Best Oliver Platts Podcasts (2024)

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‘Chicago Med’ Is A Perfect 10 (Seasons) For Oliver Platt

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CHICAGO MED — Pictured: Oliver Platt as Dr. Daniel Charles — (Photo by: George Burns Jr/NBC) Oliver Platt is one of the three Chicago Med cast members that have been there throughout the show’s entire 10-season run (S. Epatha Merkerson and Marlyne Barrett are the others). When it came to renewing his contract for the show, staying was a no-brainer.…

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Kaitlin Olson Embraces The Drama In ‘High Potential’

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HIGH POTENTIAL -(Disney/Mitch Hasseth) KAITLIN OLSON From the wild antics of It’s Always Sunny to the gripping drama of High Potential, Kaitlin Olson proves her acting prowess knows no bounds. High Potential introduces viewers to Morgan, a single mother with a brilliant mind hidden beneath her cleaning lady uniform. When her intellectual prowess ca…

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Carrie Preston & The Significance Of Elsbeth, Bag Lady

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Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni Photo: Michael Parmelee/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. From The Good Wife to The Good Fight and now to her own spin-off, Elsbeth, fans have grown accustomed to the character Elsbeth Tascioni’s endearing eccentricities. For example, you always seem to see her with three bags. While that might…

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LIVE FROM ISC2024: Anatomy of a Successful Independent Sponsor Deal with Oliver Patten and Parker Shields 28:58

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Recording live from the Independent Sponsor Conference in Dallas, host Jason Griffith invites Oliver Patten and Parker Shields of Sherburne Partners to discuss their experience buying a packaging company. Oliver and Parker cover a range of topics, from stepping in as independent sponsors to building relationships to asking the management team “stup…

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With ‘Brilliant Minds,’ Zachary Quinto’s Getting A Little Déjà Vu

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BRILLIANT MINDS — – Pictured: Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf — (Photo by: Rafy/NBC) The new drama Brilliant Minds represents a kind of homecoming for Zachary Quinto. After all, the show that helped launch his career, Heroes, aired as part of NBC’s Monday night lineup from 2006-2010, and now Brilliant Minds is airing in the time slot Heroes once …

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Mark Harmon’s Watching The Son Rise On ‘NCIS: Origins’

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Executive Producer Sean Harmon, Austin Stowell and Executive Producer Mark Harmon from ’NCIS: Origins’ attend the CBS New Fall Schedule Celebration event to announce CBS’ 2024-2025 primetime lineup at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on May 2, 2024. The primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a new…

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This Is Trust: Justin Hartley Took Producer’s Advice In Taking ‘Tracker’

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Tracker: Justin Hartley. Photo: Darko Sikman/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. For Justin Hartley’s first role after finishing This Is Us, he went in a completely different direction with Tracker, playing a character who’s perfectly comfortable living off the grid as he bounces from town to town, making a living by helping to fi…

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Reunited And It Feels So Good: Melissa Peterman & Reba McEntire Together Again

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HAPPY’S PLACE — Melissa Peterman as Gabbi, Reba McEntire as Bobbie — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC) After six successful seasons together on the beloved sitcom Reba, Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire are delighting fans with a reunion on NBC’s new comedy series, Happy’s Place. Audiences fell in love with their comedic chemistry as Reba and Barbra Je…

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‘Matlock’ Gives Kathy Bates A Chance To Show Off Five Decades Of Acting Skills

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Kathy Bates as “Madeline Matlock”. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hey, if CBS can remake The Equalizer and recast the lead as a female, why not reboot Matlock with Kathy Bates as the title character? That’s exactly what they’ve done, with Bates taking on the role of lawyer “Matty Matlock,” who, like the …

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‘Law & Order: SVU’s Ice-T Pays Tribute To ‘Law & Order’

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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT — Pictured: Ice T as Sgt. Odafin “Fin” Tutuola — (Photo by: Peter Kramer/NBC) It’s amazing to think that Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been captivating audiences for 26 seasons. The series continues to deliver compelling stories while advocating for victims of sexual crimes. Though the cast has seen changes…

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Kathryn Hahn ‘Flabbergasted’ To Explore Agatha Harkness In ‘Agatha All Along’

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Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn) in Marvel Television’s AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2024 MARVEL. Agatha Harkness, the scene-stealing witch from Marvel’s WandaVision, has bewitched audiences once again in her own spin-off series, Agatha All Along. The show delves deeper into Agatha’s enigmatic past, exploring h…

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Jason Beghe’s Living The Dream On ‘Chicago P.D.’

