Episode Guide
EPISODE GUIDE
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jeffrey Lodin & William Squier chats with Tammy Tuckey about creating the songs & score for “Doug Live!” at Disney MGM Studios, the one note Michael Eisner had for the show’s workshop, watching of the last dress rehearsals for “Fantasmic!” before its premiere and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Susan Hoose chats with Tammy Tuckey about working as an opening day mermaid at Disneyland’s, taking pictures with Richard Nixon & Art Linkletter, the training to become a mermaid and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Tammy Tuckey is joined by Imagineers Jeff Burke and John Olson for the first reunion of the Two Brothers from “The American Adventure” since the attraction was released 40 years ago!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Tom Nabbe chats with Tammy Tuckey about working as the original Disneyland “Tom Sawyer” at Tom Sawyer’s Island, becoming a Disney Legend, his conversations with Walt Disney and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Karen Connolly Armitage chats with Tammy Tuckey about working as a senior concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, learning the tricks of the trade from her mentor, Disney Legend Dorothea Redmond, meeting her future husband and fellow Imagineer Frank Armitage and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, assistant artistic coordinator Kirk Bodyfelt chats with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of “Atlantis: The Lost Empire”!
Author Dave Bossert joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss his new book, “3D Disneyland: Like You've Never Seen It Before”!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Robert Holland chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as the Vice-President of Resort Development, preparing Future World for EPCOT's opening day in 1982, attending a private screening of "Fantasia 2000" with Roy E. Disney and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Melissa Rhone-Parris chats with host Tammy Tuckey about becoming an Imagineer and senior research analyst for “The American Adventure,” being selected to represent The Spirit of Heritage for the attraction, working in cash control at Disneyland for her first job with Disney and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, producer, director & writer, Don Hahn & producer Lori Korngiebel to discuss their new documentary, "Howard" - the story of lyricist Howard Ashman - premiering on Disney+, August 7th!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, performer Heidi Mollenhauer chats with host Tammy Tuckey about providing the singing voice for Esmeralda in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame," performing alongside Kevin Kline, the switch between Esmeralda's solo of "Someday" to "God Help the Outcasts" and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the creative team of "Food Rocks" - Valerie Johnson-Redrow (media producer), George Wilkins (musical director), Ken Lennon (lighting designer) and Jim Steinmeyer (show writer) - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about creating the EPCOT show "Food Rocks" for its 25th anniversary!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, puppeteer Jeff Conover chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Harmony the Cat in Disney Channel's "Sing Me a Story with Belle," working at the Backlot Tour at Disney MGM Studios, meeting Jim Henson and more!
The Phantom himself - Robert Englund - makes his debut on "Rattling the Stars" and is joined by co-stars Jill Schoelen (Christine Day) & actor Alex Hyde-White (Richard Dutton) to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1989 film, “Phantom of the Opera"!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, linguist Marc Okrand chats with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, production designer Mike Mignola chats with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, sound designer Gary Rydstrom chats with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, writer Greg Ehrbar chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his past work for Walt Disney World T.V. specials, writing "Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records" and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the Brain Trust creative team - Marlon West (Visual Effects Supervisor) and Marshall Toomey (Clean-Up Supervisor) - chat with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!
30 years ago on May 29th, 1990, The Walt Disney Company lost a dedicated and talented producer, Imagineer & dreamer, Randy Bright.
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, we honor Randy's legacy by welcoming his children - Mark Bright and Wendy Bright Faust - to the podcast to discuss their father's legacy as a Disney Legend, being the Executive Producer of the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Theme Parks, his own Disneyland love story with his soon-to-be wife and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the Brain Trust creative team - Chris Jenkins (Artistic Coordinator), Edward Ghertner (Layout Supervisor) and Kiran Bhakta Joshi (CGI Supervisor) - chat with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor Patrick Warburton chats with Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Emperor's New Groove"!
Voice-over artist Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy & Pluto) joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss his new Disney+ show “It's a Dog's Life with Bill Farmer”!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, directors Kirk Wise, Gary Trousdale and screenwriter Tab Murphy chat with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!
Actress Jill Schoelen (Christine Day) & actor Alex Hyde-White (Richard Dutton) join me for "Rattling the Stars" to discuss working on 1989 film, “Phantom of the Opera" for the film's 30th anniversary!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jane Jackson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about becoming an Imagineer and project manager for “The American Adventure,” how Ali B. Olmo was selected to sing the “Two Brothers” ballad, working with show producer Randy Bright and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, writer Kitt Shapiro chats with host Tammy Tuckey about her mother - Eartha Kitt’s - performance as Yzma in “The Emperor’s New Groove” for the 20th anniversary, the deleted song “Snuff Out the Light” featured in the original cut when it was “Kingdom of the Sun,” working alongside musician Sting and more!
Director Keith Melton joins me for "Rattling the Stars" to discuss working on the IMAX film, “Cirque du Soleil: Journey of Man" for its upcoming 20th anniversary in 2020!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Elisabeth Harnois chats with Tammy Tuckey about her portrayal as Alice in the Disney Channel T.V. series, “Adventures in Wonderland,” including a surprise appearance by her castmates Patrick Richwood (The White Rabbit), Wesley Mann (The Caterpillar), Richard Kuhlman (The Cheshire Cat) & Harry Waters Jr. (Tweedle Dee)!
Author Dave Bossert and Imagineer Alan Coats joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss their new book, “Walt Disney’s Imagineer Claude Coats—The Making of Disneyland: From Toad Hall to the Haunted Mansion and Beyond”!
Director Nick Willing joins me for "Rattling the Stars" to discuss working on the 1999 NBC made-for-T.V. film, "Alice in Wonderland," for its 20th anniversary.
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Limo Barbie and Skipper performers (Jennifer Joiner Higgins, Crystal Nelson Hair, Wendy Kapilow Finnell and Kelley Hubbard Belue) chat with host Tammy Tuckey about bringing Mattel’s favorite characters to life at EPCOT, the handbook about Barbie and her history from Mattel, the fans they have met over the years and more!
Actress & voiceover artist, Claudia Christian, joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss her new book, “Snack Hacks”!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of “The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band” - Bob Riha Jr., Pamelyn Ferdin, Jon Walmsley, Gretchen Swales (Heidi Rook’s daughter) and John Davidson - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about film’s 50th anniversary, its lasting legacy, working with an all-star cast (including Buddy Ebsen, Walter Brennan & Kurt Russell) and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Joe Garlington chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as the Former Vice President of Interactive Projects at Walt Disney Imagineering, how an “The Emperor’s New Groove” game almost made its way into the Disney Quest pavilion, the creation of Spaceship Earth’s 1994 “Global Neighborhood” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the Millennium Village cast - Ronaldo Camargo (Operations Manager), Melanie Enslin (representing South Africa) and Mowaffag Aboulolaa (representing Saudi Arabia) - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about working at EPCOT's "Millennium Village" during The Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration, what they learned from their fellow colleagues who represented various countries, the impact the Village had on park guests and more!
