January 2, 2026 • 16 mins
Mindy Cohn is thriving, and we love to see it. In this candid conversation, the beloved actress opens up about her experience on Apple TV+’s Palm Royale, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from working alongside an all-star cast including Kristin Wiig, Allison Janney, Laura Dern, and Carol Burnett, and what it’s really like to be a working actor decades after her breakout role on The Facts of Life.
From navigating Hollywood longevity to redefining success on her own terms, Mindy reflects on how her life and career have evolved and why this chapter feels more authentic than ever.
Palm Royale is now available to stream on Apple TV+.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
She's a familiar face to generations of TV viewers, and
now she's stepping into a bold new chapter. Actress Mindy
Cone joins us to talk about her new series, Palm
Royal and to reflect on a career that spanned decades
in Hollywood. Hello to my friend Mindy.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Hello to my darling friend, Heather.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
I'm so happy to talk with you today because, first
of all, I'm obsessed with Palm Royal and your character
in it as this sharp, very smart, clever reporter. I
absolutely love watching you on this show. It has such
a distinct style and tone. So what was it about
this project that made you say, yes, I want to
(00:39):
be a part of this.
Speaker 3 (00:41):
Oh my godness, it's so many things. I mean, as
you know, it's just the opportunity to audition and get
on an Apple show starring Kristin Wick at the time,
just Kristen Wig and Laura Dern that those are the
only two I knew.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Oh that was enough.
Speaker 3 (00:54):
Little did I know what was coming. So just that
opportunity was wonderful. And then when I show up on
set and it includes you know, my one of my
dream to work with persons, Alison Janney, and then the
incredible Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin and Josh Lucas and
Kaya Gerber and do I keep going, Jordan Bridges, I mean,
(01:16):
it just keeps giving and giving. And then of course
this season we've had the privilege of having Patty Lapone
and John Stamos. I mean, it's just it's an embarrassment
of riches, Heather truly this project in every aspect.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
Honestly, the cast is so much fun to watch. It
was like everyone is destined to play these parts and
you can tell you guys are all having fun with.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
It as well.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Talk to me a little bit about what's happening on set,
like what are some of the off camera moments like
with all of these incredible actresses and actors.
Speaker 3 (01:51):
Well, unlike the sets I've been on for the past,
I'm gonna say since COVID, to be honest, right, normally
everyone kind of goes back to their trailer, back to
their whatever. We are borderline obsessed with each other. There
is a twelve person text that we have had since
the beginning, which is now three years since season one.
(02:11):
We all sit in our director's chairs together in a circle.
Our prop department and production design always make sure that
there's an area and we all sit together.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
We have our snacks.
Speaker 3 (02:24):
Together, we gab together, we listen to music together, we
do we just yeah, the only way to say is
just borderline obsessed with each other.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
So it is a happy set as.
Speaker 3 (02:35):
Well as a productive set. I mean, we really like
working with each other, we like creating with each other.
We feel safe with each other. And I know that
you can really relate to this. When you're working with
people who are so at the top of their game,
you not only get better, but your sense of play,
(02:55):
your confidence, and your ability to hit the ball back tenfold.
And that's what's happened. And so hello season two. We've
all been in the sandbox together already for a year
and a half, so it was like going back and
being with your favorite playmates. And then of course we
get this crazy amazing material from Abe Silvia who's at
(03:16):
the Helm, and it's just it's on, it's on.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
It's that whole idea of iron sharpens iron, and that's
truly what it feels like we're watching when we see
you guys, everybody, like you said, at the top of
their game, professional, but you make it look so effortless
and fun. I am obsessed with the styling of this show.
I love the outfits everybody is wearing.
Speaker 3 (03:41):
Shout out to Alex Friedberg, Jean Carlos, our brilliant production designer,
our hair department headed by Triciaus Sawyer. I mean, these
are the these are the top, top, top, top top.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
People making television movies right now.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
While they're doing an amazing job, because it feels like
certainly in a moment in time, and they've really captured
this era very well on this show. One of the
things I love that they do is they're exploring very
you know, it's kind of a it is a campy,
you know, crime kind of a show, but they're exploring
some really interesting themes here with ambition, reinvention, a sort
(04:19):
of a sense of belonging. Did any of those themes
sort of resonate with you personally and where you are
in life right now?
