Roy Leonard https://wgnradio.com en-US (c) WGN Radio, All Rights Reserved Interviews from the archives of broadcast legend Roy Leonard from WGN Radio 720 Sun, 25 Aug 2024 01:27:38 +0000 hourly 1 wgnradio.com no WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews WGN - Roy Leonard Audio Archives Interviews from the archives of broadcast legend Roy Leonard from WGN Radio 720 dmarzullo@wgnradio.comwgnradio.com Remembering Tom Smothers Remembering Tom Smothers Tom Smothers, one half of the comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, has died at age 86. On March 27, 1974, Tom and Dick Smothers joined Roy Leonard in the WGN Radio studios for a conversation, including how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political.

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]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=1932626 Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:46:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tom Smothers, one half of the comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, has died at age 86. On March 27, 1974, Tom and Dick Smothers joined Roy Leonard in the WGN Radio studios for a conversation, including how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political.wgnradio.comTom Smothers, one half of the comedy duo The Smothers Brothers, has died at age 86. On March 27, 1974, Tom and Dick Smothers joined Roy Leonard in the WGN Radio studios for a conversation, including how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Dick Clark tells Roy Leonard about the history of ‘American Bandstand’ From the archives: Dick Clark tells Roy Leonard about the history of ‘American Bandstand’ For decades, Dick Clark was the celebrity many people watched ring in the new year live from Times Square in New York City. Even today, nearly a decade after his passing, ABC’s New Year’s broadcast still uses Dick Clark’s name in its title. But, “America’s Oldest Teenager” was known for many other things beyond the New Year’s show, including his over 30 years hosting “American Bandstand.” In this November 8, 1985 interview, Roy Leonard talks with Dick Clark about the history of “American Bandstand” and some stories from the American music scene.

]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=1097784 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 17:39:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)For decades, Dick Clark was the celebrity many people watched ring in the new year live from Times Square in New York City. Even today, nearly a decade after his passing, ABC’s New Year’s broadcast still uses Dick Clark’s name in its title. But, “America’s Oldest Teenager” was known for many other things beyond the […]wgnradio.comFor decades, Dick Clark was the celebrity many people watched ring in the new year live from Times Square in New York City. Even today, nearly a decade after his passing, ABC’s New Year’s broadcast still uses Dick Clark’s name in its title. But, “America’s Oldest Teenager” was known for many other things beyond the […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Pat Summerall and John Madden From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Pat Summerall and John Madden On January 8, 1986, at the height of the Bears Super Bowl run, the then-CBS NFL lead broadcast team of Pat Summerall and John Madden were in Chicago and made time to stop by the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard. John Madden died today at age 85.

]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=1096812 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:32:02 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)On January 8, 1986, at the height of the Bears Super Bowl run, the then-CBS NFL lead broadcast team of Pat Summerall and John Madden were in Chicago and made time to stop by the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard. John Madden died today at age 85.wgnradio.comOn January 8, 1986, at the height of the Bears Super Bowl run, the then-CBS NFL lead broadcast team of Pat Summerall and John Madden were in Chicago and made time to stop by the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard. John Madden died today at age 85.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Clint Eastwood about his directorial debut From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Clint Eastwood about his directorial debut Fifty years ago, Clint Eastwood was already an established Hollywood star, having appeared in a number of movies and TV series. But in 1971, he would begin a new phase of his legendary career when he made his directorial debut with “Play Misty for Me.” On October 18, 1971, Clint Eastwood visited with WGN Radio’s Roy Leonard to talk about that film as well as other aspects of his career to that point.

]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=1021453 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:04:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Fifty years ago, Clint Eastwood was already an established Hollywood star, having appeared in a number of movies and TV series. But in 1971, he would begin a new phase of his legendary career when he made his directorial debut with “Play Misty for Me.” On October 18, 1971, Clint Eastwood visited with WGN Radio’s […]wgnradio.comFifty years ago, Clint Eastwood was already an established Hollywood star, having appeared in a number of movies and TV series. But in 1971, he would begin a new phase of his legendary career when he made his directorial debut with “Play Misty for Me.” On October 18, 1971, Clint Eastwood visited with WGN Radio’s […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard visits with Ginger Rogers From the archives: Roy Leonard visits with Ginger Rogers Ginger Rogers, one of the iconic stars of Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” was born 110 years ago this week, on July 16, 1911. The career of the actress, dancer and singer spanned decades. In the fall of 1991, Rogers visited the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard and discuss her book, Ginger: My Story. Here is that segment, which also features an appearance from “Dances with Wolves” author and screenwriter Michael Blake.

]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=922090 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 16:00:27 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Ginger Rogers, one of the iconic stars of Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” was born 110 years ago this week, on July 16, 1911. The career of the actress, dancer and singer spanned decades. In the fall of 1991, Rogers visited the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard and discuss her book, Ginger: My Story. Here […]wgnradio.comGinger Rogers, one of the iconic stars of Hollywood’s “Golden Age,” was born 110 years ago this week, on July 16, 1911. The career of the actress, dancer and singer spanned decades. In the fall of 1991, Rogers visited the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard and discuss her book, Ginger: My Story. Here […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard visits with Donny and Marie Osmond From the archives: Roy Leonard visits with Donny and Marie Osmond This week from the WGN Radio archives, we go back 35 years to June 4, 1986, a Wednesday morning on The Roy Leonard Show when he was visited in-studio by Donny and Marie Osmond. They were already veteran pop music superstars having had a variety show when they were teenagers and have continued over they years as performers in a variety of venues and formats.

]]> https://wgnradio.com/?p=876794 Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:35:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)This week from the WGN Radio archives, we go back 35 years to June 4, 1986, a Wednesday morning on The Roy Leonard Show when he was visited in-studio by Donny and Marie Osmond. They were already veteran pop music superstars having had a variety show when they were teenagers and have continued over they […]wgnradio.comThis week from the WGN Radio archives, we go back 35 years to June 4, 1986, a Wednesday morning on The Roy Leonard Show when he was visited in-studio by Donny and Marie Osmond. They were already veteran pop music superstars having had a variety show when they were teenagers and have continued over they […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard visits with Carol Channing From the archives: Roy Leonard visits with Carol Channing In this Roy Leonard segment from the early 1970s, Carol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. Channing died today at age 97.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=381617 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 17:14:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In this Roy Leonard segment from the early 1970s, Carol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. Channing died today at age 97.wgnradio.comIn this Roy Leonard segment from the early 1970s, Carol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. Channing died today at age 97.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Remembering Roy Clark Remembering Roy Clark Roy Clark, the country music legend and star of the long-running TV series “Hee Haw,” died today at age 85. In 1994, he visited with WGN Radio’s Roy Leonard to discuss the publication of his autobiography, My Life in Spite of Myself, and share memories from his long career. Here are a couple of minutes from that interview.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=372264 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:24:14 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Roy Clark, the country music legend and star of the long-running TV series “Hee Haw,” died today at age 85. In 1994, he visited with WGN Radio’s Roy Leonard to discuss the publication of his autobiography, My Life in Spite of Myself, and share memories from his long career. Here are a couple of minutes […]wgnradio.comRoy Clark, the country music legend and star of the long-running TV series “Hee Haw,” died today at age 85. In 1994, he visited with WGN Radio’s Roy Leonard to discuss the publication of his autobiography, My Life in Spite of Myself, and share memories from his long career. Here are a couple of minutes […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews ‘I’ve done just about everything in this business’ – Remembering Burt Reynolds ‘I’ve done just about everything in this business’ – Remembering Burt Reynolds Actor Burt Reynolds appeared a number of times on WGN Radio over the years, from the peak of his 1970s stardom to more recent appearances as he reflected on his career. Reynolds died today at age 82. We look back at some of his appearances here:

Roy Leonard – March 1972, near the time of the publication of Reynolds’ Cosmopolitan centerfold:

Dean Richards – April 2011, as Reynolds was in the Chicago area for screenings of some of his classic films:

Bob Sirott and Marianne Murciano – August 2015, Reynolds appearing in Chicago at Wizard World:

Matt Bubala – August 2015, Reynolds appearing in Chicago at Wizard World:

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=360431 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:23:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Actor Burt Reynolds appeared a number of times on WGN Radio over the years, from the peak of his 1970s stardom to more recent appearances as he reflected on his career. Reynolds died today at age 82. We look back at some of his appearances here: Roy Leonard – March 1972, near the time of […]wgnradio.comActor Burt Reynolds appeared a number of times on WGN Radio over the years, from the peak of his 1970s stardom to more recent appearances as he reflected on his career. Reynolds died today at age 82. We look back at some of his appearances here: Roy Leonard – March 1972, near the time of […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Remembering Barbara Bush Remembering Barbara Bush America is remembering former First Lady Barbara Bush, the wife of the 41st President George H. W. Bush and mother of the 43rd President George W. Bush. Mrs. Bush died April 17, 2018 at age 92.

On April 12, 1984, then Second Lady Barbara Bush stopped by the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy Leonard and discuss her book, C. Fred’s Story, which told the story of the Vice Presidential family dog, written from the dog’s perspective.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=339072 Wed, 18 Apr 2018 00:00:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)America is remembering former First Lady Barbara Bush, the wife of the 41st President George H. W. Bush and mother of the 43rd President George W. Bush. Mrs. Bush died April 17, 2018 at age 92. On April 12, 1984, then Second Lady Barbara Bush stopped by the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy […]wgnradio.comAmerica is remembering former First Lady Barbara Bush, the wife of the 41st President George H. W. Bush and mother of the 43rd President George W. Bush. Mrs. Bush died April 17, 2018 at age 92. On April 12, 1984, then Second Lady Barbara Bush stopped by the WGN Radio studios to visit with Roy […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Jerry Lewis – ‘I think that so few people anymore open up and give some love and care and concern’ From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Jerry Lewis – ‘I think that so few people anymore open up and give some love and care and concern’ In this 1982 interview, Roy Leonard talks with comedy legend Jerry Lewis. Roy called it, “An amazing, serious interview about the art of comedy with one of the funniest men alive.” Lewis died August 20, 2017, at the age of 91.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=299314 Sun, 20 Aug 2017 19:28:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In this 1982 interview, Roy Leonard talks with comedy legend Jerry Lewis. Roy called it, “An amazing, serious interview about the art of comedy with one of the funniest men alive.” Lewis died August 20, 2017, at the age of 91.wgnradio.comIn this 1982 interview, Roy Leonard talks with comedy legend Jerry Lewis. Roy called it, “An amazing, serious interview about the art of comedy with one of the funniest men alive.” Lewis died August 20, 2017, at the age of 91.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Debbie Reynolds From the archives: Roy Leonard talks with Debbie Reynolds Roy Leonard visits with Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, November 4, 1988. Reynolds died December 28, 2016, at the age of 84.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=253191 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 02:14:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Roy Leonard visits with Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, November 4, 1988. Reynolds died December 28, 2016, at the age of 84.wgnradio.comRoy Leonard visits with Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, November 4, 1988. Reynolds died December 28, 2016, at the age of 84.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Remembering Muhammad Ali: ‘A lifetime is not sufficient to learn how to live in this world’ Remembering Muhammad Ali: ‘A lifetime is not sufficient to learn how to live in this world’ On the day after Thanksgiving, 1977, boxing legend Muhammad Ali visited the WGN Radio studios for an extended interview with Roy Leonard. Ali died Friday, June 3, 2016, at age 74.


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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=198581 Sat, 04 Jun 2016 04:33:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)On the day after Thanksgiving, 1977, boxing legend Muhammad Ali visited the WGN Radio studios for an extended interview with Roy Leonard. Ali died Friday, June 3, 2016, at age 74. Click to download Recorded November 25, 1977wgnradio.comOn the day after Thanksgiving, 1977, boxing legend Muhammad Ali visited the WGN Radio studios for an extended interview with Roy Leonard. Ali died Friday, June 3, 2016, at age 74. Click to download Recorded November 25, 1977WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Remembering Roy Leonard Remembering Roy Leonard Friday, September 4th marks the one year anniversary of Roy Leonard’s passing.  In this podcast, Nick Digilio shares memories about his mentor and plays back some of the classic interviews Roy conducted (Sid Caesar, John Chancellor and Bob Hope.)  Plus a hilarious story involving Jerry Lewis!

To hear the interviews in their entirety and other great conversations Roy had over the years, visit his interview archive page on wgnplus.com.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=163310 Fri, 04 Sep 2015 12:40:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Friday, September 4th marks the one year anniversary of Roy Leonard’s passing.  In this podcast, Nick Digilio shares memories about his mentor and plays back some of the classic interviews Roy conducted (Sid Caesar, John Chancellor and Bob Hope.)  Plus a hilarious story involving Jerry Lewis! To hear the interviews in their entirety and other […]wgnradio.comFriday, September 4th marks the one year anniversary of Roy Leonard’s passing.  In this podcast, Nick Digilio shares memories about his mentor and plays back some of the classic interviews Roy conducted (Sid Caesar, John Chancellor and Bob Hope.)  Plus a hilarious story involving Jerry Lewis! To hear the interviews in their entirety and other […]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Kelly Leonard On His Father Roy: ‘He Was Kind to His Core’ Kelly Leonard On His Father Roy: ‘He Was Kind to His Core’ Friday marks the one year anniversary of Roy Leonard’s passing. As part of a two day tribute, Nick Digilio welcomes Roy’s son Kelly to discuss his father’s legacy.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=163179 Thu, 03 Sep 2015 11:50:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Friday marks the one year anniversary of Roy Leonard’s passing. As part of a two day tribute, Nick Digilio welcomes Roy’s son Kelly to discuss his father’s legacy.wgnradio.comFriday marks the one year anniversary of Roy Leonard’s passing. As part of a two day tribute, Nick Digilio welcomes Roy’s son Kelly to discuss his father’s legacy.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Harry Connick Jr.: Roy was an old friend Harry Connick Jr.: Roy was an old friend Dean talks shares memories of Roy Leonard with one of Roy’s favorite musical artists, Harry Conick Jr.

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Roy Leonard with Harry Connick, Jr.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90428 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 15:01:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dean talks shares memories of Roy Leonard with one of Roy’s favorite musical artists, Harry Conick Jr. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/harry.mp3]wgnradio.comDean talks shares memories of Roy Leonard with one of Roy’s favorite musical artists, Harry Conick Jr. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/harry.mp3]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Tim Kazurinsky: Roy Leonard was kind and levelheaded Tim Kazurinsky: Roy Leonard was kind and levelheaded Dean chat’s with SNL’s Tim Kazurinksy, about his interactions with Roy Leonard.

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Tim Kazurinsky (Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune)

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90426 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:54:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dean chat’s with SNL’s Tim Kazurinksy, about his interactions with Roy Leonard. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/kazurinsky.mp3]    wgnradio.comDean chat’s with SNL’s Tim Kazurinksy, about his interactions with Roy Leonard. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/kazurinsky.mp3]    WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Brian Dennehy: Memories of Roy Brian Dennehy: Memories of Roy Dean talks with Actor, Brian Dennehy, about his memories of Roy Leonard.

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Actor Brian Dennehy (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90424 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:42:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dean talks with Actor, Brian Dennehy, about his memories of Roy Leonard. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/dennehy.mp3]    wgnradio.comDean talks with Actor, Brian Dennehy, about his memories of Roy Leonard. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/dennehy.mp3]    WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Andy Perez: Roy Leonard’s former producer Andy Perez: Roy Leonard’s former producer Dean talks about Roy behind the scenes with someone who knows best: his former producer, Andy Perez.

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(L-R) Producer Andy Perez, Brian Setzer, Roy Leonard

 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90420 Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:39:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Dean talks about Roy behind the scenes with someone who knows best: his former producer, Andy Perez. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/andyperez.mp3]    wgnradio.comDean talks about Roy behind the scenes with someone who knows best: his former producer, Andy Perez. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/andyperez.mp3]    WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews A celebration of Roy Leonard A celebration of Roy Leonard Nick Digilio is joined by a roster of WGN colleagues past and present, including former Program Director Mary June Rose, Steve Bertrand, Steve King and Johnnie Putman, Spike O’ Dell,  Steve Cochran, VP of Creative and Programming Todd Manley, Lou Manfredini, Dean Richards, and John Williams to celebrate the life and work of the legendary Roy Leonard.

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Roy Leonard in a 1987 WGN Radio publicity photo.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90276 Sun, 07 Sep 2014 06:57:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Nick Digilio is joined by a roster of WGN colleagues past and present, including former Program Director Mary June Rose, Steve Bertrand, Steve King and Johnnie Putman, Spike O&#8217; Dell,  Steve Cochran, VP of Creative and Programming Todd Manley, Lou Manfredini, Dean Richards, and John Williams to celebrate the life and work of the legendary [&#8230;]wgnradio.comNick Digilio is joined by a roster of WGN colleagues past and present, including former Program Director Mary June Rose, Steve Bertrand, Steve King and Johnnie Putman, Spike O&#8217; Dell,  Steve Cochran, VP of Creative and Programming Todd Manley, Lou Manfredini, Dean Richards, and John Williams to celebrate the life and work of the legendary [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Remembering Roy Leonard with John Williams, Kathy O’Malley, Lou Manfredini, Nick Digilio, Todd Manley Remembering Roy Leonard with John Williams, Kathy O’Malley, Lou Manfredini, Nick Digilio, Todd Manley John Williams remembers WGN Radio Walk of Fame inductee, former host, and friend of the station, Roy Leonard along with WGN Radio Vice President of Content and Programming, Todd Manley, and fellow WGN Radio hosts Kathy O’Malley, Nick Digilio, and Lou Manfredini, as well as WGN Radio listeners and John McDonough, President and CEO of the Chicago Blackhawks.

 

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Roy Leonard in a 1987 WGN Radio publicity photo.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90203 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:51:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)John Williams remembers WGN Radio Walk of Fame inductee, former host, and friend of the station, Roy Leonard along with WGN Radio Vice President of Content and Programming, Todd Manley, and fellow WGN Radio hosts Kathy O’Malley, Nick Digilio, and Lou Manfredini, as well as WGN Radio listeners and John McDonough, President and CEO of [&#8230;]wgnradio.comJohn Williams remembers WGN Radio Walk of Fame inductee, former host, and friend of the station, Roy Leonard along with WGN Radio Vice President of Content and Programming, Todd Manley, and fellow WGN Radio hosts Kathy O’Malley, Nick Digilio, and Lou Manfredini, as well as WGN Radio listeners and John McDonough, President and CEO of [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Remembering Roy Leonard Remembering Roy Leonard Roy Leonard, a legendary interviewer and entertainment critic and a member of WGN Radio’s Walk of Fame, died Thursday night, his son Kelly confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.  He was 83.

Leonard hosted middays on WGN Radio for over 30 years and interviewed celebrities and newsmakers. His soothing voice and calm demeanor made him a favorite among listeners and advertisers alike, and earned him additional roles including as host of WGN-TV’s “Family Classics” anthology of movies.

In later years, Roy continued to review movies and theater and worked to catalog and transfer his vast collection of interviews into digital form so they would remain available for future generations.

Audio montage:
On the Couch with Roy, from “WGN Gold – 80 Years of Radio Memories” produced by Todd Manley

Walk of Fame profile:

Roy’s induction into the WGN Radio Walk of Fame:

 

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Visit WGN Radio’s Roy Leonard audio archive.

Read more on this story from the Chicago Tribune.

Obituary with information on arrangements.

Visit Roy’s section at wgngold.com.

Visit Roy’s blog at Chicago Now.

Visit Roy’s archive at WGN-TV.

 

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=90104 Fri, 05 Sep 2014 04:49:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Roy Leonard, a legendary interviewer and entertainment critic and a member of WGN Radio&#8217;s Walk of Fame, died Thursday night, his son Kelly confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.  He was 83. Leonard hosted middays on WGN Radio for over 30 years and interviewed celebrities and newsmakers. His soothing voice and calm demeanor made him a [&#8230;]wgnradio.comRoy Leonard, a legendary interviewer and entertainment critic and a member of WGN Radio&#8217;s Walk of Fame, died Thursday night, his son Kelly confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.  He was 83. Leonard hosted middays on WGN Radio for over 30 years and interviewed celebrities and newsmakers. His soothing voice and calm demeanor made him a [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Burt Reynolds Burt Reynolds More than forty years ago, Burt Reynolds made his first live appearances on the stage and on the Roy Leonard Show in Chicago. Here are some very entertaining memories. (March 15 & 29, 1972)

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For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.

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Roy Leonard talks with Burt Reynolds

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=84204 Thu, 24 Jul 2014 05:29:39 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)More than forty years ago, Burt Reynolds made his first live appearances on the stage and on the Roy Leonard Show in Chicago. Here are some very entertaining memories. (March 15 &#038; 29, 1972) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comMore than forty years ago, Burt Reynolds made his first live appearances on the stage and on the Roy Leonard Show in Chicago. Here are some very entertaining memories. (March 15 &#038; 29, 1972) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Nick Digilio Full Show: 6/28/14 Nick Digilio Full Show: 6/28/14 WGN Radio Walk of Famer Roy Leonard joins Nick to talk about Sting’s musical, “The Last Ship”, and more.  George Karzas of the Gale Street Inn, Steve O’ Brien of Leadbelly Burgers and Michael Thornton of the Gift Theatre Company join the show to talk about a joint-venture, special edition burger available at both restaurants that helps raise money for the Gift.  We hit the regular Saturday features; Drunks in the News, Straight Outta Context, and Nick D Spies, then Collin Souter checks in for a brief edition of the Movie Reviews.

 

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=80983 Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:54:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)WGN Radio Walk of Famer Roy Leonard joins Nick to talk about Sting&#8217;s musical, &#8220;The Last Ship&#8221;, and more.  George Karzas of the Gale Street Inn, Steve O&#8217; Brien of Leadbelly Burgers and Michael Thornton of the Gift Theatre Company join the show to talk about a joint-venture, special edition burger available at both restaurants [&#8230;]wgnradio.comWGN Radio Walk of Famer Roy Leonard joins Nick to talk about Sting&#8217;s musical, &#8220;The Last Ship&#8221;, and more.  George Karzas of the Gale Street Inn, Steve O&#8217; Brien of Leadbelly Burgers and Michael Thornton of the Gift Theatre Company join the show to talk about a joint-venture, special edition burger available at both restaurants [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Pearl Bailey Pearl Bailey The Tony Award-winning singer and actress in theatre, film and TV visited Roy several times, including this conversation from September 8, 1989. She was also an ambassador to the U.N. and prolific writer.

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Louie Bellson and Pearl Bailey with Roy Leonard

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=79691 Fri, 20 Jun 2014 05:24:10 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The Tony Award-winning singer and actress in theatre, film and TV visited Roy several times, including this conversation from September 8, 1989. She was also an ambassador to the U.N. and prolific writer. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comThe Tony Award-winning singer and actress in theatre, film and TV visited Roy several times, including this conversation from September 8, 1989. She was also an ambassador to the U.N. and prolific writer. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Roy Leonard: 5/17/14 Roy Leonard: 5/17/14 Newly minted WGN Radio Walk of Famer Roy Leonard makes his bi-weekly visit to the show to talk about the latest films and plays on his radar.  For more from Roy, check out his blog.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=74491 Sun, 18 May 2014 06:08:15 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Newly minted WGN Radio Walk of Famer Roy Leonard makes his bi-weekly visit to the show to talk about the latest films and plays on his radar.  For more from Roy, check out his blog. &#160;wgnradio.comNewly minted WGN Radio Walk of Famer Roy Leonard makes his bi-weekly visit to the show to talk about the latest films and plays on his radar.  For more from Roy, check out his blog. &#160;WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Roy Leonard: 4/19/14 Roy Leonard: 4/19/14 The legendary Roy Leonard makes his bi-weekly visit to the Nick Digilio Show!  He gives his thoughts on “The Railway Man”, “Under the Skin”, “Heaven is for Real”, and more.  For more from Roy, visit his blog.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=72075 Thu, 01 May 2014 02:05:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The legendary Roy Leonard makes his bi-weekly visit to the Nick Digilio Show!  He gives his thoughts on &#8220;The Railway Man&#8221;, &#8220;Under the Skin&#8221;, &#8220;Heaven is for Real&#8221;, and more.  For more from Roy, visit his blog. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/0419_roy.mp3]wgnradio.comThe legendary Roy Leonard makes his bi-weekly visit to the Nick Digilio Show!  He gives his thoughts on &#8220;The Railway Man&#8221;, &#8220;Under the Skin&#8221;, &#8220;Heaven is for Real&#8221;, and more.  For more from Roy, visit his blog. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/0419_roy.mp3]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Roy Leonard: 4/5/14 Roy Leonard: 4/5/14 The legendary Roy Leonard is back for his bi-weekly visit to the Nick Digilio Show.  He and Nick discuss the Cadillac Palace Theater’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher”, George F. Will’s new book about the Cubs, and more.

