My Classic Radio Interviews With The Stars Volume One (ebook)

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From 1994 to 2008, I was the host of The Michael Dante Classic Celebrity Talk Show in Palm Springs, California. My wife, Mary Jane and I recorded 265 captivating radio interviews with the top classic celebrities from the world of entertainment and sports. Together, known as ‘Team Dante,’ we developed and co-produced a unique one-of-a-kind radio show. This exceptional collection is a personal experience; an insight into the lives of some of the world’s most creative, intelligent and famous people.

There were two things I learned very quickly about hosting a radio show with celebrity stars from motion pictures, television, stage, sports and entertainment. First and foremost, you have to do your homework. Be prepared to know who you are talking with, their background, accomplishments, likes and dislikes. Second, is listening. I wish I had learned earlier in my career as an actor, the art of listening. I learned along the way, how important it was to listen and be less concerned about what I had to say. I learned that when you listen, to listen more.

I was fortunate during my career in Hollywood and beyond, to get to know and work with so many outstanding, legendary people, to call them my friends and to be able to share our conversations with these nostalgic interviews. The stories about their lives and careers have been preserved herein for all generations to enjoy, in perpetuity. Some are still with us and some are gone, but none will ever be forgotten.

"Nice guys finish first.
"That’s one message to come out loud and clear when reading Michael Dante’s informative and entertaining new book, “My Classic Radio Interviews With The Stars - Volume One.”
"Michael Dante was featured in PRIMO’s 2017 First Edition, near the time he was given the ultimate tribute. His hometown of Stamford, Connecticut named a street after him - Michael Dante Way. He is a man of many talents. He is a film and television star, a former professional baseball player, with natural athleticism in his blood, and, add to that, a writer of two novellas; the first is based on his Winterhawk film character titled “Winterhawk’s Land,” and the second is about the Civil War, titled “Six Rode Home.” Now comes a book about Michael’s radio expertise to encompass the years he hosted his own show for an international following.
"From 1994 to 2008, Michael teamed up with his wife, of 25 years, Mary Jane, to produce an array of radio interviews with America’s top celebrities. Mary Jane had been a film technician and editor for Paramount, Disney and Universal studios and, thus, was in charge of production. Michael was the host who utilized his extensive Rolodex of co-stars in film and television, not to mention, friends he made along the way in professional sports, stage and live entertainment.
"Based out of Palm Springs, California, Michael and Mary Jane often traveled to a star’s home for a sit down interview. They produced 200 radio shows to cover the breadth of American entertainment. In “My Classic Radio Interviews,” readers will get a firsthand account of Michael’s interaction with many of the people we have watched and enjoyed over the years at movie houses and on television sets.
"A number of Italian Americans are featured in Michael’s book. Sharing a love for their ancestor’s homeland, such icons of entertainment enthusiastically spoke on radio with the author. The book highlights, among others, Michael’s interviews with Jerry Vale, Connie Francis, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Kay Ballard, James Farentino, Frankie Laine, Robert Loggia, Robert Forster and Connie Stevens. Of note, also, are sports figures who were on Michael’s show such as Yogi Berra, Tommy Lasorda, Andy Robustelli and Ken Venturi.
"Michael Dante’s “My Classic Radio Interviews with the Stars” is a treasure trove of fascinating recollections. The book captures the tried-and-true figures of film, television and sports who gave us so many years of wonderful entertainment. Michael gives us an outstanding book to celebrate his work as a kind and knowledgable interviewer of America’s greatest stars."
- F&L Primo