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180
July 12, 2026

Episode 180 – Getting Too Close For Comfort With Lydia Cornell – Part 2

In Part Two of Tony Miros' conversation with actress, author, and speaker Lydia Cornell, the “Too Close for Comfort” star pulls back the curtain on one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. Lydia shares what it was really like working alongside Emmy Award winner Ted Knight, the magic that made the series a hit, and the enormous pressure she faced as one of television's biggest sex symbols. She opens up about the relentless scrutiny over her appearance, the tabloids spying on the set, and the behind-the-...
Guest: Lydia Cornell
179
July 12, 2026

Episode 179 – Getting Too Close For Comfort With Lydia Cornell – Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros welcomes actress, author, and speaker Lydia Cornell, beloved by millions as Sara Rush, the lovable daughter of Ted Knight's Henry Rush on the hit ABC sitcom “Too Close for Comfort.” More than 45 years after its debut, Lydia reflects on the series that launched her career and made her a television icon. Lydia opens up about becoming one of TV's biggest sex symbols during the early 1980s. She reveals how ABC required her to pose for a bi...
Guest: Lydia Cornell
171
May 17, 2026

Episode 171 – From Airplane! To Sharknado – Getting To Know Legendary TV & Film Star Robert Hays – Part 1

In Part One of this entertaining and nostalgic conversation, Robert Hays takes listeners on a journey through his remarkable life and career — from growing up as a self-described “Marine brat” constantly moving around the world, to becoming one of television and film’s most recognizable stars. Robert opens up about spending his childhood in Turkey, struggling with shyness, becoming a class clown to fit in, and dreaming his way through school while staring out classroom windows imagining somethin...
Guest: Robert Hays
152
Dec. 28, 2025

Episode 152 – Douglas Barr Unscripted: “The Fall Guy,” “Designing Women” & Reinventing Life – Part 2

In the conclusion of this revealing two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his candid & wide-ranging chat with former ’80s TV heartthrob Douglas Barr, diving deeper into his most beloved roles & his evolution from actor to writer & director. Doug shares the story behind landing the role of Colonel Bill Stillfield, Charlene Frazier’s charming boyfriend (and later husband) on “Designing Women,” thanks in part to his connection with producer Larry Thompson that he met while he was working...
Guest: Douglas Barr
145
Nov. 14, 2025

Episode 145 - Chatting With Actress Anne-Marie Johnson About Hollywood, Fame, & Her New Film "The Addiction Of Hope" - Part 1

In Part 1 of this lively two-episode deep dive, host Tony Miros sits down with the always captivating Anne-Marie Johnson to explore her remarkable journey from a starstruck L.A. kid to a celebrated actress with decades of iconic credits. Anne-Marie takes us back to her days at John Marshall High School—where, yes, they were literally filming the carnival scenes of “Grease” while she was taking her class photo. Inspired by comedy giants Carol Burnett and Lucille Ball, she grew up devouring ...
139
Oct. 5, 2025

Episode 139 - From Wings to Chicago Med: Steven Weber’s Incredible Hollywood Career - Part 1

In the first half of this entertaining two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed actor Steven Weber, who became a household name in the 1990s as Brian Hackett on the beloved sitcom “Wings.” Tony kicks things off by diving into Weber’s New York roots, his artistic family background, and his early love of TV and retro pop culture. Weber reflects on his training at the famed High School of Performing Arts—the very one featured in “Fame”—where gritty, diverse surroundings...
Guest: Steven Weber
109
March 9, 2025

Episode 109 – Talking Funny With “Empty Nest” Star David Leisure - Part 1

In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed”, host Tony Miros sits down with actor David Leisure, best known as Charley Dietz on the sitcom “Empty Nest” & the hilariously deceptive pitchman Joe Isuzu in the iconic ’80s & ’90s commercials. David opens up about how humor became his defense mechanism against childhood bullying. Growing up in suburban San Diego as a “latchkey kid,” he found solace in old movies & Westerns. A dramatic weight loss in high school led him to join the drama club, ...
Guest: David Leisure