Celebrity Stage Stories with Gerry Strauss

Talking "This is Us" and "Bosch: Legacy" with Danielle Larracuente May 10, 2022

She's got the energy of a thousand suns, and she's not afraid to use it! This week, we chat with the electric DANIELLE LARRACUENTE about a career that includes national commercials and a majoer role omn Broadway's "The Lion King"... all before she was 10 years old! She reveals all about appearing on iconic shows like "ER", taking years off from acting and becoming a mom (only to return and earn even MORE success), starting her own business to help up-and-coming actors, and breakthrough roles this year on NBC's "This is Us" and Freevie's "Bosch: Legacy".

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Talking "All That" and "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" with Aria Brooks May 10, 2022

She's "All That" (sorry, couldn;t help ourselves) and a bag of Doritos, and she's doing it all before she's old enough to vote! From Nickelodeon's trademark comedy skit show "All That" to Disney+'s smash hit "Better Nate Than Ever", the multitalented ARIA BROOKS has been killing it ever since first discovering the stage before she was even 10 years old. With a burgeoning recording career, a huge social ,media following and an upcoming debut on Disney+'s white-hot "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series", Aria still found time out of her super-busy day to chat with us about her experiences working with the biggest names in Hollywood (and, in one case, Dollywood), the importance of charity work in her life, and her plans for what is destined to be a very bright future.

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Talking MTV & "Dumb & Dumber" with Karen Duffy May 10, 2022

By virtue of her years as an MTV VJ, as well as her role in "Dumb and Dumber" alone, KAREN DUFFY is practically a Goddess to a generation of us who grew up through the 90's. But for the TV host formerly known as "Duff", conquering pop culture was nothing compared to the challenges she's faced head-on since then. After learning that she suffered from a rare, uncureable condition known as neurosarcoidosis, the former model-turned-physical therapist-turned-TV star shifted to a successful writing career. With her latest book, "Wise Up: Irreverent Enlightenment from a Mother Who's Been Through It", hitting the shelves this year, Karen joined us to chat about growing up Jersey, interviewing A-list stars during her years with MTV, and sharing inspiration and laughs on the written page.

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Talking "The Flight Attendant" & "The Offer" with Victoria Kelleher May 10, 2022

She's been everywhere, man... and she's here to tell us about it all on this episode of Celebrity Stage Stories! From the low-key world of St. Paul, Minnesota to Hollywood's biggest smash hits, she's popped up on TV's most popular shows (and probably made us laugh along the way!) From "Friends" to "This is Us", she's worked with entertainment's biggest stars, rolling on this yeah with majoe roles in this year's new season of HBO Max's "The Flight Attendant" with Kaley Cuoco and the year's most anticipated new series, Paramount+'s "The Offer". If you love behind-the-scenes stories from your favorite TV shows, this is the episode for you!

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Talking MORE "Young Rock" with Stacey Leilua Apr 27, 2022

She's back! The talented actor who gives new life to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's mom Ata on NBC's "Young Rock" each week rejoins us for a SUPER-Sized chat to discuss Season 2, the evolution of Ata and Rocky Johnson's relationship and lots more... if you smell what we're cookin'!

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Talking "Full House" & "Back to the Future II" with DARLENE VOGEL Mar 02, 2022

She's a face we know from many, many things we love, and she's here to tell us all about them! From canoodling with Joey Gladstone on "Full House" to going toe-to-toe with Marty McFly in "Back to the Future II", the gorgeous Darlene Vogel has been an ever-present part of the lives of TV and movie fans alike for decades. On this episode, she spills all about everything from guest-starring on "Charles in Charge" (what was Scott Baio REALLY like?) to why Soap Operas are the toughest gig in acting, plus LOTS more!

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Talking the "Go-Big Show" & AEW with Comedian BERT KREISCHER Jan 26, 2022

He's hilarious, wild and ready to let loose at a moment's notice - no wonder Bert Kreischer has proven to be the perfect host of TBS's "Go-Big Show"! On this week's episode, the most fearless comedian on the planet reveals all about how his younger days led him to comedy, why viewers have gravitated to his show over the past two season, and what it's REALLY like working with show judges Rosario Dawson, Jennifer Nettles, T-Pain and Cody Rhodes - plus, an out-of-nowhere challenge to face All Elite Wrestling superstar CM Punk in an AEW ring!

