Happy Pride, queerdos! We are joined for this special summer episode with actor and Dot-Marie Jones. You Might Know Her From Glee, American Horror Story, Golden Arm, Lizzie McGuire, Knights and Warriors, Patch Adams, The Boondock Saints, and Billy Eicher’s upcoming rom-com Bros. Dot-Marie shared her journey from athlete (she competed in the Olympic trials twice!) to the American Gladiators-like series Knights and Warriors, to her Emmy-nominated turn as Coach Beiste in Glee. We got the goods on the favor that Hilary Duff called in for Material Girls, the unaired Ryan Murphy pilot Pretty/Handsome, being part of the very gay ensemble of Bros, and her deep love of Rock of Ages and Vegas. We are just swooning for Dot-Marie and cannot imagine a better way to celebrate pride. Have a gay one, m’dears! Lithuanian Flag Raising Parties (Cherry Grove lesbian parties) Pam Anderson was great as Roxie in Chicago on Broadway Anne catching up on “old” movies: The House Bunny and The Shape of Water Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith wrote Legally Blonde & The House Bunny New Top Gun has a terrifying opening direct address from Tom Cruise (No Kelly McGillis) Is Jennifer Connelly good? She is hot to Anne Tom Skeritt and Ed Harris are both hot to Damian Who is the oldest person you would fuck? Dick Van Dyke! Judi Dench “Do you want to fuck me Barbara?” is an insane moment from Notes on a Scandal (which is terrible and wonderful) Judi Dench arm scene Dot-Marie Jones is in Billy Eichner’s gay romcom Bros (opening in September) The only clip we could find of Pretty Handsome (RJ is fucking Niecy Nash) Coach Beiste on Glee (who transitioned on season 6) Lots of tragedy with the cast of Glee Dot was Lady Battleaxe on the American Gladiators spin off, Knights and Warriors Arm wrestling champion and cameo’d in Golden Arm a comedy about arm wrestling Was a shot-put champion and went to the Olympic Trials in 1988 and 1992 Dot-Marie Jones loves Vegas and Rock of Ages. She even played Dennis DuPree Off-Broadway Appeared on Lifetime’s Celebrity Ghost Stories as well as The Haunting of with the medium Kim Russo who said that she sensed you had a gift and that you might be “a little psychic.” Played a wrestler named Black Widow on an episode of Roseanne Played Liz’s lesbian friend Tess on a few eps of Nip/Tuck Worked with Hilary Duff on Lizzie McGuire (Coach Kelly) and Material Girls (Butch Brenda) Was on a S2 ep of RuPaul’s Drag U called “Lesbians Gone Wild” Anne cried watching Patti LuPone performing with Company on The Tonys (no clip from that performance so here’s a montage from same production)
It’s our big bad season four finale, babes, and we're joined by actor and singer, Alanna Ubach. You Might Know Her From Euphoria, The Flight Attendant, Coco, Clockwatchers, Waiting, Meet the Fockers, Sister Act 2, Beakman’s World, Bombshell, Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce, The Brady Bunch Movie, and the Legally Blonde films. Alanna gave us all the goods on joining season two of The Flight Attendant, showing up to her Euphoria audition with a glass of wine, and her big musical number “La Llorona” in Coco. We also got to talk about two personal favorites: her portrayal of Doreen, Marcia’s lesbian BFF, in The Brady Bunch Movie (and the similarities between Doreen and Tai in Clueless), plus the indie classic, Clockwatchers, opposite an incredible ensemble of newly minted movie stars who may or may not have been a bit…cliquey. This episode was a total barn burner. Get into it now. Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Harvey Fierstein’s autobiography I Was Better Last Night Fierstein dated Bruce Bibbie aka Ted Casablanca (of The Awful Truth) for 5 years Julia Sweeney’s Pat, Bob Vila, Urkel, and Ted Casablanca Neither one of us cares about Newsies but I’d see it since Harvey wrote the book Harvey in Mrs. Doubtfire montage scene Two youngest Bradys are most disgusting Susan Olsen is a homophobe Ghost town episode of Brady Bunch is Anne’s favorite Joining Season 2 of The Flight Attendant Plays Lexi and Cassie’s mom on Euphoria (created by Sam Levinson) Christiane F, Foxes, Over the Edge, Sid and Nancy, Plays Imelda in Coco and gets to sing “La