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I Will Be On XM Talk Radio 168 Live This Saturday

2012-01-24T12:29:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to let you know that I will be appearing live on XM Radio Channel 168 as a guest on the “David Essel Alive!” Talk Radio this Saturday January 28th at 6:00pm EST/ 3:00pm PST. It would be great if you could tune in on XM Radio Channel 168 or if you don’t have XM you can listen online anywhere in the world by going to www.davidessel.com so as long as you are online you can hear this interview. Check out my name in the line-up for this week’s show!

The topic I will be discussing is: You Got What It Takes?! You are welcome to call in at 800-548-8255 and David will take your call. I hope you’ll set some time aside in your busy schedule this weekend to join me. I look forward to hearing from you.

BILL BOGGS SPEAKS has a New Look!

2012-01-17T14:58:00.001-08:00

I'm pleased to report we've given www.billboggsspeaks.com a new look for the new year.

Hope you'll check out some of the new features.

Travel Photos from Lisbon

2012-01-02T08:02:00.000-08:00

Here are a few shots from my recent travels...

Chiado area of Lisbon, a strolling area for shopping and cafes.

On the roof terrace dining room of the splendid Bairro Alto Hotel, Lisbon, a leading small hotel of the world.

Sunbathing on terrace of Bairro Alto, early December. The food matches the atmosphere and the terrace draws well-dressed locals for cocktails into the night.

Happy New Year!

2011-12-30T08:36:00.001-08:00

My web site has been redesigned and will be launching early in the new year, so stay tuned for the announcement. There will be lots of new videos, photos, and fun over at www.billboggs.com

I want to wish all the readers of this blog a happy, healthy, prosperous 2012!

Natalie Wood

2011-11-19T18:16:00.001-08:00

Sad to see the story of Natalie Wood's death again...I have an interview with her
in her radiant prime at the link HERE.

Joe Frazier

2011-11-13T20:20:00.001-08:00

Joe Frazier was a great friend of mine from Philadelphia. We did many TV shows together. Here we're sitting on a board atop a man on a bed of nails. The color shot below was taken on a more serious occasion—at an interview the week of his second fight with Foreman. he was a man who truly loved to help people...seemingly uneffected by fame and fortune.

I left my heart...

2011-11-07T08:23:00.001-08:00

With Tony Bennett at the fabled Oak Room at Algonquin Hotel, NYC.

A Great Show!

2011-10-27T09:38:00.001-07:00

With Karen Akers after her brilliant Sondheim show at Oak Room, NYC. Sondheim himself was in the audience and I spoke to him afterward and he was so happy and pleased with this riveting show.

A Tidbit from Page Six Today!

2011-10-24T12:31:00.001-07:00

Talent Scout

2011-09-12T10:09:00.000-07:00

Tennis, anyone?

2011-09-08T10:32:00.000-07:00

Goodnight, Irene

2011-09-06T14:27:00.000-07:00

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Leadership Workshop

2011-08-17T10:42:00.000-07:00

Here I am with Dick Singer at Arnold Palmer's Treesdale Country Club for the Got What It Takes? Leadership Workshop.

Gala Team-Building Event at Maritime Parc

2011-08-15T18:01:00.000-07:00

Here are a few photos from the recent Culinary Team-Building event at Maritime Parc restaurant with chef Chris Siversen for Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Liberty Park, New Jersey.

Breaking News

2011-07-20T07:04:00.000-07:00

I'm with Itzhak Perlman at Perlman Music Program filming new segment for PBS' MY GENERATION...on the value of mentoring.

Also please note that my interview with Danny Aiello is "live" online at

www.billboggs.com

Borgo Finocchieto, Tuscany 2011

2011-07-16T11:19:00.000-07:00

Tuscany in July.

I stayed at the Borgo Finocchieto. (See cover story "Travel & Leisure" July '11 issue.) This is part of the vista of one of the most peaceful and creatively restorative places I've yet to visit.

Florence on a summer Saturday has a superior one-day market of stalls. Shopping shots not included here.

The Borgo is located about 30 minutes southwest of Sienna. Here are two of the five buildings that have occupied the hill top for centuries.

The castle is still occupied, but the moat is filled in.

My fellow guests—we were a group of ten friends—poolside after lunch.

The vista on the patio just before cocktails.

The 50-meter pool has an unparalleled location.

Sit in this chair and the world you left behind will be in a newly clear perspective. I was truly happy and superbly relaxed during my week at Borgo Finocchetti. A one-of-a-kind destination.

"The Creative Process" - New Video Online!

2011-06-10T09:51:00.000-07:00

My interview with photographer Robert Weingarten has just

been launched. It's a fascinating look at the man's approach to making art.

Click here to view it & have a great weekend!

MY GENERATION Norminated for Emmy!

2011-06-01T07:55:00.000-07:00

MY GENERATION, the show I host on PBS, has just been nominated for a daytime Emmy.

Here's the news:

WASHINGTON – Today, AARP’s national lifestyle television program My Generation received its first nomination from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Award. Syndicated nationally on public television, the AARP program focuses on the stories, opportunities and challenges of Americans 50+ on topics including health, money, relationships, volunteering and how to get the most out of life. My Generation is nominated in the category of Outstanding Lifestyle Program, where it will compete against The Style Network’s How Do I Look?, Hallmark’s The Martha Stewart Show, and The Nate Berkus Show.

View clips frpom the show here.

5 New Videos are "Live"

2011-05-10T12:55:00.000-07:00

Don't miss my interviews with Deborah Norville, Harry Smith, Jane Seymour, Eddie Fisher, Lloyd Price & Wilson Pickett at www.billboggs.com

And there's more coming soon—enjoy!

New Videos Launched!

2011-04-29T10:18:00.000-07:00

If you missed my recent celebrity interviews on MY GENERATION on PBS, you can catch 4 new releases at billboggs.com. These include Guy Fieri, Brooke Shields, Daisy Fuentes, and Norma Miller, the Queen of Swing.

A swinging quartet in time for Spring Break—enjoy!

Swing into Spring

2011-03-30T12:37:00.000-07:00

My interview with the QUEEN OF SWING—Norma Miller—airs next week on MY GENERATION on PBS.

Check your local listings, it's a good way to swing into spring!

Molly, Daisy, Leslie, Fergie (& Cheech, oh my!)

2011-03-24T12:46:00.000-07:00

If that title sounds like a celebrity potpourri, well it is. A new batch of my TV interviews have just been launched at billboggs.com

Now's your chance to catch the one and only Cheech Marin—as well as Leslie "Naked Gun" Nielson, Daisy Fuentes, Molly Ringwald...plus Part Two of my chat with "Fergie" —Dutchess of York.

Enjoy!

"The Creative Process"

2011-03-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

Here I am with artistic photographer Robert Weingarten in his Malibu studio for an interview about "The Creative Process" for the My Generation PBS TV series.

To view video highlights from My Generation, visit www.billboggs.com

Hot Meals

2011-03-08T06:34:00.000-08:00

Over on BillBoggs.com we're serving up some tasty videos, including my interviews with chefs Bobby Flay and Marcus Samuelsson; Fabio; Peter Fonda; and comedian Pat Cooper.

For dessert there's a tennis skit I wrote featuring Bob McLean.

Bon Appetit!

New Vids in Town

2011-02-26T08:23:00.001-08:00

We just launched a new batch of videos over at www.billboggs.com including one of the earliest TV skits I ever wrote—"What's My Talent?"—featuring a masked Mitch Miller, Buddy Rich, and Vivian Blaine.

Don't miss my lively interview with the Baldwin brothers, Billie and Stephen.

You'll also find a clip with Tom Bergeron, host of the hit reality series Dancing with the Stars.

Click here and enjoy!

February Highlights

2011-02-09T10:41:00.000-08:00

With Brooke Shields at Feinstein's after the debut of her nightclub act.

With Vistage Think Tank leader Steve Ramerini following my three~hour leadership seminar, "Got What it Takes?" in Jericho, New York.

More soon.

ALL STARS ARRIVE ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

2011-02-06T10:09:00.000-08:00

It seems fitting. Over at billboggs.com we've just released the "ALL STAR Series"— three compilation videos featuring short clips of my interviews. These include...

TV ALL STARS: Eddie Albert, Dan Rather, Ricardo Montalban, Art Linkletter, Charles Kuralt, Jim Nabors, Shelly Berman, and Andy Griffith. Click here to view.

MUSIC ALL STARS: Chubby Checker, Glen Campbell, Sonny & Cher, Duke Ellington, Lester Lanin, and Bo Didley. Click here to view.

MISCELLANEOUS ALL STARS: Jack Anderson, Margaret Mead, Vidal Sassoon, Senator Birch Byah, James Dickey, Arnold Palmer, and Vincent Price. Click here to view.

If you're looking for some half time entertainment, visit the links above.

Enjoy the game!

"Fun at Food Network" Luncheon

2011-01-26T06:33:00.000-08:00

I had a great time on stage at the National Arts Club, NYC

presenting "Fun at Food Network.

Received the nice note below from Nancy Dunnan, editor

of TravelSmart. (Click on the note for a larger view)

Full Moon Shadow, NYC

2011-01-21T06:58:00.001-08:00

Photo by B.B.

A spectacular Manhattan moonlit landscape, 5:AM

Steve Ross at Oak Room

2011-01-20T09:57:00.000-08:00

Here's a link to a review (scroll down a bit) of Steve Ross at Oak Room last Tuesday, I found his Rythmn & Romance show spellbinding.

Here's a group shot from the opening night:

Leslie Bennets, Bill Boggs, KT Sullivan, Steve Ross, Jim Brochu, and Steve Schalchlin

Tweet-Tweet

2011-01-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

A quick note to let you know you can follow me on Twitter now: twitter.com/RealBillBoggs

Wish you all sweet tweets!

Winter 2011, New York (photo by B.B.)

2011-01-12T19:55:00.000-08:00

Click on the image for a larger view

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T17:18:00.000-08:00

Hope you all had a terrific New Year's Eve.

Over at billboggs.com we've started the year off by adding five videos to our enormous collection. Links below will take you directly to the video pages.

An amusing TV Prank Joyce Brothers and I played on Morton Downey Jr.
A Newlywed Game Special with Bob Eubanks
My interview with Margaret Trudeau – ex-wife of Pierre Trudeau, former PM of Canada
Historic interview with Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassin, James Earl Ray
A chat with musician/band-leader Peter Duchin

Let's hope 2011 turns out to be a smash hit for us all!

Fundraiser at Rauschenberg's Studio

2010-12-13T09:18:00.000-08:00

Last night I attended a fundraiser at Robert Rauschenberg's large studio on Captiva Island.

Here are a few photos I took...

An artful piano.

With composer Kat Apple at the event.

I'm Back!

