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Heilman & Haver - Episode 18 (Guest Tim Conway Jr.)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 18.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Celebrate Quincy Jones 88th birthday with The Wiz at the Historic Roxy Theater, March 12-14.
Now playing at the Roxy:  Supernova and MLK/FBI
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Tim Conway Jr.
Tim Conway, Jr. was born and raised in the City of Angels and proudly admits he survived 10 years in what he can only describe as a “youth detention center”, the Los Angeles Unified School District. He spent his childhood around Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and Del Mar Racetracks with his father, Tim Conway of Carol Burnett Show fame, his four younger brothers and one older sister.  During his early career, he produced his own internet radio show and thanks to its popularity, he was offered an opportunity to host a radio talk show on 97.1 KLSX-FM. Over twelve successful years, Conway’s show became famous for providing Southern Californian’s with a wide variety of entertaining topics including live police chases, Hollywood craziness, and sharing current events with a twist of humor. "What The Hell Did Jesse Jackson Say?" was a favorite segment and maintains a substantial cult following to this day.  In 2009 when KLSX switched to an all-music format, Conway joined forces with KFI-AM 640, the No. 1 news/talk radio station in the country, to continue bringing his unique and comedic perspective to topics like politics, gambling, and more. Throughout his career, Conway has been featured on numerous television programs (Fox 11, CBS, NBC, ABC) and has received various industry honors including: a Golden Mic award, an Edward R. Murrow award, and a Marconi nomination for “Personality of the Year” in 2016. When he’s not busy entertaining listeners, he enjoys spending time with his family, supporting local charitable organizations, and hanging out at the racetracks! Engineering.
Connect with Tim:
KFI AM-640  - The Tim Conway Jr. Show
iHeartRadio
Facebook: @conwayshow
Twitter: @conwayshow
Instagram: @conwayshow
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: Next week, Friday 3/12, we’ll be joined by Tracey Goessel, founder of the nonprofit Film Preservation Society, which has recovered and restored several silent films formerly thought to be lost or unavailable for viewing, including three starring Douglas Fairbanks’ the topic of Tracey’s 2015 biography, The First King of Hollywood.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 17 (Guest Danny Bilson)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 17.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Danny Bilson
Danny Bilson comes from a long line of writers, from his Grandfather George, who was a producer/writer/director and head of the trailer department at Warner Brothers, to his grandmother Hattie, who interviewed stars for fan magazines and wrote shorts for RKO. After a long television and film career at Warner Brothers, Disney and Paramount himself,  Bilson served as a senior executive in the video game industry at both Electronic Arts, and THQ.  Danny has experience developing properties in film, video games, TV, theme parks and comic books. Bilson currently has a major motion picture, Da 5 Bloods, directed by Spike Lee, available for streaming on Netflix and front and center in this season’s award chatter. Danny has consulted at Walt Disney Imagineering as well as Tencent games where he runs the Tencent Spectrum training program for their senior producers and developers twice each year.  Bilson has been on the faculty of the USC School of Cinematic Arts since 2005, where he teaches screenwriting, narrative design and  Advanced Game Production.  Danny is Chairman of the Interactive Media and Games Division and was recently appointed Director of USC Games, where he leads the joint program shared by both The School of Cinematic Arts and the Viterbi School of Engineering.
Connect with Danny:
Web: www.dannybilson.com
Twitter: twitter.com/dannybilson
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: Next weekend, we’ll be joined by Tim Conway Jr. - talk show host at KFI in LA, the No. 1 news/talk radio station in the country, and, as you might have guessed, eldest son of Tim Conway, legendary comedian and star of The Carol Burnett Show, McHale’s Navy, and who could forget, Dorf.  Tim will share stories from his career in broadcasting and childhood growing up a Conway.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 16 (Guest Dr. Annabel Cohen)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 16.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:  
The Historic Roxy Theater is Now Open!
Auditions for Virtual Theater 2020's Tartuffe.
Submissions now being accepted for the 2021 West Sound Film Festival.
 
IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Annabel Cohen
Annabel Cohen is Professor of Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island and Adjunct Professor in the School of Graduate Studies at Dalhowsie University. She received her B.A. degree from McGill University, her M. A. and Ph. D. from Queen’s University in Psychology, and an Associateship of the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. She established the UPEI Music Cognition and Auditory Perception Research and Training Laboratory for studies on musical grammar acquisition and for studies on film music perception, funded by two Canadian national granting agencies. Annabel was Editor of Psychomusicology: Music, Mind, & Brain and is an associate editor of Canadian Acoustics and a consultant on the editorial board for Music Perception, Musicae Scientiae, Music and the Moving Image, and Psychology of Music, and has been highly involved in many aspects of academia related to music in film and other media. She co-edited The Psychology of Music in Multimedia and is an elected Fellow of the American Psychological Association, the Canadian Psychological Association, and the Psychonomics Society. Currently, Annabel has a new book entitled Congruence and Association in Film Music is under contract with Oxford University Press.
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: Friday, February 26th we’ll be joined by Danny Bilson, father of actress Rachael Bilson, and director, producer, and co-writer of Disney’s The Rocketeer, CBS’s The Flash, and Spike Lee’s Oscar contender for Best Picture this year, Da Five Bloods.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 15 (Guest Nick Dolan)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 15.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Nick Dolan
Nick Dolan is an award-winning film composer and music educator, who's experience includes work as a music supervisor, arranger, songwriter, and orchestrator. He’s had the privilege of working with filmmakers from all around the world, with clients including Paramount Pictures, Cartoon Network, Bravo, MTV, NBC, E!, Lifetime, Hallmark and more. Nick has also been a speaker and guest clinician for the Portland Film Festival.
CONNECT WITH NICK:
Web:  www.nickdolanmusic.com
Facebook: @nickdolanmusic
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: Friday, February 19th we’ll be joined by Annabel Cohen, a Professor of Psychology at the University of Prince Edward Island and Adjunct Professor in the School of Graduate Studies at Dalhousie University. She is an author and editor of numerous papers and books, including The Psychology of Music in Multimedia.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 14 (Guest Gordon Adams)

Welcome to Heilman & Haver - Episode 14.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Gordon Adams
Gordon has been the Agent/Owner of  Big Fish NW Talent since 2001.  After completing an M.F.A. in Theatre Arts and working in some Regional Theatre productions, he joined Big Fish NW Talent and was put to the task of opening their Seattle division. Along with his business partner, Becky Reilly, and today’s fantastic team of Melissa Baldauf, Dawn Taylor-Reinhart, and Elyse Sevener, Gordon has been part of thousands of projects in and around the Pacific Northwest. He proudly oversees the representation of hundreds of PNW talent for principal character work, extra work and promotional/live events, including working films ranging from indies to theater blockbusters, regional and national commercials, training videos, gaming, voice-overs and many other projects.  Lifetime, Hallmark and more.
Get in touch with Gordon and BigFish NW:
Web: bigfishnw.com
Facebook: @bigfishnwtalentrepresentation
Twitter: @bigfishnwtalent
 
COMING UP NEXT WEEK: On Friday, February 12th, we'll be joined by composer Nick Dolan.  Nick is an award-winning film composer and music educator whose experience includes working as a music supervisor, arranger, songwriter, and orchestrator. Nick has had the privilege of working with filmmakers from all around the world, and with clients including Paramount Pictures, Cartoon Network, Bravo, MTV, NBC, E!, Lifetime, Hallmark and more.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 13 (Guest Zandi Carlson)

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode 13.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Zandi Carlson
Zandi is an acting coach, director, performer and proud parent-artist and the host of the, soon to be released, Developing Character podcast, where she interviews theatre artists on the life events which have shaped them personally and professionally. Coming up in spring 2021, Zandi will be playing Iago in a virtual production of Othello with the Women’s Theatre Festival. She hold a BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University and joins us from her home studio in Seattle.
Connect with Zandi:
Web: zandicarlson.com
Instagram/Tik-Tok: @Zandi_Carlson
Book Reference:  Audition by Michael Shurtleff
 
COMING UP NEXT EPISODE:  Gordon Adams, Talent Representative for Seattle based Big Fish NW.  Gordon and his team represent professional performers for on-camera projects; commercials, industrial films, feature films, major motion pictures, training videos, voice over and print/still photography.  He joins us for an inside look at talent representation and some tips on how to land an agent that will land you jobs.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 12 (Guest Matthew Turner)

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode 12.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Matthew Turner
Matthew is a lifelong film fanatic who has been a professional film critic in the UK for the past 20 years.  He is also the co-host of the Fatal Attractions Podcast, focusing on the erotic thriller genre. Additionally, Matthew is the compiler and contributing author on the recently released "What to Watch When: 1,000 TV Shows for Every Mood and Moment, available wherever fine books are sold.  Matthew joined us from his home in Great Britain.
Connect with Matthew:
Twitter: @filmfan1971
Letterboxd: filmfan1971
Vodzilla.co: Hidden Gems Column
Fatal Attractions Podcast Twitter Feed: @fatalattractpod
Fatal Attractions Podcast: iTunes link
Matthew's Book: What to Watch When: 1,000 TV Shows for Every Mood and Moment
 
