Up Next with John Contratti
Interviewer John Contratti chats with actors, authors, musicians and lots more!
Episodes
161 episodes
Interview With Actress Ann Harada
Actress Ann Harada stops by to promote her new Broadway musical, "Schmigadoon".
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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19:46
Interview With Actress Didi Conn
Actress Didi Conn visits "Up Next" to look back on past work, and talks about her upcoming film and television roles.
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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29:12
Interview With Musical Collaborators David Shire and Richard Maltby Jr.
Oscar winner David Shire and Tony winner Richard Maltby Jr. stop by to talk about their new production, "Maltby and Shire's About Time".
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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23:17
Interview With Actor/Singer Anthony Rapp
Stage and screen actor Anthony Rapp stops by to look back on past roles and share what he's working on today.
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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28:48
Interview With Dave Karger - 98th Academy Award Picks
TCM host Dave Karger returns to "Up Next" to share his predictions for the 98th Annual Academy Awards.
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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20:11
Interview With Actress Carmen Cusack
Two time Tony nominee Carmen Cusack stops by to look back on some of her past roles and shares what's ahead.
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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30:36
Interview With Author Greg Ehrbar
Author Greg Ehrbar stops by to talk about his new book, "Hanna Barbera: The Recorded History".
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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35:49
Interview With Actor/Host Zay Harding
Actor and host Zay Harding stops by to talk about his CBS series, "The Visioneers With Zay Harding".
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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28:58
Interview With Author/Playwright Luke Yankee
Author, actor, director and playwright Luke Yankee stops by to share his life with his mom, actress Eileen Heckert and tells us about his new play, "Marilyn, Mom and Me".
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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35:11
Interview With Actress Morgan Fairchild
Television and film favorite Morgan Fairchild stops by to look back on some of her past roles and to talk about her new podcast, "2 B*tches From Texas".
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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37:43
Interview With Actress Lindsay Wagner
Pop culture icon Lindsay Wagner visits "Up Next" to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Bionic Woman".
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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26:06
Interview With Composer/Lyricist Marc Shaiman
Tony, Grammy and Emmy winning composer Marc Shaiman stops by to talk about his new autobiography "Never Mind The Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner".
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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35:29
Alison Arngrim Celebrates the New Year
"Little House on the Prairie" star, Alison Arngrim stops by to kick off "2026".
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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29:18
Interview With Actor Scott Schwartz
Actor Scott Schwartz stops by to take a look back at some of his past roles, including the holiday classic, "A Christmas Story".
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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40:06
Interview With Actor Richard Thomas
Acting legend Richard Thomas shares some of his roles from the past six decades and talks about his latest stage role, "Mark Twain Tonight".
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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25:36
Interview With Actor Daniel Davis
Actor Daniel Davis visits "Up Next" to tell stories of his life on stage and screen, and how his breakout role on the popular sitcom "The Nanny", put him on the map.
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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46:04
Stefanie Powers Returns
Film, stage and television actress Stefanie Powers returns to "Up Next" to talk about her latest projects.
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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25:57
Interview With Singer/Actor Nicolas King
Singer and actor Nicolas King stops by to share his story from early beginnings to today.
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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28:32
Interview With Singer, Actress, Producer Jamie deRoy
Singer, actress and Broadway producer Jamie deRoy stops by to share stories from her early years and what's she's up to today.
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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38:56
Interview With Actress/Producer Katharine Kramer
Actress, producer, singer, Katharine Kramer stops by to share her life growing up in the entertainment industry and discusses her projects that are close and dear to her heart.
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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29:06
Patrika Darbo Returns
Actress Patrika Darbo returns to "Up Next" to talk about her latest film, "Loulou".
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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25:47
Interview With Actor/Singer Andy Karl
Laurence Olivier Award winner and Tony nominee Andy Karl stops by, taking a look back on some of his stage and screen roles, and shares what he's up to today.
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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45:46
Interview With Actress/Singer Ann Jillian
Actress and singer Ann Jillian stops by to look back at her past roles and share what she's up to today.
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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52:32