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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Don Most: Happy Day's Ralph Malph to Director and Jazz Singer

Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Tony Mantor

Singers, Music Interviews, Tv & Film, Music, Entertainment, Actors, Songwriters.musicians, Actresses, Nashville

5784 Ratings

🗓️ 15 October 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

What happens when a teenage musician swaps the Catskill nightclubs for the glitzy sets of Hollywood? Don Most, beloved for his role as Ralph Malph on "Happy Days," shares his enthralling journey from an aspiring singer in New York to a celebrated actor in Los Angeles. This episode of "Almost Live Nashville" captures his transition from music to acting, inspired by the vibrant filmmaking scene of the late 60s, and the unexpected turn that led him to stay in LA and pursue a full-tim...

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0:00.0

My career in the entertainment industry has enabled me to work with a diverse range of talent.

0:20.0

Through my years of experience, I've recognized

0:22.7

two essential aspects. Industry professionals, whether famous stars or behind-the-scenes staff,

0:30.2

have fascinating stories to tell. Secondly, audiences are eager to listen to these stories, which

0:36.4

offer a glimpse into their lives and the

0:38.9

evolution of their life stories. This podcast aims to share these narratives, providing information

0:44.7

on how they evolve into their chosen career. We will delve into their journey to stardom,

0:50.2

discuss their struggles and successes, and hear from people who help them achieve their goals.

0:55.4

Get ready for intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and insights into the fascinating world of

1:00.7

entertainment.

1:04.1

Hi, I'm Tony Mantor. Welcome to Almost Live Nashville.

1:08.1

Today we have the distinct pleasure of hosting Dawn Most, the actor that

1:12.0

brought life to Ralph Mouth on Happy Days. He will talk about his journey from the show to his

1:17.4

varied ventures in film, theater, and his love for music, offering a unique glimpse into

1:22.2

his life beyond the beloved sitcom. So thanks for coming on. Oh, sure. My pleasure. When you was about 14, 15 years old,

1:31.1

I believe that your first love was actually music. Yeah. Yeah, I was focused more in music back

1:38.6

then growing up in Brooklyn. And at the age of 13, I started going to this school in Manhattan.

1:48.6

It was for kids and teenagers, for singing, dancing, acting, that sort of thing.

1:55.5

And I was in that school for probably a year and a half, something like that. And when then I got picked,

2:02.7

because the guy who ran it was an old vaudevillian performer in Charlie Lowe. So he had a studio

2:09.0

with his wife, Kasha, she taught the tap dancing, which I had to take. It wasn't very good.

2:16.0

But then he would handpick some of the best students or whatever you

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