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BransonWebcast Episode #37 Guest: Jeff Sallee Jeff Sallee s love of country music began as a very young boy. At the age of six, Jeff befriended one of country music s most influential artists, Buck Owens. Over the years, with Buck s encouragement, Jeff continued to develop as a performer and eventually found himself earning a living as a musician himself. When Buck Owens passed away on March 26, 2006, Jeff decided to keep his musical spirit alive by presenting an honorary show featuring many of Buck s greatest hits such as Tiger By The Tail, Act Naturally, Together Again, to name a few. Jeff Sallee s Classic Country Review plays on various dates at the Gene Williams Theater in Branson. Related Websites: Jeff Sallee Website, Gene Williams Theater ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #36 Guest: Bob Nelson Bob Nelson is one of the funniest human beings on the planet with a very successful career history on stage, television and film. Several years ago he made a conscious decision to put the success of his family before the success of his career. That decision created some career challenges during the short-term, but is paying off huge dividends for Bob and his family today. Starring in his own one-man show in Branson, the laughs are bigger than ever. It s truly a family affair, and he couldn t be happier. That s true success! Related Websites: BobNelson.com *We apologize, but due to technical difficulties, the audio on this episode is not the best quality. ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #35 Guest: Chris Myer Meet the Vice-President of Marketing for Myer Hotels, Chris Myer. Based in Branson, the family owned and operated company is celebrating 40 years of award-winning hospitality. From their first motel in O Neill, Nebraska to five luxury hotel properties in Branson, Missouri, Myer Hotels are recognized as premiere lodging locations for the millions of visitors who vacation here every year. Their Comfort Inn at Branson Meadows is one of only three finalists for Comfort Inn of the Year out of more than 1,360 worldwide. The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recognized the Comfort Inn & Suites as Small Business of the Year in 2008. Related Websites: MeyerHotels.com, iBranson.com, WhisperCove.com ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #34 Guest: T.J. Kuenster For over 30 years, T.J. Kuenster has worked closely with legendary entertainer Glen Campbell as his musical conductor, arranger and keyboard player. He continues to be involved in many of Glen s television, stage and recording projects. A highly respected studio musician and song writer, T.J. wrote Glen’s top ten contemporary gospel hit “The Greatest Gift of All.” He also wrote and produced songs for the popular Don Bluth animated films “All Dogs Go To Heaven” and “Rock-A-Doodle . TJ s touching holiday song Wings of Christmas, was written especially for the Hamner and Barber production, The Wings of Christmas which headlines the Hamner Barber Theater during the months of November and December. Amazon.com Widgets Related Websites: GlenCampbellshow.com, MeetGlenCampbell.com Amazon.com Widgets ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #33 Guest: Roger S. Baum On film, stage and print, the Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is without a doubt, the most beloved children s classic of all time. Roger S. Baum, continues the legacy started by his great-grandfather over 100 years ago by authoring more than 10 new Oz adventures. One of his novels, Dorothy of Oz, is currently in production as a major motion picture release by Box Office Productions III, LLC and Alpine Pictures starring actor Jim Belushi as the voice of the Cowardly Lion. Producer Bonne Radford has worked on many prestigious animated films such as An American Tail, Antz and Curious George, as well as many major motion pictures including ET, The Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Back to the Future and The Color Purple. Roger and his wife Charlene love the beauty of the Ozarks and reside in the Branson area full time where he continues to imagine new adventures in the wonderful land of Oz. Related Websites: TotoTooInc.com, Dorothy of Oz Movie , Alpine Pictures Amazon.com Widgets ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #32 Guest: Todd Oliver Of all the acts in the world of show business, how can you top a talking dog? The good folks at the Showboat Branson Belle share that opinion and for the past 11 years have featured ventriloquist Todd Oliver and his live canine sidekicks Irving, Lucy and Elvis as the headline entertainers aboard their popular attraction on Table Rock Lake. Todd s inventive routine with the dogs is only part of his repertoire of amazing vocal antics. His wholesome, clean comedy has been featured on many national tv shows and he is well known for his special, motivational programs for children. Related Websites: FunnyDog.com ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #31 Guest: Magic Reza Meet an outstanding young illusionist whose career is quickly levitating to the top of his field Magic Reza. Reza experienced early career opportunities performing in Branson, and is now touring the country with his own magical production show. His fresh, cutting-edge approach to magic has proven very popular, not only among college and university audiences, but also in large arenas and theaters throughout the USA. Related Websites: MagicReza.com, Reza on YouTube.com ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #30 Guest: Allen Edwards Allen Edwards is known as the Voice of Branson for