Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews

Ted Koppel is a name that resonates with anyone who values in-depth journalism. As the former anchor of “Nightline” and a distinguished journalist, Ted is a true legend in the field of broadcasting. …

Hugh Hefner was the founder of Playboy Magazine. He was not just the publisher, he was the visionary who changed the landscape of media, sexuality, and lifestyle. His career spanned over six decades.…

You may know her as the beloved Blair Warner from the iconic TV series “The Facts of Life,” or as a Mouseketeer on the Micky Mouse Club. But Lisa Whelchel is so much more than just a familiar face fr…

Today’s podcast features Nick Reynolds, one of the founding members of the Kingston Trio. They became known for their tight harmonies and lively stage presence. One of the trio’s biggest hits was “To…

Michael Reagan was the adopted son of Ronald Reagan and his first wife Jane Wyman. He had a small role in television on “Falcon Crest” with his mother. Michael grew up in the shadow of his father but…

I think we have all seen the television series “Mission Impossible.” Martin Landau and Barbara Bain had leading roles in that series. Martin was also in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest,” “Cleo…

Actor Sir Michael Caine was knighted by Queen Elizabeth in 2000 for his contributions to the arts and received numerous accolades throughout his career including two Oscars and many Golden Globe awar…

Pat Boone is a direct descendant of Daniel Boone. He was married to country singer Red Foley’s daughter, Shirley. He hosted 115 episodes of The Pat Boone – Chevy Showroom and appeared in 15 movies. O…

Julia Child was a larger-than-life culinary icon, known for bringing French cuisine to American home kitchens. She had an infectious personality and unbridled enthusiasm. Her popular TV show “The Fre…

Richard Simmons was an American fitness and health guru loved for his energetic personality and motivational approach to wellness. He rose to fame in the 70s and 80s with his unique exercise programs…

Most young people have never heard of Pat O’Brien. He was a popular actor who appeared in more than 100 films, playing mostly Irish American characters. He played priests, cops, and members of the mi…

Remember the 1985 TV commercial for Miller Lite, in which Yakov Smirnoff says “In America, there is plenty of lite beer and you can always in a party. In Russia, party always finds you.” Yakov was bo…

Ray Scott was best known for his play-by-play broadcasts of the Green Bay Packers, along with Tony Canadeo. He was one of my all-time favorite sports announcers. With the CBS broadcast team he worked…

The Phil Donahue Show was the first talk show format that included audience participation. He was one of the most influential talk show hosts in television history. His show tackled controversial and…

Until 1976, Dennis James appeared on television more times than any other TV star. He was the first person to raise more than $750 million for United Cerebral Palsy. He hosted the Cerebral Palsy Tele…

A number of witches were on my show throughout the years, but none as famous as the Wicked Witch of the West, played by Margaret Hamilton in the movie “The Wizard of Oz.” While filming, she was burne…

When you think of Paul Winchell, you think of a ventriloquist, comedian, and actor. But, did you know that Paul invented the mechanical artificial heart? He hosted the Paul Winchell show on TV and ap…

This infamous personality was born Elva Miller. You might remember Mrs. Miller, the one hit wonder. She was born tone deaf. She had two records on the Billboard charts, “A Lovers Concerto” and  “Down…

This man set a Guinness world record as the most watched man on television. Maybe you remember David Hasselhoff from the soap opera “The Young and the Restless.” He played Dr. Snapper Foster. He was …