Patrick Duffy "Dallas" Patrick Duffy became one of television's most recognizable stars as Bobby Ewing on the legendary series Dallas, but the stories behind his remarkable career are every bit as fascinating as what happened on screen. Patrick joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing and deeply personal conversation about the extraordinary success of Dallas, his instant friendship with Larry Hagman, the phenomenon of "Who Shot J.R.?" and the incredible secrecy surrounding Bobby Ewing's famous return from the dead in one of television's most unforgettable shower scenes. He also shares hilarious memories of Hagman, reflects on being at his friend's bedside near the end of his life, and opens up about the devastating murder of his parents and how his Buddhist faith helped him survive unimaginable loss. Patrick also talks about losing his wife of 46 years, unexpectedly finding love again with actress Linda Purl, his seven years starring opposite Suzanne Somers on Step by Step, and why, at 77, he's thinking less about fame and more about leaving something meaningful behind. It's Patrick Duffy as you've rarely heard him, funny, candid, emotional, and very much still here. CHAPTERS 00:00 Patrick Duffy joins Still Here Hollywood 00:50 Growing up in Montana 05:28 55 years practicing Buddhism 08:39 The teacher who changed Patrick's life 13:32 How he got Dallas without auditioning 15:41 The infamous Bobby Ewing shower 16:45 When Dallas became a phenomenon 18:54 Meeting Larry Hagman 21:00 Being with Hagman near the end 24:12 The outrageous Larry Hagman story 28:32 Meeting Hagman's mother, Mary Martin 31:12 Bobby Ewing and the original Dallas concept 32:18 The secret filming of the shower scene 37:42 The story behind "Who Shot J.R.?" 41:09 The murder of Patrick's parents 42:47 How Buddhism helped him survive tragedy 50:10 Grieving his wife of 46 years 51:12 Falling in love with Linda Purl 55:27 Reinventing himself on Step by Step 59:44 Working with Suzanne Somers 1:03:09 What Patrick wants his legacy to be 1:10:11 What Larry Hagman would say today

Titus Welliver, the actor who brought detective Harry Bosch to life for more than a decade, joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing and deeply personal conversation on Still Here Hollywood. Welliver opens up about the surprising end of Bosch: Legacy, why he believes devoted fans deserved a better farewell, and the possibility of Harry Bosch returning in a standalone film. But the story behind his most famous role is even more extraordinary. Just months after losing his wife to breast cancer, Welliver was struggling with grief while raising his young daughter. Then came the opportunity that would change everything. He shares the emotional moment he learned he'd been cast as Bosch and why the role meant far more than professional success. Titus also takes us behind the scenes of his work with Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, and Frances McDormand, recalls his years on Deadwood and Sons of Anarchy, and reveals how his own family helped shape the character of Harry Bosch. In an unusually candid conversation, he discusses sobriety, tattoos, childhood tragedy, the complicated relationship with his father, and why he believes closure is a myth. From Hollywood success to heartbreaking loss, this is Titus Welliver as you've rarely heard him. Subscribe to Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko for intimate conversations with the stars you know and love. Support the show and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content at Patreon.com/StillHereHollywood. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Titus Welliver 00:52 The voice and quitting smoking 01:41 Tattoos and sobriety 03:00 The surprising ending of Bosch: Legacy 05:17 The devoted Bosch fan base 09:00 Iconic television characters 10:17 Sons of Anarchy and his mother's reaction 12:01 How much of Titus is in Harry Bosch? 14:52 Michael Connelly's books 16:49 Leading the cast and learning from Mark Harmon 20:00 Patreon and show break 20:50 The story behind the name Titus 22:46 The tragedy and triumph behind Bosch 28:28 A career dry spell and Deadwood 32:37 The challenges of working with David Milch 35:01 Ben Affleck as a director 36:14 A memorable Morgan Freeman moment 40:44 Working with Ben Affleck 42:28 Matt Damon's kindness during a family crisis 46:39 Trauma and the craft of acting 50:14 The origin of "Closure is a myth" 51:11 Learning to live with grief 53:32 Fatherhood and understanding his father 58:19 His children appear on Bosch 1:03:14 Remembering Falcone 1:05:14 Patreon questions and farewell 1:06:08 Closing credits

Jason Priestley, the actor who became a household name playing Brandon Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, joins Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation about Hollywood fame, friendship, heartbreak, and a terrifying brush with death. For ten seasons, Jason was at the center of one of television's biggest cultural phenomena. But behind the sideburns, magazine covers, and worldwide fame was a young actor trying to figure out how to survive success. In this revealing interview, Jason shares intimate memories of his friendships with Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty, including seeing Shannen just one week before her death and the lasting impact of losing Luke, who was also a close family friend. He also recounts his horrific 2002 race car accident, revealing that he lost so much blood that his heart stopped, twice, and that he had to relearn how to speak during his recovery. Jason also opens up about: Why he started staying home when 90210 fame became overwhelming. The real story behind Gabrielle Carteris hiding her age. His complicated encounter with Harvey Weinstein. What surprised him about legendary producer Aaron Spelling. The Hollywood friends he had to cut out of his life. The movie role he desperately wanted but never landed. His return to television in Private Eyes West Coast on The CW. From the Peach Pit to life behind the camera, Jason Priestley reflects on an extraordinary career and the people and experiences that shaped him. This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Subscribe for candid, revealing conversations with the stars you remember and the stories you've never heard. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Jason Priestley 01:29 How Beverly Hills, 90210 changed everything 03:01 When Brandon Walsh became too famous 05:17 Memories of the 90210 years 07:04 How Jason's children discovered his fame 08:11 Gabrielle Carteris and the cast's real ages 09:05 The downside of worldwide fame 11:06 Losing his anonymity 13:39 Remembering Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty 16:10 A message from Still Here Hollywood 16:55 Jason's near-fatal racing accident 19:29 Recovery and life after the crash 22:55 The scars from his accident 25:53 Looking back at his younger self 27:19 Aaron Spelling and the real 90210 set 29:09 Meeting Demi Moore 30:49 Memories of Luke and Shannen's Rolling Stone cover 31:43 Hollywood friendships and jealousy 32:54 Jason's confrontation with Harvey Weinstein 34:10 Private Eyes West Coast and its unexpected return 36:04 Family life on Private Eyes West Coast 38:11 Working and living across North America 39:59 Brandon Walsh versus Matt Shade 42:38 Directing himself on television 44:48 What's next for Jason Priestley 45:40 The Bill & Ted role he wanted 46:36 His last memory of Luke Perry

Kevin Pollak joins Steve Kmetko for one of the funniest and most revealing conversations yet on Still Here Hollywood. This episode is sponsored in part by Quince. Shop Quince at https://www.quince.com/stillhere Thanks to Quince for supporting Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. From performing stand-up comedy at just 10 years old to starring alongside Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis, Gabriel Byrne and Kevin Spacey, Kevin shares unforgettable stories from one of Hollywood's most remarkable careers. He discusses: • The Usual Suspects • A Few Good Men • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Christopher Walken impressions • Jack Nicholson behind the scenes • Bruce Willis and their friendship • Rob Reiner • Aaron Sorkin • Tom Cruise • Martin Scorsese • Barry Levinson • Poker • Podcasting before almost anyone else Kevin also reveals how one casting director told him acting "wasn't for everyone," why he almost passed on The Usual Suspects, and what really happened behind the scenes on some of Hollywood's biggest films. This is one of Kevin Pollak's funniest and most candid interviews. Chapters 00:00 Kevin Pollak joins Still Here Hollywood 02:12 Starting stand-up comedy at age 10 04:45 The football coach who hated his impression 07:22 How stand-up prepared him for acting 10:42 Dana Carvey's audition advice 12:23 The manager who said he couldn't act 15:09 Quince sponsor break 17:13 Christopher Walken and his famous impression 18:21 Steve's uncomfortable Walken interview 20:31 The impression that almost got Pollak in trouble 24:40 Making Christopher Walken laugh 28:15 The Usual Suspects and its unlikely success 35:14 A Few Good Men changes everything 36:00 Jason Alexander almost gets the role 38:51 Remembering Rob Reiner 42:00 Rob Reiner's kindness to Kathy Bates 44:12 Bruce Willis and his family 46:00 Bruce Willis' unforgettable compliment 48:35 Jack Nicholson makes Tom Cruise laugh 50:27 Steve's encounter with Jack Nicholson 53:03 Hollywood poker games and celebrity friends 57:45 James L. Brooks and his Emmy Awards 01:00:13 Getting older and losing touch with pop culture 01:02:39 The benefits of being a character actor 01:05:52 Kevin Pollak's pioneering video podcast 01:09:50 Closing thoughts

