Bob Andelman's Article Archives

Find New Mr. Media Posts...

2009-04-25T14:35:00.000-04:00

Wondering where the latest Mr. Media audio interview have gone? They're all at http://www.mrmedia.com or http://www.blogtalkradio.com/mrmedia ! Come on over and see us there!You can also follow Mr. Media on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/andelman !Copyright 2008 Bob Andelman. Click here for copyright permissions!Some stories may appear in unedited versions that are different from their print

Hayes Ferguson, LEGACY.COM chief operating officer: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-23T11:45:00.001-04:00

Natasha Richardson (via last.fm)Dying sucks—for those left behind, that is. Not sure yet what it means to the deceased.There are all the feelings of sadness and regret, things left unsaid, things left undone. We’re always looking for ways to express ourselves and our emotional when a loved one passes.The Internet, of course, has the answer.Legacy.com is the permanent resting place for expressing

Al Jean, "THE SIMPSONS" executive producer: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-22T13:38:00.001-04:00

Image via WikipediaHere’s math that even Bart Simpson won’t need a chalkboard to figure out:“The Simpsons” is > “Gunsmoke.”That’s right: thanks to a new two-year renewal, “The Simpsons” is about to blow past the ancient western as the longest-running primetime series in American television history.And my guest today, “Simpsons” executive producer Al Jean, has been there for every episode—plus a

Chris Hansen, DATELINE NBC, TO CATCH A PREDATOR NBC News correspondent: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-22T11:39:00.001-04:00

Chris HansenWho’s afraid of Chris Hansen?You? Really? And you? And… you? I’m sorry I asked. Boy, you think you know people!Hansen, one of the best-known reporters at NBC News and “Dateline NBC” skyrocketed to prominence as the host of “To Catch a Predator.” If you’re preying on underage boys or girls, you don’t want to see Chris Hansen walking the steps to your front door.This week, Hansen and

Tatyana Ali, FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR actress: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-21T09:37:00.001-04:00

Tatyana Ali (via last.fm)There are some guests on this show that I really want to interview. And then there are those with whom I look forward to conversation but what I’d really like to do is spend 30 minutes just soaking in how good they look.Take a peek at a picture of Tatyana Ali and see if you know what I’m thinking right now!But because it’s likely my wife of 20 years is listening in the

J, HELL'S KITCHEN w GORDON RAMSAY eliminated chef: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-20T13:44:00.000-04:00

Chef Gordon Ramsay image by jo-h via Flickr“Hell’s Kitchen” is must-see TV in Mr. Media’s house and it has been since the first episode of the first season. We’re also hooked on Gordon Ramsay’s “Kitchen Nightmares” and the British versions of his shows, too..Which is why I look forward to frequently speaking with the latest eliminated chefs on “Hell’s Kitchen,” which airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. on

The Amazing Kreskin, THE GREAT BUCK HOWARD film inspiration: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-19T10:55:00.001-04:00

Image by ClevelandSGS via FlickrIf you’re old enough to remember “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” and “The Mike Douglas Show,” then you’re old enough to have seen a lot of The Amazing Kreskin.When Kreskin is a TV talk show guest, you see well, AMAZING things happen. Wherever his skills and talent come from doesn’t really matter to me; he’s always entertaining.But don’t just take my word for

Rene Syler, Barack Obama Inauguration BET co-host: Mr. Media Interview

2009-03-18T16:43:00.003-04:00

Image via WikipediaIf your name is Rene Syler, this is probably a pretty good week.In the midst of preparing to co-host B-E-T’s live coverage of the Jan. 20th inauguration of Barack Obama, it was announced that Syler—a former co-host of the CBS “Early Show”—would be returning to regularly scheduled television programming as host of a new show, “Live Large, Spend Small.”But that can’t be any more

