Molly Ringwald and Melissa Gilbert: From The Breakfast Club and Little House on the Prairie, meet these teen icons

About this episode

Mary Jane Popp and Kenneth Segura Knoll discuss the careers of Molly Ringwald and Melissa Gilbert, celebrating their contributions to film and television.

Mary Jane Popp and producer Kenneth Segura Knoll are joined by actress Molly Ringwald for a retrospective on Molly’s career. They discuss her early jazz performances with her father, her iconic 1980s film roles, current theater work, and personal life. The episode also features an interview with Melissa Gilbert, reflecting on her "Little House on the Prairie" legacy, activism, and family. The hosts celebrate Sacramento’s vibrant arts scene and share fascinating film history, offering listeners nostalgic insights and inspiring stories from beloved stars. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/poppstartalk/exclusive-content

People in this episode

Host: Mary Jane Popp

Guests: Molly Ringwald, Melissa Gilbert

Topics covered

• Molly Ringwald
• Melissa Gilbert
• The Breakfast Club
• Little House on the Prairie
• teen icons
• arts
• film history

Keywords

• jazz performances
• 1980s film roles
• theater work
• activism
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Breakfast Club, Little House on the Prairie

Places: Sacramento

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