09/22/2025
NEW EPISODE ALERT! Episodes 137 & 138 of Hollywood Obsessed Podcast are now streaming, and this time host Tony Miros sits down with Canadian-born actress Melody Anderson, forever remembered by sci-fi fans as Dale Arden in the 1980 cult classic “Flash Gordon”! ⚡️
From modeling in the very first Victoria’s Secret catalog to making her TV debut on “Logan’s Run” and even popping up as a Sweathog on “Welcome Back, Kotter” alongside John Travolta, Melody’s path to Hollywood was full of surprises. But it was “Flash Gordon” that changed her life forever—and her story of how she almost didn’t get the role is pure movie magic. She recalls chaotic rewrites, scrapped scenes, and unforgettable improvisations, along with outrageous costumes—including a black wedding gown that weighed thirty-three pounds! Despite the madness, Melody fondly remembers the dazzling sets, the fun of shouting “Go, Flash, Go!” and the lifelong friendships she forged with her co-stars. She also shares her thoughts on how Queen’s legendary soundtrack helped secure the film’s place in pop culture history.
The conversation doesn’t stop in Mongo. Melody also opens up about her diverse film and television career, including adventures with Chuck Norris and Louis Gossett Jr. in “Firewalker”, heartfelt dramas like “Beverly Hills Madam”, and thrillers such as “Dead and Buried.” And in a powerful second act, she reveals how she reinvented her life after Hollywood, becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trauma specialist, and international lecturer, dedicating herself to helping families heal from the impact of addiction.
These episodes are a rollercoaster of laughs, nostalgia, and jaw-dropping behind-the-scenes stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Don’t miss this inspiring and entertaining two-part event!
Listen now!
Episode 137 – https://www.hollywoodobsessedthepodcast.com/s1e137
Episode 138 – https://www.hollywoodobsessedthepodcast.com/s1e138
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