That's Classic!

John talks with Haywood Nelson, Duane from What's Happening! in this behind the scenes, hysterical and personal interview! Haywood talks about how he influenced the name of the show, What's Happening!, his initial wild audition process for the show, working with Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor as well as audiitoning with Laurence Fishburne and Giancarlo Esposito! Duane discusses his special relationship with Fred Berry "Rerun" and the huge effect Fred had on his life. He also discusses the passing of Shirley Hemphill and Mabel King as well as Fred Berry. So much more including working with Marlo Thomas and how Gene Gene the dancing machine came about on the Gong Show. This is a fun interview and very touching as well, enjoy! Thanks a bunch Haywood!

ohn chats with Clint Howard in this Behind the Scenes, fun and very personal interview. Clints talks about what a special big brother, Ron is as well as his collaboration with him as a director. Clint talks about working with Robert DeNiro on Backdraft, his mission control scene in Apollo 13, working in the Everglades with his Dad, Rance on Gentle Ben, the Andy Griffith Show and working on the Wraith with Charlie Sheen. Clint also talks about the kindness of Adam Sandler and Henry Winkler, his Mom and her sacrifices until she found acting again in later life and also his experience on Night Gallery and Balok on Star Trek. There is even more, enjoy!

Stanley Livingston, Chip from My Three Sons chats with John in this fun and heartwarming, behind the scenes interview! Stanley discusses his relationship with Fred MacMurray over the 12 seasons of My Three Sons, his special bond with William Frawley, his brother Barry Livingston, and working with Paul Newman. Stanley also discusses slowly getting to like William Demarest, knowing Tony Dow from Leave it to Beaver as a young kid, how he was discovered by a Holly wood agent and much more! Thanks a bunch Stanley!

Charlotte Stewart, Miss Beadle from Little House on the Prairie has a blast talking with John in this interview! Charlotte chats about her unbelievable first audition with Michael Landon, meeting Melissa Gilbert for the first time, flashbacks of her own grandmother being on the Little House set, and bringing her parents to meet and have lunch with William Frawley on My Three Sons. She also talks about her fling with Ralph Waite from The Waltons and her 5 day road trip with Jim Morrison and so much more! Just an amazing woman. Thanks so much Charlotte!

Todd Bridges, "Willis" from "Diff'rent Strokes" joins John for a hilarious and touching behind the scenes interview! Todd talks about the first time he met Gary Coleman and Gary's kidney issues on set, Conrad Bain as a father figure, asking the producers to make Janet Jackson his girlfriend and the first time he met Dana Plato. Todd and John crack up as Todd talks about the pranks he and Gary played on the director and producers of "Diff'rent Strokes". Todd also discusses his sobriety, being the first black actor on "Little House on the Prairie" and "The Waltons" and working with Abe Vigoda plus many more stories! Appreciate you being on "That's Classic!" Todd!

Tina Cole, "Katie" from My Three Sons Behind the Scenes in this fun and emotional interview! Tina chats with me about her initial audition for My Three Sons, meeting Fred MacMurray for the first time, her real life on and off love with Don Grady, who played Robbie Douglas, and doing her Warner Bros. screen test with Gary Cooper at age 14. She also discusses the huge difference between working with William Frawley vs. William Demarest who both played Charlie on My Three Sons and working with the Everly Bros. Also, a personal emotional story where her mother's image comes to her during a reunion concert with "The King Cousins" that will definitely give you the tingles! You don't want to miss it, what a wonderful woman, thank you Tina so much!

Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" from Little House on the Prairie continues to answer fan questions sent in to That's Classic! In this second part of a two part interview, Dean talks about the potential for "Farmer Boy" movie or series, the similarity between Michael Landon and Laura Ingalls Wilder, dealing with charter planes and other noises while filming Little House on the Prairie, how intimidating it was to work with Michael Landon, working with Katherine MacGregor " Miss Oleson" and a lot more terrific stories! Thank you so much Dean!

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I interview Paul Michael Glaser from "Starsky and Hutch"! Paul and I talk about his special on-screen relationship with David Soul, some crazy and funny moments on the "Starsky and Hutch" set, his continued support for his late wife's pediatric aids foundation and his present role as an artist and writer. I was always a fan of Paul as Starsky and he does not disappoint as he opens up on so many levels. Enjoy!!!

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John chats with Jeremy Miller, Ben Seaver from "Growing Pains" in this behind the scenes interview! Jeremy and John have a great time talking about when Jeremy first met Tracey Gold and Kirk Cameron, his special relationship with Alan Thicke , the pranks Jeremy and Kirk Cameron played on the Growing Pains set, his battle with alcoholism and overcoming it, the special relationship between Kirk Cameron and Michael J. Fox had and more great stories! Appreciate you Jeremy!

John has so much fun with Little House on the Prairie, actor, Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" as he answers fan questions sent in to That's Classic! In this first part of a two part interview, Dean talks about how Michael Landon's influenced him, the letter he wrote to Michael before he died, being called "Manly", preparing with Melissa Gilbert for "The Wedding" scene, his deep interest in Laura Ingalls Wilder and more! Thanks as always Dean!!