good reason. His soothing vocal style is reminiscent of many musical legends, and Allen s music touches the hearts of all who hear him. After a successful career in law enforcement, Allen s decision to move to Branson, raise his family, and pursue a professional singing career has proven to be a good one. He has just completed 15 years performing in town and his 10th year headlining his own one-man show at the Allen Edwards Dining Showroom adjacent to the World s Largest Golden Corral Restaurant on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Related Websites: AllenEdwardsBranson.com ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #29 Guest: Lex Pearson Lex Pearson is one of those multi-talented entertainers who can do it all. From performing magic, riding a unicycle, and making balloon animals to full stage rigging of curtains, lights and sound, Lex has become an invaluable asset to many theatrical productions in Branson. As an illlusion builder, he has created props as large as an Elephant Vanish and as small as an electronic, micro-radio controlled Flea Circus. Lex is the in-house Illusion Manager for the Hamner Barber Variety Show, where he also performs his unique blend of comedy magic during his own intermission show. Related Websites: Hamner Barber Theater ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #28 Guest: Marshall Lytle A true pioneer in the world of Rock and Roll, Marshall Lytle is an original member of the world famous Bill Haley and the Comets and esteemed member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. The Comets recorded their #1 smash hit song Rock Around The Clock in 1954 and forever changed the direction of popular music around the world. Marshall and fellow Comet originals Dick Richards and Joey Ambrose are back on top once again as headliners at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater in Branson. Related Websites: TheOriginalComets.com, American Bandstand Theater, Smart Car  ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #27 Guest: Barbara Fairchild One of Branson s most beloved entertainers, Barbara Fairchild has been performing since the tender age of 5. In 1973 she was nominated for a Grammy when her recording, The Teddy Bear Song reached # 1 on the charts and became her signature tune. Along with her husband Roy Morris, Barbara devotes her attention to inspirational, gospel music with performances that take the dynamic couple across the country. They have a message to share that inspires and encourages others everywhere they go. For several years Barbara has been a spokesperson for Feed The Children, a sponsor for the Foster Grandparents Organization and is a member of Concerned Women Of America. Related Websites: BarbaraFairchild.com , Teddy Bear Song, Barbara Fairchild Music ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #26 Guest: Tony Hassini World President of the International Magicians Society (with over 37,000 members), Tony Hassini has influenced the art of magic across the world by honoring the best in the business with the prestigious Merlin Award for excellence in the art of magic. As a young, hearing impaired child from the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus, Tony found the courage to leave home at the tender age of 16 and travel to London, England in search of a better life. Unable to speak English, and washing dishes to earn a meager living, he stumbled across a local magic shop and his life changed forever. The art of magic gave him the self confidence and opportunity to become somebody special. His unique ability to combine magic with marketing brought him great success over the years including a very notable campaign he created for one of the largest fast food chains in the country, the Marvelous Magical Burger King. Tony is also Chairman and CEO of Distron Video Corporation, and has been an innovator on the leading edge of excellence in film, video, and DVD productions since 1973. Magic changed Tony Hassini s world and he, in turn, changed the world of magic! Related Websites: International Magicians Society, Distron Video Corporation ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #25 Guest: Lane Davis We re on the air with the Ozark s First Lady of Country Music Radio , Lane Davis. Her charm and warm on-air personality have not only touched the lives of her loyal listeners, but have also endeared her to the hundreds of celebrity entertainers she has interviewed throughout her career. Lane shares her personal story of determination to succeed as a radio announcer, and gives credit where credit is due. She also bravely discusses her recent health crisis in hopes of raising awareness for others who may suffer from similar circumstances without knowing. Related Websites: KBRS.net, LaneDavisRadio.com, PADcoalition.org ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #24 Guest: Doug Gabriel Whatever your taste in music is, you ll hear it all at the Doug Gabriel Show. From his powerful vocals to his amazing musical talents on piano and guitar, Doug has been sharing his talents with Branson audiences for over 21 years. In this interview, Doug chats about his upcoming projects, his talented family, and shares special memories of his father, Don Gabriel. You ll also see some highlight clips from Doug s show including his world famous Mufftar , a real guitar made from a 1969 Thunderbird muffler. Related Websites: DougGabriel.com, Mufftar.com ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #23 Guest: Bill and Randy Brooks Two of the most dynamic and powerful voices in the world of Gospel Music, The Brooks Brothers (Bill and Randy) have encouraged, enlightened