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Episode 99 - From Huck Finn to Superman: A Look at the Wonderful Life of Actor Jeff East - Part 1
Hollywood Obsessed
12/30/24 • 44 min
In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews actor, writer, and producer Jeff East who is best known for his portrayal of the teenage Clark Kent in Richard Donner's 1978 blockbuster film Superman: The Movie!
During their captivating conversation, Jeff reveals at just 14 years old, he attended an open casting call for the movie musical “Tom Sawyer,” ultimately landing the role of Huckleberry Finn. This opportunity allowed him to work alongside talented actors like Jodie Foster and Johnny Whittaker, experiences that significantly altered the course of his life and shaped his relationships with friends and family. He reflects on his nationwide promotional tour for the film, which paved the way for the sequel, “Huckleberry Finn.” He also shares his unique perspective as the last contract player at Walt Disney Studios, where he starred in three films while adhering to strict guidelines associated with contract players.
After his contract ended, he admits he was excited to film “The Hazing,” a more adult project. He also shares that landing the role in “Superman: The Movie” involved flying to London to film for a year, where he prepared to play the young Clark Kent by spending significant time with Christopher Reeve, whom he deeply admired for his dedication and professionalism.
Additionally, he recalls working with director Richard Donner and noted that much of “Superman 2” was shot simultaneously with the first film. He admits how he cherished working every moment on the impressive Fortress of Solitude set and the strong relationships he built with Terrence Stamp and Gene Hackman. And reminisces about working with Glenn Ford and Phyllis Thaxter, sustaining injuries during stunts, and witnessing the behind-the-scenes magic, like the iconic football-kicking scene. He also expresses pride in being part of the Superman legacy and how touched he is by fans' reactions to Jonathan Kent's death. And reveals how he discovered later that Reeve had dubbed his voice in the final edit of the film and how upset that made him at the time.
Jeff East
Jeff East is an American actor and producer with over 55 years of experience. He began his career at fourteen, portraying Huckleberry Finn in the musical "Tom Sawyer," which featured Jodie Foster and Johnny Whittaker. He later starred in a classic adaptation of "Huckleberry Finn" alongside Paul Winfield and Harvey Korman.
Jeff also showcased his musical talent with his bands, One Way Street and the Planet Band, and had a record deal with Columbia Records. He provided lead vocals for the CBS cartoon "Meatballs and Spaghetti" and worked on three films for "The Wonderful World of Disney" in 1974.
In 1977, he played young Clark Kent in "Superman: The Movie," featuring Marlon Brando, Susannah York, Glenn Ford, and Phyllis Thaxter. The film became the number one box office hit of 1978.
In 1979, Jeff portrayed Jack London in "Klondike Fever" with Rod Steiger and Angie Dickinson, and Joseph the Carpenter in NBC's "Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith."
After marrying architect Lori Gates in 1980, he starred in Wes Craven's "Summer of Fear" and "Deadly Blessing." In 1983, he appeared in the nuclear disaster film "The Day After," the comedy "Up the Creek," & HBO's "First and 10." In 1988, he led in Stan Winston's "Pumpkinhead."
Today, Jeff has taken a back seat to acting and started his own production company specializing in theatrical and media entertainment. He has several projects in the pipeline & lives with his family in Nice, France.
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Episode 116 – Beaming Down the Laughs: A Wild Ride with "3rd Rock from the Sun" Star French Stewart
Hollywood Obsessed
04/21/25 • 30 min
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any funnier, French Stewart returns for Part 2 of his epic conversation with Tony Miros on Hollywood Obsessed—and this time, the stories are even wilder, weirder, and more wonderful than ever!
French dishes out laugh-out-loud tales from behind the scenes of “3rd Rock from the Sun”—including moments with the hysterical Wayne Knight, the time pro-wrestler Chyna played his love interest, and working with the brilliant Jan Hooks, whom he absolutely adored. Oh, and yes—he hilariously recalls that Thanksgiving episode... you know, the one where he ends up with a turkey carcass on his head.
You’ll also hear what it was like to shoot an episode in the nude (yep), to play scenes with the always-legendary William Shatner as the Big Giant Head, and to juggle guest spots on both “Seinfeld” and “The Larry Sanders Show”—on the same day! Only in Hollywood, folks.
