Podcast appearances and mentions of george bettinger

Movie Addict Headquarters presents an audio version of Chapter One from It Had To Be Us, a romantic memoir by Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. This chapter deals with two important Christmases for a couple who were divorced and estranged from each other for almost 20 years.  How does Christmas help bring Harry and Elizabeth back together? Listen in and find out! Then stay for a medley of love songs that follows the Chapter One presentation and includes performances by Tony Babino, Alice Faye, Richard Vernon and Lucie Arnaz. This popular episode features lovely Lizette Amado-Bettinger and her late great husband George Bettinger reading “ remembrances” of Harry and Elizabeth in this beginning chapter of their romantic memoir. Host Betty Jo Tucker and her husband Larry co-wrote the award-winning E-book under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, and it was adapted for the screen under the title CAKE: A Love Story. Directed and written by Misha Zubarev and Vera Ulea,  this movie won First Place in the Short Film category at the NSAEN Online Film Festival and is now available on Amazon Prime.  It stars Debra Lord Cooke, Richard Vernon, Nancy Lombardo and George Bettinger.   The multi-talented George, who won acclaim for his uncanny impressions including Groucho Marx, George Burns and the Three Stooges, made fans worldwide with his “Mom & Pop Shop” radio show.  Lizette is a versatile actress and soprano singer with experience at the Metropolitan Opera.  It Had To Be Us won first place in the Ebook category at the Hollywood Book Festival for its potential to be transferred to other mediums such as film, radio and TV.  

Movie Addict HQ begins Halloween month with a Halloween Fun Fest featuring short clips from two of our favorite interviews. Through the magic of imagination and technology,  guests Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff join the late great entertainer George Bettinger and talented actress/singer Lizette Amado-Bettinger in a lively discussion about which movie is the scariest one ever made.  Next, actor Barry Bostwick – who plays Susan Sarandon’s naïve boyfriend in The Rocky Horror Picture Show – talks about the famous Rocky Horror midnight screenings with BlogTalkRadio CEO Alan Levy, one of the first fans participating in those unique events that helped make this outrageous film so successful.    Lugosi is best known for his creepy performance as Dracula in the 1931 film of the same name, and Karloff for his scary monster in Frankenstein -- also released in 1931. Bostwick has appeared in over 100 films and television productions. He may be best-known as the clueless mayor on Spin City. However, he’s a triple-threat entertainer -- singer, dancer, actor -- who created the role of Danny Zuko in Grease on Broadway. The Rocky Horror Picture Show makes fun of B-movies, science-fiction and horror films. Adapted from the British rock musical written by Richard O’Brien, the movie was directed by Jim Sharman -- and Tim Curry made his film debut as the flamboyant Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Surprisingly, Rocky Horror bombed when it first opened in 1975, but those entertaining midnight showings soon catapulted the film into cult status.

New York City based Comedian Nancy Lombardo,  Nancy Lombardo has performed her unique comedy from coast to coast.  TV credits include The Colin Quinn Show NBC, Saturday Night Live “All my Children” PBS, network and cable television Comedy Tonight, Nickelodeon and the Comedy Channel. She can be seen weekly on The Nancy Lombardo Show channel 56/83/34 NYC and live worldwide on www.mnn.org. She has written for Penthouse and Cracked magazine and created Ms. Quotable, a comic strip for Lady's Circle Magazine. Nancy was a winner of the Toyota Comedy Festivals "Laughter in Motion” and a Cable Arts Insight Comedy Award." Spot-lighted more than once in *Backstage, as both comedian/writer, she currently indulges her taste for the irreverent in her Stand Up Comedy and show, "Jazz Housewife." Nancy is creator of MOMEDY™, part of the International Mamapalooza Festival. She is a member of The Friars Club. www.comedyconcepts.com  downloads available at www.cdbaby.com/Artist/NancyLombardo THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO GEORGE BETTINGER ONE FUNNY MAN  

