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Where Hollywood Hides: Television | Movies | Music | Show Business | Writing | Producing | Directing | Acting

Bob McCullough & Suzanne Herrera McCullough, creators of www.WhereHollywoodHides.com, host this one-of-a-kind intimate behind-the-scenes podcast conversation about the best years Classic TV, movies and music. They have plenty to tell you about how they broke into Hollywood and have survived in the most exciting and challenging business in the world!
Bob & Suzanne are showbiz industry veterans with more than 200 primetime television and film credits who openly share their stories from inside places like Paramount Studios, MGM, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros., Disney Studios, and Universal Studios , where they worked their way up the Hollywood ladder. You’ll hear about their experiences in the gritty world of Rock-and-Roll working alongside iconic bands performing at The Whiskey A-go-go, The Starwood, and The Palamino Club...as well as the backstage concert fun with Van Halen and David Lee Roth. Listen in and learn how they got into The Writers’ Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, and The Directors Guild of America, had agents from CAA and ICM on their side, worked with producers like Lew Wasserman, Jerry Bruckheimer, Glen Larson, Stephen J. Cannell, and Aaron Spelling... navigated among networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS, and became intimate collaborators with celebrities like Lana Turner, Jane Wyman, Lorenzo Lamas, Jackie Collins, Bill Murray, Peter Boyle, and even Roddy Piper and Jesse Ventura. You’ll hear how they worked with and rubbed shoulders with movie and TV stars like Kirk Douglas, Goldie Hawn, Sammie Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Johnny Carson, Jonathan Winters, Rick Springfield, Lee Majors, Farrah Fawcett, Robert Loggia, Joe Pesci, Robert deNiro, and hundreds of other fabulous actors and actresses. Bob’s career started with “Mission: Impossible” and “Mannix”, and came to include writing, producing, and directing on hit television series like “BJ & The Bear”, “Six Million Dollar Man”, “Bionic Woman”, “Eight Is Enough”, “Galactica”, “Falcon Crest”, “Hollywood Wives”, “Airport”, “Star Trek”, “Highlander”, “Kung Fu”, “JAG”, “Baywatch”, and dozens more, while Suzanne was cast in shows like “Fantasy Island”, “Falcon Crest”, “The Young and The Restless”, “Magnum, P.I.”, “Kojak”, “Barreta” and “The Incredible Hulk”. From writing, directing, producing, and acting in some of the most well-known TV shows and films of a generation—as well as working overseas on international television series hits like “High Tide” and “Zorro”--they hold nothing back as you hear what life in Hollywood is really all about. Hear about their latest career moves, their movies and TV pilots currently in development, and the opportunities everyone has in new media, internet video programming, cable and broadcast television, and in foreign co-productions.
If you want to know how to get your own showbiz career off the ground, these Hollywood stories and practical tips just might give you the inside track to "breaking in and moving up" from that first job to a creative and rewarding career in Hollywood.
It's an entertaining and educational trip into the world of classic television, film, and music, so join the party!

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Episode #65 - Duncan Regehr: Actor, Artist, Author from 2021-10-29T01:14:04

With an athletic background as a competitive figure skater, Duncan Regehr became a classically-trained Shakespearean stage actor before venturing to Hollywood. Once there, it didn't take him lon...

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Ruta Lee - Act Two! from 2021-06-09T00:44:06

Ruta Lee is back for another sizzling, no-hold-barred conversation in which she "dishes" about her incredible Hollywood career.

Ruta is the star of more than 200 TV shows, dozens of featu...

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# 63 - Oscar Winner George Chakiris from 2021-04-13T21:23:54

Here's an intimate conversation with Academy Award winner George Chakiris...truly a triple threat as an actor, dancer, and singer. Chakiris has won multiple awards, including an Oscar and a Gold...

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#62 - Financing Movies with Mark Stouffer from 2021-03-08T03:29:24

In this free-ranging interview, you'll hear the incredible story of Mark Stouffer, winner of multiple Emmy Awards and more than 75 International Awards as a filmmaker.

As the producer-dir...

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Television's Most Prolific Director: Alan J. Levi from 2020-10-17T01:23:21

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO, Alan J. Levi began his filmmaking career at age 15 when he produced and directed a half-hour 16mm black-and-white comedy entitled "Keep Your Spirits High" while...

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#59 - Actress Ruta Lee from 2020-02-06T03:09:46

This podcast interview features show business legend Ruta Lee sharing stories about how she broke into Hollywood with roles in iconic movies like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Witness for...

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#58 - Producer Hawk Koch, Part II from 2019-11-11T00:30:34

Chinatown, Marathon Man, Rosemary’s Baby and Wayne’s World are just the tip of the iceberg on the list of this star producer's credits. Starting at the bottom rung of ...

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#57 - Dee Wallace from 2019-09-19T01:06:15

Legendary actress Dee Wallace has more than 200 feature film credits that include Blake Edwards' 10, The Howling, Cujo, The Hills Have Eyes...and her iconic performance in Spie...

