Something To Offer Guest List
1990 - 1999
Show #1 – 8/24/90 (S)
Mark Alton Brown – Writer for “Designing Women”
Debbie May – Actress seen in “Loose Cannons” and “Sea of Love”
Ben Model – Director of the film “Puerto Rican Mambo-Not a Musical”
Show #2 – 9/26/90 (S)
Michael Yawney – Creative Artistic Director of “Bad Neighbors” theatre company
Carla Brothers – Actress seen in the play “Sheila’s Day”, “The Five Heartbeats” and “Miami Vice”
Rob Sorrentino – Dancer with Risa Jaroslow Dance Company
Show #3 – 10/24/90 (S)
Suzy Whedan – Puppeteer and director of the Pagagano Puppet Theatre James Stoval – Director/actor, currently directing “The Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes for Artist’s Prospective Incorporated. Andrea McCullough – Actress/choreographer.
Show #4 – 12/5/90 (S)
Peter Pioppo – Food Photographer.
Tray Vilar – Casting Director for Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing”, “Mo’ Better Blues”, and “Jungle Fever”.
Luis Caballero – Author/star of film “The Puerto Rican Mambo-Not a Musical”.
Show #5 – 1/10/91 (S)
Justine Cox – Drama Consultant for NY Housing Authority and founding director of Studio Arts Learning Center in Queens.
Kirk Taylor – Actor seen in “Full Metal Jacket”, “Death Wish Three”, Return of Superfly”, “School Daze” and “Jungle Fever”.
Rozanna Weinberger – Violist who’s played for the Prince of Japan and performed at Carnegie Hall.
Show #6 – 2/26/91 (S)
Ned Robinson – Computer specialist and creator/designer of music software for Blue Ribbon Soundworks.
Erica Gimple – Actress who’s appeared on “The Crosby Show”, “The King of New York” and portrayed Coco in the TV show “FAME”.
Anthony Polizzi – Artist.
Show #7 – 6/1/91 (L – Billiard Hall)
Jack Maggi – Owner of Jack’s Billiards.
Julie Ridge – Writer and athlete who swam the English Channel, swam around Manhattan nine times, and completed the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon.
Boogie J (aka Sam Beasley) – Rapper in group B.P.M. Voice of Rapping Kool Aid Man.
Show #8 – 6/29/91 (L – Clinton Gardens)
Mallory Abramson – Artist and gardener; founder of Clinton Community Garden.
Robert Kelaidjian – Painter
Steve Hayes – Comedian/writer. Two-time winner of a MAC award.
Show #9 – 10/13/91 (L – Shiki’s Restaurant)
Carol and Whit Vernon – Broadway, film, and television actors.
Hikaru and Loan Shiki – Owners of Shiki’s Restaurant.
[Dialogue of couples pursuing dreams together]
Show #10 – 12/13/91 (L – AMOS)
Kristen Eliasberg – Choreographer.
Faye Reiter – Director of the Brooklyn branch of the Red Cross.
Sally Sutton – Performance artist.
Show #11 – 3/19/92 (S)
Annette and Nkenge Simpson – Founder/Owner of Simpson Personnel Service and Opera Singer.
Fentress and Cheena Dorn – Interior and Fashion designers.
Show #12 – 4/11/92 (S)
Shavawn Berry – Singer/songwriter.
Robert I. – Screenwriter.
Lisa Gable – Inventor of STRAPMATE.
Show #13 – 5/3/92 (S)
Chachi Huesca – Events volunteer coordinator and PR person.
Bill Heller – Music producer.
Jennifer Loomis – Personal trainer; founder of the Body Workshop.
Show #14 – 7/18/92 (S)
Maxine Maxwell – Actress/storyteller/founder of The Theater Workshop.
David Melendez – Latin dancer/choreographer/director of Mambo Elite Dance.
Marsha Zeesman – TV and video producer and Executive Director of NYC
Environmental Co.
Show #15 – 7/18/92 (S)
Fern Kushner – Massage and muscle therapist.
David Battel – Photographer
Sharon Dennis Wyeth – Writer.
Show #16 – 9/19/92 (S)
Sylvia Elbaz – Nutritional consultant and host of “Health’s Kitchen”.
Shaun Liebovitz and Tom Wingfield – President/Designer of Glow Dogs.
Show #17 – 9/19/92 (S)
Darien Sills-Evans – Actor/director of “Barefoot and Pregnant”.
Brooks McKay – Actor.
Robin Dunn – Choreographer/founder of Executive Dancer Incorporated.
Show #18 – 11/17/92 (S)
Dr. Mordechai Hoschander – Oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Anita Salvati – Character actress
Ibrahim Sharif – Chairperson for Project Move, winner Governor’s Award for humanitarian efforts in New Jersey.
Show #19 – 12/12/92 (S)
Reverend Sidney Walker – Spiritual healer.
John Caldwell – Founder/developer of Palm Island resort.
Vivian Goldstein – Psychotherapist who works with AIDS patients.
Show #20 – 12/12/92 (S)
Anita Jones – Actress/model/figure skater.
Mitch Phillips – Personal manager/agent/founder of G.E.T Agency in New York
and Los Angeles.
Ryan Perry – Actor/singer in “Forever Plaid”.
Show #21 – 1/21/93 (S)
Rudy Sanchez – 80-year-old personal trainer/karate black belt.
Steven Kennard – Caterer/president of Kennard Catering.
David Kramer – DJ/owner of David Kramer Entertainment.
Show #22 – 1/21/93 (S)
Yvette Stapleton – Wardrobe production assistant/costume designer.
Show #23 – 3/20/93 (S)
Rita Jenrette – Actress/TV reporter.
Ida Newman – Stand-up comic
Kerri Shore – Photographer.
Show #24 – 3/20/93 (S)
Dianna Son – Playwright.
Timothy Cooper – R&B singer with the group Smooth Appeal.
Show #25 – 4/7/93 (S)
Ben Brody – Artist.
Audrey Brown – Head Nurse of Medicine at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital.
Joe Franklin – Talk Show Host.
Show #26 – 4/7/93 (S)
Reverend Dianne Marshall – Clairvoyant astrologer and interfaith minister.
Joseph Garrity – Chef at Powers Court Restaurant.
Show #27 – 5/8/93 (S)
Bob Diamond – Director/producer of “The Joe Franklin Show”.
Jamie Chantiles – Senior sales executive/Team leader at Cellular One.
Show #28 – 5/8/93 (S)
Eileen McNamara – Actress/singer from “Guys and Dolls”, “My Fair Lady”, and “Phantom of the Opera”.
Rick Sansone – Radio producer.
Jesmin Britton – Founder/publisher of “Consumer Saver”.
Show #29 – 5/22/93
Bev Ritchie – Singer
Larry Lee – Guitarist
[Interview w/musical review]
Show #30 - 6/19/93 (S)
Ed Bungert – Author of novel “Deep Cover”.
Evan Roberts – Nine-year old Mets announcer.
Daniel Wurtzel – Sculptor.
Show #31 – 6/19/93 (S)
Peggy Crawford – Photographer (unofficial photographer of Yemin).
Fr. Paul Keenan – Radio host of WOR’s “As You Think”.
Show #32 – 7/3/93 (S)
Karmae Cipriotti and Bruce Curless – Founders of the Ritz Theatre in
Oaklyn, NJ
Phyliss Berman – Teacher/counselor of physically impaired.
Show #33 – 7/3/93 (S)
Mitch Ervin – Founder/president of M-Edge; audio-visual manager at Planet Hollywood.
Andrew Martin – Founder/editor of CAB magazine.
Joanne Bogaslaw – Dancer/choreographer and director of the Brooklyn Dance Consortium.
Show #34 – 8/11/93 (S)
Steve Leinen – Author of “Gay Cop”.
Maxinne Rhea Leighton – Writer of children’s book “An Ellis Island Christmas”.
Ken Main – Author of “Intentional Foul”.
Show #35 – 8/11/93 (S)
Linda Amiel Burns – Founder/director of The Singing Experience.
Dr. Roy Segel – Chiropractor.
Show #36 – 9/29/93 (S)
Dick Geyer – Advertising executive
Winifred McClean – Psychologist.
Fr. Paul Keenan – Radio talk show host.
[Discussed what it takes to pursue a dream from these various perceptions]
Show #37 – 9/29/93 (S)
Bob Friedhoffer –Magician.
Jerry Rodriguez – Postal worker.
Doug James – Milliner.
Show #38 – 10/16/93 (S)
Michael Lorusso – Member of Board of Directors of the National Wheelchair Athletic Association.
Steve Sawyer – President of Ice Breakers.
Yo Kano – Musician/composer.
[Discussed how one can overcome a physical challenge in pursuit of their dreams]
Show #39 – 10/16/93 (S)
James Cannings – Recording artist.
Noel Wollman – Trainer/owner of Pageant Perfect Bodies.
Kathleen Kerwin – Detroit Bureau Chief for Business Week.
Show #40 – 11/17/93
Carol Dean – Founder of Studio Film and Tape; producer/host of “Healthstyles”.
David Bogaslow – Filmmaker.
Show #41 – 9/15/93 (L – Oregon)
Michael Offer and Michael Carpenter – Owners of Westmark Industries (printing and labeling)
Lionel and Frieda Mueller – Hawaiian Lay Makers
Howard White – Nike Rep for endorsement athletes.
Show #42 – 11/17/93 (S)
Jana Rosenblatt – Production designer.
Richard Tayson – Poet/Teacher.