COMING UP NEXT EPISODE: Zandi Carlson shares her expertise in building your brand as an actor: including headshots, audition wardrobe, acting resume, social media promotion, and building a portfolio website. 
Zandi Carlson is an acting coach, director, performer and proud parent artist from Seattle.  She is the host of the soon to be released Developing Character podcast, where she interviews theatre artist on the life events which have shaped them personally and professionally. Coming up in spring 2021, Zandi will be playing Iago in a virtual production of Othello with the Women’s Theatre Festival. She hold a BFA in Acting from Oklahoma City University.
Website: zandicarlson.com 
Instagram/TikTok: @Zandi_Carlson

Heilman & Haver - Episode 11 (Guest J.J. Ruscella)

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode 11.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: J.J. Ruscella
JJ is Chief Immersive Officer and Executive Vice President for AccessVR.  He’s an innovator in immersive learning and experience design. Formerly Executive Director for the Shenandoah Center for Immersive Learning, in 2020, he led a Brain Trust for Virginia Governor Northam's Smart Communities initiative to build a Virtual City for Virginia, focusing on V-Commerce.
In 2002, he founded the Interactive Performance Lab at University of Central Florida, where he and his team designed one of the first live action simulation stages which would eventually be housed at Lincoln Center in 2016. 
Author, award winning film director, critically acclaimed theatre director, and producer, Ruscella has spent a lifetime deploying story across traditional and non-traditional mediums. Clients include: various divisions of the US government and military, corporations, healthcare systems, museums, and educational institutions.
More about J.J.:
Get a copy of his incredible book Kris: The Legend Begins
AccessVR.com (Coming soon)
SantaIsReal.com
COMING UP NEXT EPISODE: Matthew Turner, film journalist, co-host of the Fatal Attraction Podcast, co-author of the new book What To Watch When, and a film noir aficionado.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 10 (Guest Dr. Jason Kindt)

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode 10.  We hope you enjoy the show!
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT:  Dr. Jason Kindt, Physician with The Actors Fund
Although he had a passion for the theater and participated in many high school productions, Dr. Jason Kindt quickly realized that his enthusiasm for musical theater does not make up for his lack of pitch.  So, he went to medical school. He graduated from Ursinus College in 1995 and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1999.  
Jason is board certified in Family Medicine and worked for the Reading Health System in Hamburg, PA, where he was voted “best family practice” five years in a row, until 2013.  After that he had to be closer to Broadway so he moved to New York City and worked in urgent care in Manhattan, leaving him plenty of opportunity to catch all the shows in town. Dr. Kindt is a theater person at heart and is very excited to be working with this community.  He is a loving and caring family physician who is dedicated to helping his patients thrive in every aspect of their lives.
For more information and to support The Actors Fund, please visit:
https://actorsfund.org/
https://twitter.com/TheActorsFund
https://www.facebook.com/theactorsfund
https://www.youtube.com/c/TheActorsFund
https://www.instagram.com/theactorsfund
COMING UP NEXT EPISODE:  J. J. Ruscella, author, educator, and innovator who’ll talk to us about his work in immersive learning and experience design and his book Kris: The Legend Begins, the real story of Santa Claus.

Heilman & Haver - Episode 9 (Guest Jeremy Arnold)

Welcome to "Heilman & Haver" - Episode Nine.  We hope you enjoy the show! 
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Jeremy Arnold - film historian, commentator and author of TCM's Christmas In the Movies: 30 Classics to Celebrate the Season
Jeremy's new book, The Essentials Vol. 2: 52 More Must-See Movies and Why They Matter, was recently published by Running Press and Turner Classic Movies. It is his second companion book to TCM’s long-running “Essentials” program which profiles the most vital and influential movies in film history. 
In addition to the two Essentials books, Jeremy has written Lawrence of Arabia: The 50th Anniversary, two essays in The Call of the Heart: John M. Stahl and Hollywood Melodrama, contributions to Jeanine Basinger’s 2003 edition of The World War II Combat Film: Anatomy of a Genre, numerous essays and liner notes for home entertainment releases, including four Frank Capra titles; and over six hundred programming articles to date for the Turner Classic Movies website. 
Jeremy’s commentating work includes fourteen audio commentaries for the Blu-ray or DVD release of classic films, most recently Kiss the Blood Off My Hands (1948) and The Lavender Hill Mob (1951), and stints as a guest host on TCM with Ben Mankiewicz.  He joins us today from his home in Los Angeles.
Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @jt_arn
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COMING UP NEXT EPSISODE: Jason Kindt from The Actors Fund
Jason is a theater person at heart and physician with the Actors Fund, serving New York’s Broadway and theater community. As a representative from The Actors Fund - a national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals for life -  Jason will be speaking with us about the great work that the organization is doing and about how the pandemic has impacted the theater and surrounding business in Manhattan.
 
**Intro and bed music: Swinging Jazz by EvolvingVibes