Billy Masters LIVE (S01E75) - 12-29-20 - The Year In Review

28 December 2020 2:56 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E75) - 12-29-20 - Billy takes a little time to enjoy looking back at the year that was. The highs, the lows, the ups, the downs. Some surprise drop ins, favorite moments, and behind the scenes at Billy Masters LIVE!

The Billy Masters Players in Hairspray

27 December 2020 7:34 pm

The Billy Masters Players in Hairspray - Billy Masters is joined by Garrett Clayton, Nikki Blonsky, Charlotte Crossley, Linda Hart, Chester Gregory, Bruce Vilanch, and Marc Shaiman!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E73) - 12-22-20 - The Great Taylor Dayne

24 December 2020 2:58 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E73) - 12-22-20 - There are singers, and then there's Taylor Dayne - one of the most powerful and distinctive voices around. And she's sitting down with Billy for a special pre-Christmas episode. Although she doesn't do much sitting around. She's cleaning, doing her hair and make-up, calling to let her boyfriend in, introducing us to her son, etc. But she also does get real about her physical ailments as a child, dispels some urban legends about her career, her relationship with her "peers", and her future plans. It's a crazy, freewheeling show - you won't want want to miss it!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E74) - 12-24-20 - Dennis Hensley from You Don't Know My Life

23 December 2020 10:12 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E74) - 12-24-20 - After talking with Taylor Dayne on a recent show, Billy invited his friend Dennis Hensley to come on and talk about his great game, "You Don't Know My Life". We decided to turn that discussion into its own episode. On the episode, Billy reveals some juicy stories - including some tidbits about his night with George Michael (during the WHAM days). Tune in to join in the fun!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E72) - 12-17-20 - Ruth Pointer of the fabulous Pointer Sisters!

18 December 2020 10:09 pm

****SINCE THE LIVE BROADCAST HAD COPYRIGHT ISSUES WITH SOME OF THE CLIPS AND WAS BLOCKED IN MANY PLACE, WE HAVE EDITTED THIS VERSION TOGETHER FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY*****

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E72) - 12-17-20 - Billy welcomes the amazing Ruth Pointer of the fabulous Pointer Sisters for the full show. They'll be talking her life, her career, and her sensational autobiography, "Still So Excited". And we get a special guest appearance by another Pointer - Issa Pointer (daughter of Ruth and Dennis Edwards of The Temptations).

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E71) - 12-15-20 - Arnetia Walker, Mindy Sterling, and Stan Zimmerman

14 December 2020 3:50 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E71) - 12-15-20 - Continuing our holiday festivities, Billy welcomes Mindy Sterling, Arnetia Walker, and playwright Stan Zimmerman. They are appearing in a live reading of "Yes, Virginia" as a benefit for the Laguna Playhouse on Thursday, December 17. You can watch that reading at: www.lagunaplayhouse.com, but you can see them first on Billy Masters LIVE!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E70) - 12-10-20 - Karl Schmid and Kay Sedia

9 December 2020 9:58 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E70) - 12-10-20 - Billy continues his holiday celebrations with Kay Sedia, who shows us the latest in Tupperware and bakes some holiday treats. We'll also be joined by ABC7's entertainment reporter Karl Schmid, who will talk to us about his F+Stigma campaign to fight the stigma of being HIV-positive.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E69) - 12-8-20 - Sam Harris

8 December 2020 8:54 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E69) - 12-8-20 - Billy continues his holiday celebration with the delicious Sam Harris. We'll be discussing the film version, "HAM: A Musical Memoir". We'll also discuss his recent novel, "The Substance of All Things", the remastering of his CDs, and other aspects of his lengthy career. Oh, it'll get dishy!

You can see his film by clicking on this link: https://www.laemmle.com/film/ham-musical-memoir

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E12) - 12-3-20 - Darlene Love (Encore Presentation)

3 December 2020 6:03 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E12) - 12-3-20 - Due to scheduling mishaps, Darlene Love was unable to appear today. Although we hope to have her back before the holidays, we thought we'd remind you of our show with her back in May. We surprised her with Marc Shaiman and Paul Shaffer. Enjoy!!!!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E68) - 12-1-20 - Sheryl Lee Ralph - Divas of December #1

