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Welcome back to Not A Bomb podcast, the show where we tackle cinema's biggest box office failures and decide if they deserve a second chance.This week, Brad and Troy dive into one of the biggest box office flops of 1996, Barb Wire. In the '90s, Pamela Anderson was riding high on her success with Baywatch and grabbing headlines due to her high-profile marriage to Tommy Lee. She also took on a role in a film based on a Dark Horse Comics character, which ended up being an unofficial remake of Casablanca. The experiment didn't go over well. Critics slammed the movie, and audiences stayed away from Pamela's action-packed, face-kicking, gun-slinging performance. But is the film really as bad as the critics say? Does Barbara "Barb Wire" Kopetski deserve a second chance with today's audiences? Download the latest episode and find out!Special thanks to Jose from Watch Skip Plus for joing the conversation. As usual, Jose brings his unique take on this box office bomb. Barb Wire is directed by David Hogan and stars Pamela Anderson Lee, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, and Steve RailsbackNot A Bomb has has plenty of spooky designs in our Merch store! Head over to the Not A Bomb Tee Public store and check them out. Special thanks to Ted Blair for the amazing designs!We're committed to hearing your feedback and suggestions. If there's a cinematic flop you'd like us to delve into, please reach out to us at NotABombPod@gmail.com or through our contact page. Your reviews and feedback are what drive us. If you enjoy our content, consider leaving a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify.Cast: Brad, Troy, Jose
This Mother's Day we celebrate the women who raise us, nurture and help us find our inner strength and outer voice. Typically, they are our mothers or stepmothers—but they also can be foster moms, grandparents, neighbors, dance teachers—any woman who holds a mirror up to our potential. They often enter our lives without warning and change us forever—though sometimes it takes years for us to realize it. These are my thoughts on Victoria Rowell's compelling 2007 memoir, “The Women Who Raised Me.” Ms. Rowell spent her youth in the foster care system. But with the help of many dedicated and caring women, she became an accomplished dancer and successful actor. Her memoir is a tribute to the women who raised her, and she describes them in loving and vivid detail. “I was never meant to be raised by one mother, but by many.” -Victoria Rowell Ms. Rowell is a two-time Emmy Award nominee and has received 11 NAACP Image Awards. She is perhaps best known for her 20+ years on “The Young and the Restless” and eight seasons on “Diagnosis: Murder.” Rowell continues to act (look for “Summer Camp” in theaters May 31, 2024) and write, direct, and produce. Additionally, she has been recognized for her work with foster children and advocacy for education, the arts, and mental health awareness, support, and treatment. As always, thank you for listening to Advanced TV Herstory. And, as we celebrate Mother's Day and National Foster Care Month, please show your gratitude to the women in your life. You know who they are. RESOURCES The Women Who Raised Me: A Memoir by Victoria Rowell https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-women-who-raised-me-victoria-rowell/1100571768 Victoria Rowell: Featured Speaker for the Paul & Louise Miller Lecture Series https://youtu.be/A2CrcdUXRv8?si=Cow9hEBhED1jGMLx National Foster Care Month https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/ Summer Camp (in theaters 31 May 2024) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt26928684/?ref_=nm_flmg_unrel_1_act CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND ATVH ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/ Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/
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For Harry and Lloyd every day is a no-brainer. Analog Jones continues its listener month with Dumb and Dumber starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. Quick Facts Directed by Peter Farrelly Written by Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, and Bennett Yelin Distributed by New Line Cinema Release Date: December 16, 1994 Budget: $17 million Box Office: $247.3 million Rotten Tomatoes: Tomatometer 68% / Audience Score 84% Starring Jim Carrey as Lloyd Christmas: A goofy chip-toothed slacker who has been fired from several jobs. Banned from traveling to Russia. Jeff Daniels as Harry Dunne: Lloyd's ditzy and air-headed best friend and roommate. Lauren Holly as Mary Swanson: A wealthy but troubled heiress. Was actually married to Jim Carrey Karen Duffy as J.P. Shay: A henchwoman of Nicholas Andre. Mike Starr as Joe Mentalino: A henchman for Nicholas Andre. He has a stomach ulcer and regularly takes medication for it. Charles Rocket as Nicholas Andre: A greedy, wealthy resident of Aspen, Colorado. And a former SNL cast member. Teri Garr as Helen Swanson: Mary's stepmother. Victoria Rowell as Beth Jordan (credited as "Athletic Beauty"): An FBI agent masquerading as a talkative young woman moving to Aspen to get away from her boyfriend. Cam Neely as Sea Bass (NHL player), Felton Perry as Detective Dale (Johnson from Robocop), Harland Williams as Motorcycle Cop How to listen and reach Analog Jones and the Temple of Film Discuss these movies and more on our Facebook page. You can also listen to us on iTunes, iHeartRADIO, Podbean, Spotify, and Youtube! Please email us at analogjonestof@gmail.com with any comments or questions!
Paki & Chris invite back the Founder of Porter Pictures & Co-Founder of Porter Craig Film & Media, JEFF PORTER @porter_pictures, to join the CIRCLE for Episode 121.
ABOUT INSIDE THE BLACK BOX, SEASON 2 NOW STREAMING ON CRACKLEInside the Black Box, hosted by Emmy and NAACP Image Award winner Joe Morton and celebrity acting coach Tracey Moore, spotlights the greatest artists of color, from actors to producers to directors, writers and musicians, and allows them to reflect on how the color of their skin affected their journey to success. Season 2 continues the important conversations from last season with a new set of black artists, with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. Talent featured in the second season includes Debbie Allen (Grey's Anatomy, Fame), Keith David (Nope, Armageddon), Jeffrey Wright (The Batman, Westworld), Malik Yoba (First Wives Club, Designated Survivor), Wendell Pierce (Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, The Wire), Ruben Santiago-Hudson (Billions, Castle), Rob Morgan (Stranger Things), and Naturi Naughton (Power, Queens).Here's the trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbis3K1bbfsJOE MORTON BIOJOE MORTON is an Emmy® Award winner and recipient of multiple NAACP Image Awards for his role as Rowan/Eli Pope in Shonda Rhimes' critically acclaimed series SCANDAL. He was last seen in the FOX drama, OUR KIND OF PEOPLE, CBS's feel-good, Sunday night series, GOD FRIENDED ME, and Netflix's THE POLITICIAN. Morton recently expanded his TV presence as executive co-producer and co-host on INSIDE THE BLACK BOX, an interactive interview show, which explores the experiences of black artists within the world of entertainment, premiering its second season on CRACKLE, December 1st.In film, Morton is widely known as the mute alien in the title role of John Sayle's THE BROTHER FROM ANOTHER PLANET, and as the ill-fated scientist, Miles Dyson, in TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY. Other notable film credits include SPEED, OF MICE AND MEN, ALI, HBO's star-studded special BETWEEN THE WORLD AND ME, and as Cyborg's dad, Dr. Silas Stone, in BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN and Zack Snyder's Cut of JUSTICE LEAGUE.Morton debuted on Broadway in HAIR, and received a Tony nomination and Theatre World Award for his portrayal of Walter Lee Younger in RAISIN. For his Off-Broadway portrayal of comedian/civil-rights activist, Dick Gregory, in TURN ME LOOSE, Morton received the Lucille Lortel Award, the Off-Broadway Alliance Award, and the AUDELCO for Outstanding Lead Actor in a play. Morton is also the recipient of an Audie, the Audible Award, for his reading of Ta-Nehisi Coates' THE WATER DANCER.Morton also directs for both stage and screen. Most currently, he directed a Zoom production of Cornelius Eady's BRUTAL IMAGINATION for the Vineyard Theatre, a play about Susan Smith, the woman who drowned her children and accused a non-existent black man of kidnapping them. His TV directing credits include episodes of SCANDAL, GOD FRIENDED ME, BULL, and OUR KIND OF PEOPLE.Additionally, Morton released WAKE UP AMERICA (https://smarturl.it/wakeupamerica) in 2020, a song and lyric video that promotes unity and hope in a time of deep political and racial tribalism. He's also written music for feature films LIFELINES and BADLAND, and for SYFY'S EUREKA, and most recently co-composed music for INSIDE THE BLACK BOX.TRACEY MOORE BIOTracey Moore arrived in New York City in 1983 with two hundred dollars, a one-way ticket and a trunk from San Francisco, California to pursue a directing career on Broadway. One of her first jobs she created was a practical joke company for hire called "The Joke's On You!". Tracey wrote, directed and cast her unemployed actor friends in customized joke scenarios. After 4 years of playing jokes, Tracey was asked by a director to cast a music video. Being in a position to help actors get jobs moved her away from "The Jokes's On You" into a successful casting career in television, film and commercials for over 30 years.One of Tracey's first casting job was a show at MTV. The search was for comedians and during Tracey's scouting at comedy clubs, she discovered Dave Chappell. She cast Jon Stewart's first MTV show "You Wrote It, You Watch It" and found Lisa Gay Hamilton and Donald Faison. Tracey has had her hands on a plethora of actors including Jamie Hector, Michael K. Williams, Kerry Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Mike Epps, Adam Rodriguez, Naturi Naughton and many, many more.Since then she has become a renowned casting director for feature films such as Miramax's awarding winning, Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., New Jersey Drive and A Brother's Kiss. As Extras Casting Director, Tracey cast for the popular FOX show New York Undercover and Spike Lee's "Girl 6". Her commercial credits include: Nike, Sprite, Coca-Cola, New York Times, Miller Lite, Pontiac, Taco Bell, Disney and PSA's Under the Influence.In her "spare" time, Tracey enjoys speaking to students at various colleges. She has lectured at Howard University, Long Island University, CW Post, Georgia State University and Loyola Marymount University. Tracey also teaches The Spirited Actor Workshop and she conducts private coaching sessions. Her clients are Cardi B, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Eve, Nelly, Q-Tip, Faith Evans, LaLa Anthony, Naturi Naughton, Olivia, Jennifer Williams, Drew Sidora, Russell Hornsby, Kellita Smith, Charlie Murphy, Chico DeBarge, Musiq Soulchild, Faith Evans, Common, Ludacris, Victoria Rowell, Mona Scott Young, Q- Tip, Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish) Lil' Wayne, Joumana Kidd, Salt N Pepa, Laura Izibor, Kenny Latimore, NBA's Ray Allen, Terrence and Rocsi of BET's 106th and Park, Fonsworth Bentley of BET's Lift Every Voice, Tiny, Estelle, Kem, NFL Thomas Q. Jones, Vanessa Simmons, Leslie Grace andThe Breakfast Club's Angela Yee.. In 2002, Tracey wrote her first book entitled "The Spirited Actor; Principles for a Successful Audition" to empower and encourage actors on their journey. Tracey made her music video directorial debut with an artist named Blac Dyemond, which featured a cameo of Samuel L. Jackson. She recently shot the music video "Heaven" for R & B singer/ Broadway star Badia Farha. Tracey directed interstitials for Nickelodeon's Black History Month, which won her the 2004 Parent Choice Silver Award. Tracey has directed the annual HBO / BET Screenplay Competition for the last twenty years for the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City.Tracey has received accolades from NABEFEME Television and Film Executive of the Year (2004), Delta Nu Sigma Rho Sorority Hattie McDaniel's Award (2004), and Honorary Mention for Best Short Film The Interview for Chicks with Flicks Film Festival (2003) Tracey has worked with ABC's Sade Baderwa's program "Get Reel With Your Dreams" where she teaches acting workshops for high school students.Tracey produced four films with New York Times Bestselling Author, Carl Weber; "The Man in 3B", "The Preacher's Son", "The Choir Director" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy"https://www.crackle.com/
Actor Stephen Sorrentino will be my guest in The Locher Room to discuss his starring role in the indie film, A Tale of Redemption and Regret With Sunny the Heat and his co-starring role in the Victoria Rowell directed, A Rich Christmas, airing on BET+ this holiday.Stephen Sorrentino has brought audiences to hysterics with his quick-witted humor, incredible singing voice, and spot-on mimicry throughout his career. Sorrentino is a true showman known as a comedian, singer, and impressionist, all rolled into one. Sorrentino has shared the stage with superstars such as Patti LaBelle, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, and the legendary Debbie Reynolds. While performing in Atlantic City, Sorrentino was cast in his first of 21 film roles, as a Mafia boss/drag queen in the cult hit comedy, Homo Heights (a comedy), also stars literary and film icon Quentin Crisp and actress lea Delaria (Orange is the new Black) Following the film, he studied at The Second City, with Martin de Maat, one of the most respected teachers of improvisational theatre. Since then, Sorrentino has starred in several award-winning independent films for Showtime, sitcoms for FOX and NBC, and appearances on “America's Most Wanted,” “7 Days,” and “The Jimmy Kimmel Show.” After several appearances on “Hollywood Squares,” dozens of radio and TV talk shows, and more than 50 TV commercials, Sorrentino decided it was time to create his show, Voices in My Head. Voices features 14-cast members and has toured the United States, enjoyed successful runs at the Riviera and Paris hotels in Las Vegas, and Atlantic City's Tropicana, receiving rave reviews in every venue. Sorrentino has also appeared in the History Channel's “Only In America,” with Larry The Cable Guy, touring Europe to sell houses for six straight months.Recently, Sorrentino has broadened his horizons to return to his roots in musical theater and included a two-month run as Mr. Bumble in the Musical OLIVER and played five roles in ANNIE production with "All in the Family "star Sally Struthers.Original Airdate: 12/23/2021
