Podcasts about Bob Hope

Comedy legends Bob Hope and Lucille Ball head west in the romantic comedy Fancy Pants. Hope is an actor posing as an English butler, and Ball is the rough riding lady he's tasked with teaching the ways of refinement. We'll hear them in Suspense shows - "A Little Piece of Rope" (originally aired on CBS on October 14, 1948) and "Death Has a Shadow" (originally aired on CBS on May 5, 1949) before they reprise their film roles on The Lux Radio Theatre (originally aired on CBS on September 10, 1951).

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Morgan Fairchild: Falcon Crest, Dallas & the Untold Stories of a Hollywood Legend  MORGAN FAIRCHILD. Hollywood legend. TV icon. And she is opening up like never before on Reza Rifts.  From Falcon Crest to Dallas to Friends, Morgan has done it all - and now she is telling the stories you have NEVER heard. The time she improvised with Robin Williams on Mork & Mindy. The day she saved Pee-wee's Big Adventure as a favor for Paul Reubens on Tim Burton's FIRST movie. The comedy legends who taught her everything - Bob Hope, Rodney Dangerfield, George Burns, Milton Berle, Danny Thomas.   But this is not your average celebrity interview. Morgan gets REAL. She opens up about the pressure of carrying a movie, the dark side of fame, a terrifying fan story, the dangers of AI and deepfakes, and the heartbreaking loss of her friend Paul Reubens. Keith shares his own emotional story about his best friend Norm Macdonald. This one hits different.   If you love Hollywood, comedy, and stories you have never heard before, this episode is for you. Hit subscribe and watch till the end - you will not regret it.   Guest Info  Morgan Fairchild is an Emmy and Golden Globe nominated actress with over four decades in the business. She exploded onto the scene in the late 1970s with Search for Tomorrow, Flamingo Road, and Dallas - where she originated the role of Jenna Wade. Then came Falcon Crest, Friends, Mork & Mindy, The Seduction, and the cult classic Pee-wee's Big Adventure. She started in the theater at age ten, is a fierce animal welfare advocate, and co-hosts the podcast Two Bitches from Texas with her sister. A true Hollywood original.   Guest Social Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganfairchild1/ X (Twitter): https://x.com/morgfair   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorganFairchildOfficialFanPage/   Official Website: https://www.morganfairchild.com/   Podcast: Two Bitches from Texas - on YouTube and Spotify     Chapters  00:00 Intro - Hollywood Royalty Is Here 04:49 The Fan Story That Will Creep You Out 06:48 Why She Won't Write a Book (Yet) 09:14 How Scripts Have Changed in Hollywood 11:22 What Really Happens Behind the Scenes on Set 13:03 Improvising with Robin Williams - Insane Stories 15:56 The Truth About Chemistry Between Actors 20:29 Comedy Legends Who Taught Her Everything 22:59 The Pressure of Carrying a Movie 25:21 The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood - Wild Set Stories 31:20 The Secret Origin of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous 32:32 Money in Hollywood - The Real Story 34:51 Morgan's Secret Obsession: History 36:45 Conspiracy Theories and Historical Mysteries 40:11 Pee-wee's Big Adventure - The Favor That Made History 44:47 Remembering Paul Reubens and Norm Macdonald - Emotional 46:28 Comic Cons, Autographs, and Crazy Fans 47:48 Where to Find Two Bitches from Texas   Call to Action Loved this one? LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Reza Rifts with Keith Reza. Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode. Drop your favorite Morgan Fairchild moment in the comments below - and share this with someone who loves Hollywood. Host Links Support the show on https://patreon.com/rezarifts61  Follow Keith on all social media platforms: FB: https://www.facebook.com/realkeithreza IG:https://www.instagram.com/keithreza  ALT IG:https://www.instagram.com/duhkeithreza  X:https://www.twitter.com/keithreza  TT:https://www.tiktok.com/keithreza  Book Keith on cameo at www.cameo.com/keithreza Check out my website for dates at https://www.keithreza.com/  Subscribe - Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts - Tell a friend :) Be a Rifter! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reza-rifts/id955329738  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4O83TYaUVPEWRxcP9ANPSm #RezaRifts #KeithReza #MorganFairchild #Hollywood #CelebrityInterview #FalconCrest #Dallas #Friends #MorkAndMindy #RobinWilliams #PeeWeesBigAdventure #PaulReubens #Comedy #Podcast #TVLegend #Acting #HollywoodStories #Viral #Interview  

Johnny Mac records poolside while his basement studio is cleaned, noting he finally got the pool reasonably clean. He's surprised his college students don't know Bill Burr, briefly comments on Theo Von's podcast with Nate Bargatze, and revisits why a Rosie O'Donnell late-night show “is just not gonna happen,” citing her age, budget pressures, and that Netflix couldn't draw viewers to John Mulaney's late-night show despite high-profile guests like David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, and others. Drawing on his radio experience, he argues Mulaney's show was misproduced because it should have focused on individual guests, following a “Johnny Carson theory.” He also mentions Rosie responding to a White House comment with a Trump photo, and shares a Cleveland.com story about an Arthur Treacher's opening in Lakewood, including Bob Hope's role in helping launch the chain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Today's DCN is brought to you by MyBookie use promo code DCN!Daily Comedy News is hosted by Johnny Mac and releases every weekday. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite app. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network. For transcripts and show notes visit www.dailycomedynews.comDaily Comedy News with Johnny Mac is a daily podcast covering comedians, stand-up comedy, late night television, and the comedy industry. New episodes every morning. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Contact John at John@thesharkdeck dot com For Uninterrupted Listening, use the Apple Podcast App and click the banner that says Uninterrupted Listening.  $4.99/month John's Substack about media is free. 

Morgan Fairchild joined me to discuss not being allowed to watch Dobie Gillis; improv and acting training from Larry O'Dwyer; being in the Junior Players; Happy Days; seeing Robin Williams rehearse Mork; getting called to be a recurring cast member on Mork & Mindy; David Letterman; Robert Conrad; doing a Bob Hope special with George Burns, Tony Randall, and Danny Thomas; Milton Berle shows up for shop talk; Jack Lemmon saves her on the dance floor; working with Rodney Dangerfield; hosting An Evening at the Improv and befriending Pee Wee Herman; being in Pee Wee's Big Adventure; Night of 100 Stars; "killing" Lee Strasberg; meeting Rosa Parks and Paul Newman; introducing Billy Crystal to Esther Williams, wife of Fernando Llamas; introducing Pee Wee to Willie Nelson; catching a bullet in her teeth on Circus of the Stars; guest starring on The Bob Newhart Show; co-hosting Battle of the Network Stars with Howard Cosell; Jon Lovitz and the Liar; being booked to host SNL and not knowing or in the country; Lorne wouldn't take her call to apologize; Blondes vs. Brunettes; going on Friends and realizing she knew Matthew Perry as a child; earning an Emmy nom on Murphy Brown; guesting in the lesbian kiss episode of Roseanne; The Simpsons; her podcast with her sister, Two Bitches from Texas; Anson Williams; and love in your 60s and 70s

Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Frank Sinatra.Episode 254 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope.The program originally aired on February 27, 1945.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.

