First message... so sorry to Mayim and family for the loss of Leslie he was a true one of a kind gem to the earth, bless all who knew him... my mom was Cassandras friend in Colorado back in the 70s and always told me she was the sweetest and funniest girl she ever met. I wish I could meet her some day, I'm so grateful she has been entertaining us for over 40 years
I was able to meet Leslie a few years back and he was so WONDERFUL. I told him about the show I wanted to make and he loved it. He asked questions, laughed and told me I HAD to make my show so I promised I'd never give up on it. He just made me promise to keep him in mind when I started casting so I wrote a role just for him but he'll never get to be in it, now. I'm not having any luck getting people to listen to me, anyway. Ive ALWAYS loved Elvira and as a kid, I never considered the sex appeal. I just liked her because she seemed funny and really nice. My dad met her once and he said she was super nice and even joked around with him. I'm glad the description of her matches your mom's description. Too many awful, rude celebrities now...
I agree about Leslie. I love him on all the shows he was on…especially Call Me Kat…and Mayim’s interview with him was the best!! I totally fell in love with him as a human being…his story is amazing. One of the very best humans to grace the planet and so sorry he is gone. What a shame.
Elvira has always been a hysterically funny inspiration to me, but Cassandra really blows me away in all her beautiful dimensions. She's as wonderfully free and energetic as her character, but grounded with incredible wisdom. And she shows that beauty is timeless. I loved how Mayim interviewed her and the love Mayim showed her. What a wonderful conversation. I felt like I was in the living room with both of you. You both rock!
The first thing I thought of when I heard of Leslie's passing (beyond the loss of such a Great Light and Incredible Talent) was how hard it was going to hit your show. Prayers for peace and direction for you all and comfort for all his loved ones!
I didn’t read Elvira’s new book…I listened to it on Audible. My strong recommendation is - listen to Cassandra talk about her life … the book becomes alive, and was most enjoyable. If you can’t afford Audible, check out your public library and check it out there. It was a WONDERFUL listen! 🎉
I'm so shocked! I was aware that Elvira had "made a comeback" recently (I'd heard of her book and had seen her on the Halloween baking shows), and I was *convinced* that it was a new woman playing the character. To learn that it's the SAME woman as when Elvira was a thing in my youth (back in the 80s or so), is so shocking! WOW! Amazing. I'm definitely going to check out her book.
Ooo! Thanks for interviewing Cassandra. I love Elvira! She’s so funny and irreverent, and gives no effs. Having a character who became famous (and owning it) is the best of both worlds letting Cassandra live life under the radar.
At 71, Cassandra is a... just AMAZING! I'm glad she has created a book to talk about her dual life, and give us a rounded view of her and her character Elvira! Thanks Mayim!
I have loved Elvira for years! It always blows my mind that Cassandra is an actual red head. 😊🥰 You get so used to a character that when you see the actor, it's wild when they just look so different than whom they play.
Sincere condolences on the terrible loss of Leslie Jordan, Hunkerdowner-in-Chief, who so kept my spirits up at the height of the lockdown. RIP, beautiful spirit. Thinking of Mayim at this time, I cannot image the grief she must be feeling. And all those who were lucky enough to know Leslie in person. ❤
What an amazing interview-it was so nice to see Cassandra Peterson have a chance to share so much more than the typical set of questions. Anyone who is already a fan knows the answers to most of the questions most interviewers ask. That is why your interviews are the best!
Sending you love and lots of comforting hugs for the loss of your friend and colleague. Leslie was joy and light himself. He’ll be missed. A lot. For everybody. 💔 Said that it touched me a lot how Cassandra meet her partner thinking of her as “the bad boy” at the gym and how she fell in love with her after a long term hetero marriage. It’s the living example of the fluidity of gender and that we fall in love with persons, in its beutiful and more wide meaning. Binary is an immense shade of greys and we fall for the souls with that powerful sexual organ we all have: our brains. Kudos too to her words against patriarchy and defending women rights remembering Masha Amini. Great episode. As usual.
Firstly, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Leslie Jordon. I became familiar with Cassandra Peterson while on a trip to San Francisco while serving in the Marines as a bandsman. A bunch of us were in the tv room of our barracks watching her show. Everyone, including me, thought she was drop-dead gorgeous (much nicer term than what they said). Everyone in the room was describing in very lurid details what they want to do with 'The Mistress. However, when one of my buddies asked me what would I do if I met her, I said, "I think she'd be cool to hang out with and chill out over a couple of beers." The entire room went silent. They stared at me as if I had grown a horn in the middle of my forehead.
Loved this interview! I vaguely remember Elvira - with Bible Belt parents we were NOT allowed to watch anything with her in it, but I was always fascinated by her. Another great interview - you get the most fascinating stories! On a separate note, deepest condolences on the passing of Leslie Jordan. He & I actually emailed a little bit after his interview on your show, & he was just lovely. May his memory be a blessing.
