S2 E46: Orson Bean discusses getting into show business, life on the blacklist, finding Christianity and more!

Actor, author and raconteur Orson Bean is in studio to talk about his recent stage productions, including "Safe At Home" which is available for free on YouTube. He also talks about his upbringing, how he was a class clown and hated school, entertaining the troops in Japan which led to his getting into show business by developing a magic act and transitioning into comedy at the Blue Angel in the Village.  He talks about his life as a "big Leftie", which meant that figuring that life was unfair, while socialists never stop saying it's not fair. He describes being blacklisted and how Ed Sullivan was able to help him after he'd moved over to Broadway and being a part of the first coast-to-coast color broadcast. He shares stories about his time working with Walter Mathau and Jayne Mansfield, whom he introduced to her husband Micke Hargitay, plus George Carlin, Steve Martin, Count Basie, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and Chuck Lorre. He also details embracing Christianity after the realization that God really loves him, but some of the problems that he has with organized religion.This episode is brought to you by our sponsors: Mint Mobile - Mint Mobile provides the same premium network coverage you're used to, but at a fraction of the cost because everything is online.  Mint Mobile saves on retail locations and overhead, then passes those savings directly to you.  To get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to MintMobile.com/MILLER. Calm - Calm is the number one app for sleep.  Sleep deficiency does serious damage.  Not just to your brain, but to your body as well.  The sleepless are more prone to accidents, weight gain, and depression.  Right now, Dennis Miller Option listeners get 25% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com\MILLER .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices