"The Mommies" (Carol Christensen & Marilyn Kentz) hilariously spill the beans (and chili) on their accidental rocket ride from a suburban cul-de-sac to Hollywood TV sitcom and talk show stardom, and the perks that came with it, like scoring bloody ringside seats at the ear-biting Tyson Heavyweight fight in Las Vegas.

They share the absurdities of navigating the entertainment industry, from the exhilarating highs of sold-out performances to their re-entry to reality, selling crockpots to crackpots on QVC.

Today, they've found a whole new audience- women facing the realities of aging, emphasizing shared experiences.

Takeaways:

1. The Mommies' ascent to network television was entirely serendipitous, emerging from suburban obscurity.
2. Throughout their careers, the Mommies encountered numerous unexpected challenges that tested their resilience.
3. Despite their initial success, the Mommies faced the harsh realities of Hollywood's fickle nature, leading to a decline in prominence.
4. Their experiences illustrate the ephemeral nature of fame, particularly in the entertainment industry.
5. The Mommies' journey underscores the importance of camaraderie in navigating the vicissitudes of show business.
6. In their new iteration, the Mommies aim to resonate with women facing the realities of aging, emphasizing shared experiences.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. Showtime
2. NBC
3. CBS
4. ABC
5. Viacom
6. Oprah
7. Wayne Newton
8. Run DMC
9. Don King
10. Jesse Jackson
11. John Goodman
12. Peter Bergman
13. Mary Tyler Moore
14. Bob Newhart
15. Golden Girls
16. All My Children
17. Valium
18. Prozac