Joely Fisher Talks Motherhood and Life After Baby

Actress Joely Fisher joins the host to discuss her recent journey into motherhood with her second child, True Harlo Fisher Duddy, and offers an update on her television series, "'Til Death." Fisher opens up about her unconventional and "spectacular" home birth experience, contrasting it with her first pregnancy and detailing the extensive support system that surrounded her during the delivery.

Fisher recounts her planned home birth for her daughter True, emphasizing that it was a deliberate choice to have the baby on her own bed. She humorously describes the elaborate setup, noting that her sister often jokes about needing "entertainment tonight" because Fisher doesn't do anything "without catering in a gift bag and a camera crew," though she clarifies the filming was just for herself. The birth involved her partner, a doctor, a doula, and a midwife, painting a picture of a well-supported and intimate event.

The conversation also shifts to her professional life, specifically the success of her show "'Til Death." Fisher shares her relief and excitement that the show's ratings dramatically improved after moving its timeslot to follow "American Idol" on Wednesday nights. She admits they were previously "dying an ugly Betty death" and were frequently "beaten by Telmundo" on Thursday nights. She expresses immense joy in working with co-star Brad Garrett, describing him as her "gentle giant" and noting her constant struggle to keep from laughing during filming.

Fisher, a self-proclaimed "American Idol" fan, shares an amusing anecdote about taking her daughter Skyler backstage at the show. She recounts a humorous interaction with contestant Sanjaya Malakar, where she playfully rebuffed his flirting by telling him, "You're 17. I have bras older than you," leading him to immediately turn his attention to her daughter. The episode concludes with the host congratulating Fisher on her new baby and her show's success, while playfully suggesting she have her next baby on the show.

Listeners will gain insight into a celebrity's personal choice for a home birth, the often-unpredictable world of television scheduling and ratings, and the lighter side of balancing motherhood with a public career.