Vik Sahay, CHUCK NBC-TV co-star: Mr. Media Interview

2009-03-18T16:43:00.001-04:00

When last we saw Lester, one of the morally challenged Buy More employees on the NBC spy comedy “Chuck,” he was making more than eye contact with fellow employee Morgan’s girlfriend, Anna.Morgan saw them and was heartbroken. Anna, had it even worse: she was repulsed.Poor misunderstood Lester.Doing somewhat better, I suspect, is the actor who plays Lester, Vik Sahay (Sa-High), who joins us this

Joan Van Ark, "KNOT'S LANDING," "MY NAME IS EARL" actress: Mr. Media Audio Interview

2009-03-17T18:50:00.000-04:00

Joan Van Ark image via WikipediaJoan Van Ark Audio: http://ping.fm/sJ15k Joan Van Ark is a beautiful woman, an iconic television actress thanks to 13 seasons playing Val Ewing on “Dallas” and “Knot’s Landing.”So what on earth is she doing as a guest star on “My Name Is Earl”? Today, we’ll investigate.You can LISTEN to this interview with actress JOAN VAN ARK, who guest starred on "MY NAME IS EARL

Will Eisner: A Spirited Life Audiobook Exclusive--Ch. 20: Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons of Watchmen

2009-03-05T10:13:00.000-05:00

Cover of WatchmenIn 2005, Will Eisner: A Spirited Life, Bob Andelman's authorized biography of the late American comic book master, was published by Dark Horse/M Press.This spring, the audiobook version of the book will finally be released via Audible.com and iTunes.In celebration of “Will Eisner Week” (March 3-7, 2009) and the release of the much anticipated film adaptation of Watchmen on March

Construction Firm Survival Tips (Tampa Bay Business Journal)

2009-01-11T09:25:00.002-05:00

Image via Wikipedia(This story originally appeared in the Tampa Bay Business Journal in March 1994) By Bob Andelman Two common sense rules explain how the Tampa Bay area's most successful construction firms survived the late 1980s and early '90s: 1) Stick to what you know. 2) See No. 1. Tom Empric, president of Walbridge Contracting Inc. ($114.75 million in 1993 local revenue) in

Cleveland Wheeler Profile (Players)

2009-01-10T09:21:00.000-05:00

Image via Wikipedia(I used to write a bi-weekly column, RadioRadio, for Players magazine in the Tampa Bay area. The following story appeared in 1990.) By Bob Andelman Say what you will about Cleveland Wheeler, but for 10 years he was the king of the airwaves in Tampa Bay and recognized as one of the geniuses behind the Q Morning Zoo, one of the

Chris Thomas Profile (Players)

2009-01-09T09:18:00.000-05:00

Image by Getty Images via Daylife By Bob Andelman (Originally published in Players, August 1991) The green blinking light is pressed. "Bobby from St. Pete, you're at bat. Take a swing!" "Okay! I was at the airport the other day and Phil was there. He's getting on a plane going to Newark. I said, 'Hey, Phil! Good luck!' He said, 'Yeah, we're going to

Charlie Logan Profile (Players Magazine)

2009-01-08T09:13:00.000-05:00

(I used to write a bi-weekly column, RadioRadio, for Players magazine in the Tampa Bay area. The following story appeared in 1991.) By Bob Andelman Mr. Mojo Rising Hey, Charlie Logan! You've just been named program director of the most popular rock 'n' roll radio station in town! What's the first thing you're gonna change? "

Richard Catalano (Pinellas County Review)

2009-01-07T08:36:00.000-05:00

Image via Wikipedia (Originally published in Pinellas County Review, November 1994) By Bob Andelman Divorce is a grind, a mountain of heartache, with no happy endings, just dysfunctional survivors. And that's just the lawyers. Richard T. Catalano, one-half of the Clearwater firm of Clark & Catalano, has handled

Car Safety Tips (Redbook)