One of Hollywood's most exciting rising stars of today, Skyh Alvester Black continues to make a mark and hone his talents as an actor, artist, and producer. This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction' Anthony on Tyler Perry's smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen's Men”; Season 2 is currently airing on BET+. Topics CoveredSeason 2 of "All The Queen's MenExecutive producing and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” His battle for homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime.More Skyh Alvester BlackAdditional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Skyh also led season one of AMC ALLBLK's legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh was recently seen starring on TV One's feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-Award winning director Victoria Rowell. Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of Hollywood's most exciting rising stars of today, Skyh Alvester Black continues to make a mark and hone his talents as an actor, artist, and producer. This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction' Anthony on Tyler Perry's smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen's Men”; Season 2 is currently airing on BET+. Topics CoveredSeason 2 of Executive producing and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” His battle for homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime.More Sky Alvester BlackAdditional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Skyh also led season one of AMC ALLBLK's legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh was recently seen starring on TV One's feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-Award winning director Victoria Rowell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
One of Hollywood's most exciting rising stars of today, Skyh Alvester Black continues to make a mark and hone his talents as an actor, artist, and producer. This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction' Anthony on Tyler Perry's smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen's Men”; Season 2 is currently airing on BET+. Deji LaRay is a multi-talented actor, writer, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who is gearing up for the release of the new show he created, "Johnson." After realizing there was a stereotype against African American men not sharing emotions or expressing themselves, he knew the world needed a show that not only showcases the opposite but would also help close the divide between the understanding of men and women.Topics CoveredSeason 2 of All the Queen's MenExecutive producing and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” Skyh's battle for homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime."Johnson" on Bounce TV is now airing Season 2.How did the idea for this show come about, and what was the process in making this project a reality.More Skyh Alvester BlackAdditional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Skyh also led season one of AMC ALLBLK's legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh was recently seen starring on TV One's feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-Award winning director Victoria Rowell. More on Deji LaRayLaRay can be seen starring in seasons 2 and 3 of the Amazon Prime series "Age of the Living Dead." He also spent six seasons on the Amazon series "Bosch," and appeared in three episodes during the first season of the OWN series "Greenleaf."Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
One of Hollywood's most exciting rising stars of today, Skyh Alvester Black continues to make a mark and hone his talents as an actor, artist, and producer. This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction' Anthony on Tyler Perry's smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen's Men”; Season 2 is currently airing on BET+. Deji LaRay is a multi-talented actor, writer, and producer from Atlanta, Georgia, who is gearing up for the release of the new show he created, "Johnson." After realizing there was a stereotype against African American men not sharing emotions or expressing themselves, he knew the world needed a show that not only showcases the opposite but would also help close the divide between the understanding of men and women.Topics CoveredSeason 2 of All the Queen's MenExecutive producing and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” Skyh's battle for homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime."Johnson" on Bounce TV is now airing Season 2.How did the idea for this show come about, and what was the process in making this project a reality.More Sky Alvester BlackAdditional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Skyh also led season one of AMC ALLBLK's legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh was recently seen starring on TV One's feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-Award winning director Victoria Rowell. More on Deji LaRayLaRay can be seen starring in seasons 2 and 3 of the Amazon Prime series "Age of the Living Dead." He also spent six seasons on the Amazon series "Bosch," and appeared in three episodes during the first season of the OWN series "Greenleaf."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This year, Skyh returns as leading man Amp ‘Addiction' Anthony on season two of Tyler Perry's smash-hit, male exotic dancer drama series “All the Queen's Men” on BET. The show follows Madam DeVille (Eva Marcille), a fierce businesswoman at the top of her game in the Atlanta nightclub industry who won't let anyone stand in her way as she reigns over a crew of loyal dancers. Skyh is a scene stealer as Madam's nephew and employee, who evolves in an exciting & electrifying season two storyline that pushes his character's limits to the next level. “All the Queen's Men” is set to return on BET and BET+ on July 14, 2022. Additional television credits for Skyh include the highest-rated Tyler Perry-produced BET series, “Sistas,” as well as starring opposite Don Cheadle and Regina Hall in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series “Black Monday.” Additionally, Skyh led season one of AMC ALLBLK's legal drama series “Lace” as attorney Othello Charles in 2021. On the film front, Skyh can next be seen leading TV One's feature thriller “Stranger Next Door,” directed by Emmy-award winning director Victoria Rowell. The film tells the story of a former police detective who is both retired and divorced and lives to a life of seclusion as her father's caretaker when Jesse Holms (Skyh) moves in next door and her seemingly stagnant life is flipped on its head. “Stranger Next Door” recently made its premiere debut at the American Black Film Festival as part of 12 hand-selected spotlight screenings in June 2022 and is set to premiere on TV One later this year. It was also recently announced that Skyh will executive produce and star in the romantic drama feature, “A Haitian Wedding.” The film, which recently wrapped production in Haiti and Miami, centers on the love story of a Haitian-born bride-to-be and her fiancé, the American go-getter Patrick Casey (Skyh). Skyh continues to hone his talents behind the camera as a producer, and he is currently working on developing of handful of his own projects.Born and raised in Miami, FL, Skyh has always held a strong passion for the arts. Inspired by Michael Jackson at a young age, Skyh enrolled in dance classes at just five years old, and in just a few years, became fully immersed in the worlds of dancing, singing, and acting. Professionally trained in tap and ballet, Skyh has danced on tour and in world-famous music videos with legends like Beyoncé as her lead male dancer, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna, to name just a few. After completing a handful of major tours, Skyh booked the lead role in Michael Jackson's music video for “A Place with No Name” from his second posthumous album, “Xscape,” which cemented his passion for acting and compelled him to pursue the art full-time, hitting pause on dancing professionally and even taking a side job doing valet parking in Hollywood to afford acting classes and rent while he honed this new passion and craft. After many classes, a few small roles, and multiple auditions, Skyh booked the role of Jacobi on BET's “Sistas,” earning widespread praise and acclaim for his performance by critics, fans, and Perry himself. Skyh holds a strong passion for advocating for the homeless and impoverished, as he himself has had to battle homelessness at various points throughout his lifetime before finding success in the arts, as well as for nourishing and cultivating the dreams of minority children, and showing them that they can follow their passions, no matter where they come from or what they look like.
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In this episode of A Conversation With, we sat down with the one and only Tracey Moore. Tracey has had a successful casting career in television, film, and commercials for over 30 years. She has discovered people like Dave Chappell and cast people like Jon Stewart, Mike Epps, and Kerry Washington. We talked about her current projects, "Inside the Black Box on Crackle TV" and "The Spirited Actor Podcast ." ===================== Tracey Moore BIO Tracey Moore arrived in New York City in 1983 with two hundred dollars, a one-way ticket and a trunk from San Francisco, California to pursue a directing career on Broadway. One of her first jobs she created was a practical joke company for hire called “The Joke's On You!”. Tracey wrote, directed and cast her unemployed actor friends in customized joke scenarios.After 4 years of playing jokes, Tracey was asked by a director to cast a music video. Being in a position to help actors get jobs moved her away from “The Jokes's On You” into a successful casting career in television, film and commercials for over 30 years. One of Tracey's first casting job was a show at MTV. Thesearch was for comedians and during Tracey's scouting at comedy clubs, she discovered Dave Chappell. She cast Jon Stewart's first MTV show “You Wrote It, You Watch It” and found Lisa Gay Hamilton and Donald Faison. Tracey has had her hands on a plethora of actors including Jamie Hector, Michael K. Williams, Kerry Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Mike Epps, Adam Rodriguez, Naturi Naughton and many, many more.Since then she has become a renowned casting director for feature films such as Miramax's awarding winning, Just Another Girl on the I.R.T., New Jersey Drive and A Brother's Kiss. As Extras Casting Director, Tracey cast for the popular FOX show New York Undercover and Spike Lee's “Girl 6”. Her commercial credits include: Nike, Sprite, Coca-Cola, New York Times, Miller Lite, Pontiac, Taco Bell, Disney and PSA's Under the Influence. In her "spare" time, Tracey enjoys speaking to students at various colleges. She has lectured at Howard University, Long Island University, CW Post, Georgia State University and Loyola Marymount University. Tracey also teaches The Spirited Actor Workshop and she conducts private coaching sessions. Her clients are Cardi B, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Eve, Nelly, Q-Tip, Faith Evans, LaLa Anthony, Naturi Naughton, Olivia, Jennifer Williams, Drew Sidora, Russell Hornsby, Kellita Smith, Charlie Murphy, Chico DeBarge, Musiq Soulchild, Faith Evans, Common, Ludacris, Victoria Rowell, Mona Scott Young, Q- Tip, Darius Rucker (Hootie and the Blowfish) Lil' Wayne, Joumana Kidd, Salt N Pepa, Laura Izibor, Kenny Latimore, NBA's Ray Allen, Terrence and Rocsi of BET's 106th and Park, Fonsworth Bentley of BET's Lift Every Voice, Tiny, Estelle, Kem, NFL Thomas Jones, Vanessa Simmons, Leslie Grace andThe Breakfast Club's Angela Yee.. In 2002, Tracey wrote her first book entitled “The Spirited Actor; Principles for a Successful Audition” to empower and encourage actors on their journey. Tracey made her music video directorial debut with an artist named Blac Dyemond, which featured a cameo of Samuel L. Jackson. She recently shot the music video “Heaven” for R & B singer/ Broadway star Badia Farha. Tracey directed interstitials for Nickelodeon's Black History Month, which won her the 2004 Parent Choice Silver Award. Tracey has directed the annual HBO / BET Screenplay Competition for the last twenty years for the Urbanworld Film Festival in New York City. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support