My 70s Childhood Memories... My Teen Yrs in the 80s.... Elvira was part of it but this was a real pleasure to see/hear Cassandra 's glimpse into her life , Elvira Evolution and of herself as Cassandra..,Thankyou Mayim & Jonathan for having her as a guest, most interesting indeed .... 😊🇨🇦
I love this person. She is an awesome lady. She used to work at the San Diego Zoo. If I remember right, in the Snake House. Long before she became Elvira. My oldest brother has had a crush on her from her Zoo days. Beautiful hearts make for a more beautiful lady.
Mayim: You might like this. Edgar Allan Poe's portable writing desk is at the Henry Ford Museum! It's roped off, but I could still get close enough to see all the details, ink stains, worn spots, etc. I was fangirling the whole time! He had glued calendar's from 1843 and 1846 inside. I wonder what works he created using it?!
She's 71 FFS!!! I am nine years younger and I look 20 years older. I have been a fan since the first day I ever saw her, and it's been so long now that I couldn't even begin to tell you when that was. I am sure she's had work done, but it's so well executed that you can't tell. Or maybe she hasn't. I am still in touch with a lot of my high school classmates, and most of us look our age (or like me, older). But there are a couple of exceptions. Several of us look 10-20 years younger than the rest of us, and I guarantee none of them have had work done; we're not those kind of people. I love everything about her, well beyond her outer beauty. That's just the icing on the cake. She seems so real, despite her celebrity status.
My dad had one of those liquor store, life sized, card board cut outs in the passenger seat of his car when I was a kid. We all loved her because of her confidence and wit. Not my dad, obvi but he did see her as a good roll model for a smart, strong, confident women. He always told me that he wanted me to take her example and raised me to know need approval to be confident. To survive the world without being dependent on someone else. So I paid it forward and used her as a roll model for my girls.
This has been my absolute favorite episode so far. Having two of my childhood crushes in one place is almost too much. Love the show and keep up the great work.
Honestly, I used to be like "I don't know about this Mayim Bialik person," but after watching this show for a while, I'm 100% won over. 🥰 Also, the intro song is perfect--that nod is just hilarious. Having grown up on, and dare I say raised by 80's and 90's sitcoms, it just hits right.
RIP Leslie Jordan. Our hearts go out to you, Dr. Mayim. In the late-1970s, there was a show on KMTV in Omaha called "Creature Feature" starring "Dr. San Guinary" with his sidekick "Igor." My oldest sister watched it every Saturday night at 10:30. Today, we both watch "Svengoolie" on MeTv. Are there any fellow "chicken throwers" here?
This was so awesome. I love you and the way you interview your guests. Thank you for this amazing interview with Cassandra. I learned so much about her. I was already 25 or 26:and living in Anaheim when she started her Elvira shows on channel 9 in Hollywood. I love her honesty and she was so at ease with you. Thanks again Mayim! 🤗
What a great interview! I’ve been a big fan of Cassandra for years and absolutely love her book (y’all, the audiobook is bliss). Also a huge fan of Poe, so no shame in that game.
I went as her for Halloween when I was ten lol I love her so much. I loved that she was sexy but stood up for herself and listened to heavy metal. I grew up around a lot of people who told me I had to like girl things and pink but she really changed that view for me.
Hey Dr Bialik. I like Halloween too. I usually dress up as Harry Potter on Halloween. I'm also really sorry to hear about Leslie Jordan. I never watched Call Me Kat but I'm really sorry for your loss. Keep your good job Dr Bialik! You're my favorite actress ever!
I live in the Vegas area rn and it is truly not the same. I WISHHH it was still the way she explained it to be. Loved this and the questions were just great!!
I know, my korean farsi neighborhood is now full of CALIFORNIANS KNO HOW TO PARTAY and no me gusta, talkni boutwe need to change the laws an be like where we left tho mi familia is as racist and antisemetic as they grow, jesus this ignoreGod on that 5 raiders fans rolled up on me with some baseball bats!
I am so happy to know Cassandra is open about her life. When I was little Elvira became the best friend who would bring joy to my life with every episode and all of her fun comments. 🥰
Elvira Mistress of the dark was a great example of a funny strong sassy sexy lady when I was growing up. I am so pleased to get to see the actual lady behind it all. Another great interview 🐝
I have had the absolute pleasure of meeting both Elvira and Cassandra at two separate times in my life. What a very sweet and kind woman, a great sense of humor and so down to earth. She is so Beautiful all around. A great interview Mayim thank you for this vid..
Great interview! Learned So much about my favorite young adult Mistress of the a Dark. So glad To hear she is doing so much still. Cant wait to Read her book!
Im thankful that 18 years ago that my dad watched and let me watch with him Elvia Mistress Of The Dark, been a fan ever since. My dad also worked in a Movie theater when he was a teenager and my dad was born in the 1950, so but sadly we lost him last year.
When I first saw a blurb about "Mayim Bialik's brakdown" on youtube, I thought it meant you had a breakdown, and I really wasn't interested. That was in my mind for a long time. Now I realize it's the name of your channel here! OMG. I guess it was the fact that you were interviewing Elvira that attracted me. Now that I see this channel, I subscribed. So, you owe a little to Elvira for getting at least one more subscriber! Looking forward to many more interesting interviews. 🙂
The Elvira memoir was so good! I listened to it on Audible, and I loved it. If you haven’t read it (or listened to it), do yourself a favor and check it out.
