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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Teri Ralston, Legendary Star Of Musical Theatre Aug 23, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Teri Ralston, Legendary Star Of Musical Theatre

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s guest, Teri Ralston, is a legendary star of musical theatre who made her Broadway debut in COMPANY, which began a long and fruitful relationship with 2 Broadway giants: Stephen Sondheim and Hal Prince.

She was then cast in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. She’s performed in or directed 11 of Stephen Sondheim’s shows, including FOLLIES, SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, INTO THE WOODS, A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM, PUTTING IT TOGETHER, CANDIDE, GYPSY, and the unforgettable SIDE-BY-SIDE-BY-SONDHEIM, which she directed and co-starred in with Peggy Lee.

She’s worked with many of the greats in theatre history, including Onna White, Michael Bennett, Stephen Schwartz, Michael Feinstein and many others. And she’s played some of the most iconic roles, including Mama Rose in GYPSY, Mame, Sally Bowles in CABARET, Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Carrie in CAROUSEL, and Meg in DAMN YANKEES, to name a few. She’s even played “Glinda”, the good witch, in “The Wizard of Oz”.

She’s performed in concert around the world with symphony orchestras and on cabaret stages, and her glorious voice is featured on 7 original cast albums, 3 CDs recorded in London and a wonderful solo album entitled, “I Gotta Get Back to New York”.

You’ve also seen her on TV in MURDER SHE WROTE, FRASIER, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, ONE DAY AT A TIME, and many other shows. And if THAT weren’t enough, she’s a very gifted teacher, having taught at universities, the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York, and she’s part of the Broadway Mentors Program.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Steve Binder, Legendary Producer / Director – “Elvis ’68 Comeback Special”, Author, “Elvis ’68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special” Aug 18, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Steve Binder, Legendary Producer / Director – “Elvis ’68 Comeback Special”, Author, “Elvis ’68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s guest, Steve Binder, is a legendary, Emmy-award winning producer and director, who created some of the most iconic moments in American pop culture and entertainment history, in TV specials starring Petula Clark, Barry Manilow, Diana Ross, Liza Minnelli, John Denver, Patti LaBelle, Smokey Robinson, Olivia Newton-John, and many more.

But he is perhaps best known for producing and directing the spectacular 1968 Elvis Presley Comeback TV special that is widely considered to have solidified Elvis’ legacy as one of the most profound cultural icons of the 20th century.

Our guest has written a fabulous book entitled, “Elvis ’68 Comeback: The Story Behind the Special”, and if you’re an Elvis fan, this book is a MUST HAVE, because, unlike the dozens of other books out there about this landmark TV special, THIS book is the ONLY one written by the person who actually conceived of, produced and directed the show, and who worked so closely with Elvis.

And it’s just been announced that our guest will be producing a documentary film to be released next year, which will take us behind the scenes and reveal the almost constant drama that surrounded the making of this iconic and mesmerizing show. If you’ve seen Elvis’ Comeback TV special, you know that something truly magical happened. It was a pivotal event in television and music history, capturing over 40% of the television viewing audience, and becoming one of the highest rated television shows ever made.

AND it was a major turning point in Elvis’ career, made possible by the artistic vision and determination of our guest.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews James Gavin, Author, “George Michael: A Life” Aug 16, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with James Gavin, Author, “George Michael: A Life”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s guest, James Gavin, is a highly respected celebrity biographer and award-winning journalist whose meticulous research, attention to detail, and exceptional, insightful storytelling, make his books fascinating, compelling and memorable.

His insightful books about some of the iconic artists in the world of popular music include, “Intimate Nights: The Golden Age of New York Cabaret”, “Deep in a Dream: The Long Night of Chet Baker”, “Stormy Weather: The Life of Lena Horne”, and “Is That All There Is: The Strange Life of Peggy Lee”.

And now, he’s released his much-anticipated 5th book entitled, “George Michael: A Life”, a poignant and eye-opening biography, which has been hailed as the definitive account of the tumultuous, triumphant and yet tragic life story of one of pop music’s most troubled and enigmatic superstars.

Behind the carefully crafted public image of a sexy, straight stud – a modern-day Elvis – there was a frightened, lonely, insecure gay man who felt like a fraud. People Magazine chose this book as one of its top 10 summer reads. And the New York Times called it " an engrossing, thorough and well-rounded view of George Michael’s artistry and personal chaos”.

In addition to his books, our guest has written dozens of New York Times feature articles, and he’s received 2 ASCAP Awards for excellence in music journalism, AND a Grammy nomination.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Bobby Moresco, Academy Award Winning Writer / Director / Producer Aug 12, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Bobby Moresco, Academy Award Winning Writer / Director / Producer

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest, Bobby Moresco, is a highly respected, Academy award winning writer, director and producer whose body of work includes some of the greatest films in recent times.