2010-12-12T08:16:00.000-08:00

Just back from magnificent Trans Atlantic crossing on Crystal Serenity...Lisbon to Miami...I gave four talks, and absorbed some terrific big band music along the way.

Nine days at sea, but only took this one photo...

More soon.

New Videos

2010-12-09T09:15:00.000-08:00

While I've been off on a cruise, the elves at my web site have been busy uploading new videos. You can now catch my interviews with Marvin Hamlisch, Hugh Downs, Lee Grant, author Robert Ludlum, and President Jimmy Carter's unpredictable brother—Billy Carter.

I've lost count of how many videos we have up at www.billboggs.com but let's just say there's enough entertainment there to carry you through the holidays.

Wish you all Happy New Year!

My Classic Interview with CHRISTOPHER REEVE

2010-11-19T09:37:00.000-08:00

We just launched this interview with Christopher Reeve over at billboggs.com, but I wanted you to have a sneak peek here. Enjoy.

TRASH TALK & Other Memorable Videos

2010-11-19T09:35:00.001-08:00

We’ve launched five new videos over at billboggs.com including a lively debate: Ralph Nader and TV Critic Jeff Jarvis versus (yours truly) Bill Boggs and Maury Povich.

The topic is Trash Talk and the debate is moderated by Arthur Miller. If you're wondering what my connection to the subject was— I was Executive Producer of the Morton Downey Jr show.

Think you’ll find the subject as relevant today as it was when the show originally aired.

CLICK HERE to watch the video.

You’ll also find entertaining interviews with Frank Zappa, Gene Wilder, Christopher Reeve (See the video clip in my previous post.), and Holocaust Survivor Lilly Bloch.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Historic Interview with the late DINO DE LAURENTIIS

2010-11-12T07:33:00.000-08:00

The legendary and prolific film producer Dino De Laurentiis passed away yesterday at age 91. The obit in the NY Times is a full half a page! My 1976 interview with him encapsulates much of his philosophy as a producer and also discusses one of his most expensive films, the remake of King Kong—including clips.

CLICK HERE to go directly to the video.

"Singing Party"

2010-11-11T10:16:00.000-08:00

Here I am at the famed Oak Room in the Algonquin Hotel, NYC, where I had the honor of introducing Will Friedwald for his book launch "singing party" with Tony Bennett and Jack Jones participating.

I'm headed to Buffalo for three Got What it Takes? Talks for Vistage International.

Happy Vets Day!

Sinatra Lives!

2010-10-31T10:31:00.000-07:00

Here I am at the publishing party for Jim Kaplan's book Frank: The Voice at the Russian Samovar rstaurant in NY—former location of Jilly's. Jim interviewed me for this book and the planned second volume. Referencing my one hour interview with Sinatra and my subsequent relationship with him."

The book will hit the stores on November 2nd so be sure to check it out.

And speaking of Frank... here's a reminder: my classic TV interview with Frank Sinatra Jr. was just posted on my web site... CLICK HERE to view the video.

Helen Hayes, Martin & Gish, Oh My!

2010-10-27T14:43:00.000-07:00

No, it's not lions and tigers and bears—it's three legends of the stage (and screen)—Helen Hayes, Lillian Gish, and Mary Martin—all together in one show, where I had the unique opportunity to interview them. This classic TV segment is on video now and available for you to enjoy at www.billboggs.com.

CLICK HERE to go directly to the clip.

Of course that's not all, we have about 100 other videos to entertain you.

The latest releases include my interviews with Frank Sinatra Jr., Dionne Warwick, Peter Allen, and Oscar Brown Jr.

And believe it or not there's a lot MORE to come in 2011. You can check this post for updates or visit www.billboggs.com regularly.

I wish you all an early Happy Halloween!

Video Smörgåsbord - Over 100 Classics are "Live"

2010-09-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

I'm delighted to report that my website— www.billboggs.com —now offers over 100 classic video interviews! Best of all the entertainment is FREE to all visitors, and that's got to be one of the best bargains on the web.

New additions to the site include my interviews with the great Neil Simon; Watergate star witness John Dean; Marla Hanson (who discusses her remarable facial surgery after the horrific razor attack in NYC in 1986); and Jeff Smith, the famous Frugal Gourmet. In addition we've got a special Father's Day Show with Jack Lemmon, Bill Boggs, Jr., David Brenner, Lou Brenner, Frank Perdue, Jim Purdue, John Cullum, Bernard Hughes, and Gil De Lamadrid.

I invite you to visit the site and explore our huge archive of clips. And while you're there be sure to bookmark the front page as we're constantly adding new videos.

Indeed, here are just some of the celebrities waiting in the wings:

Mary Martin, Dion Warwick, Peter Allen, Oscar Brown, Jr., Mark Benecke, Lillian Gish, and Helen Hayes, Frank Sinatra, Jr., Marvin Hamlisch, Gene Wilder, Frank Zappa, and Ralph Nader.

Enjoy!

Betty White Rides Again!

2010-09-22T18:31:00.000-07:00

Betty White has been a star for many years, but now in her late 80s her career has skyrocked since guest-hosting Saturday Night Live.

We've just added my classic interview with the comic actress at billboggs.com and I'm delighted to present it here for readers of this blog & fans of Betty—enjoy!

Speaking News & TV Notes

2010-09-14T15:34:00.000-07:00

On Monday, September 20, I will be delivering a keynote address at
The Rotary Club of New York at the Harvard Club in Manhattan. The theme is GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO IN LIFE? I'll sign books and do Q & A as part of the luncheon.