I am a 61 yr young female and have loved Elvira as long as I can remember! She rocked it!!!! The Crypt Keeper was my 2nd fav. I SO love his laugh! Plus, he was kinda cute 😆😆😆. Did Cassandra watch the old original Dark Shadows?? I was in elem school and my mom wouldn't let me watch it, so I would sneak out and go to my neighbors apt to watch w her 😆😆
Talking about pregnancy and body image, what's funny is I think Elvira ages like fine wine. Honestly, I think she's more attractive the older she gets. Also, talking about women and what they wear and the uninvited situations that may come with it - I love that in the 1st Elvira film the new station manager tries to take advantage of Elvira and she tells him off! Same for the guys in the bar. Some friends and I watched haunted hills and the loved it. We were almost on the floor with laughter. It was cool to show the movie to people unfamiliar with Elvira and have them really get it, it probably helps we were all in the Rocky horror picture show at the community theater haha
So bravely real,and such a priceless spirit, and physical beauty! Truly special person! I remember Her from the first years, she has Always been 'her own mystical dimension! Blessings ' Peace and Great Health Always to Cassandra and T'✨🤍
Good to get a glimpse of the real world Cassandra Peterson in this informative and interesting video documentary. Happen chance, recently rented Rob Zombie's "The Munsters" (2022) and was pleasantly surprised to see Cassandra Peterson was a member of the cast. Got me wondering, where is she today, then here you go. Thanks.
Mayim, please do a bonus video of all the spooky things that you've experienced at your home. How did you discover your home, what made you buy it, what was the first things that happened? What events happened since then? Mayim's Halloween special!
That was amazing interview, my first thought was now I will get the backstory on Elvira and Cassandra. What I wasn’t expecting was Elvira in in Pop culture context how does her persona transcend that through the 1970’s view of what a fictional character designed by old dudes and once again Cassandra as Elvira “Flips the script” on them. As a kid I thought of that character as a joker and I always liked that! 😊
Anyone remember something called "Up All Night With Rhonda"????? For juveniles she had "Rhondas Fun Phone" and when she and her company of bimbos were not on screen horror movies played!!!!!
Elvira rules! Cassandra Peterson is such a positive icon for everyone who loves Halloween and strong, independent women. She was a role model when I was a gay teen in the 80s. Thank you for years of entertainment and fun.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Elvira recently showed up in a MMORPG I'm playing, "Adventure Quest 3D" as the hostess-with-the-mostest-ghosts for their 20th anniversary/Halloween celebrations. I believe she can be seen there until just after the new year, for anyone who cares to meet her in-game (as an NPC). It's been really fun seeing her there.
She still looked amazing! Her comedic timing was always on point and she was incredible. She was always about entertaining people and bringing fun entertainment. I loved how she embraced her character. It has to be one of the most memorable characters I that I will ever remember. It turns out she was always a wonderful person as well. I didn’t know about her partner until maybe a year ago. That didn’t change anything as far as being a fan. If anything it just solidified the fact no matter what you do in life as a profession having a happy personal life is important. As a kid I had a huge crush on her and after growing up and learning more about who she was as a person I like her even more. Sometimes when you learn more about who some of these famous people it just destroys everything you felt or feel about them. She is one of the few you end up liking more because of how wonderful they are as a person in real life. Love to all of her family and loved ones. She will always be a shining star!
What’s delightful and insightful interview. I’ve loved Elvira since I was a baby queer, loved her book, and now it looks like I have a new podcast to love. Thank you, Mayim!
Wonderful interview!!! Cassandra, what a Life!!! Mayim, I love your interviewing technique. You read my mind on asking questions and follow-ups. And being a 'fly on the wall' while two women have a heart to heart conversation was wonderfully refreshing from most of the other RUclips drivel. And what wonderful candor!!! My spouse just retired after teaching at University for 40+ years. She's trying hard to recalibrate to retirement. Fortunately, I was retired at age 60 (8 years ago) after 7 years 'working from home'. I'm experienced. "Not necessarily stoned, but beautiful." "If you can just get your mind together, then come on across to me. We'll hold hands an' then we'll watch the sun rise, from the bottom of the sea. But first... Are you experienced?" Mayim, YOU are f#cking wonderful! I enjoyed your 'breakdown'. 😁🙏
Great guest. She has always been entertaining but it is even more interesting to hear her talk about her character and how she thinks and handles things.
I never knew she was in the Groundlings! I saw her in the late 80s at Knott's and I remember being very impressed with her stage presence and comedic timing - very funny. Now I see why - great training!
Confidence: there is something to be said for young people, even kids, being able to do something because they don't realize they aren't supposed to be able to. That's typically used in regards to athletics, but it applies in other areas, as well. Confidently staking out some territory often leads to other people subconsciously acquiescing that space to whomever claimed it. "How do they get away with that?" "Oh, that's just the way they are." Cassandra as Elvira claimed a space so confidently that people simply accepted that she was supposed to be in that space.
