Charles Correll
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
For today’s podcast, we step back into the golden age of radio. Yes, radio, that magical wooden box that once entertained America before we all started staring at our phones and arguing with our wi-fi. Today we’re rewinding the clock to when sound effects were made with coconut shells, scripts were held together with hope and caffeine, and one show stopped the nation in its tracks, “Amos’ n’ Andy.” And at the heart of it all was the incredibly talented Charles Correll, the voice of Andy Brown. Actor, writer, producer, sound effects guy and probably if something broke in the studio...
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Tovah Feldshuh
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Welcome to the Bob Barry podcast, featuring a six-time Emmy and Tony nominee, a film and television legend, and a woman whose voice can command a courtroom or a comedy club. From portraying Golda Meir, to lighting up screens in shows like her role of Deanna Monroe in “The Walking Dead” and Neomi in “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” she brings intelligence, fire, humor, and heart to everything she touches. At the time, Tovah was in Milwaukee, appearing in “The Sound of Music.” She has an interesting story about her name and is not afraid to make fun of it on stage.
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Bobby Vinton
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Many of you who are familiar with our podcast know that music legend Bobby Vinton has been a friend of ours for many years. Recently the Wisconsin Historical Society unearthed an interview with Bobby that hasn’t been heard on this program. Those of you not familiar with this chart- topping sensation I only need to tell you he was the voice that defined romance. When the world needed a love song, he gave us one. He’s the man behind timeless classics like “Blue Velvet,” “Roses are Red,” and “Mr. Lonely.” And besides all that, Bobby was a television and movie star. And he’s a...
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Don Garlits
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Strap in and fire it up. This podcast has the man, the machine, and a quarter mile of pure nerve. They call him Big Daddy Don Garlits, the pioneer who changed drag racing forever. He was a multiple world champion, founder of the legendary swamp rat dragsters and a hall of fame icon, whose name still echoes down the strip every time the lights drop. Garlits helped turn drag racing into a national spectacle – speed, science and fearless determination. (Photo shows WOKY’s Barney Pip and I with our trophies won at the Great Lakes Dragway.)
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Celia Weston
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Today’s podcast guest is one of those actors where you say, ‘Wait a minute, I love her…what do I know her from? And the answer is: Everything. Broadway, film, television, award-winning drama, awkward family dinners – she’s done it all. She’s been nominated for an Oscar, stolen scenes from Hollywood legends and made us laugh cry and rethink Thanksgiving conversations. If you’ve ever watched a movie and thought, ‘That character feels dangerously real,’ chances are it was Celia Weston. You’ve seen her on “Alice,” “Parenthood,” Modern Family” and “In the...
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Robert Carradine
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Some of your probably grew up watching Robert Carradine as Lewis in “Revenge of the Nerds.” He was the guy who made being smart not just cool, but heroic. But that’s just one chapter in a really interesting career, as he will reveal. Bob comes from one of Hollywood’s most well-known acting families that included his father John and brother David Carradine. Robert has spent decades working in film and TV, building a body of work that goes way beyond any single role.
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Kim Morgan Greene
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Welcome back to the podcast. Today’s guest is someone you’re going to love hearing from, Kim Morgan Greene. You might remember her from her breakout role on the classic tv hit “Dynasty,” or from her many stage and screen performances since then. Kim’s an actress, a singer and a storyteller, with plenty of great experiences to share. But trust me, Kim is way more fun than any soap opera plotline. We’re going to laugh, trade stories, and maybe even get a little behind-the-scenes-gossip.
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Debbie Weems
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
If Captain Kangaroo was a part of your childhood, then you’ll remember Debbie “Feebee” Weems. She was a regular on the “Captain Kangaroo” show from 1973 to 1978. She acted, sang songs, and was the voice of the puppet character, Baby Duck. This short interview took place during the filming of the Kangaroo show at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois. If you Google “Debbie Weems,” you’ll see that, sadly, her life ended in tragedy.
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Stanley Kramer
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
In March of 1960, Stanley Kramer had the honor of being the first star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Now, nearly 3,000 stars later, this podcast shines a light on one of Hollywood’s most fearless filmmakers. Kramer, known as the message movie master, never shied away from tackling the big issues of his time – racism, war, nuclear fear, and social justice. With classics like “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “2001, A Space Odyssey,” “High Noon,” and “Judgment at Nuremberg,” Kramer proved that movies could both entertain and challenge audiences to think. His bold vision and...
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Bobby Bare
Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews
Today, we’re joined by a true legend of country music, a man whose storytelling has shaped generations of songs and singers. With a career spanning over six decades he’s given us unforgettable hits like “Detroit City” and “500 Miles From Home,” plus one that we’ll talk about, that caused some controversy and was banned from play at some radio stations. Bobby Bare has been celebrated as one of Nashville’s most genuine voices. He’s a Grammy winner and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the master of weaving real life into music.
info_outlineWelcome back to the podcast. Today’s guest is someone you’re going to love hearing from, Kim Morgan Greene. You might remember her from her breakout role on the classic tv hit “Dynasty,” or from her many stage and screen performances since then. Kim’s an actress, a singer and a storyteller, with plenty of great experiences to share. But trust me, Kim is way more fun than any soap opera plotline. We’re going to laugh, trade stories, and maybe even get a little behind-the-scenes-gossip.