Monday, May 12, 2008
PAGE SIX
My recent 45 minute interview with Carly Simon for MY GENERATION yielded some very interesting stories, and one of them turned up today on PAGE SIX. Carly is promoting a new--and EXCELLENT CD--THIS KIND OF LOVE--which is being sold in Starbucks and should hit some charts. (click on the picture below for larger view)
Friday, April 11, 2008
Spring News Roundup
TRAVEL NEWS: I'm going to Thomasville, Ga to the Millpond Plantation next week for some R&R. It's one of the largest private plantations left in U.S.
TELEVISION NEWS: Interviewing furniture designer Dakota Jackson today for MY GENERATION TV SERIES. Upcoming interview guests include Carly Simon, composer Charles Strouse, chef and TV personality Sara Moulton, and Judy Collins.
On June 3rd I'll be on SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR observing "FATHER'S DAY'S TRADITIONS"—I was a National Father of the Year in 2000.
FOOD WORLD NEWS: I'll be be on Satellite Media Tour giving tips on ''spring grilling" on April 23rd, and on May 15th hosting Visiting Chef Series at the Yale Club with chef Eric Hara, Executive Chef of ''David Burke and Dontella Restaurant" in NYC.
SPEAKING NEWS: I'm interviewing Cousin Bruce Morrow— the legendary radio personaility at the Friars Club in NYC on June 12th, and interviewing Lucie Arnaz at a luncheon event in Sommeville, NJ on June 11th.
Happy Spring!
TELEVISION NEWS: Interviewing furniture designer Dakota Jackson today for MY GENERATION TV SERIES. Upcoming interview guests include Carly Simon, composer Charles Strouse, chef and TV personality Sara Moulton, and Judy Collins.
On June 3rd I'll be on SATELLITE MEDIA TOUR observing "FATHER'S DAY'S TRADITIONS"—I was a National Father of the Year in 2000.
FOOD WORLD NEWS: I'll be be on Satellite Media Tour giving tips on ''spring grilling" on April 23rd, and on May 15th hosting Visiting Chef Series at the Yale Club with chef Eric Hara, Executive Chef of ''David Burke and Dontella Restaurant" in NYC.
SPEAKING NEWS: I'm interviewing Cousin Bruce Morrow— the legendary radio personaility at the Friars Club in NYC on June 12th, and interviewing Lucie Arnaz at a luncheon event in Sommeville, NJ on June 11th.
Happy Spring!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Spring is Here and So is the Paperback!
It's in the stores, everybody--the new paperback edition of my book:
GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top—So You Can, Too!
As mentioned in my pre-publication post, the subtitle has been changed to include the words "So You Can, Too!" It's a fine point of emphasis and it really nails down the aim of the book: to help you find success.
If you missed the orginal hardcover edition, I hope you'll grab the paperback for a discount on Amazon by CLICKING HERE.
Happy Spring Break to All!
GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top—So You Can, Too!
As mentioned in my pre-publication post, the subtitle has been changed to include the words "So You Can, Too!" It's a fine point of emphasis and it really nails down the aim of the book: to help you find success.
If you missed the orginal hardcover edition, I hope you'll grab the paperback for a discount on Amazon by CLICKING HERE.
Happy Spring Break to All!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
SPECIAL SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
Here's the complete text of a press release on my forthcoming special show:
‘Confidentially,’ a Special Presentation of Catch A Rising Star: ‘Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential’ April 5
Monticello, N.Y. (March 14, 2008) – Bill Boggs, a staple in New York City media for years, has something confidential to tell you on April 5. Actually, he’s got a lot of confidential things to tell you.
"Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential" (developed at the fabled John Houseman Theater in the spring of 2003) is a humorous and enlightening one-man show featuring stories, rare videos and songs about the world of television Boggs has inhabited for the past 30 years.
A special presentation of Catch A Rising Star, “Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential” comes to the Catch stage at Monticello Gaming and Raceway on Saturday April 5. This unique show, which is currently playing at the Triad Theater on West 72nd Street in New York City, is an experience like no other. Show time at Monticello is 8 p.m.
Boggs is a four-time Emmy Award winning television talk show host, a popular after-dinner speaker and master of ceremonies, an accomplished stage performer, a noted TV show producer and a frequently published journalist. His wide-ranging and diverse career has included hosting the seminal New York talk show, "MIDDAY LIVE WITH BILL BOGGS," for Metromedia and FOX for 12 years, and creating and hosting "BILL BOGGS CORNER TABLE" on Food Network since the network's debut in the mid-1990s.
