Podcast appearances and mentions of Rich Little

“This podcast will self-destruct in 5 seconds…”We've often talked on this show about the potential of science fiction to become science fact. It's fairly common for even the most out-there concepts discussed here to be on the verge of becoming reality, even if they don't yet fly in the real world, they sometimes will soon. It's more rare for us to tackle a concept that seemed like pure fantasy at the time but that has almost become reality in the present day.But such is the case with Mission: Impossible III and the voice cloning device. As you'll see in this week's episode, this is one piece of spy tech that is suddenly no longer as unrealistic as it was in 2006 when the movie was released. But perhaps more relevant for today are the ethical implications around the existing technology's use…or misuse, as is so often sadly the case.Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to check out the latest episode of Does it Fly? to learn more…Watch the video version of this episode here! https://youtu.be/9fRFdjq0iR4SUGGESTED VIEWING The Mission: Impossible franchise now encompasses a whopping eight movies when you factor in the release of this year's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. Something tells us that movie isn't the final anything for these movies, but that's another story. ANYWAY…Our episode today is based primarily around Mission: Impossible III, directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Abrams, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci. And if those names sound familiar to folks tuning in to this Roddenberry production, you're right, and Tamara gets into just how pivotal this movie ended up being for Paramount and some other key franchises in the episode. Hold your horses, we'll get to it!FURTHER READING Do you want to delve a little deeper into the facts, concepts, and stories Hakeem and Tamara referenced in today's episode? Of course you do!Voice Cloning via A.I.As Hakeem points out, this technology seemed pretty far-fetched in 2006 when Mission: Impossible III was released, but actually exists (kinda) today! While there are websites out there that will allow you to enter text and get audio that mimics a celebrity voice, we're not super sure how we feel about that. But here's a pretty well regarded text to voice A.I. service for you to play around with.The Physiology of Voice ChangingFor a quick overview of how your voice actually works, you'll want to go here. This should give you a new appreciation for how impressionists are able to uncannily mimic other human voices (not to mention non-human sounds). Think of legends like Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, or the incomparable Rich Little for people who didn't need tech to do this. It's the kind of thing that everyone thinks they can do, but it's a unique talent when it can be done right.Noise CancelationIt's obviously not a 1:1 ratio here, but the science of how noise canceling headphones work is informative when it comes to how this theoretical device might be able to change your voice in real time as you're speaking. That Poem is RealThe poem that Philip Seymour Hoffman's Owen Davian is forced to read at gunpoint in this movie in order to get his voice saying every possible sound in the English language? It's real and it has a kind of amusing story from its author behind it.The Mission: Impossible and Star Trek ConnectionSome of what Tamara details about the early production and creative struggles of Mission: Impossible III can be found here. For some earlier connections between the Star Trek and Mission: Impossible franchises, check this out!The Challenges of Voice ActorsA.I. has become a central issue in the labor struggles facing all creative talent recently, including actors. Fortunately, one group of voice actors has banded together to try and get more recognition for their craft.WANT MORE FROM DOES IT FLY?The Mission: Impossible movies follow in the tradition of the James Bond franchise in their embrace of wild but plausible technology. We took a look at not one, not two, but three pieces of such tech in our episode on Goldfinger which you can watch here.Final Destination Bloodlines is in theaters now and we went back to the very beginning to examine the central concept of the franchise. Watch it here!FOLLOW US!Stay in the loop! Follow DoesItFly? on YouTube and TikTok and let us know what you think! Subscribe to Does It Fly? Pod: https://www.youtube.com/@doesitflypod?sub_confirmation=1And don't forget to follow Roddenberry Entertainment:Instagram: @RoddenberryOfficial Facebook: RoddenberryBluesky: @roddenberrypod.bsky.socialFor Advertising Inquiries: doesitfly@roddenberry.comCheck out the official Does it Fly? playlist, too!

IT'S OUR PARTY AND WE'LL QUOTE IF WE WANT TO! JAMES GONIS, SHAWN SHERIDAN, LARRY STROTHE, and MATT WEINHOLD, choose their words carefully for one of Monster Party's most beloved games. We're taking the stage for another round of genre film dialogue karaoke that we're calling... QUOTE JAM 2025!!! Once again, the rules are simple: We each take turns reciting a quote from a horror, science fiction, or fantasy film, and the rest of us must guess the movie in question. But trust us, it can be a lot harder than it sounds.  Ideally, when we play this game, we do our best to deliver the most dramatic reading our humble acting skills can provide. This can often result in a series of shaky actor impersonations that would make Rich Little cringe. Well, cringe no more Monster Partiers, because in this episode, we have a talent who puts the "impress" in impression. Not only is our guest a gifted improviser and voice actor, but he is also the founder of the historic San Francisco landmark, COBB'S COMEDY CLUB! Please welcome back, the man of a thousand voices... TOM SAWYER! WITH APOLOGIES TO THE MC5... KICK OUT THE QUOTE JAM!  

Welcome to Rich Little Reads, a series for readers and wannabe readers.This week, Kim sits down with Hollywood legend and powerhouse film producer Will Packer to unpack his new book, Who Better Than You?—a mindset manual meets memoir that reads like a masterclass in confidence, risk, and long-term success.Will shares how he went from delivering newspapers to producing Think Like a Man, Girls Trip and the Oscars, why "healthy arrogance" is essential, and what it really takes to stay on top once you get there. They get into how to protect your energy, ignore the gatekeepers, and stop waiting for someone to “pick” you. Because the truth is—success doesn't come from playing it safe. It comes from betting big, acting like you belong, and knowing exactly who you're here to serve.And yes, we talk about what it means to “stay hot.” So, think you'll read it?THE GOOD STUFFFollow Will - HEREBuy Who Better Than You? by Will Packer- HERESubmit Your Confessions - HERELET'S BE FRIENDSSTEP 1 : Give us a 5-STAR reviewSTEP 2: Follow RLBG on Instagram - HERESTEP 3: Join the RLBG Community for access to exclusive events & LIVE girl talks - HERESTEP 4: Follow the International Pop Star @SliimKim on TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM

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Welcome to Rich Little Reads, a new series for readers and wannabe readers.Have you read New Methods for Women? This week, Kim sits down with author and serial entrepreneur Sharmadean Reid to unpack her bold manifesto on independence, money, and power. Because power isn't given, it's taken—and it starts with rewriting your playbook. Shar breaks down how to avoid the scarcity mindset, choose the front row to your life wisely, and stop making yourself small. They dive into the founder vs. employee mindset, why women need to stop seeking validation from their bosses, and how to focus on “Important Work” instead of just staying busy. As for the cost of success… You don't know it until you pay it—and you might not even want it... So, think you'll read it?Follow Sharmadean - HEREFollow New Methods for Women - HEREBuy New Methods for Women by Sharmadean Reid - HEREShar's "The Ultimate Smart Girl Top 127 Books You Must Read " - HERESubmit Your Confessions - HERELET'S BE FRIENDS...STEP 1 : Give us a 5-STAR reviewSTEP 2: Follow RLBG on Instagram - HERESTEP 3: Join the RLBG Community for access to exclusive events & LIVE girl talks - HERESTEP 4: Follow the International Pop Star @SliimKim on TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM

The BEEvent, hosted annually by the Linn County Master Gardeners, provides gardeners and small farmers with essential knowledge and practical tools to support and protect bee pollinators. This week, Master Gardeners Ranee Webb and Rich Little join us to share what's in store for this year's event. Register for BEEvent: https://www.linnmastergardeners.com/beevent Information on Mason bees and BeeNotes: https://www.linnmastergardeners.com/pollinator-info  

On Huckabee, Gov. Huckabee's appointment to Israel means that the Huckabee Show will be drawing to a close after 7 1/2 years and 380 episodes, but you don't want to miss the stellar lineup gracing the Huckabee stage for the send off! Rich Little and Chonda Pierce lead a hilarious round of "Law or 'Naw," Gary Sinise shares an update on his latest project and Rep. James Comer talks exposing the corruption of the Biden Administration. This special episode also has so music, laughter and celebration tucked into every heartwarming moment, so don't miss this incredible FINALE episode of Huckabee! Missed last week's episode? Check it out here! WATCH Huckabee episodes for free on TBN+! Huckabee is America's favorite “front porch” talk show, coming to you weekly from TBN's famed Trinity Music City in Nashville. Hosted by former Arkansas governor and popular conservative commentator Mike Huckabee, the hour-long program is a down-home slice of wholesome Americana in all of its patriotic, God-honoring, and family-friendly glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TRASH ON THE TUBE: RICH LITTLE'S ROBIN HOOD A holiday tradition continues and ends with today's show. In 2022, we celebrated the season with Rich Little's “star-studded” retelling of A Christmas Carol and we give it another go with Rich Little's impression-laden Robin Hood. Is it festive? No. Is it fun? Try again. Did we… Read More »Trash on the Tube: Rich Little's Robin Hood

Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.Sailing by Christopher Cross, https://lickd.lnk.to/boJZ6fID!++++NIGHT+DREAMS+TALK+RADIO+ License ID: l01kmAwGyjJIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/2499b92c963c4df295ab0375c59aab2fMusic licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.That Sweet Love You Give (Sure Goes A Long Long Way) by Steve Forbert, https://lickd.lnk.to/hdjAsEID!++++NIGHT+DREAMS+TALK+RADIO+ License ID: OVqRvnEgqk7Jim is the creator and host of EXTRATERRESTRIAL REALITY, a podcast which can be found on QUIRK ZONE on YouTube, and on UFO - EXTRATERRESTRIAL REALITY on Spotify. Jim's interest in UFOs and aliens was spurred by an encounter he had with what he believes was an extraterrestrial being that appeared in his bedroom when he was almost nine-years-old in 1977 in Mahanoy Plane, Pennsylvania, and a close-up sighting of a UFO in 1994 while night fishing with a friend near Hazleton, Pennsylvania. Jim is also a former newspaper reporter who covered local governments for newspapers in Iowa, Hawaii and Pennsylvania over a period of 14 years, from 1996 through 2010.Lithuania's highest honor from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace and this past week, Ruta Lee was presented a new honored by Lithuanian Pres. Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady DianaRuta Lee's famous Hollywood Estate served as the perfect backdrop to receive a visit from Lithuanian Pres. Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana, with Lithuanian Ambassador To US Audra Plepyte in attendance. The President and First Lady remarked on how the visit to the estate gave them the rare experience of Hollywood's golden era, as the former home of entertainment icons, Rita Hayworth and Orson Wells.  In addition to the Hollywood luminaries that were imagined to have gathered at galas in the estates palacios living room, or having dinners of 20 or more in the dinning hall, as well as the thought of Ms Hayworth and Mr Wells themselves making an entrance on the grand staircase, is like stepping back in time, as mental images of “Citizen Kane” come to mind. The home still entertains Hollywood elite as guests of Ms Lee, past and present including George Chakiris, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Alex Trebeck, Michael Feinstein, Carol Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gary-s-night-dreams-talk-radio--2788432/support.

What's up, dudes? Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa and Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast join me to talk all about 1980's “The Christmas Raccoons!” It's an ”Inception”-like dream/reality hybrid of pink aardvarks lumber barons and talking raccoons. It's also Canadian and narrated by Rich Little.The trees begin to disappear rapidly. Someone is cutting them down, and Ranger Dan has to solve the mystery. As he goes off into the wilderness leaving his poor children at home, some plucky raccoons soon find their own dwelling chopped. Ralph, Melissa, and lazy Bert were decorating for Christmas too. What a shame. As they investigate, they mistake the ranger's children for the tree cutters and sneak into their cabin. It turns out, however, that the culprit is Cyril Sneer. The raccoons, along with their new sheepdog friend Schaeffer ambush Cyril, and get him to discontinue his assault on the Forest. Subsequently they move into the tree in front of the cabin.College educated nerdy son? Check. Raccoon stockings? Got ‘em. Christmas tree Yggdrasil upon which Midgard hangs as an ornament? Definitely! So grab your coat, put on your scarf, and sled down to this episode on “The Christmas Raccoons!”Christmas Podcasts PodcastFB: @christmaspods IG: @christmaspods Twitter: @ChristmasPods Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

TVC 659.4: Ed welcomes back Rich Little, America's Master Mimic, and the dean of impressionists. Rich will bring his record-breaking one-man Las Vegas show to the Laugh Factory Covina, 104 North Citrus Avenue in Covina, California, on Sunday, Sept. 8 for one night only beginning at 7pm. Go to tixr.com/groups/laughfactorycovina for tickets and more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TVC 659.5: Rich Little, America's Master Mimic and the dean of impressionists, talks to Ed about some of the many U.S. presidents whose voices he's impersonated over the years, including Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan. Rich will bring his record-breaking one-man Las Vegas show to the Laugh Factory Covina on Sunday, Sept. 8 for one night only beginning at 7pm. Go to tixr.com/groups/laughfactorycovina for tickets and more information.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich Little has boldly done impressions of presidents for presidents! The man of a thousand voices is a show biz legend who has been delighting audiences for decades. His new one-man show is a multi-media event that includes TV highlights, his spectacular sketches and, of course, his phenomenal impressions! Rich joins us to give voice (often not his own!) to his unique show biz history!Rich Little's first impersonations were of Canadian political leaders in his home country. His buddy Mel Torme sang his praises to Judy Garland who was blown away by his take on her A Star Is Born co-star James Mason and his appearance on her show launched him into the iconic, glittering age of 60s show biz! It was a time when the impressions he mastered were instantly recognizable and are still indelibly so… Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Don Rickles, Jimmy Stewart, Jack Benny and George Burns. Rich's appearances on Dean's roasts had him doing impressions of huge stars right in front of them while the rest of show biz intently surveyed their reaction.  He has opened for Las Vegas superstars and broken the record for the longest running one man show in Vegas history.  He has made hundreds of TV appearances, nine comedy albums, and three HBO specials. He's befriended Presidents, guest-hosted The Tonight Show and entertained The Queen! Rich joins us with voices and stories! Which Hollywood Squares star openly hated Rich's impression of him? How did Rich incur the wrath of Bette Davis and tick off Johnny Carson? And the Judge who swore Rich in as an American citizen asked him to read the Pledge Of Allegiance as what movie star?All is revealed! Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin Dunne and Wyatt Earp and The Cowboy War on Netflix. Path Points of Interest:Rich LittleRich Little at the Laugh Factory Covina on 9/8/24Rich Little on WikipediaRich Little on FacebookRich Little on InstagramPeople I've Known and Been by Rich LittleRich Little on the Dean Martin Roast of Jack BennyRich Little on Jackie GleasonRich Little on Judy GarlandThe Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir by Griffin DunneWyatt Earp And The Cowboy War - Netflix

Today Alison interviews Legendary comedian and impressionist Rich Little

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On Huckabee, it's been a refreshingly good week in terms of weeding out the woke and wimpy in the world of U.S. politics. Sen. Tim Scott joins Gov. Huckabee to weigh in on the most stunning presidential debate in recent history and breaks down what this means for the upcoming election. Duane Chapman, "Dog the Bounty Hunter," speaks of his conversion to Christianity while Coffey Anderson salutes our troops with "Mr. Red, White and Blue." And don't miss Rich Little and Rich Natoli bringing you a presidential press conference montage that you'll NEVER forget! Don't miss all this and more on Huckabee! Find out more about Mike Huckabee's recent trip to Taiwan and the heartbreaking story of two missionaries who were killed in Haiti. WATCH Huckabee episodes for free on TBN+: https://www.tbnplus.com/c/sy/LPumBr4Z Huckabee is America's favorite “front porch” talk show, coming to you weekly from TBN's famed Trinity Music City in Nashville. Hosted by former Arkansas governor and popular conservative commentator Mike Huckabee, the hour-long program is a down-home slice of wholesome Americana in all of its patriotic, God-honoring, and family-friendly glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 24-31, 1964 This week Ken welcomes BACK to the show, author of the new book "James Bond and the Sixties Spy Craze", Tom Shubilla. Ken and Tom discuss the cold war, spy culture, how we looked at spies different each decade after WWII, James Bond, Euro Spy, Japanese Spy flicks, surfing and spying, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Tupperware parties, Abe Lincoln, wrestling, Johnny Quest, The Saint, Lawrence Welk, Gilligan's Island, The Outer Limits, The Rolling Stones on Ed Sullivan, Halloween episodes, Bachelor Father, The Addams Family, Don Rickles, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Car 54, Where Are You?, Jack Benny, Children in Danger, Patty Duke, Shindig, computerized election coverage, Steve Allen, Rich Little, The Flintstones, Andy Williams, real world leaders in spy movies, The Finale Programme, Rob Hill, being a monster kid and a preview of Thom's next book. 

Today on another encore edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to actor/impressionist Jim Meskimen, son of actor Marion Ross. We speak to Jim (and his many guises – he really has an amazing ear for voices) about growing up the child of everyone's favorite TV mum, Mrs. C., Marion Cunningham from the 70s TV juggernaut Happy Days. We also delve into his mother's ‘issues' with her onscreen husband Tom Bosley but you are going to have to read her book, My Days: happy and Otherwise for those juicy details. Our conversation with Jim centers around his years growing up with a single parent mother who struggled to make it in Hollywood after her divorce from Jim's father. But we also talk about the salad days as well – checking out the set of Happy Days and the very homey, family atmosphere that show provided.  What started as a chance meeting with a casting director led his mother to becoming a household name in very little time at all. We also spoke to Jim about his years acting in film and TV and commercials (he was Colonel Sanders after all in numerous KFC ads), his then-recent film Gaslight as well as his ‘breakthrough' on America's Got Talent with his amazing impressions, I mean Jim-pressions. (Ahem). Plus we hear some terrific stories about Rich Little, Phyllis Diller and Clark Gable that you won't want to miss. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast. Another child of a celebrity, interviewed by a child of a celebrity. Take a listen.

The NFL Draft takes over Detroit, Columbia University protests, Drew v. Rich Little, a Foreigner beef, Reggie Bush gets his Heisman Trophy back, more Woke Dad, a new Bonerline, Meghan Markel's lifestyle brand, and Trudi advocates for the bus. Despite being burnt, Drew's heading downtown to see Frank Caliendo. Rich Little has been haunting Drew since college, but Drew might have the last laugh. Rich is still out there doing impressions, but 95% of them are people that died decades ago. Rolling Stone Magazine talks to Lou Gramm about Foreigner making the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Drew finds the biggest Foreigner fan possibly ever on YouTube who makes us aware of the "penis measuring" contest that occurred during the reunion concert at Jones Beach in 2017. Phish played an incredible show at the Sphere in Las Vegas. It even made Price is Right host Drew Carey consider swearing off sex. Cypress Hill and The Pharcyde played the Fillmore in Detroit and set a record for the most marijuana consumed in one building in one night. The NFL Draft is finally here and taking over all of downtown Detroit.  Trudi pushes hard for everyone to take the bus to the draft. The Heisman Trust is returning their 2005 Heisman Trophy to Reggie Bush. Michael Michaels (great name) made one of the worst bets in trying to secure Reggie as a client. Former NFL TE Rob Gronkowski's girlfriend Camille Kostek is Maxim's new cover model. In other news, Maxim is still a thing. Ted Lasso star Sam Richardson is back in town for the NFL Draft. We may never know why The Detroiters hate the old Drew and Mike WRIF show. Our audience really responded to Woke Dad and his made up stories. Thankfully, he has some new whoppers. It looks like there's no way to stop the protests at Columbia University. Is the term "Genocide" played out? Some people are saying that the new "Detroit" sign has been defaced with dongs. The FTC declares noncompete clauses to be what we all thought they were- total BS. Some salary employees are about to make some overtime pay. Google fired 50 employees that protested their own companies' products for "helping" Israel. Joe Biden still has trouble reading his teleprompter. Brandon The Plant Guy does not want TikTok banned. Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex set a new YouTube record thanks to remixes. Joy Mode brings you the Bonerline! Use promo code DREW. Call or text 209-66-Boner to communicate with the show. David Pecker testifies in Donald Trump's trial about how the National Enquirer made up stories to help the former President. Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff are completely tapped out. Now that Meghan Markel has cashed in with a new podcasting deal, she delays putting out new episodes. CBS News exposed how dating apps like Match.com don't really care about users' safety. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

CHRIS SLUSARENKO (EYELIDS, REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE, GUIDED BY VOICES) stops by The Geoff and Whisp Show when the guys were not expecting a guest. Farmer Dan stops by to talk about Shetland Creameries. They talk about Chris' podcast, REVOLUTIONS PER MOVIE and Farmer Dan's exploding podcasting career. Art Spart also covers weather as the greater Verde Valley is under a "Tormato Warning!" Will Chris make it through the entire show or will Producer Scotty just keep slipping him Benadryl pills to swallow? Will we ever figure out why kids are going nuts for Rich Little impressions on TikTok right now?! That's all on this episode of 108.9 The Hawk - The World's Greatest Podcast About A Fictional Classic Rock Radio Station! Sponsored by: Weird Airport Burritos Juggggs Mug Emporium Sharney's And ChatBot Therapy Chris Slusarenko is a musician with such bands as Eyelids & Guided By Voices and was the owner of Clinton Street Video, an independent rental store for over 22 years in Portland, Oregon.  He is also the host of Revolutions Per Movie, a podcast where he is joined by actors, musicians, comedians, writers & directors who each week pick out their favorite music documentary, musical, music-themed fiction film, or music videos to discuss. Fun, weird, and insightful, Revolutions Per Movie is a deep dive into our life-long obsessions where music and film collide. Check the show out here: https://shows.acast.com/revolutionspermovie 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Listen. Subscribe. Tell your friends. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts   FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@1089thehawk SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk https://www.tiktok.com/@1089thehawk https://bsky.app/profile/1089thehawk.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@1089thehawk The Hawk will be back next week with “How To Open A Business On Hog Street with Natasha Vaynblat!”

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

There's something rotten in the heritage club and everyone is aghast, including the character actors who aren't in this movie. Patreon: www.patreon.com/ditchdiggers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchdiggerslistenershole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ditchdiggerspodcasts Find out more at http://tradingplacesminute.com

00 - Microphone Fiend - Eric B. and Rakim 1:08 - Disclaimer 1:31 - Show intro 2:28 - Show opens with the guys 5:12 - Dannon talks about his boxing career (distorted audio in the beginning) 9:36 - The guys recap their week.  17:59 - Pet peeves you have with your mate 29:55 - National Lying Day - What's the biggest lie you've told and the biggest lied told to you. 33:59 - Nakia calls in 40:01 - Interview with animator and producer Bruce W. Smith (Be Be Kids, Proud Family) 46:41 - Bruce discusses Be Be Kids 51:09 - Current position - Writing process 52:50 - Working with Louie Anderson, Rich Little and John Witherspoon 55:04 - Looking for a dancing bear? 1:01:00 - Why Bruce is a fan of the show 1:03:50 - Bruce shares stolen Mustang story 1:11:38 - Fast food minimum wage $20 in California 1:18:39 - $30 Million Heist 1:22:16 - Who would snitch amongst the crew? 1:25:31 - Pitbulls cause $3000 in damage to an SUV 1:29:00 - Teeder's Sport's Ticker 1:29:41 - LSU Game - Angela Reese 1:40:45 - Jet Beauty of the Week 1:42:28 - The Spit with Dannon Green - John Salley on being mad at woman for going after their money.  1:48:16 - Dating an older woman 1:54:32 - Thank you all for donating! 1:56:14 - Lewis ask Speedy about his wife https://patron.podbean.com/inamansworld cash.app/$morrismediastudios Zelle: contact@morrismediastudios.com

(3:20) Who's in your Final Four? (11:50) Derek Jones the Play by Play voice for Princeton Men's Basketball gives a preview of UNLV's NIT opponent. (35:50) We should all go see Rich Little at the Tropicana while we can.

No cabe duda que La Pantera Rosa es una serie de dibujos animados clásica que nunca muere. Sus episodios pueden verse hoy día en Youtube y algunos de los que me oyen puede que los disfrutaran en su día en televisión. Sin duda rememorar sus episodios puede proporcionarnos unas risas. La Pantera Rosa es una serie de dibujos animados creada por el director estadounidense Friz Freleng en 1963. El personaje principal es una pantera de color rosa que vive aventuras cómicas y surrealistas, a menudo acompañada por otros personajes como el Inspector Clouseau, el Hombre Blanco o la Hormiga y el Oso Hormiguero. La serie se caracteriza por su humor absurdo, su música de jazz y su ausencia de diálogos. En este podcast, voy a compartir con vosotros algunas curiosidades sobre La Pantera Rosa que quizás no conocías. ¿Sabías que la pantera no tenía nombre hasta 1969? ¿O que el primer episodio fue un corto animado que acompañaba a la película del mismo nombre? ¿O que la pantera ha sido interpretada por varios actores de voz, entre ellos Mel Blanc, Rich Little y Matt Frewer? Si quieres saber más sobre estos y otros datos interesantes, escucha el podcast. Puedes leer más y comentar en mi web, en el enlace directo: https://luisbermejo.com/elegir-un-nombre-zz-podcast-05x28/ Puedes encontrarme y comentar o enviar tu mensaje o preguntar en: WhatsApp: +34 613031122 Paypal: https://paypal.me/Bermejo Bizum: +34613031122 Web: https://luisbermejo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZZPodcast/ X (twitters): https://x.com/LuisBermejo y https://x.com/zz_podcast Instagrams: https://www.instagram.com/luisbermejo/ y https://www.instagram.com/zz_podcast/ Canal Telegram: https://t.me/ZZ_Podcast Canal WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va89ttE6buMPHIIure1H Grupo Signal: https://signal.group/#CjQKIHTVyCK430A0dRu_O55cdjRQzmE1qIk36tCdsHHXgYveEhCuPeJhP3PoAqEpKurq_mAc Grupo Whatsapp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FQadHkgRn00BzSbZzhNviThttps://chat.whatsapp.com/BNHYlv0p0XX7K4YOrOLei0

Recently, the legendary actress Ruta Lee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny Face, Witness for the Prosecution) received Lithuania's highest honor from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace and this past week, Ruta Lee was presented a new honored by Lithuanian Pres. Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady DianaRuta Lee's famous Hollywood Estate served as the perfect backdrop to receive a visit from Lithuanian Pres. Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana, with Lithuanian Ambassador To US Audra Plepyte in attendance. The President and First Lady remarked on how the visit to the estate gave them the rare experience of Hollywood's golden era, as the former home of entertainment icons, Rita Hayworth and Orson Wells. In addition to the Hollywood luminaries that were imagined to have gathered at galas in the estates palacios living room, or having dinners of 20 or more in the dinning hall, as well as the thought of Ms Hayworth and Mr Wells themselves making an entrance on the grand staircase, is like stepping back in time, as mental images of “Citizen Kane” come to mind. The home still entertains Hollywood elite as guests of Ms Lee, past and present including George Chakiris, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Alex Trebeck, Michael Feinstein, Carol Channing, Hugh O'Brien, Sally Struthers, Debbie Reynolds and the Rat Pack and many more. During the recent state gathering, with lunch prepared by “Star Chef” Joey Santos, Ms Lee was presented with a gorgeous Lithuanian glass art sculpture, in gratitude for her lifelong connection to and pride in her Lithuanian Heritage. Ms Lee's connection to her old work roots in Lithuania, stem from her grandmother, whose release from Siberia made international headlines, and the subject in her recently released, best-selling memoirs title “Consider Your Ass Kiss.” A title referencing the actions required and gratitude for the monumental effort to bring her family to America from Russia during The Cold War. At the time her grandmother made all the news and even went on Johnny Carson with her. In 2019 she returned to Lithuania as principal speaker for The Women's Day Convention. During her visit, she spent precious time with the now former President and Alma and had the pleasure of meeting the soon to be elected new President Gitanas Nauseda. Today, Ruta is still an important celebrity ambassador to Lithuania, with acknowledgements by the country of her families roots, as proven by this weeks state dinner in her grand old Hollywood home.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gary-s-night-dreamers-talk-radio-show--2788432/support.

“I might not like it, but I played it.” / “Everything keeps charging us more and giving us less.” / “If Jack Lelaine and Liberace had a baby.” / “The Rich Little of podcasting.” / “Tune in Tokyo harder than ever.” All this can be heard in this episode, along with the following topics: A […]

The Babiez begin a new holiday tradition by exchanging televised holiday specials with each other, for your listening pleasure and their viewing agony! This year's selections: Joe Pera Helps You Pick Out the Perfect Christmas Tree, Ziggy's Gift, and Rich Little's A Christmas Carol, featuring the wonderful talents of Joe Pera and animator Richard Williams as well as the crimes of impressionist Rich Little. Fair warning: the dang GRINCH stole a couple of our audio tracks, so the audio is a tad lower quality than normal. But there are episodes of much bigger podcasts that sound way worse! This sounds fine, honestly!

The Babiez begin a new holiday tradition by exchanging televised holiday specials with each other, for your listening pleasure and their viewing agony! This year's selections: Joe Pera Helps You Pick Out the Perfect Christmas Tree, Ziggy's Gift, and Rich Little's A Christmas Carol, featuring the wonderful talents of Joe Pera and animator Richard Williams as well as the crimes of impressionist Rich Little. Fair warning: the dang GRINCH stole a couple of our audio tracks, so the audio is a tad lower quality than normal. But there are episodes of much bigger podcasts that sound way worse! This sounds fine, honestly!

Eddie Deezen joins me to discuss 1941; working with Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, and Christopher Lee; Midnight Madness and tough night shoots; loving most of the cast; doing a pilot with Ally Sheedy that didn't get picked up; doing a back door pilot on The Facts of Life; co-starring on Punky Brewster; going to The Tonight Show and getting his foot run over by Paul McCartney; Beverly Hills Vamp with Britt Eckland, Tim Conway Jr., and Pat McCormick; playing the ponies; starting as a standup at the Comedy Store and being gonged by Paul Williams on The Gong Show and its aftermath. Impressionist Zach W. Arnold joined me and impersonated George Burns; talks about being in character; sang like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin; discusses his natural singing voice; sings as Ringo Starr; discusses blogging the city of Orlando' playing Ringo in two Beatles tribute bands; what's it like to be in a tribute band; impersonated every US President from JFK to Biden; discusses Rich Little; finding a new take on an impression; Robert DeNiro, Dustin Hoffman, and Matthew McConnaughy; his take on Cheech and Chong; I do John Travolta and Robin Williams; we discuss impressionists Roger Kabler, DC Follies cast members John Roarke and Louise DuArt, Jeff DeHart, and Kevin Pollack; Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau; Zach does Don Rickles and I introduce his John Wayne as Johnny Carson; impersonates Jimmy Stewart, Truman Capote and Paul Lynde; discusses Dana Carvey, Harry Shearer, Jim Carrey, and Rodney Dangerfield; impersonates Alan Thicke and Tom Brokaw; impersonating Eddie Deezen to Eddie Deezen; impersonating the Klumps; his philosophy of comedy; impersonates Katharine Hepburn, Joan Rivers, Ed Wynn, and Andy Rooney; discusses his grandmothers fascination with Andy Rooney;

Ruta Lee, the legendary actress known for her captivating performances in classic films such as "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers," "Funny Face," and "Witness for the Prosecution," recently achieved a remarkable milestone in her illustrious career. At a magnificent ceremony held in the Vilnius Presidential Palace, Ruta Lee was bestowed with Lithuania's highest honour by President Valdas Adamkus, marking a profound recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.Adding to this prestigious accolade, Ruta Lee was presented with a new honour by Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana in a special event held at her iconic Hollywood Estate. The estate, with its rich history as the former residence of entertainment icons Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles, served as a breathtaking backdrop for the occasion. President Nauseda and First Lady Diana marvelled at the rare opportunity to step back in time and experience Hollywood's golden era, imagining the gatherings of luminaries in the palatial living room and the grandeur of dinners hosted in the dining hall.During the visit, the esteemed guests, including Lithuanian Ambassador to the US Audra Plepyte, had the privilege of relishing the ambience that once hosted the likes of George Chakiris, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Alex Trebek, Michael Feinstein, Carol Channing, Hugh O'Brien, Sally Struthers, Debbie Reynolds, and the Rat Pack. Ruta Lee's Hollywood Estate continues to be a hub for hosting the elite of the entertainment industry, both past and present.In recognition of her lifelong connection to and pride in her Lithuanian heritage, Ruta Lee was presented with a stunning Lithuanian glass art sculpture during the state gathering. This heartfelt gesture acknowledged her deep roots in Lithuania, which trace back to her grandmother—a figure whose release from Siberia made international headlines. Ruta Lee delves into this compelling family history in her recently released, best-selling memoir titled "Consider Your Ass Kissed." The memoir aptly references the monumental effort and gratitude required to bring her family to America from Russia during the Cold War, a narrative that captivated audiences and even earned her grandmother a spot on Johnny Carson's iconic show. Ruta Lee's extraordinary journey and her enduring commitment to preserving her heritage continue to make her an iconic figure in both the realms of Hollywood and Lithuania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legend Rich Little stops by to reminisce about his life as one of the most well known impressionists of stage and television.

