Podcasts about it had to be us

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.  

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. 

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. 

Movie Addict Headquarters presents a pre-Valentine’s Day show featuring film love songs and a book giveaway drawing. Plus, popular film critic A.J. Hakari, The Mad Movie Man, will be dropping by to talk about the new Blu-Ray release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Among singers performing love songs from various movies are: Linda Ronstadt, Lucie Arnaz, Tony Babino, Mickey Rooney, Debbie Reynolds, Judy Garland, Bryan Ferry and Rita Graham. The Kindle E-book to be given away is It Had To Be Us, an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film adaptation. Full Disclosure: This book was written by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, the pen names of host Betty Jo Tucker and her husband Larry. According to Nancy Lombardo, host of Comedy Concepts on BlogTalkRadio, It Had To Be Us makes a great gift for Valentine’s Day!

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. 

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | AUTHOR - Betty Jo Tucker serves as Editor, Lead Film Critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, is the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Movie Addict and Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick" and hosts a weekly radio show, "Movie Addict Headquarters," on BlogTalkRadio. Using the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, Betty Jo and her husband Larry co-wrote "It Had To Be Us," an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film adaptation. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Is there really such a thing as objective film criticism? Why aren't there more female movie reviewers? How do you collect information while you're watching a film? Do you take notes? If so, doesn't that affect your experience of the film? If not, how do you recollect factual details when you sit down to write your review? WEBSITE: BlogTalkRadio.com/MovieAddictHeadquarters

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | AUTHOR - Betty Jo Tucker serves as Editor, Lead Film Critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, writes film commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon, is the award-winning author of "Confessions of a Movie Addict and Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick" and hosts a weekly radio show, "Movie Addict Headquarters," on BlogTalkRadio. Using the pen names of Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence, Betty Jo and her husband Larry co-wrote "It Had To Be Us," an award-winning romantic memoir now in the early stages of film adaptation. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Is there really such a thing as objective film criticism? Why aren't there more female movie reviewers? How do you collect information while you're watching a film? Do you take notes? If so, doesn't that affect your experience of the film? If not, how do you recollect factual details when you sit down to write your review? WEBSITE: BlogTalkRadio.com/MovieAddictHeadquarters

Filmmaker Misha Zubarev and publisher Denise Cassino discuss It Had To Be Us and the movies reviewed in this award-winning romantic memoir, which is now in the early stages of movie development. A Valentine book-giveaway drawing will also be included. Among the films scheduled to be covered are: THE FOUNTAIN; MOULIN ROUGE; TRISTAN & ISOLDE; ORIGINAL SIN; UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN; RETURN TO ME; and MUSIC & LYRICS.  Misha, who created the Sizzle Reel for It Had To Be Us, has been involved  in various capacities on such movies and TV shows as: 18 and Out;Four Funny Families; The Wisdom Tree; Loneliness; Annapolis; Shooter; Synecdoche, New York; About Angels. Denise heads up Long Story Short Publishing, the company that published the extended Kindle version of It Had To Be Us. She’s also an avid movie fan with many other irons in the fire, including Wizardly Web Designs and Bestseller Services.      

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.   

Misha Zubarev returns to Movie Addict HQ for a discussion of his diverse filmmaking experience and to bring listeners up to date on the It Had To Be Us movie project. Denise Cassino, publisher of It Had To Be Us, joins in to introduce new readers to this award-winning romantic memoir by Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Film historian James Colt Harrison will co-host. Diana Saenger, founder of Classic Movie Guide, also plans to call in. Misha Zubarev has worked in various capacities on such films as Shooter, Loneliness, Annapolis, Four Funny Families and Synedoche, New York. His film 18 and Out was chosen to be included in NBC's The Screening Room. He also directed an award-winning TV series titled "The Wisdom Tree" and was highlighted in MovieMaker Magazine. After reading It Had To Be Us, Zubarev became interested in adapting it for the screen. He completed the screenplay last year and plans to direct the film. Denise Cassino heads up the Long Story Short Publishing Company and also offers impressive promotional services through her Wizardly Web Designs site. As the publisher of the Kindle version of It Had To Be Us, she organized a successful launch for the book four years ago, which led to a #1 ranking in an important Amazon category. She has now created an Anniversary Re-Launch, complete with the same bonus items from the original launch. James Colt Harrison, a founding member of the San Diego Film Critics Society, has written a history of Hollywood studios and contributed film commentary to Classic Movie Guide, Review Express, The La Jolla Village News, Rage Monthly, No Cover Music Magazine and San Diego Metro Weekly.. 

