Peter Gallagher and “The Power of Love” | Welcome to the OC, Bitches! Rachel Bilson & Melinda Clarke

Peter Gallagher, aka Sandy Cohen, aka everyone’s favorite dad - is back! This time, he’s in the studio with his OC co-stars, Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke, to discuss “The Power of Love” (S2 Ep 8).
In this episode of the show, Sandy sings to Kirsten, “Don’t Give Up on Me.” Hear Peter’s story about how that song came to be part of The OC. And, all that it led to afterward: a lifelong friendship with Solomon Burke, a record deal, and the making of Peter’s album “7 Days in Memphis.” Stay tuned to the very end to hear Peter sing live in the studio!
Peter shares what he would have done differently in this episode. Melinda remembers a story about the wardrobe choice that was originally made for the Riviera Magazine shoot. And, they all have some thoughts on Lindsay’s outfit in this episode!
The Power of Love Synopsis: When Sandy seemingly forgot their 20th anniversary, he tries everything to make it up to Kirsten. But with Seth acting out to try and be with Alex, and Ryan lying on his behalf, Kirsten fears leaving the boys alone and their anniversary may be doomed. DJ calls it off with Marissa after seeing her true motivations for dating him.
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[@RGK93]

"Seth Ezekiel! Kitchen, now! And bring mr.History of Agriculture with you!" always cracks me up. XD

[@Agt.Kraemer]

One of my favourite lines

[@Marvellous132]

I love the way Ryan walks away from the pancake scene with his chin on his chest. I don't know if anyone else notices, but it was funny as heck.

[@summertownley4986]

His voice is instantly comforting to me.

[@fronk140]

Mr. Cohen! The best dad in tv history (for the first two seasons lmao)

[@i.k5143]

Every season

[@tamiresmachado5436]

"OH, MY GOD, THERE'S A POOL HOUSE" I love Peter so much! He's the best ❤️

[@joelgorsev]

He hasn't changed one bit I love it haha

[@hannahc6547]

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[@nightbat4107]

We need a core cast reunion like this. All in one. Ryan, Seth, sandy, Kirsten, summer, merissa,, Julie, Jimmy.

[@ashg2895]

Sandy Cohen was all around an amazing character. Imo the character of Sandy was held to a very high standard, so when he strayed morally multiple times in laters seasons, people got very upset & felt his actions/behaviors were out of character. I remember I did. The thing is everyone makes mistakes, & hopefully people learn & grow from those mistakes, & Sandy Cohen was no exception to that rule.

[@tamiresmachado5436]

Sandy Cohen IN DA HOUSE ✨

[@Rowri88]

"Nothing like Julie Cooper to strike terror in the hearts of children everywhere" classic Sandy in this episode🤣🤣🤣

[@NELLISZ1]

The love that Peter has for Sandy Cohen ❤️❤️ coming from such a big actor, so heartwarming 🥺

[@theo.c.paginaitaliana3216]

I love Peter Gallagher. the best father of TV series! beautiful voice😍🍊🌊

[@tamiresmachado5436]

We need Peter on at least one episode per season! He's so fun, sweet and kind. It's always a pleasure to watch him

[@raviamodernepic]

Sandy was one of my inspirations to go to law school, and the character feels like a natural extension of Peter! ❤

[@domjoseph2007]

Peter we adore you, you have raised us. made a huge impact on my perspective. love you buddy

[@daleofriver6746]

So happy they got him in the studio for the podcast

[@evie3148]

Loved that episode where Peter Gallagher sings that song, so so sweet. I remember my parents stopping what they were doing when I was watching this scene, and just loved his performance.. we all downloaded the song after.

[@parjohansson7806]

Peter Gallagher, such a fantastic human being

[@alicegoldenvalley]

I literally thought I was the only person who wanted Sandy Cohen for a dad, I feel so validated now that I know that so many people feel the same way! He is THE dad! :D

[@katiesemler]

No no no, I've always (and still!!) want Sandy as my dad!! It's so amazing to have this podcast and hear all their stories, I love it so much! Still the best TV show ever made!!

[@valeriegallegos6096]

Ahhh probably the BEST episode!! Loooove Peter a.k.a. Sandy Cohen for this millennial lol definitely shed a tear listening to his wisdom and hearing him sing , just wow 💙

[@beachstreet101]

I’d put Sandy Cohen up there as one of the greatest TV dads in television history for sure. And I know so many agree with that. He’s perfection.

