Podcast appearances and mentions of Merv Griffin

King of Daytime, Merv Griffin, was one of the most successful and wealthiest Hollywood moguls in history, but behind the fame, and surrounded by friends, he was kind, generous, and lonely.

Send us a textIn our story, “The Corpse on the Third Slab,” by Otis Aldelbert Kline, a lone policeman on night guard at the morgue has an unexpected conversation. Do morticians and coroners have ghostly encounters? It seems logical that they would, and (no surprise) they do on a regular basis. Have we got some stories for you!MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Sad Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Merv Griffin: "Jeopardy Theme Song"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

The exuberantly effervescent Jo Anne Worley, queen of the quip and paradigm of the pizzazz, turns our studio into a cabaret club this week, dazzling and delighting with stories of show biz daring do… her fearless stage style, her bold reach for brilliance, behind the scenes lore from the set of Laugh-In and a fabulous flurry of anecdotes and memories from an unrivaled career.The girl from Lowell, Indiana knew she was destined for the business when she distracted the most vicious teacher in her two-room schoolhouse with a hilarious crack that saved the hide of another student.After high school she hit the ground and then the train running out of her tiny town towards the Pickwick Players and a life in theater, where she literally ate the scenery, salting and snacking on a tomato during a key court scene in The Mikado.  Jo Anne built an all singing and dancing nightclub act because, at the time, women did not talk on stage. Her comic gifts so impressed Merv Griffin's wife, it lead to her frequent appearances with Merv on his show and a chance to audition for George Schlatter, creator of Laugh-In.Her iconic role on that revolutionary sketch show earned her a permanent spot in pop culture and entertainment history and she shares with us some deep insider info: How John Wayne gallantly lifted her down from the joke wall and that time a mime, Marcel Marceau, perfectly impersonated this vocally resonant performer without a sound.No one makes an entrance, or unleashes a song parody or lights into a Bob Hope story like Jo Anne Worley! So strap in for hilarity. What did Jo Anne say to Jerry Lewis to earn her spot in his comedy workshop? What's it like to share a fence with Jonathon Winters? And we've got a rollicking round of IMDB Roulette that serves as a masterclass in the glory days of entertainment. In recommendations--Weezy: Tetris, Apple TV+ Movie and The Tetris Murders doc Series on Max Fritz: Hulu Sitcom, Mid-Century Modern Path Points of Interest:Jo Anne Worley on WikiJo Anne Worley on IMDBActors and Others for AnimalsActors and Others for Animals Ebay ItemsBilly Barnes Bash at Catalina Jazz Club on April 27thRuta Lee's Birthday on May 30thTetris (The Movie)The Tetris Murders MId Century Modern on HuluMedia Path Podcast

In this second and final installment of the life of Eva Gabor, we follow her through more marital misadventures, business acumen, affairs, and the possibility of marriage to Merv Griffin. Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's 2025, but the Lickers are still snackin' on the sonic deliciousness that was brought to the table in the year of Our Lord 2024. Pull up a chair, slap on a bib, and join Jay, Deon, and Don for an intimate dinner party fit for rock & roll royalty. Sonic contributors to the forty-second episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio podcast include: Brothers Johnson, M.M. Knapps, James Todd Smith, The Last Poets, an uncleared sample from the west coast gangster rap label that shall not be named, Parliament Funkadelic, The Honey Drippers, Harry Shearer, Howard Shore, Memphis Horns, Eric B. & Rakim, Young-Holt Unlimited, Kool & the Gang, Ronny Bell, Ethan Klein, Hasan Piker, Jaime Grace, Xmal Deutschland, Anja Huwe, JW Francis, Dehd, Dream Eagles, Heavy Dreams, Pernice Brothers, Jack Black, Scud Mountain Boys, Chappaquiddick Skyline, Joe Pernice, Kim Gordon, The Pixies, Kim Deal, The Breeders, Jessica Pratt, Tanukichan, Smiling Friends, Koji Kondo, Shallac, Stephen Malkmus, Matt Sweeny, Jim White, Emmett Kelly, The Hard Quartet, Rolling Stones, the Rapture, Merv Griffin, fcukers, Beck, Them, Cindy Lee, Women, Shadow Show, Fab 5 Freddy, Nonjuror, and The Clockers.   2024 Leftovers mixtape: [SIDE 1] (1) Anja Huwe - O Wald (2) Shellac - WSOD (3) Dehd - Dg Days (4) Pernice Brothers - Hey, Guitar (5) Kim Dal - Big Ben Beat (6) Jessica Pratt - Life Is [SIDE 2] (1) JW Francis - Coming up for Air (2) Shadow Show - Mystic Spiral (3) fcukers - Homie Don't Shake (4) The Hard Quartet - Rio's Song (5) Cindy Lee - All I Want is You (6) Tanukichan - Low Resist the bad shit. Rock good music. Invite you friends over for drinks (Blue Chair Bay?) and shop at you local record shop (our favorite is Electric Kitsch).

The life of actress Evelyn Keyes. She spent decades searching for love and happiness, and it turned out to be much closer than she ever imagined. Listen to her story now! Image Source: IMDB Episode Sources: Scarlett O'Hara's Younger Sister by Evelyn Keyes; an interview of Evelyn Keyes with Tom Snyder on the Late Late Show from June 22, 1998; an interview with Merv Griffin from 1977; a television interview from October of 1978; a New York Times article from February 18, 1973; IMDB.

Broadway Drumming 101 is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In this episode, we're honored to feature Ed Shea, a distinguished musician whose career spans from the Philadelphia soul scene to the stages of Broadway.Highlights from the Episode:* Early Musical Influences: Ed shares his initial fascination with music, sparked by the lively bands performing at his grandfather's bar in Wildwood, New Jersey.* Educational Journey: Attending North Catholic High School in Philadelphia, Ed was mentored by esteemed band director Tony Marchione, leading to his first theatrical experience with Do Re Mi.* Mentorship and Development: The impact of Nick D'Amico, a leading Philadelphia show drummer, in honing Ed's drumming skills and professional approach.* Philadelphia Sound Era: Insights into recording at Sigma Sound Studios with legends like Gamble and Huff, contributing to the iconic “Philadelphia Sound” alongside artists such as the O'Jays and Teddy Pendergrass.* Atlantic City Performances: Experiences from the peak of Atlantic City's entertainment scene, including performances with luminaries like Sammy Davis Jr. and Tony Bennett.* Broadway Transition: Ed's move to New York City in the early '90s, marking his Broadway debut and solidifying his reputation through tours like The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber.* Sustaining Performance Excellence: Strategies for maintaining enthusiasm and precision in performances, and the camaraderie among Broadway musicians.* Guidance for Aspiring Musicians: Practical advice on preparation, subbing, networking, and succeeding in the competitive Broadway environment.* Adapting to Technological Advances: Navigating the integration of drum machines and evolving demands of contemporary drum compositions.Memorable Anecdotes:* Performing for Frank Sinatra at the Latin Casino at 25 and managing on-stage challenges.* Bringing personal timpani to a Sigma Sound session, receiving support from producer Thom Bell.* Mentoring emerging Broadway drummers, including Joe Nero, Taylor Simpson and Dan Berkery.Ed reflects on his dynamic career, the music industry's evolution, and the privilege of being part of Broadway's vibrant community. He encourages perseverance, adaptability, and embracing the challenges of a musical career in New York City.About Ed SheaEd Shea is a seasoned percussionist and drummer whose career began in the rich musical landscape of Philadelphia. A member of the American Federation of Musicians across multiple cities, including New York and Philadelphia, Ed has showcased his versatility across various platforms.Broadway Contributions:* Dream (1996)* Peter Pan (1999–2000)* Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me (2006)* Newsies The Musical (2012–2014)* Holiday Inn, The New Irving Berlin Musical (2016–2017)He has also substituted in productions such as Cats, Phantom of the Opera, Grease, and Les Misérables.Touring Experience:* A Chorus Line (National Company, 1977; Japan Tour, 1986)* Paul Anka East Coast Tour (1982)* Debbie Reynolds Tour (1990)* The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (1991–1992)* Jesus Christ Superstar (1994)* South Pacific West Coast Tour (2002)* Urinetown (2003–2004)* Chicago (2006–2007)Television Appearances:* Miss America Pageant (1988–1991)* Dick Clark's Freedom Festival (1989)* Merv Griffin's New Year's Eve (1990–1992)* A&E's Live by Request with Johnny Mathis (1997)* PBS's Wonderful, Wonderful with Johnny Mathis (2006)Recording Collaborations:Ed has recorded with labels such as Philadelphia International, Columbia, and Motown, working with artists including:* Four Tops* Spinners* Temptations* Patti LaBelle* O'Jays* Teddy Pendergrass* Lou Rawls* Stylistics* James Ingram* Deniece WilliamsFilm Contributions:* The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh (1979)* Staying Alive (1982)* City Slickers (1991)* Flirting with Disaster (1996)Educational Background:Ed studied at the Philadelphia Music Academy, graduating in 1972. He is also a professor of percussion at Seton Hall University, aiming to develop well-rounded percussionists and music educators.