But the fun doesn’t stop there...French talks about life after Harry Solomon: starring in “McHale’s Navy “ with legends like Ernest Borgnine, Tom Arnold, Tim Curry, and Bruce Campbell—plus Ernest’s epic old-Hollywood tales and that time Dean Stockwell disappeared for a month (spoiler: golf was involved).
From voicing Icarus on Disney’s “Hercules,” to wreaking havoc as a passive-aggressive genie on “Charmed,” to “Love Stinks” shenanigans in Vegas with Bridgette Wilson (and an unexpected cameo from NBC president Warren Littlefield!), French proves he’s done it all.
He shares the joy of reuniting with Kristen Johnston on “Mom”, playing the delightfully chaotic Chef Rudy with Anna Faris, Allison Janney, and Mimi Kennedy. And yes—8 seasons of pure sitcom gold!
He also dives into more recent roles, including his dark turn as a villain on Will Trent, his... let's say “deadpan” experience playing a corpse, and portraying the not-so-nice dad Robert Trevino in the poignant new indie film “Bob Trevino Likes It,” starring Barbie Ferreira and directed by Tracie Laymon—a role that came into his life in a beautifully unexpected way.
This episode is a goldmine of laughs, heart, and jaw-dropping stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Don’t miss it!
FRENCH STEWART
Stewart studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and toured in regional theatre for seven years before breaking into television with the role of Razor Dee, a spaced-out DJ on the final season of “The New WKRP in Cincinnati” in 1992. In 1996, he was cast on “3rd Rock from the Sun,” which lasted for six seasons,.
Stewart's major film credits include “Stargate” (1994) as Lieutenant Louis Ferretti, “Leaving Las Vegas” (1995), “The Poison Tasters” (1995), “Magic Island” (1995) “Glory Daze” (1996), “McHale's Navy” (1997), “Love Stinks” (1999), “Clockstoppers (2002) as Earl Doppler, and “Wedding Daze” (2004) as Nathan Bennett IV.
Since 3rd Rock ended in 2001, Stewart has appeared in a number of minor roles, mainly in situation comedies such as “Just Shoot Me!,” “Becker,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Less than Perfect” and “That '70s Show.” He also starred in the WB show “Charmed” as a genie at the end of season 2, “NCIS.”
In 2013, he joined the CBS series “Mom” as series regular playing ‘Chef Rudy.’ He has also guest-starred on the TV show “The Middle” as Principal Cameron (2013 to May 13, 2015). He recently guest starred on a three-episode arc of the police drama “Will Trenton” and is currently starring in the heartwarming indie film “Bob Trevino Likes It” alongside John Leguizamo and Barbie Ferreira.
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Episode 115 – Beaming Down the Laughs: A Wild Ride with "3rd Rock from the Sun" Star French Stewart
Hollywood Obsessed
04/21/25 • 33 min
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 Monty Python, and how a hilariously unexpected gig on “The New WKRP in Cincinnati “ helped him get noticed (plus lunches by the Gilligan’s Island lagoon—yes, really).
From big-screen blockbusters like “Stargate” with Kurt Russell to indie darlings like “Bob Trevino Likes It “(in theaters now, co-starring John Leguizamo and Barbie Ferreira), French recounts the highs, the surprises, and the downright absurd moments of his career. He spills on early Hollywood encounters with then-unknowns like Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Brendan Fraser, and what it was like learning the ropes from Alyssa Milano.
Of course, we dive deep into “3rd Rock from the Sun:” how he landed the role of Harry, why the producers told him to “just play him stupid,” and how he invented Harry’s signature squint and stiff-armed “antenna pose” to receive messages from the Big Giant Head. From hilarious on-set pranks (like a staged fight between William Shatner and John Lithgow!) to the physical comedy that once left him with a concussion—French dishes on all the behind-the-scenes madness.
He also opens up about working with comedy legends like Jane Curtin, reuniting with her on “Queen Bee”s alongside icons like James Caan, Ann-Margret, Christopher Lloyd, and Ellen Burstyn. And yes, he was starstruck by Ann-Margret zooming around on her motorcycle in her 80s.
This episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, and a whole lotta heart. Don’t miss the second half of the interview for even more outrageous stories and wise words from this uniquely talented TV treasure. Get ready to laugh your face off!
FRENCH STEWART
Stewart studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He toured in regional theatre for seven years before breaking into television with the role of Razor Dee, a spaced-out DJ on the final season of “The New WKRP in Cincinnati” in 1992. In 1996, he was cast on “3rd Rock from the Sun,” which lasted for six seasons. During 3rd Rock's height of popularity, he appeared in numerous commercials and as a spokesperson for the beverage Clamato.
Stewart's major film credits include “Stargate” (1994) as Lieutenant Louis Ferretti, “Leaving Las Vegas” (1995), “The Poison Tasters” (1995), “Magic Island” (1995) “Glory Daze” (1996), “McHale's Navy” (1997), “Love Stinks” (1999), “Clockstoppers (2002) as Earl Doppler, and “Wedding Daze” (2004) as Nathan Bennett IV.
Stewart has appeared in a number of minor roles, mainly in situation comedies such as “Just Shoot Me!,” “Becker,” “The Drew Carey Show,” “Less than Perfect” and “That '70s Show.” He also starred in the WB show “Charmed” as a genie at the end of season 2, “NCIS.”
In 2013, he joined the CBS series “Mom” as series regular playing ‘Chef Rudy.’ He has also guest-starred on the TV show “The Middle” as Principal Cameron (2013 to May 13, 2015). He recently guest starred on a three-episode arc of the police drama “Will Trenton” and is currently starring in the heartwarming indie film “Bob Trevino Likes It” alongside John Leguizamo and Barbie Ferreira.
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Episode 78 – Revisiting MGM’s“Summer Stock” With Authors David Fantle & Tom Johnson – Part 2
Hollywood Obsessed
07/29/24 • 32 min
During the second half of Tony’s informative conversation with authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson they discuss what has been the reaction they’ve gotten from critics and film lovers since the book came out, which actor - Eddie Bracken or Phil Silvers - was the true comic release in the film, how generous Judy Garland was with her friends, how much she disliked the studio suits like up-and-coming head of production of MGM Dore Shary, the fascinating history of each musical number featured in the film including Gene Kelly’s favorite solo dance routine (the Squeaky Board/Newspaper number) and Garland’s signature number “Get Happy”, why MGM didn’t renew Judy’s contract after the film was released, what happened to Judy and her career after she was released from MGM, the “Taking Stock” chapter that brims with fresh insight on the film, from contemporary artists like Judy Garland’s daughter Lorna Luft, Michael Feinstein, Kerry Kelly Novick (Gene Kelly’s daughter) Marilyn Michaels, Mario Cantone, Ben Vereen and Mikhail Baryshnikov, among others, what were the pros and cons of writing a book like this for the authors, and what their next book will be about.
DAVID FANTLE & TOM JOHNSON
David Fantle has interviewed more than 250 show business personalities over the past 40 years, including such legendary names as Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, George Burns, Milton Berle, Charlton Heston, Rod Steiger and Gregory Peck. In 2004, a compilation of his interviews were published in the book, Reel to Real: 25 years of Celebrity Profiles from Vaudeville to Movies to TV. The book was recognized by Turner Classic Movies as its May 2004 “Book of the Month.” His latest book, written with his longtime collaborator Tom Johnson, titled C'mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock will be published in October 2023 by the University Press of Mississippi. Their second book of celebrity interviews, Hollywood Heyday: 75 Interviews with Golden Age Legends was published by McFarland and Company in 2018. Fantle is an adjunct professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee where he teaches courses in film, television and popular culture. He is also the former Deputy Secretary of Tourism for Wisconsin and a popular speaker on the cruise ship circuit.
Tom Johnson began his collaboration with David Fantle in 1978 as a student journalist at the University of Minnesota by co-writing an award-winning arts and entertainment column for the Minnesota Daily called “Entertainment Ltd.” Johnson was a senior editor at Netflix and has written movie reviews and features for E! Online, Moviefone and People magazine, among other publications. Johnson’s entertainment writing has been recognized with a Minnesota Newspaper Association achievement award and a National Hearst Foundation award for news writing.
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Episode 77 – Revisiting MGM’s “Summer Stock” With Authors David Fantle & Tom Johnson - Part 1
Hollywood Obsessed
07/29/24 • 30 min
On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with authors David Fantle and Tom Johnson -- whose best-selling book C’Mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer tells the backstory of how the 1950 MGM musical "Summer Stock" starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland was brought to the screen!
