Best Bruce Barker Podcasts (2025)

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OSB 760 Tamar Springer "More Than Santa Baby" 28:13

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8d ago28:13

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Episode 760 of On Screen & Beyond gets us into the Christmas spirit with Tamar Springer, the creator of a new documentary called "More Than Santa Baby" about Philip Springer, the man who gave us the Holiday song "Santa Baby" and all the other wonderful songs he gave us. Songs that were sung by Frank SInatra, Aretha Franklin, Elvis, Madonna, Taylor …

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S3/E31- Kristin's Story (part 2): Loss, Compassion, and Showing Up for Others 24:25

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Send us a text In this first half of a two-part conversation, host Bruce Barker talks with Kristin—one of the founders and former Executive Director of a Colorado nonprofit that supports grieving parents. Kristin opens up about her child, her loss, and the early days of her grief journey. She reflects on how her pain transformed into compassion and…

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OSB 759 John Batdorf of Silver "Wham Bam Shang A Lang" 45:46

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Episode 759 of On Screen & Beyond has singer/songwriter John Batdorf of the band SIlver from the 70's who had the hit song "Wham Bam Shang A Lang" which was recently in the hit movie "Guardians of the Galaxy 2"! Over the years John has been part of other groups as well as written songs for others. He also has new music out called "Suffering" as wel…

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S3/E30- Kristin's Story (part 1): Loss, Compassion, and Showing Up for Others 27:00

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Send us a text In this first part of a two-episode conversation, host Bruce Barker sits down with Kristin, one of the founders and former Executive Director of a Colorado-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families who have experienced child loss. Kristin shares the early chapters of her grief journey and the deeply personal story that led her…

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OSB 758 Michelle Danner Director "Under The Stars" 35:14

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Episode 758 of On Screen & Beyond welcomes back Director Michelle Danner to talk about her latest film, "Under The Star" which stars Alex Pettyfer, Toni Collette and Andy Garcia. Michelle takes us behind the scenes of the film which was filmed in Italy and we also talk about some of her other films that are in the works and so much more.…

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S3/E29-The Holidays Are Coming 17:48

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Send us a text The holidays can be one of the hardest times for grieving parents. Between memories of what once was and the silence of what’s missing, emotions can feel overwhelming. In this heartfelt episode of Don’t Forget To Breathe, host Bruce Barker shares gentle reflections and practical coping strategies for navigating the season after child…

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OSB 757 Ron Dante "Sugar Sugar" 41:42

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Episode 757 of On Screen & Beyond takes us back to the number 1 song of 1969, "Sugar Sugar" with Ron Dante, Lead singer of The Archies as well as the Cufflink's hit "Tracy"! Ron produced several of Barry Manilow's albums and he sang backup and produced Barry's hit song "Mandy"! Ron shares his musical journey with us.…

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OSB 756 Zay Harding "The Visioneers with Zay Harding" 47:16

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Episode 756 of On Screen & Beyond takes behind the scenes of the CBS Saturday morning show "The Visioneers with Zay Harding". Zay is the host of the show which is in it's second season, bringing amazing stories of visionary people helping to solve today's issues facing our planet!

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OSB 755 Ali Ewoldt "The Phantom of the Opera" Broadway 38:21

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Episode 755 of On Screen & Beyond takes us to Broadway with our guest Ali Ewoldt who played Cosette in "The Phantom of the Opera" as well as starring in other Broadway shows! Ali shares her career from High School, to Jasmine at Disneyland, and then on to Broadway. She even appeared in "The MIchael J Fox" show!…

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OSB 754 Christopher Crabb "Danger Bay", "Fire Country" 37:09

2M ago37:09

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In this episode of On Screen & Beyond, we sit down and have a fun chat with actor Christopher Crabb. Christopher starred on the hit Disney show "Danger Bay" in the 80's, was a tennis pro, coached celebrities including Robert Downey Jr to play tennis and now he is guest starring on the new CBS, Paramount + show "Fire Country". We talk about all this…

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OSB 753 Brandon Routh "Superman Returns" 17:55

2M ago17:55

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Episode 753 of On Screen & Beyond has Brandon Routh as our guest! Brandon is known for his roles on "Arrow", "DC Legends of Tomorrow", "The Flash" and so much more, including as Superman in 2006's "Superman Returns". He joins us to talk about his latest film, "Out of Order" which is a fun comedy where he plays dual roles and the cast includes Luis …

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OSB 752 James Pickens Jr "Grey's Anatomy" 35:53

