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When you think of TV shows that broke barriers and made history, the 80's sitcom "The Facts of Life" probably doesn't come to mind. But children of the 80's remember "Cousin Geri", Blair's cousin on the show in part because she had cerebral palsy.
Geri Jewell played that role and became the first person with a disability to appear in a recurring role on television. Jewell shared her story with Tony and Maria and talked about her new book that chronicles her life and career, "I'm Walking as Straight as I Can".
She told them how she feels about being joked about on shows like South Park and Mad TV and whether or not it bothers her. Geri also tells them the incredible story about how she was cast in the HBO western "Deadwood" without even trying. While stars like Timothy Olyphant and Ian McShane took center stage in the series, Geri explains how she was the first person to get a part on the show.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:45:54 GMT
After finishing up on one long-running role on "JAG," Catherine Bell took on another one on "Army Wives," which airs only two more episodes this season.
After finishing up on one long-running role on "JAG," Catherine Bell took on another one on "Army Wives," which airs only two more episodes this season.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:45:29 GMT
Ricky Schroder is teaming up with the U.S. Army to produce a new reality show aimed at educating and informing Americans about Army life and potential military careers.
Ricky Schroder is teaming up with the U.S. Army to produce a new reality show aimed at educating and informing Americans about Army life and potential military careers.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:45:11 GMT
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] This month Sea World is opening their new "Madagascar" production and they brought some of the animals from the country and the movie to celebrate!
[VIEW PHOTO GALLERY] This month Sea World is opening their new "Madagascar" production and they brought some of the animals from the country and the movie to celebrate!
Friday, May 24 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:45:54 GMT
After finishing up on one long-running role on "JAG," Catherine Bell took on another one on "Army Wives," which airs only two more episodes this season.
After finishing up on one long-running role on "JAG," Catherine Bell took on another one on "Army Wives," which airs only two more episodes this season.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:45:29 GMT
Ricky Schroder is teaming up with the U.S. Army to produce a new reality show aimed at educating and informing Americans about Army life and potential military careers.
Ricky Schroder is teaming up with the U.S. Army to produce a new reality show aimed at educating and informing Americans about Army life and potential military careers.
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:57:03 GMT
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Go ahead . . . ask her anything. Over the radio and now on her popular TV talk show, Wendy Williams has always been approached for her blunt, in-your-face words of advice.
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Go ahead . . . ask her anything. Over the radio and now on her popular TV talk show, Wendy Williams has always been approached for her blunt, in-your-face words of advice.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:30:30 GMT
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Marilu Henner from "Taxi" and most recently, "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" is probably best known these days for her fantastic memory.
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Marilu Henner from "Taxi" and most recently, "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice" is probably best known these days for her fantastic memory. And she's now written a book called "Total Memory Makeover."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:29 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:29:39 GMT
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Kimberly Elise co-starring on the new VH-1 series, ‘Hit The Floor.' She plays a former dancer and a mom who doesn't want her daughter to follow in her footsteps.
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Kimberly Elise co-starring on the new VH-1 series, ‘Hit The Floor.' She plays a former dancer and a mom who doesn't want her daughter to follow in her footsteps.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:22:44 GMT
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Scott Foley stars in the new FOX comedy "The Goodwin Games", which premieres Monday night.
[GOOGLE + HANGOUT] Scott Foley stars in the new FOX comedy "The Goodwin Games", which premieres Monday night. If you have any doubts that "The Unit" and "Felicity" star can't pull off comedy, his interview on Good Day LA will prove how wrong you are!
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:58:41 GMT
If there's one shocker in Jimmy Connors' new memoir it's this: The tennis legend talks about his broken engagement to Chris Evert and that Evert, who was 19 at the time.
If there's one shocker in Jimmy Connors' new memoir it's this: The tennis legend talks about his broken engagement to Chris Evert and that Evert, who was 19 at the time, had an abortion shortly before they broke up.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:04 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:04:22 GMT
Monday night Chuck Leavell was on stage performing in one of the world's most legendary bands. Tuesday morning he was on set with Steve and Maria. Chuck plays keyboards for The Rolling Stones.
Monday night Chuck Leavell was on stage performing in one of the world's most legendary bands. Tuesday morning he was on set with Steve and Maria. Chuck plays keyboards for The Rolling Stones and performed at Staples Center for the band's "50 and Counting" tour.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:35:21 GMT
Tika Sumpter is well known to Daytime TV fans for her role as Layla Williamson on "One Life To Live." She co-starred with Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston on the big screen in "Sparkle."
Tika Sumpter is well known to Daytime TV fans for her role as Layla Williamson on "One Life To Live." She co-starred with Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston on the big screen in "Sparkle."
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