Donna Davidge – Yoga instructor/nutritionist.
Show #43 - 12/15/93 (S)
Len Fink – Press agent with Roskin and Friedman.
Amy Scherber – Owner/baker of Amy’s Bread.
Show #44 – 12/18/93 (S)
Eric Sterling – Course director for NYC’s Outward Bound.
Sylvester Lane – Founder/program director of YES to Youth.
[Discussed empowerment of youth]
Show #45 – 1/11/94 (S)
Eugene Delgoff – founder/creator Projectavision (HDTV)
Show #46 – 1/29/94 (S)
Clive Cholerton – Actor.
Marge Lowe – Actress in Canada’s Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
Ray Leone and Chris Yohn – Musical team “Parker Hill”.
Show #47 – 2/12/94 (S)
Sylvia Weinstock – Cake maker
Ellen Weldan – Calligrapher.
[Mother and daughter goals]
Show #48 – 2/12/94 (S)
Mana Allen – Actress.
Kermit Fraser – Writer for “Ghostwriter” and “The Cosby Mysteries”.
Show #49 – 3/19/94 (S)
Olga Ford – Retired First Grade detective.
Show #50 – 3/19/94 (S)
Jason Green – Owner of Rockman Distributing; importer of unique garments.
Lorraine Eyerman – Nutritionist.
Show #51 – 3/28/94 (S)
Roberta Wallace – President of the Hawaii State Theatre Council.
Peter Robson – President of Unlimited Construction Services.
Bobee Downs – Children’s Theatre Program Director for Kauai Kids at Play.
[Discussion of development of the theatre and demonstrations of the work by the children]
Show #52 – 4/18/94 (S)
Mary Scott – Homecrafts designer.
Sameer Kano – Pilot First Officer for Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Show #53 – 4/18/94 (S)
Vivian Orgel – Author of “Vanishing Hair: The Ultimate Hair Removal and Skin Guide”.
John Quaglia – Hairstylist on SNL, “Philadelphia”, and “Carlito’s Way”.
Show #54 – 4/18/94 (S)
Thelma McDaniel – Actress/writer/director/college professor.
Malik Yoba – Actor seen in “Cool Runnings”, “Law and Order” and “New York Under Cover”.
Show #55 – 5/14/94 (S)
Doug Wassel – Dancer/teacher/cabinetmaker.
Dianne DeVeaux – Librarian.
Show #56 – 5/14/94 (S)
Evelina Brozgul – Art restorer/artist.
Lyudmilia Brozgul – Pianist.
Leonard Brozgul – Violinist.
[Russian immigrant family putting their dreams on the backburner, giving their daughter the opportunity to pursue her own career]
Show #57 – 5/14/94 (S)
Kim Bruno – Drama teacher at Professional Performing Arts School. Creator of Teens Educating Teens (TET).
Jung Min Kim and Nicholas Witkowski – Students at Bronx Science.
[Discussed challenges facing teenagers, e.g., gang involvement, drugs, teen sex, and how teens influence each other as illustrated through improvisation]
Show #58 – 6/11/94 (S)
Dave Cremins – Magician.
Show #59 – 6/11/94 (S)
Pam Plotsker and Howie Nowak – Founders of Bead Dazzle.
Don Reeves – Actor/electrical engineer/voice of Country Time Lemonade.
Show #60 – 6/11/94 (S)
Gustavo Taranto – Interpreter and translator.
Collette Duvall – Founder/director of The Performance Workshop.
Show #61 – 7/16/94 (S)
Michael Davis – Anthropologist/archeologist; initiator of Floating the Apple.
Felicita Santiago – Educator/director of the Hudson River Middle School.
John Tichenor – Cargo Supervisor for CIGNA Insurance; involved in Floating the Apple.
[Discussed their efforts in creating community boat building project]
Show #62 – 7/16/94 (S)
Seniors following their dreams:
Lisa Gable – Inventor STRAPMATE.
Rudy Sanchez – 80-year old personal trainer, black belt.
Peggy Crawford – Photographer – Unofficial photographer of Yemen
Show #63 - 7/16/94 (S)
Youth following their dreams:
Evan Roberts – 9-year old announcer for the NY Mets
Darien Sills-Evans – Actor/director “Barefoot and Pregnant”.
Timothy Cooper – R&B singer with group Smooth Appeal.
Show #64 – 7/16/94 (S)
Bennie Issamadeen – Fashion designer.
[Leisurewear and undergarments exclusively designed for the African American male]
Show #65 – 7/16/94 (S)
Renee Katz-Simon – Occupational therapist and cabaret singer.
Richard Levine – Accountant, business advisor and band manager.
Show #66 – 8/10/94 (S)
Cheryl Washington - Entertainment and Lifestyle reporter for “Good Day New York”.
Joyce Carol Lyons – Numerologist.