Enjoy this rerun of a classic show from the past episodes of The Pepsodent Show, starring Bob Hope.Bob Hope welcomes special guest, Humphrey Bogart. Originally aired on June 3, 1941. This is episode 115 of The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.Please email questions and comments to host@classiccomedyotr.com.Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/classiccomedyotr. Please share this podcast with your friends and family.You can also subscribe to our podcast on Spreaker.com, Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Google podcasts.This show is supported by Spreaker Prime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/classic-comedy-of-old-time-radio--5818299/support.

One innocent bakery van. One suspicious slogan. One studio full of adults who absolutely refused to let it go.This daily podcast starts with what should have been a simple conversation about Nothing Bundt Cakes before it rapidly devolves into one of those classic Rizz Show debates where nobody can agree if a marketing slogan is clever, completely innocent, or unintentionally one of the funniest things ever printed on a delivery van.From there...because this is The Rizzuto Show...the conversation somehow shifts into Halloween party planning, costumes nobody should wear, Ballpark Village's Freak Show bash, and why Halloween somehow starts before August even arrives.The crew also dives into major local news as Hollywood River Studios announces plans that could transform the Metro East into a legitimate production hub. Massive sound stages, esports arenas, film tax credits, and the possibility of movies being made just across the river all have the crew imagining what St. Louis could become.Technology also gets roasted when Apple unveils its new hardware leasing program. Is leasing your iPhone actually smart? Is owning anything becoming a thing of the past? The gang debates whether renting phones is the future or just another monthly bill nobody asked for.Then it's time for a packed Crap on Celebrities featuring entertainment headlines involving Jared Leto allegations, Usher's awkward concert moment, Katy Perry's inflatable crowd-surfing fail, new music from Tony Iommi, Peter Gabriel's latest full moon release, Marvel movie rankings, celebrity birthdays, and plenty of sarcastic commentary that somehow makes even serious stories feel like hanging out with your funniest friends.Along the way you'll also hear debates about when kids should start paying their own phone bills, why Terry Crews seems like the nicest guy alive, Bob Hope trivia nobody expected, and enough random tangents to make your morning commute disappear.If you've been looking for a daily podcast packed with ridiculous conversations, pop culture commentary, celebrity news, weird stories, St. Louis humor, and absolutely zero ability to stay on topic, you've found your people.Whether you're listening from St. Louis or anywhere else, thanks for making The Rizzuto Show part of your day. This daily podcast is powered by sarcasm, questionable opinions, and just enough caffeine to keep everyone arguing about cake for way longer than necessary.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever wondered what happens when St. Louis collectively loses its mind over bread, a pet kangaroo becomes public enemy number one, and everyone starts planning for an NBA team that doesn't technically exist yet... congratulations, you've found today's episode.On today's daily comedy show, the gang dives headfirst into the internet meltdown surrounding Panera moving its headquarters to Boston. Is this another Rams-level betrayal, or are people simply way too emotionally invested in soup and sandwiches? The debate gets surprisingly passionate, with theories, conspiracy-level outrage, and enough Bread Co. nostalgia to butter an entire bakery.Then things somehow get even stranger.There's a real pet kangaroo named Rufus hopping around Missouri after escaping from his enclosure, launching one of the funniest conversations we've ever had about exotic pets, Australian wildlife, boxing kangaroos, and why absolutely nobody expects to look out their kitchen window and see a four-foot marsupial staring back at them.As if that wasn't enough, the crew gets excited about rumors that St. Louis could someday land an NBA franchise, debates whether the Portland Trail Blazers could become the St. Louis Trail Blazers, imagines new arenas, and immediately starts spending money that doesn't exist.Of course, because this is The Rizzuto Show, we also somehow end up talking about armadillos, leprosy, Anthony Bourdain conspiracy theories, earthquake anxiety, weird Missouri wildlife, celebrity gossip, local news, and enough random detours to make your GPS quit.Expect sarcastic takes, ridiculous hypotheticals, hilarious fails, pop culture commentary, local St. Louis chaos, and the kind of conversations that only happen when six people completely refuse to stay on topic.Whether you're here for funny news, celebrity nonsense, Missouri weirdness, or just need something to laugh at during your commute, this episode delivers exactly the kind of beautiful train wreck you've come to expect.Thanks for making us part of your day. Keep sharing the show, keep telling your friends, and remember: if you see a kangaroo in Missouri...maybe it's actually a kangaroo.One innocent bakery van. One suspicious slogan. One studio full of adults who absolutely refused to let it go.What should have been a simple conversation about Nothing Bundt Cakes rapidly devolves into one of those classic Rizz Show debates where nobody can agree if a marketing slogan is clever, completely innocent, or unintentionally one of the funniest things ever printed on a delivery van.From there...because this is The Rizzuto Show...the conversation somehow shifts into Halloween party planning, costumes nobody should wear, Ballpark Village's Freak Show bash, and why Halloween somehow starts before August even arrives.The crew also dives into major local news as Hollywood River Studios announces plans that could transform the Metro East into a legitimate production hub. Massive sound stages, esports arenas, film tax credits, and the possibility of movies being made just across the river all have the crew imagining what St. Louis could become.Technology also gets roasted when Apple unveils its new hardware leasing program. Is leasing your iPhone actually smart? Is owning anything becoming a thing of the past? The gang debates whether renting phones is the future or just another monthly bill nobody asked for.Then it's time for a packed Crap on Celebrities featuring entertainment headlines involving Jared Leto allegations, Usher's awkward concert moment, Katy Perry's inflatable crowd-surfing fail, new music from Tony Iommi, Peter Gabriel's latest full moon release, Marvel movie rankings, celebrity birthdays, and plenty of sarcastic commentary that somehow makes even serious stories feel like hanging out with your funniest friends.Along the way you'll also hear debates about when kids should start paying their own phone bills, why Terry Crews seems like the nicest guy alive, Bob Hope trivia nobody expected, and enough random tangents to make your morning commute disappear.Some shows ease into the day. We immediately start arguing over Missouri's official state animal, accidentally insult half the Midwest, and somehow end up talking about rabid beavers terrorizing New York. Pretty standard Tuesday around here.The gang discovers that Missouri's official state animal isn't nearly as obvious as anyone thought, learns way more about mule breeding than anyone requested, debates whether a charging beaver should be kicked like "nature's football," and wonders why every state seems to have picked the weirdest possible mascot.Then it's time for one of the greatest disasters in recent memory: Read My Lips. Words like butt crack, flamethrower, cinnamon, armadillo, bidet, mothballs, Sasquatch, cornhole, and fruitcake somehow become Big Rig, Philadelphia, Hope Solo, Powder Keg, and whatever "Quantana Roo" is supposed to be. Nobody can read lips, everyone is somehow overconfident anyway, and the callers suffer right along with us.King Scott proves that facial hair is apparently the ultimate lip-reading defense system. Moon keeps inventing new techniques. Rafe becomes increasingly concerned about everyone's strategy. Lern somehow turns perfectly normal words into complete mysteries. Riz somehow nails "cornhole" while missing words he literally owns.Along the way we also dive into:• Missouri mule history• Rabid beaver attacks• Weird state facts• Listener games• Complete communication breakdowns• More accidental nonsense than should legally fit into one morning showIf you enjoy ridiculous conversations that somehow become educational, questionable wildlife discussions, hilarious games, and friends relentlessly roasting each other, you've found your people.New episodes of our daily comedy podcast drop every weekday with celebrity news, weird stories, listener games, and enough sarcasm to make your coworkers wonder why you're laughing at your desk.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Shots fired into Creve Coeur home, police investigatingCould the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers move to St. Louis?A kangaroo on the looseA 4,000-year-old disease is on the rise in this state thanks to armadillosJapan earthquake: At least 13 dead, death toll expected to riseApple Upgrade: Here's the monthly subscription cost for every productWhat happened to leaving the groom at the altar like an adult? 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National Scotch day. Entertainment from 1991. Korean War ended, First tobacco from Virginia lands in England, Atlanta Olympics bombing. Todays birthdays - Allen Breed, Jerry Van Dyke, Gary Gygax, Bobbie Gentry, Bill Engvall, Julian McMann, Maya Rudolph. Bob Hope died.Intro - Pour some sugar on me - Def Leppard     https://defleppard.com/Whiskey Scotch Whiskey - The Real McKenziesEverything I do I do it for you - Bryan AdamsI am a simple man - Ricky Van SheltonBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent    https://www.50cent.com/Coach TV themeOde to Billy Joe - Bobbie GentryBill Engvall liveThanks for the memories - Bob HopeExit - Testosterone - Chantel Alexi     https://chantellalexi.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days Puzzles - JulyGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