Wow! Cassandra it looks like you found The Fountain Of Youth! I'm a big fan, it's great to see you! I miss seeing you, in The Big Bang Theory Mayim!!! it's great to see you too!
I do remember Elvira! My condolences to you, family and friends for the loss of sweet Leslie Jordan. Leslie and I both exercised racehorses years ago. It broke my heart how he passed.
I grew up in the 1960s watching monster movies and more, Cassandra was a breath of fresh air, a cool movie host. thank you for sharing totally cool interview 💢💯🖤
Please keep me posted on the search for "Old Vegas". If not just there though. Took my wife to a very nice restaurant overlooking the ocean Huntington Beach. Since it was very nice and not cheap I wore a suit. I was the only one.
I listen to both heavy metal and death metal music on Halloween. By the way, RIP Leslie Jordan. When I noticed the breaking news story of his death, Mayim, I shared it with you on both Instagram and Twitter.
Love Cassandra! She inspired me to live my best spooky life! As a fellow Kansan I’ve always felt close to her. I met her at a con a few years back, so nice! 🧡🖤🧡🖤
I know that “the show must go on” even in the saddest moments. I know the “Spooky Season” is on. But this podcast’s former guest, friend & colleague of Mayim Leslie Jordan died yesterday. Somehow, even if I know that most episodes are shot & scheduled yet, I was expecting here a kind of homage to him reposting his episode. Or maybe no episode at all. But probably I’m too sentimental or old-fashioned for these days… Feeling so sorry for your loss, Mayim. Leslie was love, joy & light. He’ll be missed. A lot. Biggest hug from afar.🫂💔
I think Mayim, and her colleagues are in absolute shock and devastation about Leslie. In this day, we all expect an immediate reaction - I think people deserve time and grace to grieve and react in their own time without judgement.
@@MzTeddyluv I think you didn’t get my point. I wasn’t judging at all. Absolutelly not. I’m sure she must be devastated. I’d be. I know she is grieving and hurt. I know they stopped CMK production. But somehow watching “Elvira” here & today seemed to me too painful. As this podcast is a team work of many people maybe I hoped probably wrongly that someone could take other decission. But never judging. Less judging nor Mayim nor Jonathan.
The fact a movie host got her own movie is pretty much a testament to how popular her character became.
First message... so sorry to Mayim and family for the loss of Leslie he was a true one of a kind gem to the earth, bless all who knew him... my mom was Cassandras friend in Colorado back in the 70s and always told me she was the sweetest and funniest girl she ever met. I wish I could meet her some day, I'm so grateful she has been entertaining us for over 40 years
I was able to meet Leslie a few years back and he was so WONDERFUL. I told him about the show I wanted to make and he loved it. He asked questions, laughed and told me I HAD to make my show so I promised I'd never give up on it. He just made me promise to keep him in mind when I started casting so I wrote a role just for him but he'll never get to be in it, now.
I'm not having any luck getting people to listen to me, anyway.
Ive ALWAYS loved Elvira and as a kid, I never considered the sex appeal. I just liked her because she seemed funny and really nice. My dad met her once and he said she was super nice and even joked around with him. I'm glad the description of her matches your mom's description. Too many awful, rude celebrities now...
I agree about Leslie. I love him on all the shows he was on…especially Call Me Kat…and Mayim’s interview with him was the best!! I totally fell in love with him as a human being…his story is amazing. One of the very best humans to grace the planet and so sorry he is gone. What a shame.
Elvira has always been a hysterically funny inspiration to me, but Cassandra really blows me away in all her beautiful dimensions. She's as wonderfully free and energetic as her character, but grounded with incredible wisdom. And she shows that beauty is timeless. I loved how Mayim interviewed her and the love Mayim showed her. What a wonderful conversation. I felt like I was in the living room with both of you. You both rock!
Couldn't agree more! Very glad you enjoyed this one, John - thanks so much for watching!! 🧠🫶🦇🎃👻
The first thing I thought of when I heard of Leslie's passing (beyond the loss of such a Great Light and Incredible Talent) was how hard it was going to hit your show. Prayers for peace and direction for you all and comfort for all his loved ones!
I didn’t read Elvira’s new book…I listened to it on Audible. My strong recommendation is - listen to Cassandra talk about her life … the book becomes alive, and was most enjoyable. If you can’t afford Audible, check out your public library and check it out there. It was a WONDERFUL listen! 🎉
I'm so shocked! I was aware that Elvira had "made a comeback" recently (I'd heard of her book and had seen her on the Halloween baking shows), and I was *convinced* that it was a new woman playing the character. To learn that it's the SAME woman as when Elvira was a thing in my youth (back in the 80s or so), is so shocking! WOW! Amazing. I'm definitely going to check out her book.
Wow ! Elvira I love her she is a icon and beautiful,funnytoo
Oh Cassandra is so lovely! What an incredible human being! ❤️
Mayim, my thoughts are with you and anyone who loved Leslie. ❤️
Ooo! Thanks for interviewing Cassandra. I love Elvira! She’s so funny and irreverent, and gives no effs. Having a character who became famous (and owning it) is the best of both worlds letting Cassandra live life under the radar.
