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"I asked myself, "Where would people never notice a town full of robots? Connecticut!" We watched the infamously camp remake of "The  Stepford Wives" directed by Frank Oz with our friend Chris Gallo (Golden Girls Posters). We might be scratching our heads about the actual plot of this adaptation of the 1972 Ira Levin novel, but at a brisk ninty minutes (not including credits) do we really care? This cast is more full of gay icons than the  Palm Springs Walk of Fame - powerhouse actresses like Bette Midler and Glenn Close absolutely knock these Paul Rudnick one-liners out of the park and they make just about any plot holes disappear. Nicole Kidman leads our cast as a disgraced TV exec exiled to Stepford Connecticut where the titular wives are a little too good to be true. Bette Midler is in top form playing an ultra liberal Stepford newbie getting into Scooby Gang shenanigans with Nic and Roger Bart as the gay soon to be "Stepford Husband". The would-be robotic antics of the wives are played for camp and Glenn Close is really killing it as the over the top alpha wife. The alleged script re-writes, on set clashes between actors and Oz and the general unevenness of the plot take their toll, but the women really carry this one and we could watch Glenn and Faith Hill Do-Si-Do with smoke coming out of their ears all day. Don't think too hard about this one - just let the microchips take over and enjoy the show.  Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts! www.patreon.com/moviesthatmadeusgay Facebook/Instagram: @moviesthatmadeusgay Twitter: @MTMUGPod Scott Youngbauer: Twitter @oscarscott / Instagram @scottyoungballer Peter Lozano: Twitter/Instagram @peterlasagna

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Rona Barrett, Legendary Entertainment Journalist & Broadcaster About Harvey's guests: Today's special guest, Rona Barrett, can truly be considered a member of Hollywood Royalty.  She was a pioneer in the world of entertainment journalism and broadcasting, with a multi-faceted career that spanned many decades.  She became a household name through her insightful reporting and signature style, in her immensely popular magazine, “Rona Barrett's Hollywood”, her books, syndicated radio shows, and on television as a host and regular contributor on iconic shows like Good Morning America, The Today Show and Entertainment Tonight.  Because of her excellent network of reliable sources throughout the entertainment industry, she broke countless stories and became the public's trusted insider, documenting the careers and lives of the biggest superstars from the world of movies, music, sports, TV, radio, theatre and even politics.  She is beloved and respected not only by the public, but also by the hundreds of celebrities who trusted her to be a liaison between their lives and ours.  In the year 2000, our guest decided to deploy her entrepreneurial acumen to address a challenge close to her heart: providing affordable and dignified housing and high quality care for the fastest-growing population on the planet – senior citizens.   She established The Rona Barrett Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that operates beautiful seniors residences in California like the Golden Inn & Village and Harry's House, where residents benefit from a wide range of essential care services, in an atmosphere of dignity, respect and love.  Our guest has become a renowned advocate for vulnerable seniors, and her wonderful book, “Rona Barrett's Gray Matters”, and her podcast with the same name, have become hugely popular.  She's also written 2 other books:  an autobiography called “Miss Rona”, and a fascinating book entitled, “How You Can Look Rich and Achieve Sexual Ecstasy”.  And in 2009, she received a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.  For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Rona Barrett, go to:https://www.facebook.com/RonaBarrett/ https://twitter.com/ronabarretthttps://www.instagram.com/ronabarrettofficial/https://ronabarrettfoundation.org/ #RonaBarrett   # RonaBarrettFoundation   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

In this episode, we say goodbye to 2023 and I'm bringing along five amazing artists to help me do just that! Saloon Singer Christopher Collette is a fresh face on the New York cabaret and nightclub scene. His most recent show, “Come Fly with Me: Songs of Travel, Trips, Tours & Treks” was an acclaimed success at The Laurie Beechman Theater in November. A classical pianist by training, he stepped out from behind the keyboard and took center stage in 2018 with his debut performance “This Could be the Start of Something Big: A Saloon Singer is Born” at the Beechman. Subsequent shows took the old-school crooner to Palm Springs, California where he staged multiple productions that celebrated the enduring tunes from the extensive catalogue of the Great American Songbook and America musical theater. Previously, Collette headlined at the Beechman with his revue of Stephen Sondheim's works, “Old Friends: Merrily Rolling Along in the Meanwhile.” Additionally, this past summer he mounted a workshop reading of Kander & Ebb's songbook, “One Good Break” and has been a guest at Jim Caruso's “Cast Party” at Birdland. He studies voice with Neal Harrelson-Keyes and has participated in master classes with Marilyn Maye, Faith Prince, and Alex Rybeck Prince Fleet went on to appear in many musicals at the Goodyear Musical Theater. Prince Fleet was a ballet dancer in New York and studied at American Ballet Theater, Ballet Arts and master classes at Julliard. Fleet studied film and tv acting at the Huntington Acting School and with several acting coaches. Fleet has appeared in many film and television shows. Prince Fleet has toured nationally. On Dec 9th 2016 he received STAR 407 on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.  FRANK FERRANTE (Actor/Writer) iPlease visit his website: https://www.eveningwithgroucho.com/frank-ferrante Kimberly Hhttps://www.kimberlyhawkey.com/