TV NEWS:
On Wednesday, September 15th, I will be interviewing "Queen of
Swing," Norma Miller" at Harlem's historic Lennox Lounge. Norma is
recognized as the greatest living swing dancer and a pioneer of that
dance form. She is the subject of a brilliant new documentary "Queen
of Swing," by the acclaimed director, John Biffar. The interview is
for the national PBS show MY GENERATION, for which I am correspondent.

In addition to her work as a dancer, Norma played a key role in
helping to break down barriers facing black performers alongside her
contemporaries Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and Sammy Davis, Jr.

Interview with a Comic Legend

2010-08-29T15:55:00.000-07:00

We just posted some new videos to http://www.billboggs.com/ — including my classic interview with Jerry Lewis. As a treat for followers of this blog I'm also presenting the video clip here. Enjoy!

Good News—Another Cruise!

2010-07-10T10:27:00.001-07:00

Today I'm off to Copenhagen to celebrate my birthday, and then on to the Crystal Symphony where I'm the celebrity speaker on a cruise through Norway and Findland ports up to the Polar ice cap.

Can't think of a better way to escape the heatwave in Manhattan.

Have a great July!

Latest Rave for TALK SHOW CONFIDENTIAL

2010-07-01T13:10:00.000-07:00

This just in:

COOL JAZZ FOR A HOT SUMMER

2010-06-22T14:54:00.000-07:00

Just in time for the heat-wave... we've got a special treat for you over at billboggs.com — masters of jazz in performance—plus interviews—from the Newport Jazz Festival in New York (1979).

Here's a rare opportunity to catch jazz legends Bobby Short, Gerry Mulligan, Milt Hinton, Eddie Palmieri, Tito Puente, Bucky Pizzarelli, and Barbara Carroll playing together for the first time. In addition to some great sounds, you can view myTV interviews with co-producer Joyce Wein, Gerry Mulligan, film historian David Chertok, Bobby Short, Gerry Mulligan, and Eddie Palmieri.

Talk about a blast from the past! Here's a direct link to the complete video. You can also view short individual clips.

Enjoy the music and stay cool!

The One & Only Bing!

2010-06-17T21:05:00.000-07:00

I'm delighted to announce we've finally digitized excerpts of my classic TV interview with the lengendary Bing Crosby. This is television history I know you won't want to miss—and it's on my web site now.

CLICK HERE to watch the video.

More Interviews & the tables are turned!

2010-06-15T12:14:00.001-07:00

I'm pleased to announce we're kicking Summer off with 5 classic video additions at http://www.billboggs.com/

Clips include two with Brooke Shields—one when she was just 11-years old. In the other clip, the tables get turned and Brooke interviews yours truly. How's that for a switch!

Other videos include my interview with actress/writer Carrie Fisher; a chat with singer/actress Phylicia Rashad; and a special "Theatrical Brunch" featuring George Abbott, Anita Loos, Harold Clurman, Vincent Sardi, and Robert Whitehead.

Enjoy the videos and have a great summer!

RAVE REVIEW!

2010-06-14T11:15:00.001-07:00

The above is just an excerpt... you can read the complete review in PDF format by CLICKING HERE

Dudley, Meredith, Richard, Bobby & Joy...Oh My!

2010-05-20T21:44:00.000-07:00

A merry batch of 5 classic videos have just been added to the army of stars & celebrities on www.billboggs.com

Don't miss my lively TV interviews with Dudley Moore, Meredith Vieira, Richard Simmons, Robert Kennedy, Jr., and Joy Behar.

Good time for a Spring Break. Enjoy!

"75" & Going Strong!

2010-05-03T21:48:00.000-07:00

I'm pleased to report we've just reached a milestone on my web site, billboggs.com — 75 video interviews!

New entries include Boomer Esiason, Kathy Lee Gifford, Maury Povich, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stohler, Wynoma Judd, and Swami Satchidananda.

You'll find all 75 videos like a candy sampler right on my front page, ready for your viewing pleasure and just a mouse-click away.

It's 75 and counting, because we're still adding to this classic collection.

Hope you'll visit the site soon and catch a bit of TV history—you won't find these gems anywhere else.

Enjoy!

"Everyone Talks About the Weather, but..."

2010-04-09T10:57:00.000-07:00

...Al Roker does something about it! And a lot more. My interview with Al just aired on the syndicated TV show MY GENERATION. If you missed it, you can catch our lively conversation on my web site right here (Weather permitting, of course).

Latest News

2010-03-12T09:41:00.001-08:00

This month I'm interviewing CNBC star Maria Bartiromo at the NYSE for My Generation.I'm also interviewing TV personality Daisy Fuentes— a hard-driving fundraiser for St. Judes/Pediatric Cancer. My Generation is now a nationally syndicated show on PBS.

I'll announce air dates right here when I've got them. Stay tuned and have a great weekend!

Vintage Interview with Robert Duvall

2010-03-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

Below is the text of today's Press Release, courtesy of Eric Warren:

Press Release

Press inquiries:
Eric Warren
ewarren@rocketboymedia.com
805-796-7526

Bill Boggs Announces Posting of Vintage Interview with
“Crazy Heart“ co-star on www.billboggs.com
___________________________________________
Actor Robert Duvall, Executive Producer of “Crazy Heart,”
Himself Won Best Actor for 1983’s “Tender Mercies”

NEW YORK, NY – March 9, 2010 – Bill Boggs, legendary television personality, food and wine expert and motivational speaker announced today that several important new ideos have been posted at:

www.billboggs.com/duvall_vid.htm

including a vintage interview with Robert Duvall, the legendary Hollywood star who plays 2010 Best Actor Academy Award ™ winner Jeff Bridges’ mentor in the multiple Oscar™-winning film “Crazy Heart.” Boggs noted that Duvall, who was Executive Producer of the film, won a best actor nod in for his portrayal of a down-and-out country singer in the 1983 film “Tender Mercies.”

“I really enjoyed sharing good food with Bob, and interviewing him for my show ‘Corner Table,’” Boggs comments. “He was funny, candid and most importantly, shared some interesting anecdotes about his experiences making some of the greatest films ever produced in the US,including ‘The Godfather.’ This segment clearly shows why Bob is not just a highly regarded actor, but a genuinely warm and delightful man.”

In addition to this segment featuring Duvall, visitors to www.billboggs.com can view dozens of classic television interviews with some of the greatest entertainment, political and sports figures of the twentieth century, including Martha Stewart, Yul Brynner, Sammy Davis,Jr., Tennessee Williams, Julia Child, Michael Douglas, Howard Stern and many others. These video segments are culled from Boggs’ decades of experience conducting candid, sometimes highly personal interviews for television programs such as “Midday Live with Bill Boggs,” “WNBC's Weekend Today In New York,” “Bill Boggs' Corner Table” on The Food Network, and others.

As the second decade of the new millennium dawns,Boggs continues to leverage his interviewing skills for the syndicated show “My Generation.” In addition to television work,Boggs is a noted food and wine expert, as well as a sought-after corporate motivational speaker, and the creator of the one-man Broadway show “Talk Show Confidential,” now in its seventh season off-Broadway.

About Bill Boggs
WHAT four-time Emmy Award-winning TV host and entertainment industry insider has been a major figure in the lifestyle, food, travel, consumer, sports, news, and celebrity reporting arenas for more than 25 years and is bestselling author and sought-after motivational speaker? Bill Boggs. As host of the New York based Midday Live with Bill Boggs and WNBC's Weekend Today In New York (along with the long-running Food Network hit, Bill Boggs' Corner Table), Bill has interviewed many of the most notable personalities of our time - including cultural icons, presidents, international leaders, writers, athletes, celebrity chefs, and food critics— not to mention a movie star or two! Bill is also author of the best-selling motivational book “Got What it Takes? Successful People Reveal How They Made it to the Top” (HarperCollins). To find out more, visit http://www.billboggs.com/.

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Bound to Please

2010-03-08T10:12:00.001-08:00

What a wild night it was when shock jock Howard Stern appeared on my syndicated show, COMEDY TONIGHT. Thanks to Howard I wound up bound and gagged in bondage gear on the air. Over the years hundreds of people have mentioned this memorable (and very funny) bit of TV history, so I finally tracked down the tape and we've put the clip on my web site at www.billboggs.com - check it out.

We've also added classic clips featuring my interviews with Jerry Stiller, Christina Crawford, Robert Duvall, and film director Dino De Laurentiis.

Have fun!

It's the Big "50"!

2010-02-10T11:50:00.000-08:00

Five more classic videos have just been launched on my web site, http://www.billboggs.com/ —bringing the total to 50, with more on the way. The latest clips include interviews with actress Jane Fonda; Joseph Heller (author of Catch-22); actor Jack Lemmon; actor/producer Michael Douglas; and two great boxers, Rocky Graziano and Chuck Wepner.

If you're snowed-in, it's a good excuse to relax and watch these golden moments...and there's no "Catch-22" — admission is free!

Update: More Classic Interviews Are "Live"!

2010-02-05T10:31:00.000-08:00

Head on over to www.billboggs.com and catch my interviews with Whoopi Goldberg, Chuck Mangione, Bill Cosby, Art Carney, and Don King.

A lot more classics are coming to the site, too, so stay tuned.

Have a great weekend!

What's Cooking This Week?

2010-01-30T12:31:00.000-08:00

Here's what's cooking....

My video segment "Being a Successful Culinary Journalist and Television Host with Bill Boggs" is airing online at Behind the Burner this week.

Hope you can check it out. Here's the link.

Enjoy!

Zero Hour

2010-01-28T08:24:00.001-08:00

Here I am with my friend Jim Brochu, currently starring Off Broadway in his one-man play ZERO HOUR, about the life of Zero Mostel.

Breaking News!

2010-01-22T16:36:00.000-08:00

I have some important news. Beginning Sunday, January 24th and continuing through Saturday, January 30th, Joseph Abboud will donate a portion of the proceeds generated from the sale of all Joseph Abboud suiting purchased at any of Nordstrom’s 181 stores nationwide including Nordstrom Rack stores as well as online at Nordstrom.com to Doctors Without Borders. I wear Abboud clothing and Joseph was one of the 44 people I interviewed about success in my recent book, Got What it Takes? If you've read this please spread the word...

Bill Speaks!

2010-01-21T10:13:00.000-08:00

February is looking to be a busy month.

I'll be speaking to Vistage International—(the world's largest CEO organization)—groups in Connecticut, Long Island, Baltimore and Florida.

For more information on my speaking engagements, please visit www.billboggsspeaks.com

That's Entertainment!