1 December 2020 11:45 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E68) - 12-1-20 - Sheryl Lee Ralph - to kick off our Divas of December (perhaps there will be 12), we bring you the Diva-licious Sheryl Lee Ralph. Since it is World AIDS Day, we will discuss her fight against AIDS, her fundraiser, Divas Simply Singing (30 years and counting), her upcoming holiday film "Christmas Comes Twice", and much MUCH more!!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E67) - 11-26-20 - Happy Thanksgiving with Charles Busch

26 November 2020 10:48 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E67) - 11-26-20 - Happy Thanksgiving! With so many people stuck at home, Billy wanted to reach out to one of his favorite people - Charles Busch. The two chat about Busch's career, a film he just shot, his memoir, and what they're both thankful for!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E66) - 11-12-20 - Ed Asner (Part 2)

12 November 2020 2:57 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E66) - 11-10-22 - Billy sits down for an in depth look at the life and career of Ed Asner. There is so much material, we've decided to break this show up into two parts. In this part, Ed talks about moving to Hollywood, working with John Wayne, the Mary Tyler Moore cast, and his own show, Lou Grant, We also discuss how politics almost derailed his career, and how he always felt like an outsider.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E65) - 11-10-20 - Ed Asner (Part 1)

10 November 2020 3:17 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E65) - 11-10-20 - Billy sits down for an in depth look at the life and career of Ed Asner. There is so much material, we've decided to break this show up into two parts. Enjoy!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E64) - 11-5-20 - Lena Hall, Jonny Beauchamp, Belovitch, Quinton

4 November 2020 2:08 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E64) - 11-5-20 - Billy takes a break from politics and sits down with the creative forces behind the Emerging Artist Theatre and Red Spear Productions benefit reading of "Boys Don't Wear Lipstick", including playwright Brian Belovitch, director Everett Quinton, Tony winner Lena Hall and Jonny Beauchamp.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E63) - 11-3-20 - Election Day Special

3 November 2020 8:11 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E63) - 11-3-20 - Election Day Special - Take a break from the angst of the election and laugh with Billy. He'll be sharing gossip, answering questions, and just hanging out with the fans. We'll also be looking back at some special moments with Loni Anderson, Marilyn Maye, Michele Lee,, Lainie Kazan, and our all-star performance of a scene from Hairspray!!!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E62) - 10-29-20 - Gilles Marini

28 October 2020 12:40 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E62) - 10-29-20 - Billy sits down with Gilles Marini to find out more about his life, his background, his career, and how he feels about being a sex symbol.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E61) - 10-27-20 - Christopher Sieber

26 October 2020 10:23 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E61) - 10-27-20 - Billy welcomes his pal Christopher Sieber for an in depth discussion about his extensive career on stage and screen, and his upcoming livestream event. "The Christopher Sieber Special" debuts on November 5th and will feature Billy Stritch on the piano - you can watch it here:

https://events.broadwayworld.com/event/christopher-sieber-11-5-7-pm-et/

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E60) - 10-22-20 - Lainie Kazan and Michele Lee - First Joint Interview

20 October 2020 10:23 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E60) - 10-22-20 - We tried it before, but now it is finally happening (hopefully). The legendary Lainie Kazan and magnificent Michele Lee join Billy to not only discuss their friendship and their individual careers. And then - a conversation 47 years in the making - they speak for the first time together about their experience with the Broadway musical "Seesaw". You won't want to miss it!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E59) - 10-20-20 - Gloria Allred, Randy Roberts and Sue O'Connell

19 October 2020 1:57 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E59) - 10-20-20 - Billy sits down with some of his favorite people. First, catch up on current events with Sue O'Connell. Next, find out about the Supreme Court confirmation hearings and the upcoming election with Gloria Allred And then, have a laugh with Randy Roberts who tells us how things are going in Key West.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E58) - 10-15-20 - Ed Asner

13 October 2020 6:17 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E58) - 10-15-20 - Billy sits down for an in depth interview with the legendary Ed Asner. They discuss his long career on stage, television, and films, as well as his book, "Son of a Junkman"

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E57) - 10-13-20 - David Pevsner

12 October 2020 2:25 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E57) - 10-13-20 - Billy sits down to talk to David Pevsner about the video release of his one-man show, "Musical Comedy Whore".

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E56) - 10-8-20 - John McDaniel

7 October 2020 11:57 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E56) - 10-8-20 - Billy sits down to chat with John McDaniel about his long and varied career - including talking about his work on Broadway, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and his upcoming musical, Sticks & Stones

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E55) - 10-6-20 - Christopher Titus and Rachel Bradley

5 October 2020 10:10 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E55) - 10-6-20 - Billy chats with one of his comedic idols and friends - Christopher Titus. Along with Rachel Bradley, they will discuss doing comedy during covid and share some secrets from the road.

