Author: Gill Pringle

Monday, March 30, 2026

Senior Planet talks to…Spacewoman Eileen Collins

The first woman to pilot and command a space shuttle mission, Eileen Collins, 69, inspires as a speaker, author and subject of the documentary, Spacewoman.

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Seniors at the Oscars

Oscar nominees, the Academy and the industry all agree: this is an extraordinary year for older actors in streaming films and series on Apple TV, Hulu and elsewhere.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Viva Verdi!

Viva Verdi! celebrates the enduring power of music and resilience at Milan’s Casa Verdi, a retirement home founded by Giuseppe Verdi for elderly musicians.

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Senior Planet Talks to…Dennis Quaid

Former Hollywood bad-boy Dennis Quaid, 71, talks about his new film – I Can Only Imagine 2 – his faith, and how he hopes to play golf when he’s 125.

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Looking Back at Reginald Hudlin’s House Party!

Reginald Hudlin, 64, launched his career as a Harvard undergraduate; his short film thesis inspiring his iconic 1990 first feature, House Party, now being re-released.

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Senior Planet talks to…Sally Wainwright

For award-winning British TV writer Sally Wainwright, menopause provided a burst of inspiration for Riot Women, a hit show on BritBox.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Senior Planet Talks to…Lorraine Bracco

Award-winning Sopranos star Lorraine Bracco, 71, talks about her family, her newest role and what gives her joy.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Senior Planet talks to…Kelsey Grammer

Award-winning actor Kelsey Grammer, 70, talks about life after Cheers, Frasier, and private tragedy, his happy marriage and his newest role.

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Glenn Close

Senior Planet talks to icon Glenn Close, 78, about her role in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, and her very personal addition to her costume.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Judy Collins!

Music icon Judy Collins, 86, tells Senior Planet about her 7 decade career, her recent widowhood, why she still tours, and her favorite song.

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Ed Begley Jr.

Ed Begley Jr., 75, talks about his dad, the environment, his career, how he became a cat person and his role in the new black comedy, Don’t Tell Larry.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Senior Planet Talks to…Melissa Leo

Oscar and Emmy winning actress Melissa Leo, 64, talks about playing a detective in The Knife, the new detective drama – and her love of pottery and the New York stage.

Thursday, August 7, 2025

Senior Planet talks to…Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker talks about her life, her dark new role in The Institute, Steven King’s new series — and why she’s been baking so many pies.

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Terry Kennedy’s Last Dive

Terry Kennedy, 83, never expected to become a movie star – but his unlikely relationship with a giant manta ray led to the documentary The Last Dive.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Senior Planet talks to…Swamp Dogg

Jerry Williams, aka Swamp Dogg, now 82, reflects on his career as a singer, songwriter, A&R man, performer, record producer and now documentary star.