From soap operas and westerns to cult classics and academia, Dr. Amy Stoch has truly done it all.
Beloved for her iconic role as “Missy” in the Bill & Ted films, Amy takes us on a heartfelt and humorous ride through her incredible career, from Star Search to Days of Our Lives, Dallas, and Gunsmoke. Along the way, she shares stories of serendipity, persistence, and the pure joy of performing, proving that her passion for acting and storytelling burns brighter than ever.
Episode Highlights
- How Star Search kickstarted her acting career and led to an unexpected PhD promise to Ed McMahon!
- Behind-the-scenes memories from Days of Our Lives, including her time as a “Russian spy” and her DIY backstory method.
- Landing Dallas and the wild story of getting the role while on a cruise in the Aegean Sea!
- The origins of “Missy” in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure and the real story behind that nostalgic Circle K visit.
- Reflections on returning decades later for Bill & Ted Face the Music and what she wishes Missy’s next chapter could be.
- Heartwarming memories from Gunsmoke and sharing the screen with legends like James Arness.
- Why Dr. Amy believes acting and scholarship are forever intertwined and how she’s still “excellent” in everything she does.
You’re going to Love my conversation with Dr. Amy Stoch
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Thanks for checking out Classic Conversations! Dive into pop culture nostalgia with comedian Jeff Dwoskin as he hosts the best TV and film interviews. Hear inspiring stories from actors, comedians, musicians, and pop culture icons about the road to success. Part comedy, part drama—always entertaining.
I'm a tech entrepreneur, podcaster, and professional stand-up comedian. I started my journey in the tech industry back in 1997 when I founded my own website development company, which was one of the pioneering companies in the country at the time. While working in technology, my comedic talents couldn't be contained, and I eventually took to the stage as a stand-up comedian.
My passion for comedy led me to create Hashtag Roundup (@hashtagroundup on Twitter), a platform that has contributed to over 8000 top 10 USA trends on Twitter. With the growth of social media, particularly Instagram, I founded Stampede Social, a company aimed at helping creators drive traffic to their content without relying solely on a link in their bio.
