Hollywood Obsessed Tony Miros

During the second half of Tony’s fascinating conversation with celebrated screenwriter Stan Zimmerman, they discuss
why it was difficult for him and the entire writing
staff of the classic hit sitcom "Roseanne" to work on
that show, how much he loves that he got to write the infamous "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"  (aka "lesbian kiss") episode for the show "Roseanne", how that episode was the catalyst for the entertainment industry to feature more LGBTQ+ stories on national TV, how much fun he had writing “The Brady Bunch Movie”, how it was his idea to cast the then unknown pop star RuPaul as Jan’s school counselor “Miss Cummings”, his memories of writing one season of “Gilmore Girls” for his good friend Amy Sherman-Palladino, the difference between writing a half-hour sitcom and an hour-long comedy-drama series, how much he loves going to "Gilmore Girl" conventions and meeting the fans, how he was asked to host the Bravo reality competition series “Situation: Comedy”, how he eventually got back into writing for the theater, how much he loves writing original plays that marry art and advocacy, why people call him “the gay Kevin Bacon” and all the fun projects he has coming up. 



STAN ZIMMERMAN



Stan Zimmerman is a man of many mediums (TV, film and theatre). He’s been nominated for two WGA Awards for Best Comedy Writing – The Golden Girls and Roseanne. Stan’s also written and produced on Gilmore Girls, co-created the Lifetime sitcom, Rita Rocks, wrote on both Brady Bunch movies and rewrote the ABC-TV movie of Annie. Stan has a BFA-Drama from NYU/Circle-in-the-Square and has directed such LA productions as The Diary of Anne Frank-Latinx (8 iterations since 2018), Entertaining Mr. Sloane, A Tuna Christmas, Gemini, Spike Heels, Pledge, Heartbreak Help and his original plays -- Meet & Greet, Knife to the Heart, Yes Virginia and Have a Good One. Stan directed Off-Broadway’s Hyprov (Daryl Roth Theatre). TRWplays recently published and licensed three of his works -- Yes Virginia, Silver Foxes and right before I go, which he has appeared in across the U.S. Zimmerman & Berg wrote the Lifetime Christmas movie, Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas starring Donna Mills, Linda Gray, Morgan Fairchild, Loni Anderson, Nicollette Sheridan. Stan will be directing the West Coast Premiere of Paul Rudnick’s The New Century at the BENT Theatre in Palm Springs (Feb ’24) and the World Premiere of Peter Ritt’s High Maintenance at The Road Theatre Company in North Hollywood (April ’24).




Stan Zimmerman’s Website - https://www.zimmermanstan.com

 

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On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with writer, producer, director, and playwright Stan Zimmerman who has written for several classic television series including "The Golden Girls", "Roseanne", and "Gilmore Girls".  



During their fascinating conversation, Stan tells Tony where the idea of writing his memoir - “The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore” - came from, how his love for movies and TV started when he was a young boy growing up in the Midwest, how he met his lifelong professional writing partner when they were both studying at NYU, what it was like when they moved to LA after college, how they got their big break writing on Season One of “The Golden Girls”, what it was like writing for legendary actresses Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty, how the very first episode they wrote for the show got them a WGA award nomination, why they had to stay in the closet while they were working on the classic sitcom, his special relationship with Estelle Getty, and his disappointment when they weren’t asked back to write for Season Two on the show.



STAN ZIMMERMAN



Stan Zimmerman is a man of many mediums (TV, film and theatre). He’s been nominated for two WGA Awards for Best Comedy Writing – The Golden Girls and Roseanne. Stan’s also written and produced on Gilmore Girls, co-created the Lifetime sitcom, Rita Rocks, wrote on both Brady Bunch movies and rewrote the ABC-TV movie of Annie. Stan has a BFA-Drama from NYU/Circle-in-the-Square and has directed such LA productions as The Diary of Anne Frank-Latinx (8 iterations since 2018), Entertaining Mr. Sloane, A Tuna Christmas, Gemini, Spike Heels, Pledge, Heartbreak Help and his original plays -- Meet & Greet, Knife to the Heart, Yes Virginia and Have a Good One. Stan directed Off-Broadway’s Hyprov (Daryl Roth Theatre). TRWplays recently published and licensed three of his works -- Yes Virginia, Silver Foxes and right before I go, which he has appeared in across the U.S. Zimmerman & Berg wrote the Lifetime Christmas movie, Ladies of the 80’s: A Divas Christmas starring Donna Mills, Linda Gray, Morgan Fairchild, Loni Anderson, Nicollette Sheridan. Stan will be directing the West Coast Premiere of Paul Rudnick’s The New Century at the BENT Theatre in Palm Springs (Feb ’24) and the World Premiere of Peter Ritt’s High Maintenance at The Road Theatre Company in North Hollywood (April ’24).



