Antenna TV Nostalgia Stories

Rapper, producer, actor and hip-hop icon Big Daddy Kane has influenced music since his start in music with his hit “Ain’t No Half-Steppin’” in 1988, considered one of the greatest hip-hop tracks of all time. Big Daddy Kane spoke with Antenna TV about how music has changed, the origin of his name, his career in music, […]

Kathy Garver’s career is quite impressive, having been cast in The Ten Commandments by Cecil B. DeMille at age 11, playing Cissy Davis in the TV sitcom Family Affair, and voicing Firestar on Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends in the 1980’s. Garver spoke with Antenna TV about acting in The Ten Commandments with Charlton Heston, becoming […]

Founding member of the 90’s hip-hop group DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, DJ Jazzy Jeff co-wrote “Summertime” and their Grammy Award winning “Parents Just Don’t Understand”.  He was also one of the first DJs to use the “scratch” sound.  Antenna TV spoke with him about his start in music hosting block parties, creating […]

This prolific ventriloquist duo has a career spanning over three decades, kicked off by their hit Motown record Hello Dummy in 1965, followed by multiple television and film appearances.  Antenna TV spoke with Willie Tyler & Lester about Willie’s interest in puppetry, the origins of Lester, their famous appearances on shows like The Jeffersons, and […]

Chicago native and original guitarist of the 1960’s hit rock group The Buckinghams Nick Fortuna delivers an insightful interview to Antenna TV. Fortuna shares with Antenna TV about his Chicago roots, the significance of The Buckinghams, the hit song Kind of a Drag, and some fun stories from his career! A must watch!

Gilbert O’Sullivan, known for his classic hit Alone Again (Naturally), remains a favorite among music fans today. The Irish singer and songwriter spoke with Antenna TV about his start in music, his approach to song writing, his hit Alone Again (Naturally), and more!

John Oates of the iconic 80’s R&B group Hall & Oates spoke with Antenna TV about his start in music, his musical influences and inspirations, how rock ‘n roll has changed, how R&B has changed, and how that has shaped his career today. A thorough and insightful interview!

Known for her role as Margaret “Hot Lips’ Houlihan on the legendary television series M*A*S*H, the late Loretta Swit graced audiences with a character that defined women on television. Swit spoke with Antenna TV about her experience on the show and how she first landed the role. Enjoy this moment with one of our favorites.

Daryl Hall is one of the greatest musical icons of the last quarter of the 20th century and beyond, being from the hit R&B group Hall & Oates. Antenna TV spoke with Hall about the beginnings of his musical career, the changes in his following, and the creation of his television show Live from Daryl’s House. A must for […]

David Sterry of the iconic 80’s pop group Real Life gives us one of the most entertaining interviews to date! Sterry spoke with Antenna TV about his start in music, creating the hit single Send Me an Angel, shooting the video for MTV, and the ups and downs of fame. Some great stories!

Todd Rundgren’s musical career has spanned the 1960’s to the present, from solo acts to band collaborations, and has crossed many genres and musical styles. Antenna TV spoke with Rundgren about the start of his career, his commitment to his music, being genuine, his relationship with his adoptive daughter Liv Tyler, and more! Do not miss this talk […]

Richard Masur has appeared in many television shows and films, including The Thing (1982) and One Day at a Time, making him a true Hollywood icon.  Antenna TV spoke with Masur about the importance of the show One Day at a Time and working with the cast and the iconic Norman Lear.  Check it out!

Robert Smigel may not be a household name, but his creations ‘Triumph the Insult Comic Dog’ and SNL’s iconic skit ‘Super Fans’ would certainly bring a smile to anyone’s face.  Smigel sat with Antenna TV and spoke about his greatest influences, becoming a comedy writer for ‘Saturday Night Live’, creating the “Super Fans” sketch that took […]

Every kid read the ‘Hardy Boys’ novels back in the day, and we’re sure there was excitement when they were adapted into a television show in 1977! Parker Stevenson, who played Frank Hardy on ‘The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries’ spoke with Antenna TV about how the show launched his career, handling early success, meeting classic movie stars […]

From 1977 to 1983, the television show ‘CHiPs’ brought a fresh approach to TV crime dramas and inspired every kid to want to be a cop. Larry Wilcox spoke with Antenna TV about playing the strait-laced Jon Andrew Baker on the show, his long-term working relationship with co-star Erik Estrada, the importance of the coolest theme song ever produced, […]

If you remember the classic children’s television shows ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’, ‘The Banana Splits’, ‘Lidsville’ and ‘The Land of the Lost’ then you are a fan of Marty Krofft! Antenna TV interviewed Krofft before his passing on the inspiration for ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’, the creative process behind the shows, their enduring popularity, and he shares with us […]

Max Gail and Hal Linden truly admired and adored creator and director Danny Arnold. As Antenna TV concludes the month-long salute to the 50th Anniversary of Barney Miller, hear all about how Danny truly was a pioneer in the television world and how his vision in the show inspired other directors and audiences who watched Barney […]

It’s been 50 years since the premiere of Barney Miller. Max Gail and Hal Linden sat down with Antenna TV to celebrate the show and it’s 50-year run on television. Join us to hear about all things Barney Miller, including never-before-heard stories and inside scoops!