Show #67 – 9/19/94 (S)
Bobby Terrel – Racehorse owner and trainer.
Show #68 – 9/19/94 (S)
Rusty Riegelman – Potter.
Neil Feigeles – Illustrator/Publisher ; creator of “Off World” magazine.
Show #69 – 9/19/94 (S)
Catherine Johnson – VP for the NY Foundation for Senior Citizens.
Evan Roberts – Sports announcer.
Show #70 – 10/19/94 (S)
George Vallo – Florist/owner of Portifiori Flowers.
Richard Edelman – Director/acting coach.
Show #71 - 10/19/94 (S)
Helen Trezlie – Voice teacher and coach.
Ednah Holt – Singer/songwriter/actress/music teacher.
Show #72 – 10/19/94 (S)
Dan Storper – President of Putamayo Clothing/co-producer of World Music.
Show #73 – 11/4/94 (S)
Edwin Jacobowitz – Owner of Manhattan Dollhouse Shop.
Leif Green – Event manager for GMHC and the AIDS Dance-a-thon and AIDS walk.
Show #74 – 11/4/94 (S)
Thomas Scalise – Illustrator.
Taryn Quinn – Shiatsu massage therapist.
Show #75 – 11/4/94 (S)
Bernie Golombe – Computer manufacturer and developer.
Steve Hayes – Comedian/writer.
Show #76 – 12/94
Yee-Ping Wu – Co-founder /president of Music Pen.
Alfred Rubano and Eric Brooks – HS students involved in DECA.
[Created an opportunity for exchange of ideas for youth in business leadership programs to dialogue with a successful minority businesswoman]
Show #77 – 12/3/94 (S)
Richard Gussof and Judy Taylor – Restaurant owners.
Lisa Gable – Inventor of STRAPMATE.
Show #78 – 12/3/94 (S)
Ruthmarie Stowe – Massage therapist and Chinese herbalist.
Jim Gardiner – Actor/writer.
Show #79 – 12/5/94 (S)
Olympia Dukakis – Academy Award winning actress.
Christopher McCann – Actor.
Jay Devlin – Actor/producer/director.
[Discussed their individual careers and working together]
Show #80– 1/23/95 (S)
Laverne Butler – Jazz singer.
Dev Polimer – Owner/creator of Dev’s Delicacies.
Show #81 – 1/12/95 (S
Capt. Lori Kay Beaudoin – US Air Force Reserve member/cabaret singer.
Shelby Grayson – Personal trainer/founder of Grayson Image Inc.
Show #82 – 1/12/95 (S)
Crystal Devin – Creator/owner of WaterLady Inc.
[Developed all natural hair products expressly for African Americans with hair growth problems]
Show #83 – 3/4/95 (S)
Jani Sferrazza – Owner/president of Jani’s Construction.
Lee Kelley – Dog trainer/author.
Show #84 – 3/4/95 (S)
Steve Ahern – Director/co-producer of “Inside Broadway”.
Maybeth Ryan – Producer of cable program on Holocaust survivors.
Nelson Torres – Producer/host of WTF.
Show #85 – 3/4/95 (S)
Liz Dixon – Speech coach.
Deborah Golden Alecson – Author of “Lost Lullaby”.
Show #86 – 3/18/95 (S)
Linda Adams – Owner of Doodlefish, a children’s clothing store in Brooklyn.
Cindy Firestein – Owner/designer of Tickle My Back Children’s Jewelry.
Show #87 – 3/18/95 (S)
Gail Pudaloff – Owner/creator of Kinetics Kinesiotherapy/Exercise Consulting.
Tracy Turner – Graphic Designer.
Show #88 – 3/18/95 (S)
Carl Heist – Freelance visual merchandise artist.
Mary Frances Judge – Painter.
[In addition to discussing their careers, Carl shared his dream of becoming a gay adoptive parent]
Show #89 – 5/16/95 (S)
Vivian Orgel – Author/practitioner of hair removal and aging mastery.
Mark Johnson – Musical artist.
Show #90 – 5/16/95 (S)
Sam Napolitno – Operator of Central Park Carousel Inc.
Hatty A. Fox – Founder/Executive director of NEO Research Energy Foundation.
Show #91 – 5/16/95 (S)
Kathleen Dowd – Emergency Room Nurse and Acupuncturist.
Eric Friedberg – Co-founder/publisher of University Publications/co-owner of Heave Ho Apparel.
Show #92 – 6/10/95 (S)
Rob Sorrentino – Furniture collector and restorer.
[Illustrates one’s man trash is another man’s treasure; fun repairs, etc.]
Show #93 – 6/10/95 (S)
Yuri Denysenko – Director of cinematography/NYU film professor.
Linda Laundra – Director of “Another World”.
Show #94 – 6/10/95 (S)
Beki Kraynak – Creator of Glitz and Glamour.
