Reliving My Youth Podcast

William Sanderson (Deadwood, Newhart)

Noel catches up with William Sanderson. The veteran character actor perhaps is best known as E. B. Farnum in HBO's Deadwood. Sanderson played Larry in Newhart from 1982 to 1990, famous for the catchphrase, "Hi. I'm Larry. This is my brother Darryl. This is my other brother Darryl." William has appeared in many movies, and is known for his role in the 1982 cult classic, Blade Runner as J. F. Sebastian. Last year, Sanderson released an autobiography about his career, Yes, I'm That Guy: The Rough-and-Tumble Life of a Character Actor.

Burt Ward (Dick Grayson/Robin on the Batman TV show)

Noel catches up with Burt Ward. The legendary actor is best known as Dick Grayson/Robin on the Batman 60's TV show. Burt received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this year. More importantly, Burt and his wife, Tracy, have rescued over 15,000 dogs. They have started Gentle Giants Dog Food and Care Programs.

 

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J.R. Richards (former lead singer of Dishwalla)

Noel catches up with J.R. Richards. The singer-songwriter is the former frontman of Dishwalla. The band's biggest hit was "Counting Blue Cars," which reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and number one on the Billboard Modern Rock charts in 1996. The song won Billboard Award for Rock Track of the Year 1997. J.R. talks about whether the song was a blessing or a curse. Dishwalla broke up in 2005 and reformed three years later without J.R., who embarked on a solo career. J.R. latest release, "Under The Covers," features some of J.R.'s favorite songs

Rachel Haden (That Dog., The Haden Triplets)

Noel catches up with Rachel Haden. The talented musician, alongside sisters Tanya and Petra, formed The Haden Triplets. Their father was the late great jazz bassist Charlie Haden. Rachel is the bassist in That Dog. and has worked with Weezer and Jimmy Eat World. Rachel's latest release is a collaboration with Boo Hewerdine called, Wanderlust.

Chad McNamara (The Doodlebops)

Noel catches up with Chad McNamara, who played Rooney Doodle on The Doodlebops. The show ran for three seasons on the Disney Channel. Chad talks about getting the role of Rooney, shares some behind the scenes stories, and tells us why the show lasted just three seasons.

Bruce Van Dusen (Famed TV Commercial Director)

Noel catches up with Bruce Van Dusen. The famed TV commercial director just released his memoir, 60 Stories About 30 Seconds. Bruce shares stories with the celebrities he has directed like Geena Davis, Charles Bronson, Clint Eastwood and Andre Agassi. Bruce talks about how he got his first commercial, which was Crazy Eddie's.

 

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Ilene Graff (Mr. Belvedere)

Noel catches up with actress and Grammy-nominated singer Ilene Graff, who played Marsha Owens for six seasons on ABC's Mr. Belvedere. Ilene began her career on Broadway in Neil Simon's Promises Promises. Ilene went on to play Sandy for two-and-a-half years in the original Broadway production of Grease, but her biggest Broadway triumph was creating the role of Cleo musical comedy hit I Love My Wife. Ilene guest-starred on Three's Company and Mork and Mindy. She talks about working with John Ritter and Robin Williams. She starred alongside Rodney Dangerfield in the movie Ladybugs.

Boo Hewerdine

Noel catches up with Boo Hewerdine. The singer-songwriter was the lead singer and songwriter of the band, The Bible. Some of their hits included "Graceland", "Honey Be Good" and "Crystal Palace." Following the band's breakup, Hewerdine collaborated with Darden Smith, Eddi Reader and Squeeze's Chris Difford. His song for Reader, "Patience of Angels", brought a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award for songwriting in 1995.

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Nick Jameson (24)

Noel catches up with Nick Jameson, probably best known as Russian President Yuri Suvarov on 24. Nick has had a very successful voice acting career, having had roles in Frozen, Clifford, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars, voicing Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, and Clifford. On screen, he has had guest-starring roles on Alias and Lost. Nick produced several early albums for the rock band Foghat, best known for the song, Slow Ride, and joined the band as their bass player for the 1975 album Fool for the City. He also released two solo albums on the Motown label.

Jason Mendelsohn

Noel catches up with Jason Mendelsohn, who at 44, was diagnosed with Stage IV HPV Throat Cancer. He created SupermanHPV.com for one main purpose, to help those diagnosed with HPV related oral cancer maintain a positive attitude and become mentally strong while battling this cancer.