After studying acting in New York, he created the Actor’s Gym, which operates in New York and Los Angeles, and provides a forum for developing new works for stage, film and television. He’s written and directed over 30 plays, and in 1998 he directed Colin Quinn in “An Irish Wake” on Broadway. He's created, written and produced many highly acclaimed, award-winning TV series including “Millenium”, “EZ Streets”, “Falconey”, “The Black Donnelly’s” and “100 Code”.

On the big screen, he co-wrote and produced the blockbuster movie “Crash”, which earned him and co-writer and director Paul Haggis an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. He also executive produced the 2008 TV series “Crash”, inspired by the movie. In 2004, he co-produced the Academy award winning movie, “Million Dollar Baby”, followed by writing and directing “10th and Wolf”, and another one of my favourites, “Bent”.

He wrote and has just completed directing his brand new film, “Lamborghini”, starring Frank Grillo, Mira Sorvino and Gabriel Byrne, which tells the story of legendary Italian automobile designer, Ferrucio Lamborghini.

In addition to his Academy award, he’s won 19 other awards for his work, including a BAFTA award, a London Critics Circle Film Award, a Film Independent Spirit Award, a Broadcast Film Critics Association award, a Writers Guild of America award, and the Pioneer in Screenwriting Award at the Burbank International Film Festival.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Tony Moore, Author of “One of a Kind: Making Things Happen” Aug 10, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Tony Moore, Author of “One of a Kind: Making Things Happen”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest, Tony Moore, is a self-made man, whose remarkable journey from his humble beginnings and turbulent childhood in England, to a highly successful international business career, is the subject of his inspiring new book, entitled, “One of a Kind: Making Things Happen.”

Our guest never knew his father, and lost his mother at the age of 5, having met her only 3 times in his life. At the age of 8, he was ripped away from the only loving caregiver he’d ever had, his beloved foster mother whom he called “Auntie”. He was forced to live with his abusive step-father, only to be sent to an orphanage the next year. When he was finally placed in a loving home, his adoptive parents passed away, leaving him orphaned for a second time.

He ended up in a boarding school, and then completed a 5-year engineering apprenticeship, ultimately leading to a hugely successful career at Alfa Laval and Tetra Pak, as head of global customer service operations. His work took him all over the world. His experience in business and in life, is diverse and impressive. He was a professional singer. He owned and operated a wine bar in West London. He ran a perfume company, then developed a computer program that was used in the field of optometry, and then he ran the biggest glove production company in America, and was instrumental in improving uniform apparel and gloves for the US military.

And now, he’s a co-founder of Briton Publishing, and a successful author of numerous books including “Sabato: The Untold Story”, co-authored with Antonio Sabato Jr., and “Liberty vs Tyranny”, co-authored with retired Colonel Andrew P. O’Meara Jr., and “He’s a Funny Cat, Ms. High: My 32 Years Singing with James Brown”, co-authored with Martha High.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Eric Braeden, Legendary Star of “The Young and the Restless”, Author, “I’ll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led me to America’s #1 Daytime Drama” Aug 04, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Eric Braeden, Legendary Star of “The Young and the Restless”, Author, “I’ll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led me to America’s #1 Daytime Drama”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest, Eric Braeden, is a legendary actor, athlete and humanitarian who’s best known for playing the invincible Victor Newman for 42 years on the #1 daytime drama series of all time, “The Young & The Restless”.

He first came to our attention as Captain Hans Dietrich in “The Rat Patrol”, and as Dr. Charles Forbin in “Colossus: The Forbin Project”. And who can ever forget him as John Jacob Astor in “Titanic”, or my favourite, Reese Paxton in “The Man Who Came Back”.

In 2017 he published a highly compelling book entitled, “I’ll Be Damned: How My Young and Restless Life Led me to America’s #1 Daytime Drama.” The book chronicles his amazing journey as a youngster in postwar Germany, to his struggles as a young actor in Hollywood, constantly being typecast in one-dimensional roles playing Nazi officers and bad guys and coming to terms with the realization of the devastating crimes against humanity committed by the Nazi regime.

This inspirational man has dedicated himself to atoning on behalf of Germany, and to finding meaningful ways to advance the relationship between Americans, Germans and the Jewish Community.

He’s won 3 Soap Opera Digest Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, a People’s Choice Award, and he has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He’s been honoured in Monte Carlo, Italy, France, Germany, and he received a humanitarian award by the government of Israel.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Richard Hester, Broadway Stage Manager and Production Supervisor & Author, “HOLD PLEASE: Stage Managing a Pandemic” Aug 01, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Richard Hester, Broadway Stage Manager and Production Supervisor & Author, “HOLD PLEASE: Stage Managing a Pandemic”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s guest, Richard Hester, is a highly respected stage manager and production supervisor for Broadway shows and touring productions throughout the world.

He’s worked on many shows including “Wicked”, “Cabaret”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, “Gypsy”, “West Side Story”, and many more. For MANY years he’s been the international production supervisor for “Jersey Boys”. He travels on the road with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin on their concert tours. And for over 20 years, he’s been one of the lead producers of the “Broadway Barks” animal shelter adoption event with Bernadette Peters, that’s held every summer in New York City.

