TV CONFIDENTIAL Archives: June 27, 2012

Show No. 143 June 27, 2012

First hour: Ed welcomes award-winning actress, comedienne and author Judy Tenuta. Judy is currently featured in Going Down in La-La Land, which is now available on demand, and Gibsonburg, which opens in theaters on July 4. Her new book, Full Frontal Tenudity, includes recipes for food, friends and fun that reflects Judy’s unique take on life. Also in this hour: pop culture historian Wesley Hyatt (The Encyclopedia of Daytime Television, Television’s Top 100) and talk show host Stu Shostak (Stu’s Show) with thoughts on the passing of Richard Dawson and the legacy of the iconic game shows Match Game and Family Feud. Second hour: An encore presentation of our conversation with actor, comedian and voiceover artist Hank Garrett (Car 54, Where Are You?, The Producers, Serpico, Three Days of the Condor, The Boys Next Door, Paris). Topics include Hank's experience with Fred Gwynne, Al Lewis, Joe E. Ross and Nat Hiken on Car 54, his work with such legends as Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr., Sydney Pollack, James Earl Jones and Robert Redford, and his voiceover work on such series as Garfield and G.I. Joe.