This week, we're delighted to welcome author Steve Randisi to the show. Steve's knowledge of Merv Griffin is unparalleled—he literally wrote the book on him, Merv Griffin: The Inside Story. With an encyclopedic understanding of Merv, game shows, and late-night television during their formative years and evolution, Steve offers fascinating insights into the titans of late-night TV. In this episode, Steve and Mike dive deep into the influential figures who shaped the genre, many of whom played a role in inspiring and interacting with David Letterman. It's an enlightening conversation that bridges the golden age of television and the alchemy of modern late-night comedy. Are you ready to showcase your impeccable taste? Check out hello-deli.com, the only place to get officially licensed Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Rupert Jee guarantees smiles—plus, you'll finally have proof that your style predates TikTok trends. Support the Show We pour our hearts into every episode, but we're totally fine with begging for validation. Please like, share, follow, and leave positive comments about the show. Help us keep the lights on, and in return, we'll continue providing the entertainment you didn't know you needed.

Tom Bodrovics interviews Doug Casey in-person at his home in Argentina assisted by Ivor Cummins. Doug emphasizes the importance of focusing on areas like economics, history, science, self-improvement, and traveling to broaden perspectives amidst political uncertainties. He suggests that Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, southern Brazil, and the Southern Cone of South America could be ideal for relocation due to their civility, open spaces, low population density, and capacity for food security. Doug shares his affinity for Argentina, despite its political instability and frequent revolutions, and praises its culture, ranching, and potential for food security. Doug expresses dismay over U.S. politics and the nomination of Kamala Harris, labeling her 'stupid' and 'evil,' alleging communist leanings. He believes that a potential economic downturn might be preferable for societal rebuilding but fears the Democrats' potential power consolidation. Doug discusses the upcoming economic downturn's potential severity and longevity, comparing it to the Great Depression, due to the historic size of the financial bubble and vast debt accumulated by individuals and governments. He advocates for individual preparedness and self-reliance, advising listeners to learn new skills, acquire gold and silver, and speculate in markets. Doug also expresses optimism, suggesting humanity might explore other planets to overcome challenges and discusses the recent election's impact on Gold and Silver prices, maintaining their fundamentals despite short-term fluctuations. He disdains market distractions like meme stocks and advocates for gold miners due to their low valuation relative to historical standards. Talking Points From This Episode Doug Casey advocates for relocation to South America due to political instability and potential food security. He criticizes U.S. politics, particularly Kamala Harris, and predicts economic downturn and societal rebuilding. Casey advises individual preparedness, learning new skills, acquiring gold and silver, and investing in markets. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction1:01 - Politics & Perspectives3:55 - Plan B & Safe Countries10:09 - Feel of South America14:44 - Elections & Kamala?16:30 - Positivity & Trump?17:28 - Power & Deep State?20:35 - The Greater Depression24:19 - Migratory Invasion26:20 - Agendas & Migration27:30 - Financial Bubbles & Debt29:40 - Fight and/or Flight?31:20 - Election & The Dollar34:15 - Gold Bull Markets?37:03 - Debt & Depression39:30 - Gold Bull Markets41:48 - Knowledge & Trust42:33 - Government Dependence43:39 - Novels & Wrap Up Doug Casey:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJR3OAeHBNz7aGtFRZXArQDoug Casey's Take: https://internationalman.com/Amazon Novels: https://tinyurl.com/an3uxhc Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug is widely respected as one of the preeminent authorities on "rational speculation," especially in the high-potential natural resource sector. Doug's most recent book, "Assassin," can be found on Amazon. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post. Doug has lived in 10 countries and visited over 175. Today you're most likely to find him at La Estancia de Cafayate (Casey's Gulch), an oasis tucked away in the high red mountains outside Salta, Argentina. Ivor Cummins:X: https://x.com/FatEmperorWebsite: https://thefatemperor.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IvorCumminsScience Ivor Cummins BE(Chem) CEng MIEI completed a Biochemical Engineering degree in 1990.

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This week the boys head back to August 2007! Tom Glavine gets his 300th, Merv Griffin passes, The Stones will never stop touring, and in the deep cut, Minneapolis has the I 35 bridge collapse. All this plus Box Score Trivia, Trivioke, and Dave's Faves, so come back with us to 2007 this week on FFP!www.patreon.com/ramnetwork

On the latest episode of the podcast, Doug can't wait till his wife leaves him and he can finally purchase a windmill house in the Hamptons, Jamie doesn't understand why anyone would go on Merv Griffin with Phil Donahue around, and we both wonder what it would be like if the film were updated with Mark Wahlberg in the role of the psychic. Purchase that antique partner's desk, lace up those comfy boots, and join us as we stumble into an absolute 80s banger and discuss, Deathtrap!Visit our YouTube ChannelMerch on TeePublic Follow us on TwitterFollow on InstagramFind us on FacebookVisit our Website

Susan Anton is a small town Yucaipa, CA girl who became Miss California and conquered the 70s and 80s media landscape. A triple threat, Susan sings, dances and acts and she quickly made her way into commercials, talk and variety shows, TV series, movies, and Broadway. And she opened for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. Tom Jones and Kenny Rogers. Susan joins us with legendary show biz stories about Goldengirl, Cannonball Run II, The Rat Pack, Baywatch, Jonathan Winters, Garry Shandling, Mike Nichols, Ben Stiller and beyond. Being a stunning pageant girl will open doors but will the industry seriously consider your actual talents? This has been Susan's endeavor and she continues to surprise us. Susan and her husband Jeff Lester opened Big Picture Studios in Las Vegas where they produce movies and are busy working to make Vegas an attractive film production hub. Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending I am Celine Dion on Prime and Photographer from Nat Geo, on Hulu and Disney +.Path Points of Interest:Susan AntonBig Picture StudiosSusan Anton on WikipediaSusan Anton on IMDBPhotographer - Hulu and Disney PlusI Am: Celine DionGift of DemocracyMedia Path Podcast

On this edition of Parallax Views, Prof. Emil Draitser returns to discuss his latest book Laughing All the Way to Freedom: The Americanization of a Russian Emigre. Growing up in a Jewish family in Soviet Union-era Odessa, Emil came to the United States in the 1970s and began a new life in America. His previous books Shush! Growing Up Jewish Under Stalin: A Memoir, Farewell, Mama Odessa: A Novel, and In the Jaws of the Crocodile: A Soviet Memoir are a trilogy that chronicles his experiences in both the Soviet Union and the U.S. Laughing All the Way to Freedom continues that exploration of Emil's experiences, specifically as an emigre. What does it mean to be an emigre from another land with a different culture? And when does one truly become American, in a cultural sense, once they've settled in the U.S.? In this conversation we discuss issues that face emigres like culture shock, Russian humor and Emil's appearance on the Merv Griffin show discussing the subject of Russian humor, working as a satirical writer in Russia, the power of humor to soften barriers between people, the Russian bombing of Odessa and Emil's feelings of PTSD over the Russo-Ukrainian war, what does Americanization mean and what is the road to Americanization, mass emigration from the Soviet Union and the parallels with the biblical story of Exodus, how Americans born of Russian descent view America and the differences between their understanding of America and their parents' understanding of America, America's core values as understood by a Russian emigre, the concept of freedom and law in relation to both America and Russia, and much, much more.