Vince Ferguson: Welcome to Six Weeks To Fitness, episode 177. I'm your host Vince Ferguson and joining me today on my Six Weeks To Fitness program is actor, comedian, composer, singer, impressionist, voiceover artist, Stephen Sorrentino. He has appeared on the Las Vegas strip, and has toured well over 25 countries and 43 states. Stephen's long resume has included television, film, and Broadway shows. He has worked with numerous celebrities, such as Patti LaBelle, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, and the legendary Debbie Reynolds. And here today to discuss the keys to longevity in the entertainment business and his career is Stephen Sorrentino. Stephen, how are you, bro? Stephen Sorrentino: I'm doing well, Vince. How are you? Vince Ferguson: You look great, man. I'm doing well. Thank you for coming on the show. Stephen Sorrentino: Well, thank you, brother. Vince Ferguson: Yeah, baby. And look at that. Yeah, exactly. Exactly. Vince Ferguson: Now, here at Six Weeks To Fitness, I usually interview fitness and nutrition experts, athletes, some doctors and celebrities, and we talk about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. That has got to be very important to you. Stephen Sorrentino: It absolutely is. I mean, if you want to... Your brain wants to do a lot of stuff, creativity-wise. So you want to do it as long as possible. And if you don't take care of yourself, you get a short run. I don't want to burn bright and short. I want to burn bright for a very long time. Vince Ferguson: Oh, very well said. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Now, I interviewed Denise Boutte, Jasper Cole, Kim Coles, and they all talk about the importance of health, because they've been in the business a long time like you. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: So how long have you been in the entertainment business? Stephen Sorrentino: I started when I was five years old, when I was a little boy. But I've been making a living at it, like full-time for 46 years now. So I'm lucky. Vince Ferguson: That's a blessing. That's huge. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: But now, you've also celebrated a birthday this week. Stephen Sorrentino: All right, let's not get crazy now. Vince Ferguson: Did my research, baby. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, I turned 61. Yeah. Vince Ferguson: What?! What?! That's beautiful. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: But isn't that wonderful? When you don't have to feel that way, but you feel great. You look great. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Because age, they tell me, is just a number. Stephen Sorrentino: It's just a number. And especially if you're creative and you want to keep well, you have to always think young. My brain always thinks nine years old, so I could be free, and create, and be funny, and be interesting, at least on stage. So if you think old, you're done, man. So you have to continue to just stay vibrant, eat the right foods, exercise as much as you can, and stay engaged with people. You know? Don't just know what you know, learn every day. That's the most important thing. Vince Ferguson: Learn every day. There's something to learn every day. Stephen Sorrentino: I hope so. And you know what? The people that stop learning, I usually find that they kind of just go down the pike and you don't see them anymore. And the older I get, I don't know if you're the same way, the more I don't know. Because I used to know everything when I was 18, and now at 61, I don't know nothing. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Exactly. The more you know, the more you don't know. Stephen Sorrentino: Uh-huh (affirmative). Vince Ferguson: It's amazing. But now where did it all begin for you, Stephen? Where did you grow up, and what was your childhood like? Stephen Sorrentino: I had a weird childhood, because I was in a third generation show biz family. My grandfather was kind of like a Ricky Ricardo type. He had his own club, and then he would perform after dinner with my mother and my father playing saxophone, my mother was a singer. So I kind of grew up in a box backstage type of a thing. It was a good family life in Long Island, New York. And the weekends, my parents were performing all the time. Sometimes, they'd take me. And then by the time I was like five or six years old, my grandfather would give me the big finger, which meant I needed to come up, and I'd sit on his knee and I'd sing a song with him. Which was frightening for me, but who knew I would make a living at it? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: And then at 15, the bug hit me, man. You know? I had the PA system set up, and I played guitar, sax, flute, piano, and I just wanted a band. And you know? I got a record deal by the time I was 26, and I was hitting it and I love it. Every day, every part of it, I love it. So that's me. And then I toured around the world. I got to meet all these beautiful people, eat all these great foods, learn about nutrition…. learn about exercise from Chinese people, meditation. You know? It's a beautiful life if you go out there and you look for it, you know? Vince Ferguson: Yes. The more I speak to people like yourself who've been in the business a long time, they talk about meditation. You know? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: And believing yourself, and that's so important. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. You have to listen to yourself. You have to listen to your heart, and what your body's telling you, listen to what your creativity is telling you. That's the only way to channel yourself. You know? So mind and body and spirit is all we have, and we put it all together when we make a living at it, and we touch other people. Stephen Sorrentino: And we educate them sometimes, and they say, "Gee, you're 61, and you're running around like you're 20." I'm like, "I know." Because I keep at it. You know? I'm a vegetarian. Vince Ferguson: Yeah, there you go, nutrition. Stephen Sorrentino: I don't drink booze anymore. I did for a long time. I don't touch any drugs or anything like that. So I'm a natural guy, you know? Vince Ferguson: Wow, that's amazing. Vince Ferguson: Now, you wear so many hats, you know? And again, you're vibrant, you're a comedian, you're a singer-composer, actor, everything. But if you could only choose one hat to wear, what would it be? Stephen Sorrentino: You're going to give me that question? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: I think the spice of life is all the different things. I don't think I have been asked that question before. Vince Ferguson: Good! Stephen Sorrentino: I was going to say, I'm going to say actor. Vince Ferguson: Really? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, because I think you get to be in as many people as you want to be, and you get to channel all the other personalities that are in you and then bring them out. It's almost like Halloween every day. So you get to wear any mask you want. You pull it out, you play the character, and you put it away. Stephen Sorrentino: But I'm like that with all my stuff, with my comedy, with my composition. Even when I put it to show, the way I design lights and stuff, I just I'll take different ideas, the way I do with nutrition and the way I eat, take everybody else's ideas, and bring them, and make my own. You know? Vince Ferguson: Yes, yes. Stephen Sorrentino: Is that a long answer or what? Vince Ferguson: No, but it makes a lot of sense. It makes a lot of sense. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Now, to be the person you are today, obviously you had to go through, you learned a lot, you met a lot of people. Who were the most impactful in your life? Who made you who you are today, Stephen? Stephen Sorrentino: Oh, gee, you know what? I'm going to bring it all the way down to my sixth grade teacher. I know it sounds unexceptional. I could say Debbie Reynolds or something like that, or Patti LaBelle. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But there was a person when I was in sixth grade that was a hippie back in the day. He had long hair and a beard, and that was very unlike the school district. And this guy just said, the first day, he goes, "You guys want to do a class, or you want to go outside because it's beautiful and just talk?" And he cared, and he listened to us. And from that moment, it was like a class of... It was like a camp. It almost like a hippie thing. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: It felt so good that somebody cared, and we all got to know each other. It wasn't a lesson. It was a lesson in life. It wasn't a book lesson. And I'll never forget him, so he touched my life. Stephen Sorrentino: And I'm going to say Patti. Not to be stupid, but Debbie Reynolds also. I learned so much from being positive about everything. Even when negative stuff was happening, say it in a positive way. "I don't want to do that." You know? With a smile. So you know? So I think being positive, and gleaning something from the people that you meet, especially on stage. Like George Carlin, hanging out with George Carlin and talking to him. Vince Ferguson: George Carlin? Stephen Sorrentino: Jerry Lewis. I mean, these are people that affected me as a kid, and then seeing what they're like in real life. So another person, Leslie Jordan. I don't know if you know the actor, he was on Will and Grace, he's little gay dude. Vince Ferguson: Oh. Stephen Sorrentino: I read his book, and I stopped drinking. Because I read his book, and it touched me somehow. And I called him, we had a mutual friend. I said, "How's that non-drinking thing?" Because I used to like my wine and it was affecting me at one point. And I said, "How's the non-drinking thing happen?" He goes, "Well, I won an Emmy." I said, "Well, I want an Emmy." He goes, "Then quit." And he made it so simple. And I went, "Yeah." And so I called him every day for 30 days just to say how I was doing, and I never had another drink. That was like 13 years ago. I never touched the booze again. Vince Ferguson: Really? Stephen Sorrentino: So that those are the people that touch you. Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: And you never forget them. Vince Ferguson: Most definitely. Oh, that's amazing. And you mentioned Patti LaBelle. What was that experience like? Stephen Sorrentino: Oh, my God. I mean, that's the queen. I got called because she was having some problems. As a comedian, she was having some vocal problems. So they said, "Would you come in and do an audition for Patti LaBelle" I'm like, "For who?" And they said, "Patti LaBelle. And I'm like, "Wait, I'm going to sing in front of Patti LaBelle?" You know? Stephen Sorrentino: So I went there. And I got the job, because my comedy is a lot of singing impressions. I do like Sammy Davis and all that stuff, so I sing a lot. Vince Ferguson: Nice! Stephen Sorrentino: And so I'm looking. She walks in, and there's Miss Patti with the entourage. And I'm like, "Oh, my..." And I started getting weird. You know? Because it's Patti LaBelle. And I'm looking at the microphone and I said, "Okay, I can't do this. Because that's Patti LaBelle, I'm going to flip out. I'm going to pass out. I'm going to throw up. Whatever's going to happen." And then I just went through this little process that we all do when we try to take care of ourself. I said, I looked at the stage, and I looked at Patti, Miss Patti. And I took the microphone. I know a microphone. There's a stage. There's a monitor. That's an audience. I'm familiar with all of that. I'm just going to do it. And I went out and I killed. Stephen Sorrentino: And on the way out, I introduced her. She grabbed my shoulder with her beautiful nails, and she goes, "You're with me forever." Vince Ferguson: Really? Stephen Sorrentino: And she said that. Yeah. And that, just got the chills talking about it because I just believed in myself at that moment. I put all the crap aside, and all the negativity that what could happen, and just said, "Yeah, I'm doing this." And I did 69 dates over the years with Miss Patti, so it was just wonderful. Vince Ferguson: How many dates? 69? Stephen Sorrentino: 69 dates, I think. Yeah, probably all together in Las Vegas for many, many times, and then a couple of road dates. I was there for her 60th birthday. Yeah. Yeah, I've been around, man. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. No, yeah, you've been around. But also, you really mixed it up with these people, too, which is great, you know? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Yes. Yeah. Vince Ferguson: And I'm sure they speak highly of you, as well, so that's amazing. Stephen Sorrentino: You know what? If you're smart, you get a lot from people. You don't just try to tell them who you are, but you listen. That's the biggest thing I ever could tell young people, because I mentor young people in the arts and I teach in China, as well. I mean, I'm a little nuts with that. I just tell them to listen. Because if you listen, you're going to hear everybody's story. You put it into your own little mix master, you make it, and then it becomes your story. You know? But listen, if we listen, we hear a lot. You know? Vince Ferguson: I think the problem to a lot of us today is that we don't listen. Right? We want to talk about what we know, who we are instead of listening- Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: ... to what someone else knows- Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: ... that might help us to become better than what we are today. Stephen Sorrentino: You know what? I don't know you very long, but I bet you I got months of stuff to learn from you. You know what I mean? And people don't take the time to listen. Especially when it comes to age, too. People, "Oh, he's old." When people, some young people say, "What song is that? Oh, I wasn't even born when that was written." Well, the world didn't start when you were born. I don't know if you got the memo. Vince Ferguson: Thank you. Thank you. It's so true, man. Vince Ferguson: I want to talk to you briefly about a movie. I just saw this movie, and you're in it, and it's called A Tale of Redemption and Regret. It was hilarious, but tell my viewers about it. Stephen Sorrentino: Well, it's you know? I got this script. I was in Las Vegas, and then COVID happened, so I moved back. I have a farm in the east coast of Virginia, and I just went to the farm just to be safe, and there's not going to be any work. And this young guy sent me script and said, "Look, I saw you perform a long time ago. I want you to do this character." So I'm like, "All right." Stephen Sorrentino: I read the script, and I loved it. It was a mafia guy that was down on his luck. It was like he wasn't going to win it at the end. He's actually kind of a loser. And I had a lot of empathy for him, because he's past his prime. Yeah, the '80s are over, and he's still trying to do the same thing, which is the mistake we all make. You have to roll, and change and evolve. Well, he can't, and I loved it. Stephen Sorrentino: So I called him up and I said, "If I give this guy a real personality ... I'll play the thing." And he did. So I produced the movie, I starred in it, and I also wrote the music for it. And it's just a really great romp of this... It's comedy, but it's dark comedy. Because he's kind of a murderer, but he's funny. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Yeah. You mix it all. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. You can see it on YouTube. It's also just won today... Or last night, I should say we won the London Short Film festival, the London Film Festival, and we won three other ones last week. So this movie is touching on something. I think all of us, as we get older, want to stay relevant. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: And some of us that can't, we fall through the cracks ... and this is touching on it. It's called A Tale of Redemption and Regret with Sunny the Heat. Vince Ferguson: Sunny the Heat? Stephen Sorrentino: It's a fun movie. Vince Ferguson: It really is. Stephen Sorrentino: I'm Sunny the Heat. Vince Ferguson: Yes. It really, it really, truly is, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Thanks. Vince Ferguson: And you say co-produced it. Now, also in the theme was about, as you said, getting older. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: And does Stephen Sorrentino worry about getting older? Stephen Sorrentino: Of course. You know? You want to stay relevant. And like last night, I'm on stage, and I'm playing the piano, and the recorder's rocking. You know? We're doing shows here in Las Vegas. And I said to myself, "Do I want to stand on the piano bench and jump off?" Well, at 30, that was easy. But at 61, I'll blow a hip. You know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah Stephen Sorrentino: I did it, because I did my running yesterday and I feel good. But what happens if? So you stuck getting that self-doubt thing, and you try to talk yourself out of it if you stay in shape. Vince Ferguson: Wow, exactly. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Exactly. That's why being healthy is so important, right? So- Stephen Sorrentino: It's all you got, man. Vince Ferguson: I know. But do you think acting today is more of a young man's game, or does it make a difference? Stephen Sorrentino: No, I think acting, I think it... Well, the thing is, here's the way I look at it. At 22, there's 9,000 other guys that want the job and that could do it, because they're good looking and they want it badly. At 45 there's 500 guys because they want it pretty much. But at 60, there's only four guys. I'm going to get the part. You know? Vince Ferguson: Great way of looking at it. Less competition, you're saying, huh? Stephen Sorrentino: That's right. Yeah. Well, the thing is I'm a character actor, so I'm not going to be the leading man anymore. That ship sailed in the '70s, so... Or the '80s. So for me, I love to play older. I mean, to get into an old character, to play someone maybe from Ireland, then you really can get yourself all crazy. You know? It's great. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? As long as I can pop out of it and run around the room a little bit, you know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah, yeah. Exactly, exactly. Very, very funny, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: But now, what advice would you give a young actor? Because you said you mentor actors, right? Young actors. Stephen Sorrentino: I do, yeah. Vince Ferguson: What advice do you give them if they want to get into the business? Stephen Sorrentino: Well, this movie is playing at all the film festivals worldwide, so I'm getting a multitude of people reaching out to me saying, "Help me." So I can't help everybody. But the first thing I said is, "Do you want to be an actor, or do you want to famous?" And if the answer is, "I want to be a star, I want to be famous," then I can't help you. But if you want to learn the craft and get famous because you're awesome, I can help you with that. You know what I mean? Stephen Sorrentino: So learn the craft. Don't just want to be... Anybody can be famous taking a picture of their hinny on Instagram and putting it out, and everybody looks at it. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But to have a career like me for 46 years of getting paid, having homes around America, touring the world, that's really seeing the world on other people's dime because of the business, that's a real gift, man. So you have to put your work in. You know? As a musician, as an artist, as a comedian, as whatever it is that you do, put it all in. And this may sound weird to you. I don't have it B plan, I never did. I don't have a backup plan. Because if I have a backup plan, then I'm telling the universe or whatever I believe in that it may not work out. So my thing has always been A plan, and it always worked out. Vince Ferguson: And do you recommend that for most people? Stephen Sorrentino: I do. I have to. when you say I have a B, I'm going to have something to fall back on, you already fell back. Because you just said that you don't believe that it's going to work out for you. So I don't have a plumber thing, or a... You know? I did jobs when I was a kid. But I'm going to be an actor, comedian, composer until the minute I die. Vince Ferguson: Wow. Stephen Sorrentino: And that's the way it's going to be. Because I said so. You know what I mean? It sounds arrogant, but it's like the world, the universe is a restaurant. You got to tell the waiter what you want. Tell them exactly what you want. But you also have, you have the patience to wait for it and do the work. You know? Tell them what you want, like working on your body, working on your nutrition, be prepared, and then it will come to you. It's guaranteed. But if you say, "Eh, it's not coming. I'm going somewhere else," then you're not there for the food. And they show up with the hamburger for you, and you're not there to eat it. So stick with it, know your stuff, take care of yourself, and it'll come to you. That's what I tell my young people. Vince Ferguson: That sounds great, man. That's great advice. But now, what are the keys, in your opinion, to longevity in the entertainment business. I say entertainment business, because you're more than just an actor. Okay? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: So what's the keys to longevity? Stephen Sorrentino: Evolve. Learn that- Vince Ferguson: Evolve. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? Your body, when you're 21, you could do certain weights. You could do certain fitness. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But when you're 55, you're not going to do the same exercises. It's the same with the arts. You have to evolve. At 21, I looked young and handsome ... I had tight jeans on, long hair. You can't play that guy when you're 40. So you have to change, and evolve, and roll with the punches, and roll with what life brings you. I embrace the fact that I'm not 21. I'm glad, because now I'm playing this guy, the older mafia died. I'll be doing a play this summer in New York City. I forget the name of it right now because it's early here. It Could Be Worse, it's called. And I'm playing an Italian guy, and his daughter comes, and she's got a girlfriend and this whole... But it's two hours of non-stop, like manic energy. And I'll be able to do it because that guy, I took care of myself. So maybe he didn't take care of himself for the story. But for me to play him, I have to have taken care of myself. No drinking, no meat for me, no booze. You know? No anything. Just rest, exercise. Vince Ferguson: So those are the keys. Evolving, not drinking, not abusing your body, proper nutrition. Okay. When did you become a vegetarian? Stephen Sorrentino: Oh, my God, about 10 years ago. I'm an animal rights activist, and I didn't like meat as it was, the concept of it. And when I stopped eating red meat and pork, I felt better. And then I just said, "You know what? One day a week, I'm going to eat no meat at all." And eventually, it just went away. I just felt better and better. So I take protein shakes sometimes, and I have a lot of nuts. And I know that nutrition-wise, a lot of fruits. Yeah, you know? I try to eat right, man. Vince Ferguson: Yeah, man. Stephen Sorrentino: You're the vehicle? You know? You have to... Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: We want our car to go somewhere. So our brain is the map, and our body is the car, and if you don't put new tires on and take care of the oil and gas, it won't go anywhere. Vince Ferguson: It just doesn't work right. Exactly. Exactly. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? Vince Ferguson: That's good wisdom. What about exercise now? What exercises do you do on a regular basis that keep you going? Stephen Sorrentino: Well, jumping around on stage every night helps because you're sweating it out all the time. Vince Ferguson: Sure. Stephen Sorrentino: But I run three miles a day, three to six miles a day. A slow run, because I'm older, so my hips are not what it used to be. I do pushups every day, and if I can get to the gym twice a week and just do a whole, like a universal circuit, I'm good. Vince Ferguson: Nice. Stephen Sorrentino: I sweat it out. Got to sweat every day. Vince Ferguson: Nice. That's good to hear that. Stephen Sorrentino: Definitely Vince Ferguson: And also, good advice for other people to know that you have to move your body, right? Stephen Sorrentino: Have to. Yeah, as you get older, too- Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: ... if you stop using it, you will lose it. Vince Ferguson: Exactly. I agree. Vince Ferguson: I don't lift as much now. I just want to be healthy. To me, it's about being fit. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, but you look... Exactly. And you look good, so hello. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: That's the game. Vince Ferguson: And you want to be around long time, right? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. I want to play an 80-year old in a play someday, and I'll be 80. That's cool. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. But you won't look 80. Stephen Sorrentino: No, I will look 70. Vince Ferguson: It's all good, it's all good. Vince Ferguson: I read a personal quote of yours, and it said- Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: It said, "I'm not afraid of dying. I'm afraid of living with no purpose." That was awesome. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: Explain that to my listeners and viewers. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? I said that as a mentor thing to a Chinese medical student, that he posted that somewhere. It became like this thing. I'm not afraid of dying. I mean, for me, living is the whole thing. Dying, I don't believe anything negative about it ... I think it's a positive thing. You just move into the next thing. I just don't want to be on this planet and not touch another person, not change another person's life, or leave a legacy. Even if it's just a song, or a performance that somebody said, "Gee, you really touched my heart." Or a song that somebody used for their wedding because it meant something. So we have a short time here relatively in this world, and I think our job is not to make money, and to buy stuff, and boast. But it's to touch as many people positively as possible and change their lives. That's it. I don't want to live without purpose. That's my purpose. Vince Ferguson: That is so well put, you know? Stephen Sorrentino: I didn't mean to be so profound. But it came out good, and when he posted it everywhere, I'm like, "Oh." Vince Ferguson: Yeah, man, it's like, "This guy's got a lot of wisdom to share. You know? He's really deep." Stephen Sorrentino: I'm the Dalai Lama. Vince Ferguson: Right. Exactly, exactly. Which is cool. Because someone needs to hear that, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, that's cool. That's my life. I mean, when people reach out to me, I do the best I can. There a lot of people that... I was in a film festival in India recently, and all these Indian actors, young dude actors wanted to talk to me, and I'm getting like 13, 14 requests every day, "Hey, can I speak to you?" And I do the best I can. But at one point, I'm like, "I can't." You know? "Take a number," so to speak. So I want to give positive energy to anybody I can. You know? Someday, on a world platform, if I can. You know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: But we'll see. Vince Ferguson: That's awesome. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, man. I mean, isn't that our job? Vince Ferguson: I think so. To give back and to help those who are around us. I believe that. Stephen Sorrentino: Isn't that what you're doing? Yeah, but look what you're doing. You are. Vince Ferguson: I believe, yes. And it feels good to do it, to share information. You bring on people like yourself who can also share uplifting and positive information, man. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: You know? It's a beautiful thing. Vince Ferguson: But now, I also know that you are in a film that's coming out the end of the year. It was directed by Victoria Rowell? Stephen Sorrentino: Yes! Vince Ferguson: ... of Young and Restless? Stephen Sorrentino: Yes! Young and Restless. Victoria's a like rockstar, you know? Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: First of all, I was excited because I'm the only white dude in the movie, which is freaking awesome. Vince Ferguson: Really? Oh, wow. A token. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, I'm the token white dude, which is fine with me. Equal time, finally. And she's a great director. Actually, Denise Bute is in it, also as well. Vince Ferguson: Denise is in it? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Blair Underwood, Bill Bellamy, and it's called- Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: ... A Rich Christmas. And I play a small part, but I play an English butler. Very, very different, you know? I've got my glasses like this. You know? One of those guys. And I had played Annie, I played Drake in Annie, which is a butler, with Sally Struthers- Vince Ferguson: Yes! Stephen Sorrentino: ... the year before. And Victoria saw a video of mine, and she goes, "You're hired." And it was so cool. So it's called A Rich Christmas. You know? It's a Christmastime movie on BET- Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: ... and look for me. Yeah. And Victoria's again, you walk in the room, her positive energy fills the room- Stephen Sorrentino: ... and you just get taken over by her. Yes, strong, strong woman director, so unique. And great that we're starting to see more women, more people of color directing. It's wonderful. Vince Ferguson: Yes. Wonderful. Stephen Sorrentino: I'm inspired. Vince Ferguson: Where do you see yourself, Stephen Sorrentino? You've done so much, but where do you see yourself in next five years? Stephen Sorrentino: I'd like to have a regular show, like on a Netflix type of platform. Maybe the Sunny the Heat thing. I don't know. On whatever platform. Vince Ferguson: That's awesome! Stephen Sorrentino: And just have a steady job on television. And then on my off months, I'd love to tour a little bit to do my comedy, and then have enough time to mentor and teach young people. That's it. Vince Ferguson: That's it? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: That's a lot, man. That's a lot. Stephen Sorrentino: That's okay. I got a lot. You know? Like I said, I got a lot of energy, so... Vince Ferguson: So how do you rest though? How do you take it down? Stephen Sorrentino: I shut off. So it's no people. Because anytime I'm around people, I kind of somewhat perform. I don't know. I can't really shut down. So what I do is I close everybody off, I go away, and I just rest. I just I do nothing. I try that. A little meditation. Vince Ferguson: Yeah. Stephen Sorrentino: And can I be honest with you? When I'm back in Virginia on my ranch, I mow the lawn. Vince Ferguson: You mow the lawn? Stephen Sorrentino: For eight hours. It's 13 acres of mowing- Vince Ferguson: Oh! Stephen Sorrentino: Because it's a 50 acre estate. Vince Ferguson: Whoa! Stephen Sorrentino: So I mow Vince Ferguson: Whoa, really? Really? Stephen Sorrentino: It's I can't. It sounds stupid, but it's very zen, man. Vince Ferguson: Very zen, unbelievable. Stephen Sorrentino: Zen mowing. I don't know what to tell you, but that helps to slow me down. Vince Ferguson: Because you're such an outgoing person, and I would imagine that you're always around people. But for you, get away from people. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah, I have to shut completely off. And I think, and somebody pointed this out, a psychologist friend of mine said, "You're not an extrovert. You're an extrovert for a living, but you're actually an introvert." And I think he's right. So I do this Mr. Personality thing. Vince Ferguson: Yes. Stephen Sorrentino: But my real person is a very quiet, inside thing. So it's kind of strange. Vince Ferguson: It is kind of strange, man. But how can my listeners and viewers find out more about Stephen Sorrentino? Stephen Sorrentino: You can go to Stephensorrentino.com. It's Stephen with a P-H. You can go to my Instagram, follow. There's a lot of awards being posted on that, which is New York actor or Stephen.Sorrentino. Or on Twitter, I'm Sorrentino. Easy. Vince Ferguson: Amazing. Definitely easy. Vince Ferguson: But one more thing about Tales of Redemption, right? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: It was only 14 minutes. It was a very short movie. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Yeah, it's a short movie. We wanted to make an impact and show everybody what we could do. And now we're developing it as a series. Like I said, I want that series. So we've got 13 episodes written, and then we're going to start pitching it all over the world to whoever will look at it, and whoever will give us the most platforms that we can see it. And you people can watch Sunny, because he's a very interesting character. Vince Ferguson: Most definitely. I wanted more, man. I wanted more. How it ended, I wanted more Sunny the Heat. Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. A lot of people say, at the festivals that I went to in New York, they came up to me and said, "We want more of Sunny." And I'm like, "That's great." Vince Ferguson: Thank you. Thank you, man. Stephen Sorrentino: You know? No, thank you. Vince Ferguson: You can identify with Sunny, man. You know? Stephen Sorrentino: Yeah. Vince Ferguson: You really could. Vince Ferguson: Well, look, Stephen Sorrentino, on behalf of Body Sculpt of New York, that's my non-profit fitness program for kids, and Six Weeks to Fitness, I truly want to thank you for coming on my show today. Stephen Sorrentino: It's my pleasure. This has been a blessing. Thank you so much. Vince Ferguson: And to my listeners and viewers, I truly hope this program was informative, encouraging, and inspiring, and that you will continue listening in and watching our Six Weeks to Fitness program. If you have any questions or comments for the show, please leave them below. And don't forget to subscribe, so you don't miss any future episodes. And remember, you don't stop exercising because you are getting old. You're getting old because you stopped exercising. www.6weekstofitness.com
Denise Woods has been the ‘voice behind the voice' of a stellar array of actors for the last twenty years. She is currently coaching the Netflix feature film, The Harder They Fall, starring Idris Elba. As the creative consultant for Halle Berry's directorial debut of the film Bruised, she contributed to the authenticity of Berry's performance in the starring role. Denise was also the vocal coach for Mahershala Ali's Academy Award and Golden Globe winning performances in Green Book and the 3rd Season of HBO's True Detective. She coached Don Cheadle in the critically acclaimed Showtime series, Black Monday, Academy Award winning actor Common, Golden Globe winner David Oyelewo, Golden Globe nominated actor Idris Elba, Academy Award nominated actor Will Smith for the title role in the film Ali and Ken Watanabe for his work in the film The Last Samurai. Denise worked with Audra McDonald on her fourth Tony Award winning performance for Gershwin's Porgy and Bess on Broadway, and was Zoe Saldana's Dialect Coach in the feature film based on the life of Nina Simone. Her dialect coaching talents can also be heard in the 20th Century Fox film, Hidden Figures, starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae, and the Focus Feature's film, Harriet, starring Cynthia Erivo in the title role. Denise had the honor of coaching Tyler Perry for his role as Colin Powell in the 2018 Annapurna Pictures film, Vice; and she is featured in Perry's 2018 film, Acrimony, starring Taraji P. Henson, as the ‘only-heard' Therapist. Denise has trained executives for public speaking at corporations such as US Borax, UPS, and Bear Stearns. She has coached broadcast news anchors at NBC Nightly News, CNBC, Bloomberg News, The Today Show, CNN, Inside Edition, KTLA News, and the TV Guide Channel; and she has prepared NBA and NFL athletes for on-camera commentary. For over two decades, Denise's clients have included Jessica Chastain, Amber Heard, Anthony Mackie, Phylicia Rashad, Ellen Burstyn, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Soledad O'Brien, Morris Chestnut, Queen Latifah, Taye Diggs, Paul Rodriguez, David Alan Grier, Victoria Rowell, Kellan Lutz, Ray Liotta, Portia De Rossi, Rachel Weisz, Mekhi Phifer, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeffrey Wright and Mike Myers. She is a graduate and former faculty member of The Juilliard School, and a long time faculty member of California Institute of the Arts. Denise is committed to giving disenfranchised voices the courage and tools to use their words, their thoughts and their stories in ways they never thought possible by dismantling fear, shame and insecurity. Her first book, The Power of Voice, published by HarperCollins Publishers, was released in January 2021. Connect with Denise Woods on IG, FACEBOOK, TWITTER , LINKEDIN: @speakitclearly Interested in future events? Visit: https://www.feisworld.com/events To find out how I built a business with a podcast started in 2014: https://www.feisworld.com/newsletter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support
Victoria Rowell is a force to be reckoned with who's been tearing up the screen for years: an Emmy-nominated Actress, Dancer Producer, Director, Writer, and multiple NAACP award winner. Her illustrious career includes ‘The Young and the Restless", ‘Diagnosis Murder' with Dick Van Dyke, ‘Eve's Bayou', ‘Dumb & Dumber", the inspirational family film ‘Birdie' streaming on Pure Flix and directing “The Rich & The Ruthless” on BET PLUS. Talk about “hustling”! Vivica and Victoria discuss growing up in the foster care system, her rise to fame, what it was like to find her biological father, and losing work for being a leader in addressing inequality in the entertainment industry. Work or no work, Victoria is an unstoppable, undeniable advocate for people of color in front and behind the camera, and a spiritual ninja grateful for the hardships she faced bringing strength, grace, and wisdom to this episode of “Hustling”. This show is dedicated to the late Kristoff St. John, their co-star on “The Young and The Restless” who died suddenly from heart failure on February 3, 2019. #TheRICHandTheRUTHLESS https://twitter.com/victoriarowell https://twitter.com/betplus https://www.instagram.com/victoriarowell/ https://www.vivicafox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/msvfox/ https://www.facebook.com/VivicaAFox https://twitter.com/msvivicafox https://stage29.tv/ https://twitter.com/stage29podcasts https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcasts/ https://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Victoria Rowell, Actress-Producer-Director: "I'm Inspired by the Moment” Award-winning Actress, Producer and Director Victoria Rowell 13 NAACP catches up with longtime friend Brenda Epperson-Moore and these two high-spirited and faith-filled women reminiscence about their days working together on CBS “Young and the Restless” and currently on UMC's “The Rich and The Ruthless” which was just picked up by BET Plus. These two fast friends have stayed connected for decades through their marriages, the birth of their children, and philanthropic causes. Victoria shares, “Brenda and I were meant to become friends. I don't believe in accidents; that is divine order.” Victoria is a champion for diversity issues and she shares why she's “inspired by the moment” and how iconic Congressman John Lewis told her to keep pushing for justice, and make a way out of no way.” Victoria was raised with an “extremely grounded and sturdy faith” and she believes “making the most of what you have turns into more.” Victoria reflects, “During this uncertain time, some people feel ‘I'm lost. I'm in the desert.' When you're in the desert you're finding yourself. You're building a faith muscle.”
Theh program all about TV. Our guest: Victoria Rowell, star/executive producer/head writer on The Rich & The Ruthless, moving from Urban Movie Channel/ALL BLK to BET+ for its fourth season later this week.
Victoria Rowell on Breaking it Down with Frank MacKay - Actress, Writer, Producer by Frank MacKay
Victoria Rowell is a non-stop actress, dancer, producer and more! She joins us and tells us stories of her early years growing up in Maine, working with the amazing Dick Van Dyke, the kindness of Jim Carey and that's just for starters! Victoria has several projects coming our way on BET HER including the shorts "Like, Comment, Subscribe" and "A Long Look In The Mirror". Two dramatic works she appears in, coming on October 17! She also directed the BET HER movie "Everything is Fine" and look for her on "Trash vs Treasure" and "The Rich and the Ruthless"! Of course, you can also catch her on reruns of "Diagnosis Murder, too! Plus we check out "My Son", "Ant Man 3" and more, on this week's On Screen & Beyond! Be sure to check us out at www.OnScreenAndBeyond.com and on Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Born in America and raised in Bahia Brazil... award winning writer, director R.L. Scott has to date produced seven feature films and a large number of shorts. Before the internet was invented, he began his journey as a filmmaker at age 15, writing, directing, shooting and choreographing action scenes (on Betamax) with his friends. His motivation for becoming a visual storyteller, was to show the world the beauty, intelligence, strength and uniqueness of his culture To date, R.L. has worked with the likes of such talent as Bill Cobbs, Costas Mandylor, Harry Lennix, Richard Gant, Sean Riggs, Victoria Rowell, Darrin Dewitt Henson, Karrueche Tran, Amin Joseph, Nicki Micheaux, Robert Miano, Adolfo "Shabba-Doo" Quinones, Alimi Ballard, R&B Superstar Mya and many others. His movies have been released theatrically in North America, Korea and Africa, as well as streaming on global platforms like Netflix, Hulu, iTunes, TV One, Playstation, Xbox and Sky... and even as far back as Blockbuster video, Hollywood video, Sam Goody, Tower Records and more. With his new feature film "Lazarus," R.L. has begun his quest to create "Wonder Studios" a new superhero universe, populated by vast and diverse heroes of every race and creed. “We learn about this and more on “Behind The Real”. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-d-king/support
Barb Wire is a 1996 American superhero film based on the Dark Horse comic book series of the same name. It stars Pamela Anderson in the titular role, alongside Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, and Steve Railsback. Brad Wyman produced, and David Hogan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tradepaperbacks/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rangerryan/message
Ericka Sóuter, a nationally recognized voice in the realm of parenting news talks to us about how Messenger Kids from Facebook can help with learning and connecting to friends. Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer, for EL Education discusses the importance of social-emotional learning and healing as a critical foundation for academic success. Katie Macarelli, a cycling enthusiast, works with Topeak and shares ideas for biking and walking to school as an alternative to the bus or car. Victoria Rowell chats about her new show on AMC Networks, "Trash Verses Treasure."
Award-winning Actress-Producer Victoria Rowell 13 NAACP (“The Young and the Restless,” UMC’s “The Rich and The Restless”) a champion for foster care and diversity issues shares why she’s inspired by “Mother Nature and God’s forced pause” during these uncertain times and how the late iconic Congressman John Lewis told her “to keep pushing for justice and make a way out of now way.” She’s the director of the new short film “Everything is Fine” for BET Her which deals with mental health issues during the time of Covid. Victoria believes “making the most of what you have turns into more.”
In the season finale of "Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva," creator & host Victoria Rowell shines an historical spotlight on pioneering African-Americans in Daytime Television, talks about being part of the rich history in soaps, and underscores the work yet to be done around equity & inclusion on the small screen. [The views, information and/or opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and do not represent or reflect the official policy or position of Entertainment Speakers Bureau or that of its affiliates, partners and employees.]
