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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Rich Little, Legendary Impressionist, “The Man of a Thousand Voices” Jul 14, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Rich Little, Legendary Impressionist, “The Man of a Thousand Voices”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest, Rich Little, is an iconic star who’s been entertaining us for over 60 years with his incredibly accurate impersonations of celebrities and politicians. He’s dazzled us with his uncanny ability to channel everyone from Jimmy Stewart and John Wayne to Cary Grant, Jack Nicholson, Truman Capote, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clint Eastwood, and dozens more - even Dr. Ruth, Carol Channing, Julia Child and Kermit the Frog.

He’s perfected the voices of every US president since President Kennedy, and last year, he got rave reviews for his astounding portrayal on the New York stage of Richard Nixon, in George Bugatti’s brilliant play, “Trial on the Potomac — The Impeachment of Richard Nixon”.

Our guest has appeared on hundreds of TV shows including Jackie Gleason, Dean Martin, Carol Burnett, Laugh-in, The Lucy Show, The Tonight Show, Hollywood Squares, and dozens more. He’s recorded 9 comedy albums. He had his own TV variety show, and was the star of “KopyKats”, AND he’s starred in 3 HBO specials.

And who can ever forget the Emmy-award winning special, “Rich Little’s Christmas Carol”, which was a tour-de-force one-man show, with our guest portraying W.C. Fields as Scrooge, Humphrey Bogart as one of the ghosts, and Paul Lynde as Bob Cratchit.

This year he released a newly updated version of his fabulous book, entitled, “Rich Little: People I’ve Known and Been”, with all proceeds going to benefit veterans, through the Gary Sinise Foundation.

He’s won too many awards to mention, and he’s the only celebrity to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Palm Springs Walk of Fame, the Las Vegas Walk of Fame, and the Canadian Walk of Fame in Toronto.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Patricia Grayhall, Author, “Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine” Jul 13, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Patricia Grayhall, Author, “Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s guest is Patricia Grayhall, who has written a poignant, insightful and sometimes heart wrenching memoir, chronicling her journey in the 60’s and 70’s, studying and training to be a doctor, and coming out as a lesbian, at a time when society disapproved of both for a woman.

Her book is entitled, “Making the Rounds: Defying Norms in Love and Medicine”, and it’s a frank and very personal coming of age story, of her battle against rampant sexism in a male-dominated profession, while at the same time, striving to find an enduring, loving relationship during the free-wheeling sexual revolution and feminism of the 1970’s.

Our guest graduated in 1975 from the University of Utah medical school. She got the highest score in her class in the medical licensing exam. She was the only female intern at the Boston University Hospital. She then completed 2 residencies and earned 2 Master’s Degrees – in Public Health and Physiology - from the Harvard School of Public Health. In fact, she was the first resident in occupational and environmental medicine at Harvard. She then completed her residency in internal medicine and went on to have a 40-year career as a specialist in Seattle, Washington, and ran her own medical consulting company.

After retiring, she decided to write her memoir, which has just been released.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Loretta Swit, Legendary Actress, Artist and Animal Welfare Activist Jul 13, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Loretta Swit, Legendary Actress, Artist and Animal Welfare Activist

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest is Loretta Swit, legendary actress, artist, humanitarian and animal welfare activist who rose to international acclaim for her iconic portrayal of quick-witted, sensuous, and yet sensitive Major Margaret “Hotlips” Houlihan for 11 seasons on the most honoured television series of all time, MASH, for which she won 2 Emmy awards.

She’s also known for her performances on stage in “The Odd Couple”, “Same Time Next Year”, “Mame”, “Shirley Valentine”, “The Vagina Monologues” and many more. She starred in many TV movies including “Hell Hath No Fury”, “The Hostage Heart”, “Mirror Mirror”, “A Killer Among Friends”, THREE Christmas movies, and my all-time favourite, “The Execution”. Her wildlife series, “Those Incredible Animals”, was shown twice weekly on the Discovery Channel for an amazing 5-year run, and aired in over 30 countries. She’s worked with everyone from Susan Hayward to Julie Andrews, Cliff Robertson, Patty Duke, James Caan, Alan Arkin and of course, the beloved cast of MASH. Her list of accolades is staggering.

She’s received a People’s Choice Award, The Genie Award, The Silver Satellite Award, The Sarah Siddons Award, The Jean Golden Halo Award, the Pacific Broadcasters Award, 10 Emmy nominations and 2 Emmy awards, 4 Golden Globe nominations, AND she most recently received her THIRD Lifetime Achievement Award. And for her animal activism, she’s been named Woman of the Year by both the Animal Protection Institute and the International Fund For Animal Welfare.

She’s received the Advocate for Farm Animals Award, the Compassion in Action Award, the Westminster Animal Welfare & Leadership Award; the International Red Cross Humanitarian Award, the Global Wildlife Conservation Champion Award, and The Betty White Award from Actors and Others for Animals.

