In this nostalgic and wildly fun episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, legendary TV host Marc Summers joins Gentry to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Double Dare, the messy, groundbreaking game show that helped put Nickelodeon on the map and became a defining piece of childhood for an entire generation.

Marc is celebrating with Marc Summers & Friends’ 40 Year Double Dare Reunion, a special one-night-only event bringing fans back into the world of slime, physical challenges, behind-the-scenes stories, and classic Double Dare chaos. In-person tickets are sold out, but fans can still pre-order the on-demand video, which includes the full reunion event plus a behind-the-scenes featurette.

Fans can pre-order the pay-per-view video here:
https://www.marcsummerslive.com/

Gentry and Marc talk about both being from Indiana, Marc’s early path into television through magic, and how that opened doors into entertainment. Marc also reflects on coming up through The Comedy Store, crossing paths with comedy legends including David Letterman, and how his journey eventually led him to college in Boston.

Of course, the conversation dives deep into Double Dare: how the famous slime was made, what it was like working with screaming kids every day, the insanity of the physical challenges, and why the show still means so much to fans four decades later.

From magic and comedy clubs to Nickelodeon history and gallons of slime, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and behind-the-scenes memories from one of television’s most beloved hosts.

In this fascinating episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, legendary actor Kelsey Grammer joins Gentry to talk about his new sci-fi mystery film, Lars Shrike Walks the Night. In the film, Grammer plays Lars Shrike, a mysterious character who may have escaped from a writer’s imagination and must navigate the real world with only fragments of understanding. The film arrives on digital platforms July 24.

Watch the trailer here: Lars Shrike Walks the Night Official Trailer
Watch or find the movie here: Lars Shrike Walks the Night on Apple TV

Kelsey and Gentry dive into the film’s unusual concept, what drew him to the role, and how a story about reality, imagination, and identity gave him something different to explore as an actor.

The conversation also looks back at two of the most iconic sitcoms in television history: Cheers and Frasier. Kelsey reflects on the legacy of Dr. Frasier Crane, how the character evolved over the years, and why audiences have connected with him for generations.

Gentry and Kelsey also talk about his meeting with Donald Trump, his personal meditation practices, and how he finds calm and balance in a busy life. Plus, Kelsey shares the wild story of what it was like to be struck by lightning and live to tell the tale.

In this nostalgic and fun-filled episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, actor and legendary voice performer John Ratzenberger joins Gentry to talk about his return to the world of Pixar in Toy Story 5. The new film brings the beloved toys back for a fresh adventure where classic, old-fashioned playthings face off against modern technology. Disney describes the story as “Toy meets Tech,” with Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang navigating a world where screens and gadgets are changing the way kids play.

Fans can watch the official trailer here: Toy Story 5 Official Trailer
Fans can get tickets and showtimes here: Toy Story 5 Tickets

John and Gentry dive into his long history with Pixar, where Ratzenberger became a fan favorite through memorable roles across the studio’s films. He talks about the craft of voice acting, how he approaches animated characters, and what makes bringing a toy, bug, monster, car, or character to life so different from live-action performance.

The two also have fun talking about their favorite childhood toys and how Toy Story 5 taps into a question every generation can relate to: what happens when the toys we grew up loving have to compete with the newest technology?

Of course, no conversation with John Ratzenberger would be complete without talking about Cheers. John reflects on playing the unforgettable Cliff Clavin, what it was like being part of one of television’s most beloved sitcoms, and how that character still lives on with fans today.

Fans can revisit Cliff Clavin moments from Cheers here: Cliff Clavin Doing Stand-up

From Pixar memories and voice acting secrets to Cheers, childhood nostalgia, and the future of play, this episode is packed with stories from one of entertainment’s most recognizable voices.