All I wanted for Christmas in 1960 was a puppet theater. Santa really came through! I had been doing puppet shows in my yard for the neighborhood children (and that's how I referred to them at the time) for over a year already and I thought it was time to class up the act a little. I've been hamming it up ever since and I'm still not sure if I've classed up the act yet.
On stage in Fort Lee, New Jersey 14 years ago last night. Joe Franklin and I enjoying Nick Apollo Forte's performance. Nick was performing his two songs from Woody Allen's "Broadway Danny Rose" which was screened just afterward at Movies Under the Stars. I was asked by Tom Meyers, the official film historian of Fort Lee and my pal, to interview Nick and Joe concerning their memories as cast members. Joe and Nick are gone now; it was a special night for all of us.
A special moment of appreciation for the wonderful and astonishing actor, vaudevillian,
& singer @mtownsendwright56 who sings an original song (written by Charlotte Ercoli) in the films opening. There is no one like you Michael.
Fior di Latte, the wonderful new film by writer-director-composer of beautiful songs Charlotte Ercoli, was a big hit last night at its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. I'm honored to be a member of the cast. All four screenings are sold out!
Great Double-Feature last night of Jerry Lewis Films SMORGASBORD and THE BELLBOY at the Roxy Cinema. Presented by Owen Kline, Bob Furmanek, and Shane Fleming. Lotsa Funny!
I knew a film maker would like a detailed report from the scene; of the print, audience reaction and general reception. I wrote to him many times over the years and this was the only response I ever got. After he passed away I wrote to his secretary Miss de Montet and she wrote back saying he had always enjoyed hearing from me.
Rosa Parks, who was born one hundred twelve years ago today, was the guest speaker at the graduation ceremony of my friend John Shea a number of years ago. I attended that outdoor occasion on a sunny June day here in New Jersey. At the end of the event Miss Parks walked down the aisle by herself as graduates and families gathered together. As she passed me I told her how much I enjoyed her speech and we chatted awhile. I pointed John out to her and she congratulated him. That's something to remember as is my casual and pleasant conversation with a very gracious and important icon in American history