The ChatGPT basketball has helped my game immeasurably and the AI is integrated so seamlessly no one can tell what the difference is. Maya Poet saw a Lamborghini and it made her want to date Asmongold and live in his house. Coworkers love making their lock screen NSFW and then showing everyone at work. Vida Guerra made Bob Hope blush at a USO concert

This episode was originally released on 5/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 127 we keep on with our look at 1954 by picking up in May during one of the most important months of the decade. —————————— Highlights: • The Big Sound in Nashville • Everett Sloane and The 21st Precinct • Ray Milland and Meet Mr McNutley • An Eisenhower Presser and Other Current Events • I Love a Mystery — Born Again • Wild Bill Hickok • Grace Kelly Guest Stars on Bob Hope's Show • Brown vs. The Board of Education • Lewis and Clark on NBC's Inheritance • The Army/McCarthy Hearings Continue with Roy Cohn's Testimony • Bing Crosby on Anthology's Memorial Day Show • Looking Ahead to June and The End as We Knew It —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: On the Air — By John Dunning Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg As well as articles from: Broadcasting Magazine and LIFE Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Parley Baer, Jim Boles, Mercedes McCambridge, Carlton E. Morse, and Russell Thorson, spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Harry Bartell, Himan Brown, Lawrence Dobkin and Virginia Gregg spoke to SPERDVAC. For more info, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Vincent Price spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear this full interview at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Bob Hope spoke to Johnny Carson • Andy Devine spoke to Betty Rogge —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Once I Had a Secret Love — By Dolores Watson • The Battle Cry of Freedom — By Jacqueline Schwab • Bare Necessities — By Matthias Gohl, Jay Ungar, and John Kirk • Morning Prayer — By Matthias Gohl and Ken Littlehawk • Loch Lomond (arranged for Choir) — By Musica Intima

November 9, 1948 - Bob Hope tore a muscle on the set of his latest movie and Jack Benny stops by to wish him 'get well soon'. In his fast-talking style Bob hope references many songs both old and new.

Comedy legend Margaret Cho joins us for a refreshingly honest and often hilarious conversation about her standup tour, Choligarchy and she shares why she believes laughter is one of the most powerful tools for speaking truth to power. We also dive into one of the most surprising topics of the episode: menopause. Margaret opens up about why she calls it one of the best things that has ever happened to her, how hormone replacement therapy helped ease the physical symptoms, and why this stage of life brought a newfound sense of clarity, confidence, and freedom. She discusses relationships, choosing solitude, and why many women discover their happiest, most authentic selves after 50. Margaret also reflects on her groundbreaking career as one of the first Asian American women in comedy, the challenges women face in the entertainment industry, and unforgettable stories about working with comedy icons Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Milton Berle, and her mentor Joan Rivers. Plus, we talk about aging, friendship, LGBTQ+ advocacy, diversity, life after COVID, and what keeps Margaret inspired as she continues touring, creating, and mentoring the next generation of comedians. If you've ever wondered what life can look like after 50, why aging may actually be your greatest superpower, or how comedy can create real change, this is an episode you won't want to miss. In this episode, you'll hear about: Margaret Cho's comedy tour, Choligarchy Political comedy and activism Menopause, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and healthy aging Why life after 50 can be happier and more fulfilling Relationships, solitude, and finding joy on your own Women in comedy and breaking barriers Joan Rivers' lasting influence LGBTQ+ advocacy and speaking out Friendship, purpose, and embracing every stage of life Show Notes/ Links: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Find Out More! Website http://hotflashescooltopics.com Mail hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Facebook : www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/hcooltopics/ Want to Leave a Review for Hot Flashes and Cool Topics? Here's How: For Apple Podcasts on an iPhone or iOS device: Open the Apple Podcast App on your device. Click on the “search” icon Type into the search bar “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” and click on the show Towards the bottom, look for “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “Write a Review” and leave us your thoughts and comments! For Apple Podcasts on a computer: On the Apple Podcasts website, go to the search bar and type “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” After clicking on the show, find the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button and click on it The “Hot Flashes and Cool Topics” podcast should open on the Apple Podcasts application Keep scrolling on the page until you see “Ratings and Reviews” Click on “See All” If you want to give us a five-star rating, hover over the empty stars! If you want to leave your thoughts and comments, click on “Write a Review

Viva la Bob Hope! Join us this THORsday for the rare, still-in-theaters review of Supergirl (2026)!