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Roy Leonard

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=68531 Mon, 07 Apr 2014 09:11:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The legendary Roy Leonard is back for his bi-weekly visit to the Nick Digilio Show.  He and Nick discuss the Cadillac Palace Theater&#8217;s production of &#8220;Peter and the Starcatcher&#8221;, George F. Will&#8217;s new book about the Cubs, and more. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/0405_roy.mp3]wgnradio.comThe legendary Roy Leonard is back for his bi-weekly visit to the Nick Digilio Show.  He and Nick discuss the Cadillac Palace Theater&#8217;s production of &#8220;Peter and the Starcatcher&#8221;, George F. Will&#8217;s new book about the Cubs, and more. [audio http://tribwgnfm.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/0405_roy.mp3]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Jacques Cousteau Jacques Cousteau Jacques Cousteau was the most famous undersea explorer of the 20th Century. He visited Roy in 1978.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=67263 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 23:59:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jacques Cousteau was the most famous undersea explorer of the 20th Century. He visited Roy in 1978. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comJacques Cousteau was the most famous undersea explorer of the 20th Century. He visited Roy in 1978. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Roy Leonard 3/8/14 Roy Leonard 3/8/14 The legendary Roy Leonard calls in and tells us about “Shoot Me” with Elaine Stritch, “All the Way” with Bryan Cranston as Lyndon Johnson, and more.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=63849 Sun, 09 Mar 2014 06:49:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The legendary Roy Leonard calls in and tells us about &#8220;Shoot Me&#8221; with Elaine Stritch, &#8220;All the Way&#8221; with Bryan Cranston as Lyndon Johnson, and more.wgnradio.comThe legendary Roy Leonard calls in and tells us about &#8220;Shoot Me&#8221; with Elaine Stritch, &#8220;All the Way&#8221; with Bryan Cranston as Lyndon Johnson, and more.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Saturday Show: Roy Leonard and More Saturday Show: Roy Leonard and More Roy Leonard joins the show to share his thoughts on “The Lego Movie”, and the recent happenings in Chicago theatre.  Then we take a look at the regular features, “Drunks in the News’, “Straight Outta Context”, and “Nick D Spies”.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=61485 Sun, 23 Feb 2014 07:09:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Roy Leonard joins the show to share his thoughts on &#8220;The Lego Movie&#8221;, and the recent happenings in Chicago theatre.  Then we take a look at the regular features, &#8220;Drunks in the News&#8217;, &#8220;Straight Outta Context&#8221;, and &#8220;Nick D Spies&#8221;.wgnradio.comRoy Leonard joins the show to share his thoughts on &#8220;The Lego Movie&#8221;, and the recent happenings in Chicago theatre.  Then we take a look at the regular features, &#8220;Drunks in the News&#8217;, &#8220;Straight Outta Context&#8221;, and &#8220;Nick D Spies&#8221;.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Ella Fitzgerald Ella Fitzgerald Roy visits with Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), the most popular jazz singer in the world for more than half a century. (February, 1977)

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Ella Fitzgerald (Tribune file photo)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=58875 Mon, 10 Feb 2014 15:36:43 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Roy visits with Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), the most popular jazz singer in the world for more than half a century. (February, 1977) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comRoy visits with Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996), the most popular jazz singer in the world for more than half a century. (February, 1977) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Saturday Show 2/8/14 Hour 1 Saturday Show 2/8/14 Hour 1 We kick off a full Saturday night by catching up with Roy Leonard.  Public relations guru Richard Laermer checks in to give his take on Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s death, the upcoming Oscars, and more.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=58768 Sun, 09 Feb 2014 06:39:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)We kick off a full Saturday night by catching up with Roy Leonard.  Public relations guru Richard Laermer checks in to give his take on Phillip Seymour Hoffman&#8217;s death, the upcoming Oscars, and more.wgnradio.comWe kick off a full Saturday night by catching up with Roy Leonard.  Public relations guru Richard Laermer checks in to give his take on Phillip Seymour Hoffman&#8217;s death, the upcoming Oscars, and more.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Larry Gelbart Larry Gelbart One of America’s great comedy writers, Larry Gelbart (TV’s M*A*S*H, the movie Tootsie and Broadway’s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) talks about growing up in Chicago and a great career helping to make other people funny.

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Larry Gelbart (Los Angeles Times)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=52385 Tue, 07 Jan 2014 04:11:08 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)One of America&#8217;s great comedy writers, Larry Gelbart (TV&#8217;s M*A*S*H, the movie Tootsie and Broadway&#8217;s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) talks about growing up in Chicago and a great career helping to make other people funny. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, [&#8230;]wgnradio.comOne of America&#8217;s great comedy writers, Larry Gelbart (TV&#8217;s M*A*S*H, the movie Tootsie and Broadway&#8217;s A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum) talks about growing up in Chicago and a great career helping to make other people funny. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Saturday Show 1/4/14 Hour 1 Saturday Show 1/4/14 Hour 1 Nick kicks off a full Saturday night show with Roy Leonard, who shares his favorite films of the year.  Then, we hit Drunks in the News, Straight Outta Context and Nick D Spies.


 

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=52156 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:04:56 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Nick kicks off a full Saturday night show with Roy Leonard, who shares his favorite films of the year.  Then, we hit Drunks in the News, Straight Outta Context and Nick D Spies. &#160;wgnradio.comNick kicks off a full Saturday night show with Roy Leonard, who shares his favorite films of the year.  Then, we hit Drunks in the News, Straight Outta Context and Nick D Spies. &#160;WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Cleveland Amory Cleveland Amory Animal rights advocate, social rights historian, novelist and television critic, Cleveland Amory dropped by on October 10, 1975, and even if you’ve never heard of him, you’ll laugh at his wit and be amazed at his knowledge.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=48842 Thu, 12 Dec 2013 04:58:46 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Animal rights advocate, social rights historian, novelist and television critic, Cleveland Amory dropped by on October 10, 1975, and even if you&#8217;ve never heard of him, you&#8217;ll laugh at his wit and be amazed at his knowledge. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on [&#8230;]wgnradio.comAnimal rights advocate, social rights historian, novelist and television critic, Cleveland Amory dropped by on October 10, 1975, and even if you&#8217;ve never heard of him, you&#8217;ll laugh at his wit and be amazed at his knowledge. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Bill Murray Bill Murray Northshore native Bill Murray talks about his early years at Second City and Saturday Night Live in this 1981 conversation with Roy. (June 19, 1981)

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Bill Murray helps to plug Roy’s “Play Ball” game.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=45557 Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:07:09 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Northshore native Bill Murray talks about his early years at Second City and Saturday Night Live in this 1981 conversation with Roy. (June 19, 1981) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comNorthshore native Bill Murray talks about his early years at Second City and Saturday Night Live in this 1981 conversation with Roy. (June 19, 1981) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Jean Stapleton Jean Stapleton Most Americans know her as Archie Bunker’s wife on TV’s “All In the Family.” But in this 1982 interview she tells Roy about her early career on Broadway and in movies and her one woman show where she portrays Eleanor Roosevelt. (May 6, 1982)