Recently, the legendary actress Ruta Lee (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Funny Face, Witness for the Prosecution) received Lithuania's highest honor from President Valdas Adamkus at a magnificent ceremony in the Vilnius Presidential Palace and this past week, Ruta Lee was presented a new honor by Lithuanian Pres. Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana. Ruta Lee's famous Hollywood Estate served as the perfect backdrop to receive a visit from Lithuanian Pres. Gitanas Nauseda and First Lady Diana, with Lithuanian Ambassador To US Audra Plepyte in attendance.  The President and First Lady remarked on how the visit to the estate gave them the rare experience of Hollywood's golden era, as the former home of entertainment icons, Rita Hayworth and Orson Wells.  In addition to the Hollywood luminaries that were imagined to have gathered at galas in the estates palacios living room, or having dinners of 20 or more in the dinning hall, as well as the thought of Ms Hayworth and Mr Wells themselves making an entrance on the grand staircase, is like stepping back in time, as mental images of “Citizen Kane” come to mind.    The home still entertains Hollywood elite as guests of Ms Lee, past and present including George Chakiris, Rich Little, Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Alex Trebeck, Michael Feinstein, Carol Channing, Hugh O'Brien, Sally Struthers, Debbie Reynolds and the Rat Pack and many more.    During the recent state gathering, with lunch prepared by “Star Chef” Joey Santos, Ms Lee was presented with a gorgeous Lithuanian glass art sculpture, in gratitude for her lifelong connection to and pride in her Lithuanian Heritage.    Ms Lee's connection to her old work roots in Lithuania, stem from her grandmother, whose release from Siberia made international headlines, and the subject in her recently released, best-selling memoirs title “Consider Your Ass Kiss.” A title referencing the actions required and gratitude for the monumental effort to bring her family to America from Russia during the Cold War. At the time her grandmother made all the news and even went on Johnny Carson with her.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

My favorite comedians have always been those who do imitations of famous people. The Canadian comic Rich Little, now basically retired, made a good living for decades doing impressions of presidents, broadcasters, and movie stars. "Impressions" can leave impressions. The reason that they do relates to the famous Jesus teaching we're studying this Sunday in Week 11 of "The Flourishing Trees," our fall message series from the Sermon on the Mount. Unless you're out of town, everyone at "new Hillside" is hoping to see you on the Hillside church campus in person at either 9:00 or 11:00 AM. Hillside is not Hillside without you, so fortify yourself with a second cup of coffee if you must, but don't miss the chance to encourage your spiritual companions with your presence. Can't wait to see you! Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Dan Seitz teaches from Matthew 7:1-6. To view or download a copy of this week's bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ13zrVZydiiFgxu7ryCLgeC3cpVzS1U2BV0 If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our “Get Connected” page: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/pages/get-connected We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today! To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com The full service from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, October 22, 2023.

My favorite comedians have always been those who do imitations of famous people. The Canadian comic Rich Little, now basically retired, made a good living for decades doing impressions of presidents, broadcasters, and movie stars. "Impressions" can leave impressions. The reason that they do relates to the famous Jesus teaching we're studying this Sunday in Week 11 of "The Flourishing Trees," our fall message series from the Sermon on the Mount. Unless you're out of town, everyone at "new Hillside" is hoping to see you on the Hillside church campus in person at either 9:00 or 11:00 AM. Hillside is not Hillside without you, so fortify yourself with a second cup of coffee if you must, but don't miss the chance to encourage your spiritual companions with your presence. Can't wait to see you! Worship with Hillside Covenant Church as Dan Seitz teaches from Matthew 7:1-6. To view or download a copy of this week's bulletin and sermon notes follow this link: https://u.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=XZ13zrVZydiiFgxu7ryCLgeC3cpVzS1U2BV0 If you are new to Hillside and are looking for ways to get connected and build community, visit our “Get Connected” page: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com/pages/get-connected We welcome you to Hillside and are so glad you joined us today! To give in support of Hillside Covenant and its ministries follow this link: https://hillsidecovenant.churchcenter.com The sermon from Hillside Covenant Church, Sunday, October 22, 2023.

More head!!! A fresh flock of Formers!!! It's a Small World!!! Lost my wallet at Space Mountain!! Rich Little over here!!! Part 1 walks so part 2 can run!! D is for Disabled!! Ryan's no Greedy Gus!! A multi-generational Cronenberg situation!!! Apple-bottom jeans!! Ancient Chicago!! Lithonians workin' for the Hive!? In the Real World! Script Deviations!! Iconic Moment!! Prepare to feel the sting!!!SHOUT OUTS – 11:37 COCKTAIL & DISNEYLAND – 12:37 REVIEW – 24:30 REAL WORLD – 1:15:30 SCRIPT DEVIATIONS – 1:24:50 RATE THE SCHEME – 1:27:05 ICONIC MOMENT – 1:28:15

On Huckabee, Dr. Roger Marshall examines the issues that are hitting Americans the hardest and details his efforts to bring about the change that this country desperately needs. José Hernández is a former NASA astronaut and a new film about his career journey is a testament to his faith and perseverance. The incomparable Rich Little performs and you don't want to miss it! Tune in to Huckabee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 7-13, 1973 EPISODE 600! By popular demand! He's BACK! This week Ken welcomes wrestler and fellow TV weirdo, RJ City. Ken and RJ discuss RJ being disappointed with Ken's year end review endorsement of his last appearance, neurosis, people giving RJ TV Guides, RJ getting the wrong date for the recording and being excited, pop culture dog whistles, Dick Cavett, Mason Reese, "The Beige Age", the Caldor Brown Rainbow, Orson Wells, made up stories, when SCTV gets mean, Spielberg, local TV Guide variation, Children's cigarettes, great moments in television, how weird it is to have a glass of anything beside your bed, where did dentures go?, Dom DeLuise, sheet music, singing your own favorite songs, the mystery of the Ginger Bread House, wasting food, why Jaqueline Suzanne can go f*ck herself, how Twitter is today's TV Guide, video editing, Sabrina the Teenage Witch the cartoon, Scooby Doo's weird guest stars, Don Knotts and concrete, Rich Little, serious actors who shouldn't be, the final iteration of the Frankenstone family, Norman Fell, Curse II: The Bite, Paul Reubens, David Arquette's wrestling trunks, The Bone Yard, Phillis Diller's wigs, You Don't Know Jack, having two friends with F You Money when you don't have that, the Rock N Wrestling Saturday Morning Preview  Special, David Susskind show, Cyndi Lauper, being confused by women's measurements, Patty Duke, Hollywood Squares, Paul Lynde, how offensive mimes are as entertainment for the hard of hearing community, Deafula, Art Linkletter's cold shoulder, Del Moore, Hollywood Walk of Fame stars, repossessing fame, Maude, Hawaii Five-O, creepy writers, Bobby Darrin, the worst version of a Beatles song ever by Sammy Davis Jr, Watergate, Mac Davis, hating Richard Dreyfuss, Sanford and Son, The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao, when you can't recommend good stuff because it's offensive, Steve Harvey's flubs that aren't his fault, and a forgotten Robert Altman flick. 