Is there anything more synonymous with patriotic pride than "God Bless The U.S.A."? As we celebrate Independence Day and the 250th birthday of our nation, we're bringing back this fan favorite — originally released on Veterans Day 2022 — because Lee Greenwood and this song belong on every American holiday playlist. Nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with the Grammy award-winning artist to reflect on the song's remarkable 40-year journey — from being written in the back of a tour bus in 1983 to becoming the only song ever charted in the top five across all genres of music. Lee shares stories from nearly 300 days a year on the road, performing at two presidential inaugurations at the Lincoln Memorial, touring with Bob Hope on his final USO Christmas tour, and what it felt like to watch "God Bless The U.S.A." surge back to the top after 9/11 and the Gulf War. They also dig into Lee's nonprofit work with Helping a Hero — a Houston-based foundation that has built over 200 specially adapted homes for wounded warriors — and the story behind the limited edition "God Bless The U.S.A. Bible," a leather-bound King James Bible featuring Lee's handwritten chorus lyrics alongside the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Pledge of Allegiance. This Fourth of July Lee's message rings as true as ever: America is the greatest country on the planet — and faith, unity, and hope will always carry us through. #leegreenwood #godblessthesua #america250 #july4 #keepthefaith #davidsams #contagiousinfluencer

Chef Zipora Einav is an internationally recognized celebrity chef with a distinguished global career. She has served elite clients including Mariah Carey, Pierce Brosnan, Jack Nicholson, Bob Hope, Seal, and Scarlett Johansson, and has been a guest chef at some of the world's most prestigious hotels, including the Ritz Paris, Ritz-Carlton Singapore, Four Seasons Tokyo, Hyatt Regency Munich, and Claridge's London. A sought-after media presence, she has been featured on international radio and television.Raised in Netanya, Israel, Zipora served as an officer in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), bringing discipline and leadership into her professional journey. After building a seven-figure culinary career, she has transitioned her passion toward wellness. Today, she is an enthusiastic affiliate with Vital Health Global, dedicated to reconnecting people to nature and helping restore balance within the body.Contact Zipora Elinav:zipora@chefzipora.com480-776-7499Dr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

Nashville award-winning singer/songwriter Markey Blue talks about the Ric Latina Project with fellow partner Ric Latina featuring “Send Me Love” plus “Cash is Always King”, “So Much With You”, “I'll Wait For You” and more! Markey and Ric have worked with Bob Hope, Waylon Jennings, Frank Sinatra and Neil Young, featured in numerous publication and penned numerous songs from TV shows, indie films and the Emmy award-winning documentary “Songbirds” plus share the stories behind the music and careers and more! Check out the amazing Markey Blue Ric Latina project on all platforms and www.markeybluericlatina.com today! #markeyblue #riclatina #nashville #awardwinningsongersongwriter #markeybluericlatinaproject #sendmelove #cashisalwaysking #somuchwithyou #illwaitforyou #bobhope #waylonjennings #franksinatra #neilyoung #songbirds #emmyawardwinner #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermarkeybluericlatinaproject #themikewagnershowmarkeybluericlatinaproject

Nashville award-winning singer/songwriter Markey Blue talks about the Ric Latina Project with fellow partner Ric Latina featuring “Send Me Love” plus “Cash is Always King”, “So Much With You”, “I'll Wait For You” and more! Markey and Ric have worked with Bob Hope, Waylon Jennings, Frank Sinatra and Neil Young, featured in numerous publication and penned numerous songs from TV shows, indie films and the Emmy award-winning documentary “Songbirds” plus share the stories behind the music and careers and more! Check out the amazing Markey Blue Ric Latina project on all platforms and www.markeybluericlatina.com today! #markeyblue #riclatina #nashville #awardwinningsongersongwriter #markeybluericlatinaproject #sendmelove #cashisalwaysking #somuchwithyou #illwaitforyou #bobhope #waylonjennings #franksinatra #neilyoung #songbirds #emmyawardwinner #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermarkeybluericlatinaproject #themikewagnershowmarkeybluericlatinaproject

(Replay from 2021)   In the days before Twitter and Instagram, fans would have to pen a personal letter to their favorite celebrity, stamp it, send it through the postal service, and MAYBE said celeb has a chance at reading it, AND THEN the opportunity a response will be sent is quite minuscule. David Fantle and Tom Johnson were so obsessed with the golden age of Hollywood that, as teenagers, they flew all over the country to interview and soak in their favorite actors on the stage and screen. They put those interviews to print in the book Hollywood Heyday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age Legends. They spoke with Check Your Brain's Tony Mazur on meeting these larger-than-life figures such as Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, and James Cagney, and they compared eras of film and television to today. Make sure you pick up a copy of Hollywood Heyday: https://www.amazon.com/Hollywood-Heyday-Candid-Interviews-Legends/dp/1476668051   Be sure to subscribe to Tony's Patreon. $3 gets you just audio, $5 gets video AND audio, and $10 has all of the above, as well as bonus podcasts per week. Visit Patreon.com/TonyMazur. Tony is also on Rumble! Go find his video podcasts over there for free. Cover art for the Check Your Brain podcast is by Eric C. Fischer. If you need terrific graphic design work done, contact Eric at illstr8r@gmail.com.

Nashville award-winning singer/songwriter Markey Blue talks about the Ric Latina Project with fellow partner Ric Latina featuring “Send Me Love” plus “Cash is Always King”, “So Much With You”, “I'll Wait For You” and more! Markey and Ric have worked with Bob Hope, Waylon Jennings, Frank Sinatra and Neil Young, featured in numerous publication and penned numerous songs from TV shows, indie films and the Emmy award-winning documentary “Songbirds” plus share the stories behind the music and careers and more! Check out the amazing Markey Blue Ric Latina project on all platforms and www.markeybluericlatina.com today! #markeyblue #riclatina #nashville #awardwinningsongersongwriter #markeybluericlatinaproject #sendmelove #cashisalwaysking #somuchwithyou #illwaitforyou #bobhope #waylonjennings #franksinatra #neilyoung #songbirds #emmyawardwinner #spreaker #spotify #iheartradio #spotify #apple #youtube #anchorfm #podbean #bitchute #rumble #mikewagner #themikewagnershow #mikewagnermarkeybluericlatinaproject #themikewagnershowmarkeybluericlatinaprojectBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Comedy on a SaturdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour with Don Ameche, originally broadcast  June 20, 1937, 89 years ago. Charlie McCarthy gets a lesson from a French tutor.  May Robson ("A grand old lady of the theatre") appears in scenes from, "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals." On Father's day, W. C. Fields remembers his father, a doctor who treated a man for yellow jaundice for years before learning he was a Chinaman.   Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 20, 1948, 78 years ago.  The program originates from Cleveland. Marilyn Maxwell sings, "Hooray For Love." The program's guest is Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller. Bob Hope joins Jack and Bob Feller for a comedy routine.Then, X Minus One, originally broadcast June 20, 1957, 69 years ago, Inside Story.  A reporter dares to enter the secret enclave of those infected with Null-E Fever.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 20, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire to be Arrested. Squire Skimp is very upset that he's been put out of business. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Bob Hope & Peggy Lee - Originally aired on December 15, 1948