2009-01-06T08:30:00.000-05:00

Image by José Goulão via Flickr(The following story was published in Redbook in early 1993.) By Bob Andelman Car safety in the '90s means a lot more than seat belts and air bags. These days, getting in an accident may be the least of your worries. Tiffany Cantue, 22, had just strapped her 13-month-old son into the back seat of her Chevy

Carl Cannon Profile (Jacksonville Magazine)

2009-01-05T21:29:00.000-05:00

Image via Wikipedia(The following story is a longer, unedited version of what appeared in Jacksonville Magazine in 1994.) By Bob Andelman Here's a story you're not likely to read about the publisher of the Florida Times-Union in his own newspaper: Carl Neil Cannon and four friends were driving home after a track meet in which they

Boston Radio Tea Party (Players Magazine)

2009-01-04T21:20:00.000-05:00

Boston waterfront image via Wikipedia(I used to write a bi-weekly column, RadioRadio, for Players magazine in the Tampa Bay area. The following story appeared in 1990.) By Bob Andelman Spent four days last week in Boston for the National Association of Broadcaster's (NAB) "Radio '90" convention, individually schmoozing (at least it seemed that way)

Meetings in the Caribbean Profile (Insurance Conference Planner Magazine)

2009-01-03T21:23:00.000-05:00

Aruba image by Travelling Pooh via FlickrBy Bob Andelman(Originally published in the Insurance Conference Planner, 1994) As belts tighten, the Caribbean's proximity to the continental United States make its islan countries more attractive than ever before for an other-worldly meeting break. The islands offer sun, sand and exotica for a fraction of the

Bob Merkle for U.S. Senate? "Mad Dog" on the Loose (Tampa Bay Weekly)

2009-01-02T21:17:00.001-05:00

U.S. Senate image via WikipediaBy Bob Andelman (Originally written in August 1993 for Tampa Bay Weekly)There's a story former United States Attorney Bob Merkle tells as a part of his stump speech that neatly sums up his campaign for the Republican nomination for U. S. Senate. "My wife told me that my two daughters were in the backyard one day. The

Dave Hagan, BOINGO WIRELESS CEO: Mr. Media Interview

2009-01-02T12:55:00.001-05:00

Image by Getty Imagesvia DaylifeI well remember my first encounter with wireless Internet service outside of my home.It was the Cellular Telecommunication & Internet Association's Wireless 2002 show in Orlando and I was sent to cover it for Technology Meetings magazine.Boingo Wireless had approached the CTIA just two weeks earlier about making WiFi available at the gigantic convention at the

Laurel Touby, MEDIABISTRO.com founder, socializer-in-chief: Mr. Media Interview

2009-01-02T12:47:00.001-05:00

Image ofLaurel ToubyWhen Laurel Touby started MediaBistro.com in 1996, being a freelancer in the media business was a fairly solitary position. She became the socializer-in-chief, organizing events to draw writers and editors together, posting media jobs, which led to educational programs and daily news updates.In other words, she gave folks like me a community.I never got too involved in

Merkle for the Defense (Florida Business/Tampa Bay)

2009-01-01T21:15:00.000-05:00

Manuel Noriega image via Wikipedia By Bob Andelman (Originally written in November 1989 for Florida Business/Tampa Bay; also published the same year in the Orlando Sentinel Sunday magazine.) The man who stared down Panamanian strongman Manuel Noriega, the man who sent Colombian drug lord Carlos Lehder to prison, the man who challenged Connie

Tampa Bay Storm Founding Owner Bob Gries (Tampa Bay Life)

2008-12-31T21:13:00.000-05:00

Tampa Bay Storm uniform image via Wikipedia(The following story appeared in Tampa Bay Life in 1990.) By Bob Andelman (E-MAIL) If the Buccaneers ever get into a playoff game, it's unlikely you'll ever see owners Hugh, Gay or Hugh Jr. hanging around the ticket line, greeting fans and chatting amiably. But that's exactly what Tampa Bay