(00:00) Canton Little League advances to the New England championship. Plus, the struggles of being a hairy kid. (20:07) Devin McCourty joins Toucher & Rich to talk about the Patriots and their first preseason game tonight at Gillette Stadium.   CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & RICH: Twitter: @Toucherandrich | @FredToucher | @KenGriffeyrules  Instagram: @toucherandrichofficial | @fredtoucher Facebook: Toucher & Rich Twitch: TheSportsHub Visit the Toucher & Rich page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow Boston's home for sports on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram!

Morgan White Jr. filled in on NightSide:Renowned comedian and impersonator Rich Little is still the master mimic of over 200 voices! Listen here as Little chat with Morgan about his career and appearances in Las Vegas.

Legendary Rich Little, Revamps His Record Breaking Las Vegas Show  As Multi-Media Program Using Animation Technology Featuring Colleagues Such As Sylvester Stallone, Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda.     -----------------------------------------------------------------------     Having broken the record for the longest running one man show in Las Vegas, now in his 7th year of an original 12 week contract at the Tropicana's Laugh Factory, Rich Little has revamped the new show features interactive clips from his own appearances on "The Judy Garland Show,” “The Hollywood Squares," "The Julie Andrews Show,” "The Tonight Show," "The Lucy Show," and more. In addition, Little has added an aspect of animation technology using his own original artwork depicting friends and colleagues such as Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn and Sylvester Stallone.   More than just a biographical one man program, Rich Little uses his unique and legendary skills as one of the most famous impersonators in the world, for this in-depth and humorous view of the relationships he has formed, and interesting people he's met and, in most cases, impersonated.  A revealing look at the many quirks and personalities of celebrities, as well as U.S. Presidents (From Kennedy to Biden).    

Bonus sized episode as Andrew starts the podcast without telling anyone. We have a song for our one and only Shimmy, The Perv Sherpa! Greg Verbic, or is it Rich Little?, joins us for some impressions....Mona! Davey G is on a desert island and trying not be a butthead. Pick up lines fill in the blanks and so much more! Rate, review, subscribe and email us at getblindsidedpod@gmail.com.

TVC 604.6: Rich Little talks to Ed about some of his many television appearances, including The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts. Rich's book, LITTLE BY LITTLE: Celebrities I've Known and Been, is a collection of stories and anecdotes about some of the many notable showbiz figures and politicians that Rich has impersonated—and, in many cases, became good friends with—over the years, including Jack Benny, George Burns, Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, Robert Goulet, Ronald Reagan, Judy Garland, Orson Welles and Johnny Carson. Rich recently updated LITTLE BY LITTLE with more than 200 pages of new stories and photographs, including a section about his frien Don Rickles. All proceeds from sales of LITTLE BY LITTLE will support our veterans, by way of The Gary Sinise Foundation. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TVC 604.5: A return visit by legendary comedian and impressionist Rich Little. The Governor General of Canada recently appointed Rich to the Order of Canada, which honors a select number of native Canadians from all walks of life—including doctors, lawyers, teachers, scientists, and entertainers—not only for their service to society, their innovations, and their compassion, but for inspiring, educating, and mentoring future generations and creating a foundation of excellence in Canada that is respected throughout the world. In Rich's case, his accomplishments include not just the many hours of laughter that he continues to bring us, but his humanitarian efforts, which include his longtime support of our veterans and first responders and their families.  Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle advertising/sponsorship requests for the podcast edition of our program. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on our show. Please email sales@advertisecast.com or click the link below to get started: https://www.advertisecast.com/TVConfidentialAradiotalkshowabout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Huckabee, Rick Leventhal is a veteran news reporter who's been on the scene for some of the biggest stories of the last 35 years. He opens up about what it was like to be an eye-witness to history. Rich Little is back again with ANOTHER presidential impersonation that just might rival his take off on Ronald Reagan. Chad Robichaux tells the story of the Afghan interpreter who joined him on over a hundred dangerous missions after the botched pull-out in Afghanistan. Shenandoah is a Grammy-winning country super-group with 26 Billboard chart hits. Don't miss their performance and more on Huckabee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Gregg interviews the legendary impersonator Rich Little. We dive into those crooners of the Golden Age including Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland, and we wrap up with a tune by a somewhat younger voice of the American Songbook - the versatile Lady Gaga.

TRASH IN THE CAN: RICH LITTLE'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL Celebrate the holiday season with a star-studded holiday special that could only afford one star! Baylor Johnson returns for a retelling of A Christmas Carol as only a borderline talented Canadian impressionist can deliver. Come for Liza Minnelli having a seizure and stay for the Kennedy… Read More »Trash in the Can: Rich Little's A Christmas Carol