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#56 - Broadway and Television Star Ilene Graff from 2019-08-24T19:48:34

Here's a high-energy conversation with Ilene Graff, the Grammy-nominated recording artist best known as the co-star of the long-running ABC-TV series Mr. Belvedere.

Starting as a...

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#55 - Rich Little: "The Man of a Thousand Voices" from 2019-04-17T05:47:45

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This entertaining, joke-filled interview wit...

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#54 - Former CAA&WME Agent Marc Pariser from 2018-11-24T02:41:09

Marc Pariser is a former William Morris and CAA television packaging agent who represented a broad spectrum of talent ranging from writers, directors, producers, and production companies.  If yo...

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#53 - Actress Susan Sullivan from 2017-07-14T23:44:49

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#52 - Director Ray Austin from 2017-01-03T02:43:10

You can count on one finger those industry professionals who have transitioned from a career as a stuntman climbing the faces of Mount Rushmore in Hitchcock’s North by Northwest to that...

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#51 - Legendary TV Writer-Producer John Wilder from 2016-11-11T03:11:19

Few show business professionals can lay claim to the track record of acclaimed TV writer and author John Wilder.

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#50 - Actor Lorenzo Lamas from 2016-06-12T04:26:22

In this informal and highly personal conversation with Bob & Suzanne, Lorenzo Lamas shares intimate stories of his childhood as the son of legendary movie stars Listen

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#49 Actor Gregory Harrison from 2016-04-14T19:05:54

Gregory Harrison’s commitment to his acting craft runs strong and deep.

In this insightful interview, Greg tells a sto...

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#40 - Greg Evigan from 2016-03-02T02:38:01

Actor Greg Evigan—best known as the star of the hit TV shows B.J. and the Bear and Listen

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#36 - Talent Manager Barry Katz from 2016-02-23T05:30

Barry Katz is Hollywood’s premier talent manager, with a client list that reads like Listen

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#48 - Casting Director Lisa London from 2016-02-20T06:22:29

Lisa London joins Bob & Suzanne and del...

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#21 - "Transformers" Writer Ron Friedman from 2016-02-08T05:44:37

Ron Friedman is one of Hollywood's most prolific and celebrated television writers o...

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#47 - Actress Charlotte Rae from 2016-01-04T03:39:11

Actress Charlotte Rae joins Bob & Suzanne for an intimate conversation about her long career on stage, screen, and television, during which she gives some very sage advice for any actor dreaming...

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#46 - David Ansen: Movie Critic from 2015-11-19T02:48:18

Film critic David Ansen has had one of the most unique and influential careers in modern entertainment history.

He joins his high school classmate Bob and Suzanne in a revealing and engag...

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#46 - David Ansen: Movie Critic from 2015-11-19T02:48:18

Film critic David Ansen has had one of the most unique and influential careers in modern entertainment history.

He joins his high school classmate Bob and Suzanne in a revealing and engag...

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#45 - Actor William R. Moses from 2015-10-02T03:49:11

William R. Moses is one of the most prolific TV and film actors of his generation. His hundreds of credits on shows ranging from Castle, CSI: Miami, and Mad Men to NCIS, Th...

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#43 - TV Director Michael Zinberg from 2015-08-03T17:43:38

In this very personal and candid conversation with Bob and Suzanne, you’ll hear their longtime friend Michael Zinberg as he share the candid details of a professional h...

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#42 - Producer Hawk Koch from 2015-06-15T04:36

 

Look up “Hollywood Royalty” in your Webster’s Dictionary, and you just might find the name and face of Oscar Nominee, Golden Globe Winner, and movie producer Hawk Koch...

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#41 - TV Writer Philip Taylor from 2015-05-27T01:55:15

Philip Taylor has a unique show business history and track record. In this podcast interview, he describes his journey from a childhood in rural ...

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#39 - Stuart Benjamin: Oscar Nominated Producer&Grammy Winner from 2015-05-02T04:47:45

Stuart Benjamin—a longtime family friend of Bob and Suzanne—shares the highlights and deteails of his award-winning career as a major film, television, music, and theat...

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#38 - Actor David Selby from 2015-03-30T16:54:30

Listen in as Bob & Suzanne talk to actor David Selby about his life and starring roles on stage, screen, and television.  

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#35 - Hollywood Icon Actress Diane McBain from 2015-02-17T18:50:37

One of Hollywood’s iconic screen beauties, Diane McBain was headed for major stardom before she had even finished high school.  In this ...

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"Falcon Crest" Superstar Ana Alicia from 2015-01-14T21:38:59

This episode features Bob and Suzanne having a free-wheeling up-tempo conversation with "Falcon Crest" actress Ana Alicia, as she holds nothing back in telling her very personal story.


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#33 Bruce Sallan: Television Producer, Network Executive, Author, Entrepreneur from 2014-12-19T06:07:36

This high-energy conversation tells the story of an ambitious kid with zero show business “connections” who became one of Hollywood’s most prolific and successful television mo...

