Zuzu All Grown Up

Zuzu All Grown Up
Podcast Description
Zuzu: All Grown Up is hosted by Karolyn Grimes, the 1940’s and 50’s child actor who most notably played Zuzu in the classic ’’It’s a Wonderful Life’’ and her psychologist husband Dr. Chris Brunell. Together the pair interview guests who make miracles happen whether ordinary people who are making a difference in extraordinary ways to celebrities who inspire as well as entertain.
This inaugural season also includes special episodes in celebration of Dr. Leo Buscaglia, the well loved ’’Hug Doctor’s’’ would-be 100th birthday.
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The podcast explores uplifting themes centered around community, creativity, and the arts. Specific topics include initiatives for children in the arts, bridging generational gaps, and stories of kindness and hope. For instance, episodes discuss nonprofit organizations like the Friendship Foundation, impactful programs like Sages & Seekers, and special tributes to figures like Dr. Leo Buscaglia, all highlighting human connection and positivity.

Zuzu: All Grown Up is hosted by Karolyn Grimes, the 1940’s and 50’s child actor who most notably played Zuzu in the classic ’’It’s a Wonderful Life’’ and her psychologist husband Dr. Chris Brunell. Together the pair interview guests who make miracles happen whether ordinary people who are making a difference in extraordinary ways to celebrities who inspire as well as entertain.
This inaugural season also includes special episodes in celebration of Dr. Leo Buscaglia, the well loved ’’Hug Doctor’s’’ would-be 100th birthday.

In this special episode of Zuzu: All Grown Up, Karolyn Grimes and Dr. Chris Brunell explore the origins and legacy of the beloved It’s a Wonderful Life Festival in Seneca Falls, New York—a town many believe inspired Bedford Falls itself.
Now more than two decades strong, the festival continues to unite cast members, fans, and a close-knit community each year in celebration of the film’s timeless message. Guests Fran Barbieri, Fr. Jim Fennessy, Michael J. Mirras, and Laura Jacuzzo join to share the incredible journey behind this cherished event and how it keeps the spirit of It’s a Wonderful Life alive for generations to come.
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