October Appearances 2023
#10 – BOO!!!! and HAPPY “HOWL-OWEEN” from the “Red Witch”. Was there EVER any doubt?
# 9 – R.I.P. Matthew Perry. Heaven must be “friendlier” now. 8.19.69 – 10.28.23.
#8 – RIP Richard Roundtree/”Shaft” 7.9.42 – 10.24.23.
#7 – 10.20.13 Palm Springs Walk of the Stars dedication of a Star for treasured Leslie Jordan. Our “Sordid Lives” are so lonely w/out him.
#6 – 10.18.13 My Mother, Lucy Armstrong Marquis, (here w/ my son Tyler back in 2003) would be 110 today.
#5 – 10.16.23 – Hilarious Sandra Bernhard “and a bit of a giggle” w/ Mr. Community (Steve Henke) @ Oscars of course!!!!
#4 – R.I.P. Suzanne Somers, actress, author, singer, businesswoman, health spokesperson and Mesa neighbor for so long. 10.16.46 – 10.15.23.
#3 – Fri., Oct., 13 – Triskaidekaphobia Day. F.Y.I. Fear of Fri. the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.
#2 – Mon. Oct., 9 “Indigenous Peoples Day” especially poignant here in the Coachella Valley.
#1. Wed., Oct., 4, CVRep’s Executive Artistic Director Adam Karsten sharing the incredible new season w/ Steve Kanold’s ACT’s FREE “Travel Club of the Desert”. www.cvrep.org.
September Appearances 2023
12. Remembering Jim Houston on his birthday, 9.28. What a fabulous, generous, giving citizen of our Community.
11. Remembering Earl D. Greenburg on his 77th birthday 9.27.46. VP of NBC Daytime, QVC, PSIFF and so much more. Miss you every day.
10. R.I.P. Legendary valley restauranteur Michael Castelli. Replaying his 2019 interview on the Joey English radio show.
9. Remembering my “radio mother” Rozene Supple on what would have been her 99th birthday. What an inspiration to the Universe. Beautiful on so many levels.
8. Remembering Great Aunt Erletta (“Erieiae”) Widner Kiraly on what would have been her 109th natal day…w/ my 2nd cousins, Dr. John and Pam. Oh those Widner genes!!!!
7. Remembering Jim Rider on his birthday. 9.17.23.
7. R.I.P. Legendary Sportscaster Steve Kelly who died Sat., Sept., 16. He reported the news on the Joey English Show @ KPSI back in the 90’s all the way up to the regular sports segment on the current Joey English Show. Grand guy!!!
6. Sept., 14 – Hear The Purple Room’s gifted Michael Holmes on the Joey English Show’s “Talk of Stars” Segment. What a talent!!! www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
5. Sept., 12 – Sitting in First Class @ P.S. Air Bar w/ Joey English’s Pals; psychic Lalo Tachiguin and A.C.T. Tour’s Steve Kanold. Best airplane food EVER!!!
4. Sept., 11 – Never forget. God Bless America!!!
3. Sept., 10 Happy Grandparents Day!!! G.J. (now 77) and …..clockwise from upper left…..Alea (now 21) Dalton (now 25) Shelbey Mae (now 23) and Trent (now 19). See, we’re all “odd” right now. lol.
2. MeTVFM’s Brad Fuhr and David Perry and Associates’ CEO @ lunch where All JOEY PALS go…Willie Rhine’s “849”.
1. “Margaritaville.com” has re-located to Heaven. R.I.P. Jimmy Buffet. 12.25.1946 – 9.1.2023.
August Appearances 2023
8. Celebrating the life of Bill Jones w/ his partner Alex Picardi and Director/Producer John Bowab @ Jerry Keller’s “Lulu”. Lovely time…”absolulu”.
7. R.I.P. Dear Bill Jones. You not only fed our tummys, you fed our hearts..along w/ Marilyn Monroe, Ingrid Bergman, The Beetles, Elizabeth Taylor. Bet the Carousel is spinning in Heaven today.
6. Preparing for “Hurricane Hilary” w/ the FIRST TROPICAL STORM WARNING and Flood Watch EVER issued here in Paradise. Expecting more rain in a day than we get in a year PLUS 50 mph winds. Building an ark and lowering the Koi Pond.
5. The Joey English “Talk of Stars” features Joel Douglas of the legendary Douglas Family.
4. Aug., 12, Amazing “Dinner w/ Tigers” up close and personal. www.DinnerWithTigers.com, FABULOUS evening thanks to Steve Kanold’s www.act-tours.com. I got to FEED them!!!!
3. Sending prayers to the people of Western Maui as they fight for life against the deadly wildfires in “Paradise (NOW) Lost”.
2. R.I.P. Robbie Robertson 7.5.43 – 8.9.23. Thanks for the music and leaving it with us.
1. Remembering JonBenet Ramsey’s birthday. Aug., 6, 1990.
July Appearances 2023
#12 – Belated bday celebration for Talk of the Desert’s Melinda Read @ “849”.
