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On today’s show, we have an actress who appeared in such movies as Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte, Three on a Couch and The Vanishing Point, plus TV’s Batman. She is perhaps best known for her numerous appearances on TV’s The Monkees. Here she is, Valerie Kairys Venet. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have an animation historian who has compiled The Animation History Bibliography as part of Cartoon Research and a book of the same name. Here he is, Orrin Scott with the returning Kamden Spies. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have an animator, author and instructor. Here he is, Tom Sito. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions. 

On today’s show, we have a writer who has written a book about the 1941 Disney strike called The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation’s Golden Age. Here he is, Jake S. Friedman. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

For our 200th show, we have gone back to interview the man who helped me start this podcast back in 2018 and appeared on episode #2.. Here he is, Lee Hester of Lee’s Comics. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have the artist, writer and creator of Mr. Monster.  He also worked on Elric and compiled a book about TOPS. Here he is, Michael T. Gilbert. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a performer who portrayed Paul McCartney in the original cast of Beatlemania. He also performed on albums by KISS and with The Turtles and appeared on Joanie Loves Chachi. Here he is, Mitch Weissman. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, in lieu of a guest, I will be reading excerpts from my latest book Pac-Man: The First Animated TV Show Based Upon a Video Game. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who has written two new books since we last spoke. One is a biography on artist John Severin and a history of Charlton Comics with the Charlton Companion. Here he is, Jon B. Cooke. (yeah yeah I know, I know, I accidentally said Jon C. Cooke during the episode…). Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have two returning guests. One is here to talk about his new two-volume set on cartoon voices and the other is an animation expert who writes for Jerry Beck’s Cartoon Research. Here they are, Keith Scott and Kamden Spies. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who runs his own comic book store, Hi De Ho Comics in Santa Monica, California and draws his own comic book called Collectors. Here he is, Eddie DeAngelini. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have something very special that couldn’t wait until the 200th episode to upload. It’s the reunion of the 60s pop group The Cykle, famous for their hit Red Rubber Ball. The entire touring group along with producer Dan Coston is here to discuss their reunion, their tour and their latest album. Here they are, Dan Coston with The Cyrkle. Plus, the usual Fun Ideas Productions news.

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who is here to talk all about the reunion album he has produced for the 60s group, The Cyrkle, best known for Red Rubber Ball. Here he is, Dan Coston. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a writer who’s written such books as The Starsky and Hutch Trivia Quiz Book and The MASH Trivia Quiz Book. Here he is, Cristopher DeRose. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a writer who’s written books about Vernon Dent, Ted Healy, Henry Brandon, Edgar Kennedy as well as his latest book, Hollywood in Monterey. Here he is, Bill Cassara. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a writer here to discuss his book Barney Miller and the Files of the Ol’ One-Two. Here he is, Otto Bruno. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a writer who is here to discuss his books The Colors of Callas and Double Entendre: The Parallel Lives of Mae West and Rae Bourbon. Here he is, Patrick C. Byrne. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Podcast.

On today’s show, we have a writer who is here to discuss latest book Take A Sad Song., The Emotional Currency of "Hey Jude". Here he is, James Campion. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have an actress who appeared in such films as I Wanna Hold Your Hand, The Main Event, and Meatballs, and she will be a special guest at the upcoming Salem Paracon on November 12th. Here she is, Kristine DeBell. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s here to promote his latest book called True Ghost Stories of Connecticut. Here he is, Charles F. Rosenay!!! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.