Hollywood Legend Michael Dante: Boxing with Elvis, Star Trek, Bonanza & Untold Golden Age Stories!
Hollywood Legend Michael Dante: Boxing with Elvis, Star Trek, Bonanza & Untold Stories from the Golden Age of Film! Step into Hollywood history with actor Michael Dante, as he talks with John Cato about a career that spans the golden era of film and television—from Kid Galahad with Elvis Presley to Star Trek with William Shatner, working with Steve McQueen and Paul Newman, Bonanza, Get Smart and beyond.
In this wide-ranging and heartfelt interview, Michael recalls:
- Boxing scenes with Elvis Presley in Kid Galahad and the moment Elvis accidentally hit him in the mouth
- A special Christmas gift from Elvis that he never forgot
- What Charles Bronson was like off-set on Kid Galahad
- Candid memories of Elizabeth Montgomery, Gig Young, and Rod Steiger
- Behind-the-scenes reflections on Winterhawk, and the 50th anniversary showings, and the upcoming Wild Bunch Film Festival screening
- Playing baseball against gangster Mickey Cohen and with the legendary Nat King Cole
- A terrifying filming moment with Rod Steiger in Seven Thieves
- His experience on Star Trek: Friday’s Child with Julie Newmar
- Working with Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, and Dan Blocker on Bonanza, and why he turned down The High Chaparral
- Studio contract offers, turning down starring in The Untouchables, and a contract error that changed James Garner’s life
- Lunches and personal stories with Paul Newman and Steve McQueen
- How Tommy Dorsey, the iconic bandleader, changed Michael’s life forever
- Plus stories about Raintree County with Elizabeth Taylor and Montgomery Clift, and working on Get Smart with Barbara Feldon and Don Adams.
And as a lasting tribute, hear about the street named after Michael in his hometown of Stamford, Connecticut.
This interview is packed with charm, history, and once-in-a-lifetime Hollywood stories. A must-watch for fans of classic film, Elvis, Westerns, and television legends. Don’t Miss a Moment!