#11 – 7.23.23 – “Father” Lalo Tachiquin officiating over a 25 year “renewal of vows” for his sister and brother-in-love @ Casa Del Monte in Yucca Valley. Food, fun, fellowship and family.
#10 – R.I.P. Tony Bennett…the voice, the soul, indeed “the very heart”, not only of San Francisco but the very fabric of our lives. 8.3.26 – 7.21.23. Blessed performance memories of appearing together @ “The Roostertail” in Detroit, MI.
#10 – R.I.P. Grace Robbins, 4.9.32 – 7.19.23. Ex-wife of literary legend Harold.
#9 – July 20 and thereafter on demand, hear my “Talk of Stars” interview w/ acclaimed pianist and composer John Bayless on the show. www.johnbaylessmusic.com.
#8 – July 18 – Happy Birthday to “Joey Pal” and Media Maven Melinda Read.
#7 – July 17 Happy Birthday to the lovely Lucie Arnaz…one of the “seventeeners”. lol.
#6 – July 13 – CVReps exciting offering of Miguel Bernal’s Flamenco Dancers. Exhausted from just watching!!!
#5 – July 7 The heartbreaking loss of Leanna Bonamici, here far right, w/ the Original Media Mavens. So many gone much too soon. RIP Leanna. Send us a documentary from Heaven.
#4 – July 5. Appearing w/ Lalo Tachiquin (and Steve Kanold) @ ACT-Tours’ FREE Travel Club of the Desert.
#3 – Hear the fabulous Terri Ketover on the show talking about “Do The Right Thing” and so much more.
#3 – 7.4.23 Happy American Birthday to Harold Matzner.
#1 – Happy 4th of July. God Bless America. Happy Birthday….On you, 247 looks good.
June Appearances 2023
10. “Joey Pal” Marty Wiviott lovin’ the gazpacho @ Jerry Keller’s “LuLu California Bistro”. Soup-er!!!!
9. June 26 – Having a “black manhattan” @ Harold Matzner’s fabulous “Spencer’s” Restaurant w/ new “Joey Pals” Chris and Torrey from Dallas, TX.
8. June 25 – R.I.P. Astrologer (to Merv Griffin, Nancy Reagan and our show) and long-time Joey Pal…Dana Haynes.
7. June 18, Happy Father’s Day. All of us had one and some of us ARE one. Missing my Daddy. Victor Lawrence Marquis 1914-1975.
7. June 17, Happy Birthday to Barry Manilow….the WORLD is so glad you were born.
6. P.S. City Mgr., Scott Stiles and Police Chief Andrew Mills w/ the cast of the “Dallas” Reunion VIP party.
5. June 13 – Dan Gore’s continued his Fabulous Production “Cast of Dallas” reunion @ “Oscar’s”. AMAZING!!!!
4. June 12, great VIP reception @ Dan Gore’s “Luchows” for the cast of “Dallas”. Here w/ Charlene Tilton.
3. June 8, 2023, Miss Joey English being honored w/ the “Be The One” award by the American Legion Judge Advocate for the Dept. of CA., Area 5 District 21, 1st Vice Commander, Amado Salinas. WHAT AN HONOR!!!! Be the One | The American Legion
2. Supermodel Beverly Johnson’s “In Vogue” one-woman show was brilliant AND beautiful on June 3, 2023. What a face.
1. Happy Birthday Linda Williamson June 1, @ “Maracas” of course. Ole’
May Appearances 2023
15. Happy Birthday Ruta Lee on May 30…..the World is so glad you were born.
14. Memorial Day Blessings
13. Taping the show on 5.25 w/ Supermodel Beverly Johnson, Cindy, Joey and Mandy.
12. R.I.P. Tina Turner. 11.26.39 – 5.24.23. Thanks for the music and leaving it w/ us….AND THOSE LEGS.
11. R.I.P. George Maharis. 8.1.28 – 5.24.23. Traveling Route #66 in Heaven.
10. R.I.P. Jim Brown. 2.17.36 – 5.18.23
9. May 23, P.S. Chamber honored Jerry Keller on his 88th bday w/ the 461 star. WHAT A PARTY @ LuLu.
8. MDR Fitness Guru and “Joey Pal” Pat Riley is a COVER GIRL!!!! Join Pat Boone and me in our daily “MDR Fitness Tabs” regime and get your own cover shot!!!! www.mdr.com.
7. HAPPY 35th BIRTHDAY to my wonderful son, Tyler.
6. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY.
5. Sat., May 13 great food, fun and fellowship w/ Lucie Arnaz and Marty Wiviott et al @ Lanny and Mark’s fabulous home “Villa San Vito”. Magical dinner by “Arturo”.