[@LenuskaT]

This guy has unbeliavable bagel schmear skills

[@computerdoobie]

Melinda Clarke, you are my hero! I look forward to the show every week. Also, Peter Gallagher is a legend.

[@francescapapini7421]

The best dad of TV series 😍😍

[@mycoop08]

I just love Peter❤️ him and Kelly had the most amazing chemistry. 😍😍😍

[@sandlercruise7102]

I really appreciate seeing everyone in one location. Makes it much more enjoyable to watch.

[@RaylanGivens1232]

If possible...we need Peter Frickin Gallagher and his humor in damn near every show possible. No offense but he was the heart of the show.

[@korcsikharald8820]

I love this guy,he's role as a father in OC was ammazing and he play so well,i think we all want a Sandy Cohen as a father AMMAZING ! ! !

[@ojambamyjamba]

"Sandy Cohen loves you bitches" ...That Peter, what a classy gent.

[@vanessazivcak2180]

Im listening to this because I can’t sleep. It’s so comforting 😭💗

[@barryserpa5174]

Great podcast !! Peter is quite the All Around Talent ! This episode was totally Cohen- Centric and Sandy singing at the end was 🔥 Love Rachel’s socks 😂😂😂😂

[@Rou12152]

You should have an episode where you invite as many O.C. actors as you can 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 at the same time.

[@Edderyan]

Oh my god Peter ist sooo great. I love his voice at the end =)

[@brockbella8388]

Olivia’s character was my favorite why did they take her off after season2 can she be a guest on the podcast would of liked to see another season of the oc also Lindsay was my favorite character

[@RY-fe3rt]

What a treat! Thank you! Best dad on television (along with Phil Huxtable) and a wonderful actor / human being, it would seem. 🙏

[@pierrealves2906]

The ideal father. 💜

[@marygomez2881]

so crazy you guys have Peter on for this episode I just watched this episode earlier today, and I had forgotten how amazing his performance was. I couldn’t wait for you guys to discuss it, the universe heard me!!!

[@Emerald-Media-Productions]

Love that you guys are doing the show! Any more OC content is so exciting!!

[@lizaperez3389]

Ugh love Peter. Season 2 is when we begin to see Sandy's transformation into somebody totally opposite to who he has been so far, in terms of integrity, morals, etc. He gets way worse but I still like his storylines

[@TokyoKazama]

Elaborate bitch! Sandy I think remains consistent regarding his morals and Integrity. The only difference being S2 throws more challenges his way to test said morals, integrity etc.

[@sanyamiri]

I always wanted Sandy as my dad, loved him so so much and tbh i still do sometimes !!! He was the best tv dad ♥️ glad Im not alone and others feel the same x

[@stephanieb7355]

so happy to see you all together!!

[@happyday1223love]

you stayed together! I'm so happy to see this❣️

[@moonpearl23]

Wow, what a great episode. Absolutely love this podcast and the show- a gem of 2000s television. Thanks you guys!!! 💖

[@ig7098]

I love him so much! ❤️

[@jessicap.193]

I love this episode and Peter is the best 😍😍. Thanks Rachel and Melinda because I really love this podcast I remember when I was watching. My daughter who is 2 love OC too specially Ryan 😍🥰

[@dennisbehnoud]

Thanks so much for this! It would be really awesome if you guys would manage someday getting back together and make a reunion season 🥰

[@TeresaGrimmer]

Ohhhhhh, I know this is going to be a good episode 🤗

[@kkaseyxx3]

love this so much 🖤

[@sanyamiri]

Can you please have more interviews with the cast???? I cant get enough of em ❤

[@Marvellous132]

In this episode, Summer gets a taste of what Seth had in the "Meet The Parents" scene. Zach was a lot more understanding than Summer was. Also, I serenaded my wife on our wedding day. A surprise with the band we hired. Lets Stay Together by Al Green.

[@CrAZychicke]

💖 loved this ep

[@Zezinha77]

Rachel have the same laugh when she played Summer 😄♥️

[@TJ89741]

One of the best tv dad’s ever Sandy Cohen

[@fearisthemindkiller8361]

Great episode!