Della Reese (1931-2017) was a singer, talk show host, actor, ordained minister, and much more. Her career, which spanned seven decades, was marked by faith, resilience, and her ability to break barriers in predominantly white and male-dominated industries.  In 1969, Ms. Reese made history as the first black woman to host her own talk show. Almost more variety show than talk show, every episode offered an entertaining mix of sketch comedy, music, and interviews.  Before her own talk show, Ms. Reese established herself as a prominent television personality by appearing and performing on shows led by Merv Griffin, Ed Sullivan, Phil Donahue, and Johnny Carson. In fact, she was chosen as the first black woman to sub for Johnny Carson as host of the Tonight Show. But aside from her earlier accomplishments, Ms. Reese is perhaps best known to today's audiences for her popular television series, “Touched by an Angel,” where she appeared with Roma Downey, John Dye, Valerie Bertinelli, and a guest cast that featured many of the biggest names in television and film. In her 1997 memoir, “Angels Along the Way: My Life with Help from Above,” Ms. Reese reflects on the challenges she faced and overcame throughout her life, including racism and financial exploitation, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to helping others. It's an inspirational look at a remarkable life. RESOURCES Touched by an Angel https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108968/ Angels Along the Way: My Life with Help from Above https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/angels-along-the-way-my-life-with-help-from-above-9780399143427 Television Academy Foundation – Foundation Interviews: Della Reese on Having a Brain Aneurysm https://youtu.be/kw0tsFyZO5w?si=Qtqsw WSyHyjrh6H7 CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND ATVH ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/  

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1207, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: 1990--25 Years Ago 1: This city, capital of the same-named country, was overrun by Iraqi forces. Kuwait. 2: After 11 years in the job, this U.K. prime minister resigned. (Margaret) Thatcher. 3: For the first time Pavarotti, Carreras and Domingo performed together as this supergroup. the Three Tenors. 4: Winnie (Churchill) got a ticker-tape parade on March 15, 1946; this Winnie was in one with her husband on June 20, 1990. (Winnie) Mandela. 5: This Brit created the first prototype web pages. (Tim) Berners-Lee. Round 2. Category: Middle G. With G in quotes 1: Hear the howls and clanking chains from this dark underground chamber used to hold prisoners. a dungeon. 2: Merv Griffin used to play this word game with his sister and "Wheel of Fortune" is the result. hangman. 3: Fancy name for a list of movies a particular actor or director has made. a filmography. 4: The largest tree-dwelling mammal in the world, this ape from Sumatra and Borneo can weigh 220 pounds. an orangutan. 5: When vaulting, gymnasts use this flexible device. the springboard. Round 3. Category: Gibson Girls And Guys 1: Cowboy star Edmund Gibson got this nickname as a boy either because he hunted owls or delivered for the Owl Drug Company. Hoot. 2: Tyrese Gibson has appeared as Roman Pearce, known for his banter and his driving, in this action film franchise. The Fast and the Furious. 3: "I need your love like a flame needs a fire", sang this '80s teen queen who also gave us "Only In My Dreams". Debbie Gibson. 4: He pitched for the Cardinals for 17 seasons and even briefly played with the Harlem Globetrotters. Bob Gibson. 5: In 1985 his "Neuromancer" won a Nebula and a Hugo. William Gibson. Round 4. Category: Potent History 1: Sugar cane molasses was distilled into this liquor, a significant part of the "triangular trade" that promoted slavery. rum. 2: In 1729 and 1751 Britain passed acts aimed at curbing the consumption of this alcohol that originated in the Netherlands. gin. 3: Vodka was involved in 1994 as this white-haired Russian leader was found on a D.C. street in his underwear hailing cabs to go get pizza. Yeltsin. 4: The Whiskey Rebellion culminated in 1794 among farmers of the Monongahela Valley in this state. Pennsylvania. 5: In 1923 a beer hall called the Burgerbraukeller in this German city was the starting point of a failed putsch. Munich. Round 5. Category: The 5Th Beatle 1: This Beatles producer started out making comedy records with Peter Sellers. (Sir) George Martin. 2: After being replaced by Ringo Starr in 1962, this man got a job in a bakery and then became a civil servant. Pete Best. 3: In "Backbeat" Stephen Dorff played this alliterative bassist who died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1962. (Stuart) Sutcliffe. 4: This manager who died in 1967 was referred to as the "Fifth Beatle". Brian Epstein. 5: This keyboardist, who died in 2006, sat in with the Beatles often and also wrote Joe Cocker's hit "You Are So Beautiful". Billy Preston. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

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Surviving and Thriving in the Coming Crisis With Doug Casey Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug is widely respected as one of the preeminent authorities on “rational speculation,” especially in the high-potential natural resource sector. Doug wrote the book on profiting from periods of economic turmoil: his book Crisis Investing spent weeks as #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and became the best-selling financial book of 1980 with 438,640 copies sold; surpassing big-caliber names, like Free to Choose by Milton Friedman, The Real War by Richard Nixon, and Cosmos by Carl Sagan. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post; and is a regular keynote speaker at FreedomFest, the world's largest gathering of free minds. Doug has lived in 10 countries and visited over 175. He currently spends most of his time in Argentina and Uruguay, and traveling to various dysfunctional hellholes. Today you're most likely to find him at La Estancia de Cafayate, an oasis tucked away in the high red mountains outside Salta, Argentina. Cafayate most resembles the isolating beauty of Bryce Canyon, Utah combined with the lush vineyards of Napa Valley. Residents enjoy economic and social freedoms not found in the US and some of the best wine and golf on the planet. Website Link: https://internationalman.com ================================================= Check out some of Doug's books! Speculator (High Ground Novels Book 1) The original International Man and #1 New York Times bestselling author Doug Casey joins forces with Dr. John Hunt to create a new type of hero. Charles Knight is young, but he knows right from wrong. He's well educated because he decided to drop out of high school, and considered college a misallocation of both his time and money. Instead, he reads and listens, works and creates. He figured out that you can't become a Renaissance Man by sitting in a classroom. Charles Knight is a modern Count of Monte Cristo, the sort of hero we haven't seen since Atlas Shrugged. He is a leader, but with no interest in leading. A soldier of fortune who tries to avoid fighting. He becomes rich, famous, powerful, loved–and hated. He changes the course of world history as he follows his code. Join Charles Knight on his quest to live a good life, an exotic life, a life of adventure. It all starts with Speculator. –This text refers to the paperback edition. Assassin: Book 3 of the High Ground Novels Charles Knight is released from an especially unpleasant stay in prison, only to rejoin a society overwhelmed by looting, riots, arson, viral panic, mob-think and economic decay . . . with a presidential election in the balance. The cronies are in charge, abetted by their media lackeys and political puppets. They'll do anything to get what they want. How can Charles stop the deadly crimes committed by those who control the law, print the money, and confuse the minds of the people? Crimes that push millions into poverty, servitude and ignorance. Will a highly unorthodox presidential candidate and a cryptocurrency network that turns the surveillance state on its head be enough to expose and defeat them? Or do some people just need to be killed? The cronies are moving fast. Charles Knight needs to move faster. Doug Casey interview 2024, Cash withdrawal limits, Currency debasement, Phasing out cash, Financial privacy, Empire Decline, Collapse Dynamics, Historical Degeneration, Swift Empire Fall, Empire Lifecycles, Indicators of Decline, Economic Warfare in Empires, Historical Insights on Decline, American Empire's Fate, Global Dynamics post-Empire, Government control, Surveillance system, Universal surveillance, Eliminating privacy, Trend towards loss of privacy

