That's Classic!

By John CatoArts Performing Arts

That's Classic! episodes

August 15, 2024 Jennifer Donati, Baby Rose on Little House on the Prairie: Personal and Intimate Interview!
Jennifer Donati, Baby Rose on Little House on the Prairie: Personal and Intimate Interview!
Jennifer chats with John about how she was cast on Little House on the Prairie, the effect of being cast on her Mom's life, initially hiding the fact that she had been Baby Rose to her friends and the amazing box of memorabilia she found after her Mom passed. Jennifer talks about the closure she was able to find in meeting the Little House cast, how the cast remembered her Mom, how she and her husband along with Wendi Lou Lee restored Michael Landon's golf cart, her relationship now with cast members from Dean Butler to Pamela Roylance to Melissa Gilbert, the tragic death of her twin sister at age 9 and her work as a heavy machine operator, all in conjunction with the release of her new book "More Than Just a Prairie" Thank you Jennifer for opening up your world to us!
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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.
1 hr 7 min
August 15, 2024 Pamela Roylance, "Sarah Carter" on Little House, Days Of Our Lives, The Social Network and more!
Pamela Roylance, "Sarah Carter" on Little House, Days Of Our Lives, The Social Network and more!
Pamela Roylance talks with John about her relationship with Kathryn Macgregor, her special friendship with Dabbs Greer up until the final moments before he died and the lasting effects Little House has had on fans and the cast as well as the cast members she remains close with. Pamela also chats about her uncomfortable time playing Sandy Horton on Days of our Lives, working with Angela Lansbury on Murder She Wrote and her crazy audition experience for David Fincher's movie "The Social Network", difficult moments on the set of Grey's Anatomy and more! You were fantastic Pamela, thank you so much!
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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.
45 min
August 15, 2024 Pamela Roylance, Sarah Carter on Little House on the Prairie, in an Intimate Personal Interview
Pamela Roylance, Sarah Carter on Little House on the Prairie, in an Intimate Personal Interview!
Pamela talks with John about the special moments she experienced at the 50th anniversary event in Simi Valley, CA, her incredible audition process with Michael Landon for the role of Sarah Carter and how he stuck up for her and Stan Ivar against the television network. Pamela chats about Michael Landon off set, how Stan was able to take the house from Little House to his own property after the show ended and she tells a very moving story about her parents reaction when she found out she was cast on Little House and a very special experience when her parents visited the Little House set. Thank you so much Pamela, what an amazing woman!
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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.
49 min
August 14, 2024 Eric Roberts, Runaway Train, Star 80, The Dark Knight & his wife, Eliza Roberts, from Animal House
Eric Roberts, Runaway Train, Pope of Greenwich Village, The Dark Knight and his wife, Eliza Roberts, Brunella from Animal House!
Eric Roberts talks with me about how he prepared for the scary role of Paul Snider, Dorothy Stratten's boyfriend who murdered her, shooting Star 80 in the actual locations the murder took place and working with Mariel Hemingway. Eric also discusses how he embodied his role for The Pope of Greenwich Village and his ongoing friendship with Mickey Rourke.
Eliza talks about how she was cast as Brunella in Animal House, what it was like offset with the cast and what working with John Belushi was like. Eric also discusses whom he drew from in his past to create his role in Runaway Train and his favorite role which was on The Righteous Gemstones and the amazing Gotham City set from The Dark Knight. So much more from one of the greatest actors we have! Thank you Eric and Eliza!
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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.

