MOONLIGHTING IS STREAMING!
Moonlighting began streaming on HULU on October 10, 2023!
Grace and Shawna review some of the music changes that have been made to get Moonlighting streaming on HULU.
Due to the many songs that were on Moonlighting, it was a difficult task to get it streaming due to all the music rights.
Some songs had to go, but many have remained in the show.
Have a listen to what Grace and Shawna have to say about the changes.
GLENN GORDON CARON
Creator & Executive Producer
Glenn Gordon Caron is an American Writer, Director, and Producer, best known for the television series Moonlighting in the 1980s and Medium in the 2000s.
Grace and Shawna interview Glenn about his experiences in creating this Emmy Award-winning TV Series.
They discuss the behind-the-scenes fast-paced environment due to Cybill and Bruce being in the majority of the scenes. They also chat about the cast and crew, the late scripts, the guest stars, the fast dialogue, the cinematography, the various directors, and dealing with the network to ensure his vision for the show came to fruition.
Glenn also talks about his many fond memories of the show, one, in particular, was asking Orson Welles to do an introduction to the episode “The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice”.
Caron subsequently co-produced the first 12 episodes of Remington Steele (NBC, 1982-’87) before leaving to form his own company, Picturemaker Productions.
Glenn was invited by ABC to write a pilot for the network. The first two pilots did not receive a series order, but Caron’s third attempt was his award-winning script for Moonlighting. Caron created Moonlighting (ABC, 1985-’89), a worldwide hit that revitalized the career of Cybill Shepherd and launched the career of Bruce Willis
Between its third and fourth seasons, Caron directed his first feature film, Clean and Sober (1988), starring Michael Keaton. Caron then directed three more feature films — Wilder Napalm (1993) Love Affair (1994), and Picture Perfect (1997), starring Jennifer Aniston — before returning to television in 1999.
Caron wrote and produced episodes of the first and second seasons of the FX series Tyrant, and in the spring of 2017, he joined CBS’s Bull as a consulting producer.
Glenn Gordon Caron was the recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Television Writer Award at the Austin Film Festival. He was also nominated for four Prime Time Emmy Awards for his work on Moonlighting between 1986 and 1987.
Glenn won a Writers Guild of America Award for his 1985 pilot script for Moonlighting.
This interview is a great insight into the making of Moonlighting!
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CYBILL SHEPHERD
ACTRESS & SINGER
In this Bonus Interview Episode of Moonlighting The Podcast, Shawna and Grace were very excited and thrilled to have Cybill Shepherd join them.
She talks about her life with Film Director Peter Bogdanovich, having Orson Welles as a house guest, and behind-the-scenes details about the Moonlighting set and so much more.
Originally from Memphis Tennessee, at the age of 16, she won the Miss Teenage Memphis title. Soon she was being cast in various modelling campaigns and became the “it” girl on the cover of magazines such as Teen and Glamour. In 1970 Director, Peter Bogdanovich saw Cybill’s image on the cover of a glamour magazine, THIS, moment sealed her future in the limelight. He cast her in his upcoming movie “The Last Picture Show” which was a major success. She went on to do “The Heartbreak Kid”, “Daisy Miller”, “At Long Last Love”, and then another success “Taxi Driver”.
In 1983 Cybill was cast in the NBC television drama “The Yellow Rose.”
In 1985 she was approached by Glenn Gordon Caron to star as Madolyn Hayes in a “hawksian” style comedy called Moonlighting. (Referring to the American Director, Howard Hawks.)
Since then she’s gone on to do numerous movies such as “Chances Are” in 1989.
Cybill has appeared in many TV shows but in 1995 Cybill got her own sitcom called “Cybill” which ran from 1995-1998.
In 2000 Cybill released her autobiography called “Cybill Disobedience” which became a best-seller.
She appeared in 19 episodes of the series “The L Word” alongside her daughter Clementine, from 2007-2009.
In 2012 Cybill made her Broadway debut in “The Best Man.”
Most recently she starred in “Being Rose” in 2017, and in 2023 she starred in “How to Murder Your Husband: The Nancy Brophy Story.”
And she shows no signs of stopping!
Please enjoy this special bonus episode with the very beautiful Cybill Shepherd!
A very special thank you to Glenn Gordon Caron, Executive Producer, Moonlighting.
JAY DANIEL
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER & DIRECTOR
Grace and Shawna interview the Executive Producer and one of the Directors of Moonlighting, JAY DANIEL.
Jay was also an Executive Producer on many other shows such as;
- Roseanne – 99 episodes ’90-’94
- Cybill – 29 episodes ’95-’96
- The Naked Truth ’97
Jay talks about how he started in the business, the clocks on the eastern building, Bruce and Cybill’s relationship, working on the Cybill show, working on Roseanne, and Glenn’s process to get the script the way he wanted it to be.