Jeff Altman and I discuss growing up in Syracuse; his father, Arthur, teaching him slight of hand magic; learning more at Johns Hopkins; moving to LA and going to the Magic Castle; trying out at the Comedy Store; doing a comedy album with Denny Johnston; his Carson impression and two times he met him; doing his voice on Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman; doing voices on Norman Lear shows and Archie Bunker's Place; Celeste Holm, who his uncle discovered; his year living off income from being on Merv Griffin; Starland Vocal Band Show; guest appearances on Mork and Mindy and WKRP; playing Huey Hogg on Dukes of Hazard; getting the co-hosting job on Pink Lady; being told they spoke perfect English; working with Sid Caesar and Jim Varney; impressions; Rich Little; talking to Johnny right before he announced his retirement; his on-air prank calls to Letterman; Tim Thomerson; the origins of butt steak; being in the Israeli Candid Camera and almost getting arrested; his appearance on Night Court; his tough times being a cast member on Nurses; hosting Sunday Comics; Franklin Ajaye; doing an episode for the troops in the Gulf War; impersonating Bob Hope to Brooke Shields; his "dad" character; his album, I'll Flip You Like a Cheese Sandwich"; having Seinfeld ask him to be in The Bee Movie; retiring from comedy and going full time into sleight of hand; getting married to a girl he knew from high school and moving to Raleigh, NC; Max Alexander; Pink Lady covers and original songs

Get An Exclusive Look Behind Love American Style With Actress Barbara Minkus! Barbara chats with John about being picked for Love American Style because of Garry Marshall, the producer of Laverne and Shirley, how she and Stuart Margolin from Rockford Files created the six years of vignettes they did on Love American Style and her relationship with Stuart Margolin near the end of his life. Barbara also talks her wonderful experience working with Merv Griffin, her troubling experience with Danny Kaye and working with Tom Bosley from Happy Days. Barbara also tells the story of keeping Gary Burghoff of MASH in show business. Enjoy and thanks Barbara! Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month by featuring this ENCORE of a memorable 2020 interview with comedian, actor and master impressionist John Byner. In this episode, John shares anecdotes about James Cagney, Jerry Lewis, Groucho Marx, Ed Sullivan and Jackie Vernon (to name a few) and talks about his engrossing memoir “Five Minutes Mr Byner: Lifetime of Laughter.”Also, Jack Carter lashes out, George Jessel lawyers up, Joey Bishop promotes a boxing match and Billy Barty sits on Bob Hope's lap. PLUS: Annette Funicello! “Angels with Dirty Faces”! Dueling Rod Steigers! “Merv Griffin's Talent Scouts”! And John and the boys remember the late, great Bob Einstein! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To coincide with the recent screening of the in-progress Drew Friedman documentary, GGACP revisits this CLASSIC conversation as guests (and friends) Drew Friedman, Rupert Holmes and Richard Kind help celebrate the show's 200th episode. Topics include: the cinema of Fred Gwynne, the unpredictability of Jerry Lewis, the long-lost child of Uncle Miltie and the risks and rewards of meeting one's heroes. Also, Drew puts Groucho to bed, Rupert lunches with Frank Capra, Richard lives up to his name and the panel recalls the movie that changed their lives. PLUS: The Olivia de Havilland of monster movies! In praise of Dan Castellaneta! Gilbert disses (the original) “Casino Royale”! Merv Griffin co-stars with a gorilla! And the boys rank the best Richard Kind impressions!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a time it was. The surprise of Sputnik in the early fifties led to a space race, a technological competition that had a profound impact on popular music (not to mention popular culture), providing musicians (and would-be musicians) a rich source of inspiration and contributed to some of the most iconic, as well as comic and out of this world, songs of the era. Themes of space travel, the moon and Mars, and even flying saucers were rampant on the airwaves. And one can only ascribe the fear of aliens to the number attempted novelty bits that reflected that trepidation.  Laughter is, after all, a natural way for fear to be released in humankind. This week we'll be sharing some of the classics, as well as the unknowns, including Jesse Belvin & His Space Riders, The Drivers, Merv Griffin, The Big Bopper, Dave & The Detomics and quite a few more that even if we were to share their names, you'd probably scratch your head anyway. Drop in for some head-spinning, foot-tapping sounds from the era of the Space Race. 

Hooooooo doggies! LLR returns with another bonus episode featuring an eclectic mix of everything Jay and Deon have been f#@%ing with, sonically speaking. Library music with Library Mark? Check. Venezuelan psych rock? Check. German new wave? You betcha. Art rap, classic jangly American pop and egg punk? YOU KNOW THAT'S RIGHT! Join the fun. It was worth the wait. Promise. Sonic contributors to the nineteenth bonus episode of Lightnin' Licks Radio include:  Townes Van Zandt, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Black Midi, De La Soul, Ideal, Cal Tjader, Hoyt Axton, Steppenwolf, Blind Melon, Frances Lee McCain, Zach Galligan, Clarence Williams, James Tim Brynn, Dally Small, Alline Bullock, Ike & Tina Turner, The Doors, The Beatles, Paul Revere & the Raiders, The Rolling Stones, Jacko Peake, The Who, Merv Griffin, Saint Etionne, Uncle Ted Nugent, Iron Butterfly, Cheap Trick, Germs, The Clash, Steel Pulse, Elvis Costello, Sweet, Living Colour, Beatific Vision, DJ Magic Mike, The Baseball Project, Madlib, Karriem Riggins, Jahari Massamba Unit, Shawn Lee & Clutchie Hopkins. Deon brought to the dining room table the sounds of Nnamdi, Nina Simone, Alan Tew, and Denzel Curry. Jay suggested checking out Humpe Humpe, The Pets, The Rhythm Section, and R.E.M. Super-special-secret-friend Library Mark hipped Podcast America to Mannequin Pussy, Sheer Mag, Snooper, and The Courettes. Bonus #19 mixtape [A1] Snooper - Defect [A2] Denzel Curry - Ricky [A3] The Pets - El Entierro de un Hombre Rico Que Murio de Hombre [A4] Sheer Mag - Paper Time [A5] Alan Tew - The Rub [A6] Humpe Humpe - Yama-Ha [B1] The Rhythm Section - Waiting for the Sun [B2] Mannequin Pussy - I Got Heaven [B3] Nnamdi - let gO my egO [B4] The Courettes - Shake! [B5] Nina Simone - Funkier Than a Mosquito's Tweeter [B6] R.E.M. - Summer Turns to High [end] Thank you Library Mark and his record store of choice Electric Kitsch in beautiful Bay City, Michigan, USA. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/llradio/message

CRAGG Live from March 9th, 2024Singing TV Talk Show Hosts SpecialJoin us this week for a show dedicated TV talk show hosts who took their turn at the microphone singing! During this 4 and a half hour special, we feature singing TV talk show hosts you would expect and those you wouldn't, including the likes of:Jerry SpringerMerv GriffinArthur TreacherMike Douglas Vicki LawrenceJoey BishopRegis PhilbinJohnny CarsonMorton Downey JrMorton Downey SrDick CavettJim NaborsRoseanne BarrBob BraunDinah ShoreJerry LewisArsenio HallOprahALFJenny JonesWally GeorgeFlorence HendersonSpace GhostListen to the show HERE.What is CRAGG Live Anyways?!  The flagship radio show of Cult Radio A-Go-Go!'s, CRAGG Live is a lively 2-3 hour talk radio show hosted by Terry and Tiffany DuFoe LIVE from an old abandoned Drive-In Movie theater with Wicked Kitty, Fritz, Imhotep and Hermey the studio cats and CRAGG The Gargoyle. We play retro pop culture, Drive-In movie, classic TV and old radio audio along with LIVE on the air celebrity interviews from the world of movies, TV, music, print, internet and a few odd balls thrown in for good measure. We air Saturdays at 5:00 pacific.We air on www.cultradioagogo.com which is a 24/7 free internet radio network of old time radio, music, movie trailers, old nostalgic commercials, snack bar audio, AND much more!  This show is copyright 2024 DuFoe Entertainment and the live interviews contained in this show may not be reproduced, transcribed or posted to a blog, social network or website without written permission from DuFoe Entertainment.NOTE* There is a brief leader before & after the show which was recorded "LIVE" off the air.

