Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews

Imagine being the person who asks, “What the hell happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears?” Beside that documentary, John Scheinfeld, who is from Milwaukee, masterminded films like “The U.S. Vs. John Lennon,” “Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback” and “Who is Harry Nilsson and Why is Everybody Talking About Him?” John is an Emmy and Grammy-nominated filmmaker. I was working at WISN at the time and John wrote the catchy slogan: “Radio 11, WISN, of course.” You might have one of those bumper stickers, which I see selling on Ebay for $10.95. John surprised me at the end of the interview with a personal memory.

Imagine growing up in a house so infamous it inspired a horror franchise. Well, our guest on the podcast today did just that, living in the Amityville house in Long Island, New York from ages 11 to 16. Later the house became the setting of “The Amityville Horror.” But don’t worry, she’s here to share stories that are more delightful than frightful. You’ve seen her as Carlie Kirkland, the savvy insurance investigator on “Banacek,” and as Evelyn Stratton, Ricky Schroder’s sophisticated mother on “Silver Spoons.” She was in “The Gambler” with Kenny Rogers, “The Golden Girls” and “The Six Million Dollar Man.” We’re talking about the incredibly talented Christine Belford.

If you were a fan of “Little House on the Prairie,” an 80’s nostalgia buff, or anyone who just appreciates a good conversation, welcome to our Matthew Labyorteaux podcast. You know him as Albert Ingalls from “Little House,” or maybe you recognize his voice from some of your favorite animated adventures. He’s an actor, a voice artist and, let’s be real, probably made you shed a tear or two back in the day. And all of his success happened while he was struggling with autism. We’ll talk about his time on “Little House,” his gaming career with Atari, and his respect for Michael Landon.

Do you remember actor Vic Tayback. You probably know him best as the gruff but lovable Mel Sharples from the hit sitcom “Alice,” a role that made him a household name and earned him a Golden Globe. But Vic’s career spans decades, from classic films to unforgettable TV guest spots.  He was a character who could do it all…tough, funny, and always unforgettable. So, let’s go behind the scenes with Vic Tayback.

Alright, creatures of the airwaves, and podcast people of impeccable taste, cancel your boring plans because today’s episode is bringing back memories you have surely forgotten. This man stormed the charts in the swingin’ sixties with his cheeky charm and one unforgettable falsetto that had everyone saying, “You Turn Me On.” That’s right, before Spotify, playlists, and TikTok trends, this man was topping the Billboard Top 100 and bringing the English Invasion straight to America’s front door. So, let’s travel back in time with the maestro of melodies, from ragtime to rock n roll, Ian Whitcomb. We caught up with Ian in the middle of a tour with Paul Revere and the Raiders.