Month: September 2016

  • Putting The “Rock” In “Red Rock Diner”

    Thanks to Valerie Hill of the Hamilton Spectator for the write up on the show Red Rock Diner written by Dean Regan. The show opening should explain, but doesn’t, that in 1954 I started playing Rock and Roll on the radio in Vancouver. At the time the kids in Ontario listened to George “Hound Dog” Lorenz…

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  • Dawn Wells on MeTV

    I had the pleasure of interviewing Dawn Wells this week. Remember Marianne on Gilligan’s Island? After “Gilligan” Dawn acted on Broadway in many dramas and musicals along with guest appearances on a multitude of TV shows. She is what I had expected and more. Dawn is now the national spokesperson for the 24 MeTV stations…

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  • Gilligan’s Mary Ann, Dawn Wells, in Seattle!

    Carole and I in Seattle today to interview Dawn Wells for MeTV! Remember her as Mary Ann on Gilligan’s Island? The show joins KVOS-TV’s weeknight comedy lineup at 9:30 p.m. PT. Dawn Wells book signings: Goldberg’s Famous Deli 3924 Factoria Boulevard SE in Bellevue 1PM-4PM today Tacoma Cabana 728 Pacific Avenue in Tacoma 7PM-9PM today

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  • Up Next: The Last Deejay!

    I spent the last year putting together a journey through my career and Red Robinson: The Last Deejay will be published in October. This project would not have happened without the support of a fine writer, Robin Brunet. Robin is not only a stickler for detail, he knows a good story when he hears it. The journey involves…

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  • I Believe In You – New From Michael Bublé

    I have listened to a few cuts from Michael Buble‘s new album, and my favourite is I Believe in You. It is more uptempo than many of his hits. The arrangements, as usual are tasty. Be sure to preorder yours now from the Michael Bublé Store!

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  • Happy 87th Birthday, Bob Newhart!

    Bob Newhart was a successful TV comedian with three different network shows to his credit. His dry humour won over a generation in the Seventies. Bob’s best friend is Don Rickles. The two are almost inseparable and a reminder of another lifelong friendship between Jack Benny and George Burns. I had the pleasure of interviewing…

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  • John Daly Investigates Retirement

    Global News’ John Daly was one of the last of the true investigative reporters left on the Vancouver media scene. He was the reporter who exposed the abuse of intersection cameras by ICBC bureaucrats. He also was lead reporter on the scandal that toppled former BC premier Glen Clark. And the list goes on and on……

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