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Episode Summary:  Dance legend Anita Mann shares her remarkable journey, offering insights from her extensive career as a dancer, choreographer, and producer. Menina Fortunato introduces Anita, honoring her as a trailblazer who has received five Emmy nominations, with an impressive array of credits, including Solid Gold, the Muppets, and the Academy Awards. Anita's career took off when Elvis Presley, impressed with her work, asked her to assist on his projects. Working with icons like Elvis and Jack Baker provided invaluable experience in choreography and the technical aspects of filmmaking, setting the foundation for her success. Throughout her career, Anita built opportunities, from creating her own company divisions for cruise ships and casinos to producing television and arena shows. Her work ethic, dedication to learning, and passion for dance propelled her forward, and she actively supports other dancers in their pursuits. In advice to aspiring dancers, Anita stresses preparation, respect, and persistence in auditions, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with integrity. During a Q&A with mentees, she discusses leveraging social media, her favorite roles, and the transition from performer to business owner. Anita concludes with a message of gratitude and resilience, emphasizing health and ongoing dedication to dance. She expresses her excitement for the future, including the launch of a new dance hall of fame, inspiring dancers to persevere and keep reaching for their dreams. Show Notes: (0:03) Introduction and Background of Anita Mann (3:10) Early Years and First Dance Experiences (1:09:27) Audition for NAACP Special and First Professional Job (1:29:57) Working with Elvis Presley and Early Choreography Career (1:30:12) Building a Career and Creating Opportunities (1:32:37) Advice for Aspiring Dancers (1:33:36) Q&A Session with Mentees (1:37:36) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Biography: Anita Mann has been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as one of America's top five contemporary choreographers. She is the recipient of five Emmy Nominations, one Emmy Award and accolades from every corner of the industry. Her choreography credits include 5 seasons on the 1980s dance television show, “Solid Gold” (earning her two Emmy nominations), "The Muppets Go Hollywood" (her first Emmy nomination), "The Cher Show", "The Jacksons", "The Academy Awards", "The Golden Globe Awards", "Academy of Country Music Awards", "The Miss America Pageant" (earning her first Emmy Award), "The People's Choice Awards", "The Grammy Hall of Fame", "The Emmy's", "The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" (earning her another Emmy nomination), "The Great Muppet Caper", "Dick Clark's American Bandstand Live", "Sesame Street Live", "The Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Tour", "Snoopy's World of Magic", "Arthur Live Tour" as well as countless other live, film and television shows including the award-winning show FANTASY, one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas now celebrating 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip! Mann was the Coordinating Producer for the WE Channel TV series, “Dirty Dancing”. She is the Producer of the pre-school animated musical webisode series, “itty bitty HeartBeats” as well as the President of the Dance Hall of Fame. Anita Mann has danced with and choreographed for Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Cher, The Muppets, Wayne Brady, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert and countless other stars while maintaining a four-decade relationship with all the major networks. Connect on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DWwNF5XRe/

The meanderings begin with talk about Labor Day weekend. Memories of going back to school and watching the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. Mayor Jim admits he and his college buddies used to call late in the night and pledge to the cause. He also admitted they never followed through with the pledges. (Shame, Mayor. SHAME). Packer talk, Caitlin Clark, Roger Goodell, and yes, there is talk of linens. We also find out that Jim doesn't dye his hair. (cough cough). Rats, bats and Michael Jackson are also part of the conversation. Maino and the Mayor is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 6-9 am on WGBW in Green Bay and on WISS in Appleton/Oshkosh. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook and X to keep up with Maino and the Mayor!