Spring is here, and love is in the air! Time to revisit one of our most popular episodes. This entertaining discussion features author Kimberly Potts and film critic Diana Saenger sharing their picks concerning the best and worst screen love stories. Kimberly is the author of Everything I Need To Know I Learned from a Chick Flick; Diana founded and edits Classic Movie Guide and Review Express. A free ebook of It Had To Be Us, the award-winning romantic memoir by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, will also be given away during the show. This book is now in the early stages of film adaptation. Kimberly and Diana join co-host Jazz Shaw, producer Nikki Starr and host Betty Jo Tucker in a fun conversation concerning the following topics: Top five love stories on film. Best/worst romantic screen couples. Favorite romantic scenes. The difference between a love story and a chick flick. The worst movie love stories.   Will your favorite movie love story make the cut? Listen in and find out!

This holiday treat features showbiz stars George and Lizette Bettinger reading the Christmas section of a romantic memoir now being adapted for the screen by filmmaker Misha Zubarev. They play It Had To Be Us authors Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence, who remember two Chritmases back in the 1990s. How does Christmas help bring these two together after being divorced for almost 20 years? Listen and find out! 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. Lizette is a versatile actress and soprano with Metropolitan Opera experience. 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 and radio. The memoir also includes over 20 reviews of romantic films that are among Harry & Elizabeth's favorites. Publisher Denise Cassino may call in with more information about this heartwarming romantic memoir.

Movie Addict HQ presents a special pre-Valentine’s Day episode focusing on romantic films mentioned in “It Had To Be Us,” an award-winning romantic memoir by Harry and Elizabeth Lawrence. Filmmaker Misha Zubarev, publisher Denise Cassino, Movie Mom Nell Minow and comedian Nancy Lombardo have been invited to join the discussion, and a book giveaway is also scheduled. Movies to be covered include such films as "Return to Me," "Original Sin," "Tristan and Isolde," "Music and Lyrics," and "Moulin Rouge!"

Great love stories on film are discussed by author Kimberly Potts and film critic Diana Saenger in this special Valentine'sDay rerun episode. Kimberly is the author of Everything I Need To Know I Learned from a Chick Flick  and Diana is the  founder/editor of Classic Movie Guide. A book giveaway drawing will also be held for copies of It Had To Be Us, an award-winning romantic memoir by Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence.    

FILM CRITIC | EDITOR | NOVELIST - This week our guest is Betty Jo Tucker. Betty Jo Tucker serves as editor/lead film critic for ReelTalk Movie Reviews, a website with over 3500 film reviews and more than 500 featured articles. She also writes movie commentary for the Colorado Senior Beacon and is the author of three film-related books: Confessions of a Movie Addict, Susan Sarandon: A True Maverick, and The Reel Deal: Writing about Movies as well as co-author of It Had To Be Us, an award-winning romantic memoir. Her radio show, “Movie Addict Headquarters,” can be heard via the Internet on BlogTalkRadio. We will be discussing the best and not-so-good movies of 2011. We hear stories from Betty about some of the stars that she has interviewed like Angelina Jolie, Pierce Brosnan and more. BETTY JO TUCKER WEBSITE: bettyjotucker.com

Betty Jo Tucker serves as the editor/lead film critic for the ReelTalk Movie Reviews website and hosts a weekly radio show, "Movie Addict Headquarters," on BlogTalkradio. She teaches an online class, “The Reel Deal: Writing about Movies,” for the LSS School of Writing and is the author of CONFESSIONS OF A MOVIE ADDICT, an amusing memoir about her life at the movies, and SUSAN SARANDON: A TRUE MAVERICK, an analysis of Sarandon's remarkable film career. Her film reviews also appear in the Colorado Senior Beacon and the Heal Yourself Talk Radio Magazine. Betty Jo and her husband co-wrote IT HAD TO BE US, an award-winning romantic memoir, under the pseudonyms of Harry & Elizabeth Lawrence. For more information, please go to www.BettyJoTucker.com