Check out their amazing shows on:
https://www.combustionlive.com

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E54) - 10-1-20 - Florian Klein, Hans Berlin, Taubert Nadalini - Shooting Star

30 September 2020 11:51 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E54) - 10-1-20 - Billy welcomes Florian Klein (aka gay porn star Hans Berlin), who discusses the video from his musical "Shooting Star" which is helping raise money for Covid-19 relief

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E53) - 09-29-20 - Loni Anderson

28 September 2020 9:33 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E53) - 09-29-20 - Billy sits down with the legendary Loni Anderson. They speak at length about her early years, her start in theatre, her marriages, and her roles - including The Jayne Mansfield Story, WKRP, Partners in Crime, VIP, So NoTORIous, and My Sister is So Gay. One of our most indepth, provocative, and charming shows to date.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E52) - 09-24-20 - Charles Busch

23 September 2020 11:27 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E52) - 09-24-20 - Billy welcomes the divine Charles Busch to talk about his upcoming virtual production of "The Tribute Artist" for Primary Stages

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E51) - 09-22-20 - Tabloid Tuesday

21 September 2020 10:53 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E51) - 09-22-20 - Billy takes a look at all of the gossip of the day, including going through the tabloids and telling you the truth behind the stories. You can also join in the fun by asking Billy your own questions - including joining him online by clicking on the link in the comment section.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E50) - 09-17-20 - 35 Years of Golden Girls

16 September 2020 11:14 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E50) - 09-17-20 - Billy celebrates 35 years since the premiere of The Golden Girls with author of "Golden Girls Forever" Jim Colucci, writer from season one Stan Zimmerman, the real life sister of Blanche Melinda McClanahan, and writer and comedian Frank DeCaro

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E49) - 09-15-20 - Rhea Litré and John Duran

14 September 2020 12:08 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E49) - 09-15-20 - for this, Billy's 50th show, he welcomed drag diva and creator of Quarantine Queen, Rhea Litré. Also joining us is West Hollywood City Councillor John Duran with an update on the pandemic.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E48) - 09-10-20 - Mark MacKillop and Broadway Bares 2020

10 September 2020 8:17 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E48) - 09-10-20 - Billy welcomes his special guest Mark MacKillop to discuss Broadway Bares 2020 - where MacKillop brought in over $30K in donations - the top fundraiser of the year!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E47) - 09-08-20 - The Marvelous Marilyn Maye

7 September 2020 12:49 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E48) - 09-08-20 - Billy sits down with the legendary Marilyn Maye for a look at her career, how she's dealt with the pandemic, and returning to the stage after 6 months. Also, some footage from her Provincetown concerts.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E46) - 09-03-20 - Frank DeCaro, Peppermint, Miss Richfield 1981

2 September 2020 6:52 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E47) - 09-03-20 - Billy hosts another in his semi-regular Drag Divas series, with his semi-regular co-host Frank DeCaro. Special guests for this show are Peppermint and Miss Richfield 1981

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E45) - 09-01-20 - Buck Angel

31 August 2020 8:39 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E46) - 09-01-20 - Billy welcomes famed porn star, producer, innovator and advocate, Buck Angel

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E44) - 08-27-20 - Funny Gay Males - Cohen, McWilliams and Sarfaty

26 August 2020 12:43 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E45) - 08-27-20 - Billy pays tribute to Funny Gay Males - Jaffe Cohen, Danny McWilliams and Eddie Sarfaty

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E43) - 08-25-20 - Christopher Rice, Sue O'Connell

24 August 2020 2:34 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E43) - 08-25-20 - Billy welcomes writer Christopher Rice. And our roving reporter, NECN commentator Sue O'Connell, discusses the election, the USPS scandal, and much more.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E42) - 08-20-20 - Nikki Blonsky, Garrett Clayton, Marc Shaiman and MORE!

18 August 2020 11:40 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E42) - 08-20-20 - Billy welcomes a historic pair to Billy Masters LIVE - the Tracy from the movie musical "Hairspray, Nikki Blonsky, and the Link from the TV version, Garrett Clayton. They'll be joined by the show's composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman and some other special alums from "Hairsprays" various companies - including the original Broadway cast.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E41) - 08-18-20 - Naked Boys Singing! Genesis and Reunion

17 August 2020 12:56 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E41) - 08-18-20 - In this very special episode, Billy talks with the creative and performing team from the original 1998 Celebration Theatre (in West Hollywood) production of Naked Boys Singing!