Where have all the conservative artists gone? Walt Disney. John Wayne. Bob Hope. Norman Rockwell. Not long ago, conservative artists were everywhere. Today they're remarkably hard to find. What happened? The answer isn't what most people think. We've had an epiphany on this topic that we wanted to share with you. Episode powered by: Ruff Greens - the premium supplement created to boost your dog's energy, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Use Discount Code “RPA” to claim your FREE JumpStart Trial Bag at https://www.RuffGreens.com. Follow us at: https://www.RedPilledAmerica.com https://x.com/RedPilled_USA https://www.instagram.com/redpilledamerica https://www.instagram.com/adryana_jade Support the show: https://redpilledamerica.com/support/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crime on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast  June 17, 1949, 77 years ago, The Werewolf.  Third episode of the series and the first use of the long running familiar theme song.  The Werewolf has beaten up and robbed eighteen women. This big, ugly man always seems to be one step ahead of the cops. Followed by Call the Police, originally broadcast June 17, 1947, 79 years ago, The Case of the Violent Vegetable.  The owner of a fruit stand is murdered by a gangster...who likes apples.Then, The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Van Heflin,  originally broadcast  June 17, 1947, 79 years ago, Red Wind.  First episode of the summer series filling in for Bob Hope. Forty-one matched pearls with a diamond propeller clasp...a good reason for murder! Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast  June 17, 1936, 90 years ago, Cat Wife. The story of John and Linda, and Linda's transition from wild partying woman to cat!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 17, 1948, 78 years ago, An Evening Alone. Mother's going to bed early.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 

Jack Benny and Bob Hope team up for an unforgettable, chaotic double date! When Dennis Day falls sick, Jack twists Bob Hope's arm into filling in for a picnic with two local telephone operators, Mabel and Gertrude. From comparing the comedic duos' kissing styles to dealing with frogs, network rivalries, and near-drowning mishaps by the pond, the date is pure classic comedy gold.

Today we have an interview with Bob Hope that aired over Seattle's KOMO radio on June 8, 1946. One of the topics of the interview his work performing for the troops during the war.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

David Armstrong interviewed Golden and Silver Age great, John Broome in 1998 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his entry into comic books and pulps in the 1930s, working at Quality Comics and DC Comics, knowing Otto Binder, his favorite comic book genre, his science fiction stories synergizing with the space race,  trying to gather support for creators to claim reprint rights from Jack Liebowitz, his stories of the 1950s, if comic books were a gateway to larger narrative projects, his enjoyment of films, writing a movie about Casanova, why he left comic books, and his dearest friend, Julius Schwartz. Armstrong also interviewed Pulp & Graphic Novel writer and Silver Age great, Arnold Drake in 2005 on set at San Diego Comic Con about his early forays into writing in the army during the Battle of the Bulge, submitting stories to the vintage paperback market, meeting Leslie Waller with whom he wrote what some consider the first graphic novel, It Rhymes With Lust, entering DC Comics through his friendship with Bob Kane, his opinion of Mort Weisinger, writing Showcase #1, revitalizing Bob Hope and Jerry Lewis licensed comics at DC,  discussing the threat of Stan Lee's Marvel Age with Irwin Donenfeld, creating Doom Patrol, interacting with Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino and his favorite artist, Bruno Premiani. Interview conducted, recorded and copyrighted to David Armstrong. Remastered, edited, timestamped and postproduction by Alex Grand.Support the show

Learn about composting day. Entertainment from 2012. Mt. Everest climbed for 1st time, Rhode Island became 13th state, Wisonsin became 30th state, 15 women fired for dancing on lunch break. Todays birthdays - Patrick Henry, John Balsley, Bob Hope, Tenzing Norgay, John F. Kennedy, Danny Elfman, Annette Bening, Melissa Etheridge, Noel Gallagher, Mel B. Mary Pickford died.Intro - God did good - Dianna Corcoran    https://diannacorcoran.com/                                               The poop Song - Chronicle BooksSomebody that I used to know - Gotye  KimbraSomethin bout a truck - Kip MooreBirthday - The BeatlesBirthdays - In da club - 50 Cent      http://50cent.com/Thanks for the memories - Bob HopeDead mans party - Oingo BoingoCome to my window - Melissa EtheridgeDon't look back in anger - OasisWannabe - The Spice GirlsEcit - Pick up the tab - Anna Scott    https://www.annascottmusic.com/History & Factoids about today Playlist on SpotifyHistory & Factoids about today webpagecooolmedia.comcountryundergroundradio.comNational Days - May Puzzle BookGrace & Grit Christian Country Radio

This week, we're stepping into a big, star-packed 1946 radio special celebrating 45 years of Walgreens. Bob Hope plays host (and hotel owner) in a fast-moving comedy variety show signature of the era, filled with one-liners, sketches, and a lineup of big budget guests including (but not limited to) the Andrews Sisters, Frank Morgan, and Dennis Day. We're not sure if this was really radio's “biggest” show, but it was a live entertainment event, and a snapshot of radio at its peak, when big names, live music, and comedy all came together for a full hour of A-list Hollywood glam. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Variety on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago, April Showers starring Jack Carson and Dorothy Lamour.   A story of the "good old days" of Vaudeville, based on the 1948 movie which starred Jack Carson and Ann Sothern, inspired by the early vaudeville career of Buster KeatonFollowed by Opportunity USA, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago.  A variety program promoting the "Opportunity Drive" for the sales of Savings Bonds. The lineup includes Lum and Abner, Bob Hope, Irene Dunne, Lionel Barrymore, Jo Stafford, Al Jolson, Roy Rogers, The Riders Of The Purple Sage, and more.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 16, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Recipe for Chili. McGee's chili con carne. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

The anarchic comedian, writer and filmmaker Mel Brooks turns 100 years old this June. Across a career spanning more than seven decades, Brooks has turned cinematic satire into an art form, through razor-sharp spoofs like Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein and Spaceballs. But while these films are now acclaimed as all-time comedy classics, the broader genre of the spoof has often struggled for respectability. Not least Scary Movie - one of the most commercially successful film franchises of recent years, despite widespread critical panning. With Scary Movie 6 on the horizon, Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode ask - what makes for a truly great movie spoof?Critic and Screenshot regular Anne Billson talks Ellen through a selection of spoofs, from classic Hollywood-era films from the Marx Brothers and Bob Hope, to the parody boom of the 2000s, including films like Date Movie and Epic Movie. Mark talks to David Zucker - one third of the filmmaking trio Zucker Abrahams Zucker -about the landmark disaster spoof Airplane!, and why he believes the recent attempt to revive the team's hit The Naked Gun series missed the mark. And Ellen speaks to Keenen Ivory Wayans, the creative force behind the Wayans entertainment dynasty, and the director of a string of spoofs, including I'm Gonna Git You Sucka and Scary Movie - about why he feels his films have been misunderstood. Producer: Jane Long A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4