and entertained millions the world over not only on stage, but on international television programs as well. Just back from a trip to Korea, Bill and Randy discuss their ground-breaking, musical production on the life of Jesus Christ which has set new entertainment standards of excellence not only in Branson, but also in New York City and around the globe. Related Websites: BrooksMusic.com, HisLifeMusical.com, His Life in New York ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #22 Guest: Penny Gilley Star of her own national TV Variety Show on RFD-TV, Penny Gilley certainly deserves the title, Sweetheart of Country Music. Her high-energy, power-packed stage show at the RFD-Theater in Branson is quickly becoming one of the more popular country music shows in town. Join Penny as she discusses her live Branson show featuring Jeff Brandt, her career highlights and early influences. Related Websites: PennyGilley.com, RFD-TV ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #21 Guest: Patty Davidson One of America s top female ventriloquists, Patty Davidson has been a featured comedian for many popular Branson headliners including Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, Box Car Willie, Doug Gabriel, Yakov Smirnoff and The Osmonds, to name a few. She currently appears in The Dalena Ditto Show at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre. Enjoy this lively conversation with Patty and meet one of her hilarious puppet characters, Lucy! Related Websites: PattyDavidson.com, Dalena Ditto Show ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #20 Guest: Ron Seggi Entertainer and broadcasting veteran, Ron Seggi recently returned to Branson to record several celebrity interviews for the Ron Seggi Show - Live from Universal Studios Florida. Referred to as the Tonight Show of Radio, Ron s program has featured over 15,ooo celebrities since it s inception in 1990. Syndicated via the USA Radio Network, Cable Radio Network and Armed Forces Radio, the show can also be heard around the world via the Internet. From his humble beginnings as a fourteen-year-old radio announcer, to his exciting business partnerships with good friend Ed McMahon, Ron shares an interesting story of perseverance and dedication to his craft. Be sure to listen to the extended audio version of this fun interview. Related Websites: The Ron Seggi Show ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #19 Guest: Flat Stanley He s a true American icon, whose travels have taken him around the world many times over he s Flat Stanley! As the story goes, one night a young boy became flat during his sleep. While he was sad at first, he came to realize that this unfortunate situation allowed him to fold himself up into an envelope so he could be mailed off to visit friends and family in faraway places. Our Flat Stanley was created by a young student named Heather from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Her teacher Mrs. Mingacci helped her address the envelope so he could be delivered to Branson, Missouri. During his visit, Flat Stanley took a few minutes to join Dave and Jim in this animated discussion to show pictures of all the fun activities he discovered for kids and families to do in the Ozarks. Related Websites: FlatStanley.com ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #18 Guest: Don Paul One of Branson s most beloved radio personalities, Don Paul Pirwitz has spent the past forty-some years pursuing his career in broadcasting. He s worked and lived everywhere from Canandaigua, NY, Rochester and Philadelphia to Springfield and Branson, MO with shorter stops in Wichita, Omaha, Shreveport, Tulsa and Denver. Most of his career has been in country radio serving as corporate program manager for Great Empire Broadcasting and its chain of stations across the midwest. Author of the book, Stories From Branson s 76 Country Boulevard and Places Nearby , Don Paul lives in Springfield with his wife, Sharon. The couple has three children and (at last count) six grandchilden. Related Websites: Home Town Daily News ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #17 Guest: Susan Martin Mountain Country Homes of Hope is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry building simple, decent, affordable housing in partnership with people in need of adequate shelter. Through her leadership, Executive Director Susan Martin has made it possible for hundreds of Branson area residents to improve their standard of living and break the cycle of poverty. To date, MCHH has built over 50 new homes for area families living in sub-standard or over-crowded housing. In this fun and lively conversation, Susan not only shares her passion for helping families, but also reminisces about her career as a young singer in Las Vegas. Related Websites: Mountain Country Homes of Hope ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #16 Guest: Jim Thomas A true pioneer in shaping the future of the Ozarks, Jim Thomas is credited with igniting Branson as a national entertainment destination. He brought legendary entertainers such as Roy Clark, Jim Stafford, and Glen Campbell here for the first time, and later encouraged many of them to build their own theaters, prompting major national recognition for the area. He was also instrumental in developing Branson as a year round destination by being the first to extend his theater s performance season. He encouraged the growth of the first convention and group tour business to Branson by upgrading his Lodge of the Ozarks complex to provide visitors with a first-class entertainment, lodging, dining and meeting experience. ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #15 Guest: Jennifer McCullough Marketing and public relations consultant, Jennifer McCullough joined the Branson scene in 1993. From her early career as a reporter for the Branson Daily News, to serving as the Director of Public Relations for the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Guide to Branson and Ozark Mountains, 3rd Edition in 2000, and became the host of the Branson Community Connection talk show on The Vacation Channel in 2004. Listen to Jennifer reminisce about Branson’s boom years in the mid ‘90s… Related Websites: The Vacation Channel, Akers & Arney, Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #14 Guest: Leroy New Get ready for some incredible pickin with Branson s very own Guitar Wizard, Leroy New. A genuine country entertainer, Leroy stars in his own New s Country Show at Branson s IMAX Entertainment Complex s Little Opry Theatre. He not only performs his own music, but also plays tribute to legends like Bob Wills, Johnny Cash, Maybelle Carter, Merle Travis, Chet Atkins and Hank Williams. Enjoy this musical interview with the humble, yet extremely talented Leroy New. Related Websites: New s Country Show ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #13 Guest: Terry Sanders Don t blink your eyes, or you may miss one the many personalities of our featured guest Terry Wayne Sanders, one of Branson s hardest working comedians. Now in his 29th season, Terry splits his time between performing at Silver Dollar City during the day, Doug Gabriel’s talent show ‘Branson Spotlight’ in the late summer evenings, TV s Vacation Channel with his own hour-long TV show called ‘Branson Country’ and the Shepherd of the Hills Drama at night time. Add to that, he s a loving husband to his wife, caring father to his boys, and even manages to catch a few hours of sleep every night for himself. Fasten your seatbelt and prepare to laugh it s Terry Sanders! Related Websites: HomerLee.com, Branson Spotlight , Shepherd of the Hills, The Vacation Channel, Silver Dollar City ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #12 Guest: Gary Bartlett Founder and CEO of Midwest Concerts, Gary Bartlett brings a vast background of entertainment production experience to the Branson area, specifically as special events producer for Branson s lakefront shopping and dining development, Branson Landing. His production career began as a technical director, touring for four years with David Copperfield Live (along with corresponding network specials). After years of show production experience in Las Vegas, Gary holds the distinction of being selected Nevada Businessman of The Year 2003. Related Websites: BransonLanding.com , Midwest Concerts ShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #11 Guest: Cliff Braschler For over two decades, the Braschler Music Show was an important part of the Branson entertainment scene. The Braschlers entertained audiences across America with their mix of country, bluegrass, comedy, and gospel. They were awarded the Branson Family Tradition Award and were numerous recipients of the Gospel Show of the Year Award. When Patriarch Cliff Braschler retired in 2007, the then mayor of Branson, Lou Schaefer, proclaimed it Cliff Braschler Day. In this interview, he reflects on his career as one of Branson s longest running family shows, and more importantly to him, his ministry through music. Copyright 2008 BransonWebcast.com. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.bransonwebcast.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by TaraganaShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #10 Guest: Harley Worthit Branson comedian, Harley Worthit is considered by many to be the funniest comedian in town. Just ask him! You ve probably seen Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O Brien, well so has Harley! Hold on to your hats folks, it s our first webcast to earn a PG rating laugh along with Dave and Jim as they get to know the funny-side of comedian by night, stock-broker by day Perry Edenburn, aka Harley Worthit! Related Websites: HarleyWorthit.com , Branson Brothers Show, Dalena Ditto Show Copyright 2008 BransonWebcast.com. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.bransonwebcast.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by TaraganaShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #9 Guest: Ron E. Bradley A colorful interview with talented caricature artist and performer Ron E. Bradley. Ron began his entertainment career over 18 years ago at Six Flags in St. Louis and has since opened several of his own caricature businesses across the United States! His website offers custom caricature creations, political humor shirts, and more. Related Websites: ToonShackUSA.com Copyright 2008 BransonWebcast.com. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.bransonwebcast.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by TaraganaShareThis

BransonWebcast Episode #8 Guest: Dominic Haygood The Haygoods have performed for over 3 million people during the past 16 years. This dynamic family of eight (7 brothers, 1 sister) present a spectacular, high-energy show that has created quite a sensation in Branson. Dominic Haygood joins Dave and Jim for a lively conversation and shares some exciting news regarding the future of his talented family. Related Websites: The Haygoods Copyright 2008 BransonWebcast.com. This Feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this material in your news aggregator, the site you are looking at is guilty of copyright infringement. Please contact legal@www.bransonwebcast.com so we can take legal action immediately. Plugin by TaraganaShareThis