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CHICAGO P.D. — Pictured: Jason Beghe as Sgt. Hank Voight — (Photo by: Elizabeth Sisson/NBC) You’ve probably heard the old saying that goes, “If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Well, that’s exactly how Jason Beghe feels about his long-running role as Sgt. Hank Voight on Chicago P.D. For the last decade or so, he said he’…

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Jesse L. Martin Appreciates ‘Irrational’s’ Different Spin On The Crime-Fighting Formula

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THE IRRATIONAL — ctured: Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer — (Photo by: James Dittiger/NBC) Jesse L. Martin is no stranger to shows about fighting crime, having spent nine seasons on Law & Order and another nine seasons on The Flash. Now, he’s got the starring role in The Irrational, in which he plays a psychology professor who uses his knowledge and …

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Can ‘The Bachelorette’ Experience Benefit Jenn Tran On ‘Dancing With the Stars’?

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DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” stars Jenn Tran. (Disney/Andrew Eccles) Jenn Tran first stepped into the spotlight as a contestant on season 28 of The Bachelor in 2023. Earlier this year, she captivated audiences as The Bachelorette. Now, she’s showcasing a whole new side of herself, trading roses for rhinestones on Dancing …

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Gwen Stefani Inspires On ‘The Voice’

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THE VOICE Pictured: Gwen Stefani — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) Gwen Stefani is back in her red chair, and The Voice is already heating up! Weeks into the latest season, Stefani continues to impress with her insightful coaching and infectious enthusiasm. From her No Doubt days to her solo career, we’ve spoken to Stefani over the years, and her passi…

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Crew Connections Helped Bring Mark Harmon Home To ‘NCIS’ Prequel

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Mark Harmon as Executive Producer/Narrator, NCIS: ORIGINS. Photo: Brian Bowen Smith/CBS ¬©2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc, All Rights Reserved. Though he left the cast of NCIS a few years ago, Mark Harmon is still very much a part of the show’s universe, as he’s now narrating the new prequel series NCIS: Origins. The show reunites him with many of the pe…

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Patti Lupone’s Unexpected Marvel Debut

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Lilia Calderu (Patti LuPone) in Marvel Television’s AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2024 MARVEL. From the grand stages of Broadway to the captivating world of Marvel, Patti Lupone continues to defy expectations. The acclaimed actress and singer, celebrated for her unforgettable performances in musicals such as E…

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How Edward James Olmos Got On Board ‘Battlestar Galactica’

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Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment It’s been 20 years since the unlikely reboot of Battlestar Galactica started airing. Whereas the original series hadn’t garnered much critical acclaim, the reboot was widely hailed as one of the best shows of its time. Emmy Award winner Edward James Olmos was persuaded to going Galactica’s crew as…

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Reba McEntire & Melissa Peterman Find Their ‘Happy Place’

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HAPPY’S PLACE — Melissa Peterman as Gabby,, Reba McEntire as Bobbie — (Photo by: Casey Durkin/NBC) Country music icon Reba McEntire is back on television with her new sitcom, Happy’s Place. Fans of her beloved six-season series Reba will be thrilled to see her reunite with her former co-star and real-life best friend, Melissa Peterman. The two have…

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Montana Jordan Sees Big Growth For Georgie In His ‘First Marriage’

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Montana Jordan as Georgie Photo Credit: Troy Harvey / 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. Now that Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon has ended its seven-season run, it’s gotten a spinoff show of its own: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, which focuses on Sheldon’s brother and (first) sister-in-law. Montana Jordan continues…

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Dermot Mulroney Embraces The Heat In ‘Chicago Fire’ Season 13