Jay Johnson talks to me about being introduced to puppetry by Ricky Layne and Velvel; starting with his cousins Jerry Mahoney doll at 11; having dyslexia; reading scripts; doing 918 shows the summer after high school at Six Flags in Georgia; hiss first puppet, Squeaky; working Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs in Texas; going to college for marketing; finding Edgar Bergen's trunk; Bob is in the Smithsonian; being friends for 40 plus years with Harry Anderson; surviving Reno with Harry; his 7 foot partner, Ruben Hickory (Rube Hick); making his TV debut on Merv Griffin; working clean; Otto and George and Wayland Flowers and Madame; getting Soap; favorite memories; the mind reading sequence; coming up with ideas for Chuck and Bob; director Jay Sandrich; being married 51 years; being part of an HBO special The Vent Event in 1979; hosting Celebrity Charades; a memorable Pyramid mishap; being mistaken for Dick Clark; an idea for Chain Reaction where Bob would be a contestant that was nixed by NBC's S & P; Mrs. Columbo; Something is Out There; a pilot Sutters Bay; guesting on The Love Boat; being a guest on The Tonight Show; talking to Johnny; his talk/game show So You Think You've Got Troubles; being on the last Jerry Lewis telethon and the first without him; working the phones on the telethon; his Tony Award winning one man show The One and Only; his producers Paul Kreppel and Murphy Cross; going on David Letterman to promote; being cut from a ventriloquist episode of Night Court; the "New Night Court"

In Breaking Walls episode 148 we spend February of 1944 with America's top comedian, Bob Hope, as he whisks himself around the country, entertaining troops and broadcasting to the masses. —————————— Highlights: • Leslie Townes Hope's Rise to Stardom • Broadway and Early Radio Shows • The Big Broadcast of 1938 • The Pepsodent Program • Early February 1944 World War II News • NBC Dominates Tuesday Nights in 1944 • Bob with Guest Ginger Rogers • The 4th War Bond Drive • Command Performance with Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland • Mid February World News Roundup • Bob with Guest Bing Crosby • Bob with Guest Carole Landis • News as we Leave February • Bob Gets Sick, Is Honored by The Academy • Looking Ahead to March with The Great GIldersleeve —————————— The WallBreakers: http://thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: http://patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • Bob Hope: The Road Well-Traveled — By Lawrence J. Quirk • The Spirit of Bob Hope: One Hundred Years, One Million Laughs — By Richard Grudens • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg • Bob Hope: The Road from Eltham — By Charles Thompson As well as articles from: • Aces of World War II • Broadcasting Magazine • The Military Times • Radio Daily • The Seattle Times —————————— On the interview front: • Bob Hope was with both Dick Cavett in 1972 and Johnny Carson in 1974. • Ken Carpenter, Jim Jordan, Hariet Nelson, Wendell Niles, Hal Peary, and Lurene Tuttle spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear these chats at Speakingofradio.com • Jim Jordan also spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org • Red Skelton spoke with Merv Griffin in 1975 • Bing Crosby spoke with Same Time, Same Station —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Thanks For the Memory — By Bob Hope and Shirley Ross • Ghost Bus Tours — By George Fenton —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport, Jerry Haendiges, and Gordon Skene. For Ted go to RadioMemories.com, for Jerry, visit OTRSite.com, and for Gordon, please go to PastDaily.com. An extra special thanks to Doug Hopkinson who provided the Bob Hope episode with Bing Crosby that aired February 15th, 1944. —————————— Thank you to: Tony Adams Steven Allmon Orson Orsen Chandler Phil Erickson Gerrit Lane Jessica Hanna Perri Harper Thomas M. Joyce Ryan Kramer Earl Millard Gary Mollica Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Ray Shaw Filipe A Silva John Williams Jim W. —————————— WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers

Well, that brings our look at Bob Hope's career in February of 1944 to a close. We'll be staying in 1944 the remainder of the year and next month we'll spend March 1944 with a program considered to be the first spin-off in sitcom history. Next time on Breaking Walls we spotlight Hal Peary and The Great Gildersleeve, which between February and March of 1944 pulled a rating of nineteen points, making it the most-listened to show airing at 6:30PM in radio history. The reading material used in today's episode was: • On The Air — By John Dunning • Bob Hope: The Road Well-Traveled — By Lawrence J. Quirk • The Spirit of Bob Hope: One Hundred Years, One Million Laughs — By Richard Grudens • Network Radio Ratings — By Jim Ramsburg • Bob Hope: The Road from Eltham — By Charles Thompson As well as articles from: • Aces of World War II • Broadcasting Magazine • The Military Times • Radio Daily • The Seattle Times —————————— On the interview front: • Bob Hope was with both Dick Cavett in 1972 and Johnny Carson in 1974. • Ken Carpenter, Jim Jordan, Hariet Nelson, Wendell Niles, Hal Peary, and Lurene Tuttle spoke with Chuck Schaden. Hear these chats at Speakingofradio.com • Jim Jordan also spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org • Red Skelton spoke with Merv Griffin in 1975 • Bing Crosby spoke with Same Time, Same Station —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Thanks For the Memory — By Bob Hope and Shirley Ross • Ghost Bus Tours — By George Fenton —————————— A special thank you to Ted Davenport, Jerry Haendiges, and Gordon Skene. For Ted go to RadioMemories.com, for Jerry, visit OTRSite.com, and for Gordon, please go to PastDaily.com. An extra special thanks to Doug Hopkinson who provided the Bob Hope episode with Bing Crosby that aired February 15th, 1944. —————————— Thank you to: Tony Adams Steven Allmon Orson Orsen Chandler Phil Erickson Gerrit Lane Jessica Hanna Perri Harper Thomas M. Joyce Ryan Kramer Earl Millard Gary Mollica Barry Nadler Christian Neuhaus Ray Shaw Filipe A Silva John Williams Jim W. —————————— WallBreakers Links: Patreon - patreon.com/thewallbreakers Social Media - @TheWallBreakers

This week, Ira spoke with Bob Anderson, the world's greatest singing impressionist, performing at the Italian American Club February 16. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Bob talks about his career in Las Vegas; his Frank Sinatra performance at Carnegie Hall; his first impression (Sammy Davis Jr.) and the man responsible for starting him on his career in singing impressions (Merv Griffin); the two new albums coming up as Bob sings as himself; why his act today includes impressions, but is not limited to it; what advice Tony Bennett gave him; why he works out and vocalizes every day; how he is the last guy from an era, a different world of music; and why he wants to keep the greats from that era alive.

In this episode I discuss with author E. J. Stephen his book "Legends of Westwood Village Cemetery". Westwood Memorial Park Cemetery, located on Los Angeles's trendy west side, has been the leading choice for celebrity burials since Marilyn Monroe was interred here in 1962. The cemetery houses the remains of a plethora of household names, including Patty Andrews, Eve Arden, Lew Ayres, Jim Backus, Richard Basehart, Peter Bogdanovich, Ray Bradbury, Fanny Brice, Les Brown, Truman Capote, John Cassavetes, James Coburn, Jackie Collins, Richard Conte, Tim Conway, Bob Crane, Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Dawson, Kirk Douglas, Peter Falk, Farrah Fawcett, June Foray, Stan Freberg, Eva Gabor, Merv Griffin, Jonathan Harris, Hugh Hefner, Florence Henderson, Brian Keith, Stan Kenton, Jack Klugman, Don Knotts, Burt Lancaster, Peggy Lee, Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Karl Malden, Dean Martin, Walter Matthau, Rod McKuen, David Nelson, Lloyd Nolan, Carroll O'Connor, Heather O'Rourke, Bettie Page, Wolfgang Petersen, Gregor Piatigorsky, Donna Reed, Buddy Rich, Minnie Riperton, Doris Roberts, Wayne Rogers, George C. Scott, Sidney Sheldon, Robert Stack, Dorothy Stratten, Alvin Toffler, Mel Tormé, Josef von Sternberg, Harry Warren, Cornel Wilde, Billy Wilder, Carl Wilson, Natalie Wood, Darryl F. Zanuck, Frank Zappa, and hundreds more.Doug Hess is the host!