Stan Zimmerman’s Website - https://www.zimmermanstan.com

 

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During the second half of Tony’s fascinating conversation with actor Scott Valentine, they discuss how his character “Nick Moore” went from being a one-off guest star appearance to becoming one of the show’s huge breakout stars, the excitement and disappointment involved when the network tried to create a spinoff series for him called “The Art of Nick”, the messy Hollywood politics that took place behind the scenes when he and the cast of “Family Ties” tried to produce a reunion special celebrating the beloved hit show, why the project ultimately never happened, and all the tough times he’s had to overcome since the show went off the air to finally get to the happiest time of his life.  



SCOTT VALENTINE



Based in New York, Valentine has over 25 years of experience in the field of financial structuring and business consulting for various industries as well as 40 years plus in the entertainment industry. After a successful career in the entertainment industry as an actor, he segued into the business side of the entertainment industry and started producing in 1995. He has an extensive history in the development, production and distribution of film, television and streaming content. As a producer, executive producer and owner of his own production company, Valentine held development/production deals at major networks and major production studios.



Valentine left the entertainment industry in 2004 and moved into investment banking both as an equity investor and independent investment banker. He originally worked on developing and funding renewable/sustainable energy facilities as well as the delivery of power. Valentine has been a managing member of Excelsior Capital Partners since 2005. With a focus on the renewable energy sector to date, Excelsior Capital Partners has been responsible for structuring financing in the power delivery sector, real estate development markets, new technologies, food industry, senior assisted living as well as others.



Valentine was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York. He attended college at SUNY Adirondack and Skidmore College. Valentine moved to New York City in 1979 where he attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After surviving a near fatal accident in 1981, Valentine moved to Los Angeles in 1984 where the stigmatisms associated with the accident didn’t burden his career.



Within his first year in Los Angeles, Valentine turned a one-week guest role on the hit sitcom “Family Ties” into a four year stint. He acted in over 75 films and television shows as well as Broadway and off-Broadway theater productions.



Valentine has expanded his business horizons where he is part owner in not only Red Coral Universe/Red Coral Finance/Red Coral Production, but also in a food manufacturing and processing company, a power transmission company, a truck finance company and an investment banking firm.



He is the proud father of four handsome young men, who all have their own burgeoning careers in varying industries.



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On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros
speaks with actor Scott Valentine who is best known for playing the role of Nick Moore on the classic 1980s TV sitcom “Family Ties”.



During his fascinating conversation with Tony, Scott
talks all about moving to NYC in his 20s to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, how just as his career was about to take off he accidentally got hit by a truck, then after 2 years recovering from his injuries he moved to LA to resume his acting career, how ten months later he made his debut on the hit TV series “Family Ties” -- as Mallory Keaton’s delightfully oddball boyfriend Nick Moore – instantly becoming a household name, and how different Hollywood is now than when he first started his career 40 years ago.



SCOTT VALENTINE



Based in New York, Valentine has over 25 years of experience in the field of financial structuring and business consulting for various industries as well as 40 years plus in the entertainment industry. After a successful career in the entertainment industry as an actor, he segued into the business side of the entertainment industry and started producing in 1995. He has an extensive history in the development, production and distribution of film, television and streaming content. As a producer, executive producer and owner of his own production company, Valentine held development/production deals at major networks and major production studios.



Valentine left the entertainment industry in 2004 and moved into investment banking both as an equity investor and independent investment banker. He originally worked on developing and funding renewable/sustainable energy facilities as well as the delivery of power. Valentine has been a managing member of Excelsior Capital Partners since 2005. With a focus on the renewable energy sector to date, Excelsior Capital Partners has been responsible for structuring financing in the power delivery sector, real estate development markets, new technologies, food industry, senior assisted living as well as others.



Valentine was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York. He attended college at SUNY Adirondack and Skidmore College. Valentine moved to New York City in 1979 where he attended and graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After surviving a near fatal accident in 1981, Valentine moved to Los Angeles in 1984 where the stigmatisms associated with the accident didn’t burden his career.



Within his first year in Los Angeles, Valentine turned a one-week guest role on the hit sitcom “Family Ties” into a four year stint. He acted in over 75 films and television shows as well as Broadway and off-Broadway theater productions.



Valentine has expanded his business horizons where he is part owner in not only Red Coral Universe/Red Coral Finance/Red Coral Production, but also in a food manufacturing and processing company, a power transmission company, a truck finance company and an investment banking firm.



He is the proud father of four handsome young men, who all have their own burgeoning careers in varying industries.



Scott Valentine’s Red Coral Universe Website - https://www.redcoraluniverse.com



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During the second half of Tony’s fascinating conversation with former child actor KEITH THIBODEAUX, he tells him all about touring the country at the age of five to promote the “Little Ricky” clothing line, how easy it was for him to learn how to play the bongos for an episode of the show, what his favorite episode of the classic TV series “I LOVE LUCY” is, how he was treated like an adult by the other cast members on the set, his lifelong friendship with the Arnaz children, Lucie and Desi Jr, his experience working with other child actors like Ron Howard on "The Andy Griffith Show”, how sad he was when the show and his job as “Little Ricky” came to an end, the hard times he had after leaving the show, how he found his religion later in life, what it was like writing his bestselling autobiography "Life After Lucy", what he’s doing today, and his thoughts on the enduring legacy of “I Love Lucy” and how much the show is still loved around the world.