2010-01-13T10:49:00.001-08:00

I'm happy to report we've just added 5 new "classics" at www.billboggs.com

You can view my interviews with Penn & Teller, Brian Dennehy, Lou Reed,Richard Belzer, and Donny & Marie Osmond. Magicians, rock stars, comedians, actors, & entertainers in one fell swoop. All this, plus about 35 other celebrity interviews currently online.

New content is being added each week so please visit the site often. I promise you're in for a treat.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-01T22:13:00.001-08:00

A Happy New Year to all from table side at the River Cafe, Brooklyn, NY (1/1/10)

Mom & Daisy

2009-12-21T19:33:00.000-08:00

Here's a photo of my mother, Helene, and the family pet, Daisy Boggs, ready to enjoy the holidays. Hope you all have a great one!

And then there were 30...

2009-12-15T09:34:00.000-08:00

We've just added five new video interviews on BillBoggs.com bringing the current total to 30.

It's a smorgasbord of stars!

Recent updates include Redd Foxx, Andrew Dice Clay with Dr. Brothers (quite an odd couple!), Sophia Loren, Joan Rivers, and Little Richard.

If you need relief from the holiday stress, swing by the site and catch a few of these classic clips.

Enjoy!

A Holiday Gift For Rock 'n Roll Lovers

2009-12-12T20:44:00.000-08:00

Here's an advance preview of my interview with Rock legend Little Richard which will appear on my site next week....

The Magic Number: 25

2009-12-12T20:18:00.000-08:00

Why 25? Because you'll find 25 classic videos for viewing on the front page at BillBoggs.com

We just launched my TV interviews with Chuck Norris, Yul Brynner, and Placido Domingo.

The number twenty-five is just the beginning... we have a lot more goodies waiting in the wings.

I suggest you drop by the site regularly and you're sure to be pleasantly surprised. There's a whole evening's worth of videos there, so keep that in mind when you get bored surfing.

Meanwhile, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a happy, heathly 2010. May all your dreams come true!

—Bill

Performance Cancelled

2009-11-25T09:04:00.000-08:00

Due to a personal family emergency I've had to cancel the performance of Talk Show Confidential for next Tuesday night. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon.

—Bill

Lisbon or Bust!

2009-11-10T09:40:00.000-08:00

I'm heading for Lisbon on November 11th—a southern Trans-Atlantic crossing on the acclaimed Crystal Serenity ship. On board I'm the so-called "celebrity speaker" and will give a couple of talks and enjoy stopping at the Azores, then five days at sea...then Grand Turk...a day at sea, and disembarking in Miami. Aboard will be a 16-piece orchestra playing throughout the journey, so it's "the redeeming power of music and the sea" for 12 days.

Sounds like a vacation to me.

THE MAIN EVENT is "Live"

2009-11-08T10:29:00.001-08:00

We've just launched an exciting video of the historic roundtable I did with World Championship boxers Floyd Patterson, Rocky Graziano, Jake LaMotta, and Jose Torres. This was the only TV appearance of these four together and the show was, well, a knockout.

You can catch the action here: billboggs.com

Advantage McEnroe

2009-11-07T08:34:00.000-08:00

It's match point at billboggs.com so don't miss the action—we've launched two classic videos from my archives: tennis champ John McEnroe and the unsinkable Shirley MacLaine.

I think you'll enjoy these interviews, so tune-in at your leisure.

Mixed doubles, anyone?

JAMES BOND BARES ALL!

2009-10-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

Okay, so maybe 007 didn't bare all, but actor Sean Connery revealed his tattoo to me—a TV scoop. You can catch this rare clip on the front page at http://www.billboggs.com/

As I've mentioned in previous posts, we're in the process of stocking my web site with many classic TV interviews from the Boggs' Archive. It's exciting to see these clips reborn on the Web, and I think you'll enjoy them. We're launching both full-length video interviews as well as snippets. And speaking of which, we just posted an illuminating moment from my interview with actor Dustin Hoffman. Click here to view.

Lots more coming!

Today's Big Splash on Page Six

2009-10-20T09:39:00.000-07:00

I made the New York Post's notorious PAGE SIX again. Here's the scoop:

A big mismatch of Boggs vs. Phelps

TV personality Bill Boggs, who used to swim competitively, was doing laps yesterday at the New York Athletic Club when he noticed "the guy next to me is like a shark . . . he's pushing off the wall swimming the length of the pool under water, while kicking on his back. 'Hmm,' I think, 'this guy's good,' " Boggs says. "We hit the wall together at one point and I give it all I've got to stay with him, and after three strokes I look up and he's already coming back." The speed demon left the pool before Boggs finished, and when Boggs got out, the attendant told him, "You were trying to race Michael Phelps."

NEW VIDEOS are "live" online!

2009-10-14T23:01:00.000-07:00

The joint is jumping, as they say... we've launched several classic video clips on my site: http://www.billboggs.com/

Don't miss these rare clips featuring Sammy Davis, Jr., George Burns, Natalie Wood, Mario Cuomo, Lucie Arnez & Desni Arnez, Jr., with lots more celebrities and stars to follow. Remember, all these videos are FREE for your viewing pleasure, so I suggest you bookmark the site and visit frequently.

Pass the word and have fun!

Interview with James Brown Launches

2009-10-13T12:08:00.001-07:00

My interview with legendary Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer James Brown is available for viewing on my sight: http://www.billboggs.com/

This is definitely a "blast from the past."

Enjoy!

Happy Blast from the Past!

2009-10-13T09:55:00.000-07:00

Trevor Boggs gets a swimming lesson at Disney World from Dad...