Merry Christmas everyone! I had the honor and privilege to get Sifu Al on the show to discuss his history with Kajukenbo and how the Kajukenbo Method of Wun Hop Kuen Do was developed. For those of you that don't know. Here is Al Dacascos bio: Stunt/Fight Choreographer/ Producer Founder Wun Hop Kuen Do Kung Fu President of the Kajukenbo Ohana Association Black Belt Hall of fame inductee. Kung-fu "The Art" TV show 1972, The Merv Griffin show 1973, ABC Wide World of Sport TV 1073, Jaguar Lives (Film) 1978 Stunt Adviser, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3 1993 Stunt Co Coordinator, Showdown in Manila (film) 2016 Stunt Coordinator, International projects spanning four decades. Father of Mark Dacascos Father-in-law of Julie Condra. Grandfather of Makoa Dacascos. Charter member of the Martial Arts History Museum Hall of Fame. Was voted into the first class in 1999 with martial arts luminaries including Bruce Lee, Benny Urquidez (aka The Jet), Chuck Norris, Toshirô Mifune and Cynthia Rothrock. Had more votes than Norris, Mifune and Rothrock. Author "Legacy, through the eyes of a warrior." 5 Star Amazon bookstore top seller.

Meet the "Jazz Comedian" Franklyn Ajaye who is a fine jazz clarinetist along with a stellar career as a standup comic and character actor. Franklyn started in the 1970s with a series of excellent stand-up albums and roles in a number of popular movies including the iconic "Car Wash" in which he played a lovable motormouth known as "The Fly". Eventually tiring of American political life, Franklyn decamped to Australia where he has become a favorite on stage and screen. And he still takes an occasional role in an American hit such as that of Maya Rudolph's dad in Bridesmaids, or as part of HBO's Deadwood. As always, find extra clips below and thanks for sharing our shows! Want more Franklyn? Early in his career Franklyn made the rounds of tv talk shows and this clip from Merv Griffin is a good sample of his style. https://youtu.be/cog_NERLS6Y?si=QvxV4-U2QT052R6_ Franklyn cut three excellent standup albums in the 1970s, but he may be best remembered as Dee-Luxe Car Wash employee T.C. "The Fly" Elcott, in the classic 1976 comedy Car Wash. https://youtu.be/qE1u-W1uGz4?si=Fnyilj--PAgnjrCK This is a fun piece from Franklyn's "Talking Vagabond Jazz" show about a bit of Star Trek lore loved by all pop culture aficionados. https://youtu.be/oM4bi3sU59w?si=ENw4W7TyLb5JyEVG Here's a rare special that follows Franklyn on tour in Australia in 1990, and also features a bit of his clarinet at the start. https://www.reddit.com/.../jazz_comedian_franklyn.../...

The 20th Century presented the perfect moment for the rise is Trivia, and the games that go with it. Maybe that window is beginning to close. In today's episode we explore the Han Dynasty, WW2, Merv Griffin, Charles Van Doren, NBC, College Bowl, Trivial Pursuit, Jeopardy, Alex Trebek, Radio Quiz Bowls, Information Please, the $64K Question, Columbia University and Dr. Joyce Brothers. 

January 3-9, 1987 This week Ken welcomes adult entertainers, entrepreneurs, and incredibly smart hosts of the fantastic must listen "Ill Repute" podcast, Sovereign Syre and Ela Darling. Ken, Sovereign and Ela discuss time zones, mountain, Central time, the weirdness of January TV, when VHS rentals first eclipsed theatrical ticket sales, how the Adult industry innovates all entertainment technology, the incredible strangeness of the streaming business model, the movie "The Girl on the Bridge", French films, corporate structure, not knowing what you own as a company, Ela's experience as a Librarian, why Libraries are punk rock, piracy, growing up poor, The ALA Library Bill of Rights, scammers, Merv Griffin, J.Z. Knight, sleazy talk shows, new age scams, Carson, named hosts, meeting Jerry Springer, being built your own tiny house, empowering women, getting drunk underage on a flight to France, Gates McFadden's life advice, Star Trek, the dark Jim Henson Universe, practical effects, Eastern Promises, David Cronenberg, mother's advice about what irons to buy, Ken's friends in 80s print ads, 20/20, a live exorcism on network TV, bad actors acting badly, post Vietnam hope, horses, being a sales person, the murder of Rebecca Shaffer, stalking, how sometimes nothing ever changes, same sex couples fostering healthy happy children, how PSAs could more damage than good, people being literally Institutionalized, PTSD, gangs, and the Ill Repute Podcast. 

Grab some confetti and settle in to meet Rip Taylor -- The King of Confetti! A flamboyant slinger of "rim shot" jokes, Rip initially punctuated his act with exaggerated crying when his gags bombed. Ed Sullivan was a fan (he booked him over 20 times) and dubbed Rip "The Crying Comedian". Much later when bombing on the Merv Griffin show, instead of crying Rip was moved to tear up his joke cards and toss them in the air like confetti. The audience went nuts and from then on it was confetti instead of crying -- and a career that saw long runs in Las Vegas, many game and talk show appearances, and supporting film roles including Indecent Proposal (a rare dramatic turn) and Wayne's World (a great comedic turn). As always find more clips below and thanks for sharing our shows. Want more Rip? The New York Times once described Rip as a cross between Captain Kangaroo and Liberace, wound up to warp factor 7. Pretty good description! https://youtu.be/50pFJU99wUw Ed Sullivan gave Rip his big TV break and had him back over 20 times. Here's an early Rip performance sans mustache and with crying, not confetti, as the shtick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rm4g_ZGx-c Rip was over the top, so in 1978 when producing madman Chuck Barris had an idea for another show that would do for beauty pageants what the Gong Show he tapped Rip to be the host. So back from the glory days of shlock tv -- here's a bit of the $1.98 Beauty Show! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF7yrbl_X6E

March 24-30, 1979 This week Ken welcomes writer, podcaster, and lover of all things Mego, the man behind Plaid Stallions, Brian Heiler to the show. Ken and Brian discuss Canada, how long Ken has been following Brian's work, memorizing TV Guide as a kid, being the TV Oracle, late night horror and monster movies, Crestwood books, V, tourist traps, Hollywood Museum, Slim Goodbody, Mr. Rourke as devil or angel, Fantasy Island, toothless Animal House TV rip offs, fountain pens, how small pop culture used to be, being a smoker, Canada vs US buying cigarettes, loving cigarette machines even though you don't smoke, The Frozen Dead, The Last Man on Earth, Dracula '79, Cliff Hangers, Track and Field for women by Colgate, disco, Forever Night, Silk Stalkings, Steve Guttenberg, Merv Griffin, movie parodies, George Kennedy toys, Computer Dating, Rack Toys, Bruce Villanch's song writing career, Herve Valechez, Wendy Schaal, Susan Tyrell, Pyschotronic Films, Charlton Heston, marketing cases, Aydes weight loss product, made for TV Movies, SCTV, how Buddy Cole grew out of Johnny LaRue, Scott Thompson, The King of Kensington, Guy Big, Seeing Things, Canadian sitcoms, Friday the 13th the Series, Percy Rodriguez, The Starlost, Happy Days, Star Wars rip offs, Buck Rogers, Jason of Star Command, The Dark Secrets of Harvest Home, Rene Aborgenious, jiggle TV, Charlie's Angels, Vegas, monkeys on TV, Baby I'm Back, Delta House, Carter Country, pirate satellites, lessons in irony, Barnaby Jones, why Jack Kirby IS the King, 3-D comics, Barney Miller, Brian's cop dad who isn't a cop, Times Square, pen paling with James Gregory, Turnabout, body switching, Hello Larry, being forced to watch Dallas, and Mego. 