On television, Barbara Barrie is best known as Barney Miller’s wife, Elizabeth. Funny enough, she and Hal Linden lived across the street from one another in New York City before either were ever cast in Barney Miller. Hollywood can truly be a small world!

What a treat it was to sit down with these two Barney Miller stars together! Tune in to this episode of Nostalgia Stories as both Hal and Max talk about their castmates, their personalities, and on-set dynamics. And you’ll never believe who beat Hal at handball!

Get ready for a 1980’s R&B sing-along!  ‘Color Me Badd’ were a R&B hit machine in the 1980’s and 1990’s with their songs “I Want to Sex You Up”, “I Adore Mi Amor” and “All 4 Love”.  Antenna TV had the pleasure of interviewing member Mark Calderon where he spoke about the unique name of […]

The 1980’s delivered a new style of sound that shook the music world; New Wave Synth Pop, and the band ‘Berlin’ were masters of this genre.  With hit songs “Metro”, “Take My Breath Away” and many others, ‘Berlin’ brought a style of sound which defined the 1980’s.  Antenna TV spoke with singer Terri Nunn and […]

“The Motels” had everyone singing along back in the 1980’s with their hit songs “Only the Lonely” and “Suddenly Last Summer.” Much of that success is due to the extreme singing talent of Martha Davis. Davis sat with Antenna TV to discuss her musical influences, the formation of “The Motels”, having hit music videos on MTV, the […]

Who doesn’t love the classic television show “Welcome Back, Kotter”?  If you’re a fan like us, you certainly will remember Vernee Watson, who played Vernajean Williams.  But Watson didn’t stop there.  She has appeared on “Good Times”, “What’s Happening”, “The Jeffersons”, “Fantasy Island”, “Benson”, “The Love Boat” and still is going strong today!  Watson sits […]

You may not know Jay Moriarty at first, but you certainly know some of the shows he has produced, including the iconic show “The Jeffersons”.  Moriarty sat with Antenna TV to discuss what made “The Jeffersons” so special, working with the iconic Norman Lear, what his favorite television theme song is, and more!  A great […]

If classic television could be defined by one person, Marla Gibbs would fit the role.  Known for playing Florence Johnston on “The Jeffersons” and Mary Jenkins on “227”, Gibbs shaped the history of television and is an Antenna TV favorite.  Gibbs spoke with Antenna TV about landing her iconic role on “The Jeffersons”, working with […]

Hal Williams is a television veteran, having starred on the television shows “Sanford and Son” and “The Waltons”, and many appearances in film, but is best known for playing opposite Marla Gibbs on “227” as her husband Lester Jenkins. Williams sits with Antenna TV and discusses his experience on “227”, “Sanford and Son”, his favorite episodes, […]

Appearing in such films as “Paper Moon” and “Back to the Future, Part III”, Burton Gilliam became best known for playing the villainous Lyle in the smash Mel Brooks comedy “Blazing Saddles”. Antenna TV speaks with Gilliam about “Blazing Saddles”, Mel Brooks, appearing on the sitcom “Alice,” and more! Take a look!

‘The American Troubadour’ Don McLean, best known for the 1971 hit song “American Pie”, graciously sat down with Antenna TV and spoke about his early influences in music, writing and the popularity of his most famous song “American Pie”, the scoop on the song “Vincent”, dealing with his celebrity status, and details about his songwriting […]

It’s a safety dance!  The soundtrack of the 1980’s would not be complete without the iconic song “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats.  Founding member Ivan Doroschuk talks about the early days of the band, the inspiration for the song “The Safety Dance”, his Champaign–Urbana roots, and more!  Don’t miss out!

Beam Me Up, Kate!  Actress Kate Mulgrew was certainly prolific in television, appearing on “Dallas” and starring in “Mrs. Columbo” before landing the role that defined her career, as Captain Janeway on “Star Trek: Voyager”.  Mulgrew talks with Antenna TV about being the first female captain in the “Star Trek” series, working on the television […]

Actor, director and Chicago native Gary Sinise’s impressive resume includes the television show “CSI: NY”, the films “Forrest Gump” and “Apollo 13”, and he has become a household name far beyond his Chicago roots.  Sinise sits with Antenna TV and talks about growing up in Chicago with WGN, his most satisfying roles, the future of […]

To close out November, Glenn Scarpelli! Glenn joined the cast of “One Day at a Time” in later seasons and talks about that experience, as well as working with his co-stars and Norman Lear. 