During their fascinating conversation, David and Tom tell Tony all about where their love for movie musicals came from, how they were able to interview over 250 legendary stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood including Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly when they were teenagers, why they decided to write a book about the MGM musical Summer Stock, what the relationship was like between legendary movie stars Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, what was going on at MGM and the movie industry during the time Summer Stock was being filmed, how emotionally troubled Judy was at the time, how she discovered Gene when he was starring in "Pal Joey" on Broadway, how much he loved her and tried to help her get through the shooting of the film and what Judy’s daughter Lorna Luft contributed to their research for the book.
DAVID FANTLE & TOM JOHNSON
David Fantle has interviewed more than 250 show business personalities over the past 40 years, including such legendary names as Fred Astaire, Gene Kelly, James Cagney, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, George Burns, Milton Berle, Charlton Heston, Rod Steiger and Gregory Peck. In 2004, a compilation of his interviews were published in the book, Reel to Real: 25 years of Celebrity Profiles from Vaudeville to Movies to TV. The book was recognized by Turner Classic Movies as its May 2004 “Book of the Month.” His latest book, written with his longtime collaborator Tom Johnson, titled C'mon, Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock will be published in October 2023 by the University Press of Mississippi. Their second book of celebrity interviews, Hollywood Heyday: 75 Interviews with Golden Age Legends was published by McFarland and Company in 2018. Fantle is an adjunct professor at Marquette University in Milwaukee where he teaches courses in film, television and popular culture. He is also the former Deputy Secretary of Tourism for Wisconsin and a popular speaker on the cruise ship circuit.
Tom Johnson began his collaboration with David Fantle in 1978 as a student journalist at the University of Minnesota by co-writing an award-winning arts and entertainment column for the Minnesota Daily called “Entertainment Ltd.” Johnson was a senior editor at Netflix and has written movie reviews and features for E! Online, Moviefone and People magazine, among other publications. Johnson’s entertainment writing has been recognized with a Minnesota Newspaper Association achievement award and a National Hearst Foundation award for news writing.
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Episode 74 – A Candid Chat With ‘Prairie Man’ Dean Butler About ‘Little House’ & His New Memoir - Part 2
Hollywood Obsessed
07/01/24 • 44 min
During the second half of Tony’s fascinating conversation with actor Dean Butler they discuss how welcomed he felt his first day on the set of “Little House on the Prairie”, how obviously awkward the 8-year age difference between him and Melissa Gilbert was especially for her since Michael Landon never asked her to give any input on the casting of the actor that would eventually be her husband on the show, the dramatic real story behind Laura and Almanzo’s famous first on-screen kiss, what it was like becoming an instant star, what happened the first time he was recognized in public, his memories of playing Hank Summers on the hit show “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, his work as a produced on a number of 'Little House' related documentaries as well as how much he enjoyed co-executive producing “Pa's Fiddle: The Music of America” in Nashville for PBS, his thoughts about being remembered for his work on 'Little House' for the rest of his life, and how he hopes fans of the show enjoy reading his newly published memoir PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond.
DEAN BUTLER
Dean Butler is an actor, producer, and director best known for his portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on the NBC family drama Little House on the Prairie, which was based on the classic Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. He appeared in the final four seasons of the show, the spin-off show Little House: A New Beginning, and the three post-series TV movies. After Little House ended, he played Jeff "Moondoggie" Griffin in the TV series The New Gidget and Buffy’s dad, Hank Summers, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Butler was a guest star on various television series, including Murder, She Wrote; Who's the Boss?; The Love Boat; and JAG.He co-starred with the late Gary Coleman in The Kid with the 200 I.Q.. He appeared in the movies Desert Hearts and The Final Goal.
He was a producer for NBC Golf’s Emmy-nominated series Feherty for over ten seasons. He has directed, produced, written, and narrated bonus features for Little House on the Prairie DVD collections. He narrated a six-part documentary, The Little House Phenomenon. And he produced two documentaries, Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Almanzo Wilder: Life Before Laura, which drew their inspiration from the Little House books of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Additionally, in 2012, Butler co-executive produced Pa's Fiddle: The Music of America for PBS. Dean lives in California with his family.