Speaker 3 (04:27):
Well, I think it's not lost, and we all talk
about it, the timelessness of it, even though it takes
place in nineteen sixty nine and then we jump to
get into nineteen seventy in season two.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
This sense of.
Speaker 3 (04:40):
What's happening politically, what's happening for women, it's so timely.
It's kind of like funny and then not funny, you
know what I'm saying.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
I mean, you know, you know, not to.
Speaker 3 (04:52):
Bring it down, but I remember first season when Leslie
Bibbs's character talks about her backstreet abortion, and literally that's
same week we were shooting that, the same week ether
Roe v Way was overturned. It was like wait, what right?
It was like what is happening? And then of course
it's been so delicious with Patty Lapone playing you know,
(05:15):
Missus Merriweather shooting at Marlago. You know, it's just it's
such a trip. It's just such a trip. But the
the advent of a woman being for herself moving not
just for her partner, her man, her family, but for herself,
(05:37):
the working woman. It's kind of special, very special to
be in that kind of space.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Yeah, it absolutely is. And you know, you yourself are
very special to a lot of people. You have been
a part of pop culture for decades. I want to know, like,
how is your relationship with fame and the industry changed
since your early years in television. You know, you very
famously started out on Facts of Life. How has your
(06:03):
relationship with fame in the industry changed over the years.
Speaker 3 (06:07):
Well, that's such a great question, because it really does
evolve as you age and as you stay in this
business and you realize that there are breaths of time.
I mean, listen, as actors, our natural state is unemployment.
I think people have a hard time remembering that it's
very rare when we actually are employed. And so this
(06:28):
sense of creating a life that feels fulfilling and is
fulfilling and yet can drop at any moment. So you
can go be a gypsy and go travel and get
a job right and wherever that takes you. But the
fame aspect is interesting. I have to say the biggest
change has been my gray hair. You know, I'm just ignored.
(06:48):
People kind of overlook you with your Sultan pepper and
that sense of invisibility about women aging is no joke,
and ironically it's liberated me. I I am not recognized
as frequent and when I'm when I'm recognized, it's a
slower burn.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
In other words, I usually have to talk. It's usually
my voice.
Speaker 3 (07:12):
Or I've been interacting with them, and it clicks, oh
my god, you're so and so. But it's not automatic anymore.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
And I do.
Speaker 3 (07:19):
I think it's the gray hair and the aging, and
I'm not mad at it. It makes it much easier
to get all the perks of being famous without the
thrust of eyeballs that I had when I was younger.
Walking around the world.
Speaker 1 (07:33):
Oh, I can see. That's so maybe a lot less
You're feeling a lot less pressure when you're just outliving
your life and your day to day life.
Speaker 3 (07:40):
There's almost none. Yes, I can really walk around and
not be not be recognized. Yes, yes, or listen, we're
in LA and you know this, there's a more famous
person next to me, right.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
That's probably that's probably true. Right, But your I mean,
for the record, your hair is stunning and it.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Looks Okay, it looks.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
Great on you.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
This is a cute cut.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
I love it.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
Thank you.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
I want to talk about, uh, when you think about
your legacy in Hollywood, this is maybe a bigger question
than God talk about why. I know, right, we're going
deep here. Let me say legacy in Hollywood? What matters
to you most? Now? Do you think it's the roles
you've played, maybe the impact you've had off screen, or
(08:27):
maybe even like your ability you keep evolving like so
beautifully as a as an actress in the various roles
you've played. So what do you think matters to you
most now at this point in your career.
Speaker 3 (08:39):
Well, this is such a timely question for me as
it's the new year and I've just been with my
bestie Tara, who's also been acting since you know, she
was a young and and a character actress, Tara Carcion
shout out, and uh, you know, I'm about to turn
sixty in May, and.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
Not only am I more comfortable.
Speaker 3 (09:02):
First of all, I'm obviously a much better actor based
on life experience, based on being in class, based on
the jobs and the people that I've worked with, which
we've just talked about, But there's a more comfortability of
being a creative and an artist. I'm sort of a
proud self, you know, card carrying member versus.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Sort of like, yeah, I'm an actor. You know, what
are you doing lately?