We sit down with writer Michael Tove this week to discuss his hit short film Yard Sailing and his incredible journey through the world of cinema. Michael shares his fascinating transition from being a simple extra on the set of The Handmaids Tale to producing a film that has achieved over 230 wins and nominations on IMDb. We dive deep into the making of Yard Sailing, including the staggering amount of auditions they received for just nine roles and what it was like working with veteran actors like Eric and Eliza Roberts. Michael also shares personal stories from his time on sets with legends like Bob Hope and Gregory Peck, offering a rare look at the passion and persistence required in the film industry. Whether you are an aspiring filmmaker, an actor, or a pop culture fan, this conversation is one you don't want to miss! Watch Yard Saleing with the link below: https://www.emeraldoakproductions.com/film CannedAirPodcast.com TikTok: @CannedAirPodcast Instagram: @Canned_Air Chapters 0:00 Intro to Michael Tove 3:20 Hitchcockian Storytelling Roots 7:15 Lessons from the Handmaids Tale Set 11:45 Screenwriting Training and Biopics 15:30 The 35 Year Journey of Yard Sailing 19:10 Working with Director Tom Logan 23:45 Casting 87000 Actors for 9 Roles 28:20 Working with Eric Roberts 32:50 Building Lasting Industry Friendships 37:15 The Can World Film Festival Success 41:30 Respecting Background Players on Set 46:45 Premiere Night and the Big Screen Experience 51:15 Persistence and the 15 Minutes of Fame 55:30 Auditioning for Forrest Gump 59:45 Stories of Bob Hope and Gregory Peck 1:02:45 Upcoming Projects and Wrap Up If you'd like to show your support, you can either visit our Patreon page at Patreon.com/CannedAirPod or you can leave us a comment, like, and subscribe! Thanks for watching! #filmmaking #yardsailing #michaeltove #indiefilm #hollywoodstories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 782 of On Screen & Beyond has the one and only Charo as our guest! Charo talks about how she got her name, how she became a classical guitar legend, what she learned from Buddy Hackett and so much more! She is a ball of fire!

Chapter 9 sees Lucille and Desi get married.  Yep, again!  Lucille will re-sign with Columbia, reuniting her with dear friends Ed Sedgwick and Buster Keaton.  And she and Desi will both make more movies (this on top of Desi's nightclub touring and serving as Bob Hope's musical director).  Well, why not make a movie together?  If Hollywood wouldn't bank on them, they'll bank on themselves, and form their own company.  But what to name it?  Seems like using the same as their Chatsworth ranch oughta work!  But how to prove Lucille and Desi work as a showbiz team?  Why not go straight to audiences?  Live!  Which is just what they do.  And that's when a lot happens at the same time.  CBS is interested in turning her hit radio show ‘My Favorite Husband' into a TV show.  Which leads to making a pilot.  Which leads to Lucille and Desi having to decide if they're willing to give up everything they have -- her film and radio careers, his radio and nightclub careers -- for the thing ALL the studios are adamantly against:  television.  And the icing on the gamble cake?  Lucille Ball was pregnant.  Please chime in here and/or on Instagram @fromoutofthepastpodcast with your questions & comments, or just sharing your love of Lucille Ball and her road to ‘I Love Lucy!'  Thanks for listening ...

Veteran comedy writer Tom Leopold started out as an actor, working with James Mason, Robert Preston and Ted Knight before creating comedy material for legends Steve Allen, Bob Hope and Mary Tyler Moore and writing hit series like “Cheers” and “Seinfeld” (scripting the memorable “Babu” episode, among others). Tom sat down with Gilbert and Frank to talk about early acting roles on “Gunsmoke” and “Mannix,” his days on the “National Lampoon Radio Hour” with Christopher Guest and Bill Murray and his years-long friendships with pals Paul Shaffer, Richard Belzer and Harry Shearer. Also: George Chakiris vs. George Maharis, Chevy Chase hitches a ride with Paul Lynde and 80-year-old George Jessel phones his mom. PLUS: Stubby Kaye! Gert “Goldfinger” Frobe! Donald O'Connor's coat! Tom brunches with Jerry Lewis! And the triumphant return of Perfecto Telles! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chapter 8 is live and sees Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz get divorced (kinda).  While Desi's still in the Army, Lucille makes ‘Easy to Wed,' a hit, and ‘Two Smart People' which, unknown at the time, will be her last at MGM.  Then Desi's out of the Army to find slipping back into life at MGM isn't as easy as he'd hoped.  Lucille finds success freelancing -- including beginning her run with Bob Hope and one back in live theatre -- while Desi finds success back on the road.  And then, in 1948, with Hollywood in a panic over the Supreme Court vertical integration decree and the onslaught of television, Lucille focuses on a medium for which she'd previously only guested but will now make her a bonafide star:  Radio.  Please chime in here and/or on Instagram @fromoutofthepastpodcast with your questions & comments, or just sharing your love of Lucille Ball and her road to ‘I Love Lucy!'  Thanks for listening ...

Bob Hope welcomed Al Jolson to his broadcast on April 8, 1947. Bandleader Desi Arnaz, to the consternation of Bob Hope, waited for the applause to die down before starting the band with "California, Here I Come," which Al Jolson sang to a rousing reception. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Al Jolson was on Bob Hope's radio program on April 8, 1947, and opened with "California, Here I Come" (that is on another podcast in this series). But Bob Hope had to have his try with the song, emulating Jolson. Jolson's comments, and gaff, at the end are priceles. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Introduced by Bob Hope, here is Al Jolson singing Irving Berlin's "Always." Listen for Hope's comment over the applause at the end of the song. This is from the April 8, 1947, Bob Hope program. There is much more material in the complete program which, along with other Jolson radio shows, circulates on the Official Al Jolson Website at www.jolson.org.

