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Jason Priestley, the actor who became a household name playing Brandon Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210, joins Steve Kmetko for an unforgettable conversation about Hollywood fame, friendship, heartbreak, and a terrifying brush with death.
For ten seasons, Jason was at the center of one of television's biggest cultural phenomena. But behind the sideburns, magazine covers, and worldwide fame was a young actor trying to figure out how to survive success.
In this revealing interview, Jason shares intimate memories of his friendships with Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty, including seeing Shannen just one week before her death and the lasting impact of losing Luke, who was also a close family friend.
He also recounts his horrific 2002 race car accident, revealing that he lost so much blood that his heart stopped, twice, and that he had to relearn how to speak during his recovery.
Jason also opens up about:
Why he started staying home when 90210 fame became overwhelming.
The real story behind Gabrielle Carteris hiding her age.
His complicated encounter with Harvey Weinstein.
What surprised him about legendary producer Aaron Spelling.
The Hollywood friends he had to cut out of his life.
The movie role he desperately wanted but never landed.
His return to television in Private Eyes West Coast on The CW.
From the Peach Pit to life behind the camera, Jason Priestley reflects on an extraordinary career and the people and experiences that shaped him.
This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko.
Subscribe for candid, revealing conversations with the stars you remember and the stories you've never heard.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Jason Priestley 01:29 How Beverly Hills, 90210 changed everything 03:01 When Brandon Walsh became too famous 05:17 Memories of the 90210 years 07:04 How Jason's children discovered his fame 08:11 Gabrielle Carteris and the cast's real ages 09:05 The downside of worldwide fame 11:06 Losing his anonymity 13:39 Remembering Luke Perry and Shannen Doherty 16:10 A message from Still Here Hollywood 16:55 Jason's near-fatal racing accident 19:29 Recovery and life after the crash 22:55 The scars from his accident 25:53 Looking back at his younger self 27:19 Aaron Spelling and the real 90210 set 29:09 Meeting Demi Moore 30:49 Memories of Luke and Shannen's Rolling Stone cover 31:43 Hollywood friendships and jealousy 32:54 Jason's confrontation with Harvey Weinstein 34:10 Private Eyes West Coast and its unexpected return 36:04 Family life on Private Eyes West Coast 38:11 Working and living across North America 39:59 Brandon Walsh versus Matt Shade 42:38 Directing himself on television 44:48 What's next for Jason Priestley 45:40 The Bill & Ted role he wanted 46:36 His last memory of Luke Perry
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
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Kevin Pollak "Usual Suspects" new
Épisode 165
lundi 19 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:10:19
Kevin Pollak joins Steve Kmetko for one of the funniest and most revealing conversations yet on Still Here Hollywood.
This episode is sponsored in part by Quince.
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From performing stand-up comedy at just 10 years old to starring alongside Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis, Gabriel Byrne and Kevin Spacey, Kevin shares unforgettable stories from one of Hollywood's most remarkable careers.
He discusses:
• The Usual Suspects • A Few Good Men • The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Christopher Walken impressions • Jack Nicholson behind the scenes • Bruce Willis and their friendship • Rob Reiner • Aaron Sorkin • Tom Cruise • Martin Scorsese • Barry Levinson • Poker • Podcasting before almost anyone else
Kevin also reveals how one casting director told him acting "wasn't for everyone," why he almost passed on The Usual Suspects, and what really happened behind the scenes on some of Hollywood's biggest films.
This is one of Kevin Pollak's funniest and most candid interviews.