And if that weren’t enough, she’s an extremely gifted artist, and most recently, she’s released a book entitled, “SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit”, chronicling her work as an artist and activist. AND, she’s released her wonderful new fragrance called “Swit-heart”. Proceeds from the sale of her book go to her non-profit foundation, the “Swit-heart Animal Alliance.” And the perfume is ONLY available to people who donate to the Foundation, with all proceeds going to the all-important cause of ending animal neglect, suffering and cruelty.

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https://www.switheart.org/

https://www.facebook.com/RealLorettaSwit/

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Alex Liu, Filmmaker, “A Sexplanation” Jul 11, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Alex Liu, Filmmaker, “A Sexplanation”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest is Alex Liu, a filmmaker who has written, produced, directed and starred in a refreshingly innovative documentary film entitled “A Sexplanation”.

At the age of 36, he decided to go on a quest to explore the hard truths behind America’s inadequate and antiquated approach to sex education, which leaves us uninformed, and which can often lead to emotional distress, and even feelings of shame. This fascinating, insightful and humorous film takes us on a unique journey, and features provocative conversations with psychologists, sex researchers, educators —and yes, even a priest. This film is not only about one man’s evolution from a shame-filled past to a happier, healthier, and sexier future. It’s ultimately about the universal search for love, connection, and family acceptance.

This terrific movie has won 9 film festival awards. And it’s now available for viewing on all major digital platforms. Our guest is a journalist focussing on health. He’s produced video, radio and print content for numerous media outlets. And he’s developed 2 YouTube channels focused on sex and drug education, totaling over five million views.

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I Am Yours (Harriet Schock) Jul 08, 2022

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Several weeks ago, we featured multi-platinum singer songwriter Harriet Schock on our show. If you’ve listened to any of Harriet’s songs, you know that she has an uncanny ability to touch the soul with her beautiful melodies and profoundly moving lyrics.
https://harrietschock.com/?ms_song=i-am-yours
When Harriet learned of my personal struggles after coming out to my parents at the age of 19, then being ejected from my home, having to get myself through law school by doing odd jobs, and then working my way up to the top of my profession, being appointed Canada’s first openly gay judge, she decided to honour me by writing a song based on my life.
As you’re about to hear, this is an intensely personal and emotional song, that speaks not only to my parents, but to the parents of any child who felt unloved, rejected or disapproved of. Its message is universal. I’m extremely honoured and proud to present the brilliant Harriet Schock, performing her brand new song, “I am Yours.”
You can download this song on Harriet’s website by clicking on the link:
https://harrietschock.com/?ms_song=i-am-yours

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Alan Mercer, Photographer to the Stars Jul 06, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Alan Mercer, Photographer to the Stars

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest is Alan Mercer, one of the most successful and high profile celebrity photographers in America.

He is regularly called upon by the biggest names in music, film and television, to photograph them for iconic magazine, book and album covers, as well as movie posters, billboards, and TV documentaries. He’s photographed everyone from Steven Spielberg and Rita Moreno to Carol Channing, Mamie Van Doren, Phyllis Diller, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Greg Allman, George Jones, Ricky Martin, Jane Lynch and so many more.

And if you look at any of his celebrity portraits, you’ll immediately see the reason for his tremendous popularity. He has an uncanny and rather astonishing ability to capture not only his subject’s charisma, but to actually penetrate their personalities and even their souls. His photographs are PURE MAGIC.

And if that weren’t enough, he also writes an enormously popular blog, featuring over 400 photo sessions, stories and interviews with many celebrities including Arturo Sandoval, Kitty Lester, Britt Eckland, Ronnie McDowell, Ruth Buzzi and many more. I’m also very proud to say that he’s my dear friend.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews John Edward, Renowned Psychic Medium and Author Jul 05, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with John Edward, Renowned Psychic Medium and Author

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest is John Edward, widely considered to be the foremost psychic medium in the world.

For 37 years, he’s brought insight, healing and peace of mind to thousands of people who were able to connect and communicate with departed loved ones, thanks to his unique and powerful psychic abilities. He’s a best selling author of many books, including “One Last Time”, “After Life”, “Final Beginnings”, “Crossing Over: The Stories Behind the Stories”, “Infinite Quest”, “Practical Praying”, “Fallen Masters”, and of course, “What If God Were the Sun”, which was also made into a TV movie.

He hosted his own hugely successful, internationally syndicated TV shows: “Crossing Over with John Edward”, and “John Edward Cross Country”. He’s also appeared on many TV shows including “Larry King Live”, “Oprah”, “20/20”, “The View”, “Dr. Phil”, “Dr. Oz”, “Anderson Cooper”, and dozens more, including the critically acclaimed HBO special, “Life After Life”. He’s been featured in every major newspaper and magazine, and in 2002, he was named one of People Magazine’s “Most Intriguing People of the Year”.

His uncanny ability to predict future events, and his incredible accuracy and down-to-earth approach have earned him a vast and loyal following. In fact, so far he’s sold over 2.4 million books worldwide. In 2007, he launched a digital network to deliver real-time content internationally, culminating in the creation of the online community known as “Evolve.” He also tours extensively around the world, making personal appearances, giving lectures, readings and spreading his message that grief, healing, and hope are eternally intertwined, because our loved ones never cease to love us, and they never really die.