[@francescapapini7421]

Bellissimo episodio 😍😍😍

[@as7terix458]

Haha I love that Peter knew what a Karen is, totally took me off guard.

[@TiffPo90]

Favorite TV parents

[@user-fn1mw6lp6l]

OOOhh boy i am waiting Ben and Brody together in dat beautifull studio

[@vitorrodriguesdovalle4182]

Por favor coloquem legendas em português também, pois o Brasil ama The OC !!!! Teve grande sucesso no Brasil e até hoje é lembrado com carinho por todos nós !!!

[@aldoeljardinero]

Nao largu minoria

[@itsokmaybe]

Love the podcast!! Also I will love that man until the day I die

[@jasminemorraine9920]

👏🙌❤️❤️❤️😍🤗🎬🍊🎙️💕Yeah! It's true. Like Mindy said in this podcast episode,: The writing is good... I mean, Thank you once again to TheOC talented writer Josh, you did amazing beautiful job for created this great storyline.❤️💯🤗 Wonderful episode!♪♬♩ That's awesome! Way to go Peter! You're rocked!! Thank you for singing the song to Melinda and Rachel, and for us all. Loved this podcast show episode! Yes! You guys all together...finally in person on this pool house set... Welcome Peter Gallagher back on this podcast of season 2, It is so great for having him back again to talked about TheOC... I love it!!🤩💯🤗 Such a wonderful moment ending scene in this episode, and I loved the scene of mother daughter moment, Ryan and Lindsay, family, friendship... You guys are amazing!!!👏🎬🍊🎙️💕Thank you and see ya Mindy!! Can't wait for the next episode!😍💕😘

[@nycbloodymoney23]

Peter!!!! you da man brotha!!!!

[@katiesemler]

"Sandy Cohen loves you".... omg I think I've died lol, what a perfect comment!! Sandy forever!!!!

[@maggy444]

they all aged like fine wine

[@johncampbell756]

It's not just awkward that Ryan is dating his adopted half-aunt, but his ex-gf is his gf's now step-sister. Which gets even more complicated in S4, but that's another story.

[@robertomatos8047]

Love you guys. Kisses from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@OuijaMa]

I still wish Sandy Cohen was my dad 😂

[@dkozisek]

I ate at the Arches in the late 90s. It is the only time that I have had lobster thermidor. It was fantastic. Back then, they had someone going around taking polaroids of the guests and they put them in a nice little Arches folder. I still have one on my fridge.

[@IonaReads]

Someone tell Dylan Is In Trouble that his favourite TV dad is here

[@shortylove876]

AKA Flynn Rider 😉

[@ainASH86]

Hello fellow troublemaker 🙃

[@francescapapini7421]

Peter lo adoro 😍😍 è il miglior papà delle serie TV

[@alecon07]

Love from Italy ❤️

[@domjoseph2007]

My dad!!!!!!

[@julia3061]

35:35 Zach come from a caring family were they are used to help one another, be there for each other, and that’s in helping his sister in getting home from the airport, whilst Summer is a kid who will have a driver coming to pick her up and not a thing family would have to burden themselves with.

[@kevlark3184]

Sandy Cohen. The REALESTATE KING. LOL

[@user-fk6wx9rj2y]

I am Korean. I remember some episode where Big Korea(?) was, can you ever get him on this show like as a little sideshow? Haha. Like.. asking how he felt about this show and such.. or maybe Sungho who went on a date with Taylor? Oh and by all means you should have Anna Stern!!!!! Confidence Cohen!! And.... Julie Cooper.. you were the best actor in the entire show. Especially the scene where you were coming to your senses about murdering Caleb Nichol with a poisoned drink, only to find him dying from his heart disease while falling into his swimming pool. That was sick!

[@amycarroll7698]

I’m genuinely SO SURPRISED that you kept the “she was getting raped” as an analogy of how Peter’s daughter was struggling through her experience of the musical.

[@boatclub6303]

I think he might have just been referring to the character she plays getting raped in Jagged Little Pill. But also maybe not.

