Inspiration

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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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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Kevin Gershan: Wizard of the Airwaves

Kevin Gershan is a producer/director for CBS Television Distribution based in Entertainment Tonight, working on major syndication shows, including Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune,Dr. Phil, Rachael Ray and others. Celebrating 40 years with CBS, Kevin’s broadcast career began as a youngster, making his debut as one of the precocious children on Art Linkletter’s House Party (Kids…

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Phil Bohlender: 7 Essential Traits of Leaders

In order to achieve outstanding and successful results, you must be a brave and adventurous leader.

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Gary the Showman

Gary Garcia is known as Gary the Showman for a good reason. His Las Vegas style of performing has audiences cheering and shouting for more. Listen as Sonny chats with Gary about his “overnight-success” that has taken 20 years achieve.  Gary shares: The serendipitous adventure that took him from San Antonio, Texas to Hollywood What it…

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Pete Heinlein: World Class Correspondent

Pete Heinlein’s first job was working at the public library in El Paso, Texas for $1.05 an hour. His only connection to the world was the books that surrounded him. Little did he know that his life as a broadcaster would take him to the far corners of the globe and meetings with world leaders….

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