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May 27 2024

Charles Agron – Writer / Actor/ Producer (Altered Reality)

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Charles Agron
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Charles Agron. Charles is a writer, actor, director, and producer of independent films. In this episode, we discuss his previous career as a Washington Lobbyist, and what made him get out of that business. Then we talk about why he decided to not only be an actor; but also a writer, and producer. He shares stories about working with some of the greats; like Ed Asner, Tobin Bell, and Lance Henriksen in his newest film Altered Reality. Along the way, we touch on a couple of his previous films like Dark Horse & Monday At 11:01 A.M. Finally, we get into why it is important to be a distributer with his company K Street Pictures, and where that name comes from. I ask him why he decided to distribute films like Alex and Eve, and Last Call; and at what point he got involved with those projects. Charles also explains what the Covid pandemic did to the box office numbers of one of these films. He does explain some paintings and artists at the beginning to satisfy my nosey questions about the wall art at his home! Thanks for that Charles!

September 1 2021

BONUS: Ed Asner’s 2 Appearances (Joined) Re-Release

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Ed Asner 1929-2021
This is a bonus episode (re-release) of Ed’s two prior appearances on the show; joined into one episode.

On Sunday, August 29th, 2021 we lost an American icon.
Ed Asner was an actor from the mid 1950’s up until the day he passed; with roles in 13 films yet to be released and roles in 7 television shows, also yet to be released.
Ed served 2 terms as the president of The Screen Actors Guild from 1981 to 1985.
He won 7 Primetime Emmy Awards, was beloved by generations, and was consistently a polarizing and outspoken political activist.
More important than any of that (at least to me), is that Ed was a guest on my show not once, but twice. He could not have been more of a delight either time. Both appearances were to promote new books he had authored; and the second appearance was at his request!
This bonus episode is those two conversations; joined into one episode.
The first one was released July 25th, 2018 and at that point; the audio quality of the show wasn’t the best. Please hang in there as it is a fun episode.
The second episode was released August 10th, 2020; little more than 1 year before his passing.
In the second episode, Ed speaks fondly of his family and talks about them in great detail. This is heartfelt and you can feel the love and the longing for days long passed.
Ed was more kind to me than I could ever have hoped for; and will always hold a special place in my heart.
Blessings on a life well lived Mr. Yitzhak Ed Asner; thank you for your kindness, you will be missed.
–Steve

August 10 2020

Ed Asner Returns! – Actor / Author (Son of a Junkman)

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Ed Asner RETURNS!
Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get reacquainted with Hollywood Legend Ed Asner. In this episode, we chat about Ed’s new book SON OF A JUNKMAN. We start off with him telling me stories about working at his dad’s junkyard as a kid, and then Ed tells me a little something about each of his siblings and what he learned from them. They have all passed and Ed misses them very much. He tells fun stories about them, about his time in the U.S. Army, a fun story about Betty White, and why he felt the need to publicly apologize to his first wife in his new book.
Follow Ed on social media:
Twit: @TheOnlyEdAsner
Insta: @TheOnlyEdAsner
FB: Ed Asner

Get Ed’s new book here: https://amzn.to/3jq9F0P

July 25 2018

Ed Asner – Actor / Legend

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This week my guest is Ed Asner. Depending on your age; you know him from The Mary Tyler Moore show, Lou Grant, even the Pixar blockbuster UP. We talk about The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Lou Grant, his touring one man show: A Man And His Prostate, and we even talk about Ed’s newest book: The Grouchy Historian. Last month Ed Asner allegedly passed away in a car accident. I ASSURE YOU THAT THIS IS NOT TRUE. I KNOW THIS FOR 100% CERTAIN. THIS WAS A RIDICULOUS HOAX.

Ed’s Social Media:

Twitter: @TheOnlyEdAsner

Instagram: @TheOnlyEdAsner

FB: Ed Asner

Amazon link to Ed’s newest book: https://amzn.to/2MXrMuS

Link for tickets: www.amanandhisprostate.com

Link to Autism website: www.edasnerfamilycenter.org

Link to donate: www.edasnerfamilycenter.org/donate

June 17 2018

Elizabeth J. Carlisle – Actress (The Rich and The Ruthless)

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This week I talk with actress Elizabeth J. Carlisle. We talk about her working with Nate Dogg as well as Betty White, and of course the just released season 2 of her show THE RICH AND THE RUTHLESS which airs on The Urban Movie Channel.

Follow Elizabeth J. Carlisle on social media:

Twitter: @ElizabethJC01

Insta: @ElizabethJCarlisle

FB: Elizabeth J. Carlisle

YouTube Mustard Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J-AwFdl8T0&t=