St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—Well, you can thank COVID-19 for the two shows, “The Time Vault” and “Point Chance.” In 2020, the country was pretty much shut down, with nowhere to go, and nothing to do. It was out of this boredom that “The Time Vault” was created, which is a collection of short skits, like Monty Python, or Bennie Hill. After...

HELLO AMERICA!—I have had to do some long, hard, realistic thinking recently concerning my many years and life in Hollywood. Suddenly, a flash of reality existed and the image of an actress I have known for most of my productive years in the industry flooded my thoughts. The actress is the talented, beautiful, outspoken Ruta Lee. Even though we differ...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is rather gratifying to receive so many messages from people, young and old who indicate how much they respect my determination to survive in the industry for so many years. They even ask about some of the experiences which made it a tough journey; hopefully, encouraging them to keep the faith as well, I thought they might...

HELLO AMERICA!—The great news is that America’s new found young idol, Kamel from Oran, is in serious rehearsals to make his debut in Hollywood. Our new young discovery has been taking English lessons, four times a week dancing moves and always acting training. “It has been quite exciting to finally head in a direction where I will be able...

HELLO AMERICA!—The invasion of the Coronavirus has changed millions of not only that of various parts of the globe, but the lives of millions of Americans, as well. Hollywood studios, for the most part, have stopped operations until further notice concerning the Coronavirus.  Those of us who had been in meetings concerning production projects have been forced to reschedule.  Being forced to stay at home has...

UNITED STATES—The sound of heavy machinery woke the Mountain Lion up. Link noticed that Shail wasn’t next to him. He scrambled to his feet and moved cautiously towards the noise. Shail was at the cliff, watching as large machines leveled the next hill, the hill she had grown up on. Link walked up beside her, nudging her with his...

HELLO AMERICA!—Hollywood like everywhere else, it seems, is riveted with dealing with those of color: Blacks, Brown, Red, Yellow, you name it, they are all pitted against each other for power as executives, performers, production leaders, you name it when it comes to film or TV development, casting especial when it involves the process of production control. Because there...

HELLO AMERICA!—Hungering for new sights and rhythms, I decided to explore life in Playas De Mexico, located not too far from the San Diego border of that country. It was necessary for me to get a new perspective, another vision of my journey in life. My only quest was pushing on moving ahead. A friend, Melba Thorne, had a...

HELLO AMERICA!─Growing up in the 40s and 50s, I relished the times I could fall in front of our radio and listen to some of the most exciting programming ever. It was inspiring to listen to the music of the Hit Parade, Mary Martin, Al Jolson, or Patty Page. Then, of course, their wonderful comedy moments with Jack Benny,...

HELLO AMERICA!─If your name on a marquee means success for a film than any studio of note will stop at nothing to get that actor before the camera. The coronavirus forced Hollywood productions and studios to close all their stages down and placed all their films on hold until it is safe for the crews and actors to work. ...