Harvey Brownstone with author Geoffrey Mark, on Lucille Ball, Ethel Merman and Ella Fitzgerald
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2021
- Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Emmy award winning television documentary producer, a show business historian, radio host and best selling author, Geoffrey Mark.
About Harvey’s guest
Critics have called Geoffrey Mark a walking encyclopedia of show business history. Born in Brooklyn, NY and raised all over the country, Mr. Mark has spent his entire life in one part of show business or another. He has been appeared off-Broadway and in summer stock, been a singer and stand-up comedian in New York nightclubs and cabarets as well as on cruise ships, the proud recipient of an Emmy Award and a Grammy Award nomination, hosted two radio series in Los Angeles, writes comedy for several stand-up comedians, writes and produces documentaries and reality shows for cable television, as well as hosted two radio series of his own as well as several special programs on radio and television. Mr. Mark is also in demand as a performer in nightclubs, on cruise ships and for corporate events.
His books are the best selling The Lucy Book, and Ethel Merman: The Biggest Star on Broadway, as well as The Family Affair Cookbook. His newest book is Ella: A Biography of Legendary Ella Fitzgerald. Geoffrey is the producer of Nigel: Come Back to Me, a CD with a seventeen piece Big Band, and directed Spirit of the King, an Elvis show at the Spa Casino in Palm Springs.
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This interview got better and better as it went along. I want those books! Although I'm from a younger generation, I sooooooooo agree that the classics were FAR BETTER than most recent content.
This early part of the interview, I can relate to. There was a period, right before I wrote "FERGUSON" when my son was watching the original film "12 Angry Men", as I begin to watch it with him, I found myself Intrigued by the story. I noticed how relative the narrative was with what was going on with the influx of young Black males being killed by law enforcement, and how personal prejudice lead the jurors to overlook facts in the case, just like "12 Angry Men" it inspired me to write "FERGUSON."
Long story short, inspiration is all around us, if we pay attention. It's very interesting how his journey was birthed the same way.
Steven did miracles with the editing and as usual, you were flawless with your tactful approach to asking the right questions Harvey ❤️
Thank you so much for watching, and for your comments Peachanda. I so appreciate your support.
And the stories just get better as the interview goes along. Boy, has Geoffrey certainty seen a lot, and more! Very emotional hearing about his partner . 😢 Thanks Harvey! Thanks Geoff! 😊❤
Please follow Geoffrey Mark on Facebook. His posts are always entertaining.
@harveybrowstone - I don't think that there is a book written about Lucille Ball that I don't own, going back to the first one ever bought in 1980, when I was 12 years old, "Loving Lucy" by Bart Andrews. When Geoffrey's book. "The Lucy Book" came out, I couldn't put it down and continue to refer to it whenever a question about a TV appearance comes to mind. You know that I am a big fan of yours Harvey, this is another great interview. I was enthralled listening to Geoffrey talk about not just our Lucy, but Merman, and Ella both of which I love.
I've watched the interview 3 times, but really I'm not obsessed😂 LOL.
I couldn’t agree more about Geoffrey’s book “The Lucy Book”. It’s the definitive reference book about our beloved Lucille Ball. Geoffrey is such a colorful personality, and was a real pleasure to interview. Thank you so much for your loyalty and support of our show. I have the most wonderful viewers in the world!!❤️