Introducing: Welcome to the Family with Telma and Kellie

S1Ep1 - The Mama Who Came to Dinner

To kick off the podcast, Telma Hopkins (aka Aunt Rachel) and Kellie Williams (aka Laura Winslow) rewatch the pilot of "Family Matters" called "The Mama Who Came to Dinner" and remember how they each got cast on the show. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think o…

S1Ep2 - Two Income Family

Telma and Kellie rewatch season 1 episode 2 of "Family Matters" called "Two Income Family." They discuss the star power of Jo Marie Payton as Harriette, the re-casting of Judy, and building the Winslow family's on-screen chemistry by bonding in real life. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspo…

S1Ep3 - Short Story

After re-watching season 1 episode 3 of "Family Matters," Telma and Kellie remember their on-screen sisterhoods with Jo Marie Payton as Harriette and Jamiee Foxworth as Judy, and talk about their real-life family dynamics. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think…

S1Ep4 - Rachel's First Date

In season 1 episode 4 of "Family Matters," Aunt Rachel goes on her first date after being widowed. This prompts Telma and Kellie to share their thoughts about dating, moving through grief, and Black women's standards for men. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you th…

S1Ep5 - Straight A's

Kellie talks about growing up on set with Darius McCrary (Eddie Winslow) and how the adults on set helped and encouraged them along the way. Plus we talk to a super-fan, Howard, who shares what "Family Matters" meant to him. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you thi…

S1Ep6 - Basketball Blues (with Reginald VelJohnson)

The illustrious Reginald VelJohnson joins us to talk about his turn on Dancing with the Stars, his new movie "Onslaught," and how he modeled his character Carl Winslow as the father he always wanted as a kid. Leave us a voicemail at thefamilymatterspod.com! Let us know what you think of the podcas…

Bob Boyett's in the Family!

The legendary Bob Boyett created and produced all of your favorite sitcoms from back in the day like Happy Days, Full House, Laverne and Shirley, Bosom Buddies, Step by Step...and a million more. But his best work (in our humble opinion) was Family Matters!  On this special episode, Bob gives us a…

S1Ep7 - Body Damage

Telma's character Rachel, among her many talents, is apparently also a mechanic! This episode we get into Rachel and Harriette's sister dynamic, Laura's hustler mindset, and Telma's talent for on-camera stunts. Plus, we respond to a voicemail from a listener who wants to know about '90s fashion! L…