Speaker 3 (09:21):
You know, all those kind of like anxieties and insecurities
drop away when you've been doing something forty five years,
which I have. And when you say that out loud,
you're like, shikes, you know. So to me, the legacy,
my favorite part of my career, which actually was just
thrown at me from my boss Abe Sylvia. Another shout
(09:43):
out to my incredible helmsman of Palm Roll.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
You know my.
Speaker 3 (09:47):
Reputation, which you know, I think as actors specifically, we
have two things. We have our talent and our reputation,
and you know, people like to I'm additive on a set.
People like to work with me, and that to me
has been really wonderful to be given that gift back
(10:07):
where someone says, you know, we've asked about you and
you are apparently a delight to have on the set,
and I'm like, terrific.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
You know, very complimented.
Speaker 3 (10:16):
Here it is and I've gotten it, you know, a
couple of times in the last few years, and it's.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Lovely to me that you know, not only have I been.
Speaker 3 (10:28):
Able to do what I love to do, people have
responded well to it nine times out of ten, and
that with it, there's a nice reputation intact that you know,
people like to work with me.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
That's that's just the loveliest.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
Well, you know, I totally agree with you. It's honestly,
compliments are rare in this industry. So if if people
say something like that, it just I know it means
the world, I know it does, and his currency's in
a Palm Royale is really coming together. You can tell
that the cast is gelling and it's really finding its.
Speaker 3 (11:00):
Season one to me was like we were on this
four lane highway in Palm Beach, and season two pick
de lane. You know, we definitely are more streamline. The
story is more streamline. We're all involved. There's a lot
more scenes with all the characters, which has been really fun.
(11:22):
My character, for example, kind of comes out behind the
scenes and instead of writing about it becomes a part
of the hijinks and into the story, which has been
such a hoot. So yeah, I mean it's another fabulous adventure,
and I think people, rather than getting to know these characters,
know them and are ready for the ride.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
I love that you said hyjinks because when I'm watching
it and I watch it with my husband Chris, I
say this, Oh, I'm so glad there's It reminds me
of like a Scooby Doo episode or like which I
know you you could and understand since you were a
voice actor on Scooby Doo. And I also it reminds
(12:07):
me of like the Play gone Wrong, like the the
Noises Off feeling of like look over here, but wait,
there's somebody coming in over here, this kind of who
done it? Just when you think you've got to figured out, Nope,
it goes in another direction. It's so smart, so beautifully written,
and just like a joy to watch you guys sort
of you know, try to figure it all out within
(12:28):
the show while we're watching along. Tell me again, I
know before we started recording, you were talking about in
this one of the most recent episodes. I say recent,
but one of the later episodes in this season. You
guys filmed up in where was it, Is it Canada
or organ Yeah, not even Canada, noreg.
Speaker 2 (12:49):
Yeah, it was wonderful.
Speaker 3 (12:52):
We shot at the Timberland Lodge, which is if those
of you senophiles, it's the hotel where they shot The Shine,
and so we not only got to stay there like
band camp, you know, we shot there and it doubles
for a lot of Switzerland and it was you know,
obviously you know, cold and stowy and fabulous, but it
(13:14):
really was such a tickle to be able to go
on location with each other and have that experience of
being away with each other and then filming this amazing
section of the story, which you know unites Vicky Lawrence
with Carol Burnett, which is quite special.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Honestly, Carol Burnett and I'm sure you probably feel the
same way because we're you know, close to the same age.
She was such an icon when I was growing up
and it was always a dream to meet her to like,
for years, I used to have on my website one
of her quotes, I have to know what it's been
like to work with her?
Speaker 3 (13:54):
Is it just oh, it's just a dream. And you
know she's right there with us and the other cash.
She doesn't go back to her trailer, she doesn't sit
on the side. She knows every crewmember's name. She is
an absolute delight, amazing storyteller and obviously, you know, it
is not shy when asked to, you know, tell us
(14:17):
all the deep and dirty, which you know, there's no
dirty when it comes to Carol, but it's it's really dirty, well,
you know, just the behind the scenes of all the
wonderful people that she's friends with, that she's meant that
she's worked with. But there is also something about you know,
I was very lucky to have mentors forty years my senior.
Very early on in my career that I met in
(14:37):
New York, and Carol is like them, meaning she's just
been around so long and not only has been in
this business, but has been able to evolve.
Speaker 2 (14:47):
And I think that's not talked about enough from.
