St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—Every time I do an interview on TV or radio, I’m asked who influenced me most as a writer, journalist or as a radio host. I don’t have to think twice, the name Tony Brenna eased from my mouth with satisfaction. After all, it was Brenna who opened the door to genuine reporting and dealing with some of...

HELLO AMERICA!—When reflecting on the days that I grew up during the early 1940s when radio was an intense source of inspiration and hope, I suddenly feel sad and terribly disillusioned focusing on what we are forced to endure on radio as well as the advent of television today. When able to tune in on shows like Jack Benny,...

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!—Even though the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has been covered worldwide, I must also note that viewing the spectacular wedding ceremony and events did much to rid the lingering cloud that darkened the Earth with all of the division, threats of war and the resurgence of old hates and disputes which ultimately would ring...

HELLO AMERICA!—It pains me tremendously, but the truth must be told, that our so-called Black stars of film and stage today who are touted having so much power and dedication in giving back to the ever-struggling artistic community is a complete fallacy. During the 40s and 50s, people of color who were fortunate enough to have doors of opportunity...

HELLO AMERICA—There is so much drama going on in nearly every corner of our nation, it is impossible to concentrate on favorites such as, “The Young and the Restless” or “The Bold and the Beautiful” these days. When receiving a call informing me that First Lady, Melania Trump, was seeking a legal move for an open marriage status, living...

HELLO AMERICA—His name is Levi Miller, he is the man who keeps radio station WLMR RADIO live from week to week in Atlanta. He is a man who seriously believes that radio is still an extremely powerful medium in our dizzy world of today. “I remember as a young boy growing up in the south when listening to great news...

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...

HELLO AMERICA!—It’s always a fantastic, overwhelming experience when watching one of our iconic entertainers, whether it be in film or theatre, rock an audience with a level of dramatic excellence not expected. Film actor, radio headliner Leon Isacc Kennedy does exactly that; escalating his public image to the level as another Cagney or Bogart. The potential is riveting! His electrifying...

HELLO AMERICA!—Her beginning effort can easily be seen as a basis for a film story in itself. Wanda from the island of Bermuda, quickly informs one that she was exposed to the arts at a very early age performing in church, concerts, live bands as well as competing in various competitions. “It was quite a learning advantage as well when...