Actresses Rachel Hurd-Wood (Wendy Moira Angela Darling) and Carsen Gray (Tiger Lily) join me for a "Rattling the Stars" conversation to discuss working on the 2003 film, "Peter Pan" for its 15th anniversary!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of “Beach Party at Walt Disney World” - Caitlin Wachs, Mario Bailey, Mika Boorem, Toby Ganger and Sherry Ramsey - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the upcoming 25th anniversary of “Beach Party at Walt Disney World,” being the first kids ever to experience Blizzard Beach before it opened, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Karyl Gonzales chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a costumer for EPCOT’s “The American Adventure” attraction, being featured in the attraction’s documentary “Backstage Disney: The American Adventure,” her fond memories of colleague & creator of the attraction, Randy Bright, and more!
Music composer Richard Hartley joins me for an "Rattling the Stars" conversation to discuss working on the 1999 made-for-T.V. film, "Alice in Wonderland" for its 20th anniversary.
Author Dave Bossert joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss his new book, “Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney Studios” and more!
The cast (Trishalee Hardy, Jim Fitzpatrick & Kristina Wayborn) & director (Linda Shayne) of the 1997 film, “Little Ghost” join me for a special reunion for the 20th anniversary celebration on Rattling the Stars.
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the kids (Melissa Hood, Danielle Dahl, Amy Ulivieri and mother of Clinton Hill, Tessa Hill) chat with host Tammy Tuckey about how their individual quotes were selected to appear in the 1993 updated version of the “Living with the Land” attraction at EPCOT, the beginning conversations of protecting our Earth in classrooms across America back in the 1990s, the continuing fight to save our planet and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Dan Molitor chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the making-of Tomorrowland’s “ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter,” the attraction’s fan-favorite character - Skippy, working with Phil Hartman & Tim Curry and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jennifer Spenceley chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Pocahontas in the “Pocahontas & Her Forest Friends” stage show for Animal Kingdom’s Opening Day in 1998, working with raccoons and snakes, performing the show for final approval for CEO Michael Eisner and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Juanice Charmaine & John Zovath chat with host Tammy Tuckey about recording the theme song ‘Canada (You're a Lifetime Journey),’ the 35th anniversary of EPCOT’s Circle-Vision 360° film “O CANADA,” how long it took to record the ballad and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jody Dreyer chats with host Tammy Tuckey about her new book, “Beyond the Castle: A Guide to Discovering Your Happily Ever After,” working with Roy E. Disney, her family’s travels to Walt Disney World and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Angela Landis chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as Grace Martin in the 1999 film, “Bicentennial Man” for the film's 20th anniversary, working alongside co-stars Robin Williams & Embeth Davidtz, the long audition process for the role of Grace and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the creative team of “CinéMagique” - director Jerry Rees, production executive Ellen Raphael and director of photography Thomas Ackerman chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the 15th anniversary of 2002 Disneyland Paris film, working with actors Martin Short & Julie Delpy, the effect 9/11 had on the production and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Larry Gertz chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a producer on the 1994 update of “Spaceship Earth,” directing Jeremy Irons during the narration recording sessions, the future of the attraction and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Annie Rose Buckley chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as the young P.L. Travers in “Saving Mr. Banks,” working alongside Colin Farrell & Emma Thompson, attending her first movie red carpet and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Alan Coats chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a Walt Disney Imagineer, his father & Disney Legend Claude Coats’ stories of working for Walt Disney, exploring the Walt Disney Studio backlot as a kid and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Max Kasch chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his role as Zigzag in the 2003 film, “Holes,” working alongside Shia LaBeouf & Sigourney Weaver, singing the main lead to the hit song “Dig It” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Cynthia Nordstrom chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a costume designer on the Animal Kingdom show “Tarzan Rocks,” getting a rough preview of 1999 film "Tarzan," her favorite character in the show and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Roger Holzberg chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being the senior producer for EPCOT’s Millennium Celebration, giving Roy E. Disney his first tour of “One Man’s Dream” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, working at Walt Disney World on the day of 9/11 and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of “Disney Sing-Along Songs: Disneyland Fun” (Arianna Ratner, Marco Perez, Lillian Golembesky and David Bantly) chat with host Tammy Tuckey about filming the Disney Sing-Along video “Disneyland Fun,” the video’s faithful fan base from over the years, their favorite attractions at Disneyland and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Benny Wasserman chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Albert Einstein in “Ellen’s Energy Adventure,” meeting Ellen DeGeneres & Bill Nye the Science Guy, appearing in various commercials over the years as Einstein and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Joyce Bulifant chats with host Tammy Tuckey about her role as Rosemary in “The Happiest Millionaire” for the film's 50th anniversary, her new memoir, “My Four Hollywood Husbands,” a canceled Disneyland T.V. special with Lesley Ann Warren and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Kevin McNally chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as Mister Gibbs in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise, working alongside Johnny Depp & Geoffrey Rush, playing Joseph Buquet in the 2004 film, “Phantom of the Opera,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Mark Mancina chats with host Tammy Tuckey about composing the music score to 2003 film, “The Haunted Mansion,” recording the Dapper Dans/Graveyard Singing Busts cameo, working with Phil Collins on the soundtracks for “Tarzan” & “Brother Bear,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Edo Guidotti chats with host Tammy Tuckey about composing the score for the 1994/Jeremy Irons version of “Spaceship Earth” at EPCOT, the inspiration behind the ride’s ending theme music, his work for the World of Warcraft games, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Sally Stevens chats with host Tammy Tuckey about recording the Spaceship Earth theme song, “Tomorrow’s Child,” performing as a singer on the film soundtracks for “How the West Was Won” & “The Sound of Music,” working with composer Alan Silvestri & John Williams and more!
Bruce Broughton, the composer of "Ellen's Energy Adventure," joins us on the show to discuss the attraction's closure and legacy!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Corine Cook chats with host Tammy Tuckey about appearing as the Granddaughter in the EPCOT attraction, “Horizons,” working as a cast member at Disneyland, her past modeling & acting career in Japan and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Steve Lee chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being a sound effect designer for “A Goofy Movie” & “Newsies,” working with mentor & Disney Legend, Jimmy MacDonald, the infamous Wilhelm scream and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Brenda Chapman chats with host Tammy Tuckey about directing Pixar’s “Brave” for the film’s 5th anniversary, her first job for The Walt Disney Company, her beautiful singing cameo in “The Prince of Egypt,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Christina Vidal chats with Tammy Tuckey about starring as Maddie in the 2003 movie remake, “Freaky Friday,” working on set with Jamie Lee Curtis & Lindsay Lohan, performing Pink Slip's “Take Me Away” number and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ku'u'lei chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a cast member at Walt Disney World for over 30 years, appearing in the ‘Pearly Shells’ dance sequence of “Disney Sing Along Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World,” her Opening Day cast member experience at Tokyo Disneyland in 1983 and more!
Zach Abrams, director of Special Events for CHOC, joins us on the show to discuss the 2017 CHOC “Walk in the Park” presented by Disneyland Resort on Sunday, August 27th, 2017!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Bret Shuford chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring in the original Broadway cast of “The Little Mermaid,” the surreal experience of seeing “Beauty & the Beast” on Broadway as a 15-year old & then joining the Broadway cast years later, working as an understudy for the role of Prince Eric, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Kate Abreo chats with host Tammy Tuckey about performing as Belle in the Disney Cruise Line production of “Disney Dreams,” the magical quick change for Belle’s beautiful ballgown during the show, what Disney character she would love to see have their own musical number in a cruise show and more!
