Revisiting “Wild On…” – The “Wildest Show On Earth!” I had the chance to revisit a show I created in 1993 – a travel show that didn’t get caught up in dry, dull travelogue: instead, it was a show that… Read More ›
Memoirs
A “Tower” Of Giraffes! Our Safari Adventure Went Sky High!
Well, Hello There! I made friends with this guy. A Giraffe….a very TALL Giraffe! This guy could eat the fronds on the top of that palm tree! And if he wants, he can bring a friend as well! Time To… Read More ›
Visiting Calico Ghost Town – A “Wild West” Haunt – Plus An “Airline Boneyard” Too!
Welcome To California’s Legendary Ghost Town! If you’ve been following me you know that I love ghost towns! There are so many scattered around the American West, but there is one just 90 minutes from Los Angeles! Time to go… Read More ›
It’s The 100th Anniversary Of New York’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” Here’s The History – And The Sausage & Peppers Too!
In my business: you NEVER “bury your lead!” And that lead is this delicious sausage and peppers on a roll with caramelized onion…all because it’s the 100th anniversary of New York City’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” The Feast celebrates the… Read More ›
Safari Babies…From Baby Elephants To Rhinos, Giraffes And More!
What A Cute Baby Elephant! One of the most fascinating aspects of a Safari is seeing all of the young babies out in the wild: in our 19 days across 3 countries and 5 safari lodges, we were continually amazed… Read More ›
Remember 9/11…25 Years On, My Experience In New York That Day – From Howard Stern To Bill Clinton…
Twenty-Five Years On… Today is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on America – the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as one hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. A devastating event that we reflect on as… Read More ›
Life As Tom Petty’s “Heartbreaker”…Guitarist Mike Campbell’s Compelling Memoir Is “What I’m Reading…”
50 Years As A “Heartbreaker…” That still stuns me. The rock band Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers turned FIFTY this year – a half century of classic rock! This iconic band topped the charts with instant classics like “American Girl”,… Read More ›
“Finding Reality” – I Did A Fun Podcast About Reality TV! Here’s The Link…
The Red Carpet – An Exciting Walkway For The Famous… I grew up on the red carpet – professionally at least. I produced live coverage from the Academy Awards, Emmys, Grammys and many more award ceremonies for decades…so why am… Read More ›
A Safari “Day In The Life…” From Wild Dogs To Pythons, A Never-Ending Adventure!
Here’s A “Day In The Life” Of A Safari… As some of you know all too well, I have been sharing stories of our many wild safari adventures from last year…19 days in 5 different lodges, across 3 countries in… Read More ›
A Visionary Artist Has Died…Yayoi Kusama’s Unique “Dot Art” Up Close…
A Visionary Artist Has Died… This is Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama, whose unique artistry captivated people around the world. Sad news yesterday that Kusama has died… As The New York Times reported: “Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist whose polka-dot-covered paintings,… Read More ›