Al Roker Interview Coming Soon

2009-10-08T11:51:00.001-07:00

My TV interview with famed forecaster Al Roker for MY GENERATION will air soon. It will then be available viewing my web site, so stay tuned.

Hope you'll check it out (weather permitting)... :)

Rave Review

2009-10-01T12:12:00.000-07:00

Here's a nice review of my recent talk before the Princeton Chamber of Commerce.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
September Restart: A Glitzy Bartlett

When Bill Boggs spoke at September's Princeton Chamber lunch, I came away with one solid tip for restarting my life: Every day, he said, when you get up, take one minute to write or think the one thing you need to know. You know what you need to do – affirm it.

I haven’t quite decided what that “one thing” would be for me, but Boggs says his first affirmation was “I am unafraid.” Fear can hold us back, he said, quoting Anna Quindlen, who – though a very successful journalist – admits she is still afraid the fraud police will come and catch her out. “Write down your doubts, fold them up, put them in your pocket and get oBn with your life. Cultivate the opportunity to be less afraid – or unafraid.”

The entertaining actor and talk show star shared a bunch of tips on how to achieve success and overcome adversity, drawn from his book “Got What It Takes: Successful People How They Made It to the Top."

When I bought it I realized “He’s written the People magazine version of ‘Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations,’ originally collected by John Bartlett (1820 to 1905). If you were a speech writer, or a preacher, or any kind of mass media writer who needs quickie 21st century anecdotes, this is the book for you. Nothing is really new here. Almost all the quotes are standard self-help fare.

The difference is the glitz factor: Boggs quotes movie stars (Brooke Shields and Renee Zellweger), sports figures (Joe Torre and Jeff Lurie), entrepreneurs (Craig Newmark and Donald Trump), TV celebrities (Bill O’Reilly and Matt Lauer), fashion designers (Joseph Aboud and Diane von Furstenberg) and a dozen more, and he sets their aphorisms in the context of their oh-so-famous lives.

Just like the 18th-century quotation quoter said, “I have gathered a posie of other men’s flowers, and nothing but the thread that binds them is mine own.”Now if I can just figure out what is the ONE thing above all others that I need to remind myself about this morning. Maybe it's Don't Blog Before Breakfast.

Looking at Bill Boggs' book again, I may have given the impression that it is only quotations. Actually, it has mini bios of each person quoted, and each quote is set into the context of the anecdote taken from the interview. So yes, you can get a Bartlett's quote, but you also get a mini-story, like those 50-word Reader's Digest anecdotes...

Joshua Bell Interview

2009-09-28T12:11:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow I'm interviewing acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell about his new CD, At Home with Friends, at his home in Manhattan with Marvin Hamlisch. The CD is a collaboration on duets with Sting, Josh Grobin, Chris Botti, Marvin and several others. This for the syndicated MY GENERATION TV show. Should be fun.

I'll let you know when the show is scheduled to air.

Stay tuned!

Video Tibit—Julia Childs!

2009-09-02T16:17:00.000-07:00

We're getting close to the launch of our exciting new Videos page at BillBoggs.com.

We'll be featuring classic interviews with Martha Stewart, Brooke Shields, James Brown, Tennessee Williams, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Yul Brynner, and many, many more. In fact, we'll be adding rare clips on a regular basis, so I suggest you bookmark the page and visit often: www.billboggs.com/videos

If you visit the video page now, you can catch a preview of my chat with Julia Childs. I don't
want to give anything away, but here's a hint:

"Hail Caesar!"

Enjoy!

Summer Updates & Whom You Know

2009-07-27T08:24:00.000-07:00

Hope you're having a great summer and gearing up for those Dog Days of August. I'll be in Washington, DC on August 12th, presenting my 3-hour interactive seminar, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?, to CEO's who are members of Vistage, the world's largest Chief Executive Organization.

On August 22nd, I'm giving a GOT WHAT IT TAKES? talk at the Sharon, Connecticut Country Club.

For now, there's a nice write-up about my book on the popular WHOM YOU KNOW blog so I hope you'll pay a visit.

Stay cool and have a Happy August!

NEW article featured in BLACK TIE INTERNATIONAL

2009-05-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

Hope you can pick up a copy of the new issue of BLACK TIE INTERNATIONAL—can't miss it—the cover features George Clooney. Inside you'll find my latest article "Save the Best for Last!"

The isue is sure to sell out quickly, so if you miss it, visit www.billboggs.comas as a PDF version will be available for download soon.

Happy May!

"The Piano is going with us..."

2009-04-07T12:27:00.000-07:00

From today's PAGE SIX:

BEST SPEAKER OF THE YEAR!

2009-02-13T09:52:00.000-08:00

Well, the results aren't in just yet, but the good news is I've been nominated by AMERICAN ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE for "Best Speaker of the Year."

I'm honored.

Stay tuned!

Success Strategies of the Rich & Famous

2009-02-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

My feature article, Success Strategies of the Rich and Famous, has just appeared in PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT magazine. You can view a cool Flash presentation of the entire issue here or download the article in PDF format.

Happy Reading!

TAHITI or BUST!

2009-01-19T08:25:00.000-08:00

A quick post to let you know I'm heading off Wednesday on a 12-day cruise as guest "celebrity speaker" on the Crystal Serenity from LA to Tahiti.

Can't think of a better time to say bye-bye NYC... just check the wind chill factor.

I'll be sending posts from the ship so stay tuned and keep warm!