D23’s Director of Communications Jeffrey Epstein joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss the next D23 Expo in July and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ali Olmo chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being featured as the lead singer for ‘Two Brothers’ in “The American Adventure” attraction at EPCOT for the attraction’s 35th anniversary, writing the theme song “Aloha, E Komo Mai” for Lilo & Stitch: The Series, being a live performer at the Walt Disney World and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Peggie Fariss chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an Imagineer & development manager for EPCOT in 1982, starting out as a boat operator for the Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland, the creation of the Spaceship Earth attraction at Walt Disney World and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Rick Rothschild chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as the creative director of “The American Adventure” at EPCOT for the attraction’s 35th anniversary, which Walt Disney Imagineers appear in the stage show, working alongside executive show producer Randy Bright and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Stacey J. Aswad chats with host Tammy Tuckey about hosting “The Top 7 Must Sees” & “Must Do Disney” at Walt Disney World, her initial audition & callback for this special hosting gig, her favorite moments from filming each special and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator Barry Temple chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working at “The Magic of Disney Animation” in MGM Studios, animating on the short film, “John Henry,” meeting Robin Williams on a tour at the Studios and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Trish Buttrill chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Susan B. Anthony in “The American Adventure” for the attraction’s 35th anniversary, becoming a movie script analyst, work as a drama teacher and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jennifer Donnelly chats with host Tammy Tuckey about writing her new novel “Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book,” the historical significance of fears in classic faerie tales, what other Disney characters she would like to write about and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, comedian Wil Shriner chats with host Tammy Tuckey about hosting various Disney Channel specials in the 1990’s, filming “That’s My DOG!” at Disney’s MGM Studios in Walt Disney World, directing the film based off of popular young adult novel, “Hoot,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jillian Fargey & Garwin Sanford chat with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as Ellen (Fargey) & Richie (Sanford) in the Disney Channel film, “Life-Size,” working alongside Tyra Banks on set, developing their individual characters and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Pablo Albani chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a character actor at Walt Disney World, starring as Aladdin in “Beach Party at Walt Disney World,” honoring fellow cast member & friend Jodi McVey, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ted Thomas chats with host Tammy Tuckey about directing the 1995 documentary “Frank and Ollie,” growing up as the son of Frank Thomas (one of Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men), creating the film “Where the Toys Come from” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of “Snow White Live” - Mary Jo Salero (Snow White), Charles Hall (The Old Hag) and Heidi Frazer (Greta) - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about performing at and bringing back audiences to Radio City Music Hall, working with director Bob Jani (creator of The Main Street Electrical Parade), the legacy of the show 38 years later and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Bob Scott chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator The Walt Disney Company, creating the “Molly and the Bear” comic strip, which monster he makes a cameo as in “Monsters Inc.” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Max Howard chats with host Tammy Tuckey about creating and working at The Magic of Disney Animation located in MGM Studios at Walt Disney World, meeting & giving Princess Diana, Prince Harry and Prince William a tour of the animation studios, a keepsake he still has from the short film “Back to Neverland” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Nathaniel Parker chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as Master Gracey in the 2003 film, “The Haunted Mansion,” working alongside Eddie Murphy & Marsha Thomason, which scene from the original Disneyland attraction ended up in the film due to his suggestion to director Rob Minkoff and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Khleo Thomas chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his role as Zero in the 2003 film, “Holes,” working alongside Eartha Kitt and Sigourney Weaver, how the hit song “Dig It” came to be and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Kevin Lima chats with host Tammy Tuckey about directing both “Enchanted” & “A Goofy Movie,” working with Glenn Close on the live-action film “102 Dalmatians,” the recent news about the development of “Enchanted 2” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actors Reece Holland and John Hoffman chat with Tammy Tuckey about their roles as the March Hare (Holland) & Mad Hatter (Hoffman) in Disney Channel's T.V. series, “Adventures in Wonderland,” the process of developing their characters along with the rest of the cast, finding out that Broadway star Jonathan Groff is a superfan of the series and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of “Walt Disney World: At Home for the Holidays - Holiday Crafts and Treats” - Gloria Zent, Charles Graves-Harter, Stephanie Jessee, Ryan Reed and Robin Mantor - chat with host Tammy Tuckey about appearing in this Walt Disney World Christmas/holiday special, filming on the MGM Studios backlot with host J.D. Roth and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Noel MacNeal chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing & puppeteering Bear in “Bear in the Big Blue House,” working alongside the late Jim Henson, his first puppeteer job working on Sesame Street and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jerry Buckner chats with host Tammy Tuckey about writing the theme song for the “Wreck-it Ralph” arcade machine, the song’s hidden tribute to the late Gary Garcia, whether or not he will be back for “Wreck-it Ralph 2” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Bethany Bates and Joseph Garrett chat with host Tammy Tuckey about their YouTube as their alter egos Sqaishey & Stampylongnose, their collaboration with Maker Studios, what Disney universes they would like to build in Minecraft, how long it takes to create their Minecraft videos and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Carole Holliday chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator on “A Goofy Movie,” revisiting the world of Tarzan for its sequels & T.V. show, being a theatre & animation student at CalArts, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ruben Aquino chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator on “Oliver & Company” and “The Princess and the Frog,” getting animation advice from “Nine Old Men” member Eric Larsen, speaking on the phone with Oprah Winfrey and more!
Disney animator, Darrin Butters, joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss working on the upcoming 56th Disney animated feature film, “MOANA”! “Moana” is in theaters on Wednesday, November 23rd.
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jennifer Oakes chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as Princess Jasmine at Walt Disney World, how they both met each other in EPCOT over 10 years ago, experiencing the Disney Parks through her children’s eyes and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Dale Baer chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator on “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” & “Winnie the Pooh,” being mentored by six of Walt Disney’s “Nine Old Men,” what inspired him to pursue animation as a career, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Mary Gibbs chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Boo in the Pixar film, "Monsters Inc.,” meeting Billy Crystal & John Goodman at the film’s premiere, whether or not she would reprise her role as Boo in a future sequel and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Beth McShane chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Barbie in the EPCOT stage show, “The Magical World of Barbie,” her appearance on the famous “Barbie Birthday Party at Walt Disney World EPCOT ‘94” VHS tape, some of the pranks the cast played on one another during the shows and more!