Who doesnt love Elvira? I gotta say though, getting to know Cassandra these past few years has been such a gift. Wow, what a legend! (elvira too!)
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At 71, Cassandra is a... just AMAZING! I'm glad she has created a book to talk about her dual life, and give us a rounded view of her and her character Elvira! Thanks Mayim!
I have loved Elvira for years! It always blows my mind that Cassandra is an actual red head. 😊🥰 You get so used to a character that when you see the actor, it's wild when they just look so different than whom they play.
Red heads that wear black hair make the most striking gothic appearance- pale complexion contrasting with black hair. They look like the Morrigan.
I lived in the same neighborhood as Cassandra Petersen growing up and she was absolutely lovely to everyone!💖💖💖💖
Sincere condolences on the terrible loss of Leslie Jordan, Hunkerdowner-in-Chief, who so kept my spirits up at the height of the lockdown. RIP, beautiful spirit. Thinking of Mayim at this time, I cannot image the grief she
must be feeling. And all those who were lucky enough to know Leslie in person. ❤
So is Mayim related to Leslie Jordan?
What an amazing interview-it was so nice to see Cassandra Peterson have a chance to share so much more than the typical set of questions. Anyone who is already a fan knows the answers to most of the questions most interviewers ask. That is why your interviews are the best!
Wow, appreciate the high praise Jaycen!!! Very glad you liked this one. Thanks for watching!! 🧠🫶🦇🎃👻
Sending you love and lots of comforting hugs for the loss of your friend and colleague. Leslie was joy and light himself. He’ll be missed. A lot. For everybody. 💔
Said that it touched me a lot how Cassandra meet her partner thinking of her as “the bad boy” at the gym and how she fell in love with her after a long term hetero marriage. It’s the living example of the fluidity of gender and that we fall in love with persons, in its beutiful and more wide meaning. Binary is an immense shade of greys and we fall for the souls with that powerful sexual organ we all have: our brains.
Kudos too to her words against patriarchy and defending women rights remembering Masha Amini. Great episode. As usual.
Firstly, I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend, Leslie Jordon. I became familiar with Cassandra Peterson while on a trip to San Francisco while serving in the Marines as a bandsman. A bunch of us were in the tv room of our barracks watching her show. Everyone, including me, thought she was drop-dead gorgeous (much nicer term than what they said). Everyone in the room was describing in very lurid details what they want to do with 'The Mistress. However, when one of my buddies asked me what would I do if I met her, I said, "I think she'd be cool to hang out with and chill out over a couple of beers." The entire room went silent. They stared at me as if I had grown a horn in the middle of my forehead.
Holding you close in prayer, Mayim ❤️🙏🏻❤️ So sorry for your and our loss of Leslie. May his memory be for a blessing ❤😇❤️
I could listen to Cassandra Peterson all day. I love her stories. What a fascinating life. She has made a deal with the devil. Still gorgeous!!
Instant click, this makes my spooky heart so happy to see this 🖤
Sending condolences on the passing of Leslie ❤
Sending healing prayers xo
Loved this interview! I vaguely remember Elvira - with Bible Belt parents we were NOT allowed to watch anything with her in it, but I was always fascinated by her.
Another great interview - you get the most fascinating stories!
On a separate note, deepest condolences on the passing of Leslie Jordan. He & I actually emailed a little bit after his interview on your show, & he was just lovely. May his memory be a blessing.
My 70s Childhood Memories... My Teen Yrs in the 80s.... Elvira was part of it but this was a real pleasure to see/hear Cassandra 's glimpse into her life , Elvira Evolution and of herself as Cassandra..,Thankyou Mayim & Jonathan for having her as a guest, most interesting indeed .... 😊🇨🇦
I love this person. She is an awesome lady. She used to work at the San Diego Zoo. If I remember right, in the Snake House. Long before she became Elvira. My oldest brother has had a crush on her from her Zoo days.
Beautiful hearts make for a more beautiful lady.
Mayim: You might like this. Edgar Allan Poe's portable writing desk is at the Henry Ford Museum! It's roped off, but I could still get close enough to see all the details, ink stains, worn spots, etc. I was fangirling the whole time! He had glued calendar's from 1843 and 1846 inside. I wonder what works he created using it?!
She's 71 FFS!!! I am nine years younger and I look 20 years older. I have been a fan since the first day I ever saw her, and it's been so long now that I couldn't even begin to tell you when that was. I am sure she's had work done, but it's so well executed that you can't tell. Or maybe she hasn't. I am still in touch with a lot of my high school classmates, and most of us look our age (or like me, older). But there are a couple of exceptions. Several of us look 10-20 years younger than the rest of us, and I guarantee none of them have had work done; we're not those kind of people. I love everything about her, well beyond her outer beauty. That's just the icing on the cake. She seems so real, despite her celebrity status.
I have never clicked on anything faster. Love Cassandra/Elvira 😍
Great episode today Mayim and I am so sorry for the loss of Leslie Jordan. My condolences go to the friends and family of Leslie.
Cassandra is always a joy to hear from. Looking forward to grabbing an autographed book!
