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2021

December 2021 Appearances

19. Dec. 31 – Fabulous NYE show @ “Oscar’s” emceed by Gypsy and starring, among others Sherry Vine after a NY Time Ball Drop @ Marty’s. 18. Dec. 31 – New Year’s Day lunch w/ Ruta Lee and Gypsy @ “LuLu”. 17. R.I.P. “Golden Gal” Betty White. 1.17.22 – 12.31.2116. Dec. 28 – Would have been my Dad’s 107 birthday. Victor Lawrence Marquis. 12.28.14 – 12.10.75.15. Dec. 25 – Merry Christmas from the “Poinsettia House” to you and yours. 14. Dec., 18 – Christmas Party @ Bill Jones & Alex’s glorious home. 13. Dec., 16 w/ David Green, IVOX Radio’s Louie Comella and Bruce Fessier @ the screening of MTU’s “Blame It on the Mistletoe” VIP Party @ the Camelot.  GREAT POPCORN.12. Dec., 12 – Dinner @ LuLu’s w/ IVOX’s Louie Comella and Marty Wiviott after a lovely remembrance service for Arthur Newman, hosted by Patty. 11. Dec., 12.  Beautiful memorial for Arthur Newman (1.22.24 – 12.7.20) @ the P.S. Air Museum produced by Richard de Santis. 10. Dec., 9 – Another outstanding evening @ Dan Gore’s “Oscars” w/ Loni Anderson and of course, the Emcee for New Year’s Eve….Gypsy!!! 9. Dec., 8 – Willie Rhine’s “849” for a fabulous dinner w/ Gypsy. 8. Dec., 8 – Cindy Williams and Gypsy speaking @ Steve Kanold’s A.C.T.’s Travel Club of the Desert. 7. Dec., 8 – Dionne Warwick’s star w/ a cast of thousands…AND Radio’s Dan McGrath, Joey and THE LEGEND HERSELF. 6. Dec., 7 – VIP Dionne Warwick Gala @ “Oscars” w/ Ruta, IVox’s Louie and the legendary Gypsy.  Well done Dan Gore.  Amazing night!!! 5. Dec., 7 – Join me @ Kiwanis @ noon. 4. Dec., 7 – Remembering Pearl Harbor.  Dec., 7, 1941.  God Bless America. 3. Dec., 5, Just Fabulous’ book signing w/ Kathy Garver (Cissy from “Family Affair”). FABULOUS gal, FABULOUS book, @ Just FABULOUS!!!. 2. Dec., 4, The  “Ex Mrs. Claus” and the joy of commentating the “Festival of Lights” Parade from “Crazy Mel’s” again.  Over 100,000 folks in attendance!!! Merry Christmas Palm Springs Style. Ho, Ho, Ho!! 1. Dec., 3, Opening of “Hairspray” @ the McCallum Theatre w/ Marty, Jeff Norman and Mitch Gershenfeld.  Fabulous production @ a Fabulous Theatre.

November 2021 Appearances

15. Nov., 30. Fabulous dinner @ “Maracas” w/ Fred (and Linda) “The Hammer” Williamson w/ “Spike” and “Ranger”.  See these 3 of them @ the “Men of the Desert Fashion Show” for Animal Samaritans on Sunday.


14. Nov., 25. Happy Thanksgiving from our house to yours…..Blessings.


13. Nov., 22. THE END of the birthday week.  Dinner w/ Son Tyler…the 17th of Nov., my 76 bday and his 33 1/2!!!!  Food, fun, fellowship and family.  Thank you God.


12. Nov., 20.  Fabulous dinner and a show for my bday (11.17) and Marty’ Wiviott’s (11.18) @ Willie Rhine’s “849” and then Del Shores’ “This Side of Crazy” @ the Palm Canyon Theatre.


12. Nov., 16 Early bday dinner @ “Kaiser Grill” w/ Fred & Linda Williamson and tiramisu!!!!

11. Nov., 13 Dinner and a show @ “Live” in Indian Wells w/ Wink and Sandy Martindale and Louie Comella…..radio talk or talk radio.  lol


10. Nov., 12 w/ Emcee and fellow star recipient Dan McGrath @ the P.S. Walk of the Stars dedication for Dr. Frank Ercoli.


9. Nov., 11 w/ Marty Wiviott @ the opening of “Bakersfield Mist” @ Ron Celona’s CVRep Theater.  Thoughtful, beautifully acted (by a husband and wife team) intriguing, a bit of a cliff-hanger and well-worth the watch.