Zach Abrams, director of Special Events for CHOC, joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss the 2016 CHOC “Walk in the Park” presented by Disneyland Resort on Sunday, October 30th, 2016!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Laurie Ashbourne Sacks chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator at “The Magic of Disney Animation” in Walt Disney World, how “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” inspired her to pursue a career in the film industry, who she would dress-up as for the Halloween parties at the Studios and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Paul Osterhout chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being a show producer for the 1994 version of Walt Disney’s “Carousel of Progress” and “New Tomorrowland,” getting a chance to work with Robin Williams on The Timekeeper, how he became the voice of James the teenage son in the Carousel of Progress, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Celeste Cronrath chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a tour guide at “The Magic of Disney Animation” in Walt Disney World, designing merchandise for the Disney theme parks, what inspired her to become an artist and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Mike Cedeno chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being an animator for “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” & “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” working alongside the late Leonard Nimoy as he voiced the Atlantean King, taking art classes as a teenager at CalArts along with other members of A113 and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Dylan White starring as the Genie in Disneyland’s “Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular” for 10 years, making the Aladdin cast laugh on-stage during live performances, writing his own young adult book series called “Apparition,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Gordon Goodwin chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a conductor and orchestrator for “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and “Mickey’s Fun Songs,” writing additional new music for a behind-the-scenes special that featured a deleted scene from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” re-scoring original Disney cartoons for the T.V. show “Sing Me A Story with Belle” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Serena Valentino chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the release of “Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch,” being approached by The Walt Disney Company to write backstories for various Disney Villains, potential villains that could receive their own book in the near future and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Burke Moses chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as Gaston in the original Broadway production of “Beauty and the Beast,” performing the song “Me” with Susan Egan, writing his own book called “Stanislavski Never Wore Tap Shoes: Musical Theater Acting Craft” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jeff Kurtti chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a producer for “The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story,” what Disney film & book were his inspiration to work for The Walt Disney Company, being selected as the creative director for The Walt Disney Family Museum and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Lesley Ann Warren and John Davidson chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the upcoming 50th anniversary of “The Happiest Millionaire,” starring alongside Fred MacMurray & Geraldine Page during the filming of Walt Disney’s last live-action movie, their favorite Sherman Brothers song that they got to sing in “The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Debbie Johnson chats with Tammy Tuckey about being a member of EPCOT’s “Voices of Liberty” since the theme park opened in 1982, performing for various U.S. presidents over the years, introducing traditional & folks songs to a younger generation who may have never heard them before and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Gary Morgan chats with Tammy Tuckey about portraying Grover Gogan in the 1977 film “Pete’s Dragon,” the upcoming remake starring Bryce Dallas Howard & Robert Redford, his many stories about working on set with actress Shelley Winters and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Blayne Weaver chats with host Tammy Tuckey about getting the role of Peter in “Return to Neverland” with his first voiceover audition, recording the song “So to Be One of Us” with the Lost Boys cast, the release of his latest film “Cut to the Chase” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Stephanie Roberts and Mark Turner chat with host Tammy Tuckey about starring in the Disney Cruise Line production of “Disney Dreams - An Enchanted Classic,” performing three different shows as various Disney characters for each cruise, what Disney character they would have added to the show for Ann Marie to meet and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Raquel Herring chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being an official Mouseketeer for The All New Mickey Mouse Club in 1989, her beginnings in the entertainment industry, the latest albums she has released & been working on this past year and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Toby Ganger chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring in the Disney Sing Along Songs: Beach Party at Walt Disney World, filming on-board a pirate ship with Captain Hook & Peter Pan, more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Katherine Lench Meyering chats with host Tammy Tuckey about haunting the halls of “Phantom Manor” in Disneyland Paris with her beautiful singing voice as the bride Melanie Ravenswood, working with past Tiara Talk Show guest, composer John Debney, while learning the score, writing her own music for various albums and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor Donnie Dunagan chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Young Bambi in “Bambi,” working alongside Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff in “Son of Frankenstein,” attending various conventions & expos to meet the fans and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jennifer McGill chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being an official Mouseketeer for The All New Mickey Mouse Club in 1989, her thoughts on new changes to the Hollywood Studios theme park where the T.V. show was filmed, meeting Bette Midler & Michael Jackson backstage and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Paul Petersen chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the upcoming 50th anniversary of “The Happiest Millionaire,” performing ‘Watch Your Footwork’ with singer Eddie Hodges, working as an advocate for current & former child stars in the entertainment business and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Krystal Peterson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about singing the theme song ‘Super Girl’ in “The Princess Diaries,” filming a music video with actress Anne Hathaway, recording a new song for the possible third installment of “The Princess Diaries” series and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jerry Brice chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being an animator for the short film “Back to Neverland,” meeting Robin Williams behind-the-scenes along with other BTN project animators, his work as an inbetweener for “Oliver & Company,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Sean Marshall chats with Tammy Tuckey about portraying Pete in the 1977 film “Pete’s Dragon” alongside Helen Reddy & Mickey Rooney, the upcoming remake starring Bryce Dallas Howard & Robert Redford, appearing in the Main Street Electrical parade with Elliot the dragon and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actors Harry Waters Jr. and Robert Barry Fleming chat with Tammy Tuckey about their portrayals of Tweedle Dee (Waters Jr.) & Tweedle Dum (Fleming) in the Disney Channel T.V. series, “Adventures in Wonderland,” their favorite lessons that the Tweedles learned on the show, filming the last episode of the series with the entire cast, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Glenn Slater chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a lyricist alongside composer Alan Menken for projects like “Tangled” & “Galavant,” his first assignment as a lyricist for a Disney film written by Joss Whedon called “Marco Polo,” the challenge of writing ‘Will the Sun Ever Shine Again?’ for “Home on the Range” during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, RJ and Suzanne Ogren chat with host Tammy Tuckey about being monorail pilots at Walt Disney World, RJ painting various auto-animatronics for Disney attractions, Suzanne working as an entertainment manager in the parks and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, comedian Dave Storrs chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring in various ABC Family shows like “Happy Endings” & “10 Things I Hate About You,” working with David Spade on the TruTV series “Fameless,” his beginnings as a comedian and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Denzel Patterson, Kelsey Simon and Jesus Padilla chat with host Tammy Tuckey about performing alongside singer Tevin Campbell (Powerline) at the 2015 D23 Expo “A Goofy Movie” Panel, learning the choreography to the dance performance of “I 2 I,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Leanza Cornett chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being the first Ariel in the Disney’s MGM Studios production of “Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” bringing her own children to see the show in person, years after her mermaid debut, meeting many celebrities backstage (including Neil Patrick Harris!) and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator Randy Cartwright chats with Tammy Tuckey about animating Prince Naveen in “The Princess and the Frog,” working as an assistant to original Nine Old Men member Ollie Johnston, filming 8mm home videos at The Walt Disney Animation Studios featured in the “Waking Sleeping Beauty” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Cliff Masterson chats with Tammy Tuckey about writing the theme song “Destiny” for the EPCOT attraction Mission: Space, selecting the lead vocalist for the song, the process of creating a song for a theme park attraction and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, singer Betty Buckley chats with Tammy Tuckey about her role as Grandma Marin in “Pretty Little Liars,” a possible return to the hit ABC Family T.V. series, starring as Martha Jefferson in the original Broadway cast of “1776” with past Tiara Talk Show guest, actor William Daniels, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, director Scott Herriott chats with Tammy Tuckey about hosting the 1994 edition of Disney Channel’s “Walt Disney World Inside Out,” learning how to scuba dive while filming at The Living Seas in EPCOT, one of his favorite experiences filming within the Disney theme parks and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actors Armelia McQueen and Patrick Richwood chat with Tammy Tuckey about their portrayals of the Red Queen (McQueen) & the White Rabbit (Richwood) in the Disney Channel T.V. series, “Adventures in Wonderland,” meeting the fans of the T.V. show during parades & meet-and-greets, funny stories about working alongside Teri Garr who played The Duchess, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor Bradley Pierce chats with Tammy Tuckey about voicing Chip in the 1991 Disney film, “Beauty and the Beast,” booking his first entertainment job in a McDonald's commercial, where you can still hear Bradley’s voiceover as Chip in the Disney theme parks and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voiceover artist Wally Wingert chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Flik in the 1998 Disney Sing-Along video, “Flik’s Musical Adventure,” being cast as the voice of Cubby in the “Peter Pan” sequel, “Return to Neverland,” meeting the original voice of Flik, Dave Foley, at a taping of Hot in Cleveland and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, author Steve Barrett chats with host Tammy Tuckey about writing the “Hidden Mickey” book series for the Disney theme parks & cruise ships, one of his favorite Walt Disney World Hidden Mickeys that is no longer on display, the history behind how the Hidden Mickey came to be and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actors Wesley Mann and Richard Kuhlman chat with host Tammy Tuckey about their portrayals of the Caterpillar (Mann) & Cheshire Cat (Kuhlman) in the Disney Channel T.V. series, “Adventures in Wonderland,” how long it took Wesley to transform into the Caterpillar each day on set, Richard finding the voice & working with the puppet for the Cheshire Cat and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator Darrin Butters chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator on Disney’s new smash hit, “Zootopia,” moderating various panels at last year’s D23 Expo, his first animation job for The Walt Disney Animation Studios on the 2000 film, “Dinosaur,” and more!