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on LBTGQ+ History and Upcoming Fall Events in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0VsbMvHj1iw Featured Guests:- KIMBERLI MUNKRES who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels @PalmSpringsStay a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ - JULIE WARREN who represents the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, a community-based archive that documents, collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of LGBTQ individuals, businesses, organizations, and events centered in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. More: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ UPCOMING LBGTQ+ EVENTS IN PALM SPRINGS:* Pride on the Page Book Festival on Oct 13-14: https://tinyurl.com/4e29v6kj * Out on the Walk Exhibit – Celebrating LGBT Honorees on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ * Palm Springs Public Library - Drag Story Hour on Oct. 24: https://tinyurl.com/bdddwaad * Palm Springs Public Library – Art of Drag Art Exhibit on Nov. 18: https://tinyurl.com/bdhpmbhy Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e Photos: Pride on Page 2022 featuring Sharon Gless and Peter Paige last year, credit David A Lee; and Drag Story Hour featuring Bella da Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on LBTGQ+ History and Upcoming Fall Events in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0VsbMvHj1iw Featured Guests:- KIMBERLI MUNKRES who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels @PalmSpringsStay a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ - JULIE WARREN who represents the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, a community-based archive that documents, collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of LGBTQ individuals, businesses, organizations, and events centered in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. More: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ UPCOMING LBGTQ+ EVENTS IN PALM SPRINGS:* Pride on the Page Book Festival on Oct 13-14: https://tinyurl.com/4e29v6kj * Out on the Walk Exhibit – Celebrating LGBT Honorees on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ * Palm Springs Public Library - Drag Story Hour on Oct. 24: https://tinyurl.com/bdddwaad * Palm Springs Public Library – Art of Drag Art Exhibit on Nov. 18: https://tinyurl.com/bdhpmbhy Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e Photos: Pride on Page 2022 featuring Sharon Gless and Peter Paige last year, credit David A Lee; and Drag Story Hour featuring Bella da Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on LBTGQ+ History and Upcoming Fall Events in Palm Springs, California. WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0VsbMvHj1iw Featured Guests:- KIMBERLI MUNKRES who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels @PalmSpringsStay a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/ - JULIE WARREN who represents the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, a community-based archive that documents, collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of LGBTQ individuals, businesses, organizations, and events centered in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. More: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ UPCOMING LBGTQ+ EVENTS IN PALM SPRINGS:* Pride on the Page Book Festival on Oct 13-14: https://tinyurl.com/4e29v6kj * Out on the Walk Exhibit – Celebrating LGBT Honorees on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/ * Palm Springs Public Library - Drag Story Hour on Oct. 24: https://tinyurl.com/bdddwaad * Palm Springs Public Library – Art of Drag Art Exhibit on Nov. 18: https://tinyurl.com/bdhpmbhy Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e Photos: Pride on Page 2022 featuring Sharon Gless and Peter Paige last year, credit David A Lee; and Drag Story Hour featuring Bella da Ball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's 2nd Saturday “Palm Springs Sunshine Stays” Show focuses on LBTGQ+ History and Upcoming Fall Events in Palm Springs, California.  WATCH THIS PODCAST ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/0VsbMvHj1iw  Featured Guests: -  KIMBERLI MUNKRES who represents Palm Springs Preferred Small Hotels  @PalmSpringsStay   a consortium of independently-owned boutique hotels in the desert resort community of Palm Springs, in Southern California. Plan your visit and sign up for the monthly Boutiquely Palm Springs newsletter at: https://www.palmspringspreferredsmallhotels.com/  - JULIE WARREN who represents the LGBTQ+ History & Archives of the Desert, a community-based archive that documents, collects, preserves, and makes accessible the history of LGBTQ individuals, businesses, organizations, and events centered in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. More: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/  UPCOMING LBGTQ+ EVENTS IN PALM SPRINGS: * Pride on the Page Book Festival on Oct 13-14: https://tinyurl.com/4e29v6kj  * Out on the Walk Exhibit – Celebrating LGBT Honorees on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars: https://lgbtqpshistory.org/  * Palm Springs Public Library  - Drag Story Hour on Oct. 24: https://tinyurl.com/bdddwaad  * Palm Springs Public Library – Art of Drag Art Exhibit on Nov. 18: https://tinyurl.com/bdhpmbhy  Follow this Big Blend Radio Podcast here: https://tinyurl.com/38883u9e  Photos: Pride on Page 2022 featuring Sharon Gless and Peter Paige last year, credit David A Lee; and Drag Story Hour featuring Bella da Ball.