Jacqueline Gaffney – Owner of Jacqueline’s Classic Bodies and creator of Afro-Brazilian Aerobics.
Show #95 – 7/18/95 (S)
Suzy Rose Yengo – Owner/creator of “In Any Event”.
Joseph Garrity – Chef at the Playwrights Tavern Restaurant.
Show # 96 – 7/8/95 (S)
Annette Kurek – Casting director.
Alan Boss – Entrepreneur, antique/flea market czar.
[Very successful married couple longed to create a family and discussed the journey which took them to India to find their children]
Show #97 – 7/8/95 (S)
Joan Goldstein – Co-founder of Conscious Singles Connection.
Nancy Kirsch – Matchmaker, New York Rep of “It’s Just Lunch”.
[Discussed tips on how to find your perfect mate]
Show #98 – 9/17/95 (S)
Nancy Sondag – Singer/Co-founder of HEARTS AND VOICES.
Ruby Rims – Cabaret Artist (female impersonator)/founder of Teddy Cares.
[Artist with Aids creates avenues of support for others with AIDS]
Show #99– 9/17/95 (S)
Lauren Leffler Salkin – Author of “Owner’s Manual For Your New Baby”.
Steven Finkelstein – Author of “Rocket’s Family Fun Activity Guide and Directory.
Show #100 – 9/17/95 (S)
Rose Bryant – Founder of Topical Solutions and originator of Skin Absorption Therapy.
Rhonda Ismail – Toxicologist (Biochemist)
[Created a business of healing with Southern root medicines]
Show #101 – 10/14/95 (S)
Cynthia Burwasser – Creator and President of Chelsea’s Kitchen All Natural Vegetarian Baby Food.
Joe Trummer – Chocolatier and Founder of Joseph Trummer Chocolates.
Show #102 – 10/14/95 (S)
Larry Bloch – Owner of Wetlands (ECCO Bar) and the Environmental Coalition at Wetlands.
Jay Chrystall & James Mongan – Orchid Room (Rock Band).
Show #103 – 11/11/95 (S)
Lisa & Debbie Ganz – Creators and Owners of Twins Restaurant.
Alicia and Heidi Kramer – Twin waitresses and actresses.
Show #104 – 11/11/95 (S)
Catrine Carney – Ecological Clothing Designer.
Russ Hogan – Sculptor.
[Discussed the use of recycled products to create their art]
Show #105 – 11/11/95 (S)
Rashawn Brown, Anthony Jackson & Renaldo Lafoucade – The Awesome Three Gymnasts-Circus Performers (High School Students).
Show #106– 12/6/95 (S)
Anthony Duke – Founder/President and Chairman Emeritus of The Harbor for Girls and Boys.
Dr. Robert North - Dentist and Executive Director of The Harbor for Girls and Boys.
Frank McClaine-Sewer – U.S. Federal Prosecutor and Alumni of The Harbor for Girls and Boys.
[Discussed the genesis of The Boys Harbor from a small camp to a full blown community service non-profit organization]
Show #107 – 12/6/95 (S)
Ben Model – Comedian and Film Director of “The Puerto Rican Mambo-NOT A Musical”.
Luis Caballero – Comedian Author/star of film “The Puerto Rican Mambo-NOT A Musical”.
Show #108 – 12/13/95 (L – Ms. Ferraro’s office)
Geraldine Ferraro - U.S. United Nations Ambassador for Human Rights; former V.P. Democratic Candidate and Congress Women.
Show #109 – 2/27/95 (L – Mayor Koch’s office)
Edward I. Koch – Former 3-term Mayor of New York, 5-term Congressman, Attorney, Film Critic, Radio Personality and Lecturer.
Show #110 – 3/9/96 (S)
Sylvia Burnett Elbaz – Nutritionist and Host of Health’s Kitchen on WNYC.
Lisa Beatrice Jones – Culinary Consultant and Chef to Mayor Dinkins.
[Two very different approaches in the culinary arts]
Show #111 – 3/9/96 (S)
Laura Bobrow – Storyteller, Poet, Musician and Author of “The Captain’s Beard” (children’s book).
Stephen DiLauro – Playwright, Writer and author of story CD “River Tales”.
Show # 112 – 3/9/95 (S)
Jill Karni – Concert Violinist and adopted child who found birth parents.
Gloria Sauve – Actress who found her daughter after 28 years.
Show #113 – 2/20/96 (L-LA)
Jess Platt – Dialects Coach and Speech Pathologist
Geoffrey Miller – Writer “Grace Under Fire” and “The Mommies”.
Show #114 – 2/20/96 (L-LA)
Jim Bosche – Artist (collage made of flowers).
Dennis Cockrum – Actor “Uncle Buck”, “Married With Children”, “Star Trek” and “Northern Exposure”.