[@joshhunt4146]

I mean that 100% wasn’t an analogy 😂 there is a rape scene within the show… I don’t even know how you got to that conclusion. He was saying how tough it was to watch as a father… I don’t think anyone has ever described struggling through something as getting raped

[@amycarroll7698]

@@joshhunt4146 I am so glad that you cleared that up… I take back what I said! I have never seen the show. I was honestly shocked. But that makes sense now!! The delivery from Peter is still a bit off haha. He could have said “in the production” afterwards but I’m glad it’s not what my initial thought was.

[@amycarroll7698]

@@joshhunt4146 but also, sadly I have had many times in my life where others have described hardship as “getting raped” it’s fucked up. That’s where my initial thought came from.

[@joshhunt4146]

@@amycarroll7698 wow, Iv have never thought or even dreamed of using that as an analogy which is why I was in a little disbelief that you thought that… But yeah anytime :)

[@jozigalm8159]

Rachels "mmhmm" at 3:35😂 We dont know Dukey Morbery either

[@francescapapini7421]

Peter omggg

[@giuseppescudiero6648]

Grande sandy cohen di the oc

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

If there is ever an OC reboot, they better get Peter's daughter on there, liked her in "You"

[@marialice86]

sandy best dad ever

[@hollybaker7236]

FAN GIRL DOWN FAN GIRL DOWN --> PETER SINGING AT THE END>

[@melyssalynch7719]

❤️

[@federico3040]

Sorry if I spam my comment, it's not just a disclaimer or comment. I need answers to clarify my existential doubt... I am well aware that I simply saw fiction and shots for a TV series, but I must admit that it is not common to notice as much chemistry between two people as Rachel and Adam. I am also aware that we witnessed what the director wanted us to see, and not the whole relationship, which obviously we can interpret that "on screen" they were the perfect couple. But I am referring specifically to their chemistry, their connection, what is perceived from my perspective (and surely also that of many) is as if they were two 100% compatible personalities. Personally, I consider that chemistry together with individual moral values ​​and mutual commitment, regardless of the circumstances, are the basis for a lasting relationship. I could take Sandy and Kirsten's relationship on the show as an example. We don't know if they were really "bulletproof" because they weren't presented with all the possibilities to prove it, but if at some point in a fictitious way we found out without information or a background, that they formally split up, no one would understand and we would even be all asking " What or what were the triggers? "Was it wear or something abrupt?" "Who was responsible?" The same situation occurs with the separation in "real life" of Rachel and Adam. Excuse me if I seem like a person who is interested in gossip, I am far from it, but in this case I need to know what happened, because I really consider it important. At the same time, I leave another question raised: What causes a couple to separate that in theory is "perfect"?

[@truneilson]

He looks like he's stopped the clock!

[@carminedirocco575]

Si può avere la traduzione in italiano?

[@Fa-Sho85]

"Sandy Cohen loves you bitches" the Best!

[@moonlightdew8750]

Love you summer! You are my American Girl

[@thecreamyone3606]

:-omg what!!!!

[@sfenodonte]

But a little talk about his first film SUMMER LOVE'S ?????

[@ashg2895]

PLEASE FILM THE CAMP GALLAGHER REUNION❣ 🌲🏳⛺🏃‍♀️💨🏃‍♂️💨

[@ainASH86]

Seth and Alex didn’t sleep together, same as Summer and Zack never slept together. That’s their (seth and summer) whole arc! They only ever been with each other! True love!

[@Rikachan92]

It looked like they slept together tho, Alex and Seth I mean

[@ainASH86]

@@Rikachan92 they didn’t. When seth spent the night at alex’s, they fell asleep he said. Nothing happened, and this can be proven further when he said to sandy, “well nothing is gonna happen now that u went and have that talk with her” or something along those lines.

[@thecreamyone3606]

This is the shit!!

[@TheMartymcfly1985]

Hello folks, Just regarding Mr Gallagher's surname. The second g is silent, you don't say it at all. It's an Irish thing..

[@tamiresmachado5436]

"Sandy Cohen loves you, bitches" 😂

[@giuseppescudiero6648]

Solo caleb lo chiama col suo vero nome sandford

[@5k8r]

dad!?

[@hannahlester7869]

I am once again asking why y’all are promoting Beachbody, which is a predatory MLM. Please do better with sponsors

[@marianna_mirnaya]

why talk about this old series? Better do something new!!!

[@jozigalm8159]

why are you here? Go do something new .