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Frank D’Angelo and Green Day’s American Idiot on Carolyn Fox’s Hollywood Spotlight

Frank D’Anglo, charismatic Canadian R&B singer, songwriter, TV host and author of a new memoir, “Being Frank,” tells Carolyn Fox about the release of his new album, “Winds of Time.”  His new single, “You’re the One” debuted as the #1 added … Continue reading

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Phil Proctor (of Firesign Theatre) and the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet bring Don Quixote to Life at USC

Last night I was privileged to attend “The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote, Words and Music from the time of Cervantes” at USC’s Bovard Auditorium through the university’s “Visions and Voices” program. The concept of the program was fascinating–a theatrical reading … Continue reading

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Fred Weintraub Signing his New Book, “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me”

Visionary showman Fred Weintraub introduced Bruce Lee to the world by producing “Enter the Dragon,” got the documentary movie masterpiece “Woodstock” made, and founded The Bitter End, the legendary East Village coffee house where such performers as Woody Allen, Neil Diamond, … Continue reading

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More with Fred Weintraub and an Interview with Larkin McLean on this Week’s Show

This week, we continue the interview with Fred Weintraub, movie producer, New York City night club owner, and author of “Bruce Lee, Woodstock and Me.”  Here Fred discusses the legendary performers that got a start at The Bitter End, including … Continue reading

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Fred Weintraub After Hours Interview

Fred Weintraub introduced Bruce Lee to the world by producing Enter the Dragon, was the executive at Warner Brothers who greenlit the Woodstock movie, and founded the hip New York City night club, the Bitter End.  With such a remarkable … Continue reading

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