHIPS, his difficulty riding the police motorcycle, how CHIPS was like a Western and the dangerous moments that happened for real shooting CHIPS. Robert also chats about his relationship with Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox, what it was like to have his real wife cast as his wife in CHIPS, his life previous to being cast in CHIPS and knowing the series would be ending. Robert also talks about directing CHIPS. Plus his unpleasant experience working with Paul Sorvino on the spinoff of Streets of San Francisco and so much more.
The interview has two episodes so don't miss the second episode available now.
AN EVENING WITH THE CAST OF CHIPS: NOV. 10TH, LONG BEACH, CA
For information contact [email protected]
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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50min
October 22, 2024 Exclusive, Personal Interview With Beth Brickell, Star Of Gentle Ben, Bonanza, And Hawaii Five-O!
Exclusive, Personal Interview With Beth Brickell, Star Of Gentle Ben, Bonanza, And Hawaii Five-O!
Beth and John have a blast talking about how the audition process she went through for Gentle Ben, her special relationship with Clint Howard, how Drum the bear on Gentle Ben jumped on top of her, driving the Airboat in the everglades and what Dennis Weaver was like off set. Beth tells an unbelievable story of writing to Princess Grace as a complete unknown and meeting Princess Grace in a private palace meeting, also working with Kirk Douglas, Burt Reynolds and how Michael Landon had fun doing multiple takes of their kiss on Bonanza. So many other amazing stories! Thank you Beth what a fun time.
Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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1h 27min
October 16, 2024 Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place continues a candid and personal interview!
Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place continues a candid and personal interview!
Leigh talks about working with Glenn Close and Jeff Bridges on Jagged Edge and the way they set her up to be agitated in the her role, working with the spiritual Dennis Weaver on McCloud and her close friendship with Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood and almost being on the boat she died on. Leigh talks about her role on Dallas and the crazy antics of Larry Hagman and working with Robert DeNiro and being arrested with him for shoplifting, being part of Andy Warhol's world and her own spiritual journey in life. Leigh is so open and honest, thank you Leigh!
Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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51min
October 15, 2024 Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place in a candid and personal interview!
Leigh Taylor Young, star of Peyton Place in a candid and personal interview!
Leigh Taylor Young talks with John about the crazy circumstances that lead up to her audition for Peyton Place and the screen test that followed, how she became romantically involved with Ryan O'Neal and how while shooting I Love You Alice B. Toklas, Peter Sellers came on to her. Leigh also talks about how funny Peter was off set, how she saw him in an emotional moment months before he died, the distant relationship she had with Charlton Heston shooting Soylent Green and the special relationship she had with Edward G. Robinson before he died. Plus even more as well as the second episode of this interview, enjoy! Appreciate you Leigh!
Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:
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Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.
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47min

FAQs about That's Classic!:

How many episodes does That's Classic! have?

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