For over 50 years, the musical trio The Lettermen have been giving us pop harmonies that forever live on. Young or old, you know their hit song “The Way You Look Tonight”.  Changes have been made to the trio over the years and we got the chance to sit down with the current members.

It’s “URGENT”!!!  Quick take a listen as member of the band Foreigner, Jeff Pilson, talks all about the early days of being in the band, how music has changed, and some of his favorite songs from the band.

Everybody Sweat Now! The song has stood the test of time and Freedom Williams, lead rapper of the group C&C Music Factory, continues to live out the glory. Antenna TV got the chance to chat with him about the band’s success and how he became owner of it all.

Founding member of the iconic Motown group “The Temptations,” Otis Williams talks about the history of the classic group through the years. He shared with Antenna TV the origins of the group, including its name, recording the song “Cloud Nine,” developing a style both musically and visually, working with Smokey Robinson, and much, much more!

The eccentric British rock group “Jethro Tull” delivered hits such as “Thick as a Brick”, “Aqualung”, “Living in the Past” and many more classic songs for over four decades. Guitarist Matrin Barre played them all, being its guitarist for Jethro Tull’s entire run. He shared with Antenna TV about the start of “Jethro Tull”, making the iconic […]

Adam Savage is a man who wears many hats (he wears an awesome one in our interview, too!). The co-host of the hit TV show “MythBusters” has been a  special effects designer and fabricator, actor, educator, television personality, and producer. The wildly intelligent Savage spoke with Antenna TV about his start in model-making and special effects, […]

Who’s the redheaded teen idol who knocked Michael Jackson’s “Bad” from the number one spot on the charts? Who else but Tiffany! The singer of the hit cover song “I Think We’re Alone Now” spoke with Antenna TV about her VERY early start in music, her country music beginnings, becoming a pop icon at 14, and her […]

Antenna TV sits down with Sinbad, one of the most popular stand-up comedians of the 80’s and 90’s, and speaks with him about working in television and film, how stand-up comedy has changed today, being fired by Donald Trump and more!

Who remembers the hit songs “She’s a Beauty” and “Talk to Ya Later” from the awesome 80’s band The Tubes?  We sure do!  Check out Antenna TV’s interview with The Tubes’ lead singer Fee Waybill where he talks about how band came to be, touring with the iconic David Bowie and more!

“Little House on the Prairie” is not only one of the most popular shows of all time, but it holds an important place in television history.  The television “Frasier” became one of the most popular spin-off sitcoms of all time.  Melissa Gilbert who played Laura Ingalls on “Little House on the Prairie” and Dan Butler […]

Not only is Bobby Moynihan memorable for his performances on “Saturday Night Live”, but this week marks the anniversary of his first appearance on the show!  Antenna TV spoke with him about “SNL” and more!  Can you guess who he auditioned with for “SNL”?  Watch to hear the shocking story!

Star of “Cooley High”, Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs spoke with Antenna TV about working on “Welcome Back, Kotter” as Freddie ‘Boom Boom’ Washington, the importance of the show, creating the character and more!  Who remembers Washington’s signature line, “Hi There”?

Everybody Wang Chung tonight! And you can with the band, as they are currently playing with the Abducted by the 80s tour! We got to sit down and chat with lead singer Nick Feldman about the success of the band, then and now!

Happy 77th to Don Felder, best known as an original member of “The Eagles”. Don wrote the famous song “Hotel California”.  We got the chance to sit down and hear about his inspiration for the song, amongst many other things!

Can you believe it’s been 30 years since “A Bronx Tale” hit the silver screen? Six years prior the one man play was written by Chazz. A certain famous movie star saw the play and knew it had to be made into a film, forever changing Chazz’s life!  Find out who this star is!

Did you know that Sam Jones beat out Kurt Russell and Arnold Schwarzenegger for the role Flash Gordon, in the film of the same name. Antenna TV got the chance to speak with him about the role, his career after Flash Gordon, and all that he’s been up to. He’s a hoot for sure!

Antenna TV is sad to hear of the passing of Abdul “Duke” Fakir, a founding member of the Motown group the Four Tops. He was 88. Duke was the chief of the band, touring and performing his entire time with the Four Tops. Antenna TV got the chance to chat with him after he performed at the historic […]