Chapters 00:00 Kevin Pollak joins Still Here Hollywood 02:12 Starting stand-up comedy at age 10 04:45 The football coach who hated his impression 07:22 How stand-up prepared him for acting 10:42 Dana Carvey's audition advice 12:23 The manager who said he couldn't act 15:09 Quince sponsor break 17:13 Christopher Walken and his famous impression 18:21 Steve's uncomfortable Walken interview 20:31 The impression that almost got Pollak in trouble 24:40 Making Christopher Walken laugh 28:15 The Usual Suspects and its unlikely success 35:14 A Few Good Men changes everything36:00 Jason Alexander almost gets the role38:51 Remembering Rob Reiner42:00 Rob Reiner's kindness to Kathy Bates44:12 Bruce Willis and his family46:00 Bruce Willis' unforgettable compliment48:35 Jack Nicholson makes Tom Cruise laugh50:27 Steve's encounter with Jack Nicholson53:03 Hollywood poker games and celebrity friends57:45 James L. Brooks and his Emmy Awards01:00:13 Getting older and losing touch with pop culture01:02:39 The benefits of being a character actor01:05:52 Kevin Pollak's pioneering video podcast01:09:50 Closing thoughts
Denise Nicholas "Room 222"
Épisode 163
lundi 12 octobre 2026 • Durée 53:15
Before millions of Americans knew Denise Nicholas as Liz McIntyre on the groundbreaking television series Room 222, she was living through history.
Denise traveled through Mississippi and Louisiana with the Free Southern Theater during the Civil Rights Movement, an experience that put her face-to-face with violence, racism and even death threats. In this remarkably candid conversation with Steve Kmetko, Denise recalls bombs being thrown at the stage, sleeping on the floor of Fannie Lou Hamer's home because of gunfire, and the terrifying moment a police officer put a gun to her head.
Then came Hollywood.
Denise takes us behind the scenes of Room 222, shares memories of Karen Valentine and Michael Constantine, and reveals how Carol O'Connor helped turn her from an actor into a television writer on In the Heat of the Night.
She also opens up about her relationship and marriage to legendary singer-songwriter Bill Withers, the unsolved murder of her younger sister, a deeply personal secret about the father who raised her, her decision to walk away from acting, and the writing career that became her passion.
Plus, Denise reveals the current television series that might just convince her to step in front of the cameras again.
It's a remarkable life spanning the Civil Rights Movement, groundbreaking television, Hollywood, love, loss and reinvention.
This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Denise Nicholas joins Still Here Hollywood 01:18 Acting wasn't remotely part of the plan 02:48 Joining the Civil Rights Movement 03:04 Fearing for her life in Mississippi 04:01 Her mother stops speaking to her 05:13 What America gets wrong about the Civil Rights era 06:09 Bombs, gunfire and Fannie Lou Hamer 07:25 From Civil Rights activist to Room 222 Racism behind the scenes in Hollywood A police officer puts a gun to Denise's head The truth about Lloyd Haynes Remembering Michael Constantine and Karen Valentine Old-school Hollywood behind the scenes Carol O'Connor turns Denise into a writer What happened after Room 222 Turning down demeaning Hollywood roles Race and opportunity in Hollywood What Carol O'Connor was really like The murder of Denise's sister How Denise met Bill Withers What Bill Withers was really like Why marriage was difficult for Denise Her massive celebrity wedding to Jim Hill Becoming an author Why she called her memoir Finding Home Why Denise walked away from acting Freshwater Road and owning her words The family secret she carried for decades The role that could bring Denise back What gives her hope A surprise message from Tai Babilonia Looking back at race in America
Anson Williams "Happy Days"
Épisode 161
lundi 5 octobre 2026 • Durée 01:01:40
Anson Williams became a television icon as Potsie Weber on Happy Days, but his Hollywood story goes far beyond Arnold’s Drive-In.
Anson joins Steve Kmetko for a revealing look back at more than five decades in show business, including how he stumbled into his first acting job with a young Steven Spielberg, what Garry Marshall taught the Happy Days cast about surviving Hollywood, and the extraordinary day John Lennon secretly showed up on the Happy Days set with his son Julian.
Anson also tells the remarkable story of how his connection to Dr. Henry Heimlich helped bring the Heimlich maneuver to national television, remembers his late Happy Days co-star Erin Moran, talks about working with Bette Davis and Hollywood legends including Milton Berle and Ethel Merman, and explains how Ron Howard helped inspire his second career as a television director.
Plus, Anson discusses his newest project, Crazy Mama, starring Linda Purl.
