Episode 192 - Uncovering Marc Singer: His Hollywood Journey, From The Beastmaster to V and Beyond - Part 2

The conversation with **Marc Singer** continues on **Hollywood Obsessed**! In Part 2, **Tony Miros** goes deeper behind the scenes of the films and television shows that made Singer a beloved action, fantasy, and sci-fi star. And if you thought making **“**The Beastmaster”**** was an adventure, wait until you hear what happened when Marc had to share the screen with a very unpredictable—and very large—co-star! Marc takes us back to the making of **“**The Beastmaster**,”** revealing what it was really like **working with the film's animals**, including the magnificent tiger who became one of his most memorable scene partners. He also reflects on the extreme conditions of filming, his friendships with **Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, John Amos**, and stunt legend **Chuck Bail,** and why he believes the movie connected so strongly with audiences and has remained a cult favorite decades later. Then it's on to “**V”** and the iconic role of **Mike Donovan**. Marc explains how his experience on **“**The Beastmaster”**** helped prepare him for the role, shares the surprising story of how he actually landed the part, and reflects on the deeper themes that gave the original **“**V”**** such extraordinary impact. He also looks back at working with **Faye Grant, Jane Badler, Robert Englund** and the rest of the unforgettable cast—and the lasting connection he developed with **“**V”**** fans around the world. And there’s much more! Marc discusses his memorable season of **“**Dallas**,”** including working with **Larry Hagman**, his experience on **“**The Young and the Restless**,”** the demands of performing action on screen, and what it was like watching **“**The Beastmaster”**** and **“**V”**** return in new forms years later. He also reveals what it meant to return to those worlds—and why meeting fans at conventions has become such a meaningful experience. It’s another candid, fascinating journey through **Marc Singer’s extraordinary Hollywood career**—and one you won't want to miss! **MARC SINGER**  Marc Singer began his television career in 1974 on the short-lived “*Planet of the Apes”* series. He went on to make guest appearances on shows including “*Barnaby Jones*,” “*Hawaii Five-O*,” and “*The Rookies*,” before landing prominent roles in television movies such as “*The Taming of the Shrew*,” “*Something for Joey*,” and “*Roots: The Next Generations*.” His first feature film was 1978’s “*Go Tell the Spartans*,” followed by “*If You Could See What I Hear”* in 1982. Singer’s breakthrough came that same year when he starred as Dar in the action-adventure fantasy “*The Beastmaster*.” He became even more widely known as journalist Mike Donovan in the groundbreaking 1983 miniseries “*V*,” its sequel “*V: The Final Battle*,” and the subsequent television series. Throughout the 1980s and beyond, he continued working steadily in film and television, with appearances on “*Dallas*,” “*The Twilight Zone*,” “*The Hitchhiker*,” “*Murder, She Wrote*,” and “*Simon & Simon*.” He also voiced Man-Bat in “*Batman: The Animated Series”* and returned to the *Beastmaster* role in “*Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time*.” Beyond his screen work, Singer has maintained a connection to classical theater, performing with the American Conservatory Theater in productions including “*The Taming of the Shrew”* and “*Cyrano de Bergerac*.” He later appeared as Lars Tremont in the 2011 “*V”* reboot and had a recurring role as General Matthew Shrieve on “*Arrow*.” More recent credits include the Netflix series “*AJ and the Queen*,” demonstrating that after decades in the business, Marc Singer continues to bring his talent and versatility to audiences across film and television. **Official Marc Singer Facebook -** https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMarcSinger/   **Hollywood Obsessed Podcast Website** - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollywoodobsessedthepodcast.com/ ⁠⁠ ⁠     **Hollywood Obsessed Facebook Page –** ⁠⁠⁠HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED PODCAST⁠⁠⁠    **Hollywood Obsessed Podcast Instagram** - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodobsessedpodcast/⁠    **Titles VO Talent – Cam Frierson** - ⁠⁠http://camfrierson.com/voice   **Music by**⁠⁠ ⁠QubeSounds⁠⁠⁠  from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