New York City based Comedian Nancy Lombardo,  Nancy Lombardo has performed her unique comedy from coast to coast.  TV credits include The Colin Quinn Show NBC, Saturday Night Live “All my Children” PBS, network and cable television Comedy Tonight, Nickelodeon and the Comedy Channel. She can be seen weekly on The Nancy Lombardo Show channel 56/83/34 NYC and live worldwide on www.mnn.org. She has written for Penthouse and Cracked magazine and created Ms. Quotable, a comic strip for Lady's Circle Magazine. Nancy was a winner of the Toyota Comedy Festivals "Laughter in Motion” and a Cable Arts Insight Comedy Award." Spot-lighted more than once in *Backstage, as both comedian/writer, she currently indulges her taste for the irreverent in her Stand Up Comedy and show, "Jazz Housewife." Nancy is creator of MOMEDY™, part of the International Mamapalooza Festival. She is a member of The Friars Club. www.comedyconcepts.com  downloads available at www.cdbaby.com/Artist/NancyLombardo Farewell Georg Bettinger

This episode of Movie Addict Headquarters focuses on the remarkable journey of a true romance from page to screen. George Bettinger -- the popular actor, comedian, impressionist and radio host -- has given his permission to replay his recent Dream Stream Radio interview with Betty Jo Tucker about how It Had To Be Us -- a romantic memoir she and her husband wrote under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence -- became the inspiration for filmmaker Misha Zubarev’s award-winning short film titled CAKE: A Love Story. Included in this fun recorded conversation is actor/musician Richard Vernon’s moving rendition of “Remember the Day,” Zubarev’s original song for the movie. As an added attraction, a medley of favorite film love songs will be played, including: You and the Night and the Music (from The Band Wagon) performed by Lucie Arnaz; You Made Me Love You (from The Jazz Singer) belted out by Tony Babino; and You’ll Never Know (from Hello, Frisco, Hello) sung by Alice Faye.

Filmmaker Misha Zubarev and cast members discuss CAKE: A Love Story, the award-winning short film based on It Had To Be Us, a romantic memoir Betty Jo Tucker and her husband Larry wrote under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Zubarev, co-director/writer of the movie plans to reveal why he undertook this particular project and how the film differs from the book. Debra Lord Cooke and Richard Vernon, who play Elizabeth and Harry, talk about what it was like bringing these characters to life on screen. Plus, George Bettinger and Nancy Lombardo, who portray Elizabeth’s friends, join in the lively discussion. The film’s plot focuses on how two people rediscover their lost love after being divorced and estranged from each other for almost 20 years. Although this is a serious theme, the movie includes humor – and, of course, lots of romance!   CAKE: A Love Story earned First Place in the Short Film category at the NSAEN International Film Festival and an Award of Merit from IndieFest (for being a notable artistic and technical production). It was also an Official Selection at the Toronto International Short Film Festival. CAKE: A Love Story is available on Amazon Prime, and It Had To Be Us  can be ordered from Amazon's Kindle Store. 

Special pre-Thanksgiving Wednesday episode of the program all about TV. Our guests: popular radio/podcast host George Bettinger,Richard Schwartz, executive producer of Angry Angel, Freeform's original movie coming out next Monday night, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel co-stars Michael Zegen and Marin Hinkle. Their Amazon Studios series debuts one week from today. 

Movie Addict Headquarters celebrates Valentine’s Day early with this special episode. Noted actors/comedians George Bettinger and Nancy Lombardo have been invited to drop by for a discussion of their experiences as cast members in the upcoming short film based on IT HAD TO BE US, an award-winning romantic memoir co-written by host Betty Jo Tucker and her husband under the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Filming of CAKE: A LOVE STORY was completed in late December, and the project is now in postproduction. It co-stars Debra Lord Cooke and Richard Vernon as Elizabeth and Harry. Co-writers/directors Misha Zubarev and Vera Zubarev report that Nancy and George, who portray Elizabeth’s friends, kept everyone in stitches on the set!  A clip about It Had To Be Us from George’s YOU TELL, YOU SELL show will also be played during this episode.

As a special holiday treat, showbiz stars George and Lizette Bettinger are featured again on Movie Addict Headquarters reading the first chapter of IT HAD TOBE US, an award-winning romantic memoir which has been adapted for the screen by Misha Zubarev and Vera Ulea. They play co-authors Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence in this audio version of Chapter One, which deals with two important Christmases for the estranged Lawrences. How does Christmas help bring these two together after being divorced for almost twenty years? Listen in and find out! Also, host Betty Jo Tucker (aka Elizabeth Lawrence) will give an update of the filming progress.The Bettingers are a fun couple with a passion for bringing back the Golden Era of radio on their popular Mom & Pop Shop Show. George is an actor, comedian, producer, writer and director. He’s won acclaim for his uncanny impressions including Groucho Marx, George Burns and the Three Stooges but may be best known as the voice of the red M&M. Lizette is a versatile actress and soprano singer with experience at the Metropolitan Opera. 

Who ya gonna call? Movie Addict Headquarters calls on film critic A.J. Hakari to talk about the original Ghostbusters and the negative reaction about remaking this movie with an all-female main cast. Also,  though the magic of imagination and technology, the late great Joe Franklin drops by to talk about his appearance in the first Ghostbusters film, and comedian George Bettinger calls in along with his friends Humphrey Bogart, Jackie Mason, and George Jessel. Plus, host Betty Jo Tucker shares her candid opinion about the 2016 comedy starring Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones.  A.J. Hakari, the Mad Movie Man, writes film reviews for a number of sites including ReelTalk Movie Reviews, Review Express, Classic Movie Guide and his own popular film blog CineSlice. George Bettinger hosts The Mom & Pop Shop Radio Show, which airs on tune in radio from Miramar, Florida, every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. 

Movie Addict Headquarters invites you to our NinthYearAnniversary Party featuring clips of famous guests, favorite shows, a book giveaway and other goodies. Among the many fascinating folks to be spotlighted are: William V. Madison (author of Madeline Kahn’s biography), Cloris Leachman, George Bettinger, Barry Bostwick, Tanna Frederick, Rita Moreno, Tippi Hedren, Lorna Luft, Lucie Arnaz, Robert Osborne, James Colt Harrison, Richard Jack Smith, Lizette Amado-Bettinger, Misha Zubarev, Tony Babino, David Spaltro, J Blair Brown, Linda Palmer, Chuck Skull, A.J. Hakari, Bill Mesce,  Dragon Dronet, Mack Bates, Nell Minow, Debbie Reynolds, Peter Keogh, Phil Hall, Rita Graham, Diana Saenger and Nancy Lombardo. Film-related books to be given away in a random drawing at this Anniversary Celebration include:  Confessions of a Movie Addict by Betty Jo Tucker, Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies by Betty Jo Tucker, and It Had To Be Us by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence.  

Comedy experts George Bettinger, Nancy Lombardo and Steve Mendoza discuss great film comedians past and present in this encore presentation. All three guests boast impressive experience as actors and comics. For example, Bettinger has won acclaim with his uncanny impressions; Lombardo appears frequently in Saturday Night Live skits; and Mendoza makes people laugh with his amusing take on life. Also, through the power of imagination and technology, joining in the fun are Groucho Marx, Mae West, W.C. Fields and Jimmy Durante.  George Bettinger, aka Mr. Show Biz, hosts the entertaining Mom & Pop Shop Show on DreamStreamRadio every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time; Nancy Lombardo is the hilarious host of Comedy Concepts on BlogTalkRadio every Monday and Friday at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time; and Steve Mendoza has appeared in several movies, performed stand-up comedy, and is an accomplished chef and radio host. Among the comedians to be discussed are Charlie Chaplin, Madeline Kahn, Buster Keaton, Jack Black, Jim Carrey, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Steve Martin, Lucille Ball, Eddie Murphy, Peter Sellers, Jerry Lewis and many of your other favorites. What fun!

Showbiz stars George and Lizette Bettinger make two Christmases from the past come to life again in this popular holiday episode. Portraying co-authors Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, George and Lizette read the first chapter of IT HAD TO BE US, an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film development. Chapter One explains how two Christmases helped start the estranged Lawrences on a journey back to each other after being divorced for almost twenty years. IT HAD TO BE US won first place in the Ebook category at the Hollywood Book Festival for its potential to be transferred to other mediums such as film, radio and TV. The Bettingers display their passion for bringing back the Golden Era of radio on their popular Mom & Pop Shop Show which airs on Dreamstream Radio each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4 p.m. Eastern Time. George is an actor, comedian, producer, writer and director. He’s won acclaim for his uncanny impressions including Groucho Marx, George Burns and the Three Stooges. Lizette is a versatile actress and soprano singer with experience at the Metropolitan Opera. 

Author William V. Madison drops by to talk about Madeline Kahn: Being the Music – A Life, his fascinating biography of the beloved actress who won so many fans by combining her musical talent and flair for comedy in such iconic movies as Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles. Madison boasts excellent qualitfications to write this well-researched book. His experience includes serving as an Associate Editor of Opera News and a production assistant on the Broadway musical Rags. Madison is also a graduate of Columbia’s School of Creative Writing. His new biography gives readers a riveting behind-the-scenes look at Madeline Kahn’s personal and professional life. It’s an inspiring tale about the persistence and dedication of an insecure but highly talented artist. George Bettinger, from The Mom and Pop Shop Radio Show, will co-host.    Although earning a degree in speech therapy and receiving training as an opera singer, Madeline Kahn became famous as a popular star of film, stage and TV. During the course of her illustrious career, Madeline appeared in over 40 films and television shows, garnering two Oscar nominations and four Golden Globe nominations. She also won a Tony Award as Best Actress in The Sisters Rosensweig and a People’s Choice Award in 1984 as Best New TV Performer as well as a Daytime Emmy Award in 1987 for her Outstanding Performance in an After School Special.  Madeline passed away in 1999 at age 57 -- but her impressive work on film continues to bring her new fans every day.

Movie Addict Headquarters invites you to our Eighth Year Anniversary Bash featuring clips of famous guests, favorite shows, a book giveaway and other goodies. The list of popular guests to be spotlighted includes such fascinating film folks as Cloris Leachman, Barry Bostwick, Tanna Frederick, Rita Moreno, Tippi Hedren, Lorna Luft, Lucie Arnaz, Robert Osborne, Nell Minow, Morgan Lawrence, Richard Jack Smith, Lizette Amado-Bettinger, Misha Zubarev, Tony Babino, J Blair Brown, Chuck Skull, A.J. Hakari, David Worth, Dragon Dronet, Mack Bates, Kyle Olson, Nell Minow, Debbie Reynolds, Rita Graham, James Colt Harrison, Diana Saenger, George Bettinger and Nancy Lombardo. Plus, the Top Ten episodes during the last twelve months will be revealed as well as the guest with the most listeners during the past eight years. And surprise guests might call in! It should be a fun -- and suspenseful -- party!    Film-related books to be given away in a random drawing at this Anniversary Celebration include: Hollywood or Bust by Susan Marg; Confessions of a Movie Addict by Betty Jo Tucker; and It Had To Be Us by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence.

George Bettinger, Nancy Lombardo and Steve Mendoza reveal their choices for greatest film comedians past and present in this Movie Addict Headquarters re-run episode. All three guests boast important experience as actors and comics. For example, Bettinger has won acclaim with his uncanny impressions; Lombardo appears frequently in "Saturday Night Live" skits; and Mendoza makes people laugh with his amusing take on life. Also, through the magic of imagination and technology, comedy greats W. C. Fields, Jimmy Durante, Mae West and Groucho Marx call in.   Will Charlie Chaplin, Madeline Kahn, Buster Keaton, Jack Black, Jim Carrey, Kristen Wiig, Will Ferrell, Steve Martin, Lucille Ball, Eddie Murphy, Peter Sellers, Jerry Lewis or any of your other favorites make it to the list of Top Film Comedians? Listen in and find out. Here’s more background info on our three special guests: George Bettinger, aka Mr. Show Biz, served as host of the entertaining Mom & Pop Shop Show on DreamStreamRadio. Nancy Lombardo is the hilarious host of What's the Buzz on BlogTalkRadio, and Steve Mendoza has appeared in several movies, performed stand-up comedy, and is an accomplished chef and radio host. This encore show is dedicated to the great George Bettinger, who passed away on August 3, 2018. He is missed by fans throughout the world. 