Show #115– 4/16/96 (L)
Lionel Hampton – Legendary Band Leader, Vibraphone Player and Drummer.
Show #116 – 5/11/96 (S)
Herbert Weitz – Bookbinder and Rare Book Store Owner.
Travis Young – Author “Give Yourself a Raise”; Business and Career Advisor.
Show #117 – 5/11/96 (S)
Frank Ventura – Founder and Artistic Director of Collaborative Arts Project 21.
[Chats about creating a musical theatre conservatory to develop performers for the 21st century]
Show #118 – 5/11/96 (S)
Peter Westbrook – Five time Olympian Fencer and Founder of Peter Westbrook Foundation.
Herbie Renault – Fencing instructor.
[Discussed creating a foundation for compromised urban youth to learn the art and discipline of fencing]
Show #119 – 2/20/96 (L-LA Office)
Dr. Roy Siegel – Chiropractor
Norma Snyder – Esthetician
Show #120 – 6/11/96 (L-Club)
Luis Camacho – Trainer and founder of Bronxchester Boxing Club.
Angel Alejandro – Trainer at Bronxchester Boxing Club.
[Discussed how they inspire young people through the sport of boxing to become capable people for their community]
Show #121 – 6/11/95 (L-Cap Theatre)
Pasqual Olivera – Spanish Dancer, Choreographer and Playwright of “Te Amo…”
Angela Del Moral – Spanish Dancer Flamenco.
Show #122 – 7/2/96 (S)
Gus Johnson – Sportscaster, MSG Network & CBS Sports.
Show #123– 7/12/96 (L-Hotel)
Les Brown – Motivational Speaker, Television Personality.
[Discussed how to stay on track in pursuing your goals]
Show #124 – 8/12/96 (S)
Marisol Figueroa – Dancer and founder Ghetto Cookies.
Ralph Rolle – Drummer and founder Ghetto Cookies.
Show #125 – 8/12/96 (S)
Gretchen Cryer – Singer/Song Writer/Creator of Food From Home.
[Her concern to feed her parents in another state resulted in a business that aids those who cannot prepare meals for themselves]
Show #126 – 8/12/96 (S)
Nita Pippins – Registered Nurse and Spokesperson/Volunteer Miracle House.
Van Stone – Educator and Running for Assemblyman in W.H.
Show #127 – 8/22/96 (L-Studio - Michigan)
Sidney Duncan – Founder and Executive Director of Homes for Black Children.
Marshall & Marion Murphy – Adoptive Parents, Computer Specialist.
[One of the first adoption agencies for African American children to be placed with African American parents]
Show #128 – 8/22/96 (L-Office – Michigan)
Rosa Parks – Mother of the Civil Rights Movement –Co-founder Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development.
Elaine Steele – Co Founder Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development.
Show #129 – 8/22/96 (L-Office – Michigan).
Father William Cunningham – Focus: HOPE Founder.
Eleanor Josaitis – Focus – HOPE Founder.
[As a result of the 1968 riots, in an effort to bring people together for a common goal, this organization was founded originally to feed and clothe the homeless and has developed into a multi-service organization making individuals self-sufficient, resulting in human dignity]
Show #130 – 8/23/96 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Mother Waddles – Minister and founder of Perpetual Mission.
Show #131 – 8/23/96 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Vern Nelson – Banjos of Michigan (Lou, Bill).
Avis Nelson – Banjos of Michigan.
Jerry Kunnath – Hunter & Producer Oakland Outdoors.
Show #132 – 12/17/96 (S)
Joseph Pupello – Director of New York Restoration Project.
Elissa Wolfe Tiler – Owner Animal House Pet Store & Cabaret Artist.
Show # 133 – 12/17/96 (S)
Johnathan Long – Vocalist CD “You Can Count On Me”.
Michael Raynor – Actor IND Film “A Brother’s Kiss”.
Show #134 –12/19/96 (S)
Honie Ann Peacock – Founder/owner Hon’s Buns, Happenings Now.
Sheila DeLauch – Head of Distribution for Orion Films.
Show #135 – 12/19/96
Eugene Luigi Fracito (Luigi) – Dancer/choreographer; founder of the Luigi Jazz Technique.
[To compensate for being paralyzed, he developed a personal dance technique which has become universal]
Show #136 – 3/8/97 (S)
Jimmy Graney – Fire Fighter/Actor/Obsolete Fleet.
Timmy Grant – Fire Fighter/Bagpiper.
Show #137 – 3/8/97 (S)
Bobby Kyle – Blues Guitarist
David Cohen – Blues Pianist
Show #138 – 3/8/97 (S)
Gregory Jbara – Actor “Victor Victoria”, “In & Out”, Chicago”.