Talk Show Confidential - Performance Update

2009-01-18T14:36:00.001-08:00

News Flash

2009-01-14T15:53:00.000-08:00

Here's a flash from Peter Cincotti — featured in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?
If you're going to be in NYC on Jan. 27th, his performance is a great way to start 2009.

Happy New Year All!

My Generation Videos are "Live"

2008-12-03T09:57:00.000-08:00

If you've missed any of my celebrity interviews on MY GENERATION, you can catch up by clicking HERE.

Currently running: Carly Simon, Michael Feinstein, and LeRoy Neiman.

Check 'em out.

Oceans Away!

2008-11-19T22:44:00.000-08:00

I'm off on a transatlantic voyage on the Crystal Serenity... from Lisbon to Miami. I'm guest speaker on the ship. Should be fun, and a great time to take a break from the hectic pace of Manhattan.

I'll be posting some photos upon my return, so please stay tuned.

ATTENTION PERSIAN CAT FANS!

2008-10-28T13:07:00.001-07:00

"Roberto" will soon be joining the Boggs Family as a pet.

Lookin' good, Roberto Boggs.

Guess who turns 122 years old next week?

2008-10-27T13:43:00.000-07:00

Not artist LeRoy Neiman, but his recent subject The Statue of Liberty. LeRoy was the subject of a profile I did for the MY GENERATION TV show (you can see it at http://www.billboggs.com/) and he just finished this lovely portrait to coincide with Lady Liberty's 122nd birthday—thought you'd like to see it.

Music for the Presidential Election

2008-10-16T12:56:00.000-07:00

Here's the best new song I've heard in a long time—"Teenage America" by Peter Cincotti whom I interviewed for my book Got What it Takes?

Click to hear the song

Unwanted Coworker

2008-10-14T11:52:00.000-07:00

On a beautiful NY day with my windows wide open... a large pigeon landed on my air conditioner and flew into my apartment in the middle of a conversation with my webmaster, Derek Pell. --"THERE'S A PIGEON IN HERE!" I yelled... actually trying to continue the conversation and get rid of the bird at the same time. Let's just say the multi-tasking didn't work.

I see hundreds of pigeons every day in Central Park across from where I live, but actually having one panic in your home office is not a pleasant thing. Think flapping wings, flying feathers and pigeon shit—all in time to the band playing RAG MAMA RAG in the background.

It took me 10 minutes to actually capture the thing between two pieces of cardboard—(they ARE full of germs, right?)—and shove it out the window. I called Derek back and he said—"POST IT!"

Carly & Dakota Interviews on MY GENERATION

2008-10-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

My interview with Carly Simon is scheduled to air on 11/18 and Dakota Jackson on 11/25.
Both are slated for 3PM on Comcast and Direct TV. Hope you'll catch 'em.

BOGGS' BLOG

I Will Be On XM Talk Radio 168 Live This Saturday

BILL BOGGS SPEAKS has a New Look!

Travel Photos from Lisbon

Happy New Year!

Natalie Wood

Joe Frazier

I left my heart...

A Great Show!

A Tidbit from Page Six Today!

Talent Scout

Tennis, anyone?

Goodnight, Irene

GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Leadership Workshop

Gala Team-Building Event at Maritime Parc

Breaking News

Borgo Finocchieto, Tuscany 2011

"The Creative Process" - New Video Online!

MY GENERATION Norminated for Emmy!

5 New Videos are "Live"

New Videos Launched!

Swing into Spring

Molly, Daisy, Leslie, Fergie (& Cheech, oh my!)

"The Creative Process"

Hot Meals

New Vids in Town

February Highlights

ALL STARS ARRIVE ON SUPER BOWL SUNDAY!

"Fun at Food Network" Luncheon

Full Moon Shadow, NYC

Steve Ross at Oak Room

Tweet-Tweet

Winter 2011, New York (photo by B.B.)

Happy New Year!

Fundraiser at Rauschenberg's Studio

I'm Back!

New Videos

My Classic Interview with CHRISTOPHER REEVE

TRASH TALK & Other Memorable Videos

Historic Interview with the late DINO DE LAURENTIIS

"Singing Party"

Sinatra Lives!

Helen Hayes, Martin & Gish, Oh My!

Video Smörgåsbord - Over 100 Classics are "Live"

Betty White Rides Again!

Speaking News & TV Notes

Interview with a Comic Legend

Good News—Another Cruise!

Latest Rave for TALK SHOW CONFIDENTIAL

COOL JAZZ FOR A HOT SUMMER

The One & Only Bing!

More Interviews & the tables are turned!

RAVE REVIEW!

Dudley, Meredith, Richard, Bobby & Joy...Oh My!

"75" & Going Strong!

"Everyone Talks About the Weather, but..."

MORE CLASSIC VIDEOS ARE "LIVE"!

Latest News

Vintage Interview with Robert Duvall

Bound to Please

It's the Big "50"!

Update: More Classic Interviews Are "Live"!

What's Cooking This Week?

Zero Hour

Breaking News!

Bill Speaks!

That's Entertainment!

More Classic Videos Are "Live"

Happy New Year!

Mom & Daisy

And then there were 30...

A Holiday Gift For Rock 'n Roll Lovers

The Magic Number: 25

Performance Cancelled

Lisbon or Bust!

THE MAIN EVENT is "Live"

Advantage McEnroe

JAMES BOND BARES ALL!

Today's Big Splash on Page Six

NEW VIDEOS are "live" online!