Appearances

May Appearances 2025

Published June 2, 2025

#11 – May 31. Happy 95th Natal Day to the legendary actor Clint Eastwood. You always “make my day!”. Blessed to have a couple of “quadragenarians” as shining examples.

#10 – May 30. Happy 90th Natal Day to the legendary, glorious, Ruta Lee. On you 90 LOOKS GREAT. Blessings.

#9 – May 30. Remembering Great Aunt Mae Louise Widner Hine. She lived in 3 centuries. 1800’s to 2000’s. Here w/ her son Ron Hine. My grandgirl Shelbey Mae is named after her.

#8 – Mon., May 26 – Palm Springs Air Museum’s 27th annual Flower Drop. And the 250th Birthday of the U.S. Marines. GOD BLESS AMERICA. Remember, Freedom is NOT free.

#7 – Sat., May 24 – Happy 90th Natal Day to Jