Showbiz Show 4/15/16
This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Colin Jeffrey and I reviewed three movies -- "The Jungle Book," "Barbershop: The Next Cut," and "Criminal" -- one of which ranks among the worst movies of the year. We also talked about texting in movie theaters, James...
Forced Off The Air
I mentioned on my radio show this afternoon that I'd been tipped off that two veteran meteorologists -- Cindy Preszler and Mike Roberts -- have accepted buyouts from KSDK-TV-5 and would be leaving the station soon. Two hours later, at the end of their 6pm newscasts,...
Worth A Listen
Here's an audio recommendation. David Steinberg, the comedian/writer/director who used to talk with other comedians on Showtime's "Inside Comedy," has taken the concept into the podcast world. As with the TV show, it's too bad they only run about a half-hour, but the...
Showbiz Show 4/8/16
This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Colin Jeffrey and I discussed Melissa McCarthy in "The Boss," the new "Star Wars: Rogue One" trailer, the box office problems of "Batman v. Superman," and the movie streaming service The Screening Room. We also talked about...
Showbiz Show 3/25/16
This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Colin Jeffrey and I reviewed "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn Of Justice," "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2," and "City Of Gold." We also discussed the career of "Larry Sanders" star Garry Shandling (who died this week at 66),...
Ken Howard
I'm sad to hear of the death of Ken Howard (at 71). He is being remembered in quickie-obits as the president of the Screen Actors Guild, star of "The White Shadow," and recurring guest star on "30 Rock." But to me, he will always be Thomas Jefferson in "1776," a role...
Katty Kay’s View Of Election Year
For a wider perspective on this bizarre presidential election year, here's my conversation with Katty Kay of BBC World News America. Among the questions I asked her: How much time and money is spent on elections in England (prepare to be shocked!) Have there been...
Showbiz Show 3/18/16
This week on the showbiz segment of my show, Colin Jeffrey and I reviewed "Eye In The Sky," "Allegiant," and "Hello My Name Is Doris." We also discussed the upcoming sequels in the Indiana Jones and "Now You See Me" series. Listen to our conversation here.