St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—It is always exciting when one has an opportunity work with an extraordinary, imaginative writer and film editor in the entertainment industry. Without a doubt, Daryl Perle definitely is one of those who have that certain kind of magic that Hollywood has always needed and dreamed about since the early days of silent films. I remember as a youngster...

HELLO AMERICA!—The whole world loves Smokey Robinson when he sings, it’s all about love and how to make life smooth and easy. It’s interesting, when one asks one of Smokey’s fans about his earlier life, where he came from or even where or when his fantastic career began, the only response one gets is MOTOWN! Of course, that’s understandable based...

HELLO AMERICA!—Being a realtor today in Los Angeles is big time.  You are involved with some of the hottest real estate on the west coast. After living in worldwide publicized areas as Brentwood and Beverly Hills instantly gives your star-image a dynamic facelift. There is no one more aware of this reality than Sara Ghirum who is really a newcomer anxious to...

HELLO AMERICA!—For two years, many of my followers of this column are well aware that I’ve been quite honest concerning my health and the woes experienced by the entertainment industry. Possibly, because I’ve been around since the 1950s, I am not fearful of the reaction of relating true experiences I’ve had or that I am currently having. Since spending...

HELLO AMERICA!─During the last few weeks, nearly every country in the world was experiencing explosions and protests within their communities and cities. For many of us who grew up during the second World War, it brought back memories of ringing alarms and warnings from neighbors to remain inside and lock all doors because of the impending marches by protesters...

HELLO AMERICA!─Christopher Cavalier is his name! Rather classic isn't it. Well, the young man himself is indeed very special in so many ways. He is not only an exceptional model, actor, but is extremely talented in the technology of film making as well. Having worked with Chris on several film projects, it was quite obvious that he was preparing...

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!—During the early days, roughing it in Hollywood, I, like many actors, rushed early to purchase the trades. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety  were industry publications, ones which actors referred to when searching information about new films, auditions or anything concerning the entertainment industry itself. In other words, these were the bible for millions of dreamers hoping to survive...

HELLO AMERICA!—It is quite exciting, I must admit, to meet someone of color who paved the way for so many extraordinary accomplishments. Shelby Jacobs is a mechanical engineer from the Apollo era. As Project Manager of the Apollo-Soyuz orbiter, Shelby designed instrumentation that would capture one of the most repeated images in space history: the separation between the first...

HELLO AMERICA!—There are so many positive things one can say about the general press, no matter what some of the politicians living on the edge expose in Washington. For example, because I am known to be open and upfront concerning films, people and life in America, a place where I have been taught and nurtured about one’s hopes and...