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Talking Hip-Hop (Hooray!) and Acting with TREACH from NAUGHTY BY NATURE Jan 20, 2022

Has there ever been anyone cooler in the hip-hop OR acting world than Naughty By Nature's Anthony "Treach" Criss? From Grammy success behind hits like "Hop Hop Hooray" and "OPP" to memorable roles in classics like "Juice" and Lifetime's new thriller, "Vanished: Searching for My Sister", the man whose lyrical skills once almost intimidated Eminem out of the rap game continues to rock stages and movie sets worldwide. We talked about making music that people have grown up with, living in infamy as the artist behind WWE's entrance theme for Shane McMahon, how Naughty By Nature has maintained street cred while becoming one of the most popular rap groups in history, and lots more!

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Talking "Napoleon Dynamite" & "Veronica Mars" with TINA MARJORINO Jan 14, 2022

She may be best known for her TV & Film roles, but make no mistake about it: Tina Majorino knows her way around a stage. From her early days starring alongside Jared Leto and Hillary Swank on ABC's TGIF sitcom "Camp Wilder" to braving the unique atmosphere that is Comic-Con, Tina has followed her instincts to create a unique career path that includes cult favorites like "Napoleon Dynamite", the still-popular Kristen Bell-starring TV show known as "Veronica Mars", and her latest movie, "I, Challenger". We chatted with her about getting started as a performer as a young child, leaving show business for five years before returning to even greater success, and continuing to evolve as a performer while the fanbase for her most popular characters continues to grow.

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Talking "The Office" & "Dancing with the Stars" with MELORA HARDIN Nov 25, 2021

We all know her as the mercurial "Jan Levinson" from "The Office", but Melora Hardin has been so much more throughout her phenomenal career. From starring in "Chicago" on Broadway to her transformative roles in "Transparent" and "The Bold Type", she's done it all... and, better yet, she was cool enough to talk about it with us AND answer one of life's biggest questions: did Jan and her assistant Hunter ACTUALLY... well, you know... to inspire his song, "That One Night?" Hear Melora's VERY thought-out answer to that questions and so much more! Share and subscribe!

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JANE SIBBETT from "Friends" Answers YOUR Questions Jun 17, 2021

She's talented, brilliant and gorgeous inside and out. Jane Sibbett (of "Friends" and "Herman's Head" fame) is joining us again, and this time, she is answering a slew of fan-submitted questions about the "Friends" Reunion (and the REAL reason she didn't appear on it), playing one of TV's first married lesbian characters as Ross's ex-wife Carol, working with the Olsen Twins on "It Takes Two" and so much more... more than a full hour of from-the-heart honesty from one of our favorites!

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ANDREA BARBER Answers YOUR Questions about "Full House" & Fuller House"! Jun 10, 2021

She's stopping by again, and unlike the Tanners, we actually invited her! Andrea Barber aka everyone's favorite wacky neighbor Kimmie Gibbler, hangs out with us again this episode to answer your equally wacky and wild questions (thanks to all for sending us your toughest ones) about all things "Full" and "Fuller House", plus EXCLUSIVE news on brand-new projects (You'll definitely want to hear what she's working on now!) It's everything you ever wanted to know about "Full House" and beyond on this week's show!

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Talking "Half & Half" (plus "The Craft", "Half Baked" and more) with RACHEL TRUE May 19, 2021

She's gorgeous, ageless and ever-so-cool. Whether you first got to know her in films like "Half Baked" and "The Craft" or her popular UPN sitcom "Half & Half" (now on Netflix), Rachel True has always kept it real while keeping us laughing. Now an author and creator of the "True Heart Intuitive Tarot Guidebook and Deck", Rachel tells us EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know about her career, spirituality and life as she knows it!

