Susan and Sharon take on Season Two and Three of “Remington Steele” as they talk TV tropes, favorite episodes and the introduction of Doris Roberts as fan-favorite Mildred Krebs!
Doris Roberts -- and how she completed the Remington Steele “family”
Everyone Loves Doris: a rundown of (almost) everyone Doris Roberts has ever played “mother” to on the big and small screen.
Ms. Roberts senate testimony on ageism in Hollywood.
TV TROPES – or, why every detective show in the 80’s went to the circus – in handcuffs!
The ever-changing opening title sequences of “Remington Steele”: which one was the best – and which one was the worst…
Laura Holt’s suburban sister Frances – was she a sly commentary on rival show “Scarecrow and Mrs. King”?
Susan and Sharon’s favorite season 2 & 3 episodes, including “Cast In Steele”, “A Pocketful of Steele” (co-starring 80’s perennial kid actor Meeno Peluce) and “Steele In The Chips”
How the Steele Agency became a three-car family
BONUS – A SPECIAL CHRISTMAS TREAT!
Indie rocker and songwriter Michelle Malone helps Susan and Sharon welcome the Holidays with a LIVE PERFORMANCE of a few Christmas songs and talks about her new album, “Michelle Malone and The Hot Toddies!”
PLUS -- TOP SIX 80s CHRISTMAS EPISODES YOU CAN’T MISS!
“Remington Steele” -- Dancer, Prancer, Donner & Steele. A Christmas office party at The Remington Steele Agency turns into a hostage situation. Die Hard, anyone?
“Scarecrow and Mrs.King” – The Long Christmas Eve. Lee and Amanda end up trapped in a snowbound cabin with an undercover spy, two injured KGB agents – and a bottle of vodka!
“A Different World” – Gift of the Magi. Whitley gets an unexpected Christmas surprise: her dad’s new girlfriend!
“Cagney & Lacey” – I’ll Be Home For Christmas. An escaped criminal dressed as Santa throws a monkey wrench into everyone’s Christmas Eve plans.
“A Muppet Family Christmas” – the ultimate crossover event: Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street and Muppet characters all gather to celebrate the holidays! (Featuring Miss Piggy, that ultimate 80’s feminist icon!)
“Christmas at Pee-Wee’s Playhouse” – if you don’t know it, just watch it. So many 80s TV Ladies Guest star: Grace Jones, Oprah Winfrey, Annette Funicello, Joan Rivers, k.d. lang, Charo, Zsa Zsa Gabor… AND Cher!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from all your friends at 80s TV LADIES!
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CREDITS
80s TV Ladies™ Episode 112 – “Remington Steele Holiday Fun: Deep Dive Into Seasons 2 & 3” Produced by 134 West and Susan Lambert Hatem. Hosted by Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson. Guest: Michelle Malone. Sound Engineer and Editor: Kevin Ducey. Editor: Chris Stachiw. Producers: Melissa Roth. Richard Hatem. Associate Producer: Sergio Perez. Music by Amy Engelhardt. Copyright 2022 134 West, LLC and Susan Lambert. All Rights Reserved.