In addition, Boggs has anchored the news for NBC-TV; and hosted "Comedy Tonight," a syndicated comedy show, for Fox Television; a game show, "All Star Anything Goes" for CBS-TV; and a live Saturday morning talk show," Saturday Morning Live," for Metromedia.
Boggs was the host and creator of the PBS television show, Home Cooked Classics. He's also currently serving as the energetic on stage force behind Simon Super Chefs Live, a 24-city culinary food and wine show presented around the country in Simon Malls. He pioneered the first-ever national restaurant review show, TV Diners on Food Network and he’s interviewed notable guests on CNBC's Let's Talk Stock and also on Historic Traveler and Freeze Frame (on the Travel Channel).
Boggs, who has also won acclaim on stage for his singing and story telling in the Off Broadway hit, "Our Sinatra," created and starred in "A Fine Romance," at New York's four-star "Restaurant Daniel.”
Boggs is indeed a noted food, lifestyle and travel authority, having interviewed and worked with many of the world's top restaurateurs and chefs, and has also appeared as himself in a dozen dramatic movie and TV show roles. In addition, he has authored a novel, "At First Sight," written for The New York Times and other prestigious national and international periodicals and served as the executive producer for both the groundbreaking "Morton Downey, Jr. Show" and "Court TV.”
Boggs has anchored live news shows for MSNBC and hosted "Freeze Frame" and "Historical Traveler" for the Travel Channel. He is the host of Showtime's "Boxing Report Update," and was seen in the Fall of 2002 in the new syndicated show, "House Beat.”
In 2007, HarperCollins published Boggs’ widely-praised book, Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top. The book is based on success secrets uncovered in his interviews with leaders in diverse fields—among those included in the book are Sir Richard Branson, Renee Zelwegger, Diane von Furstenberg, Clive Davis, Donald Trump, Matt Lauer, Joe Torre and many others. He is also a featured columnist for The Good Life Magazine, Crush Magazine and Black Tie International Magazine and has written several pieces for The New York Times.
Boggs brings all of his lifetime of work to the stage in “Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential.” Confidentially we can tell you that it will be an awesome night that won’t be forgotten.
For a full listing of the Catch schedule, check out the Catch website, http://www.catcharisingstar.com/, or go to http://www.monticellogamingandraceway.com/.
Tickets for the Bill Boggs show are $15 each. For ticket information about this and other shows at Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club at Monticello Gaming & Raceway, please call 845-794-4100, ext. 494, or toll-free 1-866-777-GAME, ext. 494, or visit http://www.catcharisingstar.com/ or http://www.monticellogamingandraceway.com/.
Monticello Gaming & Raceway, located on Route 17B in Monticello, N.Y., features more than 1,500 video gaming machines, the 350-seat Winner’s Circle Buffet, Mighty Mmmm Food Court, the 75-seat Lava Lounge and 250-seat showroom, HYPE, both featuring live entertainment. Monticello Gaming & Raceway is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For more information, please call toll free (866) 777-GAME. Must be 18 years or older to play video gaming machines. Please play responsibly.
‘Confidentially,’ a Special Presentation of Catch A Rising Star: ‘Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential’ April 5
Monticello, N.Y. (March 14, 2008) – Bill Boggs, a staple in New York City media for years, has something confidential to tell you on April 5. Actually, he’s got a lot of confidential things to tell you.
"Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential" (developed at the fabled John Houseman Theater in the spring of 2003) is a humorous and enlightening one-man show featuring stories, rare videos and songs about the world of television Boggs has inhabited for the past 30 years.
A special presentation of Catch A Rising Star, “Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential” comes to the Catch stage at Monticello Gaming and Raceway on Saturday April 5. This unique show, which is currently playing at the Triad Theater on West 72nd Street in New York City, is an experience like no other. Show time at Monticello is 8 p.m.
Boggs is a four-time Emmy Award winning television talk show host, a popular after-dinner speaker and master of ceremonies, an accomplished stage performer, a noted TV show producer and a frequently published journalist. His wide-ranging and diverse career has included hosting the seminal New York talk show, "MIDDAY LIVE WITH BILL BOGGS," for Metromedia and FOX for 12 years, and creating and hosting "BILL BOGGS CORNER TABLE" on Food Network since the network's debut in the mid-1990s.
In addition, Boggs has anchored the news for NBC-TV; and hosted "Comedy Tonight," a syndicated comedy show, for Fox Television; a game show, "All Star Anything Goes" for CBS-TV; and a live Saturday morning talk show," Saturday Morning Live," for Metromedia.
