Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie
“Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie” is the ultimate insider’s look at the hit 90s sitcom “Family Matters,” told through the words of show stars Telma Hopkins (Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (Laura Winslow) - castmates who have become like family over the years.The duo will recount every episode from the series in order, taking you behind the scenes to reveal never-before-heard stories, recount hilarious blunders and share their personal experiences as the show grew into one of the longest-running and most-watched series featuring an African-American cast. In addition to guest appearances from across the cast and production team, Telma and Kellie will answer your questions about the show. In the 90s it seemed like much of America was ‘raised’ by “Family Matters” - and now it’s time to revisit your favorite relatives on “Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie.”
Episodes
Eddie Winslow himself joins us for the final episode of season 1! Darius McCrary tells us about childhood fame, the influence of his musician father, and how Family Matters still shapes his life today. And of course Darius makes sure to cut up with his TV sis and Auntie.
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This week, we reminisced about the amazing guests we had this season with some bonus clips we had to leave on the cutting room floor. But don't touch that dial- next week we'll rewatch the season 1 finale of Family Matters, "Rock Video," and talk with one final special guest: Eddie Winslow himself, Darius McCrary!
To kick off the podcast, Telma Hopkins (aka Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (aka Laura Winslow) rewatch the pilot of "...
What does Family Matters have in common with Laverne & Shirley, Step by Step, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody, and Leave it to Beaver? RICH CORRELL! This Hollywood legend has worn every hat in the business, and gives us the inside scoop on how he went from child actor to sitcom director to horror film memorabilia collector. Plus, we discuss Carl and Eddie's misogynistic tendencies on episode 21 of Family Matters: "Bowl Me Over....
After our regularly scheduled episode discussion, the handsome and talented Ricco Ross joins us to talk about his career, from working in the UK with a fake British accent and social security number, to starring in a Whitney Huston music video, to his latest breakout role as Horace in Tyler Perry's Beauty in Black. It's a masterclass in acting, and life!
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Legendary actress Loretta Devine tells us about her extensive career from Dream Girls to Grey's Anatomy, and how the Black women who raised her became inspiration for her best roles. And of course we discuss season 1 episode 19 of Family Matters in which Urkel stands up to his creatively named bully, "Bull."
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Seasoned sitcom actor and lovely human being Yvette Nicole Brown shares how watching Black sitcoms like Family Matters shaped her life and career. And after rewatching episode 18 of the show, Telma remembers her struggles with dating as a single mom, just like her character Rachel.
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Family Matters writers Pam Eells and Sally Lapiduss tell us how to write a sitcom, and share their stories of breaking into the biz as female writers in the '80s. Plus, we learn how Jaleel White got signed in the middle of his first read-through as Urkel!
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Waldo Heraldo Faldo himself (aka Shawn Harrison) tells us about his FOUR auditions for Family Matters, gushes about both the "adult" cast and his peers, and shares what it was like playing opposite Jaleel White as Steve Urkel.
Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of y...
On this episode of "Family Matters," Carl's too insecure to go to his high school reunion. So we get into body image standards in Hollywood, fad diets, and all those new crazy weight-loss drugs. Plus, we talk to someone who is the definition of a superfan...and she has an URKEL TATTOO to prove it!
CONTENT WARNING: Body image, weight loss, and dieting.
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On this episode of Family Matters, Aunt Rachel's hair-brained money-making idea caused a real-life injury for Telma!
Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do their best to help!
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On this episode, find out why Telma called a meeting with the Family Matters creators about Steve Urkel, and why Kellie is beefing with Debbie Allen! Plus, Telma reflects on her lifelong love of furry friends.
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ENTER STEVE URKEL! We rewatched the first official episode of Family Matters that Jaleel White appeared in as Steve Urkel. Plus, we discuss the appropriate age for teens to start dating and why Kellie is putting tracking devices on her kids.
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Our favorite episode of Family Matters "The Quilt" highlights a lesser-known piece of Black history and features an emotional performance by a 12-year-old Kellie. Plus, show creator Bob Boyett is back to give us some insight into the writer of the episode: the late David Scott Richardson.
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We rewatched season 1 episode 10 of Family Matters, where Carl gets into a legal dispute with a celebrity and the Winslows are star-struck. Then we tell our own stories of being star-struck, like when Telma met Carol Burnett!
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Today we're reminiscing about episode 9 of Family Matters, "Stake-out," which features hot police women, a motel with hourly rates, and Mother Winslow's colorful backstory.
Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think of the podcast and share your own memories of "Family Matters." And if you have any questions, issues, or "family matters" of your own that you need advice on, Telma and Kellie will do t...
In episode 8 of Family Matters, "handy men" Carl and Eddie try to redo a bathroom. But when Carl inevitably screws up, how did the production team make an entire bathroom collapse in one take? On this episode we're talking sets, stunts, and continuity errors. Plus, we answer another voicemail and help a fan who needs to break up with her boyfriend.
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Telma's character Rachel, among her many talents, is apparently also a mechanic! This episode we get into Rachel and Harriette's sister dynamic, Laura's hustler mindset, and Telma's talent for on-camera stunts. Plus, we respond to a voicemail from a listener who wants to know about '90s fashion!
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The legendary Bob Boyett created and produced all of your favorite sitcoms from back in the day like Happy Days, Full House, Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Step by Step...and a million more. But his best work (in our humble opinion) was Family Matters!
On this special episode, Bob gives us an insider's look at creating the show and why he wanted to center a Black family, especially Black women, on primetime TV.
The illustrious Reginald VelJohnson joins us to talk about his turn on Dancing with the Stars, his new movie "Onslaught," and how he modeled his character Carl Winslow as the father he always wanted as a kid.
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Kellie talks about growing up on set with Darius McCrary (Eddie Winslow) and how the adults on set helped and encouraged them along the way. Plus we talk to a super-fan, Howard, who shares what "Family Matters" meant to him.
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