Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie
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“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.”
Oct 22
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Nov 5
To kick off the podcast, Telma Hopkins (aka Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (aka Laura Winslow) rewatch the pilot of "Family Matters" called "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" and remember how they each got cast on the show. 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, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5
Telma and Kellie rewatch season 1 episode 2 of "Family Matters" called "Two Income Family." They discuss the star power of Jo Marie Payton as Harriette, the re-casting of Judy, and building the Winslow family's on-screen chemistry by bonding in real life. 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, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12
After re-watching season 1 episode 3 of "Family Matters," Telma and Kellie remember their on-screen sisterhoods with Jo Marie Payton as Harriette and Jamiee Foxworth as Judy, and talk about their real-life family dynamics. 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, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19
In season 1 episode 4 of "Family Matters," Aunt Rachel goes on her first date after being widowed. This prompts Telma and Kellie to share their thoughts about dating, moving through grief, and Black women's standards for men. 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, drop us a line and Telma and Kellie will do their best to help! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 26
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. 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! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 3
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. 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! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 10
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. 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! Follow us on Instagram @welcometothefamilypod . And follow Telma @telma_hopkins and Kellie @kellieswilliams . "Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie" is an Audiation and iHeartRadio production. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
