Harvey Brownstone Interviews Kathy Garver, Star of “Family Affair”, Author of “Surviving Cissy”

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Kathy Garver, Star of “Family Affair”, Author of “Surviving Cissy: My Family Affair of Life in Hollywood”
About Harvey's guest:
Today’s guest is a veteran actress whose film career began at the age of 8, when she appeared in “The Night of the Hunter” and “The Ten Commandments”. She is most fondly remembered for her role as “Cissy” in the long-running classic TV show, “Family Affair”. Her film appearances include “Sweet November”, “The Princess Diaries”, and “Mom, Murder and Me”. She’s guest starred in dozens of TV shows going all the way back to “Our Miss Brooks” and “Father Knows Best”, and including such memorable shows as “The Big Valley”, “Matlock”, and “Nash Bridges”. On stage, she’s starred in highly acclaimed productions of “My Fair Lady”, “Sunday in New York”, “The Glass Menagerie”, “Voice of the Turtle”, “A Midsummer’s Night Dream” and “The Trojan Women”.
She’s a popular voiceover artist, and created many iconic voices including “Pepper” in the Chuck Norris Karate Kommandos TV series, and “Firestar” in the “Spiderman and His Amazing Friends” TV show. She’s also one of the most sought-after audiobook narrators, and so far, she’s recorded more than 80 audio books, and she’s won 6 prestigious Audie awards. If that weren’t enough, she’s written 5 best selling books: “The Family Affair Cookbook”, “Surviving Cissy: My Family Affair of Life in Hollywood”, “X-Child Stars: Where Are They Now”, “Holiday Recipes for a Family Affair”, and “The Family Affair Scrapbook”.
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[@robbybobbyoh]

Kathy Garver is a very charming and proactive lady, a true pro. And yes, "Family Affair" had substance, I distinctly recall certain episodes that have had a lasting impact. Thank you for your equally charming dynamic with her, sir Harvey!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you very much for watching, and for your support of our show!

[@joeysanguine3596]

I applaud your kind words🥰

[@paddielucas4354]

Loved this interview. I was a big fan of Family Affair. There were so many valid lessons taught from watching that program. Also, a "family" without a mom, that was a first for television I think. Kathy Garver has done so much, I had no idea. Thank you for highlighting her career. I will go back and rewatch the many many shows she has acted in. Great interview. Thank you

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much for watching, and for your support of our show!❤️

[@meman6964]

My Three Sons, Bona za, etc plenty shows with no mom in cast

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

@meman6964 yes now that you mention it, very true. The Courtship of Eddie’s Father is another one that comes to mind

[@briannorber978]

Well Harvey, there is yet another wonderful person saying to you “ Wow! Really great question! I’ve never been asked that one before”. This was such a wonderful interview. You covered so much. I would find it impossible to imagine anyone not being captivated by Kathy Garver and her energy, her personality, her insight, her work ethic, her warmth and sincerity. You all brought up such interesting points. I loved that you brought up the question of what her thoughts were on being a child star and how difficult it might be now with social media as opposed to back then. She basically brought up cyber bullying as a big difference now days which I find such a sad reality that anyone has to circumvent things like that. I loved that you so genuinely let her know how much you respect her and tried to so graciously remind her of all that she’s done so that she understands what a phenom she is! My memories of Family affair are of it being a very “real” show. It was a very grounded show, a very natural show. I love that about it. When I re watch an episode, I am struck with the humanity of the show, the tenderness and the very natural style of the acting. Brian Kieth is just such a natural actor. He fascinates me. You’re so right, the show is about love, relationships and creating a family for these kids and how the changes in the lives of everyone affect each person. It’s not a gag oriented show, it’s a slice of life show. As far as amazing Kathy Harvey goes…It took me years to get one little book out there, she has five books out there with more on the way AND movies AND TV work AND talk shows AND audio books AND a family!!! She’s a powerhouse and a joyous one at that. Thank you for bringing another great interview to us Harvey!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so very much for your beautiful comments Brian. Your feedback makes all of my hard work so worth it!❤️

[@romanharuk1011]

Awesome interview! Sure brought back a lot of memories of Cissy! As always, great job Harvey!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much!

[@johnflynn9619]

Harvey- Wonderful Interview. You do your homework and cover everything. Kathy is Lovely. Family Affair was a Wonderful show.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much for watching our show, and for your lovely comment. I hope you’ll check out our other great interviews and consider subscribing to our KZbin channel 🙏❤️

[@kimfancsali5783]

Wow...what an incredible interview. Didn't know she was in The Ten Commandments!! Good job Harvey!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much for watching, and for your very kind comment. ❤️

[@susankendal8167]

Loved family affair & the interview

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

So happy you watched it!

[@theanimationcommendation]

This was amazing! Loved Family Affair and love seeing Kathy Garver again!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Kathy is such a delightful person, and we’ve kept in touch since the interview. I absolutely adore her. I’m so glad you enjoyed this interview. Thank you so much for your support of our show.

[@karlinaz3996]

Very good interview with Kathy. I didn't realize what an extraordinary person she was.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’ll subscribe to our KZbin channel. You’ll learn a lot about every guest we’ve had on our show. I dig deep when I do my research!!🙏❤️

[@mariestoeberl9373]

What a warm well grounded lady!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Yes! So true!

[@leswadley6792]

This lady is beyond words! Thank you for interviewing her! ☺️

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I absolutely adore her!! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment!❤️

[@PeachandaDuBose1]

Harvey, your content is so valuable. So many of these amazing people, I had no, or little knowledge of, before your show. I commend you for spearheading such a needed and unique platform and doing so in excellence.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Thank you so much Peachanda. Celebrating the brilliant visionary artistry of celebrities such as yourself is precisely the reason why I do this show. I greatly appreciate your support. ❤️

[@joeysanguine3596]

Kathy Garver ; a Legendary Performer❤😊

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I absolutely adore her!

[@MsBackstager]

What a bubbly interview.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

That’s me….a human bubble machine!! Too bad I never got to interview Lawrence Welk. But I did get to interview Ralna English, of “Guy & Ralna”, from the Lawrence Welk Show.

[@MsBackstager]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 and a 1 and a 2 and a 3!

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

@MsBackstager LOL

[@MsBackstager]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 Did ever/or will ever interview Bobby Burgess who was a dancer (both of the Mickey Mouse club and the Lawrence W. show)?

[@cynthiariley1782]

Did Sissy and Greg ever end up getting married on family affair? Haha i always wondered what their relationship was. Always dressed up to go out on what appeared to be dates with each other, but were just friends?🤔

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

Sissy never got married

[@MsBackstager]

I'm also a Sagittarian.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

I’m a Leo

[@MsBackstager]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 We'd be a fun pairing then.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

@MsBackstager yes!

[@decangel1967]

Note "Kathy" . It wouldn't allow me to edit.

[@trwent]

After watching this interview, I am going to go WAY out on a limb and guess that the host kind of likes Kathy. 😅

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

And you are 100% correct! I only interview people I like!

[@trwent]

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 No, you interview ONLY people you like.

[@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980]

@trwent yes that’s the correct way of saying it. Thank you.

[@unclebbmunson1084]

I'm losing my mind. In the ep where Kathy plays snotty Monica on TPDS. A different name is listed. The first time I saw this ep. I said she resembles Kathy. With the different name. Also the character was so unlike Cissy. I thought it was a different actress. Could someone clear this up?

[@vintagemarie2391]

They acknowledge she was on Patty Duke show at 7:20. IMDB lists her as Kathy Garver in role of Monica Robinson. I don't know if she ever worked under a different name.