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Talking "Young Rock" with Lexie Duncan May 13, 2021

This week, we return to the life and times of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson via his just-wrapped, uber-successful first season of NBC's "Young Rock", as we reach out across the globe to get to know another one of the shows shining new stars, Lexie Duncan, who plays the apple of high school-aged Dwayne's eye, "Fine A...", errr, "Good Grades" Karen.Lexie shares her unique path to landing this all-important role, getting acquainted with pro wrestling up close while on set, and all things "Young Rock"!

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Talking "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" with KARYN PARSONS Apr 26, 2021

She played one of TV's most iconic snobs, but in real life, Karyn Parsons couldn't be any more different than the character she gave life to, the one-of-a-kind Hilary Banks. We chatted with Karyn about creating the daughter that everyone loved to hate, why the "Fresh Prince" tapings were a like a weekly VIP party, and her experiences working with some of the biggest names in entertainment who guest-starred on the show over the years, plus her amazing present-day work as the driving force behind Sweet Blackberry, the amazing nonprofit organization that brings little-known stories of African-American achievement to children everywhere.

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Talking "Young Rock" with Stacey Leilua Apr 06, 2021

Ask Dwayne Johnson who his biggest influence and supporter has been throughout his life, and he'll likely mention his mom, Ata Johnson. Thus, being chosen to play the wife of "Soul Man" Rocky Johnson and daughter if "High Chief" Peter and Lia Maivia is no small feat, but New Zealand's own Stacey Leilua has proven herself more than up to the challenge, bringing a grace and heart to the show that has reeled viewers in week-after-week. This week, Stacey chats with us about playing "The Rock's" mother through three distinct stages of his life and much more!

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"Freaks and Geeks" Revisited #3 ' "Tricks and Treats" w/ Sarah Hagan Apr 02, 2021

Our exclusive series of deep-dives into "Freaks and Geeks" continues with our favorite one-season-wonder's Halloween episode. There's laughs, tears, drama, a hit-and-run egging, and - get this - Millie has a secret love! That being said, who better to join us for this unprecedented breakdown of "Tricks and Treats" than Millie herself, SARAH HAGAN! It's another can't miss companion piece to your latest rewatch of F&G, so listen, subscribe and share with all of your fellow "Freaks" fans!

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Talking "American Housewife" & "Zombies" with MEG DONNELLY Mar 30, 2021

She's every kid's crush and every mom's teenage daughter. From New Jersey to Zombieland, Meg Donnelly has been crushing it every since she started performing as a child. Now with over 100 episodes and 5 seasons of ABC's hit show "American Housewife" and a successful Disney franchise in "Zombies" under her belt, Meg chats with us about growing up in the business, learning from comedy veterans like Diedrich Bader and Wendie Malick and what to expect from this season's "American Housewife" finale!

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"Freaks and Geeks" Revisited #2 ' "Beers and Weirs" w/ Samm Levine Mar 18, 2021

Our look at "Freaks and Geeks" rolls on with the show's classic second episode. Mr. and Mrs. Weir are away for the weekend, and you know what that means: kegger! We revisit all the the memorable lines and moments from this wild ep that allows us to get to know the freaks AND geeks in a whole new light, including the unforgettable Neal Schweiber aka this week's co-host, SAMM LEVINE! As hilarious in real life as he is on-camera, Samm offers up amazing stories about shooting this episode (does anyone remember Jason Segal and Sarah Hagan's hilarious duet?), an encyclopedic knowledge of the show and deep-dives into Neal's hidden feelings for Lindsay. It's the perfect companion piece for "Beers and Weirs", so watch and give us a listen! laughtrackpod.com

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"Freaks and Geeks" Revisited #1 ' "Pilot" w/ Natasha Melnick Mar 11, 2021

It's the first in a series of our most ambitious shows yet - a complete episode-by-episode breakdown of the genius that is Judd Apatow and Paul Fieg's classic one-season wonder, "Freaks and Geeks". Each week, I'm partnering up with one of your favorites from the show to share memories, trivia and behind-the-scenes facts about the greatest 18-episode show about high school life in 1980 ever, and where better to start than the very first episode? Plus, WHO better to kick this series off with than the apple of Sam Weir's eye, Cindy Sanders, played by Natasha Melnick? Natasha and I go deep on everything you've ever wanted to know about this amazing episode, including the iconic, unforgettable school dance scene. Join us, won't you? (and don't forget to subscribe, rate, review and share!)

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Talking "B Positive" & "Less Than Perfect" with SARA RUE Dec 01, 2020

She's been a bright spot on our TV screens for a long time, and now, SARA RUE is back in prime time where she belongs. From her early days on "Roseanne" and "ER" to her own hit sitcom, "Less Than Perfect", we chat about her ENTIRE career and how Sara's work with the legendary Chuck Lorre on "The Big Bang Theory" and "Mom" set the stage for her current role on CBS's latest comedy hit, "B Positive!" As always, this episode supports our friends at No Kid Hungry.

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An EXCLUSIVE Deep-Dive Into Peacock's NEW "Saved By The Bell" with EP Tracey Wigfield Nov 25, 2020

After a LONG wait, Peacock's new "re-imagined" revival of "Saved By The Bell" is here! You've read the reviews, you've seen the show... now get the REAL scoop on everything from new characters and old favorites to writing choices and those Easter Eggs that only hardcore "Bayside Buddies" will spot from the Emmy-Winning mind behind it all, Executive Producer Tracey Wigfield! It's the ultimate companion podcast to the new "Saved By The Bell" on this week's Laugh Track, supporting our friends at No Kids Hungry!

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Talking "The Conners" & "Roseanne" With MICHAEL FISHMAN Oct 27, 2020

Starting his sitcom life at just six years old, Michael Fishman aka "DJ Conner" has literally grown up alongside his TV family... not just during nine top-rated seasons of "Roseanne", but his adult return to Lanford nearly 20 years later on the hit revival, "The Conners". This week, Michael tells all about his life as part of TV's most relatable family and how he fought through 20 years of challenges to find his way home to his family once again. Plus, we deep-dive into his directorial debut - this year's edition of the traditional "Conner's" Halloween Episode!

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A Classic Conversation with CJ PERRY aka WWE Superstar LANA Sep 03, 2020

On this show, we often talk about sitcoms taped in front of a studio audience as a unique type of theatre, but is there any type of TV entertainment more entertaining, more hilarious, and more LIVE than pro wrestling? World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has been a TV constant for decades, and this week, we bring you back to a classic conversation with CJ Perry (better known to WWE fans as LANA) about her amazing career as a consummate entertainer in and out of the ring, from her role in the "Pitch Perfect" movies to mixing it up with household names like John Cena and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Plus, it's another "Catchphrase of the Week" with Vickie Guerrero!

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Talking "Herman's Head" + LOTS More with MOLLY HAGAN Aug 27, 2020

Beyond her countless film appearances and dramatic roles, MOLLY HAGAN is flat-out TV sitcom royalty. From "Friends" to "Seinfeld" all the way back to "The Golden Girls", plus her regular role on Fox's groundbreaking show "Herman's Head", Molly has done it all, worked with EVERYONE from Jennifer Aniston to Bea Arthur and is here to tell us all about it! Plus, AEW's VICKIE Guerrero is back with the "Catchphrase of the Week", all supporting NO KID HUNGRY!

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Answering YOUR Questions about "Freaks and Geeks" and "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" with SARAH HAGAN Aug 20, 2020

Because YOU demanded it, the awesome SARAH HAGAN aka "Millie" is back this week to answer YOUR ?'s about #FreaksandGeeks & #BuffyTheVampireSlayer Plus, #AEW's Vickie Guerrero returns! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerry-strauss6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerry-strauss6/support

Talking "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" with Chloe Bennet, Clark Gregg and the ENTIRE Cast! Aug 13, 2020

This week, "The Laugh Track" brings you an exclusive after-party for one of TV's most exciting - and hilarious - shows, "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD!" After seven amazing seasons, Agent Phil Coulson and crew have finally said farewell in grand fashion, and we've got round-table chats with Clark Gregg, Ming-Na Wen, Chloe Bennet and the ENTIRE cast with their post-finale thoughts as they share, laugh and reflect on the sci-fi ride of their lives. Listen, enjoy and share this one-of-a-kind jam session with Marvel's finest, all supporting our friends at NO KID HUNGRY! Plus, Former WWE/Current AEW Wrestling star VICKIE GUERRERO returns for the "Catchphrase of the Week!"