It’s an hour of Hollywood history from someone who was there for an astonishing amount of it.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Anson Williams joins Still Here Hollywood 01:00 Growing up in Los Angeles and trying to break into show business 04:00 The disastrous audition that launched his career 07:24 His first real break 09:00 How a sit-in at a talent agency changed everything 12:00 His first acting job, directed by Steven Spielberg 14:22 Would social media have changed his career? 17:05 Happy Days becomes his big break 17:26 The real story of the original Happy Days pilot 19:37 Why the Happy Days cast became so close 21:03 What made Garry Marshall special 22:11 How Anson turned Potsie into a second career 25:46 How Happy Days helped spread the Heimlich maneuver 30:34 Who made Anson laugh hardest on Happy Days? John Lennon secretly visits the Happy Days set What changed after Ron Howard left Working with Bette Davis Remembering Marion Ross Becoming a television director Growing up around Hollywood legends Working with Ethel Merman Remembering Erin Moran The most important lesson he learned as a director Learning to direct science fiction Crazy Mama and Linda Purl Anson Williams looks ahead
Linda Purl "Happy Days" / "Matlock"
Épisode 162
lundi 28 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:04:43
Linda Purl has spent more than five decades building an extraordinary career across television, film, Broadway and music. In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Linda joins Steve Kmetko for a funny, candid and surprisingly personal conversation about Happy Days, Matlock, The Office, Andy Griffith, Garry Marshall, aging in Hollywood and the unexpected love story that brought her and Dallas star Patrick Duffy together.
Linda reveals what The Office was really like behind the scenes, why Happy Days had only one bathroom for the cast and crew, and the remarkable story Andy Griffith told her about fighting for his role in A Face in the Crowd. She also opens up about reconnecting with Patrick Duffy during COVID, their nightly Zoom conversations and the moment he finally drove from Oregon to Colorado to see if their friendship could become something more.
Plus, Linda talks about returning to the stage, her lifelong love of music, handling criticism, getting older without “giving up,” and how she and Patrick turned a 70-year-old family sourdough starter into Duffy's Dough and a mission to help fight food insecurity.
It's Linda Purl, still working, still laughing, still singing and very much Still Here.
00:00 Linda Purl Is Still Here 01:02 Growing Up in Japan 07:34 Becoming an Actor 10:42 Auditioning for The Office 12:17 Garry Marshall and the Happy Days Family 14:49 The Truth About Improv on The Office 16:20 The Lasting Bonds of Happy Days 18:26 Returning to Happy Days as a Different Character 20:16 Working With Andy Griffith on Matlock 21:58 Andy Griffith's Wild Elia Kazan Story Linda's Advice for Young Actors Criticism and Bad Reviews Social Media and the New Hollywood Aging in Hollywood Linda's Other Career as a Singer Her New Album, From My Heart Reinvention and Gregory Harrison's Life Lesson Playing 16 Characters in Crazy Mama Falling in Love With Patrick Duffy Patrick's 70-Year-Old Sourdough Starter Turning Duffy's Dough Into a Business What Linda Hopes People Remember
Elisa Donovan "Clueless"
Épisode 159
lundi 21 septembre 2026 • Durée 56:51
Elisa Donovan became forever recognizable as Amber, Cher Horowitz's fabulously overdressed rival in the 1995 classic Clueless. But behind one of the most memorable characters of the '90s is an actress, writer and mother whose life took turns she never could have imagined.
Elisa joins Steve Kmetko for a candid conversation about landing Clueless, creating Amber from the mean girls she knew growing up, working with Alicia Silverstone, and the Clueless joke she didn't even understand when she delivered it.
She also opens up about Brittany Murphy, sharing a hilarious memory from the Clueless set and revealing the troubling signs she says she witnessed the last time she saw Brittany before her death.
Elisa talks about nearly landing the lead in Showgirls, climbing into bed with Jason Priestley on her first day of Beverly Hills, 90210, her frustration during Sabrina the Teenage Witch, losing her father to cancer, and the extraordinary dreams that changed the way she thinks about grief and death.
Plus, Elisa explains why she believes Hollywood is losing the kinds of movies that once gave actors and storytellers room to take chances.
This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join us with today's guest, from Clueless, actor Elisa Donovan.
00:00 Elisa Donovan joins Still Here Hollywood
01:54 Knowing she wanted to become an actor
04:04 The personality trait that helped her survive Hollywood
05:32 Her first television break on Blossom
07:01 The Showgirls role she desperately wanted
10:14 Learning from rejection in Hollywood
11:41 Did anyone know Clueless would become a classic?