2M ago35:53

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Episode 752 of On Screen & Beyond has James Pickens Jr, Dr Richard Webber on "Grey's Anatomy" joining us as our guest! James talks about his new short film "Albert's Flower", his career, working with amazing directors, Denzel, Samuel L Jackson and more! James has been on so many shows and film including "Traffic", "42", "Roseanne" and the list goes…

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OSB 751 Rachel Lindsay Greenbush "Little House on the Prairie" 39:34

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Episode 751 of On Screen & Beyond takes us back to that "Little House on the Prairie" with Rachel Lindsay Bush, who played Carrie Ingalls on the show! Rachel, along with her twin sister Sidney, shared the role. Rachel takes us back to the heartwarming show and shares some of the antics behind the scenes! It's a fun episode with Rachel!…

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S3/E28- Special Guest: Sheila Johnson Wilson 46:42

3M ago46:42

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Send us a text My guest, Sheila Johnson Wilson, a writer, musician, and professional coordinator, has endured the loss of more than 20 loved ones, including 17 in just five years. Through deep personal work, she’s found healing and now shares her story to inspire others with courage to heal, support one another, and dream again. Contact information…

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OSB 750 Melissa Manchester "Midnight Blue" 40:04

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Episode 750 of On Screen & Beyond starts off our 19th season with Grammy winner singer/songwriter Melissa Manchester as our guest! Melissa talks about her hits, working with Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, meeting Paul McCatrney and so much more! Melissa is an amazing guest!

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S3/E27- Parent Stories: Marnie, part 3 41:35

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Send us a text In part three of my conversation with Marnie, she shares life after Joey’s death in 2022—the weight of grief, the struggles, and the ways she continues forward while holding onto her daughter’s memory. Unlike the first two episodes, we recorded this in Marnie’s home, where she invited me into Joey’s room, unchanged since the last tim…

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S3/E26- Parent Stories: Marnie, part 2 34:15

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Send us a text In the second of three conversations, Marnie continues sharing the story of her daughter, Joey—this time moving into the heartbreaking account of her final days and the moment of her death. Alongside the deep pain, Marnie reflects with tenderness and honesty on the love that carried them through. Recorded in a bustling coffeehouse, t…

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OSB 749 Eric Braeden "The Young and The Restless" 39:57

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Episode 749 of On Screen & Beyond brings the unreleased video version of our interview with actor Eric Braeden for you. Eric has been in many films and TV shows over the years including on "Combat", "Escape From The Planet of The Apes" and of course, over 40 years in the role of Victor Newman on "The Young and The Restless"!…

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S3/E25- Parent Stories: Marnie, part 1 39:31

4M ago39:31

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Send us a text In the first of three conversations, Marnie from Colorado opens her heart to share memories of her daughter, Joey—the devastating medical diagnosis, countless hospital visits, and the daily fight to keep her alive, as well as the laughter, adventures, and everyday moments that filled their life with love. Recorded in a cozy coffeehou…

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OSB 748 Catherine Mary Stewart "Weekend At Bernie's" 45:07

4M ago45:07

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Episode 748 of On Screen & Beyond releases the new released video version of our past interview with Catherine Mary Stewart of "The Last Starfighter", "Night of the Comet", "Weekend At Bernie's" and more! Catherine shares her journey into acting, working with movie legends and more!

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S3/E24- Did You Really Just Say That?-Revisited 20:36

4M ago20:36

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Send us a text In this episode, I revisit one of the most talked-about topics from Season 2, Episode 9: Did You Really Just Say That? We’ll reflect on some of the surprising, hurtful, or well-meaning-but-wrong things people say to grieving parents. I also share a few new comments I’ve heard recently from others in my grief support groups. If you've…

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S3/E23-7,595 days 12:54

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Send us a text Nineteen years ago today, Kristen died. In this short episode, I reflect on the weight of this day—what it brings up, how I’ve coped, and the ways I’ve honored her memory through the years. Grief changes, but it never disappears. This is a quiet space to remember, to feel, and to share the journey of healing. Support the show Help ke…

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OSB 747 Joe Moe "Goldin Movie Memorabilia Expert" 44:03

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Episode 747 of On Screen & Beyond brings Joe Moe, Consignment Director and movie memorabilia lover to OSB to talk about the latest auction from the Goldin Co. Joe shares some of the movie artifacts with us and talks about the current auction that has Indiana Jones' whip, Harry Potter's wand from the movie, the Superman costume from The Adventures o…

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OSB 746 Ivan Doroschuk "Men Without Hats" 42:44

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Episode 746 of On Screen & Beyond takes us back to the 80's with Ivan Doroschuk of the band MEN WITHOUT HATS! Ivan gave us "The Safety Dance" which dominated the airwaves in the 80's and had us all dancing. He joins us to talk about his new single "I Love The 80's", his upcoming tour, a new album and more!…