Speaker 3 (14:50):
Creative to creative and also from creatives to the outside world,
that this is an industry, this business of show that
has evolved and changed, and it's not like the law,
and it's not like medicine, where you know where of
course there's new techniques and there's new procedures, and there's
new laws, and there's new surgeries, et cetera.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
So you always have to be learning.
Speaker 3 (15:11):
But the business has changed, I mean since I've been
in it ten times, So you can imagine with Carol
and that adaptability. I think sometimes we creatives don't give
each other enough pats on the back about how we're
able to just tack and oh the business is going
in this direction.
Speaker 2 (15:31):
Okay, well we.
Speaker 3 (15:32):
Developed these new skill sets to deal with the business,
to deal with the ability to work. Carol is just
a treasure trove of stories about adaptability and joy. To
not leave the joy out of the room, bring it
in with you no matter what is going on, No
(15:53):
matter how stressful, how exciting, how you know, to always
remember how lucky.
Speaker 2 (15:59):
We are to be doing what we're doing. Yeah, she's
a walking version of that.
Speaker 1 (16:03):
Yeah, I love that. That is honestly so inspiring to hear.
And it is truly, like I said, a joy to
watch you and watch her watch everybody on Palm Royal.
Mindy Cone, you are treasure. I would seriously talk to
you for another hour if we could, but I want
(16:24):
to tell everybody really quickly before I let you go
where you can watch Palm Royal. The entire season I
believe is out now. Is that right? Or is there
one that so left?
Speaker 3 (16:32):
There's two episodes left, but it's all on Apple TV
season one and most of season two. By January fourteenth,
that full second season will be there.
Speaker 1 (16:42):
Okay, So just in there, you guys, spend your New
Year's break watching this show. It's so much fun. You
will absolutely love it. Mindy Cone, I adore you and
I'm so so glad you took the time to talk
with me today.
Speaker 2 (16:53):
Oh same, And it's been a pleasure anytime
She's a familiar face to generations of TV viewers, and
now she's stepping into a bold new chapter. Actress Mindy
Cone joins us to talk about her new series, Palm
Royal and to reflect on a career that spanned decades
in Hollywood. Hello to my friend Mindy.
Speaker 2 (00:15):
Hello to my darling friend, Heather.
Speaker 1 (00:18):
I'm so happy to talk with you today because, first
of all, I'm obsessed with Palm Royal and your character
in it as this sharp, very smart, clever reporter. I
absolutely love watching you on this show. It has such
a distinct style and tone. So what was it about
this project that made you say, yes, I want to
(00:39):
be a part of this.
Speaker 3 (00:41):
Oh my godness, it's so many things. I mean, as
you know, it's just the opportunity to audition and get
on an Apple show starring Kristin Wick at the time,
just Kristen Wig and Laura Dern that those are the
only two I knew.
Speaker 2 (00:53):
Oh that was enough.
Speaker 3 (00:54):
Little did I know what was coming. So just that
opportunity was wonderful. And then when I show up on
set and it includes you know, my one of my
dream to work with persons, Alison Janney, and then the
incredible Carol Burnett and Ricky Martin and Josh Lucas and
Kaya Gerber and do I keep going, Jordan Bridges, I mean,
(01:16):
it just keeps giving and giving. And then of course
this season we've had the privilege of having Patty Lapone
and John Stamos. I mean, it's just it's an embarrassment
of riches, Heather truly this project in every aspect.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
Honestly, the cast is so much fun to watch. It
was like everyone is destined to play these parts and
you can tell you guys are all having fun with.
Speaker 2 (01:39):
It as well.
Speaker 1 (01:41):
Talk to me a little bit about what's happening on set,
like what are some of the off camera moments like
with all of these incredible actresses and actors.
Speaker 3 (01:51):
Well, unlike the sets I've been on for the past,
I'm gonna say since COVID, to be honest, right, normally
everyone kind of goes back to their trailer, back to
their whatever. We are borderline obsessed with each other. There
is a twelve person text that we have had since
the beginning, which is now three years since season one.
(02:11):
We all sit in our director's chairs together in a circle.
Our prop department and production design always make sure that
there's an area and we all sit together.
Speaker 2 (02:22):
We have our snacks.