(0:00) Show Open: School Rules Arizona schools expected to implement 14 most common COVID-19 safety protocols (19:35) Entertainment News Kanye Says He's Trying to Divorce Kim, Kim Asked the Public for Compassion Kim Kardashian defends Kanye West amid bipolar disorder Twitter rants Andy Dick seen in an embarrassing social media clip in which he forgot names of the couple he was marrying as an ordained minister Guy Ritchie is slapped with a six-month driving ban after vigilante cyclist catches him texting while behind wheel of his Range Rover in Hyde Park and reports him to police Brooklyn Decker admits she wears incontinence underwear (31:25) The Top 10 Cities Looking for Threesomes in 2020 There's an app called 3Fun that's specifically for people who want to have threesomes. And they've actually seen an uptick in activity since the lockdowns began. They looked at the 722,000 people in the U.S. who use the app, and ranked the top ten areas with the most users. The ten cities with the most people looking for some group lovin' are: New York . . . Los Angeles . . . Houston . . . Chicago . . . Las Vegas . . . San Antonio . . . Philadelphia . . . Phoenix . . . Dallas . . . and San Diego. (PR Newswire) A third of people who own adult toys say they NEVER clean them. (Full Story) (38:05) Kim Fields Promoting: Kim directs female centric original film for premiere ..”Baby Blue”. ..on BET Her on Sat., July 25th Kim Fields directs (along with three other top Af-Amer stars predominately known for being in front of the camera) now BEHIND the lens! (In the same hour, the short by Victoria Rowell appears who could also be available another day if you can book her) See: https://tinyurl.com/DeadlineBETHer (51:10) Dumbass of the Day A Guy Tries to Fake His Own Death to Avoid Jail, but Misspells a Word on the Death Certificate Cops in Toledo arrested a guy who robbed a bank while holding a baby. A guy in Utah secretly filmed his girlfriend with another guy, and tried to have her arrested for prostitution. But instead, cops arrested him for voyeurism. A 21-year-old guy in New York state is facing charges after he decided to do some target practice inside his house . . . shot through a wall . . . and almost hit his neighbor in the shower. (100:40) Herb Stratford Films debuting July 24 Radioactive (Prime) Radioactive is the true story of scientist Marie Curie and the work that earned her two Nobel Prizes and changed the world. The somewhat tragic PG-13 film stars Rosamund Pike and Sam Riley. Trailer - The Rental (iTunes) Two couples on an getaway grow suspicious that the host of their idyllic rental house may be spying on them. Before long, what should have been a celebratory weekend trip turns into something far more sinister, as well-kept secrets are exposed and the four old friends come to see each other in a whole new light. Alison Brie and Dan Stevens star in the R-rated horror film from first time director Dave Franco that is pretty entertaining. Trailer - Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful (Loft Cinema streaming) Photographer Helmut Newton's work, done for for fashion clients, magazines and galleries over his long and storied career were unique due to the blend of erotic imagery and edgy content. Through period interviews with subjects, clients and admirers his unique life is told in the documentary Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful. A long overdue, and very well done film about a master photographer and fascinating character. Trailer - Fear City: New York vs the Mafia (series on Netflix) In the new three-part documentary series Fear City: New York vs the Mafia the story of the Five Mafia families that ruled New York in the 1970s and '80s unfolds as does their ultimate fall At the hands of federal agents. This riveting documentary is a must-see. Trailer - Support the show: https://podcave.app/subscribe/the-world-famous-frank-show-4eehjczc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In episode four of "Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva," host Victoria Rowell welcomes her Young & The Restless co-star Adam Lazarre-White for an engaging & nostalgic conversation about his time on Daytime television then, and his love for teaching now.
In episode three of "Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva," host Victoria Rowell shares insights on beauty, health and wellness in Daytime television.
In episode two of "Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva," host Victoria Rowell discusses Sex & Romance in Daytime Television; and how Daytime introduced Black Love to audiences around the globe.
In part 2, Kristoff talks about the visionary that Bill Bell was, the death threats he had received from one on camera interracial relationship and his disappointment in fully telling that story. He also talks about judgement and criticism within the black community, his love for Victoria Rowell and the anger and frustration he felt when he could no longer work with her on the show, and, finally, the one thing that never came to be-life and career after Neil Winters.
In episode one of "Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva," host Victoria Rowell dives right into the behind-the-scenes of Daytime Television. Get ready for a little Lights, Camera, Calamity, Claws and SECRETS.
In the second episode of Escape With Nate, I sit down with Ms. Victoria Rowell, the veteran actress, activist, writer, director and producer to chat about some of her favorite destinations spanning from Jamaica to Turkey! She shares with me how she fell in love with the people, the food and the history of the countries. Victoria has a unique and curious travel POV always describing her travels through the lens of ancient and African American history and economies; as well as dropping in the traditional laissez-faire vacation stories which fill our dreams. Her travels are also quite personal to her, as she's on an ongoing search for family connections, and prioritizes international foster care philanthropy. Not sure what's more daunting, the number of miles she travels or the number of items she consistently has on her itinerary. To get a glimpse into the travel journal of the soap opera diva don’t miss this latest episode of Escape With Nate. Produced by 31 Dogwood Productions & Tasty Shop Media. Production Sound Design by Wein Designs. Escape with Nate is brought to you by Entertainment Speakers Bureau.
John Michael Reefer has been working as an independent producer since 1988. Producing his first feature “The Game”. The story of a contentious race for the Mayor of New York City during the late 80's. Directed by Curtis Browne. Most recently “Holy Air” John Michael's collaboration with writer, director Shady Srour was an official selection at the 2017 “Tribeca Film Festival” The film was picked-up by Samuel Goldwyn for a limited theatrical release in the US. “Holy Air” is currently available on “Amazon's” streaming platform. “Holy Air” tells the story of Adam. When learns that his wife Lamia is pregnant and his father falls very ill, he evaluates his life and realizes that he has not achieved much. Despite all his failed business ideas, he makes one last attempt to try to make it big. And what's better to sell the very air that the Virgin Mary breathed during her annunciation in the Holy Land? But in order to do so, as one priest tells Adam during confession, one needs to find allies from the three cultures ruling Nazareth - the Jewish politicians, the Muslim mafia, and the Catholic Church officials. In a politically unstable world where religion is just merchandise, can Holy Air become Adam's salvation? John Michael produced the “Emmy Nominated” television series “The Rich and The Ruthless” written and directed by Victoria Rowell. Which is currently in it's third season on the streaming platform “Urban Movie Chanel” (UMC) “The Rich and The Ruthless”. The only black owned daytime drama, is operated by tight fisted, debonair, self-made, Augustus Barringer. When greedy studio executives tell him the show is getting booted off the sound stages after 20 years, he is ready to fight back to stay on the air, even if it means filming his quirky soap opera out of his sleek Hollywood mansion or moving the company to Jamaica! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Lucas has trouble with his parrot, we watch 1996's Pamela Anderson, MTV Award-winning classic 'Barb Wire' and speak to radical Protestant scholar Martin Luther on the time phone. SHOW NOTES George Walton Lucas Jr. is an American filmmaker, philanthropist and entrepreneur. Lucas is best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises and founding Lucasfilm, LucasArts and Industrial Light & Magic. He served as chairman of Lucasfilm before selling it to The Walt Disney Company in 2012. Barb Wire is a 1996 American science fiction action film based on the Dark Horse comic book series of the same name. It stars Pamela Anderson in the titular role, alongside Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier and Steve Railsback. Martin Luther, O.S.A. was a German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Luther was ordained to the priesthood in 1507. He came to reject several teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church; in particular, he disputed the view on indulgences.
Black Hollywood Live's hit show Tha Trend delivers the male and female perspectives on the hottest news in entertainment and thought provoking conversations affecting the culture. The show is hosted by On Air Personality Derrial Christon (@DerrialChriston) and Actress / Producer Courtney Stewart. (@Stewartstarlit). Each week special guests join the discussion to give their opinions on the selected weekly topics. Guests have included: Omar Epps, Joseline Hernandez, Omari Hardwick, Regan Gomez, Devon Franklin, Anne Marie Johnson, LoLo Spencer, Angell Conwell, Victoria Rowell, Miss Lawrence and more. Make sure to subscribe to BHL! - http://youtube.com/blackhollywoodlive HELPFUL LINKS: Website - http://blackhollywoodlive.com Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/bhlonline Merch - http://shop.spreadshirt.com/BlackHollywoodLive/ ABOUT BLACK HOLLYWOOD LIVE: Black Hollywood Live is the world's first online broadcast news network with programming and content dedicated to African American entertainment news. The network features long form, in-depth celebrity interviews, smart commentary and discussion as well as news and inside information. The network was created by producer Keven Undergaro. Black Hollywood Live had guests from shows/films like 12 Years A Slave, The Butler, America's Got Talent, The Game, Chicago Fire, Believe, Hannibal, Suits, Parks and Recreation, Dallas Buyers Club, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Best Man Holiday, The View, Shameless, Basketball Wives, Being Mary Jane, Scandal, Single Ladies and many more. Notable guests on the network include: host Wayne Brady, The View's Sherri Shepherd, Late Night's Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyer and others.
{Celebrity Interview Blast From The Past) Yes Yes - this special guestis a Woman of Power indeed Today I'm sharing one of the fabulous interviewsI did with actress Victoria Rowell who is best known for rocking the role of Drucilla Winters on Y&R In this interview Victoria talks about one of her bestselling books 'The Women Who Raised Me'. Being a voice and creating change within her industry. She also sharesher insights on "getting out of self", and following your dreams, passions and integrity, and also some of the challenges she went through, the adversities she faced and how she overcame them. I've been blessed to have interviewed Victoria Rowell several times and I just LOVE her-she is so real and authentic! I wish they would bring her back on Young & The Restless....miss her presence and great acting! If you like it please leave us a review on it. I appreciate you much! Enjoy :)
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Emmy nominated and NAACP Award-winning actress Victoria Rowell, chats with Selene on this episode of The Media Lounge Podcast. Victoria discusses her UMC's Daytime Emmy nominated Original Series, The Rich and the Ruthless season three that premiered on 5/23, and Lifetime's Pride & Prejudice premiering Saturday, 6/1. Victoria also shares with us on how it was to work with the late Kristoff St. John.
"When you know better, you do better" - Maya Angelou This week NatoyaEbony and Adrianna Cool are back with new flavor in your ear. They will be talking about making the same mistakes, over and over again. Oh, and our girl Adrianna is out here being Tommy. She ain't got no job, man! This week's #WCW goes to soap opera legend, Drucilla Winters played by Victoria Rowell. Find out why her and the Winters' family are the only family that matters in daytime television. --------------------------------------------------- Episode Breakdown: 00:00:41- Adrianna, ain't got no job man! 00:22:22- #WCW 00:28:20- RIP Kristoff St. John 00:32:54- 21 Savage and Demi Lovato 00:39:16- Modern Family's 11th and final season 00:41:57 Super Bowl 53 00:46:13- J.Lo's Motown Tribute 00:53:49- Toni Braxton & Birdman 00:58:32- Recovering From Making the Same Mistakes 01:43:51 Moesha's Diary ---------------------------------------------------------- Don't forget to get your tickets to Recovering Party Girls' first live show at Eventbrite. Also, support your girls and grab some merch. Follow our social media: www.instagram.com/recoveringpartygirls twitter.com/partygirlspod www.facebook.com/RecoveringPartyGirls www.youtube.com Email us your listener's letters at: recoveringpartygirlsletters@gmail.com Email Inquires: recoveringpartygirls@gmail.com
País Estados Unidos Dirección Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly Guion Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, Bennett Yellin Música Todd Rundgren Fotografía Mark Irwin Reparto Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Mike Starr, Charles Rocket, Victoria Rowell, Joe Baker, Hank Brandt, Teri Garr, Brady Bluhm, Cam Neely, Felton Perry, Brad Lockerman, Rob Moran, Zen Gesner, Connie Sawyer, Lin Shaye, Clint Allen Sinopsis La vida de Lloyd y Harry, dos amigos de una estupidez supina, es un auténtico desastre. El primero trabaja como chófer de una limousina, y el segundo se dedica a transportar perros. Cuando Lloyd se enamora de una chica de buena posición, que deja olvidado un maletín en el coche, los dos amigos emprenden un viaje por todo el país para devolvérselo.