So before I get into this review, a few disclaimers:  If you told me a few years ago that I would actually make an effort and spend my own money to see Wayne Newton perform, I would have laughed at you. A lot. If you told me even a few months ago that I would not only see Wayne Newton perform, but also (spoiler alert!) enjoy it enough that I would recommend that others go see it, I would wonder what you were on.       Now, to be fair, I like crooners. But when I say that, I mean that I like the Rat Pack. To me, a pleasant evening is cooking dinner with Sinatra and Martin on the stereo and a glass of bourbon within reach. If I could see any concert ever in history, it would be Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack performing one of the Summit shows in the Copa Room at the Sands while they filmed the original Ocean's 11. But I have never considered myself a Wayne Newton fan. What brought me to see Wayne Newton recently was what the kids call the FOMO, the Fear Of Missing Out. Like it or not, Vegas is synonymous with change, and like it or not, the legacy of Wayne Newton is inextricably woven into Vegas forever. So even if I did not consider myself a fan of Wayne Newton, I had to admit that he was a living Las Vegas legend, and someday (maybe sooner than we would like) the chance to see that legend perform in the flesh might be gone. As a fan of Vegas and a frequent patron of Vegas entertainment, I almost felt what can best be described as an obligation to see Wayne Newton perform.     "To my left is where we keep the TV."       If you've been living under a proverbial Las Vegas rock and don't know who Wayne Newton is, he is also known as Mr. Las Vegas, and has been performing on Las Vegas stages and throughout the rest of the world for more that 60 years, beginning in the late 50s at the Fremont Hotel. He's the guy that tried to woo Helen Griswold away from Clark in Vegas Vacation. When I first started making regular trips to Vegas, Newton was performing at the Cleopatra's Barge theater at Caesars Palace. When El Dorado took over Caesars Entertainment, they closed several shows and moved Wayne over to Bugsy's Cabaret at the Flamingo. As shows began to open up post-pandemic, Wayne Newton's production was delayed; first due to back surgery last year, and again due to a positive COVID diagnosis later on. Since the man is now 80 years old, I was really beginning to feel like I needed to make an effort to see him as soon as possible.          As I mentioned before, Wayne Newton, Up Close and Personal is now performing at Bugsy's Cabernet, which is a small venue located in the center of the Flamingo gaming floor. The venue is also used for X-Burlesque, but you enter the theater through different doors for the different productions, making it seem like they are different venues and that the tuxedo-wearing, living legend isn't sharing a performance space with a titty show. The size of the theater was a plus for me, because the small room ensured that we could see him well. It truly was “Up Close and Personal.”        As we waited in line to get into the theater, we couldn't help but wonder what we were getting into. We're in our mid-forties, but we were by far the youngest people in line. Was everyone here for Wayne Newton, or had we accidentally stumbled across the Matlock Fan Convention? Ha ha! Old people…        When most of the audience was seated, a woman stood up in front and introduced herself as the hostess. She essentially instructed us to stand up and applaud when Wayne sang his final song of the evening. I've seen a lot of shows, but I've never been told that I need to give a standing ovation. This irritated me, but it was quickly forgotten. The curtains opened, the 3-piece band began to play, and the man himself stepped out and began to sing.        Okay, so I'm just going to cut to the chase here. His voice is not great right now. Don't get me wrong; he sings better than I do. It's not awful to hear, but we're a long way from the gravel mixed with maple syrup sounds he had in the past (for example, in Vegas Vacation). I was actually fine with this, because he's still an incredible showman. You can tell when you see him live that he has cultivated the art of interacting with the audience. He was pointing at people in the audience he recognized, smiling and waving hello between lines of his songs. This is what I wanted! This is what I paid to see: that old school, still a small town, anyone-can-show-up feeling of old Vegas lounge and dinner shows. At one point, he stops the show to acknowledge his friend in the audience, impressionist Rich Little, who currently performs at the Tropicana. Newton reminisces about their long friendship, and times performing together decades ago at the Frontier. It reminds me of Dean Martin saying hello to Lucille Ball in the crowd at the Copa Room. It's not the same level of celebrity, but it's the same kind of warmth and familiarity that's tough to find in live entertainment.         The show itself is structured like VH1 Storytellers. Newton sings a song, then tells a story. He plays a video of himself playing an instrument at age 15, then demonstrates that he can still deftly play the same instrument. Fun fact: Wayne Newton can play 13 different instruments, but cannot read music. He plays by sound.     Wayne Newton: Original Blue Man Group member       It's pretty clear that the “questions from the audience” are pre-arranged, and that's okay. It keeps the show on rails. Newton's stories include a confrontation with Elvis when it turned out they were dating the same girl, a last-minute recording session with Glen Campbell of the legendary “Wrecking Crew” when they both happened to be in England, a prank played on Dean Martin, and the warmest memories of his friendship with Frank Sinatra. It seemed like Newton regarded Sinatra as not only a great friend, but also a mentor and father figure. I couldn't help but think of the “you shook Sinatra's hand” lines from Ocean's 13. Here, standing in front of me on the stage, was a man who really had “shook Sinatra's hand.” I began to see Wayne Newton not only as a living Vegas legend, but also as a link to these other Vegas legends that were so important to me and this town that we love. There is also a really cool semi-live duet with a Rat-Pack member that I won't spoil here. As I said before, I entered the room under a sense of obligation, but I was now absolutely enthralled.          Speaking of enthralled, the number of elderly women collectively but only figuratively losing their shit because they were getting to see Wayne Newton was both hilarious and fascinating. If I should end up at a Justin Timberlake concert in my late 70's, will there be women of my generation going insane and throwing their Depends at him on the stage? We can only hope… I honestly was not mentally prepared for the women who were going nuts because he sang a certain song. Picture all these geriatric groupies, eyes closed and hands waving slowly in the air like members of a mega-church, and this is all because Wayne Newton is singing “Red Roses for a Blue Lady.”        Something else I want to mention is the cool montage at the beginning of the show which showed all the Vegas marquees over the years with Wayne Newton's name on them. Newton began his Vegas career at the age of 15, performing 5 shows a night at the Fremont. He had to leave the property between sets, because as a minor he wasn't allowed to hang out there. Since then, he has headlined at the Stardust, the Desert Inn, both MGM Grands, the Frontier, the Sands, Caesars Palace, and was even an owner of the original Aladdin. Over the years, he has performed over 30,000 shows in Vegas and released more than 100 albums.        I've started including the A.F.F., or Audience Fuckery Factor in these reviews. That is where we discuss how much you need to worry about being accidentally included in the show. I think I can safely say that unless you know Wayne Newton personally, or unless you count being asked to take part in a standing ovation, the A.F.F. for Wayne Newton, Up Close and Personal is minimal. He's not going to Ellen Griswold you, people.        To sum up our experience, I still don't think of myself as a Wayne Newton fan per se, but I definitely have a much greater appreciation and respect for him. He shook Sinatra's hand, he's a Las Vegas treasure, and absolutely deserves a standing ovation; no prompting necessary.        At the time of this review, Wayne Newton, Up Close and Personal is live at Bugsy's Cabaret at the Flamingo at 7:00 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. Tickets start at $86, and we always appreciate it when you click the Vegas.com referral link here or on the website.        You can find Josh on twitter @vegasjaydubs

December 22-28, 1984 In this VERY SPECIAL XMAS EDITION of TV Guidance Counselor Ken welcomes the Kevin of Kevin Geeks Out and author of the new book Santa Doesn't Need Your Help, Kevin Maher. Ken and Kevin discuss living on a cul de sac, moving to the suburbs, decorating for Holidays, Ministers being turned on by Vampira, how TV is a force of good, being wrong about guns, Webster, Alex Karras, an oddly placed National Lampoon style piece in TV Guide, how athletes used to be, the origin of Yuppies, have a December Birthday, Projection televisions, how being able to watch things at any time seems not as fun, Double Trouble, Ken's love of the Segal Twins, The Funny Boys, The Smurfs, Spenser vs Spencer, PIGS, Willard, the strangeness of Ben, Murder She Wrote, the great model search, how Star Wars became associated with Christmas due to toys, Superman, The Wizard of Oz, Assaulted Nuts, Not Necessarily The News, Stuart Pankin, Conan O'Brien, Ha! vs. The Comedy Channel, TV Version, It Happened One Christmas, It's a Wonderful Life, Here Comes the Tigers, Darkside of the Moon and Wizard of Oz is the same as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and a mystery album, Mr. Kruger's Christmas, Willy Whistle, Major Mudd, Captain Bob, how every single Rich Little impression is Nixon, when you open your presents, Tor Johnson as Santa Claus, Jaberwocky, Park St Under vs. Cheers, Feep, Holiday Depression, Charles in Charge, the connection between Charles and Mr. MaGoo, The Beastmaster, Kojack, Ken's hatred of modern film criticism, the best Santa Clauses, OC and Stiggs, Popeye, A Charlie Brown Christmas, Santa Claus, Santa and the Ice Cream Bunny, The Adventures of Candy Claus, Santa's Village, Dolly's Down Home Christmas from 1990, and how terrifying Burl Ives could be.