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CHICAGO FIRE — Season: 13 — Pictured: Dermot Mulroney as Chief Dom Pascal — (Photo by: Parrish Lewis/NBC) Even after 13 seasons, Chicago Fire remains a fan-favorite drama, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats with intense rescues and the compelling dynamics of Firehouse 51. Like its One Chicago counterparts, Chicago Med and Chicago P.D., the …

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Getting On Board ‘Doctor Odyssey’ Fulfills One Dream For Joshua Jackson

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DOCTOR ODYSSEY – ABC’s ÒDoctor OdysseyÓ stars Joshua Jackson as Dr. Max Bankman. (Disney/Pari Dukovic) Mix House and The Love Boat, and you’ve got something resembling Doctor Odyssey, the new series from Ryan Murphy and his team. Joshua Jackson stars as a cruise ship’s on-board doctor, trying to solve medical mysteries that pop up among its passeng…

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Justin Hartley Wanted To Track Down The Best For ‘Tracker’

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Pictured: Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw. Photo: Sergei Bachlakov/CBS ©2024 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved. After becoming a household name because of This Is Us, Justin Hartley had plenty of options for his next television project. He chose to sign on for the series Tracker as both its star and one of its producers. The show did well en…

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‘Found’ Finds A Way To Increase The Tension, Shanola Hampton Says

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FOUND –Pictured: Shanola Hampton as Gabi — (Photo by: Matt Miller/NBC) As Found moves into its second season, the show is flipping the script a bit. While Shanola Hampton’s character, Gabi, had been holding kidnapper Hugh “Sir” Evans (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) captive during the first season, he’s now escaped. And that, Hampton told us, will have a trem…

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Why ‘Origins’ Has Mark Harmon Back In The ‘NCIS’ Fold

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Mark Harmon as Executive Producer/Narrator, NCIS: ORIGINS. Photo: Brian Bowen Smith/CBS ¬©2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc, All Rights Reserved. NCIS: Origins is the sixth entry in the NCIS franchise, but — true to its name — it’s not a true spin-off. It’s a prequel, introducing us to some of the original show’s characters prior to the start of the NCIS t…

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Crime, Comedy, & Improv: Kaitlin Olson’s Winning Formula In ‘High Potential’

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HIGH POTENTIAL – (Disney/Carlos Lopez-Calleja) KAITLIN OLSON Kaitlin Olson, best known for her comedic prowess in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, takes on a new challenge in ABC’s High Potential. This time, she navigates the world of crime-solving with a unique blend of humor and drama. Olson stars as Morgan, a single mom with an exceptional min…

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Jesse L. Martin On Why ‘The Irrational’ Makes You Feel Smart

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THE IRRATIONAL — Pictured: Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer — (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC) NBC’s hit crime drama, The Irrational, captivated audiences last season with its unique blend of behavioral science and thrilling investigations. The series stars Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer, a world-renowned behavioral scientist who uses his expertise t…

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Tyler James Williams Appreciates ‘Abbott Elementary’s’ Spotlight On Teachers

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ABBOTT ELEMENTARY – ABC’s ÒAbbott ElementaryÓ stars Tyler James Williams as Gregory Eddie. (Disney/Pamela Littky) Abbott Elementary has been an interesting experience for Tyler James Williams. In a way, Williams gets to honor his father, who spent part of his career as a teacher. But playing a teacher on the hit comedy has also brought him into con…

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‘Chicago Med’ Gets A 10th Year Plot Infusion From New & Old Writers

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CHICAGO MED — Season: 10 — Pictured: S. Epatha Merkerson as Sharon Goodwin — (Photo by: Parrish Lewis/NBC) As part of producer Dick Wolf’s One Chicago franchise, Chicago Med was likely to follow in the footsteps of Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. in terms of winning over fans. And, of course, that’s exactly what happened — Chicago Med recently began …

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Julianne Hough: ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Is A Gift That Keeps On Giving

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DANCING WITH THE STARS – ABC’s ÒDancing with the StarsÓ stars Julianne Hough. (Disney/Andrew Eccles) Julianne Hough, the multi-talented performer, is back on Dancing with the Stars! After first dazzling audiences as a professional dancer, where she helped several celebrities claim victory and the coveted Mirrorball Trophy, Hough stepped away to pur…