Boggs was the host and creator of the PBS television show, Home Cooked Classics. He's also currently serving as the energetic on stage force behind Simon Super Chefs Live, a 24-city culinary food and wine show presented around the country in Simon Malls. He pioneered the first-ever national restaurant review show, TV Diners on Food Network and he’s interviewed notable guests on CNBC's Let's Talk Stock and also on Historic Traveler and Freeze Frame (on the Travel Channel).
Boggs, who has also won acclaim on stage for his singing and story telling in the Off Broadway hit, "Our Sinatra," created and starred in "A Fine Romance," at New York's four-star "Restaurant Daniel.”
Boggs is indeed a noted food, lifestyle and travel authority, having interviewed and worked with many of the world's top restaurateurs and chefs, and has also appeared as himself in a dozen dramatic movie and TV show roles. In addition, he has authored a novel, "At First Sight," written for The New York Times and other prestigious national and international periodicals and served as the executive producer for both the groundbreaking "Morton Downey, Jr. Show" and "Court TV.”
Boggs has anchored live news shows for MSNBC and hosted "Freeze Frame" and "Historical Traveler" for the Travel Channel. He is the host of Showtime's "Boxing Report Update," and was seen in the Fall of 2002 in the new syndicated show, "House Beat.”
In 2007, HarperCollins published Boggs’ widely-praised book, Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top. The book is based on success secrets uncovered in his interviews with leaders in diverse fields—among those included in the book are Sir Richard Branson, Renee Zelwegger, Diane von Furstenberg, Clive Davis, Donald Trump, Matt Lauer, Joe Torre and many others. He is also a featured columnist for The Good Life Magazine, Crush Magazine and Black Tie International Magazine and has written several pieces for The New York Times.
Boggs brings all of his lifetime of work to the stage in “Bill Boggs Talk Show Confidential.” Confidentially we can tell you that it will be an awesome night that won’t be forgotten.
For a full listing of the Catch schedule, check out the Catch website, http://www.catcharisingstar.com/, or go to http://www.monticellogamingandraceway.com/.
Tickets for the Bill Boggs show are $15 each. For ticket information about this and other shows at Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club at Monticello Gaming & Raceway, please call 845-794-4100, ext. 494, or toll-free 1-866-777-GAME, ext. 494, or visit http://www.catcharisingstar.com/ or http://www.monticellogamingandraceway.com/.
Monticello Gaming & Raceway, located on Route 17B in Monticello, N.Y., features more than 1,500 video gaming machines, the 350-seat Winner’s Circle Buffet, Mighty Mmmm Food Court, the 75-seat Lava Lounge and 250-seat showroom, HYPE, both featuring live entertainment. Monticello Gaming & Raceway is open from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For more information, please call toll free (866) 777-GAME. Must be 18 years or older to play video gaming machines. Please play responsibly.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
BIG NEWS!—The paperback is almost here!
I'm excited to announce that HarperCollins is releasing the paperback edition of... (drum roll)GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To The Top—So You Can, Too!
on April 8th.
Eagle-eyed fans of this blog will have noticed that the new edition features a slight extension to the subtitle ("So You Can, Too!"). And, ultimately, that's what the book is all about—helping you achieve success.
I also pleased to report that advance orders for the book have already begun, and you can reserve your copy now on Amazon by CLICKING HERE.
A lot more exciting news to follow. Stay tuned!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Bill Boggs on TV
Check out my new video link on the front page at www.billboggs.com.
Or CLICK HERE to go directly to the video page.
It's in The Post!
That is, I'm in The New York Post today in Cindy Adams' column:
"TV's Bill Boggs, whose "Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top" is out in paperback next month, was careening through Midtown traffic holding an empty Burberry leash. Chasing after his dog, who'd somehow slipped his collar. He finally grabbed his hound safely, and Burberry even replaced Rover's fashionable plaid set. Bill's next might be "Successful People Reveal How They Made It Through Panic."
Only in New York, kids, only in New York."
"TV's Bill Boggs, whose "Got What It Takes?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top" is out in paperback next month, was careening through Midtown traffic holding an empty Burberry leash. Chasing after his dog, who'd somehow slipped his collar. He finally grabbed his hound safely, and Burberry even replaced Rover's fashionable plaid set. Bill's next might be "Successful People Reveal How They Made It Through Panic."
Only in New York, kids, only in New York."
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Upcoming Appearances
Once again, I'll be hosting a visiting chef dinner at the Yale Club Roof dining room. John Doherty, executive chef of the Wakdorf-Astoria will be in the spotlight. The menu will consist of courses he has prepared for the past four U.S. Presidents. (March 18th)
On June 12th I'm hosting a lunchtime interview series at the Friars Club of New York, with "Cousin" Bruce Morrow—the legendary radio DJ. It's sure to be fun.