Country music singer and activist for Alzheimer's, Debby Campbell was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1956 to Diane Kirk and Glen Travis Campbell. She is the eldest of 8 children and the daughter of the most famous “Rhinestone Cowboy” Glen Campbell. Debby loved singing from an early age and spent many summers with her dad on tour, and in the television studios with his Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour television show.Debby graduated high school in England living with her mom and step-dad Jack, while her step-dad was in the Air Force. Her dad, Glen became a world sensation and would perform in England and send for Debby so she could spend time with him.In her early 20's, Debby married and became a mother of 3, two boys and a girl. She lived in Italy, and the US during this time and currently loves being a grandmother to 6 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.In the mid 80's Debby became a flight attendant and remains flying internationally as well as domestically.In 1987 Debby became part of her dad's shows on tour as a featured singer, along with her full-time job as a flight attendant. She toured and travelled with the Glen Campbell show for 24 years, including travels to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Bermuda, and so many more. Many of the Glen Campbell fans became loyal fans & friends of Debby's and she has remained friends with them today.Her appreciation for Country music landed her with her own show in Branson, Missouri at the Roy Clark Theatre in the early 90s. She continued her career as a featured singer at the Grand Palace with her dad and then on to her Dad's Theatre –The Glen Campbell Goodtime Theatre and ending with a residency at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre.Debby's bragging rights include hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, performances at the Grand Ole Opry, opening for greats and Grammy Award artists such as Charlie Daniels, Jerry Reed, Eddie Rabbit, Colin Raye, and performing the National Anthem for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. She is the author of her recently released book titled “Life with My Father Glen Campbell”. She has also been credited with recording duets with her dad on “United We Stand”, “Let It Be Me”, and “Little Green Apples” and on multiple recordings of Glen's “Live with South Dakota Symphony” on CD and DVD. As Glen recorded some of his final music, Debby was instrumental on background vocals.Debby is active with the Alzheimer's cause and finds time for her first priority, family and friends. She golfs, enjoys bowling, travels and of course, sings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 72 and Wendi and Dfernando's guest interview is legendary multi-award winning singer, dancer, actress, choreographer, and film director Toni Basil.Toni Basil is a multiple Emmy Award winner and Grammy Award nominee and has choreography and directorial credits on over 50 videos and has choreographed and co-directed concerts for Tina Turner, David Bowie, Bette Midler, David Lee Roth, Mick Jagger as well as many others.  She has also collaborated with Elvis Presley, Talking Heads, to The Muppets. In 2008 Toni received Hip Hop International's highest award "Living Legend of Hip Hop." Former recipients include Don “Campbellock” Campbell, Boogaloo Sam, MC Hammer, DJ Kool Herc, and Grandmaster Caz.Toni is co-founder and one of the 7 original members of the 1970s legendary The Lockers, which now is considered "the group that changed the face of dance." She is recognized as a seminal influence in bringing street dance to the attention of the American public. She is currently writing a book on the history of American Street Dance.Toni was presented with an Emmy Award for a commercial featuring MC Hammer. She has worked on an incredible range of television programming, from TV Land's SALUTE TO SOUL TRAIN, NAACP IMAGE AWARDS, NBC TV's SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, SESAME STREET, and countless music awards shows.Toni's most notable feature film credits include choreography for such classics as George Lucas' AMERICAN GRAFFITI, PEGGY SUE GOT MARRIED, MY BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING, to LEGALLY BLONDE. Her subtle choreographic hand was visible throughout Tom Hanks' directorial debut THAT THING YOU DO!, and more recently in Quentin Tarantino's 2019 film, ONCE UPON TIME… IN HOLLYWOOD, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margo Robbie.Toni received a double platinum record for her multi-million-selling global smash hit single “Mickey” and a Gold Album for 1981's WORD OF MOUTH album, which also led to Gold Albums in the UK, Canada and Australia. She received a Grammy Award nomination for her WORD OF MOUTH long-form video album, which she conceptualized, produced, choreographed, and directed.Billboard Magazine's #1 Song for the Month of December 1982, “Mickey” was installed in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as one of the ground-breaking singles of the 1980s. The “Mickey” music video was shown at the Museum of Modern Art in 1992, which earned Toni a place as an American Video Artist in the coveted Museum of Modern Art's calendar.She starred, co-directed, and choreographed two self-titled BBC-television specials, which were re-aired in record time due to unprecedented audience response, and are credited as launching “Mickey” as a hit single in the U.K. charts and, ultimately, worldwide after appearing in a wide variety of television shows.Toni has acted in numerous legendary films including EASY RIDER and FIVE EASY PIECES, and has appeared as a dancer in countless films in the 1960s from PAJAMA PARTY to Bob Fosse's SWEET CHARITY. Toni has also directed short art films: GAME OF THE WEEK, A DANCE FILM, OUR TRIP, and THE PING PONG MATCH. Pre-dating music videos, these avant-garde pieces found a new audience and were exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum of Art and New York's Grey Art Gallery.  The L.A. Times noted that filmmaker Toni Basil's deft editing transformed an ordinary ping pong match between Gray and Stockwell (both noted American actors) into an energetic dance routine.As a classically trained dancer, Toni continues to dance and attend Locking, Hip Hop, and African dance classes by day, and underground dance clubs at night. She has immersed herself in the Latin music and dance scene, and has guest performed singing, dancing and playing percussion with the top Los Angeles based salsa bands.She adds to her list of expertise in world dance and partnering Afro/Cuban, Tango, Flamenco, Salsa, East Coast and West Coast Swing.Continuing in the family tradition (her father: an orchestra leader, and mother: a vaudevillian), she has excelled in every entertainment medium: stage, music, commercials, television, film and video. Her unique form of artistic mastery is at the heart of all of her work. She remains a true pioneer in the dance world, a visionary, and a genuine American treasure.From judging street dance events internationally to being a trending viral video, Toni has always being on the cutting edge of pop culture, and shows no sign of stopping.Want to know more? Just do a Google search for Toni Basil and choose from over 69,000 references.Also on Episode 72, Wendi and Dfernando go into the new RENO 911! film THE HUNT FOR QANON (now streaming on Paramount Plus), 2 of Dfernando's new works: the cover editorial for CLIENT U.S. Magazine and his editorial in YEARBOOK FANZINE Magazine (both now on newstands and on digital download), and Wendi addresses a recent situation over at THE GOLDBERGS, and gives out a few shoutouts to some fans who recently rated and reviewed the podcast.  Watch Wendi and Dfernando and their TEAM GENERATION RIPE: Greg Covey, Shelley McLendon and Ponciana Badia on Season 7 Episode 2 of CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD - now on ABC OnDemand and Hulu and on the GENERATION RIPE website.  Follow us on our Instagram:Wendi McLendon-CoveyDfernando ZarembaGENERATION RIPE... and our guest Toni Basil, her Twitter, her Facebook page, and her YouTube Channel.  Remember to subscribe to GENERATION RIPEAnd rate & leave us a review by clicking HERE!Visit Dfernando Zaremba's website: dfernandozaremba.com

