Kathy Garver (third interview)
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Kathy Garver, known for her role as Cissy on 'Family Affair,' joins the show to discuss her book, 'The Family Affair Cookbook.' She explains that the book is more than just recipes, offering a nostalgic look at the show, its cast, and guest stars.
Kathy Garver (third interview)
About Kathy Garver (third interview)
Kathy Garver is an actress and author best known for her role as Catherine "Cissy" Davis on the CBS sitcom Family Affair (1966–1971), appearing in 138 episodes. Cast by Cecil B. DeMille in The Ten Commandments (1956), she later voiced Firestar in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981–1983). She has narrated over 80 audiobooks, earning four Audie awards, and authored several books including Surviving Cissy (2015) and X Child Stars: Where are They Now? (2016).
In this interview
- Discusses The Family Affair Cookbook as a nostalgic chronicle of the show
- Describes the book as a collective memory piece with recipes and cast history
- Recalls guest stars who appeared on Family Affair during its run
- Notes the book covers what happened to the cast after the show
“It is kind of a memory of the beer, collective piece as well. As a bite of nostalgia, if you will.”— Kathy Garver (third interview), in this interview
Since this interview
Garver published X Child Stars: Where are They Now? in 2016 and launched Romancing with the Stars: Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories on Valentine's Day 2026. Her husband David Travis died of cancer on August 30, 2025.