Debi Derryberry joins us on the show for a “New Groove” segment to discuss her new book, “Voice-Over 101: How to Succeed as a Voice Actor” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Imagineer Brian Collins chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an Imagineer on Jungle Cruise, his first job for The Walt Disney Company at the front desk of the Contemporary Resort, writing character background stories for Musgy the gangster in The Great Movie Ride and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator Steve Moore chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as an animator on “The Brave Little Toaster,” collaborating with director Jerry Rees on the short film, “Back to Neverland” while also meeting Robin Williams behind-the-scenes, traveling to Australia to work as a sequence director on “A Goofy Movie” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor John Michael Higgins chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring as Bill McKim in the EPCOT ride “Test Track,” how his past theatre experience helped him while filming the attraction’s pre-show in one continuous take, his upcoming film & T.V. projects coming out later this year and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator Steve Anderson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his first directing job for Disney with “Meet the Robinsons,” working on the 2011 hand-drawn animated film “Winnie the Pooh” with co-director Don Hall, another upcoming animated film project that is still in the works and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress and singer Karen David chats with host Tammy Tuckey about singing her heart out as Princess Isabella in the ABC T.V. series “Galavant,” drawing inspiration from Princess Diana to shape the character of Isabella, working alongside composer Alan Menken & John Stamos and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, director and producer Gregg Sherman chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working with his cousin, Jeff Sherman, to direct & produce “The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story” documentary, interviewing entertainment legends Julie Andrews & John Williams, his favorite Sherman Brothers song and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator Rick Farmiloe chats with host Tammy Tuckey about animating Abu in the 1992 Disney classic, “Aladdin,” attending Howard Ashman's meetings during the making of “The Little Mermaid,” sitting next to legendary actor Ed Asner at the 2015 D23 Expo, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Margaret Kerry chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being the original model for Tinker Bell in the Disney animated film, “Peter Pan,” meeting Disney fans at various conventions and expos over the year, what her favorite Tinker Bell spinoff movie is and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voiceover artist Bob Bergen chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Bucky the Squirrel for the 15th anniversary of “The Emperor’s New Groove,” appearing in various Disney films like “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” & “UP,” breaking into the voiceover business and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Jenna von Oy chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Stacy in “A Goofy Movie” for the film’s 15th anniversary, writing “Situation Momedy: A First-Time Mom's Guide To Laughing Your Way Through Pregnancy & Year One” about being a first-time mother, attending the 2015 D23 Expo panel for “A Goofy Movie” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, director Don Hahn chats with host Tammy Tuckey about producing his latest documentary, “Richard M. Sherman: Songs of a Lifetime,” the process behind putting a documentary together, paying tribute to underappreciated Disney films like “The Emperor’s New Groove” and “A Goofy Movie” with cast & crew panels and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, director and animator Gary Trousdale chats with host Tammy Tuckey about co-directing “Atlantis: The Lost Empire” for the film’s upcoming 15th anniversary, remembering actors James Garner (voice of Lieutenant Lyle Rourke) and Leonard Nimoy (voice of King Kashekim Nedakh), hanging out with Michael J. Fox in Las Vegas while promoting the film and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor Phil Morris chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Dr. Sweet for the upcoming 15th anniversary of the 2001 Disney animated film “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” his favorites & spot-on impersonations of the Atlantis crew, being cast as the voice of the updated ”Test Track” attraction at EPCOT and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voice-over artist Corey Burton chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Gaëtan Molière for the upcoming 15th anniversary of the 2001 Disney animated film “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” meeting Robin Williams & Walter Cronkite on set while working on the short film, “Back to Neverland,” what character actor could step into the role of Molière if Atlantis were remade into a live-action film and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, animator David Pruiksma chats with host Tammy Tuckey about animating Mrs. Packard for the upcoming 15th anniversary of the 2001 Disney animated film “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” his inspiration to become an animator after watching Disney’s animated film “Alice in Wonderland,” filming a behind-the-scenes featurette with actor Jason Alexander and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Claudia Christian chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Lieutenant Helga Sinclair for the upcoming 15th anniversary of the 2001 Disney animated film “Atlantis: The Lost Empire,” being a fan of and writing a letter to Humphrey Bogart as a young girl, what actress could step into the role of Helga Sinclair if Atlantis were remade into a live-action film and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, composer George Wilkins chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Little Richard & The Pointer Sisters for the “Food Rocks” soundtrack, his original composition for The Enchanted Tiki Room: Under New Management sung by Armelia McQueen & Gilbert Gottfried, writing the “New Horizons” theme song for the Horizons attraction at EPCOT, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, storyboard artist Kirk Hanson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working on various Disney projects including the “House of Mouse” & “Aladdin,” writing sequences for Penn & Teller for “Fantasia 2000,” revisiting some old friends in the “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” T.V. series and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress and singer Nia Peeples chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working with Steve Guttenberg in made-for-TV film, “Tower of Terror,” starring in the ABC Family hit T.V. series “Pretty Little Liars,” her new website “Beautiful by Nia” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Erin Mackey chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Lindsay Lohan in the 1998 Disney hit, “The Parent Trap” as her twin double, learning how to fence and Annie’s signature handshake, receiving a special gift from Natasha Richardson after the film’s shoot, modeling and singing with Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen in “Mary-Kate & Ashley’s Fashion Party” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voice-over artist Debi Derryberry chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Patricia in the 1994 version of the “Carousel of Progress,” advice for those who would like to pursue a career in voiceover, dubbing work for “Castle in the Sky” & “Kiki’s Delivery Service,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, director of Special Events for CHOC Children’s Foundation Zach Abrams chats with host Tammy Tuckey about participating & donating to the 2015 CHOC Walk in the Park in Disneyland, Walt Disney’s association with the CHOC Children’s Foundation, attending the first annual CHOC Walk Ambassador's Luau on October 10, 2015 and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress and voice-over artist Katie Von Till chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being selected as the current voice match for Princess Snow White, shooting Dannon's Oikos greek yogurt commercials alongside actor John Stamos, working at Tokyo Disneyland as Ariel & Pocahontas, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, producer Randall Fullmer chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working with John Goodman (voice of Pacha) & David Spade (voice of Kuzco) for "The Emperor’s New Groove's" 15th anniversary, collaborating with musician Sting on songs for “Kingdom of the Sun” & New Groove, the release of his documentary “Restrung” about his new business in making guitars and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Disney animator Tom Sito chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his early beginnings as an animator at The Walt Disney Company, working alongside Robert Zemeckis on “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” as an animator for the Weasels, being a character animator for the Beast in “Beauty and the Beast” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress and voice-over artist Kat Cressida chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing the Black Widow Bride, Constance Hatchaway, in The Haunted Mansion attraction, working as a cast member at Disneyland, her past roles work for various #Disney films, including Tarzan, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor and comedian Ed Asner chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing Carl Fredricksen in the Pixar’s “UP,” working on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” as Lou Grant, reprising his role of Santa Claus from “Elf” in the T.V. movie “Elf: Buddy’s Musical Christmas” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor, comedian & executive producer Kevin Farley chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his appearances on various Disney Channel series (That’s So Raven & Kickin’ It), writing a sketch with his brother, Chris Farley, for the T.V. show “All That,” working as an executive producer on the “I Am Chris Farley” documentary and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor and singer Robert Guillaume chats with host Tammy Tuckey about finding the voice for Rafiki in the 1994 film, “The Lion King,” winning a Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children (The Lion King) in 1995, advice for young performers who would like to work in the entertainment industry and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress and singer Laura Lees chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Esmeralda in the Disney’s MGM Studios production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame: A Musical Adventure,” accidentally breaking her finger during a HBOND performance, meeting with Make A Wish families as Esmeralda after the show and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, we welcome back director Jerry Rees, composer David Newman and animator Rebecca Rees to the show for the 2nd Anniversary of The Tiara Talk Show’s first episode (posted on August 3rd, 2013)! Jerry, David and Rebecca chat with host Tammy Tuckey about creating the 1987 Disney animated classic, “The Brave Little Toaster” and the film’s lasting legacy!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor, writer and producer Scott Weinger chats with host Tammy Tuckey about recording various scenes in “Aladdin” with the late Robin Williams, Netflix’s “Fuller House” reboot of the ABC T.V. show “Full House,” writing and producing the new musical T.V. series “Galavant” & "Black-ish" and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, D23 senior manager Jeffrey Epstein chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the upcoming 2015 Disney D23 Expo taking place in August at the Anaheim Convention Center, his favorite items found in the Walt Disney Archives, becoming an official D23 member and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voice-over actress Linda Larkin chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Robin Williams while recording the voice of Princess Jasmine in “Aladdin,” being inducted as Disney Legend at the D23 Expo 2011, the upcoming "Aladdin" panel at the 2015 D23 Expo and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voice-over actor Peter Renaday chats with host Tammy Tuckey about recording the voice of Henry and Max for the Country Bear Jamboree along with Thurl Ravenscroft and Frank Welker, meeting Walt Disney on the Disney Studio lot, acting opposite Brian Keith in a play version of “The Happiest Millionaire” put together by the Disney Players and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Cindy Morgan chats with host Tammy Tuckey about starring alongside Jeff Bridges & Bruce Boxleitner in the Disney cult classic, “Tron,” her character’s possible return the Tron film franchise, working in the broadcasting industry before her big break in Hollywood, improving various scenes with SNL alum Chevy Chase in “Caddyshack” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer and member of The Party, Chasen Hampton, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being an official Mouseketeer for The All New Mickey Mouse Club in 1989, the many celebrities encounters at Disney’s MGM Studios (from Audrey Hepburn to Bill Murray), the infamous MMC pie fight on the Studios backlot and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Disney animators Tom and Tony Bancroft (aka, the Bancroft Brothers) chat with host Tammy Tuckey about working in the Animator “Fishbowl” at The Magic of Disney Animation in Disney’s MGM Studios, Tony’s dead-on impression of Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove (a character in which he animated), Tom’s favorite celebrity encounter at the Studios, starting their own podcast about the animation industry and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Walt Disney World character actress Emma Jacobs chats with host Tammy Tuckey about performing at the Walt Disney World theme parks in various shows from Tarzan Rocks to Fantasmic, getting a chance to play Megara in the Hercules- Zero to Hero Victory Parade at MGM Studios, a positive experience she had as a young child that inspired her to work for the Disney Company and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, legendary Hollywood couple actor William Daniels and actress Bonnie Bartlett chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the lasting impact of the hit Disney Channel series “Boy Meets World” in which Daniels played the role of Mr. Feeny & Bartlett as Dean Bolander, working with one another on the set of “St. Elsewhere,” Mr. Feeny’s return to “Girl Meets World” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor James Drury chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Hayley Mills and Nancy Olson in the live-action Disney classic "Pollyanna" for the film’s 55th anniversary, an unpleasant encounter with a chimpanzee on the set of “The Virginian,” the lasting impact of "Pollyanna" & “The Virginian” T.V. series and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Disney animator Rebecca Rees chats with host Tammy Tuckey about meeting Robin Williams and Walter Cronkite on the set of the “Back to Neverland” short film, working as an animator for “The Brave Little Toaster” alongside her husband, director Jerry Rees, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of the Disney MGM Studios show, “Doug LIVE!”- John Gracey (Skeeter), Karin Amano (Porkchop) and Layden Sadecky (Doug)- chat with host Tammy Tuckey about “The Really Big Book of Dating” & Red Hots, favorite moments and songs from the musical, celebrities they got to meet backstage after a performance and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, legendary Hollywood actress and singer, Debbie Reynolds, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the possibility of returning for another Halloweentown sequel for Disney Channel, attending the opening day of Disneyland in 1955 as one of Walt Disney’s guests, advice for young performers in the entertainment industry and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Disney’s MGM Studios and EPCOT cast member Chris Iller chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a tour guide on the MGM Studios Backlot Tour when the park first opened in 1989, various celebrities who appeared on his tour over the years, his 1987 cast member video going viral & hitting over a million views on YouTube and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Disney theme park and cruise line director Chase Senge chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working behind-the-scenes for the opening of EPCOT & Disney’s MGM Studios, staging a musical adaption of “Pocahontas” at Walt Disney World, a new ‘Frozen’ update to the “Disney Dreams” musical onboard the Disney Magic cruise ship and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, voice-over artists Bill Rogers and Camille Dixon, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about providing the voices of the Disneyland (Rogers) and Disney's California Adventure (Dixon), their appearances at the “Voices of the Parks” panel at the annual Disney D23 Expo in California, what Disney attraction they would love to lend their voice-over for a day and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Disney animator and director Mark Henn chats with host Tammy Tuckey about directing the short film “John Henry” for the film’s 15th Anniversary, his special appearance on the 80’s sitcom “Full House,” working at The Magic of Animation pavilion at Disney’s MGM Studios and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, associate director of the Paper Mill Playhouse production of Disney’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Jeremy Scott Lapp, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside director Scott Schwartz (lyricist Stephen Schwartz’s son) to adapt the 1996 Disney film to the stage, the possibility of the show moving to Broadway or receiving a National Tour, which “Hunchback” character he portrayed in his own high school production of the classic Victor Hugo story and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, designer and director Don Dorsey chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the early stages of the “Fantasmic!” story at Disneyland, projects based on “The Haunted Mansion” and Walt Disney that never came to fruition, the lasting legacies of “The Main Street Electrical Parade” & “Reflections of Earth” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Disney animator Nik Ranieri chats with host Tammy Tuckey about animating the mischievous Meeko in “Pocahontas,” the Hades’ villain song that never was in “Hercules,” the adventures of Emperor Kuzco (as a human and llama!) and friends in “The Emperor’s New Groove” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Vice-President of Entertainment for the Walt Disney Company, Douglas May, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working for over 15 years for the Company, being a producer on “Tarzan Rocks” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the 23-year long run of “Voyage of the Little Mermaid,” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Disneyland cast member Richard Ferrin chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as the President of the Disneyland Alumni Club, organizing the 50th Anniversary celebration of Disneyland with Wally Boag, Roy E. Disney & Art Linkletter, appearing in the Main Street Electrical Parade as King Lion and more for the latest edition of Cast Member Corner!