Receiving an accidental laugh in front of the right person paved the way to becoming a contract player at Universal. Sharon Gless shares the story of her life with me as we dive into passages from her memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints"

My guest, Sharon Gless and I discuss:

-Sharon's memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints"
-Sharon's powerful grandparents
-The accident that changed her life forever
-Landing the role of Christine Cagney on 'Cagney & Lacey'
-Landing the role on 'House Calls'
-A memorable party prank with Lynn Redgrave
-Rehab for both Cagney and Sharon
-Sharon's Emmy award-winning role as Cagney in the episode Turn Turn Turn part 2
-Sharon's memorable and traumatizing role on Nip/Tuck
-Sharon's friendship with Tyne Daly
-Jack Colvin
-Meeting Paul McCartney
-Originating the role of Annie for the stage play, Misery

And many, many more stories... you're going to love my conversation with Sharon Gless!

0:00 Introduction
3:04 Sharon Gless Joins the Conversation
3:21 Discussing Sharon Gless's Memoir and Acting Journey
4:14 Insights into "Nip/Tuck" Role and Character Experiences
6:35 Personal Anecdotes and Behind-the-Scenes Stories
8:45 Exploring Family Background and Personal Stories
12:48 Unique Family Experiences with Film Industry Icons
16:14 Dining Etiquette and Personal Anecdotes
19:38 Sharon's Acting Aspirations and Breaking into the Industry
22:38 Escape from Grandmother and Beginning of Independence
26:37 Acting Class Experiences and Influence
31:00 Unexpected Breakthroughs and Acting Opportunities
34:06 Challenges and Triumphs in "House Calls"
37:25 Cagney & Lacey's Groundbreaking Impact and Behind-the-Scenes
44:44 Memorable Encounters and Misunderstandings with Celebrities
47:07 Reflecting on "Misery" Stage Play and Tackling Challenging Roles
53:36 Paul McCartney Encounter and Unforgettable Moments