Bill MarxWilliam Woollcott Marx (born January 8, 1937) is an American pianist, arranger, and composer. He is the adopted son of actors Harpo Marx and Susan Fleming.Marx was placed in the Children's Home Society in Los Angeles by his birth parents when he was eight months old, and four months later he was adopted by Harpo Marx and his wife, Susan Fleming. He attended the Juilliard School, where he studied composition and he studied with composer Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco. He began working in entertainment when he was 12 years old, when he was put in charge of his father's props for shows, including his harp. At 16 he became arranger and musical conductor for his father. Marx's compositions include concertos for alto saxophone, flute, harp, piano, and violin.] He also composed symphonies and scores for films, including the score for the film Weekend Pass (1984). Marx transcribed music that his father composed, because the elder Marx did not read music. The two worked together on two albums that Harpo recorded in the early 1960s. He also composed and arranged for recording artists in both jazz and popular music. In 1961, Marx signed with Vee-Jay Records. His projects there included arranging cover versions of music for four albums by the Castaway Strings. In 1967, he began writing music for commercials. In the 1970s, he composed for several low-budget horror movies, including Scream Blacula Scream, Terror at Red Wolf Inn, and Count Yorga, Vampire. For these projects, he often collaborated with lyricist Marilyn Lovell. He continued his work on films outside the horror genre throughout the 1980s, such as arranging music for John Cassavetes' Big Trouble . As a performer, Marx has played in jazz clubs, lounges, and theaters In the late 1980s, Marx and harpist Carrol McLaughlin toured the United States, giving performances and promoting Harpo Speaks, his father's autobiography. In the early 1990s, Los Angeles magazine named Marx the most popular lounge pianist in that city. In 2002, he received a star at 265 S. Palm Canyon Drive on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars.                                                           (Adapted from wikipedia). Buy the books:Bill's book: https://www.amazon.com/Son-Harpo-Speaks-Bill-Marx-ebook/dp/B00INB1JLW/Harpo's book: https://www.amazon.com/Harpo-Speaks-Marx-ebook/dp/B06XWDPNB4/Susan's book : https://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Harpo-Susan-Fleming-Marx-ebook/dp/B09XTJ1KC6/Photo: Copyright Wilkinson/2023Opening and closing music courtesy the very talented Zakhar Valaha via Pixabay.To contact Wilkinson- email him at BecomingWilkinson@gmail.com

Fleet Easton, is known as the Prince of Palm Springs. He recently also was presented with a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. He plays many celebrity events in Palm Springs as well as numerous restaurants and night clubs every week. He has appeared in several plays in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. He has also performed at several events in the Menifee area over the years. He is a seasoned entertainer born in Akron, Ohio. He began his show business career by appearing in many musical productions at the Goodyear Musical Theater. He has an extensive background in dance, acting and singing. Bobbi Kotula  is a union actor and singer originally from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and since moving west in 1986, has based her life & 40-year career in the Pacific Northwest. She earned a theatre degree from Penn State University, has studied for her Masters in Directing from Villanova University, and holds a teaching certificate for English and Theatre. She has garnered awards for her unique and detailed portrayals of many new and classic roles, has won the Seattle Times Footlight Award for her performance in the Intiman's STU FOR SILVERTON, been nominated for two Gregory Awards for her work in NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY and STU FOR SILVERTON.  Marilyn Lester is a critic, writer and creative producer. She's currently the editor of NiteLifeExchange.com, for which she also reviews. Her critical work and writing also appears in Theater Pizzazz and the NYC Jazz Record. Gina Zollman grew up in Southern California, always singing in choirs and being in shows. She graduated from UCSD with a BA in Linguistics and a minor in Music. Her choral career extended way beyond college, culminating with performances at Carnegie Hall in NYC and at the Nokia and The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in LA.     

If These Walls Could Talk with Wendy Stuart & Tym MossHosts: WENDY STUART & TYM MOSSSpecial guest: PRINCE FLEET EASTONWednesday, July 27th2pm EST LIVE from PANGEA Restaurant, NYCWatch LIVE on YouTube at Wendy Stuart TVFleet Easton, is known as the Prince of Palm Springs. He recently also was presented with a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. He plays many celebrity events in Palm Springs as well as numerous restaurants and night clubs every week. He has appeared in several plays in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. He has also performed at several events in the Menifee area over the years.He is a seasoned entertainer born in Akron, Ohio. He began his show business career by appearing in many musical productions at the Goodyear Musical Theater. He has an extensive background in dance, acting and singing. He studied at American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Arts and took master classes at the world-renowned Julliard School.Who else but hosts Wendy Stuart and Tym Moss could “spill the tea” on their weekly show “If These Walls Could Talk” live from Pangea Restaurant on the Lower Eastside of NYC, with their unique style, of honest, and emotional interviews, sharing the fascinating backstories of celebrities, entertainers, recording artists, writers and artists and bringing their audience along for a fantastic ride.Wendy Stuart is an author, celebrity interviewer, model, filmmaker and hosts “Pandemic Cooking With Wendy,” a popular Youtube comedic cooking show born in the era of Covid-19, and TriVersity Talk, a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community.Tym Moss is a popular NYC singer, actor, and radio/tv host who recently starred in the hit indie film “JUNK” to critical acclaim.