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Jean Stapleton in a 2000 photograph in character as Eleanor Roosevelt in the one-woman play “Eleanor: Her Secret Journey” (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=41600 Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:50:22 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Most Americans know her as Archie Bunker&#8217;s wife on TV&#8217;s &#8220;All In the Family.&#8221; But in this 1982 interview she tells Roy about her early career on Broadway and in movies and her one woman show where she portrays Eleanor Roosevelt. (May 6, 1982) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more [&#8230;]wgnradio.comMost Americans know her as Archie Bunker&#8217;s wife on TV&#8217;s &#8220;All In the Family.&#8221; But in this 1982 interview she tells Roy about her early career on Broadway and in movies and her one woman show where she portrays Eleanor Roosevelt. (May 6, 1982) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Bill Cosby Bill Cosby In this 1978 interview, the man who makes so many people laugh shows a serious side and talks to Roy about his own family and how he’s bringing up his kids. He also talks to listeners and seems happy to answer their questions. (March 14, 1978)

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Bill Cosby was at The Mill Run Theatre and just as much fun in the studio as he was on the stage.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=39406 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:10:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In this 1978 interview, the man who makes so many people laugh shows a serious side and talks to Roy about his own family and how he&#8217;s bringing up his kids. He also talks to listeners and seems happy to answer their questions. (March 14, 1978) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. [&#8230;]wgnradio.comIn this 1978 interview, the man who makes so many people laugh shows a serious side and talks to Roy about his own family and how he&#8217;s bringing up his kids. He also talks to listeners and seems happy to answer their questions. (March 14, 1978) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Ray Rayner Ray Rayner From about 1953 until 1980, Ray Rayner was one Chicago’s most popular television personalities starting at WBBM-TV as the host of a morning show called Rayner Shine. Rayner moved to WGN-TV in 1961 as Sergeant Pettibone, the host of The Dick Tracy Show, then on Bozo’s Circus as the clown Oliver O. Oliver and then his top rated morning show Ray Rayner and his Friends. (February 2, 1984)

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Ray Rayner in 1980 (Tribune file photo)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=36630 Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:40:59 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)From about 1953 until 1980, Ray Rayner was one Chicago&#8217;s most popular television personalities starting at WBBM-TV as the host of a morning show called Rayner Shine. Rayner moved to WGN-TV in 1961 as Sergeant Pettibone, the host of The Dick Tracy Show, then on Bozo&#8217;s Circus as the clown Oliver O. Oliver and then his [&#8230;]wgnradio.comFrom about 1953 until 1980, Ray Rayner was one Chicago&#8217;s most popular television personalities starting at WBBM-TV as the host of a morning show called Rayner Shine. Rayner moved to WGN-TV in 1961 as Sergeant Pettibone, the host of The Dick Tracy Show, then on Bozo&#8217;s Circus as the clown Oliver O. Oliver and then his [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Leo Durocher Leo Durocher Did he really say “Nice guys finish last”? In this 1975 interview, Leo answers the question and offers some insights into the game of baseball and a lot about the Cubs.

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Chicago Cubs Manager Leo Durocher photographed on 5/19/1967. (Chicago Tribune Photo by Phil Mascione)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=35869 Fri, 20 Sep 2013 22:06:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Did he really say &#8220;Nice guys finish last&#8221;? In this 1975 interview, Leo answers the question and offers some insights into the game of baseball and a lot about the Cubs. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comDid he really say &#8220;Nice guys finish last&#8221;? In this 1975 interview, Leo answers the question and offers some insights into the game of baseball and a lot about the Cubs. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Peggy Lee Peggy Lee From singing with Benny Goodman to her hits “Fever” and “Is That All There Is?,” Peggy Lee tells it all. (April 19, 1988)

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Roy Leonard with Peggy Lee, 1969

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=34942 Thu, 12 Sep 2013 22:13:38 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)From singing with Benny Goodman to her hits &#8220;Fever&#8221; and &#8220;Is That All There Is?,&#8221; Peggy Lee tells it all. (April 19, 1988) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comFrom singing with Benny Goodman to her hits &#8220;Fever&#8221; and &#8220;Is That All There Is?,&#8221; Peggy Lee tells it all. (April 19, 1988) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Dick Clark Dick Clark In one of many appearances on the Roy Leonard Show, Dick talks about the origins of “American Bandstand” and why Elvis never appeared on the show. (November 8, 1985)

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Two entertainment legends: Dick Clark visits with Roy Leonard

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=33575 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 21:14:25 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In one of many appearances on the Roy Leonard Show, Dick talks about the origins of &#8220;American Bandstand&#8221; and why Elvis never appeared on the show. (November 8, 1985) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.wgnradio.comIn one of many appearances on the Roy Leonard Show, Dick talks about the origins of &#8220;American Bandstand&#8221; and why Elvis never appeared on the show. (November 8, 1985) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit Roy on ChicagoNow.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Wilt Chamberlain Wilt Chamberlain The great NBA star came by in 1991 to talk about his book, “A View from Above,” and proved to be a fascinating guest.

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Los Angeles Lakers’ center Wilt Chamberlain scores against the New York Knicks in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, May 6, 1970. (Larry Sharky / Los Angeles Times)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=32123 Fri, 16 Aug 2013 05:09:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great NBA star came by in 1991 to talk about his book, &#8220;A View from Above,&#8221; and proved to be a fascinating guest. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comThe great NBA star came by in 1991 to talk about his book, &#8220;A View from Above,&#8221; and proved to be a fascinating guest. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Connick, Jr. Harry Connick, Jr. tells how he got hired to record the “When Harry Met Sally” songs, talks about the influence of growing up in New Orleans, and reveals how he quit smoking. (1990)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=30650 Fri, 02 Aug 2013 03:13:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Harry Connick, Jr. tells how he got hired to record the &#8220;When Harry Met Sally&#8221; songs, talks about the influence of growing up in New Orleans, and reveals how he quit smoking. (1990)wgnradio.comHarry Connick, Jr. tells how he got hired to record the &#8220;When Harry Met Sally&#8221; songs, talks about the influence of growing up in New Orleans, and reveals how he quit smoking. (1990)WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Ginger Rogers Ginger Rogers The great movie star Ginger Rogers talks about dancing with Fred Astaire and her many Hollywood relationships. (1991)

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Ginger Rogers, traveling to the East Coast, steps off the Santa Fe Super Chief from Los Angeles at the Dearborn Street Station in 1942. Because no single railroad spanned the country, a cross-country trip inevitably involved a change of trains in Chicago. (Tribune archive photo)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=29896 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:47:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great movie star Ginger Rogers talks about dancing with Fred Astaire and her many Hollywood relationships. (1991) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comThe great movie star Ginger Rogers talks about dancing with Fred Astaire and her many Hollywood relationships. (1991) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews James Taylor James Taylor James Taylor introduces his new album and talks about how he gets his ideas and writes his songs. (November 19, 1985)

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Roy with James Taylor in 1992

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=28472 Thu, 11 Jul 2013 21:31:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)James Taylor introduces his new album and talks about how he gets his ideas and writes his songs. (November 19, 1985) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comJames Taylor introduces his new album and talks about how he gets his ideas and writes his songs. (November 19, 1985) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Sid Caesar Sid Caesar Sid Caesar talks about his drug problems and shares great stories about Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart and Carl Reiner. (November 16, 1983)

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Roy Leonard with Sid Caesar in 1973.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=27773 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 01:52:30 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Sid Caesar talks about his drug problems and shares great stories about Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart and Carl Reiner. (November 16, 1983) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comSid Caesar talks about his drug problems and shares great stories about Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart and Carl Reiner. (November 16, 1983) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Debbie Reynolds Debbie Reynolds Debbie Reynolds tells how she lost $21 million and took ten years to pay it off, plus highlights from her singing and acting career. (November 4, 1988)

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Debbie Reynolds placing her handprints in the wet cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood January 14, 1965. (Los Angeles Times)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=26953 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 22:05:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Debbie Reynolds tells how she lost $21 million and took ten years to pay it off, plus highlights from her singing and acting career. (November 4, 1988) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comDebbie Reynolds tells how she lost $21 million and took ten years to pay it off, plus highlights from her singing and acting career. (November 4, 1988) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Jackie Mason Jackie Mason Jackie Mason, a man whose made a career out of insulting people. Do people ever get mad at him? Listen to this 1992 interview

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Jackie Mason (Handout photo)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=26101 Fri, 21 Jun 2013 03:58:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Jackie Mason, a man whose made a career out of insulting people. Do people ever get mad at him? Listen to this 1992 interview Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comJackie Mason, a man whose made a career out of insulting people. Do people ever get mad at him? Listen to this 1992 interview Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon Garson Kanin and Ruth Gordon One of the great screenwriting teams of all time talk about the old Hollywood with stories about Bogart and Bacall, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, and Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. (October 22, 1981)

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Ruth Gordon & Garson Kanin with Roy during a 1973 visit.

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=25332 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 03:56:55 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)One of the great screenwriting teams of all time talk about the old Hollywood with stories about Bogart and Bacall, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, and Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. (October 22, 1981) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comOne of the great screenwriting teams of all time talk about the old Hollywood with stories about Bogart and Bacall, Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney, Irene Dunne and Cary Grant, and Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. (October 22, 1981) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis An amazing, serious interview about the art of comedy with one of the funniest men alive. (1982)

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=24437 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:45:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)An amazing, serious interview about the art of comedy with one of the funniest men alive. (1982) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comAn amazing, serious interview about the art of comedy with one of the funniest men alive. (1982) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Jack Hemingway Jack Hemingway In 1986 we talked about the difficulties of being Ernest Hemingway’s son and his service with our OSS in WWII and parachuting behind enemy lines.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=23484 Thu, 30 May 2013 23:57:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In 1986 we talked about the difficulties of being Ernest Hemingway&#8217;s son and his service with our OSS in WWII and parachuting behind enemy lines. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comIn 1986 we talked about the difficulties of being Ernest Hemingway&#8217;s son and his service with our OSS in WWII and parachuting behind enemy lines. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews New Orleans ‘Bronco Billy’ All-Star Special with Clint Eastwood New Orleans ‘Bronco Billy’ All-Star Special with Clint Eastwood We traveled to New Orleans back in 1980 to talk to Clint Eastwood, Ronnie Milsap, Merle Haggard, Scatman Crothers and other stars of Clint’s movie Bronco Billy. Here’s a one-hour version of what happened over two days.

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Roy with Clint Eastwood in 1978

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=21636 Thu, 16 May 2013 21:36:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)We traveled to New Orleans back in 1980 to talk to Clint Eastwood, Ronnie Milsap, Merle Haggard, Scatman Crothers and other stars of Clint&#8217;s movie Bronco Billy. Here&#8217;s a one-hour version of what happened over two days. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comWe traveled to New Orleans back in 1980 to talk to Clint Eastwood, Ronnie Milsap, Merle Haggard, Scatman Crothers and other stars of Clint&#8217;s movie Bronco Billy. Here&#8217;s a one-hour version of what happened over two days. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews David Brenner David Brenner Comic David Brenner examined his career in a book back in 1983 and also released his first album. He talks with Roy about both.

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David Brenner (Chicago Tribune)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=20796 Thu, 09 May 2013 21:29:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Comic David Brenner examined his career in a book back in 1983 and also released his first album. He talks with Roy about both. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comComic David Brenner examined his career in a book back in 1983 and also released his first album. He talks with Roy about both. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin Lily Tomlin told us where the character “Edith Ann” came from and shared more from her show biz career back in an early 1970’s visit.

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Roy Leonard with Lily Tomlin

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=20006 Thu, 02 May 2013 21:27:23 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Lily Tomlin told us where the character &#8220;Edith Ann&#8221; came from and shared more from her show biz career back in an early 1970&#8217;s visit. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comLily Tomlin told us where the character &#8220;Edith Ann&#8221; came from and shared more from her show biz career back in an early 1970&#8217;s visit. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Johnny Mercer Johnny Mercer One of the great lyricists of all time, Johnny Mercer (On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe, Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses, Laura, One For My Baby), in a classic show. (June 2, 1971)

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Johnny Mercer (Capitol Records)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=18385 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:05:16 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)One of the great lyricists of all time, Johnny Mercer (On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe, Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses, Laura, One For My Baby), in a classic show. (June 2, 1971) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comOne of the great lyricists of all time, Johnny Mercer (On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe, Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses, Laura, One For My Baby), in a classic show. (June 2, 1971) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews John Cleese John Cleese Founding member of Monty Python and the “Ministry of Silly Walks,” John Cleese joined Roy back in 1986 and talked about Faulty Towers as well

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John Cleese

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=17279 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:19:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Founding member of Monty Python and the &#8220;Ministry of Silly Walks,&#8221; John Cleese joined Roy back in 1986 and talked about Faulty Towers as well Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comFounding member of Monty Python and the &#8220;Ministry of Silly Walks,&#8221; John Cleese joined Roy back in 1986 and talked about Faulty Towers as well Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Blue Man Group Blue Man Group “Blue Man Group” has been playing at the Brian Street Theatre for 16 years.  Back in 1997, the three founders joined Roy to explain how it all started.

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Blue Man Group in a 2001 photo (Chicago Tribune photo by James F. Quinn)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=16203 Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:39:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)&#8220;Blue Man Group&#8221; has been playing at the Brian Street Theatre for 16 years.  Back in 1997, the three founders joined Roy to explain how it all started. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.com&#8220;Blue Man Group&#8221; has been playing at the Brian Street Theatre for 16 years.  Back in 1997, the three founders joined Roy to explain how it all started. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Steve Martin Steve Martin Funny man Steve Martin wrote a play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and brought it to our Steppenwolf Theatre in October of 1993.  Naturally we wanted to talk with him about it. (October 16, 1993)

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=15241 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:39:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Funny man Steve Martin wrote a play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and brought it to our Steppenwolf Theatre in October of 1993.  Naturally we wanted to talk with him about it. (October 16, 1993)wgnradio.comFunny man Steve Martin wrote a play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, and brought it to our Steppenwolf Theatre in October of 1993.  Naturally we wanted to talk with him about it. (October 16, 1993)WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Marcel Marceau Marcel Marceau Marcel Marceau, the world’s greatest mime, visited with us many times in the 1980’s and we’ve combined all his interviews into one great hour and eighteen minutes.

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Marcel Marceau (Zap2It)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=14236 Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:51:44 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Marcel Marceau, the world&#8217;s greatest mime, visited with us many times in the 1980&#8217;s and we&#8217;ve combined all his interviews into one great hour and eighteen minutes. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comMarcel Marceau, the world&#8217;s greatest mime, visited with us many times in the 1980&#8217;s and we&#8217;ve combined all his interviews into one great hour and eighteen minutes. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood talked about the making of “Play Misty for Me” on October 18, 1971.

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Clint Eastwood visits with Roy in 1971 to talk about his first time as a director

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=13331 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 21:10:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Clint Eastwood talked about the making of &#8220;Play Misty for Me&#8221; on October 18, 1971. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comClint Eastwood talked about the making of &#8220;Play Misty for Me&#8221; on October 18, 1971. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Art Garfunkel Art Garfunkel In October, 1975, Art Garfunkel introduced his new album “Breakaway” on The Roy Leonard Show.

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Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel (left) at Comiskey Park in 1983. (Tribune photo by Chuck Berman)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=12299 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:02:07 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In October, 1975, Art Garfunkel introduced his new album &#8220;Breakaway&#8221; on The Roy Leonard Show. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comIn October, 1975, Art Garfunkel introduced his new album &#8220;Breakaway&#8221; on The Roy Leonard Show. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews James Michener James Michener James Michener, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of sweeping sagas like Hawaii and Centennial, talked about his new novel, Poland, in this 1983 interview. (September 15, 1983)

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=11380 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:40:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)James Michener, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of sweeping sagas like Hawaii and Centennial, talked about his new novel, Poland, in this 1983 interview. (September 15, 1983) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comJames Michener, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of sweeping sagas like Hawaii and Centennial, talked about his new novel, Poland, in this 1983 interview. (September 15, 1983) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Bette Midler Bette Midler Bette Midler joined us on October 31, 1979 to plug her new movie and song, The Rose, as well as the problems of become a blonde.

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Bette Midler with Roy Leonard

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=10315 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:01:45 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Bette Midler joined us on October 31, 1979 to plug her new movie and song, The Rose, as well as the problems of become a blonde. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comBette Midler joined us on October 31, 1979 to plug her new movie and song, The Rose, as well as the problems of become a blonde. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Billy Crystal Billy Crystal In May, 1985, Billy talks about his family owning the Commodore Jazz Record label, Billie Holiday being one of his babysitters, and how Roone Arledge  gave him his start in showbiz.

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Billy Crystal (Robert Gauther / Los Angeles Times)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=9483 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 23:34:54 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In May, 1985, Billy talks about his family owning the Commodore Jazz Record label, Billie Holiday being one of his babysitters, and how Roone Arledge  gave him his start in showbiz. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comIn May, 1985, Billy talks about his family owning the Commodore Jazz Record label, Billie Holiday being one of his babysitters, and how Roone Arledge  gave him his start in showbiz. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews John Chancellor John Chancellor For over a decade, John Chancellor occupied the anchor chair on NBC Nightly News. He’s also credited with inventing the concept of the red state/blue state map that would come to dominate presidential election discussions, although originally the colors were reversed.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=7189 Thu, 31 Jan 2013 23:37:29 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)For over a decade, John Chancellor occupied the anchor chair on NBC Nightly News. He&#8217;s also credited with inventing the concept of the red state/blue state map that would come to dominate presidential election discussions, although originally the colors were reversed. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy [&#8230;]wgnradio.comFor over a decade, John Chancellor occupied the anchor chair on NBC Nightly News. He&#8217;s also credited with inventing the concept of the red state/blue state map that would come to dominate presidential election discussions, although originally the colors were reversed. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Michael Feinstein Michael Feinstein The top interpreter of The Great American Song Book from two visits in ’89 and ’90. (January 16, 1989 and March 13, 1990)

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Michael Feinstein in 2010 (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=6380 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:45:53 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The top interpreter of The Great American Song Book from two visits in &#8217;89 and &#8217;90. (January 16, 1989 and March 13, 1990) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comThe top interpreter of The Great American Song Book from two visits in &#8217;89 and &#8217;90. (January 16, 1989 and March 13, 1990) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Lauren Bacall Lauren Bacall The great film and stage actress was here in Woman of the Year. She was one of the best guests of year 1984. (February 23, 1984)

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Legendary actress Lauren Bacall addresses the 2004 Jewish United Fund-Israel Emergency Fund luncheon in the grand Ballroom at the Chicago Hilton Hotel (Tribune Photo by Bill Hogan)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=5318 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:37:11 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The great film and stage actress was here in Woman of the Year. She was one of the best guests of year 1984. (February 23, 1984) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comThe great film and stage actress was here in Woman of the Year. She was one of the best guests of year 1984. (February 23, 1984) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Stan Freberg Stan Freberg The most respected humorist of his generation with examples of why he made us laugh (1991).

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=4449 Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:58:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The most respected humorist of his generation with examples of why he made us laugh (1991). Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comThe most respected humorist of his generation with examples of why he made us laugh (1991). Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews John Huston John Huston Director John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen) talks about his life and times. (1980)

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Roy Leonard with director John Huston

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=3392 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 23:41:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Director John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen) talks about his life and times. (1980) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comDirector John Huston (The Maltese Falcon, Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The African Queen) talks about his life and times. (1980) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Victor Borge Victor Borge The humorist sat at the piano in our studio and told us how it all started.  And, he performed as well! (September 27, 1979)

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Victor Borge with Roy Leonard

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=2161 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 21:00:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The humorist sat at the piano in our studio and told us how it all started.  And, he performed as well! (September 27, 1979) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comThe humorist sat at the piano in our studio and told us how it all started.  And, he performed as well! (September 27, 1979) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Michael Caine Michael Caine Michael Caine talks about his role as Scrooge in the 1992 film “The Muppet Christmas Carol”

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“The Muppet Christmas Carol” (Jim Henson Productions)

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=2155 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:30:36 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Michael Caine talks about his role as Scrooge in the 1992 film &#8220;The Muppet Christmas Carol&#8221; Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comMichael Caine talks about his role as Scrooge in the 1992 film &#8220;The Muppet Christmas Carol&#8221; Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Alan Alda Alan Alda Alan Alda and Roy talked about everything from M*A*S*H to the Equal Rights Amendment in three visits. (March 1975, May 1986, March 1988)

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1476 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:32:35 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Alan Alda and Roy talked about everything from M*A*S*H to the Equal Rights Amendment in three visits. (March 1975, May 1986, March 1988) Bonus: Here&#8217;s a WGN Radio TV commercial from the 1980s featuring Vanna White, Alan Alda, Mark Russell. [ooyala code=&#8221;BxMzRyYzE6rQPUKYUx1PK7EQA7vVJOZc&#8221; player_id=&#8221;44dad7a985464be18c03e4457558d5d8&#8243; auto=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;720&#8243; height=&#8221;480&#8243; pcode=&#8221;I0eTUyOqs9lOKZSQvpBJdQciULmA&#8221;]wgnradio.comAlan Alda and Roy talked about everything from M*A*S*H to the Equal Rights Amendment in three visits. (March 1975, May 1986, March 1988) Bonus: Here&#8217;s a WGN Radio TV commercial from the 1980s featuring Vanna White, Alan Alda, Mark Russell. [ooyala code=&#8221;BxMzRyYzE6rQPUKYUx1PK7EQA7vVJOZc&#8221; player_id=&#8221;44dad7a985464be18c03e4457558d5d8&#8243; auto=&#8221;true&#8221; width=&#8221;720&#8243; height=&#8221;480&#8243; pcode=&#8221;I0eTUyOqs9lOKZSQvpBJdQciULmA&#8221;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Woody Allen Woody Allen Woody Allen talks about “Bananas,” his clarinet playing, and God, in two visits in 1971 and 1982.

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1104 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:23:49 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Woody Allen talks about &#8220;Bananas,&#8221; his clarinet playing, and God, in two visits in 1971 and 1982. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comWoody Allen talks about &#8220;Bananas,&#8221; his clarinet playing, and God, in two visits in 1971 and 1982. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Mike Royko Mike Royko One of Chicago’s all-time great columnists talks about taverns, the Cubs and politics.

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November 9, 1984

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1029 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:43:21 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)One of Chicago&#8217;s all-time great columnists talks about taverns, the Cubs and politics. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. November 9, 1984wgnradio.comOne of Chicago&#8217;s all-time great columnists talks about taverns, the Cubs and politics. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. November 9, 1984WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Allen Ginsburg Allen Ginsburg Roy talks with fine poet and member of the original “beat generation,” Allen Ginsburg.

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June 10, 1994

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1026 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:40:20 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Roy talks with fine poet and member of the original &#8220;beat generation,&#8221; Allen Ginsburg. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. June 10, 1994wgnradio.comRoy talks with fine poet and member of the original &#8220;beat generation,&#8221; Allen Ginsburg. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. June 10, 1994WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Clayton Moore Clayton Moore The “original” Lone Ranger reminisces about growing up in Chicago and going to Lane Tech.

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December 20, 1975

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1014 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:24:34 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The &#8220;original&#8221; Lone Ranger reminisces about growing up in Chicago and going to Lane Tech. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. December 20, 1975wgnradio.comThe &#8220;original&#8221; Lone Ranger reminisces about growing up in Chicago and going to Lane Tech. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. December 20, 1975WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Erma Bombeck Erma Bombeck The famous writer tells us about the inspiration for all those great columns.

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September 10, 1981

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1007 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:20:57 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The famous writer tells us about the inspiration for all those great columns. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. September 10, 1981wgnradio.comThe famous writer tells us about the inspiration for all those great columns. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. September 10, 1981WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Mr. & Mrs. Charlton Heston Mr. & Mrs. Charlton Heston Mr. & Mrs. Charlton Heston talk about their dual careers of actor and artist. (March, 1993)

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=1001 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:16:48 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Mr. &#038; Mrs. Charlton Heston talk about their dual careers of actor and artist. (March, 1993) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.wgnradio.comMr. &#038; Mrs. Charlton Heston talk about their dual careers of actor and artist. (March, 1993) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com.WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews The Smothers Brothers The Smothers Brothers Tommy and Dick Smothers tell how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political.

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March 27, 1974

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=995 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:12:06 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Tommy and Dick Smothers tell how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 27, 1974wgnradio.comTommy and Dick Smothers tell how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 27, 1974WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Arthur Hailey Arthur Hailey The author of “Airport,” Hotel,” and “Wheels,” Arthur Hailey tells us how he takes on the banking business in “The Moneychangers.”

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March 20, 1975

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=984 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:53:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The author of &#8220;Airport,&#8221; Hotel,&#8221; and &#8220;Wheels,&#8221; Arthur Hailey tells us how he takes on the banking business in &#8220;The Moneychangers.&#8221; Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 20, 1975wgnradio.comThe author of &#8220;Airport,&#8221; Hotel,&#8221; and &#8220;Wheels,&#8221; Arthur Hailey tells us how he takes on the banking business in &#8220;The Moneychangers.&#8221; Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 20, 1975WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Steve Allen Steve Allen A conversation with one of the most talented men in the world brings Steve Allen to the microphone for more than an hour.

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March 1, 1995

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=978 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:50:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)A conversation with one of the most talented men in the world brings Steve Allen to the microphone for more than an hour. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 1, 1995wgnradio.comA conversation with one of the most talented men in the world brings Steve Allen to the microphone for more than an hour. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 1, 1995WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Cameron Mackintosh Cameron Mackintosh The producer of “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables” and “Miss Saigon,” Cameron Mackintosh, with fascinating stories on all these shows.

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March 25, 1989

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=972 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:46:33 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The producer of &#8220;Phantom of the Opera,&#8221; &#8220;Les Miserables&#8221; and &#8220;Miss Saigon,&#8221; Cameron Mackintosh, with fascinating stories on all these shows. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 25, 1989wgnradio.comThe producer of &#8220;Phantom of the Opera,&#8221; &#8220;Les Miserables&#8221; and &#8220;Miss Saigon,&#8221; Cameron Mackintosh, with fascinating stories on all these shows. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. March 25, 1989WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Peter Benchley Peter Benchley

The author of “Jaws” celebrates the publication of the paperback of his best seller and tells how it all came about. (January, 1975)

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September 20, 2012

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=964 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:41:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The author of &#8220;Jaws&#8221; celebrates the publication of the paperback of his best seller and tells how it all came about. (January, 1975) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. September 20, 2012wgnradio.comThe author of &#8220;Jaws&#8221; celebrates the publication of the paperback of his best seller and tells how it all came about. (January, 1975) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. September 20, 2012WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Barbara Bush Barbara Bush The former First Lady Barbara Bush gives the background to her book “C. Fred’s Story.” This charming lady who loves dogs appeared on April 12, 1984.

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April 12, 1984

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=958 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:33:01 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The former First Lady Barbara Bush gives the background to her book &#8220;C. Fred&#8217;s Story.&#8221; This charming lady who loves dogs appeared on April 12, 1984. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. April 12, 1984wgnradio.comThe former First Lady Barbara Bush gives the background to her book &#8220;C. Fred&#8217;s Story.&#8221; This charming lady who loves dogs appeared on April 12, 1984. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. April 12, 1984WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Pat Summerall and John Madden Pat Summerall and John Madden

With the NFL season getting underway this weekend, the great broadcasting team of Madden and Summerall tel how they did it in the midst of the excitement of the Super Bowl Bears playoff run.

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January 8, 1986

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=949 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:28:04 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)With the NFL season getting underway this weekend, the great broadcasting team of Madden and Summerall tel how they did it in the midst of the excitement of the Super Bowl Bears playoff run. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. January 8, 1986wgnradio.comWith the NFL season getting underway this weekend, the great broadcasting team of Madden and Summerall tel how they did it in the midst of the excitement of the Super Bowl Bears playoff run. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. January 8, 1986WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Werner Klemperer Werner Klemperer The man who played Col. Klink on TV’s “Hogan’s Heroes” played Ravinia in August of 1993 and you’ll hear another side of this great talent.

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August 13, 1993wgnam-werner-klemperer-colonel-klink-hogans-heroes-roy-leonard-20120830

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=943 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:22:58 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)The man who played Col. Klink on TV&#8217;s &#8220;Hogan&#8217;s Heroes&#8221; played Ravinia in August of 1993 and you&#8217;ll hear another side of this great talent. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. August 13, 1993wgnradio.comThe man who played Col. Klink on TV&#8217;s &#8220;Hogan&#8217;s Heroes&#8221; played Ravinia in August of 1993 and you&#8217;ll hear another side of this great talent. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. August 13, 1993WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Bob Hope Bob Hope In town for a benefit, Bob Hope drops in for some fun in November of 1974.

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August 23, 2012

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=935 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:16:31 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In town for a benefit, Bob Hope drops in for some fun in November of 1974. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. August 23, 2012wgnradio.comIn town for a benefit, Bob Hope drops in for some fun in November of 1974. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. August 23, 2012WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Donnie and Marie Osmond Donnie and Marie Osmond

Find out what radio used to be like when Donny and Marie Osmond join Roy Leonard and news anchor Kathy Worthington.

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June 4, 1986

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=929 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:12:40 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Find out what radio used to be like when Donny and Marie Osmond join Roy Leonard and news anchor Kathy Worthington. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. June 4, 1986wgnradio.comFind out what radio used to be like when Donny and Marie Osmond join Roy Leonard and news anchor Kathy Worthington. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. June 4, 1986WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Pat Conroy Pat Conroy In July of 1995, the author of “The Great Santini,” Pat Conroy, talks about his new novel, “Beach Music,” and explains his father’s reaction on finding out that his son had written about about him, the real Great Santini.

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July 25, 1995

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=924 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:08:50 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)In July of 1995, the author of &#8220;The Great Santini,&#8221; Pat Conroy, talks about his new novel, &#8220;Beach Music,&#8221; and explains his father&#8217;s reaction on finding out that his son had written about about him, the real Great Santini. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit [&#8230;]wgnradio.comIn July of 1995, the author of &#8220;The Great Santini,&#8221; Pat Conroy, talks about his new novel, &#8220;Beach Music,&#8221; and explains his father&#8217;s reaction on finding out that his son had written about about him, the real Great Santini. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit [&#8230;]WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Rich Little Rich Little While appearing in the Empire Room at the Palmer House in the mid 70’s, the famed impressionist told Roy “how he does it.” (1975-1977)

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August 2, 2012

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=917 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 20:05:51 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)While appearing in the Empire Room at the Palmer House in the mid 70&#8217;s, the famed impressionist told Roy &#8220;how he does it.&#8221; (1975-1977) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. August 2, 2012wgnradio.comWhile appearing in the Empire Room at the Palmer House in the mid 70&#8217;s, the famed impressionist told Roy &#8220;how he does it.&#8221; (1975-1977) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. August 2, 2012WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews David Niven David Niven

David Niven, the fine actor, surprises everyone as the author of a book about the Polish Air Force.

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November 6, 1981

]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=903 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:56:17 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)David Niven, the fine actor, surprises everyone as the author of a book about the Polish Air Force. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. November 6, 1981wgnradio.comDavid Niven, the fine actor, surprises everyone as the author of a book about the Polish Air Force. Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. November 6, 1981WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews Carol Channing Carol Channing

Carol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. (Early 1970s)

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July 12, 2012

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=897 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:54:18 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)Carol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. (Early 1970s) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. July 12, 2012wgnradio.comCarol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. (Early 1970s) Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. July 12, 2012WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews James Mason James Mason James Mason talks about the movie ‘The Boys from Brazil.’

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September 28, 1978

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]]> http://wgnradio.com/?p=892 Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:48:47 +0000 false dmarzullo@wgnradio.com (wgnradio.com)James Mason talks about the movie &#8216;The Boys from Brazil.&#8217; Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. September 28, 1978wgnradio.comJames Mason talks about the movie &#8216;The Boys from Brazil.&#8217; Click here to return to the Roy Leonard Audio Archive. For more about Roy Leonard, visit royleonard.com. September 28, 1978WGN,Radio,720,Chicago,Roy,Leonard,celebrity,newsmaker,interviews