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Debby Campbell, Daughter of Music Legend Glen CampbellAbout Harvey's guest:Country music singer and activist for Alzheimer's, Debby Campbell was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1956 to Diane Kirk and Glen Travis Campbell. She is the eldest of 8 children and the daughter of the most famous “Rhinestone Cowboy” Glen Campbell. Debby loved singing from an early age and spent many summers with her dad on tour, and in the television studios with his Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour television show.Debby graduated high school in England living with her mom and step-dad Jack, while her step-dad was in the Air Force. Her dad, Glen became a world sensation, and would perform in England and send for Debby so she could spend time with him.In her early 20's, Debby married and became a mother of 3, two boys and a girl. She lived in Italy, and the US during this time and currently loves being a grandmother to 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grand child.In the mid 80's Debby became a flight attendant and today, remains flying international as well as domestic.In 1987 Debby became part of her dads show on tour as a featured singer, along with her full time job as a flight attendant. She toured and traveled with the Glen Campbell show for 24 years, which included travels to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania and Bermuda and so many more. Many of the Glen Campbell fans became loyal fans & friends of Debby's and she has remained friends with them today.Her appreciation for Country music landed her with her own show in Branson, Missouri at the Roy Clark Theatre in the early 90's. She continued her career as a featured singer at the Grand Palace with her dad and then on to her Dad's Theatre –The Glen Campbell Goodtime Theatre and ending with a residency at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre.Debby's bragging rights include hosting the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, performances at the Grand Ole Opry, opened for greats and Grammy Award artist such as Charlie Daniels, Jerry Reed, Eddie Rabbit, Colin Raye, and performing the National Anthem for the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. She is an author of her recently released book titled “Life with My Father Glen Campbell”. She has also been credited with recording duets with her dad on “United We Stand”, “Let It Be Me”, and “Little Green Apples” and on multiple recording of Glen's “Live with South Dakota Symphony” on CD and DVD. As Glen recorded some of his final music, Debby was instrumental on background vocals.Debby's latest project is the release of her new music in dedication to her Dad's memory with the release scheduled in April 2018.Debby is active with the Alzheimer's cause and finds time for her first priority, family and friends. She golfs, enjoys bowling, travel and of course singing.For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/https://www.debbycampbellmusic.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lifewithmyfatherglencampbell https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClB-8rPbKLmu7HnVcQnteUg#DebbyCampbell  #lifewithmyfatherglencampbell  #harveybrownstoneinterviews

NICOLAS KING has been performing since he was 4 years old. Having been in 3 Broadway productions before the age of 12 is no small feat. Aside from appearing opposite Tom Selleck in “A Thousand Clowns", and Carol Burnett's "Hollywood Arms" directed by Hal Prince, he was Broadway's longest running Chip in Disney's “Beauty and The Beast”. King has also appeared in dozens of national TV commercials, including his award winning 'Oscar Mayer Lunchables' commercial. King has appeared on many TV talk shows such as "The View", "The Today Show", "Sally Jesse Raphael", "Liza & David", and twice on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno (including Leno's final week as host in 2014). His latest album, "Act One - Celebrating 25 Years of Recordings", was released in 2021 with Club 44 Records and features collaborations with Jane Monheit, Norm Lewis, hit-maker Charles Calello, and longtime musical director Mike Renzi. He performed on the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon for 8 consecutive years live in Las Vegas, originated the voice of "Oscar" on Discovery Kids' "Kenny The Shark" and is the recipient of the 1995 and 1996 Talent America Award, 2010 Julie Wilson Award, 2015 AMG Award for Artist of the Year, the 2012 Bistro Award for 'Outstanding Performer of the Year', and the 2019 Legends Award for his contribution to the preservation of the Great American Songbook. Aside from performing alongside artists as Tony Danza, Andrea McArdle, Jack Jones, Lainie Kazan, Donna McKechnie, Faith Prince, Billy Paul, Jennifer Holliday, Debby Boone, and Linda Lavin, he has also performed alongside his mentor, the legendary Liza Minnelli, since he was 11 years old as her opening act from 2002-2012, touring all over the country. King has performed on many iconic stages including concerts and appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Birdland, 54 Below, Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and aboard Silversea and Crystal Cruises.

Nicolas King has been performing since age 4. He was seen first on Broadway in ‘Beauty & The Beast’, then in ‘A Thousand Clowns’ opposite Tom Selleck, and ‘Hollywood Arms’ directed by Hal Prince, all before age 12. Other credits include 8 consecutive annual performances on The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, ‘The View’, ‘Today’ show, ‘Liza & David’, ‘Sally Jesse Raphael’ and twice on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno. Nicolas went on the road with his mentor Liza Minnelli to perform as her opening act from 2002-2012. The Mabel Mercer Foundation awarded Nicolas their coveted ‘Julie Wilson Award’ at the 2010 Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center. He’s the recipient of the 1995 Talent America Award, 2012 BISTRO Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year, 2015 AMG Heritage Award for Artist of the Year, the winner of the 2019 Legends Award, as well as receiving a Grammy consideration for his latest album, “On Another Note” with jazz great Mike Renzi. Listen to Nicolas King at: http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/NicolasKing http://www.thenicolasking.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JET34rOsB6M https://youtu.be/lYyvqHgAD0g https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-xvqdBm7Yg https://www.facebook.com/officialnicolasking/ https://www.broadwayworld.com/people/Nicolas-King/

Australian recording artist Luke Kennedy shot to international attention in 2013 as Ricky Martin's grand finalist on season two of television phenomenon The Voice Australia.As series runner-up, Luke was the first artist to secure a #1 single on the iTunes charts for his stirring rendition of Time To Say Goodbye, with an additional six live performance tracks hitting the iTunes Top Ten throughout the series. Luke was also the first artist to have a Top Ten hit in the ARIA charts.Prior to his star turn on The Voice Australia, Luke had extensive international touring experience with Australia's most successful classical crossover group The TEN Tenors, including performances in Spain, Switzerland, Mexico, Peru, Norway, Germany, Russia, South Korea, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, France, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovenia and Australia. His numerous television appearances with the TEN include the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, broadcast to an audience of 32 million viewers, the Emirates World Cup, and Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight.Luke is also an accomplished music theatre performer, with iconic performances in Les Misérables, Chicago, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, The Last 5 Years, Songs for a New World and Grease. He has also headlined six productions across Australia of Jesus Christ Superstar as the title role, most recently at AIS Arena in Canberra in 2015.Following his success on The Voice Australia, Luke performed with Ricky Martin as a special guest on his 2013 Australian tour and also completed a solo tour to promote his debut album with Universal Music, ‘A Time For Us', which debuted at #6 on the ARIA charts. He has performed the national anthem for the opening of the 2013 Ashes Test Series and 2015 Australia Day ODI, and performed his Christmas single O Holy Night live for Vision Australia's Carols by Candlelight on Nine Network.Luke is also a TV Presenter on Channel 7 Queensland's popular weekly travel and variety show The Great South East. The Great South East has become Queensland institution and is approaching its 1000th show.Luke has recently performed around the country in stage shows Swing on This and Painted From Memory, both of which scored seasons at Adelaide Cabaret Festival, and has continued as a vocalist for original cabaret Rumour Has It for the little red company.Luke's latest release, ‘Skin & Scars – EP', was released in August 2015. You can order ‘Skin & Scars – EP' on iTunes by clicking here, or enquire about a physical copy by emailing adam@thelittleredcompany.com.https://wynnumfringe.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Wynnum-Fringe-110921904074925https://www.instagram.com/WynnumFringeBrisbane is getting a fringe festival! Adelaide has the world's second largest fringe; Perth has the third. It is time for the Sunshine State to have its own and Wynnum Fringe will be its home!Podcast recorded and produced by TNC podcasting. Find out more at www.tncpodcasting.com

On this episode we discuss the new version of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, hosted by Kevin Hart.  This re-imagination of the great television cause to raise money for MDA, will be hosted by the comedian and his charity.  The 2 hour tv special will be called The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon, and airs […]

Dulé Hill has done it all. The West Wing! Psych! Ballers! She’s All That! His most recent acting challenge is playing Nat King Cole in “Lights Out”, a play co-written by Talk Easy alum Colman Domingo. (The wonderful production can be seen at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, from now through March 17th.) In conversation, we talk tap-dancing for Jerry Lewis’ MDA Telethon as a child, making a career in acclaimed television, and how God has shaped the man he is today.

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Interview with return guest, Illusionist Michael Grandinetti. Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician. With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with Oscar-winning composers and symphony orchestras, for NFL halftime shows and major sporting events, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. He has had starring roles on NBC's “The World's Most Dangerous Magic II”, The CW's “Masters of Illusion”, and Pop TV's “Don't Blink”, and has been featured on the Emmy-nominated FOX series “Bones”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Access Hollywood”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, “NBA on TNT”, “New York Today”, “FOX & Friends”, “Crook & Chase”, and “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”. Also music from the following Music Xray artists. 1. How does that make you feel by Don Carnevale2.Ride by Papasatch3.Love you more by Craymo4. Journey of the heart by psammarco5. If you love by My Dad and I6. Above the clouds by Sarantos7. Retune from the Abyss by Merry Citoli8. Ruthless by ALKE

Interview with return guest, Illusionist Michael Grandinetti. Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician. With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with Oscar-winning composers and symphony orchestras, for NFL halftime shows and major sporting events, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. He has had starring roles on NBC's “The World's Most Dangerous Magic II”, The CW's “Masters of Illusion”, and Pop TV's “Don't Blink”, and has been featured on the Emmy-nominated FOX series “Bones”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Access Hollywood”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, “NBA on TNT”, “New York Today”, “FOX & Friends”, “Crook & Chase”, and “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”. Also music from the following Music Xray artists. 1. How does that make you feel by Don Carnevale2.Ride by Papasatch3.Love you more by Craymo4. Journey of the heart by psammarco5. If you love by My Dad and I6. Above the clouds by Sarantos7. Retune from the Abyss by Merry Citoli8. Ruthless by ALKE

Named by Entertainment Weekly as “a great magician who can truly communicate with a TV audience” and Hidden Remote as a “fan favorite…with charisma and an easy rapport with an audience”, Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician.With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with Oscar-winning composers and symphony orchestras, for NFL and NBA halftime shows and major sporting events, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has been driven to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal.  He has had starring roles on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II”, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, and Pop TV’s “Don’t Blink”, and his magic has been featured on the Emmy-nominated FOX series “Bones”, “The Today Show”, the “Hollywood Christmas Parade”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Access Hollywood”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, “NBA on TNT”, “FOX & Friends”, and “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”.  Michael has also appeared as a guest on radio shows across the country and in media including Parade Magazine, Starpulse, The Huffington Post, MAGIC Magazine, Young Hollywood, Pittsburgh Magazine, The Beverly Hills Times Magazine, Tucson Living, DC Life Magazine, and The Marilu Henner Show.  Michael was recently featured on CNBC’s “Make It”, a series about people who have achieved success in challenging industries, as well as the cover of TV Times magazine.    

The Vegas Vampire was a vampire of late night Shock Theater and Vegas Vampire shows at KHBV/KVVU, Channel 5, in Henderson, Nevada, and broadcast to the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area from the late 1960s through the 1970s. The Vegas Vampire's show featured grade-“B” horror films, monster films, and science fiction films. The show was aired on Friday nights at 11 p.m Parker's Vegas Vampire was a popular local celebrity. He traveled the streets of Las Vegas and Henderson in a trademark Hearse, and appeared at many local business openings. For many years he hosted the local segments of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, and participated in local shows and charity events like the St. Jude's "Nite of Stars" show, and the Clark County Talent Guild's "Stars of Tomorrow" show. So popular was the character that at one point Parker was appointed director of publicity and public relations for TV-5.  One Halloween in the 1990s the Vegas Vampire was invited to return to Vegas' Circus Circus to turn the Grand Slam Canyon (later Adventuredome) ride complex into the Dome of Doom

Illusion Without Limits with magician, Michael Grandinetti Michael Grandinetti is not your ordinary magician. With performances on national and international television, in stadiums, arenas, casinos, and theaters around the country, with symphony orchestras, for NFL halftime shows and major sporting events, for Fortune 500 companies, and even at The White House, Michael has made a name for himself around the world as an extremely talented and innovative illusionist. Over the past 20 years, Michael has been driven to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal. He has been featured on NBC's “The World's Most Dangerous Magic II” television special, The CW's “Masters of Illusion” series, and Pop TV's “Don't Blink” series, as well as “CBS Sports”, “Access Hollywood”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “SportsCenter”, “Pardon The Interruption”, “NBA on TNT”, “New York Today”, and “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”. He has also appeared as a guest on national radio shows and in media including Parade Magazine, Starpulse, MAGIC Magazine and TV Media Insights. Michael was recently featured on the cover of TV Times magazine, released nationally in newspapers across the U.S. In addition, Entertainment Weekly named Michael as one of the magicians they would like to see with their own television series, calling him “a great magician who can truly communicate with a TV audience”. For more information visit: http://www.michaelgrandinetti.com/ Watch video highlights at: https://youtu.be/1JHlgeulfA4