8. Nov., 11 Commentating the Veteran’s Day Parade on the special podium built @ “Crazy Mel’s” by George and Paris.  GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!


7. Nov., 11 – Happy Natal Day to Michael Childers.  Kudos on being the premier producer, icon, legend, friend to the community, art world, and the Universe that you are!!!  We are so blessed you were born.


6. Nov., 10.  Michael Childer’s BRILLIANT “One Night Only” @ the McCallum.  The definitive way to put on a show!!!! The best ever!!!! There just are NO WORDS!!! Benefiting Barbara Sinatra’s Children’s Center.  Buy your tickets for next year NOW!!!!


5. Nov., 5 – Attended the “branding party” for the new NHL Hockey Team, the C.V. Firebirds @ the Classic Club.  (photo courtesy of Pat Krause)


4. Nov., 4. Wonderful production of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”, directed by Chuck Yates @ Robbie Wayne’s “Desert Rose Playhouse” w/ Marty Wiviott.


3. Nov., 3.  An evening with the fabulous Bruce Vilanch @ “Oscars”.  Still brilliant and funny after all these years!!!!

2. Nov., 3. Doing the “Laverne and Shirley” theme song entrance/dance w/ CINDY WILLIAMS @ ACT’s FREE Travel Club of the Desert.  Such an honor!!!


1. Nov., 2.  Palm Springs Walk of the Stars dedication for Terri Ketover.  One of the best ceremonies, EVER.

 

October 2021 Appearances

12. 10.31 – Happy Halloween from the “Red Witch”.  Was there ever any doubt??? BOO!!! and the IVOX Media Gang @ “Bitchiest Brunch” @ Oscars.
11. Great Bruce Vilanch interview up for the entire week.  Go see him @ Oscar’s at Nov., 3.

Bruce

10. 10.22 – Fabulous lunch @ Jerry Keller’s “LuLu Palm Springs” w/ Producer Extraordinaire Richard De Santis.  Great Ahi Tuna Nachos dish!!!
9. 10.19 – Joyce Bullifant’s great Q. and A. after attending “Electricity” the play @ Oscars w/ Marty Wiviott and Jerry Keller.  MARVELOUS dinner and a show.
8. 10.17 – Celebrating @ Al Jones’ fabulous home w/ the Karen and Tony Barone sculpture of “Louis the Pug”. “Who’s Who of Palm Springs” was there!!!!
7. R.I.P. “Mama Mary” 5.1.1925 – 10.11.2021; from years as my “extra Mother” and such a part of my family and traveling w/ me for my career. Here @ my 40th bday and so many other times.
6. Oct., 6, Legendary Lainie Kazan speaking @ ACT ‘s standing room only FREE Travel Club w/ owners Lalo Tachiquin and Steve Kanold.
5. Oct., 3, Gypsy, Cindy Williams, w/ hosts Willie and Albert @ “849”.  What food, fun, fellowship AND FAME!!!!
4. Oct., 3, “Oscar’s Tea Dance” featuring Gypsy and Cindy (Shirley Feeney).  “Schlemiel!! Schlimazel!! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!!”
3. Oct., 2, George Kessinger w/ the legendary “Gypsy” @ the star-studded meet and greet @ “Crazy Mel’s”.
2. Oct., 1, Dinner @ “LuLu” w/ Gypsy….he’s on his long-awaited “Return to Palm Springs Tour”.
1. Oct., 1, Happy Natal Day to a long time regular “Joey Pal” and the #1 realtor in the Coachella Valley…..Brady Sandahl. www.bradysandahl.com.

