Actor + director Timothy Busfield stops by to have a chat about, oh, EVERYTHING. Like: The West Wing Designated Survivor This Is Us thirtysomething Field of Dreams His wife, Melissa Gilbert Acting and directing Going to the movies Growing up Parenting Alcoholism And so much more. Love movies and television? You'll dig this episode! It's like a MASTER CLASS. You’ll learn ins and outs of acting, actors, directing, directors, scripts, dialogue and elements of a successful TV show or movie.  Tim also gets personal - about his father’s rejection, his mother’s alcoholism, and how much he adores being a parent and now a grandfather. This is me, after all. How could I not get personal?!? By the end of our intimate interview, you'll feel like you know Tim personally. # EXTRAS! BONUS VIDEO Catch Tim Busfield free-associate on his TV + film colleagues. Subscribe now to my YouTube channel:  YouTube.com/reallyfamous   PHOTOS - See our fun yet blurry behind-the-scenes pics! Bonus video #2 - See Tim say nice things about Really Famous. Thanks, Tim. Big thanks to The Oasis at Death Valley for sponsoring this episode! Love Star Wars? For "May the 4th," they're offering an unofficial tour of Death Valley filming locations with special bookings. Visit oasisatdeathvalley.com/offers for details.   NEW! ... MERCH! I now have Really Famous MERCH! What?!?!? Get a bandana for your dog. Get a tee for you. Get a baseball cap for your dad. Go to shop.spreadshirt.com/really-famous   # Join my (FREE!) SPECIAL INSIDERS GROUP. https://reallyfamouspodcast.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=f61df6c5ebb2b3fad24db6558&id=47e8c674d1 # This episode was recorded at RIU Plaza New York Times Square. Thank you, RIU! #itsriutime # LET'S BE FRIENDS! Connect with me on: Instagram:  @reallyfamouspodcast https://www.instagram.com/reallyfamouspodcast/ Twitter: @kara1to1 https://twitter.com/kara1to1 Facebook:   @karamayerrobinson https://www.facebook.com/karamayerrobinson YouTube:   Really Famous https://www.youtube.com/ReallyFamous   Contribute $3 to the show - Patreon.com/reallyfamous Celebrity interview by Kara Mayer Robinson Music-Take a Chance-Kevin MacLeod-incompetech-Creative Commons