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of 10 activities that need to be a part of your next visit to the Coachella Valley. His list includes: eating at Melvyn's, Arnold Palmer or Copley's, visiting the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and the Forever Marilyn statue, visiting the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, doing an architecture tour, visiting the Shields Date Farm, visiting the Desert Living Zoo, going on the Aerial tram, doing the Sunnylands tour, getting pool time and golfing.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawlSupport the show

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Rich Little, Legendary Impressionist, “The Man of a Thousand Voices” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Rich Little, is an iconic star who's been entertaining us for over 60 years with his incredibly accurate impersonations of celebrities and politicians.   He's dazzled us with his uncanny ability to channel everyone from Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne to Cary Grant, Jack Nicholson, Truman Capote, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, and dozens more - even Dr. Ruth, Carol Channing, Julia Child and Kermit the Frog.   He's perfected the voices of every US president since President Kennedy, and last year, he got rave reviews for his astounding portrayal on the New York stage of Richard Nixon, in George Bugatti's brilliant play, “Trial on the Potomac — The Impeachment of Richard Nixon”.    Our guest has appeared on hundreds of TV shows including Jackie Gleason, Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, Laugh-in, The Lucy Show, The Tonight Show, Hollywood Squares, and dozens more.   He's recorded 9 comedy albums.  He had his own TV variety show, and was the star of “KopyKats”, AND he's starred in 3 HBO specials.   And who can ever forget the Emmy-award winning special, “Rich Little's Christmas Carol”, which was a tour-de-force one-man show, with our guest portraying W.C. Fields as Scrooge, Humphrey Bogart as one of the ghosts, and Paul Lynde as Bob Cratchit.   This year he released a newly updated version of his fabulous book, entitled, “Rich Little:  People I've Known and Been”, with all proceeds going to benefit veterans, through the Gary Sinise Foundation.   He's won too many awards to mention, and he's the only celebrity to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Palm Springs Walk of Fame, the Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame in Toronto.    For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://therichlittle.com/https://www.facebook.com/therichlittlehttps://twitter.com/the_rich_littlehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/rich-little-productions-las-vegashttp://therichlittle.com/rlstore/product-category/books/ #RichLittle   #TheRichLittle   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

In this week's episode of Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast, host Jon Steinberg shares his list of the 10 unique walks of fame around Southern California. His list includes: the Hermosa Beach Surfing Walk of Fame, the Palm Springs Walk of Stars, the Aerospace Walk of Honors in Lancaster, the Long Beach Motor Sports Walk of Fame, the Rock Walk of Fame in Hollywood, the Grammy Walk of Fame in Downtown Los Angeles, the Surfing Walk of Fame in Huntington Beach, the Western Walk of Fame in Newhall and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.Instagram: @livinginthesprawlpodcastEmail: livinginthesprawlpodcast@gmail.comWebsite: www.livinginthesprawlpodcast.comCheck out our favorite CBD gummy company...it helps us get better sleep and stay chill. Use code "SPRAWL" for 20% off.  https://www.justcbdstore.com?aff=645Check out Goldbelly for all your favorite US foods to satisfy those cravings or bring back some nostalgia. Our favorites include Junior's Chessecakes from New York, Lou Malnati's deep dish pizza from Chicago and a philly cheesesteak from Pat's. Use the link https://goldbelly.pxf.io/c/2974077/1032087/13451 to check out all of the options and let them know we sent you.Use code "SPRAWL" for (2) free meals and free delivery on your first Everytable subscription.Support the podcast and future exploration adventures. We are working on unique perks and will give you a shout out on the podcast to thank you for your contribution!Living in the Sprawl: Southern California's Most Adventurous Podcast is on Podfanhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/sprawlSupport the show

The brilliant, multi-talented Frank Ferrante, has enjoyed a 35-year career in the theater as an actor, director and producer.At age 23, he debuted Off-Broadway in the title role in Groucho: A Life in Revue written by Arthur Marx, son of the legendary comedian Groucho Marx. For that role, Frank won New York's Theatre World Award and a New York Outer Critics Circle nomination. He revived the role in London's West End, where he was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for ‘Comedy Performance of the Year.' Since then, he's reprised the role more than 3,000 times in over 500 cities throughout the world primarily in his touring solo show An Evening With Groucho, which was filmed at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and re-titled Frank Ferrante's Groucho for broadcast on PBS.The Chicago Tribune named Frank a 2019 top ten theater performer for his work as comic host, The Caesar, in the cirque spectacular, Teatro ZinZanni – a role he's played for 20 years. At Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre, he directed and played the lead role of Pseudolus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, which the Wall Street Journal called one of the country's top 10 performances of 2017.In 1995, he directed and developed the world premiere of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Old Wicked Songs.On television, he played a speaking mime on Rob Corddry's Emmy Award-winning comedy, Childrens Hospital, and his voice can be heard on the animated series SpongeBob SquarePants and Garfield. In October 2021, Frank received a 'star' on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars for his contributions to theater.

Hello everybody my name is Dustin Pueschel and in today's episode I chat with the amazing comedy legend Tom Dreesen! Tom is an stand-up comedian and actor! Tom was a member of the first ever biracial comedy duo “Tim And Tom”. Tom was also Frank Sinatra's Opening act for 13 years where they frequently performed in front of crowds of over 20,000 people. Tom has made over 500 appearances on National Television as a stand up comedian. Tom has made 61 appearances on “The Tonight Show”, Tom also served as the guest host of “The Late Show With David Letterman”. Tom also has a Television stand-up comedy special called “Dreesen Street”. Tom was also a roaster on the TV special “The Dean Martin Roasts George Burns”. Tom was also a recurring celebrity panelist on the hit TV game show “Match Game”, Tom also was a celebrity guest on the hit TV game show “Beat The Clock”. As an actor Tom has appeared on hit TV shows such as Columbo, Murder She Wrote, Tom also had a major role on the hit TV show “WKRP In Cincinnati”. Tom also has a Golden Palm Star dedicated to him on the Palm Springs Walk of stars. In this episode Tom and I chat about Tom's experience being the opening act for Frank Sinatra, Tom's experience hosting “The Late Show With David Letterman” among many other things! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tracy talks about his work to have Edgar Rice Burroughs awarded a star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars. ERB has indeed been honored with a star. The next step is raising $15,000, which includes manufacturing, installing and maintaining the star, as well as the dedication ceremony and publicity. It's a chance for ERB fans to be a part of honoring the legacy of the greatest storyteller of the 20th Century. The GoFundMe page can be found here: https://gofund.me/a8781917 You can find Tracy's books HERE You can email us at: edgarsmailbag@gmail.com

Harvey Brownstone conducts another in-depth interview with Actress and Author of "Consider your Ass Kissed", the Fabulous Ruta Lee, star of Movies and Television about her career, her book and her work with The Thalians, who have raised over $35 million for mental health related causes over the past 60 years.  The Thalians are currently devoted to helping UCLA Operation Mend's brave military men and women heal the wounds of war. Not only in body, but mind and spirit as well.About Harvey's guest:One of Hollywood's most glamorous ladies, Ruta Lee is also one of its most multifaceted and top-notched civic contributors. Born in Montreal, Lee is the daughter of a Lithuanian tailor.  She was signed by MGM as the youngest of the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and subsequently in Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, as Tyrone Power's secret love in Witness for the Prosecution, and Frank Sinatra's leading lady in Sergeant's Three, to name but a few of the many films in her credits. Simultaneously, Lee launched into television, with over 2000 appearances on shows from Perry Mason to Power Rangers, Twilight Zone to Murder She Wrote, Hogan's Heroes to Love Boat, and Roseanne. Lee was also co-host on NBC's High Rollers with Alex Trebek, a regular on Hollywood Squares with Peter Marshall and made several television movies. She had series leads in CBS' Coming of Age and HBO's 1st and Ten. Her stints on the Bonnie Hunt Show remain among her favorites.Lee has headlined around the country in many musicals as Dolly, Annie, Molly, Peter Pan, Mame, Irene, Nelly, Irma, Rose, The Woman of the Year, and Madame in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, these are just a few of her leading lady roles.Critics have raved about all of her stage roles, but two stand out as favorites, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Goodbye Charlie. Meredith Willson said Ruta was "the greatest Molly of them all and had Ruta Lee created the role on Broadway, the original production would still be running."More recently she took a star turn in the critically acclaimed Steel Magnolias at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theater as well as Fort Worth's Casa Manana and Funny Business at the L.A.'s Coronet. She headlined 4 seasons to the hit musical revue, Senior Class at the Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs.She has been either chairman or president of The Thalians, a charitable organization which is committed to good mental health from pediatric to geriatric, for over 45 years… roles exchanged between herself and Debbie Reynolds. The Thalians honored Ruta Lee for her dedication to mental health, where she joined the ranks of previous honorees, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Lansbury and and Clint Eastwood, to name just a few.She has served as Commissioner on the Los Angeles Board of Environmental Quality and as a member of the Economic Development Board, acted as a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, was honored Woman of the Year by B'nai B'rith, received the Humanitarian Award from the Beverly Hills Business Women's Association as well as top honors from the City of Hope. Ruta is very proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Yellow Rose of Texas from President George W. Bush. Recently, she received Lithuania's highest honors from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace. Ruta is also the proud recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which added to her stars on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and the Celebrity Walk at the Thalians Mental Health Center, Cedars-Sinai, makes it a Triple Crown for a super gal. More recently, Ruta was honored as a "Woman of Achievement" by Northwood University, joining a roster of some of the most prestigious women in America.http://www.rutalee.com/https://www.facebook.com/Ruta-Lee-211

Certainly one of Hollywood's most glamorous ladies, Ruta Lee is also one of its most multifaceted and top-notched civic contributors. Born in Montreal, Lee is the daughter of a Lithuanian tailor. While at Hollywood High, Lee's career in show business began at the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre… as an usherette, then candy girl. She was quickly promoted to box office cashier and just as quickly fired. Her dancing was better than her math. She vowed to return to that famous courtyard (years later, talent and serendipity placed her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, directly in front of that box office from which she was fired).Soon after, she was signed by MGM as the youngest of the Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and subsequently in Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, as Tyrone Power's secret love in Witness for the Prosecution, and Frank Sinatra's leading lady in Sergeant's Three, to name but a few of the many films in her credits. Simultaneously, Lee launched into television, with over 2000 appearances on shows from Perry Mason to Power Rangers, Twilight Zone to Murder She Wrote, Hogan's Heroes to Love Boat, and Roseanne. Lee was also co-host on NBC's High Rollers with Alex Trebek, a regular on Hollywood Squares with Peter Marshall and made several television movies. She had series leads in CBS' Coming of Age and HBO's 1st and Ten. Her stints on the Bonnie Hunt Show remain among her favorites.As a young starlet, Ruta made international headlines when she convinced Khrushchev to release her  grandmother from the Soviet Union. She brought her to the U.S. where she lived her remaining years in the sunshine of freedom. She is grateful to all for the prayers that helped in that effort.Lee has headlined around the country in many musicals as Dolly, Annie, Molly, Peter Pan, Mame, Irene, Nelly, Irma, Rose, The Woman of the Year, and Madame in the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, these are just a few of her leading lady roles.Critics have raved about all of her stage roles, but two stand out as favorites, The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Goodbye Charlie. Lee's performance in the former was described by composer Meredith Willson as "the greatest Molly of them all and had Ruta Lee created the role on Broadway, the original production would still be running."More recently she took a star turn in the critically acclaimed Steel Magnolias at Garry Marshall's Falcon Theater as well as Fort Worth's Casa Manana and Funny Business at the L.A.'s Coronet. She headlined 4 seasons to the hit musical revue, Senior Class at the Annenberg Theater, Palm Springs.Lee is highly acclaimed for her leadership role in The Thalians, a charitable organization which is committed to good mental health from pediatric to geriatric. She has been either chairman or president for over 45 years… roles exchanged between herself and Debbie Reynolds. The Thalians honored Ruta Lee for her dedication to mental health, where she joined the ranks of previous honorees, Gene Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Mary Tyler Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Angela Lansbury and and Clint Eastwood, to name just a few.She has served as Commissioner on the Los Angeles Board of Environmental Quality and as a member of the Economic Development Board, acted as a national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society, was honored Woman of the Year by B'nai B'rith, received the Humanitarian Award from the Beverly Hills Business Women's Association as well as top honors from the City of Hope. Ruta is very proud to be the recipient of the prestigious Yellow Rose of Texas from President George W. Bush. Recently, she received Lithuania's highest honors from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace. Ruta is also the proud recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which added to her stars on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and the Celebrity Walk at the Thalians Mental Health Center, Cedars-Sinai, 

There’s a shining star for Robert and Helene Alexander on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars - installed last February during Modernism Week.  Although largely unknown outside of California, the Alexanders were critically important developers and builders to the expansion of Modernism. While other developers were afraid of Modernist design, as a lot still are today, sad to say, the Alexanders went all-in, working with important architects like William Cody and Bill Krisel to create thousands of homes we love around Palm Springs. Host George Smart talks with Jill Alexander Kitnick, daughter of the Alexanders, and Jim Harlan, author of a new book on the Alexanders.  Later in the show, George and Tom chat with special musical guest Colleen Duffy from Devil Doll, singing from her new album plus her biggest hit Bourbon in your Eyes. 