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More Than A ‘Voice’: Reba McEntire’s Key To Longevity

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THE VOICE — Pictured: Reba McEntire — (Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC) For over four decades, country music superstar Reba McEntire has conquered it all. From her reign as a beloved country music legend to her successful ventures in Broadway, film, television, and now as a judge on The Voice, Reba has consistently pushed boundaries. It would have been e…

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‘CHiPs’ Star Larry Wilcox Shares Hilarious On-Set Memories

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Source Image: Warner Bros The action series CHiPs was a huge hit for NBC in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The show, which followed the adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers, Jon Baker (Larry Wilcox) and Frank Poncherello (Erik Estrada), was famous for its car crashes, chases, and the sunny California scenery. But creatin…

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Darth Jar Jar? Ahmed Best Explores A Twisted ‘Star Wars’

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(L-R): Darth Kit Fisto, Darth Nubs, Darth Jar Jar, Darth Jyn Erso, Darth Rose Tico, and Darth Hammerhead in a scene from LEGO® STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY, exclusively on Disney+. ©2024 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved. Get ready for an exciting journey in the Star Wars galaxy! Jar Jar Binks, the often-debated Gungan, returns in a brand n…

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Jesse L. Martin Promises ‘Big Things’ In ‘The Irrational’ Season 2

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THE IRRATIONAL — Pictured: Jesse L. Martin as Alec Mercer — (Photo by: Sergei Bachlakov/NBC) Fans of NBC’s The Irrational rejoice! The hit drama starring Jesse L. Martin is back for a second season, promising to be even more gripping than the first. Martin, who plays the brilliant behavioral scientist Alec Mercer, hints at intense new challenges an…

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How Angela Lansbury’s Busy Career Led Her To ‘Murder’

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Image Source: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment By 1984, Angela Lansbury had already been on American screens for 40 years, having made her film debut in 1944’s Gaslight, a film for which she earned her first Oscar nomination. As her big screen output began to wane, Lansbury did a lot more theater work, and then started to consider television r…

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Marc Cherry: How ‘Desperate Housewives’ Most Outrageous Characters Came To Be

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Source Image: Amazon It was 20 years ago that one of the new millennium’s most addictive nighttime soaps, Desperate Housewives, premiered. It was often outrageously campy — as creator Marc Cherry intended it to be — but it also sustained its dramatic storylines over the course of eight seasons and 180 episodes, earning 38 Emmy Award nominations alo…

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The Profound Way In Which ‘SVU’ Changed Mariska Hargitay’s Life

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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT – Pictured: Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson — (Photo by: Ralph Bavaro/NBC) When Mariska Hargitay won a role on producer Dick Wolf’s Law & Order spinoff, Special Victims Unit, she knew it had the potential to be a life-changing job, based on Wolf’s track record. After all, Law & Order had already been runnin…

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Jason Beghe On the Challenges & Thrills Of ‘Chicago P.D.’

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CHICAGO P.D. — Season: 12 — Pictured: Jason Beghe as Sgt. Hank Voight — (Photo by: Parrish Lewis/NBC) Despite recent shortened seasons due to the pandemic and industry strikes, Chicago P.D. is back in full force for its 12th season, captivating audiences once again. Star Jason Beghe, who has anchored the show as Sergeant Hank Voight since its debut…

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‘The Voice’: Gwen Stefani Coaches With Heart, Not Competition

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THE VOICE — Season: 26 — Pictured: Gwen Stefani — (Photo by: Art Streiber/NBC) Gwen Stefani has been a fan-favorite judge on The Voice throughout its many seasons. While she’s taken breaks from the show, she’s back in the coaching chair this season. Audiences seem to connect with her approach, which stands out from other coaches. In a past intervie…

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Navigating Governance and Rollover Equity in Independent Sponsor Deals with Mike Palm 25:22

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Mike Palm of Charter Capital Partners discusses governance and seller rollover in independent sponsor deals with hosts Greg Hawver and Jason Griffith. Their conversation covers the importance of building trust and relationships with sponsors, aligning interests through rollover equity, and navigating board dynamics. Mike emphasizes the need for fou…

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Aubrey Plaza Reveals the Secret to a Great Cast On ‘Agatha All Along’: No Egos!

