Scarecrow and Mrs. King and Martha Smith

Sharon and Susan talk with “Scarecrow & Mrs. King’s” one-and-only “Francine Desmond” – actress Martha Smith. Our conversation covers everything from her early days as a model for the Ford Motor Company to her “National Lampoon’s Animal House” adventures and finally to working on the show she first knew only as “The Secret Kate Jackson Project” – we’ll find out why Martha Smith truly is the “Gal With All The Luck”! Along the way, we’ll discuss…- Brunching with John Belushi! Touring with Rod Stewart!- Posing for Playboy Playmate of the Month!- The “other” spy show that almost happened: “Ebony, Ivory and Jade” (1979) with Bert Convy and Debbie Allen.- Creating comedy magic with Kate Jackson in Martha’s all-time favorite episode, “Life of the Party."- The shelved script from Season 2 (“A Matter of Choice”) that was dusted off for the end of Season 4 – and finally gave Francine a boyfriend - and an apartment!- Francine’s on-screen adventures in Europe – and Martha’s off-screen ones, too! (Why does Bruce Boxleitner keep teasing her about those German men, anyway? Nothing happened.) Plus: We talk about how she stood up for herself (and Francine) as the show – and showrunners – kept changing; along with everything from LA real estate to divorces to motorcycle accidents to… Bruce Boxleitner and “The Hooker Routine”?! Join us on our deep-dive into all things Francine and Mrs. King with the impressive, irreverent and irreplaceable Martha Smith! AUDIO-OGRAPHYMartha Smith: https://www.facebook.com/groups/154944167855260Scarecrow and Mrs. King Anniversary Reunion Page:https://www.facebook.com/ScarecrowAndMrsKingAnniversaryWatch Scarecrow and Mrs. King: https://tinyurl.com/yc2h8n56FAN THANKS & RECOMMENDATIONS:Fiona W. book: When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong.https://www.amazon.com/When-Women-Invented-Television-Powerhouses/dp/0062973304Tamara M. show: Hunter with Stephanie Kramer and Fred Dryer.https://tinyurl.com/3f3bnczrINFO:80s TV Ladies theme and parody songs, including this episode’s “Some Gals Have All the Luck - Martha Smith” by Amy Englehardt. Written by Susan Lambert Hatem and Amy Englehardt.AmyEnglehardt.com - https://www.amyengelhardt.comFor more information or to download a transcript of this podcast, visit our website: https://80stvladies.comDon’t miss out. Sign up for our 80s TV Ladies mailing list! - http://eepurl.com/h1YPWH 80s TV Ladies™ Copyright 2022 134 West, LLC and Susan Lambert. All Rights Reserved.Visit 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.