KEITH THIBODEAUX



Keith Thibodeaux, first came to national attention as the drum-playing son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on the now classic I Love Lucy show. Hailed as a child prodigy, Keith started drumming at the age of two in Lafayette, LA. His abilities led him to a national tour, a starring role as "Little Ricky Ricardo," and various acting stints on television, including on The Andy Griffith Show, Route 66, The Shirley Temple Playhouse, Hazel, and many more. While attending the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Keith joined and recorded with the then mainstream rock band, "David and the Giants."



Keith left the group after several years, but following his (and fellow band members) Christian conversion, the band regrouped under the same name and went on to become one of the nation’s top contemporary Christian music groups. As a drummer, singer, and songwriter for the Dove nominated "David and the Giants," Keith toured extensively for 10 years in the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and England, recording 9 albums before leaving the group in 1989 to pursue other interests. Since 2016 David and the Giants has produced 3 additional albums: 40th Anniversary, Still Rockin’, and What Are You Waiting For? Keith has been featured in such publications as Newsweek, People, Saturday Evening Post, Modern Drummer, CCM, and Classic Drummer Magazine. He has also been a guest on NBC's The Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, CBS's Good Morning America, and The O'Reilly Show.



In January of 1991, he joined his wife Kathy on the road with Ballet Magnificat! and in 1993, Keith became Executive Director. In addition to his current responsibilities at Ballet Magnificat!, Keith still finds time for drums and recording. Keith's book, Life After Lucy, tells the story of his life as Little Ricky on the I Love Lucy show, and subsequent encounter with Jesus Christ as Savior. 



Keith and Kathy have one daughter, Tara, who is a dancer and choreographer and is married to Bryce Drew, former player in the NBA and former head basketball coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt University.



Ballet Magnificat! - https://www.balletmagnificat.com



To Purchase Keith’s “Life After Lucy” Book - https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Lucy-Story-Little/dp/089221256X

 

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On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with former child actor KEITH THIBODEAUX who is best known for playing “Little Ricky” Ricardo on the classic TV series “I LOVE LUCY”! 

 

During his revealing conversation with Tony, Keith talks about how his love for playing the drums started at the age of 2 when he was found banging on his mom's pots and pans, how his natural drumming abilities led him to a national tour at the age of 3 with the Horace Heidt Orchestra, his recollections of when his father took him to audition for Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball for the part of Little Ricky on their hit TV series “I Love Lucy”, why Desi gave him the stage name “Richard Keith,” how fans of the show often confused him for Desi Arnaz Jr and vice versa, what Lucy, Desi, William Frawley, and Vivian Vance were like off camera, and how playing “Little Ricky” on the beloved comedy 1950’s sitcom not only changed his life but also how it made him the primary breadwinner of his family at 5 years old!



KEITH THIBODEAUX



Keith Thibodeaux, first came to national attention as the drum-playing son of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz on the now classic I Love Lucy show. Hailed as a child prodigy, Keith started drumming at the age of two in Lafayette, LA. His abilities led him to a national tour, a starring role as "Little Ricky Ricardo," and various acting stints on television, including on The Andy Griffith Show, Route 66, The Shirley Temple Playhouse, Hazel, and many more. While attending the University of Louisiana in Lafayette, Keith joined and recorded with the then mainstream rock band, "David and the Giants."



Keith left the group after several years, but following his (and fellow band members) Christian conversion, the band regrouped under the same name and went on to become one of the nation’s top contemporary Christian music groups. As a drummer, singer, and songwriter for the Dove nominated "David and the Giants," Keith toured extensively for 10 years in the United States, Canada, Jamaica, and England, recording 9 albums before leaving the group in 1989 to pursue other interests. Since 2016 David and the Giants has produced 3 additional albums: 40th Anniversary, Still Rockin’, and What Are You Waiting For? Keith has been featured in such publications as Newsweek, People, Saturday Evening Post, Modern Drummer, CCM, and Classic Drummer Magazine. He has also been a guest on NBC's The Today Show, Entertainment Tonight, CBS's Good Morning America, and The O'Reilly Show.



In January of 1991, he joined his wife Kathy on the road with Ballet Magnificat! and in 1993, Keith became Executive Director. In addition to his current responsibilities at Ballet Magnificat!, Keith still finds time for drums and recording. Keith's book, Life After Lucy, tells the story of his life as Little Ricky on the I Love Lucy show, and subsequent encounter with Jesus Christ as Savior. 



Keith and Kathy have one daughter, Tara, who is a dancer and choreographer and is married to Bryce Drew, former player in the NBA and former head basketball coach at Valparaiso and Vanderbilt University.



Ballet Magnificat! - https://www.balletmagnificat.com



To Purchase Keith’s “Life After Lucy” Book - https://www.amazon.com/Life-After-Lucy-Story-Little/dp/089221256X

 

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