Movie Star Episodes

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Aug. 10, 2025

Episode 131 – Frenchy Forever: Talking Everything Grease with Didi Conn – Part 1

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. ...
Guest: Didi Conn
126
June 29, 2025

Episode 126 – Reminiscing with ‘60s “It” Girl Turned Glam Queen Leigh Taylor-Young – Part 2

In Part Two of this must-hear Hollywood Obsessed conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with the radiant Leigh Taylor-Young as she opens up about her most iconic roles & emotional moments from her legendary career. Leigh reflects on the cult sci-fi classic Soylent Green, sharing what it was like working alongside Charlton Heston and her beloved co-star Edward G. Robinson, with whom she developed a deep off-screen bond. Her memories of their final wrap party goodbye will move you t...
115
April 20, 2025

Episode 115 – Beaming Down the Laughs: A Wild Ride with "3rd Rock from the Sun" Star French Stewart

Hold onto your antennas! In this hilarious and heartfelt new episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros welcomes the wonderfully quirky and endlessly talented French Stewart—the unforgettable Harry Solomon from the iconic sitcom “3rd Rock from the Sun!” French dives into his journey from a small-town kid in New Mexico to becoming one of TV’s most beloved oddballs. He shares how a random nudge from his mom landed him in college, how he fell in love with comedy thanks to Steve Martin and...
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Feb. 9, 2025

Episode 106 – Dancing On The Edge With Legendary “West Side Story” Star Russ Tamblyn - Part 2

In the second half of Tony's conversation with actor Russ Tamblyn, he reflects on receiving an Academy Award nomination for "Peyton Place." He shares experiences working with Elvis Presley in "Jailhouse Rock," discusses landing a role in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" without knowing how to dance, and describes filming the iconic number "Goin' Courtin'" with Jane Powell. He shares his experience working with Jerome Robbins on "West Side Story," emphasizing how strict Robbins was with the d...
Guest: Russ Tamblyn
105
Feb. 9, 2025

Episode 105 – Dancing On The Edge With Legendary “West Side Story” Star Russ Tamblyn - Part 1

In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews legendary actor Russ Tamblyn, who is best known for portraying Riff, the leader of the Jets gang in the classic 1961 Academy Award-winning musical “West Side Story.” During their fascinating conversation, Russ expresses his surprise that people still ask him about “West Side Story” all these decades later. He reveals that it took him 25 years to write his memoir, “Dancing on the Edge,” and describes the challenging p...
Guest: Russ Tamblyn
56
Feb. 26, 2024

Episode 56 – Center Stage With Legendary "West Side Story" Star & Oscar Winner George Chakiris - Part 2

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...
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Feb. 26, 2024

Episode 55 - Center Stage With Legendary "West Side Story" Star & Oscar Winner George Chakiris - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with legendary actor, dancer, singer, and author GEORGE CHAKIRIS who is best known for winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing the role of Bernardo in the 1961 film version of WEST SIDE STORY! During their fascinating two-part conversation George tells host Tony Miros about writing his memoir “My West Side Story” with co-author Lindsay Harrison, making his film debut at the age of 15 in the chorus of the MGM fi...