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S3/E21-I'm Back 31:01

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Send us a text Where Has Bruce Been? After a three-year pause, Don’t Forget To Breathe returns with a raw and transparent look at the life-changing events that kept Bruce away from the mic. In this powerful relaunch, Bruce shares his journey through divorce, trauma, therapy, self-discovery, healing, and a new direction in life. It's a fresh chapter…

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S3/E20-Season 3 Preview 3:24

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Send us a text After more than three years away from the mic, I’m back with Season 3—bringing heartfelt, healing conversations around life after child loss. This season features solo reflections, revisits to powerful past topics, and honest stories from fellow grieving parents. I may not be a professional, just a dad walking this journey, but I hop…

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OSB 745 Mark Feuerstein "Royal Pains" 22:39

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Episode 745 of On Screen & Beyond has Mark Feuerstein of "Royal Pains", "Cocaine Hotel" and more joining us! His latest film comes out on July 18 in theaters. Mark stars along side Neal McDonough, Dermot Mulroney and Christopher Lloyd in this exciting action thriller with a heart!

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OSB 744 Taylor Blackwell "Resident Alien" 39:21

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Episode 744 of On Screen & Beyond brings Taylor Blackwell, who played Alan Tudyk's daughter on "Resident Alien", to our guest list! Taylor has also been on "Mayans MC" and more! Taylor's latest project is now on the film festival tour called "IT HAPPENED: THE JUDY TENUTA STORY". Taylor shares insight into the making of the film and so much more!…

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OSB 743 Dermot Mulroney & Sal Litvak "Guns & Moses" 20:52

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Episode 743 of On Screen & Beyond has as our guests, Dermot Mulroney of "Chicago Fire" and more along with director Sal Litvak. Sal & Dermot take us into their new film "GUNS & MOSES" and so much more!

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OSB 742 Billy Gray "Father Knows Best" 47:12

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Billy Gray, "Bud" from the classic TV Show "Father Knows Best" as well as the classic Sci-Fi flim "The Day The Earth Stood Still" is our guest in this episode. Billy returns as our guest after 17 years and we chat about those two classics and some of his other roles including working with Abbott & Costello and more!…

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OSB 741 Bo Donaldson "Billy Don't Be A Hero" 36:21

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Episode 741 of On Screen & Beyond brings Bo Donaldson of Bo Donaldson & The Heywoods to our mic. Bo gave us the number 1 song "Billy Don't Be A Hero" in the US, as well as other top 100 hits like "Who Do You Think You Are" and more.

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OSB 740 Philip Wright of Paper Lace "The Night Chicago Died" 38:51

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Episode 740 of On Screen & Beyond - Our guest is Philip Wright, lead singer of Paper Lace who had the hit song "The Night Chicago Died" in the US and several hits in the UK! Philip talks about the hits, their beginnings, The Beatles and more!

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OSB 739 Michelle Hurd & Austin Highsmith Garces "Inheritance" 42:42

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Episode 739 of On Screen & Beyond has Michelle Hurd (Star Trek Picard) and Ausitn Highsmith Garces join us to talk about their new movie "Inheritance"! Michelle and Austin takes us on their journey of making the film, throw in a little look at their careers and it all makes for a fun interview with two amazing guests!…

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OSB 738 Rich Manley "Culture Shock" 42:03

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Episode 738 of On Screen & Beyond takes us on an adventure filled with magic and more with the host of "Culture Shock" on Tubi. "Culture Shocks" host & magician Rich Manley is our guest and he fills us in on his show, his magic tour and his upcoming movie. Rich shares some amazing stories of his adventures!…

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OSB 737 James DuMont "UNIT 234" 45:31

7M ago45:31

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Episode 737 of On Screen & Beyond has actor James DuMont of "The Righteous Gemstones" returning to talk about his latest film "UNIT 234" with Don Johnson. He lets us in on film, his role, some of his other upcoming films and much more.

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OSB 736 Kathryn Leigh Scott "Dark Shadows" 42:50

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Episode 736 of On Screen & Beyond takes us into the world of the 60's classic soap opera "Dark Shadows" with one of the stars of the show, Kathryn Leigh Scott who played the role of Maggie Evans, Josette and others. We talk about the show, the cast, upcoming events, some bloopers and more!

