St. John's Confidential File

HELLO AMERICA!—Many of my documentary filmmaker friends are busier than they have ever been. The horror that is evolving politically in America has turned the thinking of millions of people in such a confused, twisted way, wearing a mask seems to be the only way in feeling or having a reason to feel safe in going to the closest...

HELLO AMERICA!—Like millions of others, I am sitting at my computer attempting to make a connection with all of those who depend on many of us for news and breaking stories that make up our day with a level of satisfaction. Looking out of the living room window, the street once sighted with tons of people passing by is...

HELLO AMERICA!—I was very anxious to view the Harry Belafonte documentary which premiered on MSNBC this last weekend. As expected, it revealed an expected picture of the man I first worked within the film "Carmen Jones.” The documentary was well-done capturing a time in our nation that erupted with racial discourse and explosive anger that touched human aspect of...

HELLO AMERICA!—I had not saved very much money from working in the Desk Set, which meant that I had to get another paying gig as soon as possible.  I was sharing a studio apartment with actor Jim Ransom, who was about to go on the road with another show.  I was offered roles in several small theater shows.  One...

HELLO AMERICA!—Having lived in Los Angeles during the 1950s, facing and understand the obvious challenges to remain in the functioning lane to success has been extremely clear. After all, I escaped with the assistance of my classmates at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana, catching a Greyhound Bus to Los Angeles to attend USC. Even though the university offered tremendous...

HELLO AMERICA—John Lewis’ love of the Jazz art form (the USA’s homegrown music) has not waned over the many years during which he’s participated in the music business.  He continues to produce new works as a drummer, composer, pianist and entrepreneur. John grew up in Morton, PA, which was close to the larger cities (Chester and Philadelphia). This proximity to music...

HELLO AMERICA!—Millions of soap fans are overjoyed to see one of their favorites, “The Young and the Restless” has returned to its regular schedule of dramatic turns. One devoted fan of 30 years said, “I am a woman who has been forced to stay home for so many years because of a physical condition. The characters on that show...

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...

HELLO AMERICA—Because I had a professional relationship with classical pianist June Choi Oh, it is always exciting to hear about her constant mobility moving ahead as a musician. It was one of the most exciting moments of my life when I witnessed the recording of my symphonic work, “Flight of Columbia 7 & Dances of Remembrance in San Francisco...

HELLO AMERICA!─Whenever a new obviously gifted host appears on the tube it is, without doubt, one of the most exhilarating hours ever as a viewer. Tiffiny Cross is the woman to keep an eye on, that’s for sure; she handles anyone she interviews as if they are students of hers, no matter who they are!  No one better could...