Before millions of Americans knew Denise Nicholas as Liz McIntyre on the groundbreaking television series Room 222, she was living through history. Denise traveled through Mississippi and Louisiana with the Free Southern Theater during the Civil Rights Movement, an experience that put her face-to-face with violence, racism and even death threats. In this remarkably candid conversation with Steve Kmetko, Denise recalls bombs being thrown at the stage, sleeping on the floor of Fannie Lou Hamer's home because of gunfire, and the terrifying moment a police officer put a gun to her head. Then came Hollywood. Denise takes us behind the scenes of Room 222, shares memories of Karen Valentine and Michael Constantine, and reveals how Carol O'Connor helped turn her from an actor into a television writer on In the Heat of the Night. She also opens up about her relationship and marriage to legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers, the unsolved murder of her younger sister, a deeply personal secret about the father who raised her, her decision to walk away from acting, and the writing career that became her passion. Plus, Denise reveals the current television series that might just convince her to step in front of the cameras again. It's a remarkable life spanning the Civil Rights Movement, groundbreaking television, Hollywood, love, loss and reinvention. This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. CHAPTERS 00:00 Denise Nicholas joins Still Here Hollywood 01:18 Acting wasn't remotely part of the plan 02:48 Joining the Civil Rights Movement 03:04 Fearing for her life in Mississippi 04:01 Her mother stops speaking to her 05:13 What America gets wrong about the Civil Rights era 06:09 Bombs, gunfire and Fannie Lou Hamer 07:25 From Civil Rights activist to Room 222 10:42 Racism behind the scenes in Hollywood 13:50 A police officer puts a gun to Denise's head 15:10 The truth about Lloyd Haynes 15:21 Remembering Michael Constantine and Karen Valentine 17:31 Old-school Hollywood behind the scenes 19:31 Carol O'Connor turns Denise into a writer 21:25 What happened after Room 222 24:17 Turning down demeaning Hollywood roles 25:28 Race and opportunity in Hollywood 27:49 What Carol O'Connor was really like 29:45 The murder of Denise's sister 31:33 How Denise met Bill Withers 32:35 What Bill Withers was really like 35:00 Why marriage was difficult for Denise 36:03 Her massive celebrity wedding to Jim Hill 37:06 Becoming an author 40:19 Why she called her memoir Finding Home 40:51 Why Denise walked away from acting 42:49 Freshwater Road and owning her words 44:17 The family secret she carried for decades 47:18 The role that could bring Denise back 49:25 What gives her hope 49:53 A surprise message from Tai Babilonia 51:57 Looking back at race in America

Anson Williams became a television icon as Potsie Weber on Happy Days, but his Hollywood story goes far beyond Arnold’s Drive-In. Anson joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing look back at more than five decades in show business, including how he stumbled into his first acting job with a young Steven Spielberg, what Garry Marshall taught the Happy Days cast about surviving Hollywood, and the extraordinary day John Lennon secretly showed up on the Happy Days set with his son Julian. Anson also tells the remarkable story of how his connection to Dr. Henry Heimlich helped bring the Heimlich maneuver to national television, remembers his late Happy Days co-star Erin Moran, talks about working with Bette Davis and Hollywood legends including Milton Berle and Ethel Merman, and explains how Ron Howard helped inspire his second career as a television director. Plus, Anson discusses his newest project, Crazy Mama, starring Linda Purl. It’s an hour of Hollywood history from someone who was there for an astonishing amount of it. CHAPTERS 00:00 Anson Williams joins Still Here Hollywood 01:00 Growing up in Los Angeles and trying to break into show business 04:00 The disastrous audition that launched his career 07:24 His first real break 09:00 How a sit-in at a talent agency changed everything 12:00 His first acting job, directed by Steven Spielberg 14:22 Would social media have changed his career? 17:05 Happy Days becomes his big break 17:26 The real story of the original Happy Days pilot 19:37 Why the Happy Days cast became so close 21:03 What made Garry Marshall special 22:11 How Anson turned Potsie into a second career 25:46 How Happy Days helped spread the Heimlich maneuver 30:34 Who made Anson laugh hardest on Happy Days? 33:23 John Lennon secretly visits the Happy Days set 35:43 What changed after Ron Howard left 37:19 Working with Bette Davis 41:47 Remembering Marion Ross 42:43 Becoming a television director 45:35 Growing up around Hollywood legends 49:38 Working with Ethel Merman 50:28 Remembering Erin Moran 52:19 The most important lesson he learned as a director 53:37 Learning to direct science fiction 56:03 Crazy Mama and Linda Purl 1:01:07 Anson Williams looks ahead

