Up Next with John Contratti: Recent Episodes
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Actress Sharon Gless stops by to look back on her illustrious career including her iconic television series "Cagney and Lacey".
Actor Jim J. Bullock stops by to talk about the role that made him a household name and other roles that followed.
Actress Teresa Ganzel stops by to look back on some past roles and shares what she's up to today.
Instagram sensation Rosie Webber stops by to talk about her start as a singer and what's going on today with her career.
Entertainment and broadcast journalist Steve Kmetko stops by to share stories about his life and to discuss his podcast, "Still Here Hollywood".
Stage and screen star Adrienne Barbeau visits "Up Next" to look back at past roles and talk about her two new films.
Actress Didi Conn visits "Up Next" to look back on past work, and talks about her upcoming film and television roles.
Oscar winner David Shire and Tony winner Richard Maltby Jr. stop by to talk about their new production, "Maltby and Shire's About Time".
Stage and screen actor Anthony Rapp stops by to look back on past roles and share what he's working on today.
TCM host Dave Karger returns to "Up Next" to share his predictions for the 98th Annual Academy Awards.
Two time Tony nominee Carmen Cusack stops by to look back on some of her past roles and shares what's ahead.
Author Greg Ehrbar stops by to talk about his new book, "Hanna Barbera: The Recorded History".
Actor and host Zay Harding stops by to talk about his CBS series, "The Visioneers With Zay Harding".
Author, actor, director and playwright Luke Yankee stops by to share his life with his mom, actress Eileen Heckert and tells us about his new play, "Marilyn, Mom and Me".
Television and film favorite Morgan Fairchild stops by to look back on some of her past roles and to talk about her new podcast, "2 B*tches From Texas".
Pop culture icon Lindsay Wagner visits "Up Next" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Bionic Woman".
Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning composer Marc Shaiman stops by to talk about his new autobiography "Never Mind The Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner".
Actor Scott Schwartz stops by to take a look back at some of his past roles, including the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story".
Acting legend Richard Thomas shares some of his roles from the past six decades and talks about his latest stage role, "Mark Twain Tonight".
Actor Daniel Davis visits "Up Next" to tell stories of his life on stage and screen, and how his breakout role on the popular sitcom "The Nanny", put him on the map.
Film, stage and television actress Stefanie Powers returns to "Up Next" to talk about her latest projects.
Singer and actor Nicolas King stops by to share his story from early beginnings to today.
Singer, actress and Broadway producer Jamie deRoy stops by to share stories from her early years and what's she's up to today.
Actress, producer, singer, Katharine Kramer stops by to share her life growing up in the entertainment industry and discusses her projects that are close and dear to her heart.
Laurence Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Andy Karl stops by, taking a look back on some of his stage and screen roles, and shares what he's up to today.
Actress and singer Ann Jillian stops by to look back at her past roles and share what she's up to today.
Magician and illusionist Rob Lake stops by to talk about his new Broadway show, "Rob Lake Magic With Special Guests The Muppets".
Tony and Emmy winner Jane Alexander stops by to discuss her past roles on stage and screen, and shares what she's up to next.
Talk show host, producer and author Bill Boggs stops by to take a look back on his career and share what he's up to today.
Actress Cherry Jones stops by to take a look back on some of her stage, film and television roles and talks about her latest series, "Foundation".
Emmy nominee Paul Telfer stops by to share stories about growing up, his past roles and his current work on "Days Of Our Lives".
Actor, producer, Gregory Harrison stops by to look back on some of his most notable roles and co-stars, and shares what he's up to today.
Emmy winner Jackee Harry stops by to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "227" and talk about her current role on "Days Of Our Lives".
Television and film star Michele Lee stops by to talk about her career in entertainment and her new podcast "We're Knot Done Yet".
Theatre actor and director Jerry Dixon stops by to talk about his past roles and what's "Up Next" for him.
Actress Deidre Hall stops by to talk about her past roles and the one for which she is most famous.
On the 45th anniversary of the blockbuster film, "The Blue Lagoon", actor Christopher Atkins stops by to take a look back on the film and the roles that followed.
"Little House on the Prairie" co-stars, Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler stop by "Up Next" to share what's ahead with these two prairie icons.
Voice actor and author Cam Clarke stops by to talk about his new book, "Now They're All Here: The King Family",
Actress Enya Flack stops by to talk about her role on the BET+ series, "All the Queens's Men" and her upcoming projects.
Actress Caroline Aaron stops by to talk about some of her past roles and her current one, the play, "Conversations With Mother".
Tony award winner Beth Leavel stops by "Up Next" to talk about her new Broadway show, "Sondheim's Old Friends".
Joan Van Ark stops by to discuss her work in show business, including her 14 year stint on the iconic series "Knots Landing".
"My Three Sons" stars Tina Cole and Stanley Livingston return to "Up Next", to celebrate the 65th anniversary of their classic series.
Author Eric W. Hommel stops by "Up Next" to discuss his new book "The Losing Game": How To Lose A War and Fail Veterans".
Actress Brenda Vaccaro stops by to talk about her past roles and her upcoming film "Nonnas".
TCM host Dave Karger stops by to give his predictions for the 97th annual Academy Awards.
"Days Of Our Lives" Stacy Haiduk stops by to talk about some of her past roles and her current one, on the iconic soap.
Actors, writers and producers Michele and Sean Kanan stop by to discuss their book "Way of the Cobra Couples".
Tony Award winner Joanna Gleason visits the show to talk about some of her past roles and to share her latest projects.
Actor Chris Sarandon stops by to look back on some of his most popular roles and share what he's up to today.
"Days of Our Lives" icon Susan Seaforth Hayes stops by "Up Next" to share her life on and off the television screen.
Hollywood legend Lesley Ann Warren returns to "Up Next" to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella".
Tony Award winner Faith Prince stops by to look back on some of her past roles and discuss her return to Broadway in "Boop: The Musical".
Journalist and author William Keck stops by to talk about his book, "When You Step Upon A Star: Cringeworthy Confessions of a Tabloid Bad Boy".
I Love Lucy actor Keith Thibodeaux stops by to talk about his work in the golden age of television, his music and what he's doing today.
Actress Ilene Graff visits "Up Next" to look back on many of her roles, including "Mr. Belvedere", which will soon be celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Actor Moosie Drier stops by to share stories of working with Hollywood greats and working as a podcaster.
Richard Skipper and Charles Kirsch stop by to share their lives and work in the wonderful world of theater.
Actor and director Tim Matheson stops by to discuss his new memoir, "Damn Glad to Meet You: Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches".
Actor, singer, Tony Danza stops by to talk about his very accomplished career in television, film and Broadway.
Author John DiLeo stops by to discuss his new book, "Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances".
Geri Jewell (The Facts of Life, Deadwood) stops by to discuss her work in television and to talk about her latest book, "Geri's Jewels & Gems".
Producer George Schlatter stops by to discuss his autobiography, "StillLaughing: A Life In Comedy".
Actress Charlene Tilton (Dallas) visits "Up Next" to talk about her past and upcoming projects in television and film.
Writer Stan Zimmerman stops by to talk about his book, "The Girls: from Golden to Gilmore".
Actor Butch Patrick looks back on some of his screen roles including his most famous one as Eddie Munster in "The Munsters", which is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Actor Dean Butler returns to "Up Next" to discuss his new autobiography, "Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond".
Actor Laurence Luckinbill stops by to discuss his new autobiography, "Affective Memories: How Chance and the Theatre Saved My Life".
Actress Carolyn Hennesy stops by to talk about her work on General Hospital and what's "Up Next" for her.
Alison Arngrim returns to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Little House on the Prairie".
Singer and actress Melissa Errico takes a look back at some of her work and tells us about her new CD, "Sondheim In The City".
Grammy Award winner Melissa Manchester stops by to talk music, her new CD "Re:View", and her current national tour of "Funny Girl".
Tony nominee and Gilded Age co-star Douglas Sills stops by to look back on some of his roles and talks about his current hit show.
Days of Our Lives stars Wally Kurth, Eric Martsolf and Carson Boatman stop by to chat about the iconic soap and their band, The Day Players.
Actress Donna Pescow stops by to look back on some of her most notable roles in film and television.
Actor Bryan Batt stops by to talk about his career on stage and screen along with what he's up to today.
Author Peter K. Ackerman stops by to talk about his new book "Mom, Dad, Me and Classic TV: Growing Up With Classic Television's Harry Ackerman and Elinor Donahue.
