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...
Aug 29, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 24
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 ...
Aug 16, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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 mor...
Jul 23, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 23
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!!! Subscribe for free to "That's Classic!" YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/chan...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 22
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! Jeremy will be appearing a...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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!! Subscribe for free to That's Classic! YouTube Channel:...
Jun 10, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 21
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 yo...
May 28, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 thr...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 20
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 no...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 6
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...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 5
I have a blast talking with "MASH "actor, Mike Farrell, "B.J. Hunnicut" in this Behind the Scenes Interview! Mike talks in detail about how he was first approach to replace Wayne Rogers character, his relationship to Alan Alda, the on-set pranks that took place, fellow cast members like Harry Morgan, Jamie Farr and the overall creative input they all had on each "MASH" episode. Mike also talks of the deep feeling he and the cast had for the audience, his first initial decision to be an actor, be...
Mar 28, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 5
John has a blast cracking up with his friend, Rob Stone "Kevin" from "Mr Belvedere", in this Behind the Scenes Interview! Rob talks about the special friendship he formed with co-star, Bob Uecker, how "Mr. Belvedere" was rescued from cancellation, meeting Michael J. Fox, working with Johnny Depp and Jason Priestley on 21 Jump Street, how he was able to get Bruce Springsteen to donate his song for his film, shooting the Blue Angels documentary and flying inverted and much more! Enjoy, and thanks ...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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. Than...
Mar 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 4
"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 bein...
Feb 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 ...
Jan 29, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
John Davidson, The Tonight Show host, "That's Incredible" host, singer and Broadway star talks with John about the behind the scenes moments in a career spanning 5 decades! John talks about how Carol Burnett helped him get started, working for Johnny Carson, and working with Fred MacMurray, Buddy Ebsen and having the fortune of being a musical artist, singer, host and actor. John is funny, honest and as kind as they come. Enjoy and thank you John! Subscribe for free to YouTube Channel: https://w...
Dec 24, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Dean Butler, "Almanzo Wilder" from Little house on the Prairie joins John for a behind the scenes interview! Dean talks about the first kiss he had with Melissa Gilbert and the chaos happening around them at the time on set. Dean chats about meeting Michael Landon for the first time, the incredible fans of Little House on the Prairie, his deep passion for Almanzo's character and carrying on the legacy. Dean and John have a blast talking about Dean's career after Little House including the Little...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 20
John and Bob Bergen chat and crack up with Glenn Scarpelli, 'Alex" from the family sitcom "One Day at a Time"! Glenn talks about joining the cast of "One Day at a Time" after Mackenzie Phillips was fired over drug abuse, followed by his special friendship with her as well as Bonnie Franklin and Pat Harrington. Glenn also discusses how Valerie Bertinelli got him his audition for "One Day at a Time", his time working with Al Pacino, Anne Bancroft, Ethel Merman and Van Johnson and so much more! Enj...
Nov 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Too much for just one episode, Little House on the Prairie , Alison Arngrim "Nellie Oleson" continues to answer the fan questions in (Part 2) of the interview with John Cato and Bob Bergen! Alison is hilarious as she chats about her most memorable scenes, her own speech impediment, her fear of horses and her immense knowledge of the real Laura Ingalls and her family. Enjoy and thank you so much Alison!!! Subscribe for free to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHp...
Oct 30, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this part one of this two part interview, Alison Arngrim, "Nellie Oleson" from Little House on the Prairie answers the fan questions sent to "That's Classic!" Alison discusses her knowledge of the Jewish religion as her on screen husband was Jewish. She chats about the access the kids had to candy at the mercantile, rattlesnakes in the set buildings, fight scenes with Melissa Gilbert, her favorite pranks and more! Also, Part two of this interview is coming out in the next two weeks! Enjoy and...