Speaker 3 (02:24):
Together, we gab together, we listen to music together, we
do we just yeah, the only way to say is
just borderline obsessed with each other.
Speaker 2 (02:33):
So it is a happy set as.
Speaker 3 (02:35):
Well as a productive set. I mean, we really like
working with each other, we like creating with each other.
We feel safe with each other. And I know that
you can really relate to this. When you're working with
people who are so at the top of their game,
you not only get better, but your sense of play,
(02:55):
your confidence, and your ability to hit the ball back tenfold.
And that's what's happened. And so hello season two. We've
all been in the sandbox together already for a year
and a half, so it was like going back and
being with your favorite playmates. And then of course we
get this crazy amazing material from Abe Silvia who's at
(03:16):
the Helm, and it's just it's on, it's on.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
It's that whole idea of iron sharpens iron, and that's
truly what it feels like we're watching when we see
you guys, everybody, like you said, at the top of
their game, professional, but you make it look so effortless
and fun. I am obsessed with the styling of this show.
I love the outfits everybody is wearing.
Speaker 3 (03:41):
Shout out to Alex Friedberg, Jean Carlos, our brilliant production designer,
our hair department headed by Triciaus Sawyer. I mean, these
are the these are the top, top, top, top top.
Speaker 2 (03:53):
People making television movies right now.
Speaker 1 (03:57):
While they're doing an amazing job, because it feels like
certainly in a moment in time, and they've really captured
this era very well on this show. One of the
things I love that they do is they're exploring very
you know, it's kind of a it is a campy,
you know, crime kind of a show, but they're exploring
some really interesting themes here with ambition, reinvention, a sort
(04:19):
of a sense of belonging. Did any of those themes
sort of resonate with you personally and where you are
in life right now?
Speaker 3 (04:27):
Well, I think it's not lost, and we all talk
about it, the timelessness of it, even though it takes
place in nineteen sixty nine and then we jump to
get into nineteen seventy in season two.
Speaker 2 (04:40):
This sense of.
Speaker 3 (04:40):
What's happening politically, what's happening for women, it's so timely.
It's kind of like funny and then not funny, you
know what I'm saying.
Speaker 2 (04:50):
I mean, you know, you know, not to.
Speaker 3 (04:52):
Bring it down, but I remember first season when Leslie
Bibbs's character talks about her backstreet abortion, and literally that's
same week we were shooting that, the same week ether
Roe v Way was overturned. It was like wait, what right?
It was like what is happening? And then of course
it's been so delicious with Patty Lapone playing you know,
(05:15):
Missus Merriweather shooting at Marlago. You know, it's just it's
such a trip. It's just such a trip. But the
the advent of a woman being for herself moving not
just for her partner, her man, her family, but for herself,
(05:37):
the working woman. It's kind of special, very special to
be in that kind of space.
Speaker 1 (05:43):
Yeah, it absolutely is. And you know, you yourself are
very special to a lot of people. You have been
a part of pop culture for decades. I want to know, like,
how is your relationship with fame and the industry changed
since your early years in television. You know, you very
famously started out on Facts of Life. How has your
(06:03):
relationship with fame in the industry changed over the years.
Speaker 3 (06:07):
Well, that's such a great question, because it really does
evolve as you age and as you stay in this
business and you realize that there are breaths of time.
I mean, listen, as actors, our natural state is unemployment.
I think people have a hard time remembering that it's
very rare when we actually are employed. And so this
(06:28):
sense of creating a life that feels fulfilling and is
fulfilling and yet can drop at any moment. So you
can go be a gypsy and go travel and get
a job right and wherever that takes you. But the
fame aspect is interesting. I have to say the biggest
change has been my gray hair. You know, I'm just ignored.
(06:48):
People kind of overlook you with your Sultan pepper and
that sense of invisibility about women aging is no joke,
and ironically it's liberated me. I I am not recognized
as frequent and when I'm when I'm recognized, it's a
slower burn.
Speaker 2 (07:08):
In other words, I usually have to talk. It's usually
my voice.
Speaker 3 (07:12):
Or I've been interacting with them, and it clicks, oh
my god, you're so and so. But it's not automatic anymore.
Speaker 2 (07:19):
And I do.
Speaker 3 (07:19):
I think it's the gray hair and the aging, and
I'm not mad at it. It makes it much easier
to get all the perks of being famous without the
thrust of eyeballs that I had when I was younger.
