Entertainment

Gavin Edwards: Kindness and Wonder – Why Mister Rogers Matters More Today Than Ever

Sonny spends time with NY Times best-selling author, Gavin Edwards. His new book, “Kindness and Wonder – Why Mister Rogers Matters More Today Than Ever” is a pop culture celebration of Fred Rogers and the enduring legacy of his beloved, award-winning PBS show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood that offers essential wisdom to help us in our…

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Susan Bennett: The Voice of Siri

Susan Bennett never set out to land what has become “a gig of a lifetime.” In fact, she had no idea she was creating one of the most famous phone characters in the world of AI: The voice of Siri for the Apple iPhone. Sonny caught up with her at her home in Atlanta to…

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Rita Moreno: An American Treasure

Rita Moreno is an American treasure. She is the first performer to have won a Oscar, Tony, Grammy and Emmy: an Oscar for West Side Story in 1961; a 1972 Grammy Award for her contribution to “The Electric Company”‘s soundtrack album; a Tony Award in 1975 for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for “The…

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Jerry Mathers: Leave It To Beaver

Leave It To Beaver began as a delightful television series in the 1950’s and 60’s and is now a worldwide phenomenon. The show’s star has become an American icon. I am extremely excited to have Jerry Mathers – The Beave himself – as my special guest on this show! Leave It To Beaver is the…

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Bradley Jay Stewart: Saved From The Fire

It was November 2010. While hosting a conference in Ft. Worth, I reconnected with my dear friend, Brad Stewart. After dinner, he invited me to a rehearsal for his church choir. When we arrived at the small church in Arlington, he asked me to come and sit in the choir. I said, “Brad, I don’t…

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Gary Mule Deer: A Life In Four Letter Words

Gary Mule Deer has been making audiences laugh hysterically for for 58 years and he’s just getting started! He has shared the stage with over 100 show biz icons, from Sinatra to Willie Nelson and Johnny Carson to Johnny Mathis, all of whom have considered Gary their peer. Sonny chats with and is entertained by…

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Whitney Allen: Making It to The Big Time

In February of 1977, my friend, singer/songwriter, Alan O’day called and asked if I wanted to premiere his new song, “Undercover Angel,” on my radio show on KMPC in Los Angeles. When I heard the song, I told Alan, that it was a “mega-hit” and said I had an idea of how we could have…

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Jean Longwith Broadcast Scholarship

Sonny visits with San Antonio College student, Angela Quillian, Deborah Martin from Alamo Colleges and broadcast veteran, Arch Campbell who helped start the Jean Longwith Endowment – a scholarship fund for students seeking a career in broadcasting. Angela is a former recipient of the Jean Longwith Scholarship.  Sonny and Arch were in Ms. Longwith’s first…

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Wink Martindale: Game Show Master

Sonny visits with his longtime friend, Wink Martindale! He had the pleasure of working with Wink on America’s greatest personality station in the 70’s, KMPC Radio in Los Angeles. You’ll hear: What he did as a 7-year-old to gain radio experience Wink’s priceless conversation with a young Elvis Presley His magical appearance on the Ed…

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Burt Ward: Robin-The Boy Wonder

Burt Ward connected with Adam West within 5 minutes of meeting him as they auditioned together for the roles of Batman and Robin. It was an American television series that would become a worldwide phenomenon.  In this exclusive interview, Burt talks with Sonny about his amazing career, resulting from the role of a lifetime.  You’ll…

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