Dog Days?

I know it's not August, but the days are still mild, and that's a good excuse to give my dogs, PIP & Daisy, a little face-time on this blog.

Besides, they love the attention. (Click on the image for a larger view.)

Abruzzo Newso

Here are my latest travel plans....

On Sept. 12th I'm off to the beautiful Abruzzo region of Italy for a five-day getaway to visit my lifelong friend Joe D'Antony—who just purchased his family's ancestral home in the village of Abruzzo.

Can't wait to see him.

Stay tuned for photos.

Cover Story: Jeff Zucker

NBC Universal president and C.E.O. Jeff Zucker is on the cover of the current issue of Condé Nast Portfolio.

Jeff has a plan to rescue network TV and if anybody can pull that off, he's the one to do it.

You can learn how Jeff became so successful in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top—So You Can, Too!

The paperback edition is on sale here.

Joy-ous News!

I'm interviewing Joy Behar, star of ABC-TV's ''THE VIEW" on Wednesday, Sept.10th, at the Friars Club in New York for the syndicated ''MY GENERATION'' television show.

Lots to talk about, hope you can tune in.

News Flash!

I'll be joining speakers Regis Philbin, Shirley Maclaine, Magic Johnson, Cal Ripkin, Jr. and Martina Navratilova at the AARP "Life@50+ National Event and Expo in Washington, DC. Looks like fun.

I'll also be speaking on Thursday, September 4th at 12:30 pm on the subject "Got what it takes...to get where you want to go in life?" at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Shaping up to be a busy Fall.

In the meantime, I wish you all a happyLabor Day!

Carol Campbell Boggs Hits The NY Times!

I'm pleased to report that my talented wife, Carol Campbell Boggs, is featured in today's New York Times. The article -- Thinking of You (Especially the Media Buyers) -- by Stuart Elliiot appears in the Business / Advertsing section. I'll put a downloadable PDF on http://www.billboggs.com/ soon, but here's a LINK TO THE ARTICLE.

Congrats, Carol!

News from Beijing!

The world's No. 1 player was upset in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tournament here Thursday night by American James Blake. Blake defeated Roger Federer's 6-4, 7-6 (2), marking the first time he had ever beaten Federer, although he had always gone into the matches with an upbeat attitude.

What motivates Blake and some secrets to his success can be found in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES? click here

Norman Lear's DECLARE YOURSELF

Norman Lear (one of the celebrities I interviewed for my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?) is in the news today-on the front page of The New York Times arts section regarding his major initiative DECLARE YOURSELF--his youth-oriented voter registration organization.

Heres the LINK to the article.

Here's a LINK to my book site.

Brooke Shields Looks Smashing!

Brook Shields got plenty of attention recently at the 2008 Tony Awards. What a beauty!

Find out how the stunning actress/model achieved her dreams by reading GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top--So You Can, Too!

The new paperback edition is on sale here.

Clive Davis is Retiring

Clive Davis, founder and head of Arista Records, one of the most successful labels in the record industry, is retiring. How did he achieve such success? You'll find some of his secrets in my book, GOT WHAT IT TAKES?: Successful People Reveal How They Made It to the Top--So You Can, Too!

The new paperback edition is on sale here.

"My Generation" Web Page Launches!

I'm pleased to announce the launch of our new "My Generation" web page at www.billboggs.com It highlights the TV show of the same name for which I'm celebrity correspondent. Now you can sample HD video excerpts from my celebrity interviews right on your computer screen.

We're currently featuring "Michael Feinstein at Steinway Hall" and "In the Studio with Artist LeRoy Neiman."

Of course I hope you can catch each show when it airs on TV, but now if you miss an episode you can always visit the web page and view highlights.

Forthcoming guests include Broadway composer Charles Strouse; Ex chef John Doherty (Waldorf Astoria); rock legend Carly Simon; furniture designer Dakota Jackson, and many, many more.

I think you'll find "My Generation" appeals to all generations.

Be sure and tune in!

Cousin Brucie!

Photo by Bobby Bank

I hosted the Friars Celebrity Interview series with the legendary Cousin Brucie—an hour, one-on-one interview about his career, with stories about Elvis, his introducing the Beatles at Shea stadium, and the evolution of rock music.

Here's a tidbit:

I asked him: "If you could place one year of rock music in a time capsule for future generations which year would you pick?"

"1965—it built on the foundation of American rock from the 50's and was open to include the English wave and the West Coast sound."

By the way, Dick Clark's answer to the same question was 1957.

Both were memorable years.

INTERVIEW WITH JUDY COLLINS

Hi All!



Lots of news to report today. My interview with Judy Collins will appear on "MY GENERATION" on July 17th. Mark your calendars.


Two days later I'm headed for Monte Carlo on the Crystal Serenity...the cruise is billed as Mediterranean Masterpiece, which is apt when you check out the itinerary below:




















Will report again soon before we set sail. Hope you all have a great summer!

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)

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!

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!

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.

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!

WE HEAR . . . WE HEAR . . .!

Made today's New York Post -- PAGE SIX!

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.