Retire From Show Biz? No Thanks!

Retire from Show Biz? No Thanks! • Watch Full Program Below

Originally webcast live January 31, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. Pacific Time.


Inspired by the forthcoming documentary Troupers by Saratoga Ballantine and Dea Lawrence.

Visit www.troupersthemovie.com.










Meet five successful actors who debuted when TV was brand new. What does take to keep working through decades of auditions, economic reversals and new technologies? These wise, funny veterans share their perspectives on the power of perseverance —
AND entertainment legend Jerry Lewis surprises the star panelists and audience!




Special Guest Panelists

Kaye Ballard, The Mothers-In-Law, The Tonight Show

Pat Carroll, The Danny Thomas Show, The Little Mermaid

Anne Jeffreys, Topper, Falcon Crest

Marvin Kaplan, Top Cat, Alice

Charlotte Rae, Car 54, Where Are You?, The Facts of Life



Moderated By

Illeana Douglas, Actor, Writer, Producer



Produced By

Arthur Greenwald






An Original Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Webcast Program



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