Show #139 – 3/17/97 (L-office)
Reverend Al Sharpton – Minister/Civil Rights Activist
Show #140 – 5/20/97 (S)
Louis Mustillo – Actor “High Incident”.
Show #141 – 5/20/97 (S)
Frank Oz – Film Director “In & Out”, “Indian in the Cupboard”, “What about Bob”, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrel”.
Show #142 – 7/15/97 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Cheryl Dawdy – Singer Chanille Sister.
Show #143 – 7/15/97 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Dr. Charles Wright – Founder MAAH.
[This physician’s dream began in his home and has evolved into the largest museum of its kind in the world to persevere the heritage and contributions of African Americans]
Show #144 – 7/15/97 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Esther Gordy Edwards - Motown Museum
[Discussed their early training by their parents which planted the seed for Motown’s success]
Show #145 – 7/20/97 (L-Studio - Michigan)
Joe Falls – Sports Writer Detroit News.
Show #146 – 7/20/97 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Ernie Harwell – Sportscaster.
Show #147 – 7/20/97 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Dave Bing Piston – President/founder Bing Group
[Basketball legend takes what he learned on the court to create a successful corporation]
Show #148 – 7/20/97 (L-Studio – Michigan)
TCI Producers
[A look at public programming in Michigan]
Show #149 – 7/22/97 (L-Bozell NYC)
Stedman Grahman – Author/Founder – S. Graham Associates “You Can Make It Happen”
[Discussing techniques in envisioning and taking action toward your goals]
Show #150 – 7/97 (L-Park – NYC)
Peace in the Upper East – Malik Yoba (Abdul, Aminah, Mahmoudah)
Dawning Village
[Community Empowerment Block Party]
Show #151 – 10/8/97 – (S)
Jo Foxworth – Author of Bordello Cook Book, President Foxworth Inc.
Show #152 – 10/18/97 (S)
Eddie Sander – Designer.
Tom Cassel – Singer.
Show #153 – 12/13/97 – (S)
Gunter Knop – Photographer.
Michael Costain – Wigmaster.
Show #154 – 12/13/97 (S)
Dianne Holland – Quilter.
Ann DeV’Nay – Designer Scarves JuliAnn.
Show #155 – 2/11/98 (L-TL-NY)
Peter Robbins – UFO Researcher – Co-author “Left at East Gate”.
Show #156 – 2/16/98 (L-TL-NY)
Kirk Whiteman – World Champion 1997 Cyclist Matched Sprints.
Ray Humphrey – Bicycle Mechanic owner of Open Road Cycles.
Show #157 – 2/16/98 – (L-TL-NY)
Billy Mitchell – Group Sales/Tour Coordinator-Apollo Theatre Foundation.
[Shares the history of the Apollo and the legends born there and the effort it takes to keep it alive]
Show #158 – 2/16/98 – (L-TL-NY)
Dr. Rose-Marie Tousaint – Liver Transplant Specialist – Author “Never Doubt the Miracle”.
Show #159 – 5/30/98 – (L-TL-NY)
Paula Holland – Painter
Norma Farina – Creator of “Big City Bears”.
Show #160 – 5/30/98 – (L-TL-NY)
Capt. James “Rocky” Robinson. And Joe Perez – Founders of the Bedford Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
Show #161 – 5/30/98
Lydia Belton – Hypnotherapist “ATTAIN”.
Show #162 – 6/3/98 –(L-Store-NY)
Nancy Lublin – Founder and Executive Director of “DRESS FOR SUCCESS”.
Arleen Wallace – Associate Director
[Shares how a small inheritance ignited a vision to dress women on welfare for their first job interview]
Show #163 – 6/25/98 (L-Texas)
Maggie Moorehouse – Geologist, President Moorehouse Assoc. Inc.
Show #164 – 6/25/98 (L- HomeTexas)
“Clowns Who Care”
Marianne Sinclair, Founder, Katerine Childers, Carole Zanetti, Linda Strong, Janet Jones, Chris Adler, Mary Lynn Rhodes.
[Cancer survivor pursues dream of clowning and takes it to hospitals to encourage sick children]
Show #165 – 6/27/98 (L-Airplane Hanger, TX)
United States Customs Surveillance Team (Corpus Christi)
John Strand – Pilot
Reldon Leininger – Detection Systems Specialist
Ron Reed – Flight Engineer
Show #166 – 6/27/98 (L-Office Texas)
Wayne Squires – President
Lars Potter – CEO – Founders Pioneer Drilling
Show #167 – 6/29/98 (L-Texas)
The Texas State Aquarium (Corpus Christi)
Crystal Meade – Manager of Membership and Volunteer Services.
Show #168 – 7/3/98 (L-NBC Dressing Room)
Linda Dano – Actress/Author/Host “Another World” “QVC”, “Attitudes”, “Living Great, Looking Great”.