This holiday treat features showbiz stars George and Lizette Bettinger reading the Christmas sections of a romantic memoir now in the early stage of film adaptation. George and Lizette play "It Had To Be Us" co-authors Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, who remember two Christmases back in the 1990s. How does Christmas help bring these two together after being divorced and estranged for almost 20 years? Listen and find out! George is an actor, comedian, producer, writer and director. He's won acclaim for his uncanny impressions including such icons as Groucho Marx, George Burns and The Three Stooges. Lizette iis a versatile actress and soprano with Metropolitan Opera experience. These two talented entertainers have a passion for bringing back the Golden Age of Radio on their popular "Mom & Pop Shop Show" which airs on DreamStreamRadio.  It Had To Be Us won first place in the Hollywood Book Festival for its potential to be transferred to other mediums such as film and radio. Misha Zubarev has already completed the screenplay and plans to direct the movie version. The memoir also includes over 20 reviews of romantic films that are among Harry & Elizabeth's favorites.   

 Movie Addict HQ remembers the legendary Mickey Rooney with a celebration of his remarkable show biz career. Joining in this tribute are comedian George Bettinger, film historian James Colt Harrison and Classic Movie Guide founder Diana Saenger. Mickey passed away in 2014 at the age of 93. He leaves behind a legacy of versatile performances on film, stage and TV. He was the top box office star three years in a row (1939, 1940, 1941) and earned four Oscar nominations for supporting performances in Black Stallion, The Bold and the Brave, The Human Comedy and Babes in Arms. In 1938, Mickey won the Juvenile Actor Oscar, and in 1983  received an Honorary Oscar for over 50 years of outstanding performances.   Making his first film appearance at six years of age, Mickey began wowing audiences with his singing, dancing and ability to do roles in both comedy and drama. He achieved great success in the Andy Hardy films and as Judy Garland’s partner in a string of backyard musicals, including Babes in Arms, Babes on Broadway, Strike Up the Band and Girl Crazy.  Mickey also won acclaim as a burlesque comic in Broadway’s Sugar Babies and as the mentally challenged Bill on television. The Internet Data Base lists a whopping 337 acting credits for Mickey Rooney!    

Movie Addict Headquarters salutes the following funny ladies of film: Tina Fey, Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn, Debbie Reynolds and Gilda Radner. Comedian Nancy Lombardo, host of Comedy Concepts on BlogTalkRadio, plans to join in the festivities. This fun episode includes: testimonials for Tina Fey; Cloris Leachman’s comedy ambush; Debbie Reynold’s humorous comments about men; Madeline Kahn’s terrific interview by George Bettinger; Gilda Radner’s famous tap audition; and some amusing surprises! Nancy Lombardo appears frequently on “Saturday Night Live” and has released a very funny CD titled “Color Me Crazy.” She also performs her hilarious standup comedy act at numerous venues and is the host and creator of MOMEDY™, part of the International Mamapalooza Festival held every May in New York City.  She’s been featured as a writer and performer on radio, network and cable television, including Comedy Tonight, Nickelodeon and the Comedy Channel. No wonder Nancy was named a winner of the Toyota Comedy Festival’s "Laughter in Motion” Award and received a Cable Arts Insight Comedy Award!