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#30 Paul Petersen: Actor, Singer, Author, Activist from 2014-10-07T02:53:59

Bob & Suzanne have a candid and free-wheeling conversation with

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#29 Actress Shelley Fabares from 2014-09-25T16:48

From television, to movies, to hit records...Shelley Fabares has

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#28 "The Equalizer" Creator and Television Producer Michael Sloan from 2014-09-14T02:35:25

Michael Sloan was born into a British theatrical family and raised amid


the smell of grease...

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#27 Producing "by the numbers" with Dennis Brown from 2014-09-08T20:32:41

Suzanne and Bob reveal the latest news about their ...

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#27 Producing "by the numbers" with Dennis Brown from 2014-09-08T20:32:41

Suzanne and Bob reveal the latest news about their ...

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#26 "Brady Bunch" Producer Lloyd Schwartz: Hollywood Career Tips and How to Deal with Actors from 2014-08-27T17:00

Suzanne and Bob talk about their new book, Where Hollywood Hides: Santa Barbara,

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#25 Producing Movies&TV with Actor-Producer Jimmy Hawkins from 2014-08-11T17:59:15

After his childhood appearance as "Tommy Bailey" in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life Listen

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#24 Garner Simmons: TV&Film Writer and Sam Peckinpah Historian from 2014-07-09T23:26

Garner Simmons—television and feature film screenwriter—joins Bob McCullough and

Suzanne Herrer...

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#20 Acting&Singing with Ross Borden from 2014-05-09T19:58:19

It’s a free-wheeling interview as Ross Borden discusses Detroit origins

that led to an onstage vaudeville childhood of singing, dancing, and

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#20 Acting&Singing with Ross Borden from 2014-05-09T19:58:19

It’s a free-wheeling interview as Ross Borden discusses Detroit origins

that led to an onstage vaudeville childhood of singing, dancing, and

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#19 The Acting Life with Jimmy Hawkins from 2014-04-10T19:49

Jimmy Hawkins' career is the stuff of Hollywood legend.

From his appearance as "Tommy Bailey" in Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful...

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#18 "Zorro" - Behind the scenes in Hollywood and in Madrid from 2014-01-25T02:31:33

Suzanne opens this episode with her “shout out” to evergreen actress Betty White

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#17 "Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Behind the Scenes - Part 2 from 2013-12-21T03:05:18

Suzanne opens this episode with some brief gushing over

Chris Hem...

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#16 "Star Trek: The Next Generation" - Behind The Scenes - Part 1 from 2013-12-04T04:52

Suzanne starts the episode with a “local’s view” of Oprah Winfrey’s recent

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#15 How NOT to Produce a Television Series: The Disaster of "Ohara" from 2013-08-16T06:45:50

Suzanne begins by creating some mystery and reveals secrets as she talks about her new bathing suit,

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#14 Writing - Selling - Producing a Television Pilot from 2013-07-08T03:47

Suzanne opens discussing Ryan Seacrest’s new reality show “Montecito” and then 

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#13 Hollywood Casting and Writing Movies from 2013-05-06T05:40

Suzanne begins with the announcement of a new “Music” category at

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#12 Suzanne the actress: How she did it! from 2013-04-04T04:09

Opening this follow-up to the previous episode with an off-the-wall giggling fit,

Bob and Suzanne quickly recover their “profession...

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#11 - Breaking Into Hollywood as an Actress from 2013-03-27T02:54

From her first days visiting a boyfriend on the set of Listen

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#10 - The Oscars, Aaron Spelling,&"Hollywood Wives" from 2013-03-02T02:04

Celebrating their milestone 10th episode, Suzanne bathes in the afterglow of

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#9 "Falcon Crest" Part 2 from 2013-02-11T04:22

Bob & Suzanne share their history on "Falcon Crest" with

fond memories of location shooting in The Napa Valley.

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#8 "Falcon Crest" Part 1 from 2013-02-03T00:45

Bob & Suzanne open with the contrast between Barbara Walters'

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#7 "Bionic Woman" meets Van Halen from 2013-01-15T03:02

Suzanne manages to get Lance Armstrong, Phil Jackson, and Hugh Hefner into

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#6 "Six Million Dollar Man"&Farrah Fawcett from 2013-01-07T00:00

For the New Year, Bob & Suzanne detail how Bob went

from Location Manager at Paramount and Universal to selling

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#2 "The Tonight Show" & "Laugh-In" from 2013-01-06T23:30

In their second episode, Bob admits that he literally begged his way into


grad school...whi...

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#5 "Mission: Impossible"&"Mannix" from 2012-11-09T00:48

At Suzanne's prodding, Bob McCullough details his first "on the lot"

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#4 Behind the Scenes with Producers Aaron Spelling and Jerry Bruckheimer from 2012-10-27T04:21

Bob & Suzanne set the direction for future


podcasts with the high points of Bob’s


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#3 Writing for TV&Academy Awards from 2012-10-26T06:48

Suzanne plays the “Latina Power” card, gives her review of today’s

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#3 Writing for TV & Academy Awards from 2012-10-26T06:48

Suzanne plays the “Latina Power” card, gives her review of today’s


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