Bonnie Bartlett

In the one-hour solo portion of her interview, Bonnie Bartlett talks about her early years, and working on the daytime drama Love of Life. She recalls guest spots on shows like The Jackie Gleason Show and The Waltons. She remembers playing the role of “Grace Snider Edwards” on Little House on the Prairie, as well as playing "Mamie Eisenhower" in the television movie Ike: The War Years. She talks about acting opposite her husband on St. Elsewhere as “Ellen Craig,” and guest-starring on several shows including Midnight Caller, Wiseguy, and Home Improvement. She details roles on Once and Again, Better Call Saul, and the acclaimed television movie Tuesdays with Morrie. She sums up with career regrets, achievements, and how she’d like to be remembered. Nancy Harrington conducted the interview on August 29, 2017 in Studio City, CA.

In the one-hour joint portion of their interview, William Daniels and Bonnie Bartlett talk about how they met, and their move to New York. They speak of training with Lee Strasberg, and moving to Los Angeles where they eventually played husband and wife to great acclaim on St. Elsewhere. They talk about winning Emmy awards together, and Bonnie later joining William on Boy Meets World. They conclude by discussing their life together. Amy Harrington conducted the interview on August 29, 2017 in Studio City, CA.