13:19 The intimidating Clueless audition
15:34 Learning how television really works
Michael Chiklis "The Shield" / "Commish" / "Fantastic 4"
Épisode 156
lundi 14 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:10:52
Emmy and Golden Globe winner Michael Chiklis joins Steve Kmetko for a remarkably candid conversation about The Shield, Fantastic Four, The Commish, Hollywood, artificial intelligence, reinvention, family, failure, and the future of the entertainment business.
Chiklis opens up about the dramatic changes he's witnessed in Hollywood and why he believes the industry has contracted far more than many people realize. He discusses his concerns about AI, actors losing control of their own likenesses, and what happens when technology companies become some of Hollywood's most powerful players.
Michael also reveals how his wife helped convince him to completely reinvent himself after The Commish, how he developed Vic Mackey for The Shield, and why he still proudly defends his Fantastic Four movies and his portrayal of Ben Grimm, The Thing.
Away from Hollywood, Chiklis gets emotional talking about finally visiting Greece, becoming a grandfather, his family, and what he's learned about failure after decades in show business.
And then there's Elton John.
Michael tells an extraordinary story about randomly encountering Elton John in a Boston Versace store, discovering Elton was a fan of The Commish, and ultimately watching Elton change his concert for Michael's wife and perform "Candle in the Wind" especially for her.
It's Michael Chiklis, candid, funny, thoughtful, occasionally profane, and completely unfiltered.
This is Still Here Hollywood with Steve Kmetko.
00:00 Michael Chiklis Joins Still Here Hollywood 01:02 Growing Up in an Artistic Greek Family 04:32 The Moment Michael Knew He'd Be an Actor 07:01 Surviving Hollywood and a Changing Industry 09:00 Michael Sounds Off on AI and Owning Your Image 11:32 Tech Giants, Mergers and the Future of Hollywood 14:35 Why AI Worries Michael Chiklis Finally Visiting Greece "A Hard Guy With a Caramel Center" Becoming a Grandfather The Commish vs. The Shield Creating Vic Mackey How Michael Reinvented Himself Fantastic Four and Becoming The Thing Michael Chiklis, the Musician Why Failure Is Necessary What Makes Michael Happiest The Incredible Elton John Story What's Still Left on Michael's Bucket List Why Michael Won't Talk Politics Remembering Telly Savalas
Richard Kind "Spin City" Encore
Épisode 160
lundi 7 septembre 2026 • Durée 01:04:10
Richard Kind has seemingly worked with everyone, and he has the stories to prove it. The beloved character actor joins Steve Kmetko for a hilarious, candid conversation about his unlikely path from Second City to Mad About You, Spin City, Scrubs, Pixar and beyond. Richard remembers working alongside Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen, explains what Christopher Walken taught him simply by watching him act, talks about his experiences with Disney and Pixar, and reveals why he still considers himself an actor rather than a comedian.
And then there is George Clooney.
Kind shares a hilarious prank involving Clooney's Oscar, a TSA agent and a very heavy suitcase, before telling a far more revealing story about the man Clooney was before ER made him a superstar. During the Los Angeles riots, Kind planned to leave town with friends. Clooney had another idea.
It's funny, thoughtful, wonderfully unpredictable and very Richard Kind.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Richard Kind Is Still Here 01:17 The Character Actor Dining Society 03:40 George Clooney's Oscar Prank 06:13 Richard Kind's Second City Years 08:08 "The Harvard of Comedy" 09:19 Chasing the Dream of Acting 11:07 Did His Family Think He'd Make It? 13:20 Why Li'l Abner Should Come Back 14:12 Songs That Have Aged VERY Badly 16:17 Richard's First Television Job 18:38 Learning Television With Mary Tyler Moore 21:40 How Richard Met George Clooney 22:39 "I'm the Luckiest Guy in the World" 24:04 Richard Says He's NOT a Comedic Actor 27:02 Why He Prefers Single-Camera Acting 28:45 Remembering Linda Lavin and Tony Roberts 31:30 Spin City, Michael J. Fox and Charlie Sheen 32:59 What Actors Actually Do The Torturous "Drive Home" Mid-Century Modern and James Burrows Why Fans Still Love Him on Scrubs Richard Kind Calls Bill Lawrence a Genius Recording Family Guy and American Dad The Truth About Working for Disney Richard Kind vs. Marvel Movies What Richard Really Thinks of Amal Clooney George Clooney Before He Was Famous The Incredible LA Riots Story Richard Says Goodbye
Gail O'Grady "NYPD Blue" Encore
Épisode 155
lundi 31 août 2026 • Durée 35:34
Gail O’Grady became one of television’s most recognizable faces as Donna Abandando on the groundbreaking ABC drama NYPD Blue. In this encore episode of Still Here Hollywood, Gail joins Steve Kmetko for a candid conversation about the role that changed her career, why she decided to leave the hit series, and why she now wishes she had stayed longer.
Gail also remembers legendary producer Steven Bochco, reveals the unusual way she created Donna for her NYPD Blue audition, talks about working with Sharon Lawrence, and shares stories from Desperate Housewives, Law & Order: SVU, Boston Legal and more.
She opens up about becoming a mother in her 40s, moving back to Chicago to care for her father, the confidence she wishes she had when she was younger, and the advice she has passed along to her son.
Plus, Gail recalls getting actually slapped while filming Desperate Housewives, being starstruck by Henry Winkler during her first days in Hollywood, meeting one of her acting heroes, Anne Bancroft, and working on J.J. Abrams’ Duster.
00:00 Gail O’Grady on Still Here Hollywood 01:03 Success and Emmy Recognition on NYPD Blue 02:06 Why Gail O’Grady Left NYPD Blue 02:49 The Decision She Now Regrets 03:05 Remembering Steven Bochco 04:10 How Gail Landed NYPD Blue 06:18 Sharon Lawrence and the NYPD Blue Cast 07:03 Leaving Los Angeles 08:34 Advice for Young Actors 11:30 Becoming a Mother in Her 40s 12:56 Behind the Scenes of Desperate Housewives 14:39 Working on Law & Order: SVU 15:32 The Career Gail Might Have Chosen 16:14 Moving Home to Care for Her Father 17:20 Career Highs and Lows 18:56 How NYPD Blue Changed Everything 19:56 Meeting Anne Bancroft
Alfred Molina "Spiderman" / "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
Épisode 158
lundi 24 août 2026 • Durée 01:05:15
From Raiders of the Lost Ark to Spider-Man 2, Boogie Nights, Frida and Broadway, Alfred Molina has built one of Hollywood's most extraordinary and versatile careers.
In this revealing conversation with Steve Kmetko, Molina looks back at making his movie debut for Steven Spielberg, and admits he was so inexperienced he didn't even understand the marks on the floor. He shares the story behind becoming Doctor Octopus, explains how Doc Ock's famous mechanical arms really worked, and reveals the nickname he and the puppeteers gave themselves.
Molina also takes us behind the scenes of Boogie Nights, including the line he improvised that Paul Thomas Anderson kept in the film, and talks about Salma Hayek's extraordinary fight to get Frida made with the cast she wanted.
Then the conversation gets personal. Molina discusses the times he considered giving up acting, being told he wasn't leading-man material, therapy, his unusual theory about what drives actors, his feelings about awards and the role he'd still love to play.
After five decades on stage and screen, Alfred Molina is very much still here.
00:00 Alfred Molina: Still Here Hollywood 01:01 His First Movie, Raiders of the Lost Ark 02:17 Alfred Molina Was Completely New to Filmmaking 04:52 Why Spielberg Told Him to Stop Watching Dailies 07:18 Why Raiders Changed Adventure Movies 08:43 Auditioning for Steven Spielberg 10:22 Learning From Hollywood's Greatest Directors 12:20 The One Director He Couldn't Understand 14:33 Regretting Not Paying Attention in School 15:08 Classical Acting Training at Guildhall 17:08 Did Classical Training Help in Hollywood? 19:01 Becoming Doctor Octopus 20:00 The Secrets Behind Doc Ock's Tentacles 23:10 The Movies Alfred Molina Loves
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
https://stillherehollywood.com
http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood
Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com
Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com
