Choosing To Play, Plan To Win Or Go Home!
HELLO AMERICA!─When struggling for a respected position in the entertainment industry, or any business, one must believe he, or she can make magic happen, or they should stay home, or find another job which might make life worthwhile. Early during my years making a mark for myself in Hollywood I received advice such as this from the likes of...
The Other Side Of Tinseltown
HELLO AMERICA!—Thank you again for all the messages of good wishes and support during this time of my "vision" problems. Things are much better and hopefully, in a month or so, I will return to my normal sighted-self. However, I have been able to keep up with the news as well as those who make it.
Cicely Tyson, who passed...
Life Outside Hollywood Carnival Of Dark Faces
HELLO AMERICA!—When arriving at U.S.C. from Earlham College, I had no idea what to expect. It was quite a change from the scent of ‘Hamshire Hogs’ to sweet smelling Palm trees which lined nearly every major area of Los Angeles. Admittedly, the confrontation with the KKK which seemed to be powered in Richmond, Indiana was an experience one would...
Winning In Hollywood Takes More Than Dreaming!
HELLO AMERICA!—I am so grateful for all the mail received from countries such as Australia, India, England, France and Germany all devoted fans of this confidential column. They all seem fascinated hearing about some of the most famous, at times outrageous Hollywood stars responsible for making the entertainment what it is today. When I first arrived in town in...
Bits And Pieces Of Hollywood Stuff
HELLO AMERICA!─ Word has it that incarcerated star Bill Cosby is extremely upset about Eddie Murphy’s comments about him on his return to “Saturday Night Live” this past weekend. “It is still obvious,” Cosby’s retort was, “Murphy is still a slave of the white man!” Of course, it has always been known that Cosby never respected Murphy as a...
The Buckhead Boyz “Once Upon A Time Called Now”
HELLO AMERICA!—The feeling you get while driving and a falling star enters your periphery and there is no one else around to witness it. The exact same feeling you get when you are in some obscure venue and this artist of whom you have never seen before or ever heard of is killing it on stage and you realize...
Jason Allen Has Arrived
HELLO AMERICA!—It is always exciting to be introduced to a new film, especially when it is produced by a new young guy who is determined to find his special place in the motion picture industry. Jason Allen quickly informs you that he has had to wear many hats during his years creating his short film efforts. This determination wasn't...
Prepare Before Knocking On Producer Door!
HELLO AMERICA!—Since being responsible for wearing so many pre-production activities for our Pre-Broadway play with music from “I Feel Sin Comin’ On,” I have been forced to see that so many people, with aspirations of becoming an active part of the theater or films, have very little idea as to how to prepare. Thousands of these innocent hopefuls crowd...
Charisse Mannolini Says “You’re Gonna’ Love Me!
HELLO AMERICA!—Those of us who take the arts quite seriously, especially motion pictures are recognized critics of any new face or personality projected from the silver screen. Greta Garbo, Mae West, Kate Hepburn, Lucille Ball, Lauren Bacall, Judy Garland, the iconic list goes on; all of those marvelous, extremely talented actors were different in beauty, voice, attitude and character...
The Boy Who Knew Everything
HELLO AMERICA!—It Is always exciting to receive a call from a production company announcing a new show or film. A few days ago, I received a call from producer Richard Chase about his new show, “The Boy Who Knew Everything.” Young actor Shane Robinson is being tested for the key role of the young lad who shows up in...