My dad had one of those liquor store, life sized, card board cut outs in the passenger seat of his car when I was a kid. We all loved her because of her confidence and wit. Not my dad, obvi but he did see her as a good roll model for a smart, strong, confident women. He always told me that he wanted me to take her example and raised me to know need approval to be confident. To survive the world without being dependent on someone else. So I paid it forward and used her as a roll model for my girls.
I should add I never had sons but by daughter does and they have know Elvira since infancy and learned from her as well
Love this!!! 🧠🫶🦇🎃👻
Wow this was so fun to watch! I have met Cassandra as herself and as Elvira and she is so warm and friendly!!! I love her so damn much!!
Hugs and love for the loss of your friend. ❤️🙏🏻❤️ RIP Leslie.
Who?
@@erikbihari3625 Leslie Jordan. They have paused her show.
@@erikbihari3625 leslie Jordan he was on the show will and grace
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Sordid lives the series and movies
@The1LadyTammy they were still filming? I thought season was wrapped
@@angelaholmes8888Ok,never heard of her. Any animated stuff she was in?
This has been my absolute favorite episode so far. Having two of my childhood crushes in one place is almost too much. Love the show and keep up the great work.
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@@MayimBialik 😍 I can’t believe you reply to these. You made my whole year!
AMAZING interview. I was never a groundling, but I studied with them (after Cassandra). I've always loved her and her character Elvira.
Honestly, I used to be like "I don't know about this Mayim Bialik person," but after watching this show for a while, I'm 100% won over. 🥰
Also, the intro song is perfect--that nod is just hilarious. Having grown up on, and dare I say raised by 80's and 90's sitcoms, it just hits right.
I've loved her since I was a teen. She is an amazing human 🐝 honestly.
Glad we won you over, Key. 🤣 Thanks so much for watching!!! 🧠🫶
Mayim is a gem!
RIP Leslie Jordan. Our hearts go out to you, Dr. Mayim.
In the late-1970s, there was a show on KMTV in Omaha called "Creature Feature" starring "Dr. San Guinary" with his sidekick "Igor." My oldest sister watched it every Saturday night at 10:30. Today, we both watch "Svengoolie" on MeTv. Are there any fellow "chicken throwers" here?
thank you mayim, jonathan, and cassandra! this was so great.
This was so awesome. I love you and the way you interview your guests. Thank you for this amazing interview with Cassandra. I learned so much about her. I was already 25 or 26:and living in Anaheim when she started her Elvira shows on channel 9 in Hollywood. I love her honesty and she was so at ease with you. Thanks again Mayim! 🤗
I loved the interview! How is it she has remained timeless? What a great person.
Vampires don’t age. 🧛♀️
What a great interview! I’ve been a big fan of Cassandra for years and absolutely love her book (y’all, the audiobook is bliss). Also a huge fan of Poe, so no shame in that game.
I went as her for Halloween when I was ten lol I love her so much. I loved that she was sexy but stood up for herself and listened to heavy metal. I grew up around a lot of people who told me I had to like girl things and pink but she really changed that view for me.
Professor Bialik, I am an admirer of yours on multiple levels.
Ms Peterson still so stunning and so smart, I have been reading her Memoirs recently. Such an inspiration!
Hey Dr Bialik. I like Halloween too. I usually dress up as Harry Potter on Halloween. I'm also really sorry to hear about Leslie Jordan. I never watched Call Me Kat but I'm really sorry for your loss. Keep your good job Dr Bialik! You're my favorite actress ever!
What a fun chat. I love what she represented. Thank you for this.
My Deepest Condolences To The Family Of Leslie!! Happy Birthday Cassandra AKA Elivira(The First Gothic Female Rapper)
Damn, Mayim...I never knew you had a podcast. You now have a new subscriber. Excellent interview skills and interesting topics, Kudos.
I live in the Vegas area rn and it is truly not the same. I WISHHH it was still the way she explained it to be. Loved this and the questions were just great!!
I know, my korean farsi neighborhood is now full of CALIFORNIANS KNO HOW TO PARTAY and no me gusta, talkni boutwe need to change the laws an be like where we left tho mi familia is as racist and antisemetic as they grow, jesus this ignoreGod on that 5 raiders fans rolled up on me with some baseball bats!
I am so happy to know Cassandra is open about her life. When I was little Elvira became the best friend who would bring joy to my life with every episode and all of her fun comments. 🥰
Elvira Mistress of the dark was a great example of a funny strong sassy sexy lady when I was growing up. I am so pleased to get to see the actual lady behind it all. Another great interview 🐝
Miss her at the last Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekender show! Thanks for this show of yours! Love 😘 you for this!!
Wow great interview...Cassandra and Elvira both mean so much to people. Thnaks for the insightful questions
I love 'Elvira'. Her comedic timing and presence were incredible. And the package it came in didn't hurt either.
Her guide to success was that she did not take herself seriously......
I have had the absolute pleasure of meeting both Elvira and Cassandra at two separate times in my life. What a very sweet and kind woman, a great sense of humor and so down to earth. She is so Beautiful all around. A great interview Mayim thank you for this vid..