Llorona” Loves character actors: Quinn Cummings, Dana Hill, Richard E Grant Clockwaters (Jill Sprecher) is the end of the indie era Ensemble was insane: Lisa Kudrow, Parker Posey, Toni Collette, Alanna Ubach The Brady Bunch Movie is outrageously good go watch it! Almost had scenes with Christopher Knight and Davy Jones Auditioned for Tai in Clueless Reese Witherspoon kicks her ass in Freeway (1966) then they play bffs in Legally Blonde six years later Lesbian ending to Legally Blonde? Played Ben Stiller’s Cuban babysitter in Meet the Fockers Barbra Streisand is a cozy bubby Penny Marshall directed her in Renaissance Man See Dad Run sitcom with Scott Baio Beakman’s World vs Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce Jeanine Pirro in Bombshell Naomi in Waiting ICONIC We love Adrian Zmed (played Danny on tour in 90s and Teen Angel in the 200s) Grease 2 > Grease “’We’re Gonna Score Tonight” Previous guest Marissa Jaret Winokur (Ep #123) bff with Adrian Zmed Sondra Lee told Damian he was “persistent” (YMKHF ep #38) and Denny Dillon (YMKHF ep #68) appreciated his “tenacity” “Tiger” is a cheap Brady Bunch joke
Good morning, Baltimore babies. We are delighted to be joined by actress, singer, and Tony-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur on this week’s show. You Might Know Her From American Beauty, What We Do in the Shadows, Celebrity Big Brother, Fever Pitch, Stacked, Dancing with the Stars, Retired at 35, and Hairspray on Broadway. We had a total romp with Marissa Jaret Win-oh-kurr chatting about her historic win on the inaugural season of American Celebrity Big Brother, her career-defining performance as Tracy Turbnlad, cutting her teeth as Jan in Grease in the ‘90s revival and befriending now-best friends Adrian Zmed and Lucy Lawless, and her decision to expand her career as a host and personality. We also got into her iconic scene in American Beauty (“You are so busted”), getting to don animal prints and a New York accent as Charmaine in What We Do in the Shadows, and why we believe she should play Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. This one was just, timeless to us! Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Disappearing NYC: Chat N Chew, The Coffee Shop, Around the Clock Diner, Virgin Megastore, Lincoln Center Barnes & Noble, Colony Records “The Sunscreen Song” Baz Luhrman Michelle Yeoh’s Everything Everywhere All at Once Therabox Boudreaux’s Butt Paste Won first ever American season of Celebrity Big Brother Won a Tony for Best Supporting Actress for her performances as Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray Did Hairspray at the Hollywood Bowl with Nick Jonas Maddie was the Tracy from Hairspray Live! (Ricki & Marissa were Mr Pinky’s Girls) Made semi-finals for Dancing with the Stars, hosted Dance Your Ass Off (created by former guest Lisa Ann Walter) Should def step in to play Fanny Brice in Funny Girl on Broadway Played Jan in 90s Broadway revival of Grease “Come Look at the Freaks” from Side Show @ Easter Bonnet Adrian Zmed in Blood Brothers on Broadway Stacked, 2005 FOX sitcom co-starring Pam Anderson, current star of Chicago Plays a version of herself in Feel the Beat where she references Rupaul because she was a guest judge in Season 2 for the Jujubee / Tatiana Appeared in sitcoms: Moesha, Hot In Cleveland, Mellssa and Joey, Fight with Larry David on Curb Your Enthusiasm Plays Charmaine, neighbor to the vampires in What We Do in the Shadows Was a correspondent on the first season of The Talk (buddies with Julie Chen Moonves) Iconic drive-thru scene with Kevin Spacey in American Beauty Played ice skater in comedy On Edge Had small roles in Never Been Kissed, Fever Pitch, Scary Movie, Teaching Mrs.Tingle Elijah auditioned for the fictional White Men Can’t Jump musical in Girls and Marissa was the casting director Andrew Rannells was a Link Larkin understudy God we love Marc Shaiman (Sister Act, Beaches, Hairspray, Sweeney Sisters, Addams Family, South Park) Abigail Breslin vs Ariana Grande We can’t forgive Abigail for ABC’sDirty Dancing the Musical Debra Messing in Birthday Candles The Commons of Pensacola starring Blythe Danner & SJP (written by Amanda Peet) The Brothers McMullen / The Sisters Rosensweig Outside Mullingar a play starring Messing written by John Patrick Shanley (Moonstruck, Doubt) BD Wong posted this picture last week Bill Macy & Felicity “Flicka” Huffman friends with David Mamet (Atlantic Theatre) Patti LuPone wrote this about her friend David Mamet in her memoir Ann Miller talking about Judy and Mickey
