<i>"I said, John, you know, it's a visual art. You don't give me something to do, at least I'm gonna be something to look at."</i> - Morgan Fairchild <br /><br />To celebrate the 100th episode of our podcast 80s TV Ladies, hosts Susan Lambert Hatem and Sharon Johnson welcome actress, activist, and podcaster Morgan Fairchild to discuss her decades-spanning career and how television and auditioning have changed from in-person meetings to self-tapes and fragmented audiences. <br /><br />Fairchild recounts moving from Texas to New York after a young divorce, breaking in through open calls, landing Search for Tomorrow, then relocating to Los Angeles and getting an early role on Rafferty with Patrick McGoohan. She explains shaping layered “bad guy” roles with comedy, including Initiation of Sarah, Flamingo Road (and being labeled “too sexy for TV” by the Moral Majority), and Falcon Crest, where she pushed for a promised incest-repercussions storyline and used fashion as a visual hook.<br /><br />She shares behind-the-scenes stories from Pee-wee’s Big Adventure with Paul Reubens, friendships with classic Hollywood stars, her AIDS activism and COVID education, and her new podcast with sister Catherine Hart, Two Bitches from Texas.<br /><br />00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro<br />02:48 How TV Has Changed<br />04:46 Texas to New York Breakthrough<br />07:21 First Hollywood Job Story<br />11:43 Making Characters Pop<br />13:21 Becoming the Power Bitch<br />16:25 Too Sexy for TV<br />18:03 Falcon Crest Storyline Fight<br />21:38 Pee Wee Movie Chaos<br />26:27 Old Hollywood Friendships<br />31:53 Doubts and Survival<br />33:25 Career Doubts Persist<br />34:06 Divas Christmas Set<br />36:20 Sequel Push Lifetime<br />36:55 AIDS Activism Costs<br />39:17 Staying Engaged Today<br />44:29 Podcast With Sister<br />48:08 Guests And Format<br />49:33 Naming The Show<br />53:14 Bonnie And Clyde Double<br />55:28 Finding The Set and Meeting Warren Beatty<br />01:00:15 Podcast Plugs Farewell<br />01:01:55 Call Your Reps<br />01:02:23 Next Series Tease<br /><br /><b>AUDIOOGRAPHY</b><br />Find Morgan Fairchild at <a href="https://www.morganfairchild.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Morganfairchild.com</a><br />Listen to Morgan Fairchild and Catherine Hart at their website <a href="https://twobitchesfromtexas.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Bitches from Texas</a> or wherever you find your podcasts.<br /><br />Check out Morgan Fairchild's book, Morgan Fairchild Super Looks, at<a href="https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_nkw=morgan+fairchilds+super+looks&amp;_dcat=null" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> eBay</a><br />Find out more about Catherine Hart's acting classes at her website <a href="https://harttandsoul.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heart and Soul</a><br />Connect with 80s TV Ladies at <a href="https://80stvladies.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a><br />Take action at <a href="https://fivecalls.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">5Calls.org</a>  <br /><br /><b>PROMO DEALS</b><br />Get awesome sheets and pajamas at COZY EARTH.<br />Be sure to use the promo code: 80STVLADIES.<br />Happy Shopping!<br /><br /><b>MARCH DEALS BLOCK</b><br />80s TV Ladies deals and discounts:<br />Cozy Earth (21% Off)<br />🔗 Get them at: https://MyDeals.Page/19wy<br />🎁 Code: 80STVLADIES<br /><br /><b>NEW DEALS - Just added!</b><br />Bear Knuckles premium leather work gloves (15% Off)<br />Afuera Coffee sustainable coffee (15% Off)<br />🔗 Get them at: <a href="https://mydeals.page/19wy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://MyDeals.Page/19wy</a><br />🎁Code: 80STVLADIES<br /><br /><b>📻 CONNECT WITH 80s TV LADIES</b><br />Official Website: 80sTVLadies.com <br />Email Us: [email protected]<br />Support the Show: Get ad-free episodes and bonus content | Support on Patreon<br /><br />🎭 <b>SUSAN'S NEW VENTURE</b><br />Arts A La Carte – A non-profit dedicated to helping develop new works in theater. You can help us. Support the Arts! DONATE at <a href="https://www.artsalacarte.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ArtsALaCarte.org</a><br />Instagram: @ArtsALaCarteLA<br /><br />Visit <a href="https://www.80stvladies.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">80sTVLadies.com</a> for more info.<br /><br />Listen to 80s TV Ladies at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@80stvladies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a>. Subscribe and help us grow.<br /><br />Don’t miss out. Sign up for the 80s TV Ladies <a href="http://eepurl.com/h1YPWH" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">mailing list</a>!<br />Help us make more episodes and get ad-free episodes, video interviews, and exclusive content on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/80sTVLadies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PATREON</a>.