The Mike Wallace Interview

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Mike Wallace Interviews features rare, in-depth conversations with some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Drawn from Mike Wallace's iconic interview archive, each episode captures candid discussions with entertainers and cultural leaders at defining moments in their lives and careers. A must listen podcast for fans of classic interviews, media history, and timeless conversations. More comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

  1. Jun 12

    Zsa Zsa Gabor

    Zsa Zsa Gabor joins Mike Wallace for a spirited conversation about beauty, ambition, romance, fame, and the public image that made her one of the most recognizable women in America. Gabor reflects on arriving in the United States from Hungary, marrying Conrad Hilton, building a career on her own terms, and the misconceptions that followed her family. Along the way, she shares her views on wealth, femininity, marriage, aging, and why intelligence matters more than glamour in the long run.

    24 min

  2. Jun 5

    Phyllis Diller

    Before she became one of America's most recognizable comedians, Phyllis Diller was a housewife, mother of five, copywriter, and aspiring writer struggling to make ends meet. In this lively conversation with Mike Wallace, Diller discusses creating her outrageous stage persona, balancing family life with a growing career, her late start in show business, and the insecurities that may have fueled her comedy.

    16 min

  3. May 29

    Gloria Swanson

    Gloria Swanson reflects on the rise and fall of old Hollywood, the burden of fame, romance, beauty, aging, and her complicated legacy as one of silent film's biggest stars. Swanson discusses Sunset Boulevard, why she never felt fully respected as an actress, Hollywood's obsession with youth, and her frustrations with modern relationships and American culture. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

    25 min

  4. May 22

    Anthony Perkins

    At just 25 years old, Anthony Perkins talks candidly with Mike Wallace about sudden fame, loneliness, publicity, and the pressures of becoming Hollywood's newest leading man. Perkins reflects on the "searching" quality audiences connected with in his performances, pushes back against sensational press coverage, and discusses the Beat Generation, personal freedom, and the emotional isolation that can come with stardom. Listen to more comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

    23 min

  5. May 15

    Eleanor Roosevelt

    Eleanor Roosevelt reflects on life inside one of America's most storied political families. She discusses duty, privilege, war, the divide between the Oyster Bay and Hyde Park Roosevelts, and the extraordinary final years of her husband More comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

    25 min

  6. May 8

    Sammy Davis Jr. & May Britt

    Sammy Davis Jr. and May Britt speak candidly with Mike Wallace about their interracial marriage, public backlash, religion, fame, and preparing to raise a child in America during a deeply segregated era. The couple reflects on the hostility they faced, the strength of their relationship, and why they chose to appear together publicly despite intense scrutiny. More comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

    16 min

  7. May 1

    Rod Serling

    Rod Serling discusses censorship, sponsor interference, and the compromises facing television writers at the dawn of the 1960s. In a revealing conversation, the future creator of The Twilight Zone explains why controversial stories were routinely softened or abandoned, why he was exhausted from fighting network pressure, and how television's commercial system shaped what audiences were allowed to see. More comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

    21 min

  8. Apr 24

    Jack Lemmon

    Before becoming one of Hollywood's most beloved leading men, Jack Lemmon was surviving on a few dollars a week in rundown New York apartments while chasing acting jobs. In this lively interview, Lemmon recounts his years as a singing waiter, silent film piano player, and struggling actor, reflecting on failure, ambition, and the strange road from Harvard graduate to comedy star. More comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

    16 min
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Mike Wallace Interviews features rare, in-depth conversations with some of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Drawn from Mike Wallace's iconic interview archive, each episode captures candid discussions with entertainers and cultural leaders at defining moments in their lives and careers. A must listen podcast for fans of classic interviews, media history, and timeless conversations. More comedy from Spotted Dog Entertainment: https://linktr.ee/ClickHereForComedy

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  • Creator
    Spotted Dog Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Mike Wallace Interview