Linda Purl has spent more than five decades building an extraordinary career across television, film, Broadway and music. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Linda joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, candid and surprisingly personal conversation about Happy Days, Matlock, The Office, Andy Griffith, Garry Marshall, aging in Hollywood and the unexpected love story that brought her and Dallas star Patrick Duffy together. Linda reveals what The Office was really like behind the scenes, why Happy Days had only one bathroom for the cast and crew, and the remarkable story Andy Griffith told her about fighting for his role in A Face in the Crowd. She also opens up about reconnecting with Patrick Duffy during COVID, their nightly Zoom conversations and the moment he finally drove from Oregon to Colorado to see if their friendship could become something more. Plus, Linda talks about returning to the stage, her lifelong love of music, handling criticism, getting older without “giving up,” and how she and Patrick turned a 70-year-old family sourdough starter into Duffy's Dough and a mission to help fight food insecurity. It's Linda Purl, still working, still laughing, still singing and very much Still Here. YOUTUBE CHAPTERS 00:00 Linda Purl Is Still Here
01:02 Growing Up in Japan
07:34 Becoming an Actor
10:42 Auditioning for The Office
12:17 Garry Marshall and the Happy Days Family
14:49 The Truth About Improv on The Office
16:20 The Lasting Bonds of Happy Days
18:26 Returning to Happy Days as a Different Character
20:16 Working With Andy Griffith on Matlock
21:58 Andy Griffith's Wild Elia Kazan Story
24:30 Linda's Advice for Young Actors
27:43 Criticism and Bad Reviews
29:21 Social Media and the New Hollywood
32:37 Aging in Hollywood
34:20 Linda's Other Career as a Singer
38:55 Her New Album, From My Heart
41:33 Reinvention and Gregory Harrison's Life Lesson
44:22 Playing 16 Characters in Crazy Mama
47:55 Falling in Love With Patrick Duffy
53:05 Patrick's 70-Year-Old Sourdough Starter
56:36 Turning Duffy's Dough Into a Business
1:03:33 What Linda Hopes People Remember

Elisa Donovan became forever recognizable as Amber, Cher Horowitz's fabulously overdressed rival in the 1995 classic Clueless. But behind one of the most memorable characters of the '90s is an actress, writer and mother whose life took turns she never could have imagined. Elisa joins Steve Kmetko for a candid conversation about landing Clueless, creating Amber from the mean girls she knew growing up, working with Alicia Silverstone, and the Clueless joke she didn't even understand when she delivered it. She also opens up about Brittany Murphy, sharing a hilarious memory from the Clueless set and revealing the troubling signs she says she witnessed the last time she saw Brittany before her death. Elisa talks about nearly landing the lead in Showgirls, climbing into bed with Jason Priestley on her first day of Beverly Hills, 90210, her frustration during Sabrina the Teenage Witch, losing her father to cancer, and the extraordinary dreams that changed the way she thinks about grief and death. Plus, Elisa explains why she believes Hollywood is losing the kinds of movies that once gave actors and storytellers room to take chances. This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, from Clueless, actor Elisa Donovan. 00:00 Elisa Donovan joins Still Here Hollywood 01:54 Knowing she wanted to become an actor 04:04 The personality trait that helped her survive Hollywood 05:32 Her first television break on Blossom 07:01 The Showgirls role she desperately wanted 10:14 Learning from rejection in Hollywood 11:41 Did anyone know Clueless would become a classic? 13:19 The intimidating Clueless audition 15:34 Learning how television really works 15:50 Her first day in bed with Jason Priestley on 90210 18:04 Nearly walking away from acting after Sabrina 19:53 Behind the scenes of Clueless 20:00 Remembering Brittany Murphy on set 22:00 Learning Brittany Murphy had died 22:46 The troubling signs Elisa says she witnessed 25:52 Still Here Hollywood 27:12 Breckin Meyer and remembering Brittany 28:25 The real girls who inspired Amber 30:07 Why Amber was so much fun to play 31:13 How Clueless changed Elisa's life 34:22 The improvised moments that made the movie 35:48 The Clueless joke Elisa didn't understand 36:29 Why Clueless still connects 30 years later 38:09 What Hollywood has lost 41:44 Becoming a writer 44:41 What writing gave her that acting couldn't 46:05 Writing Wake Me When You Leave 48:13 Losing her father and losing her way 50:32 The dreams that changed everything 53:18 Writing through grief 56:01 What Elisa would tell Amber today

Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis joins Steve Kmetko for a remarkably candid conversation about The Shield, Fantastic Four, The Commish, Hollywood, artificial intelligence, reinvention, family, failure, and the future of the entertainment business. Chiklis opens up about the dramatic changes he's witnessed in Hollywood and why he believes the industry has contracted far more than many people realize. He discusses his concerns about AI, actors losing control of their own likenesses, and what happens when technology companies become some of Hollywood's most powerful players. Michael also reveals how his wife helped convince him to completely reinvent himself after The Commish, how he developed Vic Mackey for The Shield, and why he still proudly defends his Fantastic Four movies and his portrayal of Ben Grimm, The Thing. Away from Hollywood, Chiklis gets emotional talking about finally visiting Greece, becoming a grandfather, his family, and what he's learned about failure after decades in show business. And then there's Elton John. Michael tells an extraordinary story about randomly encountering Elton John in a Boston Versace store, discovering Elton was a fan of The Commish, and ultimately watching Elton change his concert for Michael's wife and perform "Candle in the Wind" especially for her. It's Michael Chiklis, candid, funny, thoughtful, occasionally profane, and completely unfiltered. This is Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. 00:00 Michael Chiklis Joins Still Here Hollywood01:02 Growing Up in an Artistic Greek Family04:32 The Moment Michael Knew He'd Be an Actor07:01 Surviving Hollywood and a Changing Industry09:00 Michael Sounds Off on AI and Owning Your Image11:32 Tech Giants, Mergers and the Future of Hollywood14:35 Why AI Worries Michael Chiklis23:30 Finally Visiting Greece27:17 "A Hard Guy With a Caramel Center"28:03 Becoming a Grandfather31:07 The Commish vs. The Shield33:40 Creating Vic Mackey39:26 How Michael Reinvented Himself45:11 Fantastic Four and Becoming The Thing48:13 Michael Chiklis, the Musician53:42 Why Failure Is Necessary55:21 What Makes Michael Happiest58:15 The Incredible Elton John Story1:06:45 What's Still Left on Michael's Bucket List1:08:32 Why Michael Won't Talk Politics1:09:12 Remembering Telly Savalas

Richard Kind has seemingly worked with everyone, and he has the stories to prove it. The beloved character actor joins Steve Kmetko for a hilarious, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Second City to Mad About You, Spin City, Scrubs, Pixar and beyond. Richard remembers working alongside Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen, explains what Christopher Walken taught him simply by watching him act, talks about his experiences with Disney and Pixar, and reveals why he still considers himself an actor rather than a comedian. And then there is George Clooney. Kind shares a hilarious prank involving Clooney's Oscar, a TSA agent and a very heavy suitcase, before telling a far more revealing story about the man Clooney was before ER made him a superstar. During the Los Angeles riots, Kind planned to leave town with friends. Clooney had another idea. It's funny, thoughtful, wonderfully unpredictable and very Richard Kind. CHAPTERS 00:00 Richard Kind Is Still Here 01:17 The Character Actor Dining Society 03:40 George Clooney's Oscar Prank 06:13 Richard Kind's Second City Years 08:08 "The Harvard of Comedy" 09:19 Chasing the Dream of Acting 11:07 Did His Family Think He'd Make It? 13:20 Why Li'l Abner Should Come Back 14:12 Songs That Have Aged VERY Badly 16:17 Richard's First Television Job 18:38 Learning Television With Mary Tyler Moore 21:40 How Richard Met George Clooney 22:39 "I'm the Luckiest Guy in the World" 24:04 Richard Says He's NOT a Comedic Actor 27:02 Why He Prefers Single-Camera Acting 28:45 Remembering Linda Lavin and Tony Roberts 31:30 Spin City, Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen 32:59 What Actors Actually Do 37:20 The Torturous "Drive Home" 39:18 Mid-Century Modern and James Burrows 42:49 Why Fans Still Love Him on Scrubs 43:04 Richard Kind Calls Bill Lawrence a Genius 46:27 Recording Family Guy and American Dad 50:11 The Truth About Working for Disney 52:09 Richard Kind vs. Marvel Movies 57:40 What Richard Really Thinks of Amal Clooney 1:00:30 George Clooney Before He Was Famous 1:00:47 The Incredible LA Riots Story 1:03:46 Richard Says Goodbye