Morgan Fairchild: Too Sexy for TV, Pee-Wee Herman, and Hollywood's Golden Era

"I said, John, you know, it's a visual art. You don't give me something to do, at least I'm gonna be something to look at." - Morgan Fairchild To celebrate the 100th episode of our podcast 80s TV Ladies, hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson welcome actress, activist, and podcaster Morgan Fairchild to discuss her decades-spanning career and how television and auditioning have changed from in-person meetings to self-tapes and fragmented audiences. Fairchild recounts moving from Texas to New York after a young divorce, breaking in through open calls, landing Search for Tomorrow, then relocating to Los Angeles and getting an early role on Rafferty with Patrick McGoohan. She explains shaping layered “bad guy” roles with comedy, including Initiation of Sarah, Flamingo Road (and being labeled “too sexy for TV” by the Moral Majority), and Falcon Crest, where she pushed for a promised incest-repercussions storyline and used fashion as a visual hook.She shares behind-the-scenes stories from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure with Paul Reubens, friendships with classic Hollywood stars, her AIDS activism and COVID education, and her new podcast with sister Catherine Hart, Two Bitches from Texas.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro02:48 How TV Has Changed04:46 Texas to New York Breakthrough07:21 First Hollywood Job Story11:43 Making Characters Pop13:21 Becoming the Power Bitch16:25 Too Sexy for TV18:03 Falcon Crest Storyline Fight21:38 Pee Wee Movie Chaos26:27 Old Hollywood Friendships31:53 Doubts and Survival33:25 Career Doubts Persist34:06 Divas Christmas Set36:20 Sequel Push Lifetime36:55 AIDS Activism Costs39:17 Staying Engaged Today44:29 Podcast With Sister48:08 Guests And Format49:33 Naming The Show53:14 Bonnie And Clyde Double55:28 Finding The Set and Meeting Warren Beatty01:00:15 Podcast Plugs Farewell01:01:55 Call Your Reps01:02:23 Next Series TeaseAUDIOOGRAPHYFind Morgan Fairchild at Morganfairchild.comListen to Morgan Fairchild and Catherine Hart at their website Two Bitches from Texas or wherever you find your podcasts.Check out Morgan Fairchild's book, Morgan Fairchild Super Looks, at eBayFind out more about Catherine Hart's acting classes at her website Heart and SoulConnect with 80s TV Ladies at 80sTVLadies.comTake action at 5Calls.org  PROMO DEALSGet awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH.Be sure to use the promo code: 80STVLADIES.Happy Shopping!MARCH DEALS BLOCK80s TV Ladies deals and discounts:Cozy Earth (21% Off)🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy🎁 Code: 80STVLADIESNEW DEALS - Just added!Bear Knuckles premium leather work gloves (15% Off)Afuera Coffee sustainable coffee (15% Off)🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy🎁Code: 80STVLADIES📻 CONNECT WITH 80s TV LADIESOfficial Website: 80sTVLadies.com Email Us: [email protected] the Show: Get ad-free episodes and bonus content | Support on Patreon🎭 SUSAN'S NEW VENTUREArts A La Carte – A non-profit dedicated to helping develop new works in theater. You can help us. Support the Arts! DONATE at ArtsALaCarte.orgInstagram: @ArtsALaCarteLAVisit 80sTVLadies.com for more info.Listen to 80s TV Ladies at YouTube. Subscribe and help us grow.Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies mailing list!Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes, video interviews, and exclusive content on PATREON.