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Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza) in Marvel Television’s AGATHA ALL ALONG, exclusively on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Television. © 2024 MARVEL. The new MCU series Agatha All Along has cast a spell on fans and critics alike. The show follows a magically imprisoned Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn), who, with the help of a mysterious teenager, breaks free…

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Chicago Premiere with Oliver Platt, Daniel Kyri, and Amy Morton 8:00

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As the highly anticipated Chicago Series returns, Neil Haley welcomes stars from Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD to the show. Oliver Platt teases the explosive Season 10 premiere of Chicago Med, complete with new characters and intense drama. Daniel Kyri talks about the major shifts coming in Chicago Fire's 13th season, including fresh le…

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Celebrating 60 Years of Gilligan’s Island with Dreama Denver 26:00

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In this special episode of The Neil Haley Show, we dive into a nostalgic journey with Dreama Denver, the widow of TV icon Bob Denver, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of Gilligan’s Island. Hosted live from the Grotto, Tom, Greg, and Anna sit down with Dreama to explore her latest book, Island to Icon, and the lasting legacy of America’s favor…

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The Singing Janitor's Journey: Richard Goodall on Winning America's Got Talent 8:00

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Richard Goodall, known as the "singing janitor," shares his incredible journey on America's Got Talent. From humble beginnings to winning the competition, Richard reflects on the surreal experience of going from singing in bars to being adopted by supermodel Heidi Klum on the show. He talks about his newfound fame, the songs that carried him throug…

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Shania Twain: Why Country Music Is Still The People’s Choice

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THE PEOPLE�S CHOICE COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS — Season: 2 — Pictured: Shania Twain — (Photo by: Brian Bowen Smith/NBC) No female Country artist has sold more music than Shania Twain, so she was a natural choice to be the host of tonight’s People’s Choice Country Awards 2024 broadcast. Twain, who is currently in the midst of her third Las Vegas residency…

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‘Chicago Fire’ Reignites: Taylor Kinney Eager For Full-Season Return

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CHICAGO FIRE Pictured: Taylor Kinney as Kelly Severide — (Photo by: Peter Gordon/NBC) Despite facing production challenges in recent years due to the pandemic and industry strikes, Chicago Fire continues to blaze a trail as one of television’s most enduring dramas. Now entering its 13th season, the show is back on track for a full run of episodes, …

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Nicole Kidman Thinks ‘Couple’ Is Perfect TV Fare

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The Perfect Couple. Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury Perfect Couple. Cr. Seacia Pavao/Netflix © 2024 After spending more than two decades focusing almost solely on her feature film career, Nicole Kidman has spent the last seven years balancing her film work with a number of TV projects, including Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers, The Undoing, …

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With ‘Friends’ Like These, Great Writing Made It All Work

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Image Source: Warner Bros If it weren’t for the highly publicized tragic death of Matthew Perry last year, it wouldn’t be fully unreasonable to believe that Friends was still going on. After all, the show has been just as successful in reruns and streaming as it was during its initial 10-season run, and its impact on popular culture remains conside…

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Zachary Quinto Embraces the Spirit of Dr. Oliver Sacks in ‘Brilliant Minds’

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BRILLIANT MINDS — Pictured: Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf — (Photo by: Rafy/NBC) Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto graces network television once more, this time stepping into the captivating world of medicine in the new drama series Brilliant Minds. Inspired by the remarkable works of Dr. Oliver Sacks, Quinto embodies the essence of Sacks’ brilli…

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‘The West Wing’ Gave John Spencer A History Lesson

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Image Source: Warner Bros American politics has always been a fascinating subject for TV and film viewers, from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington to All the President’s Men to Lincoln. And it was 25 years ago that The West Wing premiered on NBC, featuring creator/writer Aaron Sorkin’s highly stylized portrayal of the White House at work, with the focus …

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