Classic Conversations - Bits and Bobs and Judy Garland with Debbie Wileman

Bits and Bobs and Judy Garland with Debbie Wileman

09/22/22 • 43 min

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Following in the footsteps of Judy, Barbra, and Gaga, Debbie Wileman seems to be creating her very own A Star is Born story.

Over the pandemic, Wileman began singing “A Song A Day” and posting videos of timeless songs on Facebook. With over one million views later, she became an internet sensation with global fans. Following two sold-out performances in November 2021 in London starring in Little Massive Voice, Wileman won the audience award for “Best Vocalist” with the Broadway World Cabaret Awards.

My guest, Debbie Wileman and I discuss:

Debbie's background and early aspirations of being a singer
How the pandemic re-ignited her passion for singing to help entertain her friends lonely at home alone during lock-in
How Debbie decided to sign a song a day on Facebook
Going viral singing as Judy Garland with the help of a Judy Garland Facebook group
Being signed by an agent in LA (America)
Recording the album "I'm Still Here" - a collection of songs song as Judy Garland
Landing her first USA date at Carnegie Hall singing as Judy Garland for the 100th celebration of Judy Garland
Touring as Judy Garland

You're going to love my conversation with Debbie Wileman

Our Guest, Debbie Wileman

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Following in the footsteps of Judy, Barbra, and Gaga, Debbie Wileman seems to be creating her very own A Star is Born story.

My guest, Debbie Wileman and I discuss:

Debbie's background and early aspirations of being a singer
How the pandemic re-ignited her passion for singing to help entertain her friends lonely at home alone during lock-in
How Debbie decided to sign a song a day on Facebook
Going viral singing as Judy Garland with the help of a Judy Garland Facebook group
Being signed by an agent in LA (America)
Recording the album "I'm Still Here" - a collection of songs song as Judy Garland
Landing her first USA date at Carnegie Hall singing as Judy Garland for the 100th celebration of Judy Garland
Touring as Judy Garland

You're going to love my conversation with Debbie Wileman

Our Guest, Debbie Wileman

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Karen Grassle talks Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, and Little Houses

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How does following your passion and never relenting lead to legendary status?

Karen Grassle, known around the world for her portrayal of the iconic character of “Ma” on Little House on the Prairie, shares her inspirational journey with me.

My guest, Karen Grassle and I discuss:

Karen's memoir, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust
Karen's hilarious episode of The Love Boat with Fred Willard and Joe Namath
Finding her passion in the theater and never giving up on her dream
Landing a re-occurring role on The Guiding Light
Auditioning for and landing the role of Ma (Caroline Ingalls) on Little House on the Prairie
Meeting Michael Landon for the first time
Entering the world of the 1800s and meeting her Prairie family
Filming the pilot for Little House on the Prairie
Practical jokes on the set of Little House on the Prairie
Contract negotiations once Little House on the Prairie became a hit and her fight for pay inline to a star of a top 10 show
2 specific episodes: A Matter of Faith and The Reward that both featured Karen prominently
Battered - the TV movie of the week Karen co-wrote and starred in that brought domestic abuse awareness to the public for the first time

You're going to love my conversation with Little House's Ma, Karen Grassle!

Our Guest, Karen Grassle

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #TakeATVShowBackToThe1800s from Brainwave Bonanza. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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My guest, Jessica Szohr and I discuss:

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You're going to love my conversation with Jessica Szohr

Our Guest, Jessica Szohr

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #PickUpLinesInSpace from Hashtag You're It! Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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