September 2021 Appearances

13.  Remembering Earl Greenburg 9.27.1946 – 2.1.2008.  Say a prayer to you every morning. Loved being one of “Earl’s Girls”.
12. 9.26.21 – “Cousin-in-love” Rabbi Jerry Cutler’s bday @ Maracas w/ the whole family!!! Blessings on so many levels.
11. 9.24 – Happy 97th bday to the lovely and legendary Rozene Supple.  “My radio Mother”.
10. With D.O.H.C.’s Helene Le Clair @ “Oscars” for dinner and a show, “under the stars” w/ Lindsay Wagner.
9. With Lainie Kazan and Renne Taylor @ the Mary Pickford. Q. and A. after their fabulous movie, “Tango Shalom”. Then a great “meet & greet” @ “Oscars” and the “Tea Dance”. www.tangoshalommovie.com.
8. Rest in Peace.  Jane Powell. 4.1.1929 – 9.16.2021….you were “golden”.
7. Sept., 11 – Saw Desert Rose Playhouse’s FANTASTIC production of “Rocky Horror” w/ Marty Wiviott.  Go see it now that it’s extended!!!
6. Sept., 11, 2001 – There are no words, but w/ every heartbeat….we remember and we WILL NEVER FORGET.  God Bless America.
5. Sept., 10, 2001 – Attended the ALL VALLEY MAYOR AND TRIBAL CHAIR TOWN HALL @ Fantasy Springs.  Great to see everyone again IN PERSON!!!!
4. Sept., 8, 2001 – Honored to introduce D.O.H.C.’s Dr. Brian Hodgkins @ Steve Kanold’s FREE Travel Club of the Desert.  Dr. Brian spoke about travel, the virus, vaccinations etc. and took great questions from guests.
3.  Palm Springs and “Oscar’s” own legendary “Gypsy” in a photo shoot for the book coming out in May “Legends of Drag”.

Gypsy

2.  Great article about the future of the show. Please read and share the “heartbeats”. Palm Springs radio stations KWXY, KGX coming back on air with new owner
1. Hear John Fritz, the owner of “Peaks” Restaurant @ the Top of the Tram and the exciting news about their re-opening in Oct. on my website all next week. We had cocktails together @ “Crazy Mel’s”.  Great!!!

John

August 2021 Appearances

7. The Joey English Show’s “Mr. Community” Steve Henke from DAPHealth and Revivals and the chocolate cake @ “Elmer’s”.  He’s eating chocolate, now where’s the red??? lol

Steve

6. R.I.P. Dear Ed Asner.  11/15/1929 – 8/29/2021.  Here together on the Mike Douglas Show.

Ed Asner 11.15.1929 – 8.29.2021

5. R.I.P. Hunter Lopez and Kareem Nikoui, U.S. Marines from Riverside County who died in Afghanistan, while in service to our country and humankind. Semper Fi.

4. Aug., 26 – Our military in Afghanistan. God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America. There are no words.

3. Aug., 14 – Victory in the Pacific, 1945.

2. Aug., 11 – lunch @ “LuLu California Bistro” w/ producer extraordinaire Richard deSantis. He’s produced over 300 shows for Charities in the Coachella Valley over the years!!

Richard deSantis

1. Aug., 7 – dinner w/ THE FABULOUS Ruta Lee @ Willie Rhines’s FABULOUS “849”. FABULOUS food, fun and fellowship for all.

Ruta Lee

July 2021 Appearances

7. 7/31 – The Extreme Home Make-Over, Joey Edition “WHEEL SPIN”. Won by Elizabeth T.

Elizabeth

6. 7/27 – Gifted artists Karen and Tony Barone celebrating Karen’s bday @ Todd Flood’s “Maracas”. LOVE the fried ice cream.

5. 7/25 – National Parents Day since 1995.

4. 7/20 – Dinner w/ Marty W. @ Willie Rhine’s wonderful “1501 Uptown Pub” . Great food, fun, fellowship and furnishings!!!!

Willie

3. 7/17 – Happy Natal Day to Lucie Arnaz. A member of the “seventeen-er” club!!!.

Lucie

2. Steve Kanold, travel advisor to the Joey English Show touting his new book on the program this week. Now we have to learn to read!!!! Available @ Amazon.

Steve

1. Happy 4th of July. America, 245 years old and on you, it looks good! Great BBQ @ Marty’s.

June 2021 Appearances

11. 6/27 – Remembering philanthropist Jackie Lee Houston on her birthday. She is soooo missed.

June 27, Happy Birthday Jackie Lee. How we all miss you.

10. 6/21 – Lunching w/ Palm Springs High School Band Director Brian Ingelson @ Willie Rhines “849”. “Strike up the Band”!!!

9. 6/20 – Happy Father’s Day. My Daddy, Victor Lawrence Marquis, 1914 – 1975.

8. 6/20 – Welcome Home Marilyn. Everyone who moves away from Palm
Springs, ALWAYS COMES BACK!!!

7. 6/19 – Happy Natal Day Miss Gena Rowlands. I spoke to her and wished her “Happy Birthday” from all the Joey Pals!!! What talent and beauty you have shared w/ the world over and over again!!!

Joey with Gena Rowlands

6. 6/17 – Happy Natal Day Barry Manilow and THANKS FOR THE MUSIC.

5. 6/14 – Flag Day. God Bless America.

