12 May 2025 04:00
My Three Lives: Tina Cole's Untold Hollywood Stories and Life on My Three Sons
Tina Cole brings a treasure trove of Hollywood nostalgia, heartwarming memories, and behind-the-scenes stories from her iconic career. From her early days opening for Rowan and Martin in Australia to her unforgettable role as Katie Douglas on My Three Sons, Tina shares the journey that inspired her book My Three Lives. This discussion is filled with tales of a star-studded childhood, unexpected career breaks, and priceless experiences with legends like Doris Day, the Beatles, and Lucille Ball. Tina opens up about fame, family, and the grace that carried her through Hollywood’s golden era.
Episode Highlights:
- Opening for Rowan and Martin without rehearsals and the nerve-wracking debut
- Growing up unaware of her famous parents’ legacy—until discovering her father worked on The Sound of Music
- Childhood memories with Rosemary Clooney and massaging Tony Curtis at age ten
- Behind-the-scenes life on My Three Sons and becoming Katie Douglas
- Turning down advances from Hollywood icons, from Troy Donahue to Elvis Presley
You're going to love my conversation with Tina Cole
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