Actress Carolyn Hennesy , Director Anson Williams and Playwright Sharon Scott Williams, stop by to discuss their new play "Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness". ,
Actress and author Tovah Feldshuh stops by to look back on her many career highlights and talk about her upcoming Netflix series.
Actress and writer Lydia Cornell (Too Close For Comfort) stops by to talk about her career in television and writing.
Turner Classic Movie host and author Dave Karger stops by to talk about his new book and this year's Oscar nominations.
Marc Summers ("Double Dare", "Unwrapped") stops by to talk about his new Off-Broadway show.
Star of classic sitcoms "Soap" and "Empty Nest" and the iconic movie musical "Grease", Dinah Manoff, stops by to tell us about her new novel.
Actress Carole Ita White stops by to talk about her career in the wonderful world of entertainment.
Author/Writer Shelley Herman stops by to talk about her new book, "A Peacock Tale: Secrets Of An NBC Page".
"Brady Bunch" star, Christopher Knight stops by "Up Next" to talk about his career in show business and the work he is doing today.
Actor and producer Dean Butler stops by to talk about his career in show business and how the classic television series "Little House on the Prairie changed his life.
Child star Jeanne (Jeannie) Russell stops by to look back on her work in the classic sitcom "Dennis The Menace" and the horror classic "The Birds".
Actress and author Charlotte Stewart stops by to talk about her career in television and film, and her most famous role on "Little House on the Prairie".
Author Ron DeFore stops by to discuss his autobiography about growing up with his dad, Hollywood actor, Don DeFore.
Veteran actress Anita Gillette stops by to talk about her career in theater, television and film.
Legend Rich Little stops by to reminisce about his life as one of the most well known impressionists of stage and television.
Singer and actress Roslyn Kind stops by to discuss her latest projects in the world of music.
Television icon Henry Winkler visits "Up Next" to talk about his new memoir, "Being Henry: The Fonz...and Beyond".
Actor Thaao Penghlis visits "Up Next" to discuss his career in television and film and to promote his new podcast "The Lost Treasures".
Actor John Rubinstein visits "Up Next" to discuss his career in theatre and his new play, "Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground".
Actor and child star Mason Reese stops by to look back on his career and to tell us about his brand new podcast.
Actress Erin Murphy stops by to talk about her work on the iconic television series "Bewitched" and her new documentary.
Actor Stanley Livingston visits "Up Next" to share what it was like growing up on the classic television sitcom, "My Three Sons".
Actress and author Kathy Garver stops by to talk about her career in television and film, including her most notable starring role in the television series, Family Affair.
Best known for his roles on NBC's "Days of Our Lives" and Sid and Marty Kroft's "Land of the Lost", actor Wesley Eure stops by to talk about his career before and after the two iconic shows.
Singer and actress Julie Budd stops by to discuss her amazing career in the world of show business.
Actor Matthew Rhys stops by to talk about his previous acting roles and his starring role on HBO's Perry Mason.
Actress Candice Azzara stops by to talk about her many roles in television and film, including the cult classic , "Fatso".
Actress and singer Tina Cole stops by to discuss her career in music and television, including her role in the classic sitcom, "My Three Sons".
Entertainment reporter and movie critic Scott Mantz stops by to share his predictions for the 95th Annual Academy Awards.
Actress Jill Whelan stops by to look back at her career including her work on "The Love Boat" and the classic 1980's film "Airplane".
Actor Glenn Scarpelli stops by to talk about his career before and after his most famous role on the classic sitcom "One Day at a Time".
Actor and producer Patrick Labyorteaux visits "Up Next" to talk about his roles in television and film.
Actress and "CBS Sunday Morning" commentator Nancy Giles stops by to talk about her work on television, film and stage.
Best known from the television sitcom "Gomer Pyle USMC," actor and comedian Ronnie Schell stops by to talk about his career in show business for over six decades.
Actress Kacey Ainsworth visits "Up Next" to talk about her work in film, television and what's ahead on her Masterpiece show, "Grantchester."
Actors Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy stop by to talk about their careers in show business and what new business venture they've taken on.
John McDaniel stops by "Up Next" to discuss his career in music from The Rosie O'Donnell Show to Broadway.
Actor Jim Meskimen stops by to discuss his career in television and film and discusses what is was like growing up with a mom who is adored by millions of fans.
"Up Next" favorite friend, Alison Arngrim, stops by to share what she's been up to and discusses some of her holiday traditions.
