About this podcast
Produced by Kenneth Segura Knoll
Radio and Television personality Mary Jane Popp over the last 30 years has interviewed hundreds of celebrities and personalities. PoppStarTalk's Mary Jane Popp revisits interviews providing unique insights into her quests - then and now.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- Perry King: Cowboy Actor best know for Riptide · 45 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview actor Perry King. Perry discusses his Hollywood career, his passion project "The Divide"—filmed on his own ranch—and…
- Lacy J. Dalton: Country Music Outlaw Who Fights for Wild Horses and Humanity · 45 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll sit down with country music legend Lacy J. Dalton. They explore Lacy’s storied career, her unique "outlaw" style, and her…
- Allison Arngrim: Nellie Oleson from Little House on the Prairie Unplugged · 48 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll celebrate the 50th anniversary of "Little House on the Prairie" with actress Allison Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson. Allison…
- Donny Most: A Nostalgic Dive into the Life of a Happy Days Icon and His Musical Journey · 42 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview Donny Most, best known as Ralph "Mouth" from "Happy Days." Donny shares stories from his acting and music career, and…
- Martin Kove: From Cobra Kai to Creative Dreams · 46 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview Martin Kove, famed for his role as John Kreese in "The Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai." Kove shares stories from his…
- Rich Little: The Greatest Impressionist · 49 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview legendary impressionist Rich Little. Rich shares stories from his decades-long career, demonstrating his famous…
- Art Linkletter: Canadian-American broadcaster also known for authoring Kids Say the Darndest Things · 40 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll reflect on legendary TV and radio personality Art Linkletter. They discuss his early life, groundbreaking career on shows like…
- Molly Ringwald and Melissa Gilbert: From The Breakfast Club and Little House on the Prairie, meet these teen icons · 45 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll are joined by actress Molly Ringwald for a retrospective on Molly’s career. They discuss her early jazz performances with her…
- Vicki Lawrence and Tommy Tune: Exploring the Heart and Humor of Two Legendary Performers · 45 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll chat with Vicki Lawrence, celebrated for her role as Mama on "Mama’s Family," and Broadway legend Tommy Tune. Vicki reminisces…
- Cheryl Tiegs: Supermodel to Wellness Advocate · 34 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll chat with legendary supermodel and wellness advocate Cheryl Tiegs. Cheryl discusses her iconic modeling career, her philosophy of…
- Tippi Hedren: Actress best know for her role in Hitchcock's The Birds · 41 minMary Jane Popp, producer Kenneth Segura Knoll, interview legendary actress Tippi Hedren. The conversation explores Tippi’s Hollywood career, her experiences with Alfred…
- George Chakiris: West Side Story Broadway musical legend to jewelry artisan · 41 minMary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll interview George Chakiris, acclaimed for his role as Bernardo in "West Side Story." The conversation explores Chakiris’s journey…
- Michael Learned: Iconic Actress best known for her role on The Waltons · 39 minIn this episode of "Popp Star Talk," host Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll chat with actress Michael Learned, best known as Olivia Walton from "The Waltons."…
- Lou Dobbs: Veteran Broadcaster and Political Commentator · 38 minIn this episode of "Popp Star Talk," host Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll reflect on the career of the late Lou Dobbs, a prominent and controversial political…
- Richard Earl Thomas is an Emmy Award-winning American actor and ballet director, best known for his role as John-Boy Walton in The Waltons. George Robert Wendt Jr.,American actor, was best known for his role as Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers. · 34 minTHOMAS MADE HIS BROADWAY DEBUT AS A CHILD IN 1958'S SUNRISE AT CAMPOBELLO AND HAS APPEARED IN OVER A DOZEN BROADWAY SHOWS. AFTER CHEERS ENDED, WENDT WENT ON TO DO A MULTIPLE OF…
- Deepak Chopra is an Indian-American author, new age guru, and alternative medicine advocate. A prominent figure in the New Age movement. · 40 minCHOPRA CLAIMS THAT A PERSON MAY ATTAIN "PERFECT HEALTH", A CONDITION "THAT IS FREE FROM DISEASE, THAT NEVER FEELS PAIN", AND "THAT CANNOT AGE OR DIE. CHOPRA SAYS THAT WHAT HE…
- Linda Evans is a retired Norwegian American actress who rose to fame for her television roles. She's best known for playing Audra Barkley in the 1960s Western series The Big Valley and Krystle Carrington in the 1980s soap opera Dynasty. · 38 minEVANS HAS SEMI-RETIRED FROM ACTING BUT REMAINS ACTIVE. SHE MOVED TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST AFTER DYNASTY ENDED AND HAS EXPLORED PERSONAL GROWTH AND NEW EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING…
- Kathy Garver is an American actress most remembered for having portrayed the teenaged orphan, Catherine "Cissy" Davis, on the popular 1960s CBS sitcom Family Affair. · 35 minIN 1966, WHILE STUDYING AT UCLA, SHE AUDITIONED FOR, AND WON, THE ROLE OF "CISSY" DAVIS, THE ELDEST OF THE THREE SIBLINGS ON FAMILY AFFAIR.[8] GARVER HAD BEEN A FAN OF SERIES…
- Louis Gossett Jr. is an American actor. Gossett appeared in the popular miniseries Roots, he won Outstanding Lead Actor for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series at the Emmy Awards. · 38 minGOSSETT CONTINUED ACTING IN HIGH-PROFILE FILMS, TELEVISION, PLAYS, AND VIDEO GAMES. IN 1982, FOR HIS ROLE AS GUNNERY SERGEANT EMIL FOLEY IN AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN, HE WON THE…
- Loretta Swit was an American actress widely known for her role as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on M*A*S*H. · 41 minLORETTA SWIT WAS AN AMERICAN ACTRESS AND ANIMAL ACTIVIST WON TWO EMMYS FOR HER PERFORMANCE ON M.A.S.H. AND WAS NOMINATED FOR EIGHT MORE. BEFORE HER BIG BREAK IN 1972, SHE SPENT…
