That's Classic!

John has a great time chatting with Barbara Eden from "I Dream of Jeannie" in this fun behind the scenes interview! Barbara talks about how she got the role of Jeannie, Larry Hagman's jealousy of other actors, how a lion got loose on the "I Dream of Jeannie" set, how her Jeannie bottle was saved in an earthquake, what she based her character of Jeannie on, her special experience working with Johnny Carson and Elvis Presley and so much more! Enjoy the interview and all the flashback moments as you watch the interview!

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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.

John has a blast talking to the sons of Andy Griffith Show actors, Ronnie Schell and Hoke Howell, Greg Schell and Cort and Stark Howell, who are the producers of the movie "Mayberry Man" and the upcoming "Mayberry Man The Series". They chat with John about the characters from the Andy Griffith Show and the tribute artists who play them in "Mayberry Man The Series". All of the sons discuss growing up around their fathers and what their experience was like as well as the process they have gone through to produce and direct "Mayberry Man" with true concern for the Andy Griffith Show fans every step of the way. Enjoy!

Karen Grassle, "Ma Ingalls" from Little house on the Prairie joins John for a behind the scenes interview! Karen talks about her crazy audition for Little House on the Prairie with Michael Landon, the first time she met Melissa Gilbert, the hot weather conditions on the Little House on the Prairie set and the unfortunate poor treatment she received from Michael Landon in season 2 and 3. Karen also discusses talking with Michael Landon before he died and how their relationship ended on a great note. Karen also chats about her Little House book " Bright Lights, Prairie Dust". In addition, Karen and John have a great time talking about her working with screen legend, Gloria Swanson on Broadway, her fling with Gil Gerard, working with Johnny Cash and his wife, June on Little House and so much more. Thanks so much Karen!

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And now the second part of my unbelievable behind the scenes interview with "MASH" actor, Mike Farrell, "B.J. Hunnicut". I crack up at Mike's first auditions as an actor as well as his stories of working with Harrison Ford and becoming friends with Harrison as he becomes a huge star from "Star Wars", meeting Dustin Hoffman on "The Graduate", working and befriending Anthony Quinn and his heartfelt moment with Broderick Crawford. Mike goes on to discuss working for five seasons on "Providence" and his truly incredible and at times harrowing stories while working for charitable organizations around the world including doing surgery on a woman's hand and saving her. This is an emotional ride filled with laughter and awe, thanks again Mike! Enjoy!!

Jon Provost 'Timmy" from Lassie in this Behind the Scenes interview with John Cato describing working with June Lockhart, actually living with Lassie on the weekends and the dangerous moments on the Lassie series. Jon chats about the miscasting of Cloris Leachman as his Mom, working with Charles Bronson and Natalie Wood on "This Property is Condemned" as well as "The New Lassie". Also, Jon discusses how he felt donating his Lassie outfit for permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution. Thanks Jon for a terrific interview!  

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"Dallas", "Man from Atlantis", star Patrick Duffy "Bobby Ewing" in this Behind the Scenes interview with John Cato. Patrick chats with me about his best friend, Larry Hagman "J.R." from Dallas both on and off set, how his life changed after J.R. was shot, how Jim Davis "Jock Ewing" was like a father to the whole cast after his own tragedies, his intense make up regiment for "Man from Atlantis" as well as his intense bond with Suzanne Somers on "Step by Step" and so much more! Appreciate you being on the show Patrick!

What can I say Pat Priest is back!!  Pat Priest "Marilyn" from The Munsters is back to answer fan questions that were sent in to That's Classic!. Pat talks about how they shot certain exterior balcony and roof scenes, what Marilyn might have looked like if they had put her in Munster makeup, what the true back of the Munsters house looked at, her hysterical meeting with a Munsters fan at the supermarket, her favorite guest stars, Yvonne DeCarlo as a mentor and her special relationship with Butch Patrick. So much more. There are moments in the interview even the most knowledgeable Munsters fan might not have heard about. Enjoy, Pat is as open, kind, warm-hearted and funny as they come. Thank you again Pat!  

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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.

Burt Ward, Robin the Boy Wonder, from Batman the Original Series, has a great time talking with John Cato in this Behind the Scenes interview.  Burt talks about all the mishaps and dangerous stunts he was put through that almost killed him on the Batman set and  his beyond belief initial audition for Batman and the fact that it was his first television audition ever! In addition, Burt talks about his dear friend, Adam West, their special bond, hysterical pranks on each other and Adam's suspicious death.Burt talks about the Joker, the Riddler and all the famous guest stars on the show. Burt also discusses his present passion for saving large dogs and his company, Gentle Giants. If your a Batman fan you will love this!!! If you are a dog lover you will also love the last portion of the interview where Burt shows his passion for big dogs as well!!  

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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.