4. 6/11 – Oscars w/ Jim and Helene for the INCREDIBLE SHOW w/ Gunhild Carling. FANTASTIC ENTERTAINER.

Gunhild Carling

3. 6/9 – Great lunch @ “Gringo Jerry’s OK Corral” in Cabo Corrientes w/ Jim, guide, Joey and Marty.

2. 6/9 – Saw the Camino Real Hotel where I headlined in the 70’s. On tour w/ A.C.T. of Puerto Vallarta. Memories.

1. 6/8 – “Family” birthday for Steve @ “Si Senors”. Favorite place to dine in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

May 2021 Appearances

10. May 31, – Blessed Memorial Day. God Bless America.

9. May 29, – Legendary actress and now author, Ruta Lee on my show, talking about her book, “Consider Your Ass Kissed” signing on 5.30 from 2 to 4 PM @ “Just Fabulous”.

Ruta and Joey

R.I.P. Gavin MacLeod, shown here on my show (2.28.31 – 5.29.21) and Singer/Songwriter B. J. Thomas (8.7.42 – 5.29.21)

Gavin MacLeod 02/28/1931 – 05/29/2021

B.J. Thomas 08/07/1942 – 05/29/2021

8. May 22, – George Chakiris on my show talking about his book “My West Side Story” signing on 5.29 from 1 to 3 PM @ “Just Fabulous”.

George

7. May 15, – Armed Forces Day. God Bless America. Remember, “Freedom is not Free”. Signed into law by Pres. Truman in 1950.

6. May 15, – Happy Birthday Lainie Kazan.

Lainie & Joey

5. May 14, – Michael’s P.S. Underground’s “Tribute to Trini Lopez” for his birthday 5.15 w/ the Gand Band, and movie producers of “My Name is Lopez”, P. David Ebersole and Todd Hughes (in photo). Great dinner from Chef David w/ D.O.H.C.’s Helene LeClair. AMAZING VENUE.

4. May 9, Tyler taking me to Mother’s Day Brunch @ the Trump Hotel’s “BLT” Restaurant. GREAT on sooo many levels!!!
3. May 7, Dinner @ “MAC 24-7” w/ Ty’s college roommate from N.M.M.I. and Hawaiian local, Fred.

2. May 7, Tiki Bar @ the Aston Waikiki w/ hosts Lalo Tachiquin and Steve Kanold of A.C.T. Tours; AND Ty @ the top of Diamond Head. (Hope you believe I HIKED UP THERE AND TOOK THE PHOTO) lol.
1. May 1, “May Day” in the Continental U.S. and “Lei Day” in Hawaii.

April 2021 Appearances

7. 4.24 – Incredible dinner and a fabulous/fun show w/ the cast of “Sitcom”@ “PS Underground”. Hear Owner Michael Fietsam and Chef David Horgen on the show.

6. 4.17 – Cindy Williams “fan club” @ Spencers w/ Marty, Steve, Jim, Lalo, Joey and guest of honor Charles. Food, fun and fellowship!!!


5. 4.15 – Dinner @ Oscar’s w/ John Fritch, Jim Rider, Joey and host Dan Gore. Beautiful desert night.

4. Rest In Peace, Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. 6/21/1921 – 4/09/2021.

Prince Philip
Duke of Edinburgh
06/21/1921 – 04/09/2021

3. April 10, since 1998, when 49 state Governors designated this as “Sibling Day.”

2. April 6, Tomas the Desert Tortoise is out of hibernation.

1. April 4, an “egg-cellent” Easter w/ Marty, Lalo, Steve and Jim @ my house.

March 2021 Appearances

7. March 31, Granddaughter Alea (Bunny) turned 19. Born on Easter in 2002. Blessings and beautiful.

6. March 27 – Passover @ Rabbi Jerry and Jefferson Cutler’s. Food, fun, faith, family and fun. FABULOUS!!!

5. March 23 – Entertainer Terry Anfuso @ lunch @ Maracas. Great Cadillac Margarita!!!

4. March 17, “Erin Go Bragh”. Today we are all Irish.

3. March 7, Vada Hoke Armstrong Kail. My dear Granny’s 127th birthday. Miss her. Spiritual advisor Lalo Tachiquin had a “message” from her to me.

2. March 7, George’s bday and March, 17 is George and Paris Kessinger’s wedding anniversary. Hear George on the show as Restaurant of the Week. GREATEST BURGERS.

1. Fri. March 5, Miley Cyrus dining @ Willie Rhine’s “849” .

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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