4. Wed., May 10; The Neuro Vitality Center’s “Open Mic” w/ talented pianist “Mr. Personality” Joel Baker
3. P.S. Chamber’s David White hosting the regular Tues., networking “lead$” luncheon @ “Casa Blanca’s.
2. May 6, – “Tour De Palm Springs” Celebration @ Tim Esser’s wonderful “Party house”. 20 mayors, city council members and CEO’s plus 20 non profits!!!!
1. Happy Cinco De Mayo from our Hacienda to yours. Ole’
April Appearances 2023
#8 – 4.30 – “Catch-up” lunch w/ Viacom Media legend Norman Feuer @ LuLu’s.
#7 – 4.29 – Remembering Leslie Jordan’s on his birthday (“Brother Boy”). Miss you every day.
#6 – 4.26 – Lainie Kazan @ “Oscars Palm Springs”. Meet me there.
#5 – 4.25.16 – Happy “Catbday” to Sonny Cool Cat who found his “forever home” w/ us from Animal Samaritans 7 years ago today!!! PPPuuuuuurrrrfect.
#4 – 4.23 – Palm Springs International Piano Competition “bling party” w/ Liberace. FABULOUS event w/ Joe G. and Tracey E.
#3 – 4.11 “Eaglemania” The world’s best Eagle’s Tribute Band w/ the Desert Symphony @ the McCallum. Welcome to the Hotel California!!!
#2 – Have a blessed “egg-cellent” Easter. Bunny Hugs!!!
#1 – Riding in a 1987 Mercedes for the 85th “record-breaking'” Birthday Parade tomorrow for the City of Palm Springs.
Have an “egg-cellent” Easter
February 2023 Appearances
#12 – 2.27 – “Tools for Tomorrow” w/ Karen & Tony Barone.
#11 – 2.21 – “Once” @ CVRep is a brilliant, Tony winner. Don’t miss this. www.cvrep.org.
#10 – 2.19 Steinway Society’s Ruth Moir gifting em-cee Joey a lovely crystal microphone.
#9 – 2.19 “Talk of the Desert’s” Melinda Read, Former Playboy Bunny Beth Robbins, em-cee “Voice of the Desert’s” JE @ the Steinway Society’s.
#8 – R.I.P. Raquel Welch. 9.5.40 – 2.15.23
#7 – Don’t miss “Dreamboats” show 2.28 @ Oscar’s Palm Springs.
#6 – Gypsy bday w/ Bruce Vilanch @ P.S. Cultural Center & Leslie Ann Warren/”Victor-Victoria” tribute.
#6 – Happy 91st bday Gypsy @ Jerry Keller’s “LuLu” w/ Ruta Lee. All show-biz PLUS cotton candy from Jerry.
#4 – 2.13 – Dan Gore, of Oscar’s, gets an HRC Award.
#3 – 2.13 – Community Service Awards @ P.S. City Hall. YAY DAN GORE (5th from Left, back row).
#2 – 2.12 – Fred “The Hammar” presenting an autographed football to the winner @ “Super Bowl Party” @ LuLus.
#1 – 2.12 – Speaking @ the Yucca Valley Center for Spiritual Living.
January Appearances 2023
#8. R.I.P. Cindy Williams 8.22.47 – 1.25.23. Oh Dear “Shirley” Schlemiel!! Schlimazel!! Hasenpfeffer Incorporated!!!
#7. 1.26.23 – “Top of the World” music of the Carpenters w/ the Desert Symphony @ the McCallum. Fabulous.
#6. 1.24.23 – P. S. Chamber’s “Lead’s Lunch” @ “I Heart Mac and Cheese” hosted by David White.
#5. 1.17.23 – “Lucy Loves Desi” @ the McCallum Theatre.
#4. 1.8.23 – With the “fabulous” Michael Childers, Just Fabulous owner Stephen Monkarsh @ the booksigning for “The Making of Midnight Cowboy” @…you guessed it, “Just Fabulous”.
#3. More 34th Palm Springs International Film Festival glizt; Jane Fonda – 85, Rita Morena – 91, Lily Tomlin – 83 and Sally Field – 76. Something about “fine wine”, etc.
#2. 1.5.23 – Honored to again be the Voice of God (-ess) for the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Star-studded!!! What a team. Congrats to Harold Matzner….unbelieveable production IN THE RAIN, yet.
#1. Wishing you “Champagne and Chocolate” (and something “red” of course) to ring in a Happy New Year.
Rest in Peace
R.I.P. Matthew Perry. Heaven must be “friendlier” now. 8.19.69 – 10.28.23
R.I.P. Richard Roundtree 7.9.42 – 10.24.23
R.I.P. Suzanne Somers 10.16.46 – 10.15.23
R.I.P. Dick Butkus 12.9.1942 – 10.5.2023
R.I.P. Legendary Sportscaster Steve Kelly 9.16.23
R.I.P. Jimmy Buffett 12.25.1946 – 9.1.2023
Memorial Day Blessings…”freedom is NOT free”
