That's Classic!

A fun, behind the scenes look at television shows and movies from the past. Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast.

That's Classic! is a arts podcast hosted by John Cato, with 120 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Cato hosts That's Classic!, a arts show with 120 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  Gopher Tells All: Fred Grandy’s Love Boat Stories and More!

  Jan 23, 20261h 33mS4

  <p>Gopher Tells All: Fred Grandy’s Love Boat Stories and More!"Fred Grandy—known to millions as Gopher—takes John Cato on a rich, and at times hysterical behind-the-scenes look at The Love Boat. He recounts his unexpected casting, early skepticism from executives (except Gavin MacLeod and Aaron Spelling), unforgettable adventures filming on cruise ships in China and Turkey and his near death burning mishap while shooting The Love Boat. From writing episodes for The Love Boat and working with legends like Don Ameche, Ethel Merman, and Ricardo Montalban, to hilarious pranks involving Leslie Nielsen’s fart buzzer and a monkey...

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  Bo Svenson: Walking Tall to Here Come The Brides to hanging out w/ Elvis Presley at Graceland!

  Dec 11, 20251h 35mS5

  <p>Bo Svenson: Walking Tall to Here Come The Brides to hanging out w/ Elvis Presley at Graceland!</p><p>From Hollywood stunts to real-life danger, Bo Svenson shares jaw-dropping stories you’ve never heard before. Find out how through a series of crazy events he became the Big Swede on Here Come the Brides, what happened when the Dixie Mafia came calling during Walking Tall, his experience viewing death photos of Buford Pusser and the emotional truth behind meeting Elvis at Graceland while shooting Walking Tall. Bo recalls an insane flying stunt he took on his own free will wh...

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  Episode #28

  Jeremy Licht Tells All: The Hogan Family to Twilight Zone to auditioning for Steven Spielberg!

  Oct 12, 20251h 6mS4

  <p>Jeremy Licht talks with John Cato as he takes us behind the scenes of his Hollywood journey, starting with the wild audition that landed him the role on Valerie’s Family—which soon became The Hogan Family. He opens up about the dramatic cast shift when Sandy Duncan replaced Valerie Harper and shares a hilarious behind-the-scenes story about Duncan. Jeremy talks about his close friendship with Jason Bateman, pranks on set, and working with beloved personalities on The Hogan Family like Edie McClurg, Willard Scott, and John Hillerman. He also shares stories from auditioning for Twilight Zone: The Movie with...

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  Episode #30

  Isaac’s Back! Ted Lange Tells All About Life, Love, and Laughs on The Love Boat and Old Hollywood!

  Jul 24, 20251h 38mS4

  <p>Isaac’s Back! Ted Lange Tells All About Life, Love, and Laughs on The Love Boat and Old Hollywood stories! Beloved Love Boat star Ted Lange delivers a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes stories and Hollywood memories in this unforgettable interview. He recalls working with legendary guest stars like Mickey Rooney, Forrest Tucker, Jack Gilford, Gene Kelly, and Dana Andrews—each with their own wild tales. Ted shares hilarious pranks he did on Fred Grandy and also the whole Love Boat cast, heartfelt reflections on his friendship with Gavin MacLeod, and how a frustrating, terrible director on The Love Boat led...

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  Episode #29

  The Munsters Reunion Interview: Lost Stories from Eddie and Marilyn!

  Jun 1, 20251h 42mS4

  <p>The Munsters Reunion Interview: Lost Stories from Eddie and Marilyn! In this heartwarming and nostalgic Munsters reunion, Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster) and Pat Priest (Marilyn) share with John Cato untold behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the iconic show. They reflect on their friendships with Yvonne DeCarlo, Fred Gwynne, and Al Lewis, sharing funny, touching, and surprising moments both on and off the Universal lot. From rare memories of set mishaps — like Butch’s real eye injury and the secrets behind Wolfie and Spot — to emotional reflections on their Munsters “family,” the interview highlights the lasting impact the show had on the...

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