Apparently There Were Complaints With Emmy Award Winning Actress Sharon Gless

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In the latest episode of “Hollywood Obsessed,” host Tony Miros interviews actress Sharon Gless, celebrated for her iconic role as Christine Cagney in “Cagney & Lacey.” She has also starred in “Queer As Folk” and “Burn Notice.”

During their engaging conversation, Sharon discusses how she came up with the title “Apparently There Were Complaints” for her newly published memoir. She shares insights about growing up in Los Angeles, where her grandfather’s legacy as a prominent entertainment lawyer sowed the seeds for her passion in the industry. How at just 26, she embarked on her acting journey, landing an exclusive contract with Universal Studios at 27, which would shape her career from 1972 to 1982. She describes the unique experience of being a contract player, mentored by Monique James, who guided her from obscurity to stardom. She shares vibrant anecdotes, including an early job as a secretary and a memorable date with Steven Spielberg during the first AFI Awards. Additionally, she reflects on working with Suzanne Pleshette and recalls a conversation with Gloria Swanson while filming “Airport 1975.” She candidly discusses struggles, including an unsuccessful role on “Marcus Welby, MD”, her lack of chemistry with James Brolin, and how Robert Wagner helped revitalize her career with a role in his TV series “Switch.” Among her many roles, she reveals her deep affection for portraying Carole Lombard in the TV movie “Moviola: The Scarlett O'Hara War.” Ultimately, she emphasizes how “Cagney & Lacey” not only transformed her life but also left an indelible mark on television history, paving the way for future generations of women in the industry.

SHARON GLESS

Few actresses have the distinction of being recognized and revered worldwide for multiple iconic roles in groundbreaking television shows. Sharon Gless is one of them.

Sharon Gless was born into a prominent Hollywood family and always knew she wanted to be an actress. She was an exclusive contract player for Universal Studios from 1972 until 1982, when the studio ended all talent contracts. She was the last contract player in the history of Hollywood. While at Universal, Gless appeared on series such as The Rockford Files; The Bob Newhart Show; and Marcus Welby, MD; among others. In 1982, she accepted the role of Cagney in Cagney & Lacey, eventually winning two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award for Best Leading Actress in a Drama Series. In 2000, Gless started playing Debbie Novotny in Queer as Folk, which ran for five seasons. Since then, she’s starred in Burn Notice, Nip/Tuck, and many other shows, movies, and plays. Gless married Barney Rosenzweig, the Executive Producer of Cagney & Lacey, in 1991. They’ve been together for twenty-seven years.

Gless has her star on the renowned Hollywood Walk of Fame, an award for Excellence in the Arts from DePaul University in Chicago, and has many recorded radio plays, including ‘Night, Mother, which earned her the International Sony Award.

Always the happiest when acting in a series or on screen, Gless also finds great fulfillment in lending her indomitable voice to issues involving human rights and LGBTQ causes and was honored by Norman Lear’s People for the American Way for her unwavering dedication to helping others.

She currently resides both in Los Angeles and on Fisher Island, off the coast of Miami, Florida.

Episode 102 - Apparently There Were Complaints With Emmy Award Winning Actress Sharon Gless - Part 2

During the second half of Tony's conversation with Emmy Award-winning actress Sharon Gless, they reminisced about her role as Christine Cagney on the acclaimed TV drama "Cagney and Lacey." She discusses the character's evolution and shares her admiration for co-star Tyne Daly, as well as the criticism they faced as the first women to lead a prime-time series. Sharon reflects on the fan letter campaign that followed the show's cancellation and her surprise at being brought back. She recounts filming her Emmy-winning performance in the two-part episode "Turn, Turn, Turn" and shares her thoughts on Cagney's alcoholism storyline & the audience's response. Additionally, she talks about her feelings upon receiving the Emmy and her lifelong friendship with Tyne, including the four TV movies they made together after the series ended.

She also reflects on her work in the Showtime series "Queer As Folk," explaining how she pursued the role of Debbie Novotny and discusses the show's impact on gay viewers, which inspired her to become an LGBTQ activist. She recalls her famous on-screen kiss with Rosie O'Donnell and shares her experience on "Burn Notice," filmed in Miami, where she was pleasantly surprised by the show's success and how her character, Madeline Westen, evolved over the seven seasons. Furthermore, she also mentions her Emmy-nominated role on "Nip/Tuck," expresses her disappointment at not being cast by Ryan Murphy since then, & describes the challenges she faced while filming "The Exorcist" TV series. Finally, Sharon describes the thrill of receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and discusses her new film with Pierce Brosnan, titled "Fast Charlie."