73 episodes

A fun, behind the scenes look at television shows and movies from the past. Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

That's Classic‪!‬ John Cato

    • Arts
    • 4.8 • 32 Ratings

A fun, behind the scenes look at television shows and movies from the past. Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

    Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman

    Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman

    Uncovering The Hidden Secrets Of Married With Children With Producer, Richard Gurman. Richard talks about his new book, Married with Children vs. the World, Ed O'Neill's audition for Married with Children, how the network didn't want Ed O'Neill and that David Faustino and Christina Applegate were not the first to be cast as Bud and Kelly Bundy. Richard talks about Katy Sagal bringing in the character's look and attitude to her audition, The crazy off set antics of the cast and crew of Married with Children, Megan Markle growing up on the set of Married with Children because of her father and Sam Kinison and Roseanne Barr originally being cast as Al and Peggy Bundy plus so much more! If you are a Married with Children fan or a lover of television and the start of a network don't miss this! Thank you Richard and what an awesome book....

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    Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.


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    • 59 min
    Unveiling Fun Secrets of The Brady Bunch & Gilligan's Island with producer Lloyd Schwartz!

    Unveiling Fun Secrets of The Brady Bunch & Gilligan's Island with producer Lloyd Schwartz!

    Unveiling Fun Secrets of The Brady Bunch & Gilligan's Island with producer Lloyd Schwartz! John and co-host, Bob Bergen chat with Lloyd Schwartz, producer of The Brady Bunch and Rescue from Gilligan's Island about what the Brady kids were like off set, his close relationship with Ann B. Davis "Alice" and the emotional toll of working with Robert Reed and his insults of his father, Sherwood Schwartz when shooting the Brady Bunch. Lloyd also talks about emotional storylines that affected the Brady kids in real life, working with Vincent Price on the Hawaii episodes and how he changed the Brady Bunch theme song. Also, Lloyd talks about Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Jim Backus and other Gilligan's Island cast members off set through some very personal stories. In addition, Lloyd talks about his latest comedy film coming out "Love and Taxes", starring Jake Reiner, Rob Reiner's son and how they shot a full feature film in 3 days! Thanks Lloyd, we had a blast!


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Get An Exclusive Look Behind Love American Style With Actress Barbara Minkus!

    Get An Exclusive Look Behind Love American Style With Actress Barbara Minkus!

    Get An Exclusive Look Behind Love American Style With Actress Barbara Minkus!
    Barbara chats with John about being picked for Love American Style because of Garry Marshall, the producer of Laverne and Shirley, how she and Stuart Margolin from Rockford Files created the six years of vignettes they did on Love American Style and her relationship with Stuart Margolin near the end of his life. Barbara also talks her wonderful experience working with Merv Griffin, her troubling experience with Danny Kaye and working with Tom Bosley from Happy Days. Barbara also tells the story of keeping Gary Burghoff of MASH in show business. Enjoy and thanks Barbara!

    Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:

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    Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.


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    • 44 min
    Sheree J Wilson Opens Up: Her Fun & Emotional Journey On Walker Texas Ranger! Must-watch Interview!

    Sheree J Wilson Opens Up: Her Fun & Emotional Journey On Walker Texas Ranger! Must-watch Interview!

    Sheree J Wilson Opens Up: Her Fun & Emotional Journey On Walker Texas Ranger! Must-watch Interview! Sheree chats with John about what Chuck Norris was like off set, her close friendship with Chuck and the truly unbelievable moments that lead up to her being cast on Walker Texas Ranger! Sheree also talks the emotional journey she experienced as her co-star and friend, Clarence Gilyard battled cancer, the dangerous real life moments on Walker Texas Ranger and the action and emotional ride she went through on the show. She also talks about working with Noble Willingham and the fun times they had. Sheree is truly a blast to talk with, thank you Sheree so much for your openness!

    Sheree's MS Charity - the yellowrose.org or text 44321 and write CureMS

    Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:

    patreon.com/thatsclassic

    Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1

    Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv

    Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.


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    • 42 min
    Exclusive Behind The Scenes Interview With Sheree J Wilson: Dallas Star Gets Candid And Hilarious!

    Exclusive Behind The Scenes Interview With Sheree J Wilson: Dallas Star Gets Candid And Hilarious!

    Exclusive Behind The Scenes Interview With Sheree J Wilson: Dallas Star Gets Candid And Hilarious! In this first part of a two part interview, Sheree is fantastic as she tells me about how she was cast on Dallas, her special relationship with Larry Hagman and Patrick Duffy as well as the pranks they played on the Dallas cast. Sheree chats about Linda Gray and her close relationship with Charlene Tilton, her favorite Dallas episodes and the incredible story of how she was discovered by Wilhemina Modeling and the unbelievable journey to becoming a major television star. So many fun Dallas moments, it's a lot of fun! Thanks Sheree!

    Sheree's MS Charity - the yellowrose.org or text 44321 and write CureMS

    Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:

    patreon.com/thatsclassic

    Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1

    Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv

    Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

    • 50 min
    Charlotte Stewart Aka Miss Beadle: Your Burning Little House Questions Answered!

    Charlotte Stewart Aka Miss Beadle: Your Burning Little House Questions Answered!

    Charlotte Stewart aka Miss Beadle is back to answer the burning Little House questions sent in by fans! Charlotte talks about her memories of the episodes "The Troublemaker" "School Mom" "Little Girl Lost" and the amazing way snow was created for the "Blizzard" episode. Charlotte also chats about her influence in casting her husband on the show Joshua Bryant and the prank they played on Michael Landon while shooting a scene of Little House on the Prairie. Charlotte talks about how Victor French directed her, the way the cast shared dressing rooms and so many more fan questions answered. Thanks Charlotte!!

    Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage:

    patreon.com/thatsclassic

    Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1

    Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv

    Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.


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    Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
32 Ratings

32 Ratings

Marcella's daughter ,

Haywood Nelson

Great interview. You give your guests the opportunity to talk. I appreciate the history of the television I grew up watching in the 60s and 70s. Most recently your conversation with Haywood Nelson fascinated me, cool kid back then, great guy now. Keep up the good work and thanks.

notanickname-it'sjustme ,

Fun & Interesting Stories!

Love hearing behind-the-scenes stories of fav classic shows. I would love to see Dorothy Lyman as a guest, mainly to talk about “Mama’s Family,” and other stories, of course. I’m too shy to leave a voicemail, so I hope John sees this suggestion :)

K HH ,

You’re inspiring John

Love your passion and dedication to this podcast. Keep it up!

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