Host John Taylor and Gay Desert Guide's Brad Fuhr give you an early week preview of the coming events in #ILoveGayPalmSprings this March! Dance with a flash mob at village fest, honor a Hollywood pioneer on the famous Palm Springs Walk of the Stars, sing along with Cabaret at the Cultural Center it's all happening in the I Love Gay Palm Springs Podcast Episode 34! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host John Taylor and Comedian Shann Carr preview the weekend in #ILoveGayPalmSprings - Modernism Week Kicks Off! The Alexander Family is honored on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars, Design Expo, the Joy of Jell-O, Valentine's Day, Red Dress Tix, Her HRC, Look Ahead to International Bear Convergence, Dinah and White Party! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 24 I LOVE GAY PALM SPRINGS PODCAST Host John Taylor, comedian Shann Carr and Gay Desert Guide Brad Fuhr give you the lowdown on all things #ILoveGayPalmSprings, shows to see, events to attend, coming attractions and a heartfelt moment from Keisha D's Palm Springs Walk of the Stars dedication ceremony! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 23 THE I LOVE GAY PALM SPRINGS PODCAST This weekend we commemorate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. Host John Taylor, comedian Shann Carr and Gay Desert Guide Brad Fuhr talk about the events and entertainment you can choose from in these busy days of "season" in #ILoveGayPalmSprings. From Keisha D's star unveiling on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars to performances by Boys to Men, Dame Joan Collins and the Transgender Artists preparing for the opening of AsiaSF, ILGPS has  got you covered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EPISODE 19 I LOVE GAY PALM SPRINGS PODCAST In 2020, Host John Taylor, Comedian Shann Carr and Gay Desert Guide Brad Fuhr hereby resolve to bring you the best conversation, community and FUN in #ILoveGayPalmSprings! We'll preview the weekend as the Palm Springs International Film Festival kicks off. Brad has Hot Deals and Happy Hours! Shann Carr's cooking up a deliciously FUN dinner event with PSunderground and John Taylor interviews Chuck Yates and Michael Shaw of Dezart Performs. Tomorrow Udo Kier get's his star on the Palm Springs Walk of the Stars and the Coachella Valley is going to the dogs, eleven thousand of them! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm super honored to feature today's Extraordinary Women Radio guest, Dr. Sharron Stroud. Dr. Stroud is a woman dedicated to serving the planet. The slogan "Think Globally and Act Locally" would describe what she has been about for the past 40 years. She is an author, professional speaker, and a spiritual leader. She has served the New Thought movement for 42 years as a spiritual leader. Dr. Stroud has serves as the Spiritual Leader of Innerfaith Spiritual Center Worldwide in Palm Springs, CA. since 2001. She also serves as the Dean of the Institute of Successful Living. In our interview, Dr. Stroud shares life stories that have shaped her life and the wisdom she has earned along the way. She says that "Whatever the present moment is, act as if you chose it. Work with it." This is such a powerful statement. We talk about courage, confidence and callings. And yes, because Dr. Stroud is a Minister of Peace, we talk about peace on earth. Dr. Stroud is the President Elect of The International Foundation for World Peace and Research, in which she goes all over the world lecturing at Universities and Institutions of Learning. Most recently at the Cultural Arts Festival in India in January, The International Congress on Art, Science, Communication and Technology in Edinburgh, Scotland, Madonna University in Nigeria, Africa, the University of Istanbul Medical Center in Turkey, The University of Zagreb in Croatia, The University of African and Oriental Studies in London, England, Essen, Germany, Queen’s College in Cambridge England and Oslo, Norway. Her list of awards is impressive and lengthy and includes: The Palm Springs Human Rights Award 2017 & 2015 - Life Time Achievement Award for Service to her Nation from the White House signed by President Obama for her work in the field of Humanities. 2017 – Limitless Woman Award by the Limitless Woman Foundation Riverside County Woman of the Year Award 2016/2017 2015 - International Peace Prize given by Madonna University in Nigeria, Africa 2015 - Palm Springs Walk of Stars in the Field of Humanities / Minister of Peace The President of the United States Call to Service Award of Excellence from the White House, the highest acknowledgement a citizen can receive signed by President Obama for her work in the field of Humanities in 2010, and again July of 2014. Outstanding Service Award for the United Nations 100th Anniversary of the International Day of the Woman presented by the Women’s International Network. The International Athena / Terra Award of Service, from Palm Springs, CA The Woman of the Year Gold Medal of Honor 2009 was presented by the World Forum Federation in which over 40 countries were represented. Dr. Stroud was presented with the International Peace Prize 2008, inscribed: “Daring to Soar and Creating a Harmony of Humankind, by the authority of the United Cultural Convention, United States of America. International Woman of the Year 2012 awarded by the Cultural Convention, USA Dr. Stroud was an Ambassador representing the United States of America. In 2008. Dr. Stroud was named Top 100 Communicators of the World from the International Biographical Centre, Cambridge England. A Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack for receiving the Woman of the Year Gold Medal of Honor 2009 in Washington D.C. The Tesla Award for Communication – International Biographical Center 2010. Amazing Woman Award 2008 for Feminine Leadership at the Los Angeles, California Cultural Center. International Woman of the Year 2001 - The American Biographical Institute You can learn more about Dr. Stroud on the Innerfaith New Thought Spiritual Center Palm Springs Facebook page or on her Facebook page. Dr. Stroud carries a message of peace and harmony, while engaging in charitable acts of forgiveness and love – and I’m so honored to have Dr. Stroud with us today. Let’s meet Dr. Sharron Stroud.