He also discusses Gerry Finnerman who was the Director of Photography, and Robert Turturice the costume designer for Cybill on Moonlighting.
We enjoyed hearing about the creation of the Atomic Shakespeare episode and how some of the Moonlighting locations were chosen. We talked about the memorable episode “T’was the episode before Christmas”, and you should hear his reaction to how many door slams there are so far!
AND SO MUCH MORE!!
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jeff reno
ron osborn
WRITERS / SENIOR PRODUCERS
Jeff Reno & Ron Osborn are a writing team responsible for many episodes of Moonlighting. They also served as Producers on the show.
Their many other credits include: Duckman Private Dick/Family Man, Mork & Mindy, Meet Joe Black and The West Wing.
Jeff and Ron talk about how they met in the early days and their writing relationship along the way. They also give a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Moonlighting.
And of course, we talked about their process, inspiration, and approach to writing “Atomic Shakespeare” in iambic pentameter.
CURTIS ARMSTRONG
ACTOR – WRITER – PRODUCER
Grace and Shawna interview Curtis Armstrong, who became a regular member of the Moonlighting series from season three.
Curtis explains how he has reached the milestone of 50 years in the business. He began acting in theatre productions, then moved on to films and TV.
Curtis is best known for his role as “Booger” in Revenge of The Nerds films, and of course, Herbert Viola, Agnes Dipesto’s love interest on Moonlighting.
He played Miles Dalby in the film Risky Business and, Record Producer “Ahmet Ertegun” in the film, Ray. He was “Metatron” on the TV Series Supernatural.
Not only has he worked in theatre, movies and TV, Curtis is also known for providing his voice for such characters as “Maru” in the animated film Planes: Fire and Rescue, “Ezekiel the Cockroach” on Doom Patrol, and “Robot Default” on Robot and Monster.
SHERYL MAIN
POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – MOONLIGHTING
PUBLICIST
DENNIS DUGAN
ACTOR – DIRECTOR – SCREENWRITER
On this episode of Moonlighting the Podcast, Grace Chivell and Shawna Saari are joined by two very special guests with incredible behind-the-scenes stories.
Sheryl Main, the post-production supervisor on the series, and Dennis Dugan, who appeared in four episodes, and went on to direct five episodes in season five, share their memories of working on one of television’s most groundbreaking and chaotic productions. From the demanding hours and fast-paced filming schedule to the friendships, creative risks, and unforgettable moments on set, Sheryl and Dennis take listeners inside the world of Moonlighting like never before. They also discuss how the series helped shape their future careers in Hollywood and reveal some fantastic behind-the-scenes gems along the way.
With Dennis and Sheryl being longtime friends, the conversation is relaxed, funny, and packed with stories fans will love.
If you’ve ever wondered what it was really like behind the camera during the making of Moonlighting, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
SCOTT RYAN
AUTHOR & PUBLISHER
MOONLIGHTING, AN ORAL HISTORY
Scott Ryan is the Managing Editor of The Blue Rose Magazine and the author of many books such as;
- Thirty Something
- The Last Days of Letterman
- Twin Peaks
- Fire Walk with Me; Your Laura Disappeared, and of course, the book that we are all so happy that he wrote,
- Moonlighting, An Oral History!
He is also the Co-President of Fayetteville Mafia Press and host of The Red Room Podcast
Scott talks about his many memories of Moonlighting and how he aspired to be David Addison. A long-time Moonlighting fan he decided to go on an adventure and contact the major players of this Emmy-award-winning show from the 80s and put together an oral history taboot!
Thank you Scott for such an enjoyable and insightful interview. Click below to listen!
Moonlighting – An Oral History
SCOTT RYAN TALKS season four
In this episode, Grace and Shawna sit down with writer and pop-culture historian Scott Ryan to talk all things Moonlighting and beyond. Scott shares his thoughts on “Cool Hand Dave: Part Two” and offers insights into Season Four of Moonlighting—its surprises, its shifts, and its lasting legacy.
Scott is the acclaimed author of Moonlighting: An Oral History, as well as several celebrated works including Twin Peaks – Fire Walk With Me, and The Last Decade of Cinema. He also published our very own book, Moonlighting – An Episode Guide.
Join us for a lively, thoughtful conversation with one of the foremost chroniclers of the series we love.
SEAN O’CONNELL
BEST SELLING AUTHOR
Sean O’Connell is the Managing Director of CinemaBlend, a globally recognized entertainment news website. He has been covering the film industry for 25 years and his byline has appeared in USA Today, The Washington Post, and Fandango.
He is the Best-Selling Author of “Release the Snyder Cut”, and the Spider-Man film history book “With Great Power.”
In this episode, Grace and Shawna talk to Sean about his new book called, “Bruce Willis: Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon.” Click the link below to purchase your copy from Amazon.