Walking around the world.
Speaker 1 (07:33):
Oh, I can see. That's so maybe a lot less
You're feeling a lot less pressure when you're just outliving
your life and your day to day life.
Speaker 3 (07:40):
There's almost none. Yes, I can really walk around and
not be not be recognized. Yes, yes, or listen, we're
in LA and you know this, there's a more famous
person next to me, right.
Speaker 1 (07:54):
That's probably that's probably true. Right, But your I mean,
for the record, your hair is stunning and it.
Speaker 2 (08:00):
Looks Okay, it looks.
Speaker 1 (08:02):
Great on you.
Speaker 2 (08:02):
This is a cute cut.
Speaker 1 (08:03):
I love it.
Speaker 2 (08:04):
Thank you.
Speaker 1 (08:06):
I want to talk about, uh, when you think about
your legacy in Hollywood, this is maybe a bigger question
than God talk about why. I know, right, we're going
deep here. Let me say legacy in Hollywood? What matters
to you most? Now? Do you think it's the roles
you've played, maybe the impact you've had off screen, or
(08:27):
maybe even like your ability you keep evolving like so
beautifully as a as an actress in the various roles
you've played. So what do you think matters to you
most now at this point in your career.
Speaker 3 (08:39):
Well, this is such a timely question for me as
it's the new year and I've just been with my
bestie Tara, who's also been acting since you know, she
was a young and and a character actress, Tara Carcion
shout out, and uh, you know, I'm about to turn
sixty in May, and.
Speaker 2 (09:00):
Not only am I more comfortable.
Speaker 3 (09:02):
First of all, I'm obviously a much better actor based
on life experience, based on being in class, based on
the jobs and the people that I've worked with, which
we've just talked about, But there's a more comfortability of
being a creative and an artist. I'm sort of a
proud self, you know, card carrying member versus.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Sort of like, yeah, I'm an actor. You know, what
are you doing lately?
Speaker 3 (09:21):
You know, all those kind of like anxieties and insecurities
drop away when you've been doing something forty five years,
which I have. And when you say that out loud,
you're like, shikes, you know. So to me, the legacy,
my favorite part of my career, which actually was just
thrown at me from my boss Abe Sylvia. Another shout
(09:43):
out to my incredible helmsman of Palm Roll.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
You know my.
Speaker 3 (09:47):
Reputation, which you know, I think as actors specifically, we
have two things. We have our talent and our reputation,
and you know, people like to I'm additive on a set.
People like to work with me, and that to me
has been really wonderful to be given that gift back
(10:07):
where someone says, you know, we've asked about you and
you are apparently a delight to have on the set,
and I'm like, terrific.
Speaker 1 (10:14):
You know, very complimented.
Speaker 3 (10:16):
Here it is and I've gotten it, you know, a
couple of times in the last few years, and it's.
Speaker 2 (10:24):
Lovely to me that you know, not only have I been.
Speaker 3 (10:28):
Able to do what I love to do, people have
responded well to it nine times out of ten, and
that with it, there's a nice reputation intact that you know,
people like to work with me.
Speaker 2 (10:39):
That's that's just the loveliest.
Speaker 1 (10:42):
Well, you know, I totally agree with you. It's honestly,
compliments are rare in this industry. So if if people
say something like that, it just I know it means
the world, I know it does, and his currency's in
a Palm Royale is really coming together. You can tell
that the cast is gelling and it's really finding its.
Speaker 3 (11:00):
Season one to me was like we were on this
four lane highway in Palm Beach, and season two pick
de lane. You know, we definitely are more streamline. The
story is more streamline. We're all involved. There's a lot
more scenes with all the characters, which has been really fun.
(11:22):
My character, for example, kind of comes out behind the
scenes and instead of writing about it becomes a part
of the hijinks and into the story, which has been
such a hoot. So yeah, I mean it's another fabulous adventure,
and I think people, rather than getting to know these characters,
know them and are ready for the ride.