USModernist Radio goes to Palm Springs each February for the incredibly popular Modernism Week.  It’s a fascinating array of sunshine, architecture, lectures, parties, tours, exhibits, and you can even order martinis for breakfast. Yes, you can do that anywhere but you'll feel glamorous in Palm Springs. USModernist Radio's George Smart was there with keynote speakers and other special guests who make Modernism Week a blast. The Kaufmann House is one of the most famous residences in Palm Springs.  Designed by Richard Neutra, it passed through a succession of owners and unfortunate renovations until Brent and Beth Harris brought it back to its original glory.  George talks about the house and it's journey from the past into the future with Brent Harris in a rare visit, poolside at the Kaufmann House. Hugh Kaptur is the last living major mid-century modern architect in Palm Springs. He's the Obiwan of Modernism, the last of the Jedi. Alongside other celebrated Palm Springs architects, such as E. Stewart Williams, Donald Wexler, Bill Cody, John Porter Clark, and Albert Frey, Kaptur created the Modernist vibe that Palm Springs is famous for, from hotels to fire stations to apartment complexes to houses. From the 1950's through today, he's been turning out head-turning award-winning architecture. Kaptur has a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. He was featured in the documentary Quiet Elegance.

By Elisa Parker The legacy of Lily Tomlin: “I’m more than happy to know that there was a kid named Elisa who regaled her younger siblings with Edith Ann stories.  That’s as much as anything can be.” ~Lily Tomlin   We’ve all had our childhood heroes whether it was Superman, Wonder Woman or Evel Knievel (speaking from a child of the 70s).  Mine was Lily Tomlin.  As a young girl I would tell stories as Edith Ann (one of Lily’s most famous characters) to my younger brothers and sister in the back of our station wagon.  Through Lily’s work I was introduced to the art of imitation and comedy.  She also inspired one of my first moments of activism for women.  As an eight year old girl the film 9-5 left quite the impression on me.  I decided (in my 4th grade kind of way) to make copies of the 9-5 lyrics and hand them out to every kid in my school.  I was determined to spread the story of everyday women in the workforce, women who were taking matters into their own hands. In a successful career that spans over forty years Lily Tomlin has served as a power figure for women in the media.  She has received numerous awards including six Emmys, one Tony, one Grammy, two Peabody Awards and most recently she and partner Jane Wagner were honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Fame.  In addition to being an American icon she is an activist who puts her passion into action for women’s rights and animal protection.  Tomlin can be found on the website for women www.wowowow.com and participates with other celebrities to create an on-line community which is run by women for women.  She is also narrating the HBO documentary, An Apology to Elephants. My connection with Lily Tomlin came full circle as I recently interviewed her as part of See Jane Do.  Within the 60 minutes of our conversation Lily shared her greatest memories around her personal idols (like Lucille Ball and Ruth Draper) and fellow co-stars like Jane Fonda, Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen, Eve Ensler and Dolly Parton.  She talks about the War on Women and her response to Rush Limbagh’s attack on Sarah Fluke (as told through Ernestine).  We discussed what the movie 9-5 would look like now in 2012 and her current projects like a new Edith Ann game app and a TV pilot where she plays Reba McIntire’s mother.  I’m not sure my sense of connection to Lily Tomlin is because she exudes a sense of wonderment in characters like Edith Ann, the sassiness of Ernestine or the strength and wit of Violet in 9-5.  Perhaps it’s just because Lily Tomlin is the real deal.  She truly lives out her passion and as an award winning comedian and actress she’s obviously doing something right.  

Fleet Easton, is known as the Prince of Palm Springs.  He recently also was presented with a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. He plays many celebrity events in Palm Springs as well as numerous restaurants and night clubs every week. He has appeared in several plays in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. He has also performed at several events in the Menifee area over the years. He is a seasoned entertainer born in Akron, Ohio. He began his show business career by appearing in many musical productions at the Goodyear Musical Theater. He has an extensive background in dance, acting and singing. He studied at American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Arts and took master classes at the world-renowned Julliard School. He has toured nationall, and has also been in several plays  Since being in California he has become one of the stars of the Cabaret there and won the Desert Idol competition in 2008. He is a sought out performer because he is amazing.Fleet also volunteers for many non profits like "Well In The Desert" an organization  in Palm Springs providing hot meals for those in need.  Fleets believes, that to move forward in life you must give back and do all you can with what you have where you are. Even though he is performing in Palm Springs that night he is making time to perform (sings &dances) at our event. We are also  excited to have him be part of this wonderful event. He has received numerous awards for his charitable and performing works including the Call To Service Award from former President Obama check out his website at www.fleeteaston.com   

It's the 100th episode! And who better to celebrate with than a true comedy veteran like Mr. Tom Dreesen. Not only did Tom give Kira wonderful stand up advice, very useful parenting advice, but he also had a list of smarty smart books to read that would put even the most obsessed self help junkie to shame. Tom's career has taken many twists and turns over the years. He first began as part of the first bi-racial comedy team with Tim Reid. What would be the next step for him to take? Well, to tour with Frank Sinatra all across the country of course. Tom has made over 500 appearances on national television as a stand-up comedian, including more that 60 appearances on The Tonight Show. And did you know if you want to disrespect Tom, you could actually piss on him? That's right. In 1999, he received a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars. But I wouldn't recommend it. He's from Chicago. He knows people. Website: tomdreesen.com