Kathy Garver, Mr. Novak, and The Thalians
Original Airdates: Oct. 25-28, 2024
TVC 664.5: Ed and guest co-host Chuck Harter welcome back Kathy Garver, the actress known around the world to three generations of television viewers as Cissy Davis on Family Affair. Kathy is on the board of directors for The Thalians, the non-profit organization that partners with UCLA’s Operation Mend in providing support and care for those who struggle with PTSD and other mental illnesses (and, particularly, our service men and women and their caregivers). She is also on the board of the Motion Pictures Mothers Club, a unique nonprofit organization formed in 1939 that raises funds for items that directly benefit working and retired members of the entertainment industry. Topics this segment include how Kathy became involved with both of these organizations, plus she talks about her appearances on Mr. Novak (NBC, 1963-1965), including an episode that also featured Beau Bridges. To learn more about the Thalians, visit http://www.thalians.org/ For more information on the Motion Picture Mothers Club event coming on Saturday, Dec. 14, call (818) 986-3735.
Kathy Garver, Mrs. Beasley, and The Twilight Zone
Original Airdates: Oct. 25-28, 2024
TVC 664.6: Ed and guest co-host Chuck Harter talk to Kathy Garver about her involvement with some of the Mrs. Beasley merchandise now available from the Bradford Exchange; working with Carl Amari on Twilight Zone Radio, including the adaptation of “The Invaders,” the famous episode of the original Twilight Zone series featuring Agnes Moorehead; and the three holiday movies that she is currently working on, including A Mother’s Christmas Wish and Christmas at the Roanoke Ranch. To learn more about the Thalians, visit http://www.thalians.org/ For more information on the Motion Picture Mothers Club event coming on Saturday, Dec. 14, call (818) 986-3735.