Speaker 1 (11:44):
I love that you said hyjinks because when I'm watching
it and I watch it with my husband Chris, I
say this, Oh, I'm so glad there's It reminds me
of like a Scooby Doo episode or like which I
know you you could and understand since you were a
voice actor on Scooby Doo. And I also it reminds
(12:07):
me of like the Play gone Wrong, like the the
Noises Off feeling of like look over here, but wait,
there's somebody coming in over here, this kind of who
done it? Just when you think you've got to figured out, Nope,
it goes in another direction. It's so smart, so beautifully written,
and just like a joy to watch you guys sort
of you know, try to figure it all out within
(12:28):
the show while we're watching along. Tell me again, I
know before we started recording, you were talking about in
this one of the most recent episodes. I say recent,
but one of the later episodes in this season. You
guys filmed up in where was it, Is it Canada
or organ Yeah, not even Canada, noreg.
Speaker 2 (12:49):
Yeah, it was wonderful.
Speaker 3 (12:52):
We shot at the Timberland Lodge, which is if those
of you senophiles, it's the hotel where they shot The Shine,
and so we not only got to stay there like
band camp, you know, we shot there and it doubles
for a lot of Switzerland and it was you know,
obviously you know, cold and stowy and fabulous, but it
(13:14):
really was such a tickle to be able to go
on location with each other and have that experience of
being away with each other and then filming this amazing
section of the story, which you know unites Vicky Lawrence
with Carol Burnett, which is quite special.
Speaker 1 (13:33):
Honestly, Carol Burnett and I'm sure you probably feel the
same way because we're you know, close to the same age.
She was such an icon when I was growing up
and it was always a dream to meet her to like,
for years, I used to have on my website one
of her quotes, I have to know what it's been
like to work with her?
Speaker 3 (13:54):
Is it just oh, it's just a dream. And you
know she's right there with us and the other cash.
She doesn't go back to her trailer, she doesn't sit
on the side. She knows every crewmember's name. She is
an absolute delight, amazing storyteller and obviously, you know, it
is not shy when asked to, you know, tell us
(14:17):
all the deep and dirty, which you know, there's no
dirty when it comes to Carol, but it's it's really dirty, well,
you know, just the behind the scenes of all the
wonderful people that she's friends with, that she's meant that
she's worked with. But there is also something about you know,
I was very lucky to have mentors forty years my senior.
Very early on in my career that I met in
(14:37):
New York, and Carol is like them, meaning she's just
been around so long and not only has been in
this business, but has been able to evolve.
Speaker 2 (14:47):
And I think that's not talked about enough from.
Speaker 3 (14:50):
Creative to creative and also from creatives to the outside world,
that this is an industry, this business of show that
has evolved and changed, and it's not like the law,
and it's not like medicine, where you know where of
course there's new techniques and there's new procedures, and there's
new laws, and there's new surgeries, et cetera.
Speaker 2 (15:09):
So you always have to be learning.
Speaker 3 (15:11):
But the business has changed, I mean since I've been
in it ten times, So you can imagine with Carol
and that adaptability. I think sometimes we creatives don't give
each other enough pats on the back about how we're
able to just tack and oh the business is going
in this direction.
Speaker 2 (15:31):
Okay, well we.
Speaker 3 (15:32):
Developed these new skill sets to deal with the business,
to deal with the ability to work. Carol is just
a treasure trove of stories about adaptability and joy. To
not leave the joy out of the room, bring it
in with you no matter what is going on, No
(15:53):
matter how stressful, how exciting, how you know, to always
remember how lucky.
Speaker 2 (15:59):
We are to be doing what we're doing. Yeah, she's
a walking version of that.
Speaker 1 (16:03):
Yeah, I love that. That is honestly so inspiring to hear.
And it is truly, like I said, a joy to
watch you and watch her watch everybody on Palm Royal.
Mindy Cone, you are treasure. I would seriously talk to
you for another hour if we could, but I want
(16:24):
to tell everybody really quickly before I let you go
where you can watch Palm Royal. The entire season I
believe is out now. Is that right? Or is there
one that so left?
Speaker 3 (16:32):
There's two episodes left, but it's all on Apple TV
season one and most of season two. By January fourteenth,
that full second season will be there.
Speaker 1 (16:42):
Okay, So just in there, you guys, spend your New
Year's break watching this show. It's so much fun. You
will absolutely love it. Mindy Cone, I adore you and
I'm so so glad you took the time to talk
with me today.
Speaker 2 (16:53):
Oh same, And it's been a pleasure anytime
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