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign was a ticking time bomb, and the Democrats knew it. They've denied it, but come on, are we really supposed to believe that a story that was kicking around in 2019 and set to break in Politico did not reach the ears of Nancy Pelosi? The question isn't whether they knew, but why they did nothing about it and essentially let Swalwell loose upon the world with access to Snapchat and hotel rooms.Swalwell was one of Pelosi's protoges, a foot soldier for the party bosses who decided Donald Trump should never lead this country, no matter the election outcome. They convicted him on Inauguration Day, then spent the next four years finding the crime. The biggest and most embarrassing of these was Russiagate, where Swalwell played a starring role. They knew Trump would not be removed from office, but they decided to wait out the clock, waste his time and ours, with a phony scandal that, to this day, has never been adequately addressed by legacy media or the Democrats. They just moved on to the next thing and the next thing and the next thing, and all the while, there was Swalwell doing everything right. There he was on Impeachment Number 2, saying all the things, drawing all of the conclusions, pushing all of the hysteria. For his efforts, Swalwell was beloved by celebrities like Robert De Niro, late-night comics like Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert. For a time, he was like Icarus, soaring as one of the Democrats' shining stars. No wonder he thought he should be next in line to lead California now that Gavin Newsom is running for president. All that's required of him is that he be someone who can take on Trump. But Icarus flamed out. In the past week, we watched a political hit that has to be among the cleanest and most efficient on record. One minute, he was leading in the polls — the next, he was dropping out and resigning from Congress. Swalwell never had a chance. Powerful forces that will never be known wanted him out because there was a good chance the “open secret” that dogged him for years would drop, handing California to the Republicans. It would be another nightmare on par with Biden's debate disaster. There was no way the Democrats were going to let that happen.Swalwell never saw it coming. He assumed he had risen to the level of being a valued member of the “resistance.” But he clearly doesn't know the Democrats very well. If they could force the President of the United States out of running for a second term for the good of the party, they could do it to anyone.What Did the Democrats Know and When Did They Know ItSwalwell had survived the Right's favorite lurid tale of the Chinese Spy Fang Fang, along with the rumor he'd passed gas during a cable news spot. But in 2019, a woman tipped off a Politico reporter that Swalwell was engaged in inappropriate sexual activity with young women while in Congress. Icarus took flight and attempted to run for president. But for unknown reasons, he dropped out.And then, inexplicably, the reporter dropped the story. Why would they drop the story? Maybe because they lost their appetite for taking down Democrats after the Al Franken debacle, where Franken was pushed out by the most prominent Democrats, like Chuck Schumer, Kamala Harris, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders, with no chance to defend himself against what were flimsy charges at best.As Matt Taibbi writes in Racket:Democrats tripped over each other to denounce Franken, with 32 Senators calling for his resignation on Dec. 6, 2017. Digital stones flew from Minnesotan Amy Klobuchar, ex-presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, and future VP Kamala Harris, among others:The Franken story would sting by 2019, following a redemption piece by Jane Mayer in The New Yorker. No one wanted to do that again, so maybe they figured they'd let the Swalwell story pass. The bigger reason was that the Democrats had one objective in 2019, and it wasn't to take out the guy who was key in Trump's impeachment and Russiagate, but to take out Trump himself. It was an all-hands-on-deck kind of moment, and no reporter would have wanted to be caught dead helping Trump and hurting the Democrats. That's also why they ignored the story in 2024 of Kamala Harris' husband Dougie who allegedly slapped a woman so hard she spun around. Like so many other stories that could hurt Democrats, including Joe Biden's cognitive decline, they said nothing, lest they hurt the “resistance.” It was also 2019 when a group of women came forward to accuse Joe Biden of inappropriate touching. No one seemed all that interested in pushing it to the point where Biden would drop out. He denied it, and everyone gave him a pass. Even when Biden was accused of sexual assault by Tara Reade, most in the press wouldn't touch it. But one person did. Megyn Kelly. Kamala Harris was among those who leaned into the accusations, but that would not stop Biden from choosing her as his VP. Like the good Democrat I was, I tried to discredit Tara Reade, along with the rest of the accusers. I, too, had been burned by the Al Franken story and was disgusted with how the Democrats behaved, and like most people, I was getting exhausted by the Me Too movement and the lack of due process. In our minds, this was too serious a moment. We had to defeat Trump. Everything else would have to be sidelined. I always thought that the harassment charges against Biden were less about Me Too and more about pushing the old man out of the race so that a more progressive candidate might take his spot. Reade, for instance, was a devout supporter of Bernie Sanders, and just before she accused him of assault, she and everyone else on the progressive Left were hoping for a miracle.Is that what happened with the Swalwell story, too? Something about it just doesn't add up. It was too clean, too well planned, too easy. It makes me wonder who was really pulling the strings. For the second time, he tried to fly too close to the sun and run for higher office, and for the second time, dropped out, but this time, there won't be any coming back. As Taibbi writes:Which brings us to Swalwell. The accusations are extremely serious. Another woman came forward alleging he drugged her, lured her to a hotel, raped her, and choked her to unconsciousness. “I thought I died,” Lonna Drewes said. Taken with two accusations of sex with women “too intoxicated to consent,” the stories sound more like a developing serial murderer than someone merely guilty of being raised on Bob Hope jokes. Still, Swalwell's political demise reads like a repeat of the Franken tale, only with context issues amplified a hundredfold, and Epstein playing the role of Weinstein.With Franken, it took weeks for Democrats to denounce him. With Swalwell it happened overnight, and accusers are already being called “survivors,” as in the Democratic Women's Caucus announcing, “We stand with survivors.” The writer in me dislikes the appropriation of a word that means “remaining alive where others have died,” but it is true these women might prove to be “survivors” of something, but what? At this early stage of inquiry, “survivors” functions as a turbocharged version of “Believe all women,” in which the possibility of disbelief is linguistically eliminated.But time is the point. Time means another candidate can build a campaign and beat the Republican in California. That's the hangover from 2024, and it's why I don't believe any of this happened organically. Who ordered the hit?The story goes something like this: two progressive female influencers caught wind of a whisper network, with rumors swirling about Swalwell's sexual proclivities. How this information found its way to them is not yet known. Will anyone ask or investigate? Probably not. Some of it came from their friends, and that was more than enough to start an amateur investigation, one that will probably find its way to a TV movie near you. Think: Woodward and Bernstein or Kantor and Twohey, the women who broke the Harvey Weinstein story that kicked off Me Too. Now, instead of reporters, we have influencers. To hear them tell it, they believed their best bet was to take the story to CNN, where their staff could fact-check it and, more importantly, make it legal. One is Cheyenne Hunt, who calls herself the first Gen-Z woman to run for Congress, though she did not win. Assertive and confident, Hunt has the influencer game down. She also carries with her the certainty of the Gen-Z woman who does not believe in due process and thinks every man is a predator until proven innocent. Just asking a woman for her phone number could be a reportable offense. To her, Swalwell was a dangerous moderate who was pro-Israel and too sympathetic to and supportive of ICE. These are red lines for the new Democratic Party's progressive wing, especially in a big state like California. The other is Arielle Fodor, also known as Mrs. Frazzled, who is known for talking baby talk to Trump and his supporters to an irritating degree, but that is why she is popular on TikTok.Fodor seems to be the type who would Vote Blue No Matter Who and probably would not be motivated to take down Swalwell unless she was encouraged to do so. Her story is nearly identical to Hunt's:It's an awfully strange coincidence that they began mobilizing efforts to break the story in March, and by April, they were out on social media with it. If Swalwell were a valued member of the progressive Left, if they thought he would fight for Medicare for All, defunding the police, abandoning Israel, and transing the kids, would they have pulled this off? I doubt it.What seems more likely to me is that they were egged on by unseen forces that were doing the hard job of pushing the accusers in the right direction and nudging the story ever closer to the surface, you know, like Deep Throat in All the President's Men? The same forces on the progressive Left that wanted Biden out in 2020 could also be in play here. He looks a lot like the kind of candidate the Democrats say they want and need - someone who can attract the working-class white men all over the country. But for these women and the progressive Left, there is one candidate better suited to fight for what they care about most: Katie Porter. Both influencers have been seen in photos with her, and Porter and Hunt are both affiliated with the same law school.Porter denies any direct involvement, but then again, why would that even need to be said? There is no doubt that Cheyenne Hunt and Arielle Fodor look to be the party's future, not just as influencers or as women, but as people who are willing to go this far to steer the ship in the right direction. Hunt, in particular, seems committed to rooting out all of the sex pests in Congress, and what better way to make a name for herself? All the Congressman's D*ck PicsThe Swalwell story unfolded straight out of the writers' room of a Lifetime movie where all women are victims, and all men are predators. How could anyone, much less a white male politician, much less a Democrat, send Snapchats of his Johnson to a Gen-Z staffer post Me Too? Maybe he did it because no one would believe anyone could be that stupid. Maybe he did it because Snapchat deletes the photos, and it's his word against theirs. Maybe he did it because the thrill of it outweighed the risk. Was he a predator? Were these consensual? Me Too demands we do not ask.Most of the victims tell the same story we heard hundreds, if not thousands, of times in the old days of Me Too. How a hungry young woman looking for employment opportunities is lured into a trap, only to have their friendly conversation devolve into a cheap proposition for sex. The woman is always portrayed as a non-consenting partner, someone who didn't flirt back in any way, and was just suddenly hit with an offensive image.That's always been the biggest problem with the Me Too movement. It is held in the court of public opinion, and those accused have no way to defend themselves. Because both sides - Left and Right - are invested in Swalwell taking a fall, no one really bothers with the specifics. He did it, that's all. Why, for instance, did one of the victims claim Swalwell assaulted her in 2019, only to go back and get drunk with him in 2024 and claim the same thing happened again? Is that assault, or is that bad choices? Doesn't matter, don't ask. I'm not defending Eric Swalwell. I feel about him the way Matt Taibbi does when he writes: I can't stand Eric Swalwell. A leading torchbearer in Russiagate lore, he's always carried himself with an air of oozy self-satisfaction unusual even in a politician. I remember wondering if Swalwell was Latin for “Stubble Lizard.”But the Democrats have managed to do the impossible. They've made me almost pity the guy. He thought he was doing everything right. He told all the lies they told him to tell. He helped build the very machine that would later devour him. But something about this hit feels too orchestrated and perhaps sets a dangerous precedent. Even guys like Swalwell deserve the benefit of the doubt, even if he never offered it to Trump. Swalwell almost committed the perfect crime. He painted himself as an advocate for women, all the while allegedly going through them like a box of See's Candies. If it's true that he drugged and raped women, lock him up, lock him up. But if all of this was over consensual flirting, regrettable sex, and mutual Spapchats, then he's the dumbest man on the planet.Swalwell is finally learning who the Democrats really are and that life comes at you fast. Unfortunately for him, he wasn't squeaky clean enough, or well-behaved enough, or smart enough to keep it in his pants. He should never have tried to fly that high, at least not with so much baggage weighing him down.// This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sashastone.com/subscribe

