Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show

Greg Laemmle runs Los Angeles’ cherished Laemmle Theaters. We discuss the present and future of movie theaters, and their dramatic struggles in the post-pandemic and video streaming age. Also, the remarkable Laemmle family legacy, including Greg’s great-grand uncle, Carl Laemmle, founder of Universal Pictures and an originator of the motion picture business.

Also joining us is Raphael Sbarge, director of the feature documentary, “Only In Theaters” which chronicles the Laemmle Theaters’ fight for survival. Action!

Veteran film, TV and stage actress Phoebe Dorin played “The Wild Wild West” ingénue and bad girl, “Antoinette.” Despite nearly dying on set repeatedly, she never let Hollywood lick her (or at least Robert Conrad). Phoebe almost smothered in Adam Sandler’s bare chest, while drowning in whipped cream. But she licked that moment!  

What, and quit show business?

Listen now to amazing stories shared by the wonderfully funny Hollywood and Broadway veteran actress, singer, and writer, Phoebe Dorin!

Ted and guest co-host, MC Gainey welcome actor, master storyteller, and funnyman, Troy Evans. Troy has appeared in countless movies and is perhaps best known for his television roles as Desk Clerk Frank Martin in “ER” and more recently as Detective Johnson (Barrel) in “Bosch.”

Serving with the Army infantry in the jungles of Vietnam during the war left young Troy angry, and drunk, and later sentenced to 46 years in prison for assault. He turned his life around and worked his way to a successful career as a beloved actor. He also makes beautiful tipis.

MC and Troy are long-time friends, and prepare yourself for some wild, Hollywood stories.

Summer is here and time to watch out for sharks at the beach!  Phil and Ted welcome Carl Gottlieb, screenwriter of "JAWS." Carl shares amazing inside stories about the making of the very first summer blockbuster movie that changed the movie business forever.

Carl also co-wrote "The Jerk," and TV shows “The Smothers Brothers," "The Odd Couple,” “All in the Family,” “The Bob Newhart Show" and many others.

Carl is an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and author whose books include the bestseller Long Time Gone: The Autobiography of David Crosby (with David Crosby) and the acclaimed Jaws Log. 

We'll also talk about the writers' strike, as Carl served as Vice-President of the Writers Guild of America West.

Phil and Ted welcome TV weatherman and stand-up comic, Fritz Coleman and veteran radio producer and documentarian Louise Palanker. Fritz was a fixture on Los Angeles’ KNBC-TV for 39 years and Louise co-founded Premiere Radio Networks. Together, they host the MEDIA PATH PODCAST, a conversational show that looks at what has defined media and culture for the past half-century. Click now for a fun and wide-ranging conversation with four very curious people.

Phil and Ted welcome Noel Blanc, the son of Looney Tunes voice legend, Mel Blanc. Noel shares personal stories about his dad and his remarkable career, ranging from close friendships and personal encounters with Jack Benny, Roy Rogers and Elvis Presley. Noel also talks about his remarkable life and work, including his close friendships with Kirk Douglas, Hugh Hefner, and Michael Jackson. And how he seemed to find himself in the most amazing circumstances, like double-dating with OJ Simpson on his first two dates with Nicole Simpson. Enjoy an inside look at Hollywood that you've never heard before. 

Actor, writer and social activist, Ian Ruskin trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, and is a veteran of stage and screen. Performing his one man show for audiences around the world, Ian brings to life the stories of remarkable and often misunderstood, true-life heroes, including Nikola Tesla and Thomas Paine.

Thomas Paine, considered the father of the American Revolution, was so despised that his ashes were placed in the heels of shoes worn by English nobility to be walked on. 

Nikola Tesla charged the world with AC electric, never married and had a deep relationship with a female pigeon. 

Just two mind-blowing tidbits we learn about these rule breakers and history makers.

Henry Jaglom trained with Lee Strasberg at The Actor’s Studio in New York, where he acted, wrote, and directed plays.  And at age 21, he was best friends with an equally young Richard Pryor, as both struggled to break into stand-up comedy.

Henry went to Hollywood to become famous. After appearing in TV series like, “The Flying Nun,” Henry wanted more and worked with Jack Nicholson to edit the movie, “Easy Rider.” Easy Rider’s game-changing success launched Henry into a filmmaking career that continues today. He's written and directed 21 films, including “A Safe Place”, “Sitting Ducks”, “Tracks”, “Can She Bake a Cherry Pie,” and “Train to Zakopané.” He worked with Hollywood greats like Lee Grant, Maximillian Schell, Dennis Hopper, Roddy McDowell, Vanessa Redgrave, Faye Dunaway, David Duchovny.

Henry made three movies with his best friend, Orson Welles. Their recorded, weekly lunches at Hollywood’s “Ma Maison” resulted in Peter Baskind’s revealing book,  “My Lunches with Orson.”

Henry is as funny as he is brilliant.  Click now for a wild conversation!

Lawrence is a long-time Hollywood producer, agent, and actor. He produced and acted in films and television, including "Death Before Dishonor," "Merchants of War" and the TV series "Hunter." 

From the early 1970s through the mid-1980s, Lawrence and his partner Craig T. Rumar, ran the successful Hollywood talent agency, Film Artists Management Enterprises (FAME).  They represented Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jon Voight, Peter Fonda, and dozens of other Hollywood stars.

Click to play for some wild stories about Hollywood's last days of shooting from the hip.

As the voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright is at the center of the cultural phenomenon, “The Simpsons.” America’s longest-running television series has made America laugh for over 30 years.

In this engaging and fun interview, Nancy offers a fascinating, inside look at how “The Simpsons” is made, how it navigates controversy, and remains a hit in a “woke” society.  

Nancy shares a Cinderella story of how her career began in Ohio, thanks in large part to a record promoter and Yogi Bear.