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Disney Legend and animator Floyd Norman chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working for Walt Disney on the classic animated film, “Sleeping Beauty”, returning to the Walt Disney Animation Studios as a story artist in 1996 for “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, being inducted as a Disney Legend and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the original cast of the Disney’s MGM Studios show, “Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage”- Galen Fott (Gaston), Scott Perman (Cogsworth), Keith Wilson (Dancer/Swing), Jonathan Williams (Cogsworth), Joy Andersen Bowes (Dancer), Jeff LePoutre (The Prince/Dancer) and Andrea Canny (Belle)- chat with host Tammy Tuckey about meeting various celebrities at the Studios (including Celine Dion & Donald O’Connor), backstage & on-stage pranks on other cast members and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor Daniel Huttlestone chats with host Tammy Tuckey about auditioning and landing the coveted role of Jack in Disney’s “INTO THE WOODS”, working alongside critically-acclaimed choreographer and director Rob Marshall, playing Xbox off-set with cast member James Corden and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Walt Disney World cast member Jordan Peterson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about mastering specific Disney character accents (including Captain Jack Sparrow’s), portraying Prince Eric in Voyage of the Little Mermaid, advice for future Disney College Program students and more, for our latest edition of Cast Member Corner!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Disney animator Glen Keane chats with host Tammy Tuckey about animating and directing his latest animated short, “The Duet,” blending hand drawn animation with CG for the “Treasure Planet” character John Silver, working with the members of Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men & more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, composer and voice-over artist Mike Brassell, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his voice-over work for the Tomorrowland Transit Authority Peoplemover & Living with the Land attractions at Walt Disney World, his cameo appearance in the Disney animated short film “John Henry,” working at The Magic of Animation building at Disney’s MGM Studios and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, original Mouseketeer Bobby Burgess chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working as a Mouseketeer for Walt Disney alongside Annette Funicello, dancing his way onto The Lawrence Welk Show, being neighbors with 90’s Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, composer Gavin Greenaway chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the 15th anniversary of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth”, the inspiration behind the theme to EPCOT’s first parade called “Tapestry of Nations”, his music being heard around the world for the New Millennium celebration & more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the dance cast of the Disneyland attraction CAPTAIN EO- Felix Montano, Mary Ann Hermansen, Robin Summerfield-Miller Magliato, Lezlie Mogell and Helene Phillips- chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the initial dance auditions for Captain EO, working alongside Michael Jackson & Francis Ford Coppola while making the film, meeting Elizabeth Taylor & Fred Astaire on set and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Walt Disney World cast member Duncan McPherson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working at the Disney Parks for more than 15 years, which Innoventions “Where’s the Fire?” team- Findmores or Searchwells- is his favorite, his advice for first-time Walt Disney World visitors and more for our latest edition of Cast Member Corner!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy), Jason Marsden (voice of Max Goof) & screenwriter Jymn Magon chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the 20th anniversary of “A Goofy Movie,” the catchy tunes in the film like “After Today,” what Powerline’s original name was in early drafts of the script, the possibility of another sequel to “A Goofy Movie” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actor Steve Vinovich chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Tim Allen in the holiday classic “THE SANTA CLAUSE” and the hit T.V. show “Home Improvement,” starring in Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana” as the high school principal, filming “Awakenings” with Julliard colleague Robin Williams & more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, former Walt Disney theme park Imagineer Mark Eades chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his humble beginnings working at Disneyland as a college student, how he found the perfect voice for Captain Rex in the original Star Tours attraction, what movie scene was removed from The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios three months before the park’s opening & more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, film composer David Newman chats with host Tammy Tuckey about composing his all-time favorite score for the Disney cult classic, “The Brave Little Toaster,” working alongside Tim Burton on the original 1984 “Frankenweenie” short film, his favorite song from Disney’s “Mary Poppins” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, actress Cindy Sorenson chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Michael Jackson, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola for the 1986 Disneyland film, “CAPTAIN EO,” meeting celebrities like Barbra Streisand and the late Elizabeth Taylor on & off the set, creating the characters of Idee and Odee with co-star Debbie Lee Carrington (Idee) and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, film composer John Debney chats with host Tammy Tuckey about creating the soundtrack to “The Emperor’s New Groove,” a potential sequel to the cult Disney Halloween classic, “Hocus Pocus,” his latest collaboration with director Jon Favreau for the Disney remake of “The Jungle Book,” family friend & Disney Legend Richard Sherman, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Marsha Thomason, actress in “THE HAUNTED MANSION,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Eddie Murphy in Disney’s 2003 film, “The Haunted Mansion”, the gorgeous (but heavy!) dresses she got to wear in the movie, the many laughs on set while filming, the final season of her hit T.V. show “White Collar” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Michael McShane, actor in “TOWER OF TERROR,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Steve Guttenberg & Kirsten Dunst in the made-for-TV film, voicing the twin pillbugs Tuck & Roll in Pixar’s “A BUG’S LIFE,” the special gift Walt Disney gave to his mother years ago and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Dina Waters, actress in “THE HAUNTED MANSION,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working alongside Wallace Shawn as Emma the maid in Disney’s 2003 film, “The Haunted Mansion,” karaoke nights with the cast & crew (including director Rob Minkoff!), the criticisms the film received in its initial release, her appearance in the remake of “Freaky Friday” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Doug Jones, actor & contortionist, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying the loveable zombie, Billy Butcherson, in Disney’s cult classic, “HOCUS POCUS”, Bette Midler saving his life, a possible “Hocus Pocus” sequel, his connection to Guillermo del Toro’s “The Haunted Mansion” movie as the Hatbox Ghost and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Mark Silverman, voice of ROD SERLING in "THE TWILIGHT ZONE TOWER OF TERROR," chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voice-over work for the Disney Company, being hand picked by Rod Serling’s widow, Carol Serling, to voice Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction in Disney’s MGM Studios, being a fan of 1940 Disney classic, “Pinocchio”, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Mary Setrakian, vocal teacher for Disney Theatrical Productions, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working with the cast of Disney’s “The Lion King” & “Aida,” training notable movie stars like Kate Winslet, teaching vocal masterclasses in New York, portraying Bert in a camp production of “Mary Poppins,” giving voice lessons to Nicole Kidman on Sting’s piano and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Kellie Coffey, lead singer of EPCOT’s “ILLUMINATIONS: REFLECTIONS OF EARTH,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about her early singing career, recording the demo track of “When She Loved Me” for Toy Story 2, her upcoming music projects and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Cyndi Vicino, actor in "SING ME A STORY WITH BELLE," chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Inez, the mail lady, on the Disney Channel show, “Sing Me A Story with Belle,” what it was like to work with the cast, being a voice-over artist and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jill Marie Burke, Disneyland character actress, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about portraying Pocahontas in the Disneyland stage version of “The Spirit of Pocahontas,” performing magic tricks as Princess Jasmine, meeting John Stamos in the Disneyland theme park and more for the latest segment of Cast Member Corner!