All aboard because Frances Fisher is on the show this week. You Might Know Her From Titanic, Watchmen, Jolene, House of Sand and Fog, Laws of Attraction, The Sinner, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Unforgiven. In celebration of Titanniversary (it’s a real holiday for us), we spoke with Frances about her legendary performance as Ruth Dewitt Bukater in the James Cameron blockbuster. We talked about her epic audition, discovering the character from the period dress and her (real) hair, and how she delivered some of the most iconic lines in all of cinema. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. We also talked her deleted scenes from Waiting for Guffman, the secrecy surrounding the very prescient Watchmen, and playing gay opposite fellow red head thespian, Jessica Chastain. We’re never letting go of this episode! Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Leo in Titanic was a delicate boned beautiful woman Gay or gay adjacent roles: Jolene, Another Kind of Wedding, Female Perversions, Any Day Now Sex scene with Jessica Chastain in Jolene (31:00) Previous YMKHF guest Beth Grant Sex scene with Kathleen Turner in Another Kind of Wedding Scenes opposite Jean Smart in Watchmen Was unaware of The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Played gay icon Ruth Dewitt Bukater in James Cameron’s TitanicMali Flynn - casting director for Titanic Some Titanic castmembers peed in the tank Frances just did The Lion in Winter at Laguna Playhouse pre-pandemic Strawberry Alice in Unforgiven (1992) Miss Kitty in Gunsmoke (not Blazing Saddles, that’s Lily Von Schtupp) Daughter with Clint Eastwood, Francesca Eastwood Played Johnny Savage’s mom in a deleted scene from Waiting for Guffman Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (with Christopher Guest) Frances wanted her dogs in Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva la Fiesta! But dog trainers said no Played Jennifer Connelly’s caseworker in House of Sand and Fog and according to EW (and former YMKHF guest, Shohreh Aghdashloo Ep#72), she put dirt in her luminous hair to look dirtier Frances Fisher wants to work opposite redheads, Debra Messing and Bryce Dallas Howard Stars in The Roommate opposite Leighton Meester and Minka Kelly (but could she tell them apart?) Frances originally cast as Jill Taylor on Home Improvement but was replaced by former guest of YMKHF, Patricia Richardson Ep#118 Annette Bening was so good in Being Julia Should Tea Leoni, Kelly Ripa, and Annette Bening, and play sisters?? DB says yes An American Tale and Fievel Goes West are iconic Jewish stories Lady Gaga helping Liza Minnelli at the Oscars
It’s Chessy, babe. Lisa Ann Walter is here. Might Know Her From Abbott Elementary, The Parent Trap, Shall We Dance?, War of the Worlds, Life’s Work, Bruce Almighty, and Dance Your Ass Off. We got to talk to the great LAW about her brand new series Abbot Elementary being the toast of the 2022 television season and how the specificity of her Northeast Sicilian background really helped her and Grandma Vincenza cinch the role. We also got into how Chessy from The Parent Trap is for the queers, how Shall We Dance? inspired her dance competition series, and why she hired her own kid for War of the Worlds. You’re gonna love it! Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Nicole Scherzinger: is she a Roxie or a Velma Hopefully previous guest Deidre Goodwin (Ep #5) who was in Chicago for a while, can tell us what celebs had the choreo adjusted for her Amray-Fay Wright has played Velma forever and also in Japan (in Japanese) Fran and Barry Weissler produce Chicago and they should give us comps at this point Abbott Elementary was created by Quinta Brunson Sheryl Lee Ralph is a duo with Lisa in Abbott, and her real life husband is a politician (PA state senator, Vincent Hughes) Sheryl Lee Ralph is the VP of the LA Local actor’s union Lisa had a standup act in the 80s and 90s that got her a sitcom, Life’s Work Shall We Dance was a great showcase for Lisa’s talents (Gere was a great partner) Blackpool champions were their teachers and partners Started a reality show, Dance Your Ass Off (hosted by Marissa Jaret Winokur) Lizzo has a new show, Watch Out for the Big Girls Brian Keith was gruff and sexy to Anne Nancy Meyers’ 1998 remake of The Parent Trap was so so good. Lisa is iconically named “Chessy” Lindsay’s parents: Dina and Michael Lohan Nip/Tuck character goes to plastic surgeon to have g-spot engorged, then was too much Lisa was on the celebrity comedian ep of Weakest Link Lisa played “Cheryl” aka “bartender” in Spielberg’s War of the Worlds. Here she is going from the audition to the red carpet for Maxim Elaine Hendrix and Lisa Ann Walter recreated the Parent Trap scene on IG Damian loves Matthew Lawrence so much
We are saddled up with the great Linda Emond. You Might Know Her From The Gilded Age, Lodge 49, Julie & Julia, Succession, North Country, Jenny’s Wedding, and the Broadway productions of Cabaret, Life x 3, and Death of a Salesman. Linda talked to us about her collaborating with iconic visionaries like Tony Kushner and Mike Nichols, doing double duty as Clara Barton on The Gilded Age while also recording voiceover for her role on Succession, and feeling the support from the fervent fanbase of Lodge 49. All that plus her years-long tenure as a lesbian on various Law & Order shows, the infamous “white dog” on the North Country set, and the absence or presence of actual sexual chemistry between the female leads of Jenny’s Wedding. This one was just mm mm good. Enjoy! Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Chili’s > Ruby “Bloody” Tuesday Double homicide at Ruby Tuesday in Columbia, Missouri WAS solved. And of course Missouri executed the man who apparently committed the crime. Starred in the 2012 Broadway revival of Death of a Salesman starring Phillip Seymour Hoffman and directed by Mike Nichols Starred in Homebody/Kabul (2004) and A Bright Room Called Day (2019) Tony Kushner and Mark Harris were Linda Emond’s [od Pandemic projects: Sandra Bullock movie, The Unforgivable, The Bite, Succession Lodge 49 brilliant but canceled Played Simone Beck in the 2009 Nora Ephron movie, Julie and Julia Has worked with all of Meryl Streep’s kids except Henry Mamie Gummer was in the Kimberly Peirce film, Stop-Loss Starred in the musicals, 1776 and 2014 revival of Cabaret (did Sunday in the Park with George in Chicago) Played Susan Sarandon in the 2015 drama, 3 Generations (Elle Fanning as a trans character) Linda was “The Law & Order Lesbian” (at least once opposite Olivia d’Abo) Headmistress Queller in OG Gossip Girl, but in the reboot, Donna Murphy is new headmistress Was replaced in OG series with Jan Maxwell when Linda had another project Slut shamed Charlize Theron in North Country (Woody needs a wrangler) Voice of Lifetime Intimate Portraits Kathy Ireland’s net worth is $500million Isabel Sanford’s autobio You Can Call Me Weezy Played Katie Heigl’s mom in the lesbian dramedy Jenny’s Wedding (check the chemistry) Anne and Hayley Mills were at this after party for Homebody/Kabul with Linda Emond “Let’s Get Together” hands on head dance
You Might Know Her From Dolemite Is My Name, High Fidelity, The United States vs. Billie Holiday, Only Murders in the Building, The Last O.G., the original Broadway production of Ghost: The Musical, and her new movie The Lost City. Da’Vine gave us all the goods on being swept away to the Dominican Republic for The Lost City, filming a big splashy romantic comedy action film with Sandy Bullock and Channing Tatum while being casita neighbors with Brad Pitt. We got the scoop on her extraordinary West End and then Broadway debut for Ghost, the generosity of Eddie Murphy, the depth of Tracy Morgan, what could have been the second season of High Fidelity, and why she’s not interested in movie musicals but will play Pearl Bailey. Da’Vine is going to be a huge star so get into her now so you can say, “I told you so” to all your friends. Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week Ellen no longer a vegan! (vegan faces: Bill Clinton and Ellen)Cheryl Burke filed for divorce from Damian’s love, Matthew Lawrence Matthew Lawrence peak hotness in The Hot Chick / not so peak hotness Lauren Weedman episode of YMKHF where she tells the Eddie Murphy story Mayim Bialik’s politics are terrible Joely Fisher episode of YMKHF Da’Vine in Ghost: The Musical Judi Dench’s bus scene from Belfast is so good (rest of movie is awful) The Lost City opens March 25th nationwide and Da’Vine stars opposite Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe, and Brad Pitt Starred on West End and Broadway in Ghost: the Musical as Oda Mae Brown, made famous of course by Whoopi Goldberg (“Molly, you in danger girl”) Starred as Lady Reed in Dolemite is My Name opposite Eddie Murphy Played Billie Holiday’s best friend Roslyn in the Lee Daniels movie, The United States. vs Billie Holiday (wore an eyepatch) Starred as Cherisse in the one season Netflix series, High Fidelity Bianca Jagger cane Plays Veesy on The Last O.G. opposite Tracy Morgan (AND former YMKHF guest Anna Maria Horsford) Pear Bailey biopic when? Miranda July’s Kajillionaire was incredible, go watch it! No one knows Herman’s Head anymore Real Housewife Gina Kirschenheiter lived in a “casita” All Black Hello Dolly Former YMKHF guests: Mandy Ingber #26, Joyce Van Patten #36, Kate Burton #77 Broadway revival of Company
The best sitcom mom of all time is on the show. We are joined by actor and Emmy-nominee Patricia Richardson. You Might Know Her From Home Improvement, The West Wing, Strong Medicine, Ulee’s Gold, Cubby, and The Parent Trap 3. Patricia Richardson understudied the role of Louise “Gypsy Rose” Lee in the 1974 Broadway revival of Gypsy opposite Angela Lansbury and we will never be the same. We talk about her auditioning for book writer Arthur Laurents, rehearsing with fellow understudy Mary Louise Wilson, and bemoaning Robert Tucker’s pissy attitude (I mean, Zan, Nan, Ian). Patricia also revealed to us how network executives lied to her in order for her to sign on for Home Improvement, hosting the Emmys with Ellen DeGeneres (“the worst day of her life”), and whether or not she turned down a role on The West Wing (C.J.? Abbey?) before recurring as Sheila Brooks. The juice is good in this one, hunnies. Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Discussed this week: Anne loves Straight Talk with Dolly Parton Radio shows; WKRP, Frasier (Peri Gilpin and Jane Leeves) Famous Sally Bowles: Jane Leeves, Molly Ringwald Pam Anderson is going to be Roxie in Chicago on Broadway! Pam was NOT into the recent miniseries based on her life with Tommy Lee We were excited to see Ariana DeBose and Jane Krakowski in Chicago Fall 2021 but it never happened The Weisslers are stunt casters Roxie Hart SUPERCUT Aurora Spiderwoman has the best YouTube account on the internet Melanie Griffith was an excellent Roxie Hart (apparently, says Ben Brantley) Kim Cattrall saying “MARIO” and “with a standup bass” Patricia Richardson’s hair is an exquisite white Was a Hollywood Blonde and Lousie understudy for 1978 Gypsy revival with Angela Lansbury, directed by Arthur Laurents “Little Lamb” is a tough song to sing “Honey Bun” from South Pacific ** Angela Lansbury b roll footage of Gypsy ** Patti’s “Roses Turn” Bernadette’s “Rose’s Turn” Tyne Daly’s “Rose’s Turn” Graduated from SMU with a BFA Spent 8 seasons as Jill Taylor on Home Improvement Tim Allen’s Showtime special Brought in Gayle Maffeo Hosted the 1994 Emmys with Ellen DeGeneneres Decider piece on Patricia being best sitcom mom of all time Son is Joe Castle Baker Starred in gay indie comedy Cubby directed by Mark Blane Played Alan Alda’s campaign manager on The 5 & 6 seasons of The West Wing Was Patricia the OG CJ Cregg Costarring in upcoming Chantilly Bridge the sequel to Chantilly Lace (1993, for: Linda Yellen) Was in Parent Trap III with her ex husband Ray Baker, the Creel triplets, and of course Hayley Mills Robert Tucker (choreographer from Gypsy) had 3 kids: Zan, Nan(a) Visitor, and Ian Nana Visitor was on Star Trek and was Roxie on Broadway Betty Buckley’s “Rose’s Turn” We love Sandy Bullock: Demolition Man, Speed, Love Potion # 9 Ellen has dishware; she flips 45 houses a year; Ellen apparently no longer a vegan!