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Talking "Full House" & "Fuller House" with JODIE SWEETIN Aug 06, 2020

From "How Rude!" to marriage and motherhood, we've watched Jodie Sweetin's "Stephanie Tanner" grow up over the course of TWO hit shows. With "Fuller House" recently wrapping up on Netflix, we caught up with Jodie to reflect on her life in the Tanner family, making her directorial debut, and the nostalgia-filled episode she chose for us to deep-dive into - "The Nearlywed Game".

PLUS: a brand-new segment, as WWE & AEW Pro Wrestling megastar VICKIE GUERRERO drops her TV catchphrase of the week! Grab your earplugs and email us the TV show and character or actor responsible for this week's catchphrase, and we'll shout you out right here on "The Laugh Track!"

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Talking "Parks and Recreation" with JIM O' HEIR Jul 30, 2020

Damn it, Jerry! For JIM O' HEIR, being the punching bag of the Pawnee Parks and Rec Department was a way of life, and for seven awesome seasons, that was fine by him. Jim chatted with us about all things "Parks", from landing the role to figuring out exactly who Jerry (aka Gary aka Larry, and so on) Gergich truly was and why his home life needed to be picture-perfect (including being married to Christie Brinkley!) Plus, Jim gives us an amazing inside scoop on how this year's remotely-produced reunion special came together. It's a fun, in-depth conversation befitting one of TV's most popular feel-good shows... as always, supporting our friends at No Kid Hungry!

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Talking "Everybody Loves Raymond" and More with BRAD GARRETT Jul 23, 2020

He is one of the most prolific comedic performers of tjhis (or any) era of entertainment. From launching his career on the national stage known as "Star Search" to becoming one of the most in-demand voiceover actors in animated TV and films, BRAD GARRETT may be best known as "Robert Barone", downtrodden onlder brother on "Everybody Loves Raymond". From hanging with the Rat Pack to his recent role on "Single Parents", Brad and I discussed his entire career on this classic interview for Edge Magazine just a few years ago, and now you can hear it in it's entirety on "The Laugh Track"!

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Talking "Punky Brewster" & "Family Matters" with CHERIE JOHNSON Jul 16, 2020

We loved as Punky Brewster's partner-in-crime during her childhood and grew up with her for almost a decade as "Maxine" on "Family Matters"... but what was it like for HER growing up on prime time? CHERIE JOHNSON joins us to chat about balancing her teen years with being on TV, emerging as a character alongside "Steve Urkel" and "Waldo Geraldo Faldo", and her upcoming return to her roots alongside Soleil Moon Frye for Peacock's "Punky Brewster" reboot!

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Talking "Friends" and The Fox Network with ALISON LAPLACA Jul 09, 2020

She's done it all, she's worked with everyone and we love her for it. From starring in some of Fox's first sitcoms ever to popping up in A-list comedies like "Cheers" and "Family Ties", ALISON LAPLACA has been an ever-present force on our television screens for many years. This episode, we dive into Alison's entire career before focusing on the role that will live in infamy: Joanna - Bloomingdale's Executive, Chandler's freaky short-term relationship, and Rachel's boss on "Friends". Alison tells all about working with the cast, her character's untimely demise and the long-term affects that the role had on her career... plus LOTS of stories about everyone from John Larroquette to Roseanne & Tom Arnold. If you like TV, don't miss this amazing conversation with one of our generation's most accomplished icons!

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Talking "Freaks and Geeks" with SARAH HAGAN Jul 02, 2020

It was gone before anyone could realize it's genius, but Judd Apatow's brilliant slice of high school life known as "Freaks and Geeks" effectively set the stage for 20 years of well-received TV and big-screen projects to come. In one abbreviated season, the show not only managed to build a world of relatable hilarity for anyone who remembered what high school was REALLY like, but it also managed to help launch the careers of Apatow, James Franco, Linda Cardellini, Seth Rogen, Busy Phillips and countless others. This week, SARAH HAGAN, who played Cardellini's (aka "Lindsay Weir's") best friend "Millie" joins us to talk about the show's casting process, the network's problematic attitude about the show, whether it was ahead of it's time, and the episode she hand-picked to chat about: "Dead Dogs and Gym Teachers".

This show supports No Kids Hungry, a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit working to solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. After 25 years of successfully investing in local nonprofits and helping find the best approaches to eradicating poverty and hunger, Share Our Strength launched No Kid Hungry in 2010.

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Talking "Friends" and "Herman's Head" with JANE SIBBETT Jun 25, 2020

She cut her sitcom teeth on the cult-classic "Herman's Head" before achieving infamy as Carol, Ross Gellar's ex-wife on "Friends". This week, JANE SIBBETT joins us for a super-sized in-depth conversation chock-full of memories from both shows, embracing her role as one of TV's first married lesbian couples, and balancing real-life struggles with her "Friends" family.Plus, we deep-dive into one of "Friends's" most ground-breaking (and hilarious) episodes: "The One With The Lesbian Wedding!" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerry-strauss6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerry-strauss6/support

Talking The NEW "Saved By The Bell" Reboot with TRACEY WIGFIELD Jun 18, 2020

She's shared a creative bunker with everyone from Tina Fey to Mindy Kaling (and scored an Emmy in the process!). After making her mark on shows like "30 Rock" and "The Mindy Project", she created and led "Great News" to a successful two-season run on NBC. Now, the pressure is REALLY on, as generations of rabid fans anxiously anticipate Tracey Wigfield's newest project: a newly-imagined single-camera reboot of "Saved By The Bell"! Fans are clamoring for details, and Tracy doesn't disappoint as we get in-depth about how this show came to be and what we can expect when we all return to Bayside High!

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Talking "Friends" With ALEXANDRA HOLDEN Jun 11, 2020

She's one of the coolest people you'll ever meet, so it's only right that she was invited to hang out at the cool table on TV comedy back in 2000 when she was cast in the role of "Elizabeth Stevens" - aka the college student who sparks a relationship with Ross Gellar aka daughter of Paul Stevens, played by Bruce freakin' Willis, who simultaneously is dating Rachel - got that? Elizabeth chats with us about working with David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston and the man who starred as John McClane in "Die Hard", the movie that Chandler and Joey ironically revere... plus, how she scored the gig, how she was asked to DRESS for the audition, and all things about the episode she chose to break down with us - "The One Where Paul's The Man" (and, in the episode's most memorable scene, "Just A Love Machine"). Get Up, Close and personal with Alexandra Holden on this week's episode!

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Talking "The Cosby Show" with GEOFFREY OWENS Jun 04, 2020

This week, we revisit the Huxtable residence with Geoffrey Owens who played "Elvin", eventual husband to Sondra Huxtable. We chat about his entry on the show, evolving into a full-fledged cast member, and the 2-part episode HE chose - "The Birth". Turn off social media and the news for a bit and travel back with us to the days that a family comedy ruled TV. You'll be glad you did! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerry-strauss6/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gerry-strauss6/support

Talking "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" with NICOLE BILDERBACK May 28, 2020

She burst onto the Hollywood scene back in the 90's with appearances in classic movies like "Clueless" and "Bring It On", and she's been a fixture on our big and small screens ever since. This week, NICOLE BILDERBACK chats with us about the unique experience of stepping into the fastest-paced comedy on TV today (as Captain Kim on this season's premiere) , "Brooklyn Nine-Nine"... plus a whole lot more!

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Talking "Head of the Class" with LESLIE RAE BEGA May 21, 2020

If "Welcome Back Kotter" and "The Big Bang Theory" conceived a baby sitcom, it may well have been "Head of the Class"... an 80's hit about very intelligent teens facing very normal teen problems. With a cast that included sitcom legend Howard Hesseman and a young Robin Givens, one of this ensemble comedy's most popular stars may have been Leslie Bega, who played the gorgeous, whip-smart Maria... but this show was just in Bega's amazing life and career. We chatted with her about her world travels, transitioning in and out of Hollywood, and the episode she hand picked, "Partners", which focused on Maria and her new boyfriend - a rookie actor named Brad Pitt!

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Talking "Everybody Loves Raymond" with ALEX MENESES May 14, 2020

Her IMDB page may as well say "Va-Va-Va-Voom!" because Alex Meneses has been wow'ing us with her vivaciousness, versatility and acting chops for quite some time! We've loved her on everything from dramatic roles to a starring turn on Eva Longoria's "Telenovela", but her most memorable character may be her turn as "Stefania", the exotic beauty that Robert Barone fell for on "Everybody Loves Raymond" who evolved into a recurring character spanning multiple seasons. We chatted about her experience working with the cast at the peak of the show's popularity (both on their soundstage and on location in Italy), wrangling Ray Romano for a fundraising event, and holding her own with Brad Garrett!

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Talking "Seinfeld" with JASON ALEXANDER May 07, 2020

Is there a funnier character in all of TV history than George Costanza? This week, we get some deep insights from the always-entertaining JASON ALEXANDER about his days growing up in Jersey, his love affair with the stage, and his iconic role as "Seinfeld's" neurotic nightmare. What was the partnership like between he and Jerry Seinfeld from the very start? We all have our favorite scenes and episodes from the show, but which does Jason himself hold high on a pedestal? These questions and more are answered here, so if you any kind of "Seinfeld" fan (or simply a fan of TV, acting or people with a passion for those things), you need to listen to this episode!

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Talking "The Office" with AMEENAH KAPLAN Apr 30, 2020

She appeared in The AVENGERS movies, but in real life, this week's guest is an even bigger super hero. From touring the world drumming for everyone from Macy Gray to Rihanna to being Resident Director for "The Lion King" on Broadway, AMEENAH KAPLAN may still be best known for her role of "Val Johnson", warehouse foreman and eventual romantic partner to Craig Robinson's Darryl on the single-camera powerhouse known as"The Office." This week, Ameenah chatted with us about her insanely diverse career, trying to fit in with the cast, and hot times poolside for the episode she appropriately chose for this week's "deep dive": Season 8's "Pool Party!"

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Talking "Full House" & "Fuller House" with ANDREA BARBER Apr 17, 2020

'She's the comedic heart of one of the most popular family sitcoms of all time, bring laughs amidst the baby antics and family hugs. While the character of Kimmy Gibbler endures on both "Full House" (still popular all over the world) and its recent Netflix reboot, "Fuller House", ANDREA BARBER herself just might be even MORE entertaining. We talk about growing up with the Tanners, returning to show business after a two-decade absence, telling all in her recent memoir, and her episode of choice (in which we get to see Kimmy's dramatic side) from the original "Full House": "Birthday Blues!"

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Talking "Married... With Children" with AMANDA BEARSE Apr 02, 2020

There's never been an edgier sitcom or a more raucous studio audience than that which we watched every week on Fox's first flagship hit, "Married... With Children". This week, "Marcy Darcy" herself, AMANDA BEARSE, joins the show to chat about her 11 seasons on the show alongside Al Bundy and family, acting vs. directing, and the gem of an episode that she chose for this week's deep-dive, "The Worst Noel".

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Talking "Frasier" with PERI GILPIN Apr 01, 2020

"The Laugh Track" is here to get up, close and personal with your favorite stars of the most popular TV comedies - past, present and future. On this show, we recognize sitcoms as nothing short of theatre, so it's nothing short of an honor to bring you this week's conversation with a star of one of the classiest comedies in TV history. The show is "Frasier", our guest is PERI GILPIN, and on this show, she tells all about her path to being cast as Roz, the REAL relationship between the cast, and rumors of a reboot... PLUS, we take a deep dive into an episode that SHE chose: "Roz & The Schnoz!"

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