On Wednesday October 9th, 1957 at 8PM eastern time, The Bill Kemp Show took to the air over ABC. Bill Kemp was born on July 10th, 1921 in Toronto, Canada. An up and coming performer in the 1950s, his daily radio show ran weeknights at 8PM. His show was the final in a twelve-hour daily live broadcast project by ABC called “The Live and Lively Radio Network.” ABC's intention was to raise ratings by going back to live broadcasts in an era of taped shows. Interestingly, it was ABC that helped launch the non-Mutual Broadcasting transcribed primetime era with Bing Crosby's Philco Radio Time in 1946. Kemp's show featured an orchestra, vocalist and guest stars such as Jonathon Winters. Kemp's announcer George Ansbro remembered that Kemp once went laugh for laugh with Winters after a particularly successful broadcast, and continued the antics all the way to a nearby steakhouse. Unfortunately, Kemp also developed a debilitating drinking problem. Merv Griffin and Jim Backus were called on several occasions to cover for Kemp during absences for "personal reasons." One week after this broadcast on Wednesday October 16th, Queen Elizabeth II departed from Ottawa and arrived in Williamsburg, Virginia. The next day she was in Washington, D.C. While at the White House, Prince Philip received the gold medal of the National Geographic Society. On October 18th, two U.S. Navy balloonists flew to an altitude of sixteen miles, landing near Hermansville, Michigan. On October 19th, the Queen and Prince Philip attended an American football game in College Park, Maryland, and then visited a supermarket in West Hyattsville. That same day a beauty pageant winner was killed en route to her coronation in a helicopter crash in Farmingdale, New York, while Montreal Canadiens' star Maurice “The Rocket” Richard became the first player in National Hockey League history to score five-hundred career goals.

GGACP celebrates the birthday (September 22) of late comedian and actor (and "magician"!) Art Metrano by revisiting this interview from 2017. In this episode, Art looks back on his 50+ year career in film and television, his friendships with performers like Cornel Wilde, Elliott Gould and Robert Mitchum and his miraculous (and inspirational) recovery from a life-threatening injury. Also, Johnny Carson cracks up, Huntz Hall measures up, Buddy Hackett lays even money and Art parties with Lenny Bruce (and Clint Eastwood). PLUS: Jim Brown! "Night of the Hunter"! Raymond Burr goes it alone! The suavity of Dean Martin! The strangeness of Merv Griffin! And Art remembers the late, great Marvin Kaplan!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP marks the 40th anniversary of one of Gilbert's "favorite" gigs, the infamous late-night talk show "Thicke of the Night" (premiered September 5, 1983) with this ENCORE of a 2014 interview with actor, writer and producer Alan Thicke. In this episode, Alan reminisces about everything from his short-lived disco career to penning variety specials for Johnny Cash, Bobby Darin and Flip Wilson. Also, Alan and Gilbert swap wives, John Lennon praises commercial jingles, Merv Griffin composes the "Wheel of Fortune" theme and Paul Lynde drives into a ditch. PLUS: A special BONUS EPISODE with legendary funnyman Shecky Greene! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bret Anthony joins Perfectly Twisted to talk about his time with Nicole on the set of Holiday Switch, what it was like to play John Ritter, working at Disneyland and much more. 0:00 - Nicole's Childhood 4:52 - Pixi by Petra 6:15 - Bret Anthony Joins The Show 49:11 - What Are We Watching? 58:28 - Nicole's Mailbag

Doug Casey, who needs no introduction, is welcomed back to the show once more. Doug is a prominent anarcho-capitalist philosopher, speculator, and best-selling author, and today he talks about the concept of anarcho-capitalism and what led him to this belief system. As Ayn Rand was an influential factor in taking him to this moral and economic standpoint, he soon recognized that she hadn't gone far enough and stumbled across the 'Market for Liberty'. According to Doug, this is an explanation of society without government, and his main point is that 'politics is the practical application of ethics in a society.' In addition, he argues that the state itself is evil, destructive and redundant; instead, it is the real enemy that needs to be battled, not just replacing 'bad guys' in office. Continuing, Doug suggests that the majority of laws are silly and harmful, as they are designed solely for the benefit of those who create them. To his mind, the key principle should be to 'do as thou wilt, but be prepared for the ensuing consequences' – with a collective focus on taking responsibility. Transitioning on, Doug remarks on how the general public view the state as some sort of 'saviour of the masses'; a faith-based construct. Furthermore, he states that there has been a noticeably declining morality throughout the Western world, which is indicative of a coming catastrophic event. Doug also covers his book series, and how the protagonist, Charles Knight, develops and shifts as time passes. Not to be forgotten, Doug brings to light how these days, it's hard to find anyone that is genuinely interested in anything remotely existential – noting how the public are mainly focused on trivial affairs and think that the 'Federal Reserve' is some sort of omnipotent power. Therefore, he emphasizes how novels offer an opportunity to delve deep into topics that are usually a little too tricky and challenging for everyday conversation. Talking Points From This Episode Why politics is inherently immoral and why laws and terms like legal or illegal have little to do with ethics. The 'Market for Liberty' is an explanation of a society without a government, and politics is the practical application of ethics in a society. How novels provide a useful platform to explore topics that are usually too difficult to discuss in an everyday context. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:52 - Laws & Morality5:46 - Religion & Politics13:14 - The State - Religion15:05 - Power Creep & Coercion20:28 - Some Novel Ideas29:26 - Philosophy Today30:13 - Personal Responsibility32:12 - The Attention Economy34:06 - Writing From Experience?36:02 - Exceptionalism & Decline37:26 - Wrap Up Guest Links:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJR3OAeHBNz7aGtFRZXArQWebsite: https://internationalman.com/Amazon Books: https://tinyurl.com/an3uxhc Best-selling author, world-renowned speculator, and libertarian philosopher Doug Casey has garnered a well-earned reputation for his erudite (and often controversial) insights into politics, economics, and investment markets. Doug is widely respected as one of the preeminent authorities on "rational speculation," especially in the high-potential natural resource sector. Doug's most recent book, "Assassin," can be found on Amazon. He has been a featured guest on hundreds of radio and TV shows, including David Letterman, Merv Griffin, Charlie Rose, Phil Donahue, Regis Philbin, Maury Povich, NBC News, and CNN; has been the topic of numerous features in periodicals such as Time, Forbes, People, and the Washington Post. Doug has lived in 10 countries and visited over 175. Today you're most likely to find him at La Estancia de Cafayate (Casey's Gulch), an oasis tucked away in the high red mountains outside Salta, Argentina.

Emmy-winning composer Sean Callery and David discuss true fearlessness, how Trungpa Rinpoche heard music, and the symphony of impermanence.Join David Nichtern and Robert Thurman to discuss teaching meditation and find out more about Dharma Moon and Tibet House's renowned mindfulness meditation teacher training: FREE ONLINE TALKIn this episode, David and Sean dive into:Sean's absolutely legendary Emmy-winning career as a humble composer you may not know, but have certainly heard and been touched bySuccess, aspiration, effort, persistence, happiness, fruition, and the journeyConnecting, acknowledging, authenticity, skillful means, confidence, and unique viewBlending spirituality and the Dharma with our jobs and work livesFear and fearlessness through the lens of Shambala and Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheUnderstanding impermanence as a rich symphonyHow Trungpa Rinpoche heard musicAn impromptu live jam session with Sean showcasing emotional change in musical scoresLinks from this episode:Garchen Rinpoche Doc: https://vimeo.com/544826314David on Merv Griffin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=2ZEu2oe2UEk&feature=youtu.be“What people have misunderstood about impermanence is, ‘Oh, it's just nullifying and void, nothing exists, emptiness,' but what we're saying is there's this rich symphony going on, and there is a pattern to it, but it will never be the same from one time to one time. That's true every moment of your life.” – David NichternSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join host Colbert Cannon as he sits down with Paul Knollmeyer, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at HPS Investment Partners. Paul breaks down how he was able to leverage the expertise that he acquired at Pricewaterhouse in the late 80s into a position as CFO for Griffin Group, the family office of media and entertainment mogul Merv Griffin. He shares how that role broadened his experience deploying capital, including his first exposure to distress investing in real estate coming out of the savings and loan crisis. Then, we discuss Paul's tenure as COO at Ortelius Capital Partners through the 2008 financial crisis, and his decision to join HPS, then Highbridge Principal Strategies, as its CFO and Chief Risk Officer. He shares how he helped to navigate the successful buyout of Highbridge Principal Strategies from JP Morgan in 2016. And we look ahead to the risks and opportunities that lay ahead in the current macro environment. Learn more about Paul Knollmeyer's role at HPS Investment Partners here. You can find our guest's Best Idea, the novel Die with Zero by Bill Perkins, here. Discover the novelTalk by Michael Smerconish, Colbert's Best Idea for this week, here.