Great interview! Learned
So much about my favorite young adult Mistress of the a Dark. So glad
To hear she is doing so much still. Cant wait to
Read her book!
Im thankful that 18 years ago that my dad watched and let me watch with him Elvia Mistress Of The Dark, been a fan ever since. My dad also worked in a Movie theater when he was a teenager and my dad was born in the 1950, so but sadly we lost him last year.
When I first saw a blurb about "Mayim Bialik's brakdown" on youtube, I thought it meant you had a breakdown, and I really wasn't interested. That was in my mind for a long time. Now I realize it's the name of your channel here! OMG. I guess it was the fact that you were interviewing Elvira that attracted me. Now that I see this channel, I subscribed. So, you owe a little to Elvira for getting at least one more subscriber! Looking forward to many more interesting interviews. 🙂
This was an excellent interview, I've loved both of the characters I know you both for so just seeing you both as people talking was great.
I am so saddened by Leslie's death. He will be so missed. I am sure "Kat" will have a very nice memorial episode for him.
The Elvira memoir was so good! I listened to it on Audible, and I loved it. If you haven’t read it (or listened to it), do yourself a favor and check it out.
We really enjoyed this segment, great job !
I am a 61 yr young female and have loved Elvira as long as I can remember! She rocked it!!!! The Crypt Keeper was my 2nd fav. I SO love his laugh! Plus, he was kinda cute 😆😆😆. Did Cassandra watch the old original Dark Shadows?? I was in elem school and my mom wouldn't let me watch it, so I would sneak out and go to my neighbors apt to watch w her 😆😆
Love seeing Mayim having her own podcast, what an informative show, you have a new subscriber for sure.
Sunday school... in the front door and out the back, down to the creek catching tadpoles. That was me. She's awesome!
Talking about pregnancy and body image, what's funny is I think Elvira ages like fine wine. Honestly, I think she's more attractive the older she gets. Also, talking about women and what they wear and the uninvited situations that may come with it - I love that in the 1st Elvira film the new station manager tries to take advantage of Elvira and she tells him off! Same for the guys in the bar. Some friends and I watched haunted hills and the loved it. We were almost on the floor with laughter. It was cool to show the movie to people unfamiliar with Elvira and have them really get it, it probably helps we were all in the Rocky horror picture show at the community theater haha
“I am afraid of all ghosts & most humans.” Another way Mayim is like most of us. Can’t wait for the Halloween live!
I just wanted to say sorry for your loss of a very good friend RIP Leslie 🙏
The way she got all flustered talking about her partner was so cute 🤭
So bravely real,and such a priceless spirit, and physical beauty! Truly special person! I remember Her from the first years, she has Always been 'her own mystical dimension! Blessings ' Peace and Great Health Always to Cassandra and T'✨🤍
Mayim genuinely fangirling Elvira is a whole mood and I love it! ❤️❤️❤️
Good to get a glimpse of the real world Cassandra Peterson in this informative and interesting video documentary. Happen chance, recently rented Rob Zombie's "The Munsters" (2022) and was pleasantly surprised to see Cassandra Peterson was a member of the cast. Got me wondering, where is she today, then here you go. Thanks.
I love your honesty, Mayim.♡♡♡
Mayim, please do a bonus video of all the spooky things that you've experienced at your home. How did you discover your home, what made you buy it, what was the first things that happened? What events happened since then? Mayim's Halloween special!
You bring such great content and format placement each and every time you post a video. Thanks for sharing this with us that watch your channel.
That was amazing interview, my first thought was now I will get the backstory on Elvira and Cassandra. What I wasn’t expecting was Elvira in in Pop culture context how does her persona transcend that through the 1970’s view of what a fictional character designed by old dudes and once again Cassandra as Elvira “Flips the script” on them. As a kid I thought of that character as a joker and I always liked that! 😊
I Love her so much. She was a huge part of my childhood, and I have loved her since I was little.
Anyone remember something called "Up All Night With Rhonda"????? For juveniles she had "Rhondas Fun Phone" and when she and her company of bimbos were not on screen horror movies played!!!!!
Elvira rules! Cassandra Peterson is such a positive icon for everyone who loves Halloween and strong, independent women. She was a role model when I was a gay teen in the 80s. Thank you for years of entertainment and fun.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Elvira recently showed up in a MMORPG I'm playing, "Adventure Quest 3D" as the hostess-with-the-mostest-ghosts for their 20th anniversary/Halloween celebrations. I believe she can be seen there until just after the new year, for anyone who cares to meet her in-game (as an NPC). It's been really fun seeing her there.
She still looked amazing! Her comedic timing was always on point and she was incredible. She was always about entertaining people and bringing fun entertainment. I loved how she embraced her character. It has to be one of the most memorable characters I that I will ever remember. It turns out she was always a wonderful person as well. I didn’t know about her partner until maybe a year ago. That didn’t change anything as far as being a fan. If anything it just solidified the fact no matter what you do in life as a profession having a happy personal life is important. As a kid I had a huge crush on her and after growing up and learning more about who she was as a person I like her even more. Sometimes when you learn more about who some of these famous people it just destroys everything you felt or feel about them. She is one of the few you end up liking more because of how wonderful they are as a person in real life. Love to all of her family and loved ones. She will always be a shining star!