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OSB 735 Niki Haris "Madonna Backup Singer" 41:41

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Episode 735 of On Screen & Beyond takes us in to the music world with Niki Haris. For years Niki was one of Madonna's backup singers, lending her voice to many of Madonn's hits. She was featured in the film "Madonna: Truth of Dare". She also worked with Mick Jagger, Julian Lennon, The Righteous Brothers and so many other.…

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OSB 734 Pat Boone "April Love" 41:26

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Episode 734 of On Screen & Beyond - Movie, Music and TV legend Pat Boone is our guest this week! Pat has had a long and eventful career, starting as a teen idol, 38 top 40 hits, 6 number 1's and appearing in many films and his own TV show and as a person who cares for others. We talk about his career and his latest project, helping the people Tanza…

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OSB 733 JP Karliak "Smurfs" 39:07

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Episode 733 of On Screen & Beyond has voice-over actor JP Karliak as our guest. JP will be the voice of Gargamel and Razamel in the upcoming new Summer animated film "Smurfs" in July! He has been in many other animated films and TV shows including on "X-Men '97" and more.

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OSB 732 Robert Boris "Air Force One" 47:19

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Episode 732 of On Screen & Beyond brings screenwriter Robert Boris as our guest. Robert created "Air Force One" which starred Harrison Ford and wrote "Dr Detroit" starring Dan Akroyd and more. He talks about his Clint Eastwood connection as well as his new novel "Black Sun", which is a thrilling, edge of your seat book!…

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OSB 731 Stefanie Powers "Hart to Hart" 41:34

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Episode 731 of On Screen & Beyond has Stefanie Powers as our guest! Stefanie has been in so many films and TV shows including "The Girl From U.N.C.L.E." , "The Feather and Father Gang" and "Hart to Hart" which celebrates it's 45th anniversary. Stefanie shares memories of that show, her foundation and more!…

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OSB 730 Barry Livingston "My Three Sons" 39:59

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Episode 730 of On Screen & Beyond has Barry Livingston of "My Three Sons", "Don't Mess With The Zohan", "Argo", "The Social Network" and more joining us as our guest this week once again! Barry talks about Paul Newman, Lucy, does a great Adam Sandler impression and more!

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OSB 729 Ilene Graff 39:57

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On episode 729 of on Screen & Beyond we are joined by Ilene Graff, who has performed on Broadway, was part of the TV version of "South Pacific" with Glenn Close and Harry Connick Jr and had many guest starring roles on TV shows. She also was Marsha Owens on "Mr Belvedere" for years with Bob Uerker.

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OSB 728 Dean Butler "Little House on the Prairie" 43:37

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On episode 728 of On Screen & Beyond, Dean Butler who played Almanzo Wilder on the classic feel good TV show "Little House on the Prairie" joins us once again! Dean is always fun to have on the show and he talks "Little House", "The New Gidget", William Schallert, Broadway and so much more!

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OSB 727 Kathy Garver "Family Affair" 41:11

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On episode 727 of On Screen & Beyond we have Kathy Garver joining us once again! Kathy played Cissy on the classic TV show "Family Affair". She insight on the show, her career and some of her many current projects including three movie! Kathy is always a listener favorite!

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OSB 726 Alison Arngrim "Little House on the Prairie" 45:23

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Episode 726 of On Screen & Beyond takes us back to that "Little House on the Prairie" as we chat with "Nelle Oleson"! Alison Arngrim drops by to talk about that popular show, he book, her standup act and so much more! Alison is always a fun guest!

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OSB 725 Joyce Dewitt "Three's Company" 55:43

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Episode 725 of On Screen & Beyond takes us back to the hilarious TV Show "Three's Company" with Joyce Dewitt, how played the role of Janet Wood beside John Ritter, "Jack" through out the entire series! Joyce shares memories of the show, John and the guest stars and more!

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OSB 724 Brian Gaskill "All My Children" 45:48

10M ago45:48

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Episode 724 of On Screen & Beyond has as our guest Brian Gaskill, known for his roles on numerous soaps including The Young & The Restless, The Bay, As The World Turns, The Bold & The Beautiful, Port Charles, All My Children, Models Inc and so many others. Brian shares his journey and talks about his latest movie, "A Reluctant Heart".…

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OSB 723 Parker Stevenson "The Hardy Boys" "Baywatch" 49:06

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Episode 723 of On Screen & Beyond has Parker Stevenson as our guest! Parker starred on "The Hardy Boys" in the 70's, on "Baywatch" in the 80's & 90's, "North and South: Book 2" and so much more! He joins us to chat about his career, directing, photograph and that is just the beginning!

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OSB 722 Brandon Smith "Somewhere In Montana" 36:46

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Episode 722 of On Screen & Beyond has writer/director Brandon Smith of the film "Somewhere In Montana" which stars Graham McTavish of "Outlander" fame and Michelle Hurd, known for her role on "Star Trek: Picard". Brandon takes us behind the camera and into this fascinating film.