Gary Rosen and Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) have fostered excellent relationships with major Fortune 500 companies, studios, celebrities, authors and musicians. GRC has represented some of the most successful television shows in the history of syndication, including "Judge Judy," "Hot Bench," "Maury," "The Jerry Springer Show," and "The People's Court." GRC's clients include Judicial Icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, Amazon Freevee's Emmy Award-winning "Judy Justice," as well as Freevee's new court program, "Tribunal Justice." GRC repped CBS's "Judge Judy," which wrapped a historic 25 year-run as one of the most successful programs in the history of television.  "Judge Judy" finished as the #1 program in first-run syndication for 12 consecutive seasons and was #1 in daytime from the 1998-99 season until it concluded in 2021. The company also served as the spokesperson and oversaw publicity for "The Steve Wilkos Show" and "The John Walsh Show." Before opening his own firm, Gary Rosen generated publicity on television shows, including "Extra," "The Montel Williams Show," "Hard Copy," "Geraldo," "Leeza," "A Current Affair," "Real TV" and "The Joan Rivers Show." In total, Rosen has worked on over 25 daily syndicated television programs.      GRC has also been responsible for creating and executing PR campaigns to launch new TV shows and start-up businesses and has planned major full-scale events in Los Angeles, New York and Miami.   A crisis management expert, Rosen has appeared on E!, CNN, FOX NEWS, REELZ, NEWS NATION, DAILY MAIL, HLN, "Good Morning Britain," podcasts, and radio shows across the country, delivering commentary and damage control analysis on entertainment news making headlines.   He is a go-to analyst for People magazine and his commentary has also appeared in Deadline and TV Guide. Rosen, an experienced writer and magazine editor, covered the television business for several years before entering public relations and production. His byline has appeared in TV GUIDE, Television Week, Adweek, and the New York Post, among others. He has interviewed hundreds of celebrities and television executives, including Oprah Winfrey, Merv Griffin, Joan Rivers and Carol Burnett.   Rosen gives lectures about public relations and crisis management to students at Fordham University, NYU and UCLA and has been a moderator at NATPE. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. GARY ROSEN Online: Web: www.garyrosen.tv  JONES.SHOW Online:    Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook. Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones  Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web:  RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com LinkedIn (Kevin): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-randall-jones/  Web: KevinRandallJones.com  www.Jones.Show

It was 1979 and Jeopardy! was going off the air… again. Merv Griffin had tried to revive it after the original run was canceled. Art Fleming was still at the helm. But daytime soaps were dominating the airwaves and the fate of the quiz show was uncertain. In 1984, however, a syndication deal brought Jeopardy! back… for a third time! And things were different. There was a new set, a new synthy-sound, and most importantly, a brand new host. In this episode, we meet the man behind the lectern at the beginning of his Jeopardy! career, Canada's answer to Dick Clark, the one and only Alex Trebek. And we learn how he and the Jeopardy! revival found their sea legs together. To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the birthday (January 15) of Tony and Emmy-winning actress-comedian Andrea Martin with this ENCORE presentation of an interview from 2018. In this episode, Andrea talks about the long-lost era of variety television, the strange world of Internet celebrity, the proposed "SCTV" reunion and the origin of classic characters Edith Prickley and Perini Scleroso. Also, Merv Griffin signs off, Bob Dylan overstays his welcome, Lee Grant crushes on Gilbert and Andrea remembers her friends John Candy and Harold Ramis. PLUS: Señor Wences! "Cannibal Girls"! Dueling Floyd the Barbers! The return of Rick Moranis! And Andrea tells the only joke she knows! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Kite sticks around as Adam welcomes comedy writer, Andy Cowan, to the show to talk about his new podcast ‘The Neurotic Vaccine'. Andy shares his experience working for Merv Griffin and pitching an invention to ‘Shark Tank's' Mr. Wonderful before joining Adam and Jonathan as they break down the cheapest music video of all time. Chris presents some ‘Trending Topics' including: revelations from Prince Harry's new book, a robber getting shot 9 times at a Houston Taqueria, a 6-year-old shooting his teacher, and a new law charging drunk drivers child support if they are responsible for a parent's death. PLUGS: Look out for Jonathan Kite's new podcast, ‘Kite Club', coming in early February wherever podcasts are found See Jonathan Kite live at The Tempe Improv in Arizona March 9th through 11th For more dates visit: JonathanKiteComedy.com And follow Jonathan Kite on Twitter and Instagram, @JonathanKite Listen to Andy Cowan's new podcast, ‘The Neurotic Vaccine with Andy Cowan and Dr. Scott Kopoian' wherever you find podcasts Learn more about Andy Cowan at AndyCowan.net And follow Andy on Twitter, @AndyGCowan THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: Babbel.com/ADAM

Fellow actor, podcast host, and human person Busy Philipps joins Brian to talk about the golden age of teen television, wishing she were with her boyfriend instead of on the set of Dawson's Creek, and creating her talk show with the help of Merv Griffin's ghost. Listen to Brian's episode on Busy Philipps is Doing Her Best here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GGACP celebrates the birthday (August 24) of comedian, actor, Emmy-winning writer, podcast host and film buff Dana Gould with a revisit of this hilarious interview from 2016. In this episode, Dana weighs in on everything from Hollywood “fixers” to werewolf transformations and regales Gilbert and Frank with stories about everyone from Dwight Frye to Mark Hamill. Also, Dana meets Merv Griffin, mimics Adam West (and Don Knotts!), befriends Vampira and remembers Roddy McDowall. PLUS: “Mars Attacks!” The genius of Dan Curtis! The sexism of James Bond! Gregory Peck meets Gopher! And the mysterious death of Albert Dekker! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britney Spears & Sam Asghari's wedding crashed by Jason Alexander, GRPD officer Christopher Schurr charged, Dan Wetzel joins us about Deshaun Watson & LIV v. PGA, Felicia Sonmez fired by the Washington Post, a new Bonerline, and Maz checks in about old stuff.David Lee Roth is the best.The PGA officially suspends all the LIV defectors.Adam Silver had to keep a low profile on Brittney Griner until right... NOW.Trudi is a Detroit Pistons savant.Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are set to get married today. Her children aren't invited to the wedding. Here's some incoherent ramblings proving she needs to be in a conservatorship.Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are so broke they can't afford to be divorced.Bill Burr fixes the gun problems in America.Yahoo Sport's Dan Wetzel joins the show to give his hot take on the Deshaun Watson debacle. We also discuss PGA vs LIV.Walmart bought the Denver Broncos.Rob Zombie is bringing The Munsters back.Protect yourself online with our NordVPN deal. Use our code DAMS for a huge discount off your NordVPN plan plus 1 additional month for free. You'll even get a bonus gift. It's risk free with Nord's 30-day money back guarantee.BREAKING NEWS: Britney's wedding has been crashed by her first husband, Jason Alexander. He live-streams the whole thing showing an amazing lack of security.Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr has been charged with 2nd degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya.The Kaitlyn Armstrong mess has been upgraded to a 'major case'.Felicia Sonmez has been BLOWN OUT by the Washington Post.Polanda Bennett and David Neitzelt are the local Johnny Depp and Amber Heard (without the feces).209-66-Boner is the number to text or call if you'd like to interact with the Bonerline.Andy Dick is apparently back with Elisa Jordana... and it's already over.Tom Mazawey joins the show to defend Merv Griffin and/or Mike Douglas, comment on Rebel Wilson coming out as gay, cover the NBA Finals, Rob Parker's new career in comedy, rip on the new Munsters, his appearance at the Cars & Cigars Smoke and much more.Joe Biden sat down with Jimmy Kimmel after falling up the stairs again. Polls aren't going his way these days.Protestors show up at Brett Kavanaugh's house the day after a dude was arrested for trying to kill him. Ruth Sent Us is being really mean online.Remember to catch us on WLLZ.Enjoy an encore of Drew & Mike vs Sadie, the old bag driver.Social media is dumb, but we're on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew and Mike Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels and BranDon).