From Disney To Star Trek & Surviving Child Abuse And Child Stardom with Ike Eisenmann!

As a small child, Ike Eisenmann manifested his dream of being a Disney performer when he landed the lead in Escape To Witch Mountain and became the top child star of the ‘70s. But the joy and pride of appearing in Gunsmoke, Kung Fu, Mannix, Emergency, and Little House On The Prairie was shadowed by the abusively cruel insults hurled at him by his jealous and mentally ill actor father. Ike titled his new book after his father’s mantra: “You’ll Never Be A Star.”Ironically, Ike had no interest in being a star. He wanted to take part. And that he did, working with Eddie Albert, Bette Davis, George C. Scott, William Shatner, Roddy McDowall, Beau Bridges, Kim Richards and so many more gifted artists. Ike prided himself on being a one-take-wonder, often doing his own stunts, leaping through the sky, attached to wires, to snag a home run in Escape From Witch Mountain, sword fighting in The Bastard and horseback riding in Kit Carson And The Mountain Men. Ike’s fantastic stories invite so many questions. Was Shatner method acting when he would strut around the set like a newly promoted Rear Admiral giving line readings to Ike? How did Ike, as a teenager, recognize the early promise of Kirstie Alley, Sam Kinison and Alfre Woodard and why was Kim Richards secretly kicking and jabbing Ike right in the middle of takes on Witch Mountain!? We cover so much, you’ll listen twice!Current Media Recommendations: Lisa - Hello, My Name Is Doris - Free on Tubi Weezy - Every Year After on PrimePath Points of Interest:Hello, My Name is Doris TrailerEvery Year After on PrimeEvery Summer After by Carley FortuneYou'll Never Be A Star by Ike EisenmannIke Eisenmann on FacebookIke Eisenmann on Instagram