1 hr 31 min
August 11, 2024 Celebrating 60 Years Of The Dick Van Dyke Show: Stories from the Producer David Van Deusen
Celebrating 60 Years Of The Dick Van Dyke Show: Stories from the Producer David Van Deusen.
David, a expert on the Dick Van Dyke Show to say the least, chats with John about how Mary Tyler Moore was cast in the Dick Van Dyke Show, how the pilot was based on Carl Reiner earlier pilot, how Dick Van Dyke came on board and the connection to Rose Marie. David gives detailed history into episodes of the Dick Van Dyke show, talks about what the children of the cast members told him, he even talks about Morey Amsterdam owning parking lots in New York! If you are a Dick Van Dyke Show fan you will love this, so many cool stories, enjoy!
The David Van Deusen Dick Van Dyke Show podcast can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TrippingOverTheOttoman
The 60th Anniversary Dick Van Dyke Special can be watched here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dytkcbFwboY
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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.
1 hr 10 min
August 11, 2024 Exclusive Interview & Untold Emotional Stories w/ Larry Mathews, Ritchie From The Dick Van Dyke Show
Larry chats with John about how he auditioned for the Dick Van Dyke Show, the first time he met Dick Van Dyke, his amazing motherly relationship with Mary Tyler Moore and how Rob Reiner read him comic books as a kid! Larry also talks about his special heartfelt bond with Rose Marie, the comedy genius of Morey Amsterdam, playing catch with Ron Howard, special episodes with no studio audience and the famous Woodpecker episode. Meeting Groucho Marx and so much more! Thanks a bunch Larry!
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Here is the information the KIDS OF DESILU event at Indian Wells Resort and Hotel. Remember mention you are a That's Classic! fan and Carolyn will give you tickets at a two for one price possibly even at a celebrity table there are any available:
Here is the email address for tickets: [email protected]
or call Carolyn Petersen's cell #: 949-439-9504
Website: www.NiteofDreams.com
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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.

1 hr 16 min
July 14, 2024 Exclusive Interview With Little Ricky From I Love Lucy - Keith Thibodeaux Shares Personal Stories!
Exclusive Interview With Little Ricky From I Love Lucy - Keith Thibodeaux Shares Personal Stories!
Keith talks with John about his crazy personal audition experience with Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz for the role of Little Ricky on I Love Lucy, how Lucy protected him, preparing and doing Babloo with Desi Arnaz for the show and what Bill Frawley and Vivian Vnace were like behind the scenes.
Keith gets very personal and open regarding being welcomed as a member of Lucy and Desi's family, his relationship with Desi and Lucy Jr., being at the funerals of Desi and Lucy and much more! Keith also talks about playing Opie's best friend on the Andy Griffith Show and the dark times he faced with drugs as a teenager until his spiritual awakening that changed his life!
Here is the information the KIDS OF DESILU event at Indian Wells Resort and Hotel. Remember mention you are a That's Classic! fan and Carolyn will give you tickets at a two for one price possibly even at a celebrity table there are any available:
Here is the email address for tickets: [email protected]
or call Carolyn Petersen's cell #: 949-439-9504
Website: www.NiteofDreams.com
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.
1 hr 26 min
July 07, 2024 Shelley Fabares, Star of Coach, The Brian Keith Show, Brian's Song and more! - Exclusive Interview
Shelley Fabares, Star of Coach, The Brian Keith Show, Brian's Song and more! - Exclusive Interview
Shelley talks with John about her fun times working on COACH with Craig T. Nelson and Jerry Van Dyke, the genius of Jerry Van Dyke and her favorite guest stars. Shelley gets personal about how she met Annette Funicello and became very dear friends, as well as working on Brian's Song with James Caan and working on the Brian Keith Show and its ultimate demise. Shelley talks extensively about her romantic and funny moments meeting Mike Farrell, the love of her life for the first time. Thank you Shelley!!!
Don't miss the other episode with Shelley where we discuss the Donna Reed Show!
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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.
1 hr 1 min
July 07, 2024 Shelley Fabares Shares Her Fondest Memories From The Donna Reed Show - Candid And Heartwarming Chat!
Shelley Fabares Shares Her Fondest Memories From The Donna Reed Show - Candid And Heartwarming Chat!
Shelley talks with John about her close relationship with her aunt, Nanette Fabray, what Donna Reed was like off set and how she introduced Shelley to so much, going to school on set with Paul Petersen and their bizarre graduation from University School without ever attending it! Shelley also chats about being very shy in real life and how scary it was to deal with the intensity of Tony Owens, Donna Reed's husband when she almost forced to sing "Johnny Angel" and when she wanted to leave the show. The incredible singing career she had but couldn't sing and so much more!
Don't miss the second episode with Shelley where we discuss COACH, Brian's Song, The Brian Keith Show and falling in love with Mike Farrell!
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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.

49 min
June 30, 2024 Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond: His Dad's plane crash, Michael Landon's funeral & more!
Dean Butler, My Little House Life & Beyond: His Dad's plane crash, Michael Landon's funeral & more!
Dean Butler of Little House on the Prairie talks about being bullied for blushing as a child but what a gift it became, the traumatic experience of seeing his father's plane crash by the family ranch, the effect of Michael Landon's affair on the cast, his romantic moment with Mary Fran from Newhart, Mary Hart of Entertainment Tonight and more! What a terrific book Dean!
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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.
31 min

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