Retro pop meets forward thought as ebullient and enlightening “Eight is Enough” star Dianne Kay — in part two of her exclusive, in-depth interview — opens her heart about loving her TV siblings (including her “secret marriage” to Adam “Munch” Rich), working with Steven Spielberg on the set of his feature “1941” (and auditioning at her apartment with Mickey Rourke!!!), dealing with her garage sale addiction (hey, who stole her “8 is Enough” jigsaw puzzle?!?), being mistaken for a faux Betty Crocker, being overwhelmed by ugly reality TV (editor’s note: “Kate Plus Eight is Enough!”), raising a teenage son in a hormonal household and developing her new half-hour, one-camera comedy series, “Seconds.” In addition, Dianne shares with us her psychic vision that alerted her to her kidney cancer last fall and, in doing so, saved her life. ALSO: Chris discusses changing media and changing times — and beseeches Oprah to reimagine the “soaprah” and infuse her O brand of “retroality” drama and personal empowerment in half-hour versions of ABC’s sadly-dumped “All My Children” and “One Life to Live.” Fellow daytime icon/pioneer Agnes Nixon needs your help, Oprah — please save all her children! Chris also talks about the rapidly evolving book publishing world, the rules of which are shifting thanks to Amazon.com Inc. signing deals to publish high-dollar tomes with high-profile celebs ranging from “Laverne & Shirley” star (and fellow cancer survivor) Penny Marshall to New Age guru …
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true meaning of fear! 10. Patrick Swayze is bustin’ heads and breakin’ hearts in Road House. 11. Promo for the 14th annual Circus of the Stars. 12. From her head to her toes, Baby Grows. 13. See Prancer fly at a theater near you. 14. Get ready for the ultimate challenge with Matchbox Superfast cars. 15. It’s good to be home eating Toll House chocolate chip cookies. 16. Michele Lee says, “Stop the Madness.” 17. At the Playskool Weebles Farm, Weebles wobble but they don’t fall down. 18. Get …