What’s delightful and insightful interview. I’ve loved Elvira since I was a baby queer, loved her book, and now it looks like I have a new podcast to love. Thank you, Mayim!
She is 71? Holy hell! She’s gorgeous!!
I can't even fathom how Cassandra looks THAT good at 71!! I'm 66 and falling apart, and she looks like a 30 y.o. house wife.😮 She is truly amazing!😉
Wonderful interview!!! Cassandra, what a Life!!! Mayim, I love your interviewing technique. You read my mind on asking questions and follow-ups. And being a 'fly on the wall' while two women have a heart to heart conversation was wonderfully refreshing from most of the other RUclips drivel. And what wonderful candor!!!
My spouse just retired after teaching at University for 40+ years. She's trying hard to recalibrate to retirement. Fortunately, I was retired at age 60 (8 years ago) after 7 years 'working from home'. I'm experienced. "Not necessarily stoned, but beautiful."
"If you can just get your mind together, then come on across to me. We'll hold hands an' then we'll watch the sun rise, from the bottom of the sea. But first... Are you experienced?"
Mayim, YOU are f#cking wonderful! I enjoyed your 'breakdown'. 😁🙏
A True Legend!! In Horror😲 And Comedy 😊😁Tv shows And Movies. Totally Awesome Channel and keep up the good Work guys. 👍👌👊✊🍊🎃🎃🎃🍁♈
Great guest. She has always been entertaining but it is even more interesting to hear her talk about her character and how she thinks and handles things.
I never knew she was in the Groundlings! I saw her in the late 80s at Knott's and I remember being very impressed with her stage presence and comedic timing - very funny. Now I see why - great training!
Confidence: there is something to be said for young people, even kids, being able to do something because they don't realize they aren't supposed to be able to. That's typically used in regards to athletics, but it applies in other areas, as well. Confidently staking out some territory often leads to other people subconsciously acquiescing that space to whomever claimed it. "How do they get away with that?" "Oh, that's just the way they are." Cassandra as Elvira claimed a space so confidently that people simply accepted that she was supposed to be in that space.
This is a masterpiece!!
Thank you!!!😍
Wow! Cassandra it looks like you found The Fountain Of Youth! I'm a big fan, it's great to see you!
I miss seeing you, in The Big Bang Theory Mayim!!! it's great to see you too!
I do remember Elvira! My condolences to you, family and friends for the loss of sweet Leslie Jordan. Leslie and I both exercised racehorses years ago. It broke my heart how he passed.
I grew up in the 1960s watching monster movies and more, Cassandra was a breath of fresh air, a cool movie host. thank you for sharing totally cool interview 💢💯🖤
Great interview!!
Dang….she looks amazing for 71! This was an amazing interview Mayim!
Please keep me posted on the search for "Old Vegas". If not just there though. Took my wife to a very nice restaurant overlooking the ocean Huntington Beach. Since it was very nice and not cheap I wore a suit. I was the only one.
Haha I loved her Character SO much when I was a young boy. She’s so sweet in this interview, very well done!
Excellent, as always. Hope all is well.
I listen to both heavy metal and death metal music on Halloween. By the way, RIP Leslie Jordan. When I noticed the breaking news story of his death, Mayim, I shared it with you on both Instagram and Twitter.
Loved this episode 🖤🧡
Cassandra Peterson's memoir is excellent. She is a survivor!
Love Cassandra! She inspired me to live my best spooky life! As a fellow Kansan I’ve always felt close to her. I met her at a con a few years back, so nice! 🧡🖤🧡🖤
Never knew she was from Manhattan ! Another Kansas here.
I know that “the show must go on” even in the saddest moments. I know the “Spooky Season” is on. But this podcast’s former guest, friend & colleague of Mayim Leslie Jordan died yesterday. Somehow, even if I know that most episodes are shot & scheduled yet, I was expecting here a kind of homage to him reposting his episode. Or maybe no episode at all. But probably I’m too sentimental or old-fashioned for these days…
Feeling so sorry for your loss, Mayim. Leslie was love, joy & light. He’ll be missed. A lot. Biggest hug from afar.🫂💔
I think Mayim, and her colleagues are in absolute shock and devastation about Leslie. In this day, we all expect an immediate reaction - I think people deserve time and grace to grieve and react in their own time without judgement.
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@@MzTeddyluv I think you didn’t get my point. I wasn’t judging at all. Absolutelly not. I’m sure she must be devastated. I’d be. I know she is grieving and hurt. I know they stopped CMK production. But somehow watching “Elvira” here & today seemed to me too painful. As this podcast is a team work of many people maybe I hoped probably wrongly that someone could take other decission. But never judging. Less judging nor Mayim nor Jonathan.
@@MzTeddyluv I have not perceived any judjement in the post. On the contrary. Maybe asking for a collective grieving for Mayim friend. IMHO.
@@marisamartinezolivera That. But I was hardly judged….