Episode 385: Danielle Morrow (Actress)
On today’s episode of Jake’s Happy Nostalgia Show, we’re joined by actress Danielle Morrow! Starting her career as a Groundlings alum before venturing into television and film, Danielle looks back on portraying the fan-favorite character Nora Dershlit on Nickelodeon’s iCarly, as well as reprising the infamous role on Sam & Cat and in the iCarly […]
Episode 384: Jerry Rees (Director, Producer, & Writer)
In today's episode of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by director, producer, and writer Jerry Rees! From early Disney classics to groundbreaking hybrid features, Jerry has left an undeniable mark on the art of animation and themed entertainment. Jerry reflects on his early Disney career animating on beloved projects like The Small One, Winnie […]
Episode 383: Mike Pantuso (Visual Artist)
This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by visual artist Mike Pantuso! With a multi-talented career spanning animation, set design, and graphic art, Mike has played a vital role in crafting the look of iconic television across both children's programming and prime-time hits. Mike discusses his 20-year run with Sesame Street from 1987 […]
Episode 382: Rich Fogel (Writer)
This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by veteran animation writer Rich Fogel! Across a powerhouse career, Rich has penned stories for some of the most celebrated animated classics in cartoon history. Rich shares memories from writing fan-favorite hits like The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo, The Smurfs, Muppet Babies, Taz-Mania, Pinky and the […]
Episode 381: Dan Yaccarino (Author, Illustrator, & TV Creator)
This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by acclaimed author, illustrator, and television creator Dan Yaccarino! With a decorated career spanning picture books and iconic children's television, Dan reflects on bringing the soothing, friendly world of Oswald to Nick Jr., as well as designing the iconic character looks for the hit series The […]
Episode 380: Samuel Vincent (Voice Actor)
This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by voice actor Samuel Vincent! Samuel looks back on voicing Edd, better known as Double D, on Ed, Edd n Eddy, as well as Baby Bugs Bunny, Baby Daffy Duck, and Baby Tweety on Baby Looney Tunes. He also discusses bringing Krypto to life on Krypto […]
Episode 379: Michael Healy & Kimberly Luce (Original Movies & Scheduling Executives)
This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by Disney Channel's former SVP of Original Movies, Michael Healy, alongside returning guest and Director of Program Scheduling, Kimberly Luce! Have you ever wondered how a Disney Channel Original Movie gets made? In this episode, we reflect on dozens of beloved DCOMs like Zenon, Smart House, […]
Episode 378: Laurie Berkner #2 (Singer-Songwriter & Musician)
This week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we welcome back acclaimed children's singer-songwriter and musician Laurie Berkner! Laurie joins us again to discuss her newest album, Walking with the Penguins, and the inspiration behind its playful songs, memorable melodies, and interactive adventures for young listeners. Laurie shares how Walking with the Penguins came together, the […]
Episode 377: Kimberly Luce (Director of Program Scheduling)
Also this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we're joined by director of program scheduling Kimberly Luce! Kimberly takes us behind the scenes of one of the most important, but often unseen parts of television, sharing what it was like planning programming for Disney Channel and ABC Kids during the early 2000s. Kimberly reflects on […]
Episode 376: Brandon Smith #2 (Puppeteer)
First up this week on Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we welcome back puppeteer Brandon Smith! Since 2022, Brandon has been a Muppet performer on Sesame Street, starting with playing Jamal in the YouTube video Wes' First Barbershop Haircut and working on the series since Season 54. When we first spoke with Brandon, he had just […]