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Interview With Actress Susan Ruttan
Actress Susan Ruttan stops by to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "LA Law".


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Interviewer John Contratti chats with actors, authors, musicians and lots more!
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Recent episodes include "Interview With Actress Susan Ruttan" (30 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Interview With Singer Jim Caruso" (23 October 2026, 32 minutes), and "Interview With Actor John Schuck" (16 October 2026, 42 minutes).
Up Next with John Contratti publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 175 episodes.
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Episode #8
Actress Susan Ruttan stops by to celebrate the 40th anniversary of "LA Law".

Episode #7
Singer Jim Caruso stops by to share his story of becoming one of New York's most popular entertainers.

Episode #6
Actor John Schuck stops by to talk about his work in film, television and on stage.

Episode #4
Actress and author Illeana Douglas stops by to talk about her latest book "Jungle Red! The Making of MGM's The Women".

Episode #3
Actor Lorenzo Lams stops by to look back on past roles and share what he's doing today.

Episode #2
Actor and musician Bill Mumy stops by to talk about his work in some of television's most iconic series and shares his love of music.

Episode #1
TCM host and author Dave Karger returns to "Up Next" to discuss his latest book, "50 Movie Nights: Contemporary Stars On Their Favorite Classic Films".

Episode #37
<p>Actress Sharon Gless stops by to look back on her illustrious career including her iconic television series "Cagney and Lacey". </p>

Episode #36
<p>Actor Jim J. Bullock stops by to talk about the role that made him a household name and other roles that followed. </p>

Episode #35
<p>Actress Teresa Ganzel stops by to look back on some past roles and shares what she's up to today. </p>

Episode #34
<p>Tik Tok sensation Rosie Webber stops by to talk about her start as a singer and what's going on today with her career. </p>

Episode #33
<p>"Love Boat" star, Fred Grandy, stops by to talk about his work in acting and politics. </p>

Episode #32
<p>Entertainment and broadcast journalist Steve Kmetko stops by to share stories about his life and to discuss his podcast, "Still Here Hollywood". </p>

Episode #31
<p>Stage and screen star Adrienne Barbeau visits "Up Next" to look back at past roles and talk about her two new films. </p>

Episode #30
<p>Actress Ann Harada stops by to promote her new Broadway musical, "Schmigadoon". </p>

Episode #29
<p>Actress Didi Conn visits "Up Next" to look back on past work, and talks about her upcoming film and television roles. </p>

Episode #28
<p>Oscar winner David Shire and Tony winner Richard Maltby Jr. stop by to talk about their new production, "Maltby and Shire's About Time". </p>

Episode #27
<p>Stage and screen actor Anthony Rapp stops by to look back on past roles and share what he's working on today. </p>

Episode #26
<p>TCM host Dave Karger returns to "Up Next" to share his predictions for the 98th Annual Academy Awards.</p>

Episode #25
<p>Two time Tony nominee Carmen Cusack stops by to look back on some of her past roles and shares what's ahead. </p>
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