Movie Addict HQ invites you to a Sixth Anniversary Party featuring clips of famous guests, favorite shows, a book giveaway and other goodies. Actor/author Morgan Lawrence has agreed to co-host, and among the popular guests to be spotlighted during this special celebration are Cloris Leachman, Rita Moreno, Barry Bostwick, Tippi Hedren, George Bettinger, Robert Osborne, Debbie Reynolds, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Babino, Lorna Luft, Mack Bates,Laura Clifford, Nancy Lombardo, Tanna Frederick,  Susan Granger, Nell Minow, A.J. Hakari, Misha Zubarev, Diana Saenger, James Colt Harrison, Richard Jack Smith, Steve Mendoza, Judy Joy Jones, and Fausta Rodriguez Wertz. Also, the Top Ten episodes during the last twelve months will be revealed as well as the guest with the most listeners during the past six years.  

Acclaimed entertainer/singer/songwriter Tony Babino talks about his remarkable show biz career, including his uncanny singing impression of Al Jolson. Tony’s music can be heard in such films as The Crew, The Ice Harvest and Capitalism: A Love Story. He has appeared on stage with stars like Michael J. Fox, Milton Berle and Patti LaBelle – and his off-Broadway debut in Rockstar earned rave reviews. Considered one of today’s power vocalists, Tony is committed to carrying on the tradition of legendary entertainers with a style and charm uniquely his own. This master entertainer has wowed audiences in venues like The Tropicana, The Sands, and Trump’s Taj Mahal. He also boasts additional credits in production shows, revues, commercials, radio, TV,  film, and the BIOSHOCK INFINITE video game. Adding to the fun, George Bettinger, aka Mr. Showbiz, has been invited to call in.

Who are the greatest film comedians of the past and present? Comedy experts George Bettinger, Nancy Lombardo and Steve Mendoza share their picks during this special episode. All three guests have important experience as actors and comics. For example, Bettinger has won acclaim with his uncanny impressions; Lombardo appears frequently in "Saturday Night Live" skits; and Mendoza makes people laugh with his amusing take on life. Through the magic of imagination, be prepared to hear from a few comedy greats themselves including W. C. Fields, Jimmy Durante, Mae West and Groucho Marx. Bettinger, Mr. Show Biz, hosts the popular Mom and Pop Shop Show on Hotmix106.com. Lombardo hosts the hilarious Comedy Concepts on BTR, and Mendoza is the funny host of The Steve Mendoza Show, also on BTR.  

Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff return from the beyond to discuss horror flicks in this surreal episode. George and Lizette Bettinger from the Mom and Pop Shop Radio Show join in the spooky fun, and horror expert  A.J. Hakari, the Mad Movie Man, introduces the show..

Movie Addict HQ revisits funny bits from past shows and begins the April book giveway drawing for copies of Confessions of a Movie Addict, host Betty Jo Tucker's amusing life story with everything but the movie stuff edited out. Plus Nancy Lombardo from Comedy Concepts drops by with her hilarious  impression of Madeline Kahn singing "I'm Tired" from Blazing Saddles.

George Bettinger is the Creator and host of "The Mom & Pop Shop" everyday (except Saturday) at 4:00 Pm EDT and 1:00 PM PDT on www.hotmix106.com "The Mom & Pop Hop" is an entertaining mixture of classic & rare hits and features zany comedy skits with his unusual character impersonations. He is an engaging personality and takes pleasure in sharing his vast knowledge about the golden age of show business.  In 1982 George created"Movie Magic." A series he wrote, produced and hosted. Movie Magic (later The George Bettinger Show) ran in New York City from 1982 - 1987. Soupy Sales said 'George made him think of himself when he was young.'  George also appeared on The Joe Franklin Show and The Uncle Floyd Show and in numerous commercials. "George Bettinger's Mom & Pop Variety Shop" CD available at www.georgebettinger.com

George Bettinger, is an actor, producer, writer, director and impressionist extraordinaire. Groucho Marx, George Burns and Jack Benny are three of George’s favorite impressions, so prepare for some funny business with these classic comedians during this episode. George was also one of the voices in “The Secret of Mulan” film and is a “Roast” expert. Just line up the participants and roastee, and George will take it from there! He’s currently busy teaching acting, creative writing and hosting live shows.