Celebrity Stage Stories with Gerry Strauss

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

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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.

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!

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

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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!"

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

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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!"

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

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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!

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

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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"!