Over the past 20 years, Michael has been driven to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal.  He has been featured on NBC’s “The World’s Most Dangerous Magic II” television special, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion” series, and Pop TV’s “Don’t Blink” series, as well as “CBS Sports”, “Entertainment Tonight”, ESPN’s “SportsCenter” and “Pardon The Interruption”, “NBA on TNT”, ”New York Today”, “FOX & Friends”, “The Bold and the Beautiful”, “Crook & Chase”, and “The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon”.  He has also appeared as a guest on national radio shows and in media including Parade Magazine, Starpulse, MAGIC Magazine, TV Media Insights, Young Hollywood, Pittsburgh Magazine, Tucson Living, and The Marilu Henner Show.  In addition, Entertainment Weekly named Michael as one of the magicians they would like to see with their own television series, calling him “a great magician who can truly communicate with a TV audience”.

**Not a live show** The Vegas Vampire was a vampire of late night Shock Theater and Vegas Vampire shows at KHBV/KVVU, Channel 5, in Henderson, Nevada, and broadcast to the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area from the late 1960s through the 1970s. The Vegas Vampire's show featured grade-“B” horror films, monster films, and science fiction films. The show was aired on Friday nights at 11 p.m Parker's Vegas Vampire was a popular local celebrity. He traveled the streets of Las Vegas and Henderson in a trademark Hearse, and appeared at many local business openings. For many years he hosted the local segments of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, and participated in local shows and charity events like the St. Jude's "Nite of Stars" show, and the Clark County Talent Guild's "Stars of Tomorrow" show. So popular was the character that at one point Parker was appointed director of publicity and public relations for TV-5.  One Halloween in the 1990s the Vegas Vampire was invited to return to Vegas' Circus Circus to turn the Grand Slam Canyon (later Adventuredome) ride complex into the Dome of Doom.

The Vegas Vampire was a vampire of late night Shock Theater and Vegas Vampire shows at KHBV/KVVU, Channel 5, in Henderson, Nevada, and broadcast to the greater Las Vegas, Nevada area from the late 1960s through the 1970s. The Vegas Vampire's show featured grade-“B” horror films, monster films, and science fiction films. The show was aired on Friday nights at 11 p.m Parker's Vegas Vampire was a popular local celebrity. He traveled the streets of Las Vegas and Henderson in a trademark Hearse, and appeared at many local business openings. For many years he hosted the local segments of the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, and participated in local shows and charity events like the St. Jude's "Nite of Stars" show, and the Clark County Talent Guild's "Stars of Tomorrow" show. So popular was the character that at one point Parker was appointed director of publicity and public relations for TV-5.  One Halloween in the 1990s the Vegas Vampire was invited to return to Vegas' Circus Circus to turn the Grand Slam Canyon (later Adventuredome) ride complex into the Dome of Doom.

Please join us for a special one hour live interview with Michael Grandinetti. With performances on national and international television, in stadiums and theaters around the country, for Fortune 500 companies, and at The White House, audiences around the world have hailed Michael Grandinetti as an extremely talented entertainer with a unique style, a compelling creative vision, and an engaging personality.  Over the past 20 years, Michael has strived to make magic contemporary and to give it a wide, mainstream appeal.  He has been featured on NBC's “The World's Most Dangerous Magic II”, “Entertainment Tonight”, “New York Today", "FOX & Friends", “The Bold and the Beautiful”, "Crook & Chase", and "The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon", two years in a row.  Michael has also appeared on radio stations across the country, including several nationally syndicated broadcasts.   In addition, Michael has created and developed custom presentations for Fortune 500 companies and major corporations including Mazda, Hewlett Packard, Grainger, Ernst & Young, The American Marketing Association, Harley-Davidson, Benjamin Moore Paints, and Bayer and has designed original illusions for national and international film, television, and stage productions.