Still Here Hollywood

Titus Welliver, the actor who brought detective Harry Bosch to life for more than a decade, joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing and deeply personal conversation on Still Here Hollywood.Welliver opens up about the surprising end of Bosch: Legacy, why he believes devoted fans deserved a better farewell, and the possibility of Harry Bosch returning in a standalone film.But the story behind his most famous role is even more extraordinary.Just months after losing his wife to breast cancer, Welliver was struggling with grief while raising his young daughter. Then came the opportunity that would change everything. He shares the emotional moment he learned he'd been cast as Bosch and why the role meant far more than professional success.Titus also takes us behind the scenes of his work with Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, and Frances McDormand, recalls his years on Deadwood and Sons of Anarchy, and reveals how his own family helped shape the character of Harry Bosch.In an unusually candid conversation, he discusses sobriety, tattoos, childhood tragedy, the complicated relationship with his father, and why he believes closure is a myth.From Hollywood success to heartbreaking loss, this is Titus Welliver as you've rarely heard him.Subscribe to Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko for intimate conversations with the stars you know and love.Support the show and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content at Patreon.com/StillHereHollywood.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Titus Welliver00:52 The voice and quitting smoking01:41 Tattoos and sobriety03:00 The surprising ending of Bosch: Legacy05:17 The devoted Bosch fan base09:00 Iconic television characters10:17 Sons of Anarchy and his mother's reaction12:01 How much of Titus is in Harry Bosch?14:52 Michael Connelly's books16:49 Leading the cast and learning from Mark Harmon20:00 Patreon and show break20:50 The story behind the name Titus22:46 The tragedy and triumph behind Bosch28:28 A career dry spell and Deadwood32:37 The challenges of working with David Milch35:01 Ben Affleck as a director36:14 A memorable Morgan Freeman moment40:44 Working with Ben Affleck42:28 Matt Damon's kindness during a family crisis46:39 Trauma and the craft of acting50:14 The origin of "Closure is a myth"51:11 Learning to live with grief53:32 Fatherhood and understanding his father58:19 His children appear on Bosch1:03:14 Remembering Falcone1:05:14 Patreon questions and farewell1:06:08 Closing credits Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: [email protected] on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]: Maggie Perlich: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason Priestley, the actor who became a household name playing Brandon Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, joins Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation about Hollywood fame, friendship, heartbreak, and a terrifying brush with death.For ten seasons, Jason was at the center of one of television's biggest cultural phenomena. But behind the sideburns, magazine covers, and worldwide fame was a young actor trying to figure out how to survive success.In this revealing interview, Jason shares intimate memories of his friendships with Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty, including seeing Shannen just one week before her death and the lasting impact of losing Luke, who was also a close family friend.He also recounts his horrific 2002 race car accident, revealing that he lost so much blood that his heart stopped, twice, and that he had to relearn how to speak during his recovery.Jason also opens up about:Why he started staying home when 90210 fame became overwhelming.The real story behind Gabrielle Carteris hiding her age.His complicated encounter with Harvey Weinstein.What surprised him about legendary producer Aaron Spelling.The Hollywood friends he had to cut out of his life.The movie role he desperately wanted but never landed.His return to television in Private Eyes West Coast on The CW.From the Peach Pit to life behind the camera, Jason Priestley reflects on an extraordinary career and the people and experiences that shaped him.This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko.Subscribe for candid, revealing conversations with the stars you remember and the stories you've never heard.Chapters00:00 Introduction: Jason Priestley01:29 How Beverly Hills, 90210 changed everything03:01 When Brandon Walsh became too famous05:17 Memories of the 90210 years07:04 How Jason's children discovered his fame08:11 Gabrielle Carteris and the cast's real ages09:05 The downside of worldwide fame11:06 Losing his anonymity13:39 Remembering Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty16:10 A message from Still Here Hollywood16:55 Jason's near-fatal racing accident19:29 Recovery and life after the crash22:55 The scars from his accident25:53 Looking back at his younger self27:19 Aaron Spelling and the real 90210 set29:09 Meeting Demi Moore30:49 Memories of Luke and Shannen's Rolling Stone cover31:43 Hollywood friendships and jealousy32:54 Jason's confrontation with Harvey Weinstein34:10 Private Eyes West Coast and its unexpected return36:04 Family life on Private Eyes West Coast38:11 Working and living across North America39:59 Brandon Walsh versus Matt Shade42:38 Directing himself on television44:48 What's next for Jason Priestley45:40 The Bill & Ted role he wanted46:36 His last memory of Luke Perry  Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: [email protected] on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]: Maggie Perlich: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Pollak joins Steve Kmetko for one of the funniest and most revealing conversations yet on Still Here Hollywood.This episode is sponsored in part by Quince. Shop Quince at https://www.quince.com/stillhere Thanks to Quince for supporting Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko. From performing stand-up comedy at just 10 years old to starring alongside Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis, Gabriel Byrne and Kevin Spacey, Kevin shares unforgettable stories from one of Hollywood's most remarkable careers.He discusses:• The Usual Suspects• A Few Good Men• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel• Christopher Walken impressions• Jack Nicholson behind the scenes• Bruce Willis and their friendship• Rob Reiner• Aaron Sorkin• Tom Cruise• Martin Scorsese• Barry Levinson• Poker• Podcasting before almost anyone elseKevin also reveals how one casting director told him acting "wasn't for everyone," why he almost passed on The Usual Suspects, and what really happened behind the scenes on some of Hollywood's biggest films.This is one of Kevin Pollak's funniest and most candid interviews.Chapters00:00 Kevin Pollak joins Still Here Hollywood02:12 Starting stand-up comedy at age 1004:45 The football coach who hated his impression07:22 How stand-up prepared him for acting10:42 Dana Carvey's audition advice12:23 The manager who said he couldn't act15:09 Quince sponsor break17:13 Christopher Walken and his famous impression18:21 Steve's uncomfortable Walken interview20:31 The impression that almost got Pollak in trouble24:40 Making Christopher Walken laugh28:15 The Usual Suspects and its unlikely success35:14 A Few Good Men changes everything36:00 Jason Alexander almost gets the role38:51 Remembering Rob Reiner42:00 Rob Reiner's kindness to Kathy Bates44:12 Bruce Willis and his family46:00 Bruce Willis' unforgettable compliment48:35 Jack Nicholson makes Tom Cruise laugh50:27 Steve's encounter with Jack Nicholson53:03 Hollywood poker games and celebrity friends57:45 James L. Brooks and his Emmy Awards01:00:13 Getting older and losing touch with pop culture01:02:39 The benefits of being a character actor01:05:52 Kevin Pollak's pioneering video podcast01:09:50 Closing thoughts  Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: [email protected] on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]: Maggie Perlich: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before millions of Americans knew Denise Nicholas as Liz McIntyre on the groundbreaking television series Room 222, she was living through history.Denise traveled through Mississippi and Louisiana with the Free Southern Theater during the Civil Rights Movement, an experience that put her face-to-face with violence, racism and even death threats. In this remarkably candid conversation with Steve Kmetko, Denise recalls bombs being thrown at the stage, sleeping on the floor of Fannie Lou Hamer's home because of gunfire, and the terrifying moment a police officer put a gun to her head.Then came Hollywood.Denise takes us behind the scenes of Room 222, shares memories of Karen Valentine and Michael Constantine, and reveals how Carol O'Connor helped turn her from an actor into a television writer on In the Heat of the Night.She also opens up about her relationship and marriage to legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers, the unsolved murder of her younger sister, a deeply personal secret about the father who raised her, her decision to walk away from acting, and the writing career that became her passion.Plus, Denise reveals the current television series that might just convince her to step in front of the cameras again.It's a remarkable life spanning the Civil Rights Movement, groundbreaking television, Hollywood, love, loss and reinvention.This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko.CHAPTERS00:00 Denise Nicholas joins Still Here Hollywood01:18 Acting wasn't remotely part of the plan02:48 Joining the Civil Rights Movement03:04 Fearing for her life in Mississippi04:01 Her mother stops speaking to her05:13 What America gets wrong about the Civil Rights era06:09 Bombs, gunfire and Fannie Lou Hamer07:25 From Civil Rights activist to Room 22210:42 Racism behind the scenes in Hollywood13:50 A police officer puts a gun to Denise's head15:10 The truth about Lloyd Haynes15:21 Remembering Michael Constantine and Karen Valentine17:31 Old-school Hollywood behind the scenes19:31 Carol O'Connor turns Denise into a writer21:25 What happened after Room 22224:17 Turning down demeaning Hollywood roles25:28 Race and opportunity in Hollywood27:49 What Carol O'Connor was really like29:45 The murder of Denise's sister31:33 How Denise met Bill Withers32:35 What Bill Withers was really like35:00 Why marriage was difficult for Denise36:03 Her massive celebrity wedding to Jim Hill37:06 Becoming an author40:19 Why she called her memoir Finding Home40:51 Why Denise walked away from acting42:49 Freshwater Road and owning her words44:17 The family secret she carried for decades47:18 The role that could bring Denise back49:25 What gives her hope49:53 A surprise message from Tai Babilonia51:57 Looking back at race in America Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: [email protected] on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]: Maggie Perlich: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anson Williams became a television icon as Potsie Weber on Happy Days, but his Hollywood story goes far beyond Arnold’s Drive-In.Anson joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing look back at more than five decades in show business, including how he stumbled into his first acting job with a young Steven Spielberg, what Garry Marshall taught the Happy Days cast about surviving Hollywood, and the extraordinary day John Lennon secretly showed up on the Happy Days set with his son Julian.Anson also tells the remarkable story of how his connection to Dr. Henry Heimlich helped bring the Heimlich maneuver to national television, remembers his late Happy Days co-star Erin Moran, talks about working with Bette Davis and Hollywood legends including Milton Berle and Ethel Merman, and explains how Ron Howard helped inspire his second career as a television director.Plus, Anson discusses his newest project, Crazy Mama, starring Linda Purl.It’s an hour of Hollywood history from someone who was there for an astonishing amount of it.CHAPTERS00:00 Anson Williams joins Still Here Hollywood01:00 Growing up in Los Angeles and trying to break into show business04:00 The disastrous audition that launched his career07:24 His first real break09:00 How a sit-in at a talent agency changed everything12:00 His first acting job, directed by Steven Spielberg14:22 Would social media have changed his career?17:05 Happy Days becomes his big break17:26 The real story of the original Happy Days pilot19:37 Why the Happy Days cast became so close21:03 What made Garry Marshall special22:11 How Anson turned Potsie into a second career25:46 How Happy Days helped spread the Heimlich maneuver30:34 Who made Anson laugh hardest on Happy Days?33:23 John Lennon secretly visits the Happy Days set35:43 What changed after Ron Howard left37:19 Working with Bette Davis41:47 Remembering Marion Ross42:43 Becoming a television director45:35 Growing up around Hollywood legends49:38 Working with Ethel Merman50:28 Remembering Erin Moran52:19 The most important lesson he learned as a director53:37 Learning to direct science fiction56:03 Crazy Mama and Linda Purl1:01:07 Anson Williams looks ahead Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: [email protected] on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected]: Maggie Perlich: [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.