St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—In the earlier days of Hollywood when an agent or producer discovered an actor whom they believed had that certain X-Factor they were in seventh heaven and put all the studio guns behind him or her. This is how our production team met and discussed acting, modeling, filming and the love for creating magic on the little or big...

HELLO AMERICA!—I must admit that having legendary child star Margaret O’Brien set to appear in “Michael St. John’s Mad and Insane Hollywood World” documentary is a dream- come true! I had been searching for her for several months without any luck, then I was invited to attend the Hollywood Motion Picture Council dinner at the Sportsman’s Lodge in the San Fernando Valley and...

HELLO AMERICA!—When we got word that Barry Pope one of the best radio hosts in the business was preparing for a return to radio, our year 2017 was suddenly re-energized. He is one of those hard working guys who helmed some of the most powerful radio outlets in the country: St. Louis - KATZ, Kansas City-KPRS-FM, Memphis – WDIA, New...

HELLO AMERICA!—Today’s filmmakers are hitting every corner of the globe today. The technology has opened the door for fantastic stories which millions of young people who are religiously exploring for mass marketing.  Teenagers are creating movies from their iPhones and delivering the best kind of “editing” results which one might expect from any studio in Hollywood. It’s a phenomenal time for...

HELLO AMERICA!—So much has happened this year and we’re barely in full throttle of 2017. However, I love all the drama and surprises which seem to surface at every turn.  For example, the naming of the Best Picture by Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty at the Oscars caused worldwide attention.  When the film "La La Land" was announced as Best Picture and a few minutes...

HELLO AMERICA!—There seems to be continued governmental threats to cut funding for the arts.  Public broadcasting and NPR because of its programming of controversial social ideas have already been deeply affected by a Congress that is determined to minimize the exposure of what many Americans are experiencing, especially if it reveals the dark side of their political beliefs. When speaking...

HELLO AMERICA!—Former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger can’t wait for America to announce to the world ‘DONALD TRUMP YOU ARE FIRED!”  The former “Mr. Universe” giant doesn’t hesitate to speak his mind.  “We won’t stand for a rigged system anymore.  If the politicians want a re-election, they need to perform!” Arnold easily admits he might not have been the best or greatest...

HELLO AMERICA!—Remember when we delighted in listening to the wonderful sounds from The Carpenters and later Donnie and Marie? Well not to worry, we have been made aware of another brother and sister duo who are not only brilliant singers but they write their own material as well. They would like to be known simply as Tristan & Summer to the world and when I...

HELLO AMERICA!—She won the hearts of millions of Americans during the long run of the TV hit show “The Jeffersons” which prompted another hot series “227.” Marla Gibbs arrived in Hollywood during the 1960s with only a ton of hopes and dreams. “I can only say one thing when it comes to survival; you do what you have to, no matter...

HELLO AMERICA!—When you have been in the entertainment business for years, it becomes quite easy to single out those who are special to the point they will be the guiding force for other artists, as well serve as favorites in the general marketplace. Marlon Brando, Kate Hepburn, Charles Laughton, Bette Davis and so many others who still affect our...