Hollywood Obsessed

Hollywood Obsessed

Hosted by Hollywood casting director, journalist, and former studio tour guide, Tony Miros, HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED is an illuminating podcast featuring insightful interviews with entertainment professionals and insiders who share their personal stories about Hollywood and its colorful history. In each episode, listeners will take a captivating journey, discovering fun movie & TV facts and trivia that will enlighten and delight. If you’re as obsessed with Hollywood as Tony is (or would like to be), join him and his latest guest every other Monday for an exciting, new episode of HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED.

Episodes

December 15, 2025 50 mins

In the conclusion of their two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues the ride with Michael Nouri as they explore the fascinating chapters of his career after Flashdance. Michael reflects on projects like The Image Maker and working with legends like Jerry Orbach, Farley Granger, Colleen Dewhurst, and Farrah Fawcett, sharing heartfelt admiration and a few laugh-out-loud behind-the-scenes stories (including one involving a jea...

In Part 1 of this lively two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the endlessly charming Michael Nouri, forever etched in pop culture history as Nick Hurley in the smash 1980s hit Flashdance. Michael laughs about how—more than 40 years later—fans still stop him to talk about the film (those once-swooning teenagers are now grandmothers!), and he fondly recalls working with director Adrian Lyne on what became a global ph...

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In the sparkling conclusion of their two-part conversation, host Tony Miros and 90-year-old Hollywood legend Ruta Lee dive deeper into her remarkable career and her most unforgettable television moments. Ruta revisits her iconic “Twilight Zone” episode “A Short Drink From a Certain Fountain,” sharing memories of co-star Patrick O’Neal, her joy in playing such a wicked character, and her warm admiration for Rod Serling. She also ref...

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In Part 1 of this energetic two-episode conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the dazzling Ruta Lee—actress, dancer, Hollywood legend, and author of the delightfully titled memoir “Consider Your Ass Kissed! Ruta dives into her decades-long career, from her breakout in the MGM classic “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers to her days co-hosting “High Rollers with her dear friend Alex Trebek. She shares favorite behind-the-scene...

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In this powerful conclusion to their two-part conversation, host Tony Miros and actress Anne-Marie Johnson dive into the dramatic, complicated, and career-defining years she spent on In the Heat of the Night.” She recounts her intense audition process, her memorable first meeting with Carroll O’Connor, and her surprise when she discovered who would play her TV husband Virgil Tibbs. She shares both funny & deeply personal stori...

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In Part 1 of this lively two-episode deep dive, host Tony Miros sits down with the always captivating Anne-Marie Johnson to explore her remarkable journey from a starstruck L.A. kid to a celebrated actress with decades of iconic credits.


Anne-Marie takes us back to her days at John Marshall High School—where, yes, they were literally filming the carnival scenes of “Grease” while she was taking her class photo. Inspired by comedy...

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In the thrilling conclusion of this two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive into the extraordinary life and career of Eric Roberts, one of Hollywood’s most enduring and versatile actors. Eric candidly opens up about his journey to sobriety—how one fateful night at a wrap party in New York introduced him to cocaine, sparking years of struggle that he ultimately overcame through the unwavering love and support ...

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In the first half of this two-part conversation, host Tony Miros dives deep into the extraordinary life and career of Oscar-nominated actor Eric Roberts—a Hollywood legend with over 700 screen credits and five decades in the business. From his early years in Atlanta to chasing his dreams in the wild world of 1970s New York City, Eric’s story is filled with unforgettable moments and colorful characters. Along the way, Eric opens up ...

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In the thrilling conclusion of this two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with actor-turned-producer Jeffrey Kramer, who shares more incredible stories from his multifaceted Hollywood career. Jeffrey recalls how his friend Rick Rosenthal cast him in Halloween II , and how his role as Deputy Hendricks in JAWS 2 was almost cut—until a change in directors saved it and expanded it. He paints a vivid picture of ...

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In this jaw-dropping first half of a two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with actor-turned-producer Jeffrey Kramer, the unforgettable Deputy Hendricks from Steven Spielberg’s legendary classic JAWS and its sequel JAWS 2. Nearly fifty years later, Jeffrey still can’t believe how a little movie about a big shark became a cultural phenomenon that changed Hollywood forever.


Jeffrey takes listeners on a fascinating journ...

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In the second half of their fascinating two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with acclaimed actor Steven Weber, who recalls his experiences filming the psychological thriller Single White Female” alongside Bridget Fonda—whom he remains friends with today. He opens up about filming his first nude scene, how nerve-wracking it was, and reflects on how today’s intimacy coordinators have changed the industry.

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In the first half of this entertaining two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with acclaimed actor Steven Weber, who became a household name in the 1990s as Brian Hackett on the beloved sitcom Wings.” Tony kicks things off by diving into Weber’s New York roots, his artistic family background, and his early love of TV and retro pop culture.


Weber reflects on his training at the famed High School of Performing Arts—the ...

In the thrilling conclusion of this two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with sci-fi icon Melody Anderson, best known as Dale Arden in the 1980 cult classic “Flash Gordon.


This time, Melody opens up about the behind-the-scenes drama that changed the course of the franchise—including the infamous fallout between star Sam J. Jones & producer Dino De Laurentiis, which ultimately derailed plans for a s...

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In the first half of this special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros chats with Canadian-born actress Melody Anderson—forever beloved by sci-fi fans as the fearless Dale Arden in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon!


Before Hollywood, Melody’s path was anything but typical. She worked as a journalist in Canada, then as a reporter in Australia—where she even interviewed celebrities at the airport—before discovering acting after hea...

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In the second half of this unforgettable two-part conversation, host Tony Miros continues his deep dive with TV legend Greg Evigan. This time, Greg opens up about his experiences on the short-lived but beloved ’80s spy series “Masquerade,” where he co-starred with screen icon Rod Taylor (The Birds) and a young Kirstie Alley (Cheers). From star-studded Hollywood parties with Buddy Hackett, Cary Grant, and Shecky Greene to his fond m...

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In the first half of a very special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with TV legend Greg Evigan—best known as B.J. McKay on the hit series “B.J. and the Bear and Joey Harris on the beloved ’80s sitcom “My Two Dads.


Greg takes us back to his roots in New Jersey, where his love of music first began thanks to his piano-playing mom. From his very first organ to playing in bands, it wasn’t long before Greg’s passion...

In the second half of this unforgettable two-part conversation, Tony Miros dives back in with beloved actor Dan Lauria — and the stories just keep getting better! From working with Robert Loggia in the blockbuster Independence Day to stepping into the world of NASA for Tom Hanks’ HBO miniseries From the Earth to the Moon, Dan shares behind-the-scenes tales that span film, television, and theater. Plus, you’ll love his heartwarming ...

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In this first half of a very special two-part conversation, host Tony Miros sits down with the legendary Dan Lauria — forever remembered as Jack Arnold, America’s favorite TV dad on "The Wonder Years." From his blue-collar New York upbringing to his love of James Cagney movies with his aunt, Dan shares how his early passions and football days unexpectedly led him into the world of acting.


Dan opens up about the incredi...

In part 2 of this special two-part interview, Tony Miros continues his lively chat with Didi Conn, forever beloved as “Frenchy” in Grease. Didi shares the charming story of her Paramount audition—performing the “Men are rats!” scene—then stopping at a real “Frenchy’s Beauty Parlor” to get into character. Though she initially hoped to play Rizzo, fate steered her to Frenchy. She recalls bonding with the cast during a sock hop, worki...

In the first half of this special two-part conversation, Tony Miros chats with the incomparable Didi Conn—forever beloved as “Frenchy” from the classic movie musical Grease. Didi spills delightful behind-the-scenes stories about her co-stars (including the honorary “papi” who looks out for all the Greasers), the making of her book Frenchy’s Grease Scrapbook, and how the cast’s stage experience shaped the film’s magic. She even shar...

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