Oct 17, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 19
The Waltons, Judy Norton, "Mary Ellen" answers the fan questions that were sent in directly to "That's Classic!" Judy answers questions about specific episodes in detail! She landed the role of Mary Ellen, the eldest daughter in the Walton family, and ended up spending nine seasons on the show. Judy talks with me about everything from working with Ralph Waite as a director on "The Fawn" to working with Ron Howard on "The Gift" to her favorite behind the scenes moments and the pranks the cast pla...
Oct 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
This is the first post pandemic interview with Pat Priest "Marilyn" from The Munsters and its a great one! I chat with Pat about her special relationship with Al Lewis "Grandpa", Fred Gywnne's lack of interest in "Herman" once the show ended, and the pranks during filming The Munsters. Pat discusses the initial intimidation of Yvonne DeCarlo, the audition for the Munsters and her close connection to Butch Patrick. I also talk to Pat about working with Elvis Presley and Lucille Ball and her overa...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 18
I chat with Land of the Lost stars, Wesley Eure and Kathy Coleman in this hilarious behind the scenes interview! Wesley and Kathy talk with me about their initial audition process for Land of the Lost, the on-set pranks, how the Pakuni language was developed, Spencer Milligan's fatherly relationship with Kathy and so much more! If you are a Land of the Lost fan you will definitely hear stories you may never have known! Sit back and enjoy. Thanks Wesley and Kathy, you are the best! Subscribe for ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Lost in Space fan questions answered! John Cato asks Marta Kristen, "Judy Robinson" from Lost in Space, to answer the fan questions that have been sent to "That's Classic!" Marta discusses specific moments from Lost in Space episodes such as "The Keeper", "Follow the Leader" and "The Great Vegetable Rebellion." She also chats with John about her favorite uniform colors, the potential background of Don and Judy and where the romance could have gone as well as her fondness for Guy Williams and the...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this interview on That's Classic!, Ronnie Schell "Duke" Slater from Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. talks with John Cato and answers the fans' questions that were sent to John from Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. fans from all over the world! Ronnie chats about moments behind the scenes where he, Jim Nabors and Frank Sutton couldn't stop from laughing, coming back to the show and replacing Roy Stuart, props he has from Gomer Pyle and what Frank Sutton was like off set. Ronnie is as open, fun and puts it out there fr...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This the Michael Learned, "Olivia" from the Waltons interview with behind the scenes stories you might not have heard before. John has a blast as Michael is so genuine, unfiltered and honest in the interview. Michael chats about growing up on a farm in Connecticut, her close relationship with the Waltons, Ralph Waite, her respectful but sometimes contentious on set friendship with Waltons creator, Earl Hamner and overcoming alcoholism while shooting the Waltons. She also discusses being at Ellen...
Aug 10, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 15
This is the Marta Kristen "Judy Robinson "Lost in Space" interview you have been waiting for! Marta chats with John about her amazing time on "Lost in Space." Marta talks about her first big break in acting, being on Alfred Hitchcock Presents with Bill Mumy and how Irwin Allen saw her in "Greatest Show on Earth" and instantly wanted her for "Lost in Space." She also talks about what Guy Williams, Mark Goddard and June Lockhart were like off set. Marta is sincere, funny and caring as she also tal...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Barry Livingston may be best known for his role as "Ernie" on the classic television show, My Three Sons, but he has also had a long and varied career in Hollywood. In this interview, Barry talks with John Cato and Bob Bergen about meeting Elvis in a white limousine, working with Lucille Ball, and also working with Paul Newman on Rally around the flag, Boys!. He also talks about the bad blood between William Frawley and William Demarest, and his relationship with Fred MacMurray. Barry also share...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 14
John chats with Rich Little, possibly the world's greatest impressionist in this hilarious episode! Rich tells great stories and impersonates the famous celebrities he has worked with such as Jimmy Stewart, Johnny Carson, John Wayne, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan, Jack Benny, Judy Garland and more. He also discusses how he first started in show business and where he is now. This is such a special episode. Just enjoy! Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nI...
May 25, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 14