Three teachers from across the country stop by to discuss what's on their minds about teaching and education today.
"Hart To Hart" star Stefanie Powers stops by to talk about her career on stage, television and film and about her concerns for animals and the environment.
Actress and writer Lisa Lucas visits "Up Next" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the holiday classic "The House Without A Christmas Tree" and talk about her other roles in television and film.
Actor and environmentalist Ed Begley Jr. stops by to talk about his Hollywood career and his passion for saving the planet.
Singer and actress Deana Matin stops by to share her life growing up with her famous dad, Dean Martin, and chats about her career in music, film and television.
Basketball star turned author JD Slajchert stops by "Up Next" to discuss his new novel, "Darling, You're Not Alone".
Actress Patrika Darbo stops by "Up Next" to discuss her amazing career in television and film.
October is National Book Month and CEO and Publisher Naren Aryal from Amplify Publishing Group stops by to share his expertise in the world of book publishing.
Music icon Toni Tennille stops by to talk about her musical career with "The Captain and Tennille" and what she's doing today.
Four time Emmy winner Michael Learned stops by to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Waltons and to talk about her new Netflix series.
Oscar nominee Lesley Ann Warren stops by to discuss her amazing career in film and television.
With accordion in hand, comedienne Judy Tenuta stops by to talk about her comedy career and her life today.
Actor/Director Stacey Souther stops by to talk about directing the documentary Valerie, which explores the life of actress Valerie Perrine.
Four time Oscar nominee Marsha Mason stops by to reminisce about her extensive film, television and stage work, as well as her upcoming projects.
Stars of The Waltons , Judy Norton and Kami Cotler pass by to reminisce and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic television series.
Little House icon Alison Arngrim returns to "Up Next" to share what she's been up to recently.
Actor and television bailiff Petri Hawkins Byrd stops by to talk about his career on television.
Best known from his roles in the Witch Mountain films and Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan, actor Ike Eisenmann stops by to look back at his amazing career in television and film.
Actor and singer John Davidson stops by to discuss his six decades in show business and what he is up to today.
Hollywood legend Ruta Lee stops by to discuss her amazing career on stage, screen and television and her work with the wonderful organization Thalians.
Actress and author Julie Dawn Cole stops by to discuss her role as Veruca Salt in the family classic "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory". She shares stories of working with Hollywood legends and her new role, for the past 12 years, as a psychotherapist.
Turner Classic Movies host Alicia Malone stops by to share her passion for films from an early age growing up in Australia to becoming one of todays top film enthusiasts.
Actress Joyce Bulifant stops by "Up Next" to share stories of her acting career in television and film. From the iconic Mary Tyler Moore Show, to 70's game shows, and the cult classic 1980's film, Airplane, she shares memories of her life in show business over the last six decades.
Hollywood legend Lucie Arnaz stops by to discuss her career on stage, screen and television.
From high school teacher, to television and film star, Dee Wallace stops by to discuss her career as an actress and author, and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her most notable role in E.T. The Extraterrestrial.
Best known for playing Ernie Douglas on the classic sitcom My Three Sons, actor Barry Livingston, stops by to share his memories of the show and discusses his incredible career in television and film.
President and CEO of GAC Family and GAC Living, Bill Abbott, stops by to discuss all that's involved in creating new family networks.
Entertainment reporter and TCM host Dave Karger, stops by to share his Oscar predictions for the 94th Annual Academy Awards.
Author Stephanie Sorkin stops by to discuss her children's books and what it is like to be an indie author.
Best known for playing wisecracking piano player Sonny Mann on the 1980's sitcom, It's A Living, actor and director Paul Kreppel pays a visit to discuss his life in entertainment.
Manhattan theatre artistic director, Jonathan Silverstein, from Keen Company, stops by to discuss the state of theatre after the pandemic and how it can move forward.
We're going across the pond with actress Felicity Montagu. She'll talk about her career in theater, film and talk about her new HBOMAX series "Landscapers".
Happy Days alum Anson Williams stops by to discuss his work on the iconic sitcom and talks about his life as a director.
Join John and actress Carolyn Hennesy as they discuss her Hollywood upbringing and her various roles in television and film, including Jessie, Cougar Town and General Hospital, to name a few.
Best known for her devilish role as Nellie Oleson on the classic television series Little House on the Prairie, actress Alison Arngrim stops by to talk about her career on and off the prairie.