Stephanie D’Abruzzo is our first Muppeteer. You Might Know Her From Avenue Q, Sesame Street, Elmo’s World, Oobi, Scrubs, and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Stephanie talked to us about training herself to become a Muppeteer, joining the Broadway community (and scoring a Tony nom) for playing Kate Monster and Lucy the Slut in Avenue Q, inheriting the iconic role of Prairie Dawn on Sesame Street, and playing Virginia Woolf-level darkness as Kimmy’s backpack Jan S. Port on Kimmy Schmidt. Plus, performing on the floor while Patti Labelle wailed the “ABCs,” phasing Betty Lou out, carrying the musical episode of Scrubs on her shoulders, and sorta playing Chita Rivera’s track in Jerry’s Girls. We love firsts 7and we loved getting to dig into the children’s television and the Muppet world. We just regret we did not bring up Pepe the Prawn. Enjoy! Follow us on social media @damianbellino || @rodemanne Anne identities as Animal We circle back to our old friend, Pepe the Prawn Sesame Street has more women characters than the classic Muppets: Abby Cadabby, Rosita, Zoe, etc Avenue Q Classic Muppets (Disney), Sesame Street (Sesame Workshop), Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth/Dark Crystal (Jim Henson Co.) Prairie Dawn originally done by legend Fran Brill Stephanie’s website Has performed a myriad of Sesame Street characters: Prairie Dawn, Elizabeth, Bert’s mom, Cookie Monster’s Mom, Elmo’s Mom, Lea Michelle muppet, Kevin Clash was the Muppet captain (and voice of Elmo) Prairie Dawn vs Betty Lou. Some of the only early girl muppets. Where did Betty Lou go? Arc as Kimmy’s backpack, Jan (who Kimmy tries to drown) Patty Miller on musical episode of Scrubs thanks to Debra Fordham “There’s Fine Fine Line” from Avenue Q *** Patti Labelle on Sesame Street *** Played hand puppet, Uma on Oobi Shari Lewis + Lambchop, Sid and Marty Krofft + H.R. PufnStuf; Wayland Flowers + Madame Dennis Rodman’s autobiography, Bad As I Wanna Be RIP The Astor Room, former mess hall for Kaufman Astoria Studios “Minnie Driver is full of beans” -EW review of Conviction Very Mary Kate Annalynne McCord’s message to Putin (maybe Shenae Grimes made her do it) Julianne Hough had energy pulled out of her ass Hough compared JoJo Siwa to Joan of Arc
Emmy-winning actress Jodi Long is here. You Might Know Her From Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Dash & Lily, All-American Girl, The Hot Chick, Soursweet, Patty Hearst, Sullivan & Son, the 2002 Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song. We had such a far-reaching conversation with Jodi covering everything from her Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, her upbringing with vaudevillian parents, her solo show American Jade, and playing Margaret Cho’s mother on the historic All-American Girl. All that plus her iconic line readings on Sex and the City and The Hot Chick, her voice work in Dash & Lily, and the importance of Flower Drum Song. Come for the sitcom and theatre conversations but stay for Striking Distance and The Exorcist III reveals! Mannequin 2: On the Move is Kristy Swanson and William Ragsdale, not Jonathan Silverman Ragsdale was the lead of Herman’s Head (with Yeardley Smith and Jane Sibbett) Black No More was ambitious but not perfect. Tamika Lawrence was a revelation Anne hated Belfast aka Jamie Dornan’s “Everlasting Love” press tour Kenneth Branagh may have (CO!)-directed Thor but doesn’t make Anne’s list of men Van Morrison is a truther These Old Broads, written by Carrie Fisher, co-starring Jonathan Silverman Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Nora Awkwafina Lum Lucy Liu also from Queens Jodi Long’s parents were vaudevillians, Trudy and Larry Leong Documentary about parents, Long Story Short Played Madame Liang 2002 Broadway revival of Flower Drum Song (revised book and lyrics by David Henry Hwang) Jodi doing “Grant Avenue” on Broadway. “Don’t Marry Me” from the OBC In Paul Schrader’s Patty Hearst, Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July, Ron Howard’s Splash Sullivan and Son was a sitcom she loved working on Played an Imelda Marcos kinda character on Cafe Cafe Americain with Valerie Bertinelli Margaret Cho’s mom in the groundbreaking sitcom, American Girl Pat Morita sitcom, Mr T and Tina Robocop vs Wayans Bros.’ wig Accent as Mrs Basil E in Dash & Lilly Nowhere to Go But Up with Martin Balsam and Dorothy Loudon Swam in the Esther Williams tank but Brice Willis didn’t show up From The Hot Chick: “Ling Ling, you forgot your bling bling” Exorcist III dream sequence had her star opposite Patrick Ewing and Fabio Played a lesbian on famed ep of Sex and the City !!! Patti Labelle on Sesame Street !!! Debi Mazar, Michelle Visage, and Leah Remini all bffs (have super famous other best friends: Madonna, RuPaul, J. Lo)