Dean’s new memoir PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond was recently published (Pub date: June 25, 2024; HC, $28.00). In it, Dean shares the behind- the-scenes of Little House on the Prairie on a heartfelt journey of “good luck, good television, and the very good if gloriously imperfect—people who made it so.” With a foreword from Melissa Gilbert (Laura) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie), this uplifting memoir follows Butler’s journey from childhood to the Prairie and beyond.
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Episode 73 – A Candid Chat With ‘Prairie Man’ Dean Butler About ‘Little House’ & His New Memoir - Part 1
Hollywood Obsessed
07/01/24 • 50 min
On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actor Dean Butler who is best known for playing Almanzo Wilder on the classic TV series “Little House On The Prairie”!
During the first part of their candid two-part conversation Dean tells podcast host Tony Miros how he and the cast of ‘Little House’ feel about hitting the 50th anniversary of the series this year, how the show is still watched and new audiences are still discovering it, how wise Michael Landon was using the ‘Little House’ books as the source material for this beloved series but expanding those stories to entertain audiences week after week, the reason why he decided to write his memoir “PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond” now, his anxiety about how some people might feel with some of the things he decided to include in his book, how his love for performing in front of an audience came to his life, how he felt when he got his first major role in the made for TV movie “Forever” with Stephanie Zimbalist, how fearless he was when he came to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting, how people in the industry thought his real life naivete and innocence was all an act when he walked into a room, how he got the audition for Almanzo Wilder on “Little House”, and his thoughts on working a room when you have an audition in Hollywood.
DEAN BUTLER
Dean Butler is an actor, producer, and director best known for his portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on the NBC family drama Little House on the Prairie, which was based on the classic Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. He appeared in the final four seasons of the show, the spin-off show Little House: A New Beginning, and the three post-series TV movies. After Little House ended, he played Jeff "Moondoggie" Griffin in the TV series The New Gidget and Buffy’s dad, Hank Summers, on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
During the 1980s and 1990s, Butler was a guest star on various television series, including Murder, She Wrote; Who's the Boss?; The Love Boat; and JAG.He co-starred with the late Gary Coleman in The Kid with the 200 I.Q.. He appeared in the movies Desert Hearts and The Final Goal.
He was a producer for NBC Golf’s Emmy-nominated series Feherty for over ten seasons. He has directed, produced, written, and narrated bonus features for Little House on the Prairie DVD collections. He narrated a six-part documentary, The Little House Phenomenon. And he produced two documentaries, Little House on the Prairie: The Legacy of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Almanzo Wilder: Life Before Laura, which drew their inspiration from the Little House books of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Additionally, in 2012, Butler co-executive produced Pa's Fiddle: The Music of America for PBS. Dean lives in California with his family.
Dean’s new memoir PRAIRIE MAN: My Little House Life & Beyond was recently published (Pub date: June 25, 2024; HC, $28.00). In it, Dean shares the behind- the-scenes of Little House on the Prairie on a heartfelt journey of “good luck, good television, and the very good if gloriously imperfect—people who made it so.” With a foreword from Melissa Gilbert (Laura) and Alison Arngrim (Nellie), this uplifting memoir follows Butler’s journey from childhood to the Prairie and beyond.
Dean Butler Official Website
Little House on the Prairie Website
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Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond Book
https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9780806543314/prairie-man/
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06/17/24 • 29 min
Episode 72 – Getting Personal With “NYPD Blue” Star Bill Brochtrup - Part 2
During the second half of Tony’s riveting conversation with actor Bill Brochtrup they discuss what the realities of being an gay actor in Hollywood is, his fear of being type cast or losing parts because of it, the relief he felt when he finally came out publicly, how much he now likes playing gay characters, his appreciation to Steven Bochco for changing his life with the role of ‘John’, how he’s still in touch with his former “NYPD Blue” co-stars, how much fun he had working on the 2009 feature film “He’s Just Not That Into You”, as well as working with Melissa McCarthy in the 2010 comedy “Life As We Know It”, what it was like working on five-seasons of the hit TNT series “Major Crimes” as the recurring role of police psychologist ‘Dr Joe’ co-starring with actress Mary McDonnell, why the reboot series of “NYPD Blue” wasn’t picked up by the network after he and Kim Delaney filmed the pilot episode in 2019, how in retrospect how lucky he was being openly gay in Hollywood during the 1990s and early 2000s and how happy is being the Artistic Director of the Antaeus Theatre Company, a classical theatre ensemble in Los Angeles.