BRUCE WILLIS
Celebrating the Cinematic Legacy of
an Unbreakable Hollywood Icon
JERRY O’CONNELL
ACTOR AND HUGE MOONLIGHTING FAN!
Like Grace and Shawna, Actor Jerry O’Connell has been a devoted Moonlighting Fan from the beginning. In this episode, he shares his memories of being a teenager watching Moonlighting and the effect it has had on his life since. But first a little bit about Jerry.
He began his acting career at a very young age. He was featured in some commercial and TV work. But he got his big break in 1986, when at the ripe old age of 12, he played the role of “Vern Tessio” in the popular film Stand by Me, opposite River Phoenix and Corey Feldman.
After that, he worked on many TV-Movies and TV series, one of them being, a starring role in My Secret Identity from 1988 to 1991. In 1993, he starred in Calendar Girl opposite Jason Priestley.
And, how can we forget when back in 1996 Jerry landed the role of the superstar quarterback, ”Frank Cushman” in the successful film Jerry McGuire opposite Tom Cruise?
In 1999 he played Mariah Carey’s boyfriend in her music video “Heartbreaker”. The best part, by the way, is when she poured coke in his lap!
From 1995-1999 he starred in the TV Series Sliders. In 1997 he starred in Scream 2, and in 1999 he starred in the film Body Shots.
He has also appeared in movies such as:
Tomcats (2001),
Buying the Cow (2002),
Kangaroo Jack (2003), Yours, Mine & Ours (2005),
Man About Town (2006) and
Room 6 (2006).
He starred in 88 episodes of Crossing Jordan from 2002 to 2007
If you’re a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you will know that Jerry starred in three episodes as George Cooper Jr. Or should we say “Georgie.”
More recently he was the voice of Commander Jack Ransom in Star Trek: Lower Decks, and, he is currently a Co-Host on the CBS Daytime talk show, “The Talk”
Not only is he a talented actor, but he is also a producer, writer and director.
Jerry, thank you for sharing your memories of Moonlighting, on Moonlighting The Podcast!
MARGIE ARNETT
Cybill Shepherd’s Stand-in & Body Double
In this special episode of Moonlighting The Podcast, Grace and Shawna are joined by Margie Arnett, who worked as Cybill
Shepherd’s stand-in and body double on Moonlighting.
Margi joined the series during Season Four, beginning with the episode Tracks of My Tears, and continued working on the
show throughout Season Five. Her unique role placed her right in the middle of the production, giving her a fascinating behind-the-scenes perspective on what it was like to work on one of television’s most iconic shows.
Margi also worked with Cybill Shepherd on the 1989 film Chances Are, once again serving as her stand-in and body double.
Beyond Moonlighting, Margi appeared as an extra and in small roles across a number of television shows and films, including Once a Hero, Beauty and the Beast, 8 Again!, Trouble in the City of Angels and Little Nikita.
During our conversation, Margi shares memories from her time on the Moonlighting set, what the job of a stand-in and body double actually involved, and some wonderful behind-the-scenes stories from working alongside Cybill Shepherd and the cast and crew.
For fans who love discovering what happened when the cameras weren’t rolling, this is another fascinating glimpse behind-the-scenes of Moonlighting.
Join Grace and Shawna for this very special conversation with Margie Arnett.
danielle la bue
WRITER / FAN-FICTION WRITER
About Our Guest – Danielle La Bue
This week we’re delighted to welcome back our good friend, Danielle La Bue, to Moonlighting The Podcast.
Danielle has been a valued guest on the show several times, sharing her extensive knowledge of the original Moonlighting shooting scripts and offering fascinating behind-the-scenes insights that fans have come to love.
In this episode we discuss a few episode scripts from Season Two.
Away from Moonlighting, Danielle writes under the pen name Daniella Blue, authoring Young Adult Fiction and Romantasy novels. She is also an avid athlete, a former ski racer, and, just like us, has an enduring love of 1980s television.
Her brand-new novel, Match Point, is available now, joining her previous books Treading Water and False Start. If you’d like to support Danielle’s work, be sure to check out all three books, available through Amazon.
We always enjoy having Danielle on the podcast and are grateful for the passion, knowledge, and enthusiasm she brings to every appearance.
Danielle LaBue, is a dedicated member of the Moonlighting Community as a whole and, of course, a valued member of the Moonlighting The Podcast Community.
She was one of the first to start a FanFic website called “Virtual Moonlighting” back in 1998.
Danielle has all the scripts from the five seasons, and shares some episodes with us today. She goes through minor and major script changes from the first draft to the final draft of a particular episode.
Today, she talks about “Big Man On Mulberry Street” and “The Son Also Rises” from Season 3. Also “The Flesh Was Made Word,” & “Maddie Hayes Got Married” from Season 4.
Grace reviews her first draft script of “Atomic Shakespeare” and explains various script changes.
Thanks, Danielle for joining us and enlightening us with some explosive information! This is a must-listen!
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