Category Archives: Music, Film, TV
Great Gatsby!
Carey Mulligan vs. Mia Farrow Leonardo DiCaprio vs. Robert Redford I love the new Great Gatsby film by Baz Luhrmann with the incredible score by Jay-Z. This is a love story with a somber ending. A tough one to swallow … Continue reading
Deke’s Bitchin’ Guitar
Deke Dickerson, impresario of the “Deke Dickerson Guitar Geek Festival”, paid me the honor of accompanying me singing my surf-rock classic, “Muscle Bustle”, on Friday night. His stage was filled with a classic rock ‘n rock band including horns, two … Continue reading
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Oh, I Love Christmas! The spirit of giving is a natural phenomenon. Truly, doesn’t it make you feel good when you’ve thought of someone, then see their response when you deliver your message of good will or a big package … Continue reading
Glen Campbell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Glen Campbell received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Malibu Music Awards and I couldn’t wait to see him. For this occasion, I decided to wear a lace La Perla body suit with a pair of capris I bought in Sweden. … Continue reading
#9 Won’t You Come Home, Bill Bailey-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)
Just me at the piano with The Challengers. Take a look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark in 1963. This is my 9th and last posting of highlights from this unique event … Continue reading
#8 Johnny Crawford-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)
“Well, if it isn’t the son of Lucas McCain! Rifleman star Johnny Crawford, chats with Dick Clark and I.” Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. This is my … Continue reading
#7 Donna Loren, Connie Stevens-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)
Take a good look at the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. This is my 7th posting of highlights of some of the greats that we still love and worship today that were present at this unique … Continue reading
#6 Trini Lopez sings “Kansas City”-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)
Who got his start in Dallas playing in a night club owned by Jack Ruby? Trini Lopez… he’s goin’ to Kansas City! Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. This is my 6th … Continue reading
#5 George Hamilton & Jack Jones-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)
George Hamilton & Jack Jones are “Where The Boys Are”, here in the Hollywood Hills. Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. In the next few weeks I will be posting highlights … Continue reading
A Scene From The Milton Berle Show (1966)
I appeared on four Milton Berle Shows in 1966. In this skit, George Hamilton and I played a certain married movie star couple. Can you guess who?