He teaches us that we can all connect with our Spirit Guides, and identify the psychic energy around us on deeper levels.

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https://johnedward.net/

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Billy Gilman, Award-Winning, Double Platinum Recording Artist Jun 28, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Billy Gilman, Award-Winning, Double Platinum Recording Artist

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest is Billy Gilman, award-winning singer and double-platinum recording artist, who’s been thrilling audiences with his strong, crystal clear, perfect pitch voice, since he first burst onto the music scene at the age of 11, with his massive debut hit song, “One Voice”.

He was the youngest artist to ever reach #1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. And he was one of the youngest artists EVER to be nominated for a Grammy award, AND the youngest artist to win an American Music Award for Favourite Country New Artist. Following the success of “One Voice”, he’s had numerous hit songs, including “Oklahoma”, “There’s a Hero”, “Wishing You Were Here”, “Soldier” and “Say You Will”.

In 2016, he once again ascended to international acclaim, when he competed in Season 11 of NBC’s blockbuster TV show “The Voice”. After a stunning rendition of Adele’s hit song, “When We Were Young”, he got a 4-chair turn from the judges, making it all the way to the finale, and finishing as runner-up. His performances had over 45 million views on YouTube in only 4 months, during his sensational run on the show. And he scored 9 iTunes number one singles.

His album of songs that he performed on “The Voice”, is one of the best selling albums by ANY contestant in the HISTORY of that show.

In fact, so far our guest has sold over 10 million albums worldwide, including my all-time favourite Christmas album, “Classic Christmas”, which went gold. In 2014 he was named the Artist Music Guild’s Heritage Mainstream Artist of the Year. And if THAT weren’t enough, he’s been honored by the Senate and House of Representatives of his home state, Rhode Island, for representing his state so beautifully as an artist.

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews the Producer / Director of “Kaye Ballard – The Show Goes On…”, Dan Wingate Jun 24, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Dan Wingate, Producer / Director, “Kaye Ballard – The Show Goes On…”
About Harvey's guest:
Today’s special guest is Dan Wingate, Producer and Director of the documentary, “Kaye Ballard: The Show Goes On…”
Today’s show is all about the beloved and multi-talented actress, singer and comedienne, Kaye Ballard. Most people remember her bombastic, vivacious personality from TV shows like “The Perry Como Show”, “The Doris Day Show”, “The Lucy Show”, “The Mothers in Law”, “Hollywood Squares”, and her hundreds of appearances on every talk show from Jack Paar to Johnny Carson, Merv Griffin and Mike Douglas.
But if you think you knew Kaye Ballard’s work, or the extent of her talent, think again. Her incredible versatility was nothing short of jaw-dropping. In a career spanning EIGHT DECADES, Kaye Ballard LITERALLY did it all, from big bands to Broadway, radio to recordings, television to the big screen. And FINALLY, the whole world is going to know it.
Our guest has devoted his career to film and television preservation, and the celebration of legendary performers. He’s also a terrific filmmaker. He produced and directed a FABULOUS feature-length documentary entitled, “Kaye Ballard: The Show Goes On”. The film is a joyful portrait and a surprising revelation.
This film was so entertaining, and it moved and touched me so deeply, that I just had to invite the man who created it, to come on our show.
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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Gary Lewis, Rock and Roll Legend, Founder and Lead Singer of “Gary Lewis and the Playboys” Jun 20, 2022

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Gary Lewis, Rock and Roll Legend, Founder and Lead Singer of “Gary Lewis and the Playboys”

About Harvey's guest:

Today’s special guest is the lead singer of one of the most popular and successful rock and roll bands in pop music history, “Gary Lewis and the Playboys”.

He’s the son of Jerry Lewis and singer Patti Palmer. His mother, who was performing at the time with the Ted Fio Rito Orchestra, intended to name him after her favorite actor, Cary Grant, but her son became "Gary" as the result of a clerical error.

He received a set of drums as a gift for his 15th birthday in 1960 and when he was 18, formed the band "Gary and the Playboys" with four friends. Joking at the lateness of bandmates to practice, Lewis referred to them as "playboys", and the name stuck.

Their many hit songs, including “This Diamond Ring”, “Count me In”, “Save Your Heart for Me”, “Everybody Loves a Clown”, “She’s Just my Style”, “Sure Gonna Miss Her” and “Green Grass”, are part of the soundtrack of our lives. With 8 Gold Singles, 17 Top 40 Hits, 4 Gold Albums, and 45 Million records sold worldwide, our guest is the first and only artist during the 1960s to have his first 7 releases reach Billboard magazine's Top 10 on the Hot 100 chart.

In 1965, he was named Cash Box magazine's "Male Vocalist of the Year", winning out over Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. He and his band made numerous appearances on popular TV shows including American Bandstand, Hullabaloo, Shindig, and The Tonight Show. AND he’s one of only a handful of artists who appeared FIVE TIMES WITHIN 2 YEARS on the Ed Sullivan Show.

With the re-emerging interest in oldies music, “Gary Lewis & The Playboys” continue to tour and entertain their millions of fans around the world.

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