Have a merry March!
On June 12th I'm hosting a lunchtime interview series at the Friars Club of New York, with "Cousin" Bruce Morrow—the legendary radio DJ. It's sure to be fun.
Have a merry March!
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Comedy Heaven
I attended a book party at the Time-Warner bldg. celebrating the release of Richard Zoglin's new book, Comedy At the Edge.
It was like being in comedy heaven... guests included Jerry Seinfeld, Danny Aiello, Richard Belzer, Robert Klein and many others. Here are few small snaps.
It was like being in comedy heaven... guests included Jerry Seinfeld, Danny Aiello, Richard Belzer, Robert Klein and many others. Here are few small snaps.
After the party Danny Aiello, Joe Amiel, Carol and I had a dinner at Elaines.
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Musical Notes: Last week saw a mesmerizing performance of Judy Collins at Cafe Carlyle.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
WOW: Bill Boggs sails with Crystal Cruises
My article on the recent cruise appears in the February 2008 issue of the online luxury travel magazine, WOWConfidential. If you missed the report on this page, CLICK HERE and check it out in WOW.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
"The blueberry pie approach to dealing with problems"
Writer Matthew Arnold Stern posted a nice entry about GOT WHAT IT TAKES? on his blog. You can read it here: http://www.matthewarnoldstern.com/sternblog/?p=56
Friday, January 18, 2008
"We Love Lucie!"
It was a lot of fun interviewing Lucie Arnaz for the Celebrity Luncheon series at The Friars Club this week. (The above photo was taken by Richard Lewin.) If you'd like to read more about it (and see additional photos), CLICK HERE and check out the feature on BroadwayWorld.com
Have a great weekend!
Friday, January 11, 2008
GOT WHAT IT TAKES? goes around the world!
Good news!
Foreign rights for my book GOT WHAT IT TAKES? have just been sold to Saudi Arabia, Korea, and Thailand!
It'll be fun to see the various cover designs from other countries and I'll post them here when they're available.
Looks like the the language of success is truly universal.
More soon!
Foreign rights for my book GOT WHAT IT TAKES? have just been sold to Saudi Arabia, Korea, and Thailand!
It'll be fun to see the various cover designs from other countries and I'll post them here when they're available.
Looks like the the language of success is truly universal.
More soon!
More Photos!
Happy New Year, All! 
Here are some more photos from my 3-week cruise from Lisbon through the Panama Canal on the Crystal Serenity.
Waiting to disembark at Azores
The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra playing for your dancing pleasure
Dorsey Band leader Buddy Morrow and vocalist Bryan Anthony
Heather deFrancisco, director of sales at Cambridge, who took us on a tour of the property situated on its own 30-acre peninsula
Sauvignon Blanc before a swim at Cambridge Beaches Resort
Snorkeling at Grand Turk
A wild Margarita on a calm day on St. Martin
Friday, December 28, 2007
New Photos From My Cruise
As promised, here are some pictures from my spectacular 3-week cruise from Lisbon through the Panama Canal on the Crystal Serenity. Nice to find some warmth in the sun this time of year -- enjoy!
Carol & I enjoying the bubbly splash of a formal night on board.
Ready set shop! (St. Martin)
Aruba!
Sunset, the Caribbean, formal night—It doesn't get much better than this.
Almost 7600 miles later nearing the end of a remarkable trip.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Holiday Greetings!
Just arrived back from my 3-week cruise on the Crystal Serenity in time to wish you all an early Happy New Year. 2007 was a good one for me, and I'm looking forward to 2008.
Busy schedule as usual. On Tuesday, December 11th , I'll be speaking at the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce. Then on Wed., Thurs., and Friday I'll be hosting THE CALL on NY1 Television. Hope you local viewers out there will have a change to tune in.
As promised, some photos from the cruise will be hitting this page soon, so be sure and check back.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
JOURNEY FROM LISBON
This Friday I'm off on a three week journey from Lisbon through the Panama Canal on the Crystal Serenity. Should be a lot of fun.Stay tuned for new posts and photos!
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Mark your calendar!
Just got word that the paperback edition of GOT WHAT IT TAKES? Successful People Reveal How They Made It To the Top will be out from HarperCollins in April, 2008. Looks like we've got a winter to get through first, but it's something I'm looking forward to.
In the meantime, you can still order a hardbound copy direct from Amazon by clicking HERE.
More soon!
In the meantime, you can still order a hardbound copy direct from Amazon by clicking HERE.
More soon!
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