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, the entire entertainment industry abruptly and indefinitely came to a crashing halt. Our guest decided to start writing a blog on social media, which, over time, was read and enjoyed by thousands of people. His thought-provoking and insightful essays were not just about covid. He wrote about EVERYTHING: from his love of New York City and the world of theatre, to the Black Lives Matter movement and the chaotic, profoundly troubling events in American politics, leading up to and following the presidential election.

His daily columns have been compiled into a brand new book entitled, “Hold, Please: Stage Managing a Pandemic”. And those essays, written from March 12, 2020 to June 10, 2021, collectively continue to give us insights, food for thought and guidance in multiple ways.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Donna McKechnie, Legendary Broadway Star & Author of “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life” Jul 28, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Donna McKechnie, Legendary Broadway Star & Author of “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest, Donna McKechnie, is a legendary star who exemplifies the meaning of the phrase “triple threat”, because she dances, acts and sings with equal perfection.

She is regarded internationally as one of Broadway’s foremost singing and dancing leading ladies, who will forever be remembered and adored for creating the iconic role of “Cassie” in “A Chorus Line”, earning her a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical, as well as a Drama Desk Award and a Theatre World Special Award. She’s also starred on Broadway in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying”, “The Education of Hyman Kaplan”, “On the Town”, “Promises, Promises”, “Company”, “The Visit”, “State Fair”, for which she won the Fred Astaire Award for Best Female Dancer, and a Drama Desk Award nomination, and “Sondheim: A Musical Tribute”, which she also choreographed.

She’s starred in numerous musical productions throughout the country and in London’s West End, including “Follies”, “Annie Get Your Gun”, Mack and Mabel”, “Gypsy”, “Can-Can”, “Pajama Game” and many more. She’s appeared in many TV shows including HBO Specials, the Tonight Show, “Fame”, “Cheers”, “Family Ties”, and who can ever forget her as “Amanda Harris” in “Dark Shadows”. And when she’s not busy choreographing a production, she frequently performs in concert with symphony orchestras, and on cabaret stages all over the country.

She was one of the stars in “FOUR GIRLS FOUR”, a wonderful concert series with Andrea McArdle, Faith Prince and Maureen McGovern

And if that weren’t enough, she wrote a poignant, intensely personal and compelling memoir, entitled, “Time Steps: My Musical Comedy Life”

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Charles Rosenay, Author of “The Book of Top 10 Horror Lists” Jul 19, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Charles Rosenay, Author of “The Book of Top 10 Horror Lists”

About Harvey's guest:

If you like scary movies, then today’s show will be right up your alley.

Our guest, Charles Rosenay, is widely considered to be THE expert in horror movies. From a young age, he became obsessed with monster movies, and he’s spent most of his career enjoying, celebrating, and appearing in them.

He’s a frequent guest at horror conventions and conducts the hugely popular annual “Dracula Tours to Transylvania” as well as Ghost Tours to notoriously haunted locations throughout the world.

He’s been featured on the Travel Channel, the Discovery Channel and the BBC. And, as an actor, he’s appeared in many horror movies including “Pink Eye”, “The Sadist”, “Dead Survivors”, “The Confessional”, “The Zombie Chronicles” and many more.

Last year, he released a delightful book entitled, “The Book of Top Ten Horror Lists”, in which 100 celebrities, including Ed Asner, William Shatner, Corbin Bernson, Dave Winfield, Karen Black and dozens more, reveal their Top 10 favorite horror movies of all time.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Steve Chain, Author of , “Fly By Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Brothers and the Twilight Zone Deaths” Jul 18, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Steve Chain, Author of , “Fly By Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Brothers and the Twilight Zone Deaths”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s guest, Steve Chain, has written a fascinating and compelling book about an event that is widely considered to be the greatest tragedy to have ever occurred on the set of a Hollywood movie.

On July 23, 1982, during the filming of a key final scene in “Twilight Zone: The Movie”, veteran actor Vic Morrow and 2 young children were instantly killed, when a helicopter hovering above them crashed as a result of pyrotechnic special effect explosions. It was the first time in Hollywood history that actors were killed on a movie set.

Our guest’s book is entitled, “Fly By Night: The Secret Story of Steven Spielberg, Warner Brothers and the Twilight Zone Deaths”, and it reads like a mystery detective novel, where, piece by piece, the puzzle of what actually happened is put together, revealing a poorly planned, highly negligent and dangerous act, followed by a severely flawed investigation, leading to a well-organized cover-up by some of the most powerful people in Hollywood and their lawyers – and culminating in a highly publicized and dramatic 10 month trial, in which director John Landis and 4 other crucial players were ultimately acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges.

Given the recent tragedy involving Alec Baldwin that occurred on the set of “Rust”, the events that took place during the making of “The Twilight Zone Movie” have taken on new relevance on the issue of safety on a movie set.

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