A serial killer is definitely/potentially on the loose in Golden Acres. Tata property values! Plus Hot Goss featuring Victoria Rowell! GOSSIP was written and directed by Allison Raskin. Produced by Rachel Wolther. Sound Design by Casey Holford. Featuring performances by Amanda Perez (Mia), Allison Raskin (Bethany), Victoria Rowell (Valerie), Beth Littleford (Rockin’ Robin), Carrie Clifford (Eliza), and Joe Hartzler (Ethan). For more information, visit gossippodcast.com. You can binge listen to all episodes of Gossip now on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of listening, go to stitcherpremium.com/gossip and use promo code 'GOSSIP.'
Skip sat down with Victoria Rowell and Traci Otey Blunt last year at the International Black Film Festival in Nashville, TN to talk about some of the amazing work being done on the Urban Movie Channel. Check the link below to subscribe to this amazing platform and get great content into your bones! https://umc.tv
We look at the relaxing tradition of summer sports you can play in your yard, plus some leisure pursuits that are more unique. BALLS ON THE LAWN by Brooks Butler Hays WEIRD SPORTS & WACKY GAMES AROUND THE WORLD by Victoria Williams SPORTS FROM HELL by Rick Reilly TAG, TOSS, & RUN by Paul Tukey & Victoria Rowell
If you are a fan of Hollywood action movies than you more than likely have seen Angela Meryl at work but just didnt realize it! Over the last 13 years Angela has been one of Hollywood's leading stunt women, standing in for nearly every gorgeous, black leading lady including Halle Berry, Beyonce Knowles, Vivica Foxx, Vanessa Williams, Victoria Rowell, Sanaa Lathan, Gabrielle Union, Naomi Harris and Nicole Ari Parker to name a few. Angela joins Tabasum to dish on it all
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Its the Tuesday Spot on the D-Hour Radio Network and on this show as always we will be bringing you all the hits from your favorite celebrity, new, amateur, unknown, and up and coming (R&B, Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, and Neo-Soul) artists! We got the Real Men Talking, and many other incredible segments on this show. Today we will be talking with New York Times Best Selling Author/Actress/Producer/Writer Ms Victoria Rowell and later in the show we will also be talking with fabulous actor Nicholas Brendon from the hit TV series Buffy The Vampire Slayer.
Today on Rodney Perry Live we welcome Victora Rowell and the smash R&B group Final Draft. Rodney will chat with Victoria about her current project, The Rich and The Ruthless and how YOU can be a part of it! In the second half of the hour Rodney talks to Final Draft. Tune in on Monday August 26, 2013 at 2PM EST! For more information about Victoria Rowell visit: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572313982/the-rich-and-the-ruthless-http-twittercom-victoria For more information about Final Draft visit: www.twitter.com/FinalDraft Rodney Perry Live is a show consisting of all arts and entertainment. Everything from comedy and politics to music and acting. Rodney covers it all with a comedic slant. Tune in each and every Monday at 2pm EST www.blogtalkradio.com/rodneyperrylive to check out "Rodney Perry Live" on internet radio: Call in number: (718) 305-6383.
On the latest episode of Conversations, former Young and the Restless star, Victoria Rowell discussing her upcoming project, The Rich and the Ruthless and the Kickstarter campaign. Ripped from the headlines of TMZ and packed with behind-the-scenes secrets, this latest soap opera drama crackles with salacious details and over-the-top, hot and heavy hijinks. We'll have all of that and more on Episode 20 of Conversations.
Victoria Rowell is returning to "On-Air with Douglas" to promote her new web series and kickstarter campaign for "The Rich and the Ruthless," based on her latest book by the same title.
Victoria Rowell is returning to "On-Air with Douglas" to promote her new web series and kickstarter campaign for "The Rich and the Ruthless," based on her latest book by the same title.
Multi Award winning actress and author Victoria Rowell chats about her career, including her role for many years on The Young and the Restless, and Single Ladies. Victoria has a new project called The Rich and the Ruthless which she will discuss with Take 2 Radio on Aug 5th at 7pm eastern time.
Charlotte Reid is the principal of her own design firm, Charlotte Reid Design & Events, which specializes in residential and commercial design and luxurious events planning and execution. Passionate, thoughtful, and driven, her design philosophy is “beautify the world, one room at a time.” She specializes in private social events, fundraisers, birthday parties, corporate launches, and, of course, weddings. She has worked as a publicist, a media coach to clients from Capitol Hill and Fortune 100™ companies, and as a special events manager for authors, actors, national foundations, and noted personalities. A short selection from her client list is a testimony to her range: The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, We Advance, the National Urban League Policy Institute, Victoria Rowell, Paul Wharton, Chef Timothy Dean, Events DC, and The DC Lottery. In her spare time, Ms. Reid was inspired to create a locally-based foundation, Living is Giving, which provides support to communities half a world away in Ghana, West Africa.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to announce we found Drucilla still hanging off that cliff after all these years and Victoria Rowell will be joining our show, don't miss this chance to talk to Dru herself.
Ladies and gentlemen, we are proud to announce we found Drucilla still hanging off that cliff after all these years and Victoria Rowell will be joining our show, don't miss this chance to talk to Dru herself.
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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Jamey’s report that ABC’s Brian Frons has been allegedly courting former All My Children head writer Megan McTavish and is trying to convince her to return to the show. The gang discusses the pro and cons of such a possibility. Maybe the problem isn’t the writers, but executive producer Julie Hanan Carruthers? Shannon Cane opts out of renewing with AMC. Luke is excited that former AMC star Alexa Havins has joined Torchwood. The Bold and the Beautiful snaps up The Young and the Restless’ Tonya Lee Williams. Her character Olivia will be joining the wonderful world of Forresters, Logan and Spencers. Reportedly, Olivia will be related to Justin Barber. Amber has another pregnancy scheme up her sleeve, but can she pull it off? What is going on with Thomas and Brooke? Will Brooke appreciate Thomas’ advances? Days of our Lives star Mark Hapka is leaving Salem and speaks out on Twitter about what led to his departure. Jamey isn’t happy that yet another Horton is riding off into the sunset. Bo and Hope go on the run. EJ and Nicole get engaged. General Hospital is known for its well choreographed stunts, but has the bus crash lived up to previous “events”? The gang dives into how it all played out. Luke doesn’t understand how all the passengers were able to all fly out of the bus so easily and why there was no apparent debris. Will Jason and Sam’s baby be a miracle pregnancy or will it be because of experimental medicine? One Life to Live’s feud between Natalie and Mad Marty is heating up and the DC gang loves it. Are these two the show’s next great rivalry? Charlie turned tail and ran through Llanview hospital after Clint confronted him. What is it about that hospital that causes grown men to act the fool? Tuc Watkins is back and has us cracking up. Will he be able to escape his captors? The National Urban League has joined Victoria Rowell’s fight for diversity at Sony and The Young and the Restless. Jamey and Jillian weigh in on the hot topic. Billy’s search for a baby could have him adopting Daniel and Daisy’s baby. After much pleading Jack and Nick investigate Sharon’s claims of Adam’s innocence and that Skye was in fact alive.
BuzzWorthy's Anniversary Week continues as we air two of our most talked about interviews during the course of the show. Kicking off the hour is the interview with Kristoff St. John, Neil Winters on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless." This interview, which is also in conjuction with our second interview rebroadcast, has brought many Y&R fans out of the woodwork to support the actor and also begged the question, "Why are we not seeing much of African-American storylines on Y&R?" Victoria Rowell, who played the role of Drucilla winters on Y&R from 1990-2007, also came onto the show to discuss the same scenario after hearing St. John's interview. Hear her thoughts on the situation as well as what is currently on-screen at Y&R.
On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and headlines, including: Luke and Belinda think All My Children’s Annie choice of Scott over JR was a huge mistake. Who would have believed the day would come we’d wish Zach eating Pine Valley alive like he used too? Trent Garrett makes his debut as Asher. As the World Turns fan favorite John Dixon returns to Oakdale just in time to help Chris Hughes. It looks as if Luke isn’t going to have to make a choice between Reid and Noah after Reid gets hit by a train. Henry and Barbara finally say “I Do.” The Bold and the Beautiful pulled a fast one and now Bill Spencer is going to be Liam’s father. Thomas defends Brooke to the Forrester family. Should Brooke and Thomas get it on after 90210 alum Adam Gregory makes his debut? After month and months of waiting Days of our Lives’ Sami finally finds out the truth about what EJ did. The mystery surrounding Chloe’s baby isn’t who the daddy is, but who changed the paternity tests. Vivian tries to pull off another buried alive plot, but should DAYS be finding something better for her to do? The DC gang goes in-depth on Brenda’s return to General Hospital. Has it been well executed or is GH in danger of ruining the return of one of its biggest stars? Robin finds out that Patrick cheated on her and gives Kimberly McCullough an opportunity to deliver a fantastic performance. Do shootouts really make Jason and Sam horny? Clint destroys David and Dorian’s wedding on One Life to Live. Should David and Dorian fans have been left hanging or should they have given a hint of hope by having Dorian find a clue that sends her on the hunt to find Dorian? OLTL needs to play up its Blair/Todd/Tea triangle and figure out a way to give Viki and Dorian more scenes together. Everybody and their detective close in on Elijah. Should OLTL sign Lindsay Hartley on as Kimberly? Jamey and Jillian weigh in on The Young and the Restless’ Kristoff St. John and Darius McCrary’s visit to the Foxxhole with Jamie Foxx on Sirius radio and the explosive turn it took after former Y&R star Victoria Rowell called in. The sisterly feud between Jill and Lauren is heating up. Victor pulls a fast one on Adam.
One of the most popular soaps is “The Young and the Restless.” A multiple Emmy Award winning show, it debuted in 1973 and focuses on scenarios that revolve around elegance, wealth, and big business. And for nearly two decades, Victoria Rowell has been a part of it, enthralling millions of fans with her legendary character, Drucilla Winters. Drucilla moved to Genoa City in 1990 and in the years before her fall from a cliff in 2007, her storylines have involved illiteracy, a society marriage, sexual trysts, murder suspicions, and all-around mayhem. Victoria is a true insider, and now with her debut novel, SECRETS OF A SOAP OPERA DIVA (Atria Books; $16.00; May 4, 2010, she gives the goods on what really goes on behind the scenes in the volatile, powerful—utterly narcissist—world of soap operas. Victoria Rowell is an advocate, mother, former foster child, versatile actress, and New York Times bestselling author of The Women Who Raised Me. Known as the feisty Drucilla Winters on “The Young and the Restless,” she has been nominated twice for a Daytime Emmy and awarded twelve NAACP Image Awards. Victoria also co-starred with Dick Van Dyke on “Diagnosis Murder” for eight seasons. To learn more about Victoria Rowell, visit her website at www.victoriarowell.com.
She's baaaaack! That's right Daytime Confidential listeners, Victoria Rowell returns to the podcast to dish with Luke and Jamey about her scandalously-hilarious new novel, Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva, in bookstores today. The former star of The Young and the Restless shares what it feels like to finally have her long-awaited roman a clef (think: Valley of the Soap Opera Dolls) about the behind-the-scenes drama of a daytime sudser into the hands of the adoring fans who have supported her during her 25 years in daytime. Rowell gives DC listeners a sneak peek into the fictional world of Calysta Jeffries, the sexy, mocha starlet, who appears on daytime's top soap, The Rich and the Ruthless and answers if Calysta's panty-less arch rival Emmy Abernathy is patterned after anyone soap fans may know. Rowell also reacts to having her New York Times Best Selling memoir The Women Who Raised Me cited in the 10th Anniversary issue of O Magazine and shares her joy at Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva being selected an official book club pick by Essence. Then Rowell gets real, once again about the lack of diversity behind and in front of the screens of daytime television and weighs in on former costar Michelle Stafford's recent revelation to TV Guide Canada that the brass at Y&R knew all about Stafford's plan to spit water on Rowell in a scene, which The Staff refers to as "a spit take". If you guys thought Vicki was frank the first time around, you ain't heard nuthin' yet!