BILL BROCHTRUP
Bill Brochtrup is a television, film, & stage actor, best known for playing ‘John Irvin’ the cheerful administrative aide, on the Emmy Award-winning police drama, “NYPD Blue”. Along with the rest of the cast, he was nominated for a SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. In 2019 he reprised his role in ABC's rebooted NYPD Blue pilot.
In addition to series regular roles on two other Steven Bochco dramas (“Public Morals” & “Total Security”) he has had recurring roles on Jon Avnet’s web-series “Kendra” & Showtime’s “Shameless”, as well as a 5-season run as savvy police psychologist ‘Dr. Joe Bowman’ on TNT’s “Major Crimes”. He is currently appearing in the Emmy Award-winning digital drama “After Forever” on Amazon.
His movie credits include roles in “Rockula” (1990); “Terror in the Shadows” (1995); “Betrayed: A Story of Three Women” (1995); “Space Marines” (1996); “Not Again!”(1996); “Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects” (1996); “Man of the Year” (1996); “The Arrival” (1996); “Two Voices” (1997); “Ravenous” (1999); “Role of a Lifetime” (2002); “Hypnotized” (2004); “Duck” (2005); “He's Just Not That Into You” (2009); “Life as We Know It” (2010); and “No Boundaries” (2012 Short).
Onstage he has appeared in NYC, LA, and in regional theaters throughout the country. He is the Artistic Director of the Antaeus Theatre Company, Los Angeles’ acclaimed classical theater ensemble, where he also produced the Ambie-nominated fiction podcast series The Zip Code Plays.
He has told his original comic stories at numerous Spoken Word events, & has written for Out magazine & the bestselling collection of essays I Love You, Mom!
He has hosted AIDS Walks across the country, is an SPCA “Friend for Life,” & has spent numerous holidays abroad w the USO & Armed Forces Entertainment, visiting Troops in the Persian Gulf, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Germany, Japan, Bosnia, & Kosovo.
He was born in Inglewood, CA, raised in Tacoma, WA, & studied at New York University. After NYU, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue an acting career. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Brochtrup came out to People magazine as gay in 1997.
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06/17/24 • 32 min
On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with Bill Brochtrup, who is best known for playing public administrative assistant ‘John Irvin’ on the Emmy award-winning series "NYPD Blue”.
During their revealing conversation, Bill tells Tony about his early days of being a struggling actor in Hollywood, what it was like working with Angela Landsbury on the classic TV series “Murder She Wrote”, how his appearance in the L.A. stage production of "The Raft of the Medusa" won him the role of out gay public administrative assistant John Irvin on the hit ABC police drama "NYPD Blue”, his memories of playing the only openly gay character on the show for 6 seasons - including his thoughts on how his character was an integral part of the show, not a throwaway one, how his onscreen storyline with the gruff, homophobic Det. Andy Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) changed throughout the years, and how this groundbreaking role opened doors for more significant gay characters and stories to be told on television.
BILL BROCHTRUP
Bill Brochtrup is a television, film, and stage actor, best known for playing ‘John Irvin’ the cheerful administrative aide, on ABC’s Emmy Award-winning police drama, “NYPD Blue”. Along with the rest of the cast, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble. In 2019 he reprised his role in ABC's rebooted NYPD Blue pilot.
In addition to series regular roles on two other Steven Bochco dramas (“Public Morals” and “Total Security”) he has had recurring roles on Jon Avnet’s web-series “Kendra” and Showtime’s “Shameless”, as well as a five-season run as savvy police psychologist ‘Dr. Joe Bowman’ on TNT’s “Major Crimes”. He is currently appearing in the Emmy Award-winning digital drama “After Forever” on Amazon. Guest appearances include “Dexter”; “Without a Trace”; “Murder, She Wrote”; “Dragnet”; and “ALF”.
His movie credits include roles in “Rockula” (1990); “Terror in the Shadows” (1995); “Betrayed: A Story of Three Women” (1995); “Space Marines” (1996); “Not Again!”(1996); “Kinjite: Forbidden Subjects” (1996); “Man of the Year” (1996); “The Arrival” (1996); “Two Voices” (1997); “Ravenous” (1999); “Role of a Lifetime” (2002); “Hypnotized” (2004); “Duck” (2005); “Man of the Year” (2006); “He's Just Not That Into You” (2009); “Life as We Know It” (2010); and “No Boundaries” (2012 Short).