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E40) - 08-13-20 - Fran Drescher, Max von Essen, Nick Adams

12 August 2020 12:49 am

Fran Drescher returns to Billy Masters LIVE to talk about the documentary about her life on REELZ at 3PM Eastern on Thursday, August 13th. And Max von Essen pops in to talk about his livestream concert later tonight. And, you know, there could always be a surprise guest...or two.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E39) - 08-11-20 - Lena Hall

10 August 2020 2:23 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E39) - 08-11-20 - Lena Hall

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E38) - 08-06-20 - Varla Jean Merman and Edmund Bagnell

5 August 2020 5:35 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E38) - 08-06-20 - Billy chats with the outrageous Varla Jean Merman, singer and instrumentalist Edmund Bagnell, currently performing at the Crown and Anchor in Provincetown.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E37) - 08-04-20 - Wilson Cruz and Judy Gold

3 August 2020 10:27 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E37) - 08-04-20 - Billy chats with two of his favorite people - Wilson Cruz and Judy Gold.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E36) - 07-30-20 - BROADWAY BARES with Jerry Mitchell and friends

28 July 2020 11:32 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E36) - 07-30-20 - BROADWAY BARES with Jerry Mitchell and friends. And by friends, I mean the HOTTEST guys that have ever graced Broadway Bares: Christopher Sieber, Spencer Liff, Patrick Boyd, Reed Kelly, Mark MacKillop. All raising money for BroadwayCares.org and BroadwayBares.com

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E35) - 07-28-20 - Branden & James, plus John Duran

27 July 2020 1:48 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E35) - 07-28-20 - Billy is joined by performers Branden & James, plus an update on what's happening in West Hollywood with City Councillor John Duran

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E34) - 07-23-20 - UnCabaret's Beth Lapides and music director Mitch Kaplan

22 July 2020 5:26 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E34) - 07-23-20 - Billy welcomes another of his funny friends - writer, producer, performer and all-around creative entity, Beth Lapides - creator of UnCabaret. As usual, expect a few surprise guests

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E33) - 07-21-20 - Marga Gomez with David Drake, Dan Guerrero and Jeff Whitty

20 July 2020 10:36 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E33) - 07-21-20 - Billy welcomes his longtime friend, performance artist, comedian, writer, and teacher Marga Gomez. As usual, there could be a surprise guest...or two.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E32) - 07-16-20 - Rachel Mason, Sue O'Connell and Chi Chi LaRue (editted)

17 July 2020 10:24 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E32) - 07-16-20 - NECN commentator Sue O'Connell and Rachel Mason, director of the documentary "Circus of Books". We also have a surprise appearance by Chi Chi LaRue - the current owner of Circus of Books - under the name Chi Chi LaRue's Circus.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E31) - 07-14-20 - Marilyn, Andrea, Sheryl Lee, and Jenifer

14 July 2020 12:13 am

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E31) - 07-14-20 - Billy's Favorite Divas: Marilyn, Andrea, Sheryl Lee, and Jenifer - Some old and new footage of Marilyn Maye, Andrea Martin, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Jenifer Lewis - with able assistance by Marc Shaiman, Bruce Vilanch, Mark Alton Brown, Billy Stritch, and Loretta Devine

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E30) - 07-09-20 - Chi Chi LaRue, Bruce Vilanch and Chad Hunt

8 July 2020 1:11 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E30) - 07-09-20 - Billy's gay porn-a-palooza! Porn maven, director, producer, DJ, and all around larger-than-life personality, Chi Chi LaRue. Also joining us is Bruce Vilanch and porn legend, Chad Hunt. Plus...well, you never know who'll show up or what will happen

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E29) - 07-07-20 - Ari Gold and Eric Himan

6 July 2020 3:25 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E29) - 07-07-20 - Billy chats with two talented singer-songwriters: Ari Gold and Eric Himan.

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E28) - 07-02-20 - Billy Gilman and Sam Harris

1 July 2020 3:01 pm

Billy Masters LIVE (S01E28) - 07-02-20 - Billy welcomes another Billy to the show - Billy Gilman. Also returning is singer, actor and author, Sam Harris! As usual, there could be a surprise guest...or two