Howie Mandel

WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Howie Mandel, who made his television debut in "St. Elsewhere" 40 years ago this week in October of 1982. They spoke in 2017 when he called in to promote the “Howie Mandel All-Star Comedy Gala” on The CW, as well as memories of creating “Bobby’s World," hosting “Deal or No Deal” and judging “America’s Got Talent.” (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion") Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host Jason Fraley picks the brains of the most influential filmmakers, musicians and artists of our time in the new podcast “Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley!” Based in the nation's capital, Jason has interviewed just about every famous figure you can imagine: Aretha Franklin, Carol Burnett, Jon Stewart, Barry Jenkins, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the list is endless! Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. (Royalty-Free Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")