Dee Wallace "ET"

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04/28/25 • 66 min

In this heartwarming and soul-stirring episode of Still Here Hollywood, iconic actress Dee Wallace—forever beloved as the mom from Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial—opens up to host Steve Kmetko in one of her most emotional and revealing interviews yet. From tearful stories of miracles sparked by E.T. to the raw pain of personal loss and the power of self-healing, Dee shares an extraordinary life filled with resilience, transformation, and truth. Known for her unforgettable roles in Cujo, The Howling, and The Frighteners, Wallace offers a powerful masterclass in surviving Hollywood, channeling energy into creativity, and finding purpose through pain. Whether you're a fan of 80s blockbusters, horror icons, or spiritual empowerment, this episode will move you, inspire you—and quite possibly change how you see the power of storytelling.Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: [email protected] Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: [email protected] Publicist: Maggie Perlich: [email protected]

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Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko

All things technical: Justin Zangerle

Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein

Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

Transcription: Mushtaq Hussain

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http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood

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