Book Episodes

In Part Two of Tony Miros’ fascinating conversation with trailblazing director, producer, and writer Susan Seidelman, the story behind “Desperately Seeking Susan” takes center stage. Susan reveals how Madonna first entered her orbit as an unknown downtown artist—and how, during filming, she transformed into an international superstar almost overnight. From a casual screen test on the streets of New York to the sudden frenzy surrounding the production just weeks later, Susan shares surprising beh...

Trailblazing director, producer, & writer Susan Seidelman, best known for directing Madonna in her breakout role in “Desperately Seeking Susan,” joins Tony Miros for a lively conversation celebrating the film’s 40th anniversary. They revisit the slightly magical New York City that helped shape the movie’s unforgettable vibe & recall the surreal experience of watching an unknown young singer suddenly become a global superstar almost overnight. From the iconic music to the unexpected twists behind...

In Part Two of Tony Miros’ candid and entertaining conversation with two-time Emmy winner Bonnie Bartlett Daniels, the legendary actress pulls back the curtain on one of television’s most beloved dramas, “St. Elsewhere.” Bonnie reveals that she originally auditioned for the head nurse before producers invited her to play Ellen Craig opposite her real-life husband, William Daniels. What began as a small role quickly evolved into one of the show’s most memorable relationships — though many of thei...

In Part One of this candid and captivating two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with two-time Emmy winner Bonnie Bartlett Daniels — best known as Ellen Craig on “St. Elsewhere” — for a fascinating journey through nearly a century of life in and around Hollywood. At 96, Bonnie is sharp, funny, and wonderfully outspoken. She shares how her memoir “Middle of the Rainbow” began as a screenplay years ago before being revived during the #MeToo movement, when she decided it was finall...

In Part Two of this wildly entertaining and revealing conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with actress, screenwriter, and author Denise Nicholas, whose career places her at the center of some of Hollywood’s most unforgettable moments. Denise walks us through her film journey—from the Aaron Spelling TV thriller “Five Desperate Women” to the cult classic “Blacula,” the first film to feature a Black vampire. She shares unforgettable stories about working with Sidney Poitier,...

In Part One of this fascinating two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with actress, writer, and trailblazing entertainer Denise Nicholas, best known for her iconic roles on the groundbreaking comedy-drama “Room 222” and the acclaimed series “In the Heat of the Night.” Denise opens up about her powerful new memoir, “Finding Home,” and why writing about her own life proved far more challenging than writing her celebrated novel, “Freshwater Road.” Denise reflects on growing up in D...

In Part Two of this wildly entertaining conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with legendary casting director Joel Thurm, pulling back the curtain on the chaos, creativity, and pure magic behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic projects. From producing The Boy in the Plastic Bubble under impossible time constraints to stepping in behind the scenes on Grease—without ever getting official credit—Joel shares jaw-dropping stories that prove how much really happens off camera. The h...

In Part One of this must-listen, two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with legendary casting director Joel Thurm to explore his extraordinary Hollywood journey & the stories behind his new memoir, Sex, Drugs & Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director. From humble beginnings to shaping TV and film history, Joel shares how a kid who grew up on his grandfather’s dairy farm in Brooklyn—with cows and a love for The Wizard of Oz and Some Like It Hot—found his way into the heart of s...

In the thrilling conclusion of this two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive into the extraordinary life and career of Eric Roberts, one of Hollywood’s most enduring and versatile actors. Eric candidly opens up about his journey to sobriety—how one fateful night at a wrap party in New York introduced him to cocaine, sparking years of struggle that he ultimately overcame through the unwavering love and support of his wife. Today, he credits that love as the greatest force in...

In the first half of this two-part conversation, host Tony Miros dives deep into the extraordinary life and career of Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts—a Hollywood legend with over 700 screen credits and five decades in the business. From his early years in Atlanta to chasing his dreams in the wild world of 1970s New York City, Eric’s story is filled with unforgettable moments and colorful characters. Along the way, Eric opens up about his newly released memoir Runaway Train: Or, The Story of M...

In part 2 of this special two-part interview, Tony Miros continues his lively chat with Didi Conn, forever beloved as “Frenchy” in Grease. Didi shares the charming story of her Paramount audition—performing the “Men are rats!” scene—then stopping at a real “Frenchy’s Beauty Parlor” to get into character. Though she initially hoped to play Rizzo, fate steered her to Frenchy. She recalls bonding with the cast during a sock hop, working under Randal Kleiser’s collaborative direction, and how choreo...

In the first half of this special two-part conversation, Tony Miros chats with the incomparable Didi Conn—forever beloved as “Frenchy” from the classic movie musical Grease. Didi spills delightful behind-the-scenes stories about her co-stars (including the honorary “papi” who looks out for all the Greasers), the making of her book Frenchy’s Grease Scrapbook, and how the cast’s stage experience shaped the film’s magic. She even shares the origin of the iconic “Brusha Brusha Brusha” moment. ...

During the second part of Tony’s fascinating conversation with actor, dancer, singer and author George Chakiris, they discuss his move from Hollywood to New York to find work on Broadway, how he was cast in the role of Riff, leader of the Jets, after auditioning for Jerome Robbins for the London production of “West Side Story”– which he worked on for two years before winning the role of Bernardo for the film version directed by Robert Wise, his memories of filming the multi-award winning movie c...