Show #169 - 7/25/98 – (L-Studio – Michigan)
Elmore Leonard – Author – “Out of Sight”, “Get Shorty”.
Show #170 – 7/25/98 – (L-Studio – Michigan)
Second City Theatre Actors
Keegan Michael Key, Katerine Worth and Eric Black.
Show #171 – 7/25/98 – (L-Studio – Michigan)
Caleb Grayson – Owner Xhedos Café.
Marisa Gaggino – Owner of The Heritage Company II.
Richard Gage – Sculptor/Designer & Owner Richard Gage Design.
Show #172 – 7/25/98 – (L-Studio – Michigan)
Neena Joseph – Outreach Coordinator of George Romney Volunteer Center of the United Way
Kathy Young-Welch – Manager of DETROIT’S PROMISE.
Show #173 – 7/25/98 (L- Studio – Michigan)
Joan Howard – Chief Council Civil Div. Of Legal Aid & Defenders Association, City of Detroit.
Walter Cecil Pokrum – Holistic Attorney.
Show #174 – 8/10/98 (L-Warwick Hotel-NY)
Dr. Don Lawson – VP of International Sales Golden Neo Life Diamite
[Regained mobility through vitamin therapy and now discusses the value of vitamins on the quality of life]
Show #175 – 10/8/98 (L-Loft-NY)
Brenda Braxton – Actress (dancer, singer) “Smokey Joe’s Café” - founder of Leading Ladies Just For Teens
[Created organization to promote self-motivation and dignity for young women]
Show #176 –10/8/98 (L-Loft-NY)
Rosemary Novellino-Mearns – Lyricist (dancer saved Radio City).
Donna Walker-Kuhn – Director of Community Affairs for The Public Theatre
Show #177 – 10/8/98 (L-Loft-NY)
Linda Bush & Eleanor Leinen – Founders of The Inside Gallery.
[Personal shoppers ]
Show #178 – 10/8/98 (L-Loft-NY)
Kent Ulberg – Sculptor (Naturalist)
Show #179 – 5/13/99 (L-Studio JKO HS, NY)
Shot by JKO students
Jackie Fuchs – Artist/Documentary Filmmaker/Teacher.
Show #180 – 5/13/99 (L-Studio JKO HS, NY)
Shows shot by JKO students
JKO High School Video Class (Christine DiPaulo, Maria Elena Sepulveda, Jessica Nunez, Liedy Bejaran and Lela Rosario.
Show #181 – 6/18/99 (L-Studio JKO HS, NY)
Shot by JKO students
Alton Fitzgerald White – Actor/singer starring as Coalhouse Walker in “Ragtime”.
Show #182 – 6/18/99 (L-Studio JKO HS, NY)
Shot by JKO students
Barry Bookhard – Founder/owner of Avenue B Marketing and Co-Creator MTV’s Station Zero.
Show #183 – 8/2/99 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Fran Rogers – Owner of Indigo Building Company (Kincaid Bungalows)
Show #184 – 8/2/99 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Sue Dahlman – Co-Creator of Reaching Higher
Kristen E. Trombka – Participant (Foundations-Coordinator)
[After a debilitating accident, an idea is born to work with teens, the focus being motivation and peer support]
Show #185 – 8/2/99 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Kenneth Hill – Executive Director and founder of Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program (DAPCEP).
[Weekend math and science program created to improve results in these areas for minority youth creating educational and employment opportunities previously unattainable]
Show #186 – 8/2/99 (L-Studio – Michigan)
Susan Miller – Suixsanne Miller Art – Photographer Artist.
Show #187 – 8/3/99 (L- Studio – Michigan)
Christine Jonson – Founder and Creator of Christine Jonson Pattern and Design.
Show #188 – 8/16/99 (L-1050 Restaurant, NY)
Duncan Sheik – Musician/singer/songwriter Atlantic Records “Duncan Sheik” and “Humming”.
Show #189 – 8/16/99 (L-1050 Restaurant, NY)
Steve Hayes – Comedian starring in “Trick” (Fineline Film) Co-Creator/performer “The Reception”.
Tom Cayler – Actor Co-Creator/performer “The Reception”.
Show #190 – 9/6/99 (L-Store/Home San Diego)
Peggy Orr-Hill – “Clarity” Co-Owner soap and candle maker.
Mountain Rescue
Show #191 – 9/6/99 – (L-Farmers Market San Diego)
Mary C. Hillebrecht – Small Farmer managers of Farmers Market Coronado Island.
Ramiro Lobo- Small Farms Advisor.
Show #192 – 12/12/99 (L-Studio, MA)
Kay Cahalan – Liver donor
Donna M. Williams – Liver recipient
[Focused on the choice of live liver donation between sisters]
Show #193 – 12/13/99 – (L-Studio JKO HS NY)
Amalie Rothschild – Photographer “Live at the Filmore East” by
JKO Students.