Welcome to a midnight fever dream where deep philosophy meets the genuinely bizarre. Join host Lionel as he tackles the heavy questions—like whether God's omniscience cancels out human free will—before diving headfirst into wild political conspiracy theories with callers about crypto, the Epstein files, and the Trumps. Expect the entirely unexpected, from callers recounting conversations with English-speaking lions at the Lincoln Park Zoo and sharing peculiar Bob Hope anecdotes, to heated debates on public decency, the best way to learn history, and the childhood trauma of finding out your grandpa is Santa Claus. It's an entertaining, unapologetic, and highly unpredictable ride through the minds of late-night talk radio callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this very special bonus episode, Brian talks to author James L. Neibaur, who literally wrote the book on Director William Beaudine! He has also written more than 30 other books examining legendary actors, filmmakers, and film genres, often exploring them film by film. His subjects include Buster Keaton, Chaplin, Jerry Lewis, Bob Hope, Jean Harlow, Judy Garland, Clark Gable, James Cagney, Clint Eastwood, the Monster Movies of Universal Studios and more, but this discussion is focused on his book Directed by William Beaudine: An Overview. For this bonus, Brian chats with Neibaur about Beadine and his career, in line with the director tribute taking place throughout the month of April at the New Beverly and the Video Archives Cinema Club. Consider supporting Pure Cinema (and getting monthly bonus content) via our Patreon (5$/ month gets you everything): https://www.patreon.com/purecinemapod Brian's Directed By shirts can be found here: https://www.teepublic.com/user/filmmakershirts The show is now on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/purecinemapod.bsky.social As are Brian: https://bsky.app/profile/bobfreelander.bsky.social Elric: https://bsky.app/profile/elrickane.bsky.social and the New Beverly: https://bsky.app/profile/newbeverly.bsky.social Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/rupertpupkin/

PROJECT AUDION EXTRA: HAIRNET! This hilarious spoof of the long-running police drama, "Dragnet", was written by Robert L. Mills, one of Bob Hope's comedy writers in the 1970s. This production was released at the same time as Project Audion's re-creation of the Dragnet pilot episode, which was released on Moonlight Audio earlier this month. "Just the facts, ma'am – this comedy is moidah!" With the voice talents of: Denise and Norman Cline, Kentucky Pete Fernbaugh, West Virginia Caleb Fisher, Virginia Chris Hart, Florida Ed Herman, New York Sean Massey, Texas Bob Mills, California Craig Wichman, New York ...with production, direction, sound & music by Larry Groebe in Texas

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Five-time Emmy winner Bill Persky led a charmed life in show business. Handpicked by comedy legend Carl Reiner to write (and eventually produce) "The Dick Van Dyke Show," Bill and partner Sam Denoff scripted many of the series' most memorable episodes, including "Coast to Coast Big Mouth" and "That's My Boy." Later, the duo would create the groundbreaking sitcom "That Girl" and write comedy specials for Bill Cosby and Mary Tyler Moore and Bill (flying solo) would go on to produce and direct hit shows like "Kate & Allie" "Welcome Back, Kotter" and "Who's the Boss?". Bill sat down with Gilbert and Frank to talk about his journey through the golden age of TV comedy and about working with EVERYONE, including Steve Allen, Bob Hope, Julie Andrews, Gene Kelly, Peter Sellers, and Orson Welles (to name but a few!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22, 1948 - Jack Benny and the gang are in Palm Springs and they visit the site where his new house is being built. There is also a cameo by Frank Sinatra.  References include "The Lady of 29 Palms" by the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna, AFRA (American Federation of Radio Artists) and Winthrop Rockefeller's wedding.

February 15, 1948 - Jack Turns 39 and for his birthday everyone plans to throw him a surprise party. References include Bob Hope, Al Jolson, Jasha Hiefetz, the Academy Awards, the Oranges of Riverside Californiaand Townsend clubs.

GGACP makes merry with this ENCORE of a memorable and musical mini-episode from way back in 2016, as the irrepressible Mario Cantone joins the boys for a loving look at Christmas novelty songs, including timeless classics and tuneless clunkers. Also in this episode: Dueling Dylans! Dominick the Donkey! Gilbert gets a Christmas tree! The return of Bob Hope's ‘Jack Frost'! And Tony Curtis puts the moves on Bette Davis! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices