Heather Thomas "The Fall Guy" Encore / Stalkers, Fame & Walking Away From Hollywood

Heather Thomas became one of television's biggest stars as Jody Banks on The Fall Guy alongside Lee Majors. During the height of her fame, her posters covered bedroom walls around the world and she became one of the defining television icons of the 1980s.

But behind the scenes, fame came with a darker side.

In this candid conversation with Steve Kmetko, Heather opens up about the terrifying stalking incidents that ultimately pushed her away from Hollywood, her battle with substance abuse, working with Lee Majors, life as an 80s sex symbol, raising a family, activism, writing, and finding happiness beyond fame.

From The Fall Guy to the recent movie reboot, Heather shares stories and perspectives you've probably never heard before.

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Chapter Markers

00:00 Intro

00:36 How Heather Thomas Got Started In Television

01:48 Landing The Fall Guy

03:37 UCLA And Breaking Into Hollywood

05:24 Why Heather Walked Away From Fame

06:18 The Terrifying Reality Of Stalkers

08:16 Raising Chickens And Family Life

10:06 Being Typecast As A Sex Symbol

11:48 Activism And Charity Work

12:29 Keeping In Touch With Lee Majors

12:50 Writing Novels And Screenplays

16:09 Doing Her Own Stunts

16:26 Substance Abuse And Rehab

17:32 Becoming An 80s Sex Symbol

19:03 Being Sexualized In Hollywood

20:00 How Hollywood Has Changed For Women

23:47 Why She Became An Activist

25:31 Working With Ted Lange

26:19 Advice For Today's Stars

27:20 The Fall Guy Movie Cameo

27:58 Her Romantic Paris Wedding

30:25 Did Her Looks Hurt Her Career?

31:20 Family, Grandchildren And Life Today

33:21 Finding Happiness

Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

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