On today’s CBS and Days of our Lives Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and Restless storylines and news, including: The Daytime Emmys return to a big three network as CBS announces they will air daytime’s biggest night on June 27. The DC gang discusses what this means for the industry and who would Jamey like to see host the show. Les Moonves wants a piece of The View’s action and is developing a talk show starring his wife Julie Chen and actress Sarah Gilbert. Other rumored co-hosts include former Days of our Lives star and Soap Talk host Lisa Rinna and one of The Real Housewives of New York City. What does this mean for CBS’s remaining soaps and can it actually take on The View? The Young and the Restless loses almost a half million viewers. How are the multiple doppelgangers, Adam’s presumed death and the other crazy storylines playing out on our screens impacting the No. 1 soap’s ratings? Michelle Stafford tells TV Guide Canada she did a “spit take” in the now infamous scene between her Victoria Rowell. Billy Warlock heads to As the World Turns, but are all these new characters just too much? Why aren’t we seeing more past characters and not so many newbies? Luke Snyder isn’t sure how to respond after Dr. Reid kisses him. The Logan family blames Stephanie for Beth’s death on The Bold and the Beautiful, but shouldn’t the focus of this story be on Brooke and not Donna? Days of our Lives’ Chloe and Philip hook up after they are led to believe their significant others are cheating on them. What is happening to Hope Brady? Is she reverting back to Princess Gina? All this and much more on today’s show!
Victoria Rowell, who many fans have loved as Drucilla Barber Winters on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, makes a return to BuzzWorthy Radio to chat with fans before the launch of her book, "Secrets of a Soap Diva," hits stores May 4, 2010. The NAACP Image Award winning actress also wrote the book, "The Women Who Raised Me," which is a New York Times Bestseller. After landing a part on The Cosby Show in 1989 as well as a short stint on As The World Turns, Rowell has been turning heads as Drucilla Barber on The Young and the Restless. From former street queen, to ballerina starlet, to fashion mogul, Drucilla has done it all and then some in Genoa City. While also filming Y&R, Rowell pulled double duty and worked on the primetime show, "Diagnosis Murder," which starred Dick Van Dyke. The book website has officially launched, so make sure to check it out at http://www.secretsofasoapoperadiva.com/
On today's special episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan weigh in on One Life to Live's shocking dismissal of Brett Claywell and Scott Evans and the end of the soap's popular, groundbreaking Kish love story. From the quote about Kish not resonating "with the mainstream audience" that has outraged so many fans, to the multiple storylines that have contributed to OLTL's low ratings, DC digs into all the latest in this continuing saga. The DG gang explores why OLTL seems to be cleaning house of its minority stars and young talent which has afforded the ratings-challenged sudser such critical acclaim. We pose the question, what has ahppened to the diversity Agnes Nixon created this show to reflect? We also ponder, should Brett and Scott return if ABC offers? Do TPTB really think they are giving the majority of the fans what they want, while destroying the show in the process?Jamey wonders, will the move to oust Kish be Frank Valentini's Maureen Bauer moment? What, if anything, can OLTL do to turn things around in Llanview? No other topic since Daytime Confidential.com's inception, from Guiding Light's cancellation to Victoria Rowell's shocking tell-all interview, has received such a vocal response from Daytime Confidential readers and listeners. More podcast fans have called in to our hotline about OLTL's Kish-trastropy than about the firings of Drake Hogestyn, Deidre Hall, Mary Beth Evans and Stephen Nichols at Days of our Lives. Listen to fans voice their opinions about the controversy at the end of the episode. This is truly an episode Llanview lovers won't wanna miss.
On today’s CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential, Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: Lesli Kay returns to As the World Turns as Molly McKinnon while maintaining her role as Felicia Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful. Austin Peck has been fired by ATWT. Should Days of Our Lives snap him back up or do they have enough men for Sami already? With Brad gone Katie will need a new love interest. Would make Murray Bartlett make a good Simon recast? Bo and Hope search for their kidnapped daughter, guided by Bo’s psychic visions. Jamey believes that men in soaps shouldn’t be psychics. Melanie and Philip sleep together. Taylor and Brooke get into a mud fight on The Bold and the Beautiful. Were the scenes hilarious or degrading? Shouldn’t it be Ridge who needs to figure things out, not the women in his life? Owen’s twin brother is revealed and his behavior pushes Jackie into Whip’s arms. Was the Whip and Jackie kiss hot or not? Guiding Light’s Natalia returned to Springfield, but what does this mean for Otalia? Is it too little too late, and who wears the pants in the Otalia relationship? What would you do if you were in Frank’s position? Daytime Confidential’s Mel believes so. Edmund, Jonathon and Jeffrey get in a gun fight. GL’s Mel jumped Cyrus’ bones. Rumors are swirling of Victoria Rowell’s possible return to The Young and the Restless. The DC gang discusses what it would mean if she returned. Should have Cane have had to spend more time paying penance before reuniting with Lily? Is the Deacon, Amber and Daniel a retread of Hogan Sheffer’s storyline on Days of Our Lives with Lucas, Sami and EJ?
BuzzWorthy is proud to announce that Drucilla Barber Winters herself, Victoria Rowell, will be making her first appearance on the show! With the whole Internet soap community swirling with possible return rumors for the actress, this is the show where we kick off the campaign for Victoria/Dru to return. That is where the fans come in! Fans of Y&R/Dru/Victoria can write to Maria Arena Bell at yrbb@tvc.cbs.com! Fans want to see her return, we'll make it happen. We will also be talking about "The Woman Who Raised Me," in in conjunction with this interview. What is your favorite Dru story/moment? How can we see invigorate the Winters family since it HAS been on a decline? Start writing those e-mails and letters, fans! LET'S PLAY BALL!
(Editor's Note: This episode of Daytime Confidential featuring Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla Winters, The Young and the Restless) was set to air as our special 300th episode, however after completing the interview, we realized we couldn't sit on it. Download now to find out why!) From her unforgettable debut in 1990 as Drucilla Barber the street smart niece of Mamie, the Abbott maid, on The Young and the Restless, through today as a world-recognized advocate for foster children and a New York Times Best Selling author, few actresses in the history of daytime television have made the kind of impact of Victoria Rowell. Who better then than Rowell to help Daytime Confidential celebrate our 300th episode? Rowell speaks to Luke and Jamey from Atlanta, GA, where she is busy doing press for her hugely successful memoir The Women Who Raised Me, as well as writing her juicy first novel–Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva. Rowell talks about the experience of being out on the road for the past 17 months "pressing flesh" with the droves of fans who have adored watching her on the big (Distinguished Gentlemen, Eve's Bayou) and small screen (Y&R, Diagnosis Murder) for the past 25 years. She talks passionately about her work with foster children, via the foundation she started almost 20 years ago, the Rowell Foster Children's Positive Plan (RFCPP). She elaborates on how her other passion–ballet–helped her to carve a niche for herself in the world as a 17-year-old girl, fresh from the foster care system and why the RFCPP strongly utilizes the arts to teach its students discipline. Rowell then provides a revealing and sometimes shocking glimpse into her time on The Young and the Restless, where she rose to fame as the insurmountable Dru. She remembers how it felt to work with the legendary Bill Bell, whom she shares she was as "thick as thieves" with. She tells how the daytime pioneer allowed her to help shape many storylines for the Barber-Winters family over the years, including Dru's ballet storyline and the Congressionally-recognized foster care storyline which helped win Bryton McClure (Devon) the Emmy and how that spirit of collaboration and trust died with Bell. She reveals how it feels to have never won the Emmy herself (she was nominated twice and boasts 11 NAACP Image Award) and why she feels a "gang mentality" exists among much of the cast of daytime's number one show in terms of Emmy voting. She tells how on set popularity is measured above actual talent when it comes to making the all-important list of pre-nominees. Rowell goes on to respond to remarks made by former Y&R costar Peter Bergman (Jack Abbott) in an interview with TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco. Rowell reveals just why she feels Bergman is absolutely right, she wasn't "playing with a full deck", but not in terms of her sanity, in terms of onset equality. She talks about what it was like working opposite Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Newman) and why an onset violation resulted in Sony Pictures Studios (which co-owns the CBS soap with Bell Dramatic Serial Company) having to get involved to facilitate an apology. She answers a Daytime Confidential reader's question about why Lily (Christel Khalil) doesn't seem to have her mother's spirit and responds to questions about when and if she will ever return to Y&R. It's only fitting that this, our 300th episode, is Daytime Confidential's most revealing, poignant, jaw-dropping, interview ever.
Our Special Guest is Actress & Best Selling Author, Victoria Rowell - Born in Portland, Maine, Victoria Rowell was raised in foster care for her entire childhood. Under the auspices of the Ford Foundation, she received a full scholarship to the Cambridge School of Ballet in Massachusetts at the age of eight. As a young dancer, she flourished there and became a member of the American Ballet Theater family. In addition, she participated in an exchange program with the Julliard School of Music & Da
On today's CBS and DAYS edition of Daytime Confidential Mike, Jamey and Luke discuss the comments made by Guiding Light's Kim Zimmer about the state of the show and not using her. We discuss Jamey's "10 Reasons To Tune Into Guiding Light."Over on Young and Restless Gloria is giving back but do you think that makes Mike and Jamey happy? Tune in to find out. We discuss Kathy Hilton's guest appearance and Victoria Rowell's retake.As the World Turns' threw one of the best weddings in memory and we're discussing it along with Martha Bryne's leaving and Mike's Return.We take a moment to remember the best bitch in daytime and Jamey suggests that Bridget Forrester needs to use Match.com.Mike is wondering what exactly it is that Jamey and Luke like about Nicole and we discuss the casting of Joe Penny as Ava's father.
TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco returns to Daytime Confidential with breaking news about One Life to Live star Andrea Evans. In addition to the state of One Life to Live he visits with Luke and Tina about the Beth Ehlers rumors; could Ric Hearst save Guiding Light?; where he'd like to see Martha Madison end up; what exactly is Agnes Nixon's role at All My Children; where does ABC and Days of Our Lives stand in the WGA arbitration; his thoughts on the impact of an Actors Strike on daytime; a Victoria Rowell update; a Genie Francis update; his thoughts on General Hospital's 47 second tribute to 45 years; what One Life to Live has in store for its anniversary and what is upsets Nelson Branco about daytime.
TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco joins Luke and Jay for an in-depth discussion of the soap industry, all the latest gossip, his interviews with Michelle Stafford and Katherine Kelly Lang, his Emmy prediction, how the industry could reinvent itself with additional programming and much more. We talk about his belief that fans watch for the "little moments" and that soaps have been dumbed down. What is going on with the Proctor and Gamble soaps, including Guiding Light's use of its couples, the "Nuke" controversy and letting go of Martha Byrne.Branco predicts that Victoria Rowell will return to the Young and Restless by April or May and discuss the rumors of Jeanie Cooper leaving the venerable soap.We learn why there isn't more diversity on the Bold and Beautiful, which character was supposed to have been gay, and who might soon appear as a recast Thomas Forrester.Could Cady McClain's return as a ghost for May sweeps end up being more? The real reason why Susan Lucci lost the Emmy so many times. All My Children is using its veterans more often and how Nelson believe it is emblematic of the industry.Will Days of Our Lives be canceled? Where could Brandon Beemer and Martha Madison pop up next. Might Kyle Lowder be returning to Salem and will Deidre Hall get a Emmy nomination.
Rowell talks about growing up in the foster care system and the women who shaped her life.
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