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, John Hoffman, actor & writer, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the quick transition for the play “Northern Lights” from stage to screen, the film’s premiere as the first Disney Channel Original Movie, filming hilarious scenes with Academy Award winner Diane Keaton, real-life inspiration for character backstories and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jim Cummings, voice-over artist, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about being up against Harry Connick Jr. for the role of Ray the Lightning Bug, the 5th anniversary of “The Princess and the Frog”, voicing the character Big Book in the Disney Channel T.V. series “Sing Me A Story with Belle”, working with the Sherman Brothers and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Stephen Full, Emmy-nominated voice actor, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his recent Emmy nomination, playing pranks with the cast of “Dog With A Blog”, his spot-on Goofy impression and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, we welcome back writer and director, Jerry Rees, to the show for the 1st Anniversary of The Tiara Talk Show’s FIRST episode (posted on August 3rd, 2013)! Jerry Rees chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the making of EPCOT attraction, Cranium Command, with a surprise guest, his most-recent upcoming project, The Marvel Experience and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of Disney’s MGM Studios show, “The Spirit of Pocahontas”- Audri T. Dalio (Pocahontas), Jeff LePoutre (Male Dancer/Swing), Glenn Arceneaux (Warrior/Deer/Canoe), Martin Olvera (Bear/Swing), Michael Hartson (John Smith), Juan Castro (Medicine Man/Swing) and Mark Taylor (John Smith)- chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the deleted scenes from the musical, funny mishaps that happened on stage during performances, John Smith’s hair and more for the latest segment of Cast Member Corner!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Yehaa Bob Jackson, character performer at Walt Disney World, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about the creation of the Yehaa Bob character, audience participation during his shows, performing at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney. his favorite sets to play and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, the cast of Disney’s MGM Studios show, “The Spirit of Pocahontas”- Ellen Sowney Sallin (Pocahontas), Rick De Jesus (Warrior/Swing), Cindy Long (Elder Woman/Swing), Renee L Roman Nose (Summer Woman/Swing), Melinda Carmen Acosta (Nakoma), Joseph Melendez (Storyteller/Swing) and Cindy Haroutunian (Summer Woman)- chat with host Tammy Tuckey about the audition process for the show, the musical’s untimely departure from Studios, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Richard Bellis, music composer, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about arranging music for several different attractions, some of his favorites Disney scores to compose, the famous chime he created for the Star Tours attraction, almost becoming a Mouseketeer and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Barbara Brauner and James Iver Mattson, authors of “Oh My Godmother” book series, chat with host Tammy Tuckey about fairy godmothers, the pros and cons of magical powers, their favorite characters to write for in the “Oh My Godmother” series, and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ron Schneider, author of “FROM DREAMER TO DREAMFINDER: A LIFE AND LESSONS LEARNED IN 40 YEARS BEHIND A NAME TAG”, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his appearance with Danny Kaye on the “EPCOT Center: The Opening Celebration” T.V. special, Dreamfinder’s special appearance at 2011 Destination D and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Caitlin Carver, breakout star of ABC Family’s T.V. show “The Fosters,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about her first T.V. appearance on Disney Channel’s “So Random!”, her upcoming role as Hayley Heniz on ABC Family’s T.V. show “The Fosters”, her favorite styles of dance and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Disney Legend Ron Logan, former executive Vice President & executive producer for Walt Disney Entertainment, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about producing several Disney Theme Park shows & parades, his beginning years working for The Walt Disney Company at Disneyland, “The Hunchback of Notre Dame: A Musical Adventure” stage show and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ron Husband, author of “QUICK SKETCHING WITH RON HUSBAND,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about his latest book, his 38 years working for the Disney Company as a character animator, working on films like Atlantis: The Lost Empire & Treasure Planet and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Ridley Pearson, author of “KINGDOM KEEPERS VII: The Insider” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about writing the “Peter & the Starcatchers” series with Dave Barry, several trips aboard the Disney Cruise ships, a Kingdom Keepers spin-off series, a possible Kingdom Keepers movie and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Jeff Blyth, film director and writer, chats with host Tammy Tuckey about filming the EPCOT Circle Vision 360 film “REFLECTIONS OF CHINA,” the most challenging scenes to film in Walt Disney World/Disneyland Paris “The Timekeeper” attraction, the trials & tribulations of creating a film, his favorite Disney character and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Anne Serling, daughter of the late Rod Serling and author of “AS I KNEW HIM: My Dad, Rod Serling,” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about memories with her father, the inspiration to write her own memoir and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Mindy Johnson, author of “TINKER BELL: AN EVOLUTION” chats with host Tammy Tuckey about researching Tinker Bell’s backstory, getting the chance to talk with Disney Legend Alice Davis about her husband, Marc Davis’, creative process behind creating Tinker Bell, her favorite Disney song and more!
The kid cast of jungle explorers in “FLIK’S MUSICAL ADVENTURE”- Amie Archbold, Brittany O’Shea, Dominique Lawson, Kalina Nakamoto, Justien Young, Thea Caberas and Joshua Gangelhoff- join us this week on The Tiara Talk Show to talk about their scary encounter on board Animal Kingdom's DINOSAUR! ride, cast crushes, dancing with orangutans and more!
Cast members of “SEBASTIAN’S CARIBBEAN JAMBOREE”- Leslie Ferderigos, Cullen Douglas and Jim Coleman - join us this week on The Tiara Talk Show to talk about filming the concert, working with Samuel E. Wright and more!
In this episode of “The Tiara Talk Show”, Dave Bossert chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working with former CEO and executive producer of the Disney Company, Roy E. Disney, a possible sequel to his book “Remembering Roy E. Disney: Memories and Photos of a Storied Life” and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Kimberly J. Brown chats with host Tammy Tuckey about working with actress Debbie Reynolds, her favorite Halloween candy, funny moments from behind-the-scenes while filming “HALLOWEENTOWN” and more!
In this episode of “The Tiara Talk Show,” Erin Adams and Marissa Rago chat with host Tammy Tuckey about working with director Rob Marshall & Kathy Bates on the T.V. film, "Annie," the filming of the orphanage pillowfight and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, singer Kal David chats with host Tammy Tuckey about voicing the audio-animatronic alien Sonny Eclipse at Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe, singing to Goofy about health at the Wonders of Live Pavilion and more!
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Bruce Broughton chats with host Tammy Tuckey about composing the score for the EPCOT attraction “Ellen’s Energy Adventure” & “The Rescuers Down Under” and more!
For our first interview, we welcome writer and director Jerry Rees to the show to discuss his first collaboration with The Walt Disney Company- a small film called “Back to Neverland,” starring Robin Williams and the late Walter Cronkite.
In this episode of The Tiara Talk Show, Corey Burton (Gaetan "Mole" Molière) & Don Novello (Vinny Santorini) chat with host Tammy Tuckey to celebrate the upcoming 20th anniversary of "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"!