Something To Offer Guest List
1995 - 1996
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]
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