Tony Piazza's Blog, page 13
July 5, 2012
On the Location with Freebie, the Bean, and Me!
On the Location with Freebie, the Bean, and Me! James Caan, myself, and Alan Arkin This photograph was taken during the summer of 1974 in front of a trailer dressing room in San Francisco. The photograph was taken by the make-up artist on the feature, Donald Schoenfeld ( 1st Season Hawaii Five-O) . He and his wife [...]
July 3, 2012
Some “Happy Days” Memories by Tony Piazza
Some “Happy Days” Memories by Tony Piazza The Cunningham’s (Bosley and Ross) I got to work with the Cunningham’s, Mr. and Mrs., on “The Streets of San Francisco.” They were not together however, but on separate episodes. Of course the Cunningham’s were not their real names, but the characters they played on “Happy Days” [...]
I Was in Mayberry! by Tony Piazza
I Was in Mayberry! by Tony Piazza I never met ANDY GRIFFITH, and the closest I came was when I got a call to work on AMERICAN GRAFFITI, but turned it down to work on THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO. If I had, I would have met Opie, so that would make me once removed from him. I [...]
A Handshake from Raymond Burr by Tony Piazza
A HANDSHAKE FROM RAYMOND BURR by Tony Piazza Raymond Burr as Perry Mason. RAYMOND BURR (Rear Window, Perry Mason, and Ironside). Below is a fun photograph; unfortunately I had to take it off a frame from my parent’s 8mm movie so it is blurred. The home movie was shot one summer afternoon (1969) in the neighborhood of San [...]
July 2, 2012
Tony Interviewed on Chit Chat Cafe!
Tony was interviewed on Chit Chat Cafe — a lively talk show featuring an hour of “Chit Chatting with three gals featuring guests and topics with authors, health experts and celebrities to food and beauty segments, not to mention the latest “dish” on gossip, reality shows and what’s trending now.” ChitChat.mp3
Interview with Tony Gonzales (MEGA FM 97.1)
DYNO-MITE interview with TONY GONZALES. We had a great time. These interviews are becoming easier and FUN. Aside from life, movies, and books, we got to talk about THE BOYS REPUBLIC. Great stuff. If I seemed hyped, I am! KUHL AM 1440 and MEGA FM 97.1. The show was “Keepin it Local!” sponsored by Local Copies, [...]
Interview with King Harris
Talk Show Host King Harris interviewed Tony about his writing, film experiences, and life in San Francisco. They also spent some time discussing Steve McQueen and the movie “Bullitt”; the subject of Tony’s latest e-book “Bullitt Points,” whose profits is being donated to The Boys Republic- Steve McQueen’s favorite charity. Edited link below:http://soundcloud.com/tony-piazza/rad...
Tony Interviewed by Andy Caldwell
Talk Show Host Andy Caldwell interviewed Tony about movie history. They bantered back and forth about the changes in movie content, movie trivia and the effect of Hollywood on today’s society.
Interview with Dave Congalton
Dave Congalton, the #1 talk show host of the Central Coast, interviewed Tony Piazza on May 4th for an hour-long special focusing on the history of James Bond movies.Click on the link to hear the podcast of the radio show. Tony’s interview is 1/2 hour into the show. Dave Congalton Interview Talk Show Host Dave [...]
Hi, Ho Silver! The Lone Ranger Connection by Tony Piazza
Hi, Ho Silver! The Lone Ranger Connection by Tony Piazza One of 2013’s most anticipated films is the Lone Ranger. A classic western adventure directed by Gore Verbinski and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. The film stars Armie Hammer and Johnny Depp as Tonto. The announcement of this feature reminded me of a article I wrote some [...]