Onstage he has appeared in New York, Los Angeles, and in regional theaters throughout the country. He is the Artistic Director of the Antaeus Theatre Company, Los Angeles’ acclaimed classical theater ensemble, where he also produced the Ambie-nominated fiction podcast series The Zip Code Plays.
He has told his original comic stories at numerous Spoken Word events, and has written for Out magazine and the bestselling collection of essays I Love You, Mom!
He has hosted AIDS Walks across the country, is an SPCA “Friend for Life,” and has spent numerous holidays abroad with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment, visiting Troops in the Persian Gulf, Atlantic, Mediterranean, Germany, Japan, Bosnia, and Kosovo.
He was born in Inglewood, CA, raised in Tacoma, WA, and studied at New York University. After NYU, he moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue an acting career. He currently resides in Los Angeles. Brochtrup came out to People magazine as gay in 1997.
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...Episode 100 - From Huck Finn to Superman: A Look at the Wonderful Life of Actor Jeff East - Part 2
Hollywood Obsessed
12/30/24 • 34 min
In the second half of an engaging conversation with Tony, actor, writer, and producer Jeff East reflects on his remarkable 45-year journey within the Superman legacy, highlighting the enduring bonds he shares with fellow co-stars like Valerie Perrine. He shares his thoughts on Tom Welling's portrayal of young Clark Kent in the TV series “Smallville” and offers his opinion on the new Superman film directed by James Gunn. Additionally, Jeff recalls his experiences working on two Wes Craven horror films: “Summer of Fear,” in which he starred alongside Linda Blair, and “Deadly Blessing,” which featured a very young Sharon Stone. He also shares some entertaining behind-the-scenes stories about working with movie stars like Ernest Borgnine and Angie Dickinson and candidly admits to growing weary of playing the perennial good guy, expressing a desire for more diverse roles.
He also reminisces about his time working on “The Day After,” the most-watched TV movie of all time, reflecting on how the film changed history and expresses amazement at the staggering number of viewers it attracted. He discusses his involvement in the horror film “Pumpkinhead” and his role in HBO’s first TV series, “First and Ten,” where he had a challenging relationship with his co-star O.J. Simpson. Ultimately, Jeff shares the reasons behind his decision to step back from acting, his unexpected move to the South of France, and the exciting new projects he is pursuing. His story is not just a reflection of his past but an inspiring journey that continues to evolve.
Jeff East
Jeff East is an American actor and producer with over 55 years of experience. He began his career at fourteen, portraying Huckleberry Finn in the musical "Tom Sawyer," which featured Jodie Foster and Johnny Whittaker. He later starred in a classic adaptation of "Huckleberry Finn" alongside Paul Winfield and Harvey Korman.
Jeff also showcased his musical talent with his bands, One Way Street and the Planet Band, and had a record deal with Columbia Records. He provided lead vocals for the CBS cartoon "Meatballs and Spaghetti" and worked on three films for "The Wonderful World of Disney" in 1974.
In 1977, he played young Clark Kent in "Superman: The Movie," featuring Marlon Brando, Susannah York, Glenn Ford, and Phyllis Thaxter. The film became the number one box office hit of 1978.
In 1979, Jeff portrayed Jack London in "Klondike Fever" with Rod Steiger and Angie Dickinson, and Joseph the Carpenter in NBC's "Mary and Joseph: A Story of Faith."
After marrying architect Lori Gates in 1980, he starred in Wes Craven's "Summer of Fear" and "Deadly Blessing." In 1983, he appeared in the nuclear disaster film "The Day After," the comedy "Up the Creek," and HBO's "First and 10." In 1988, he led in Stan Winston's "Pumpkinhead."
Throughout his career, Jeff featured in over 100 national commercials and performed in numerous Off-Broadway shows. In 1992, he produced and co-starred with Jack Nicholson in "Blue Champagne."
Today, Jeff has taken a back seat to acting and started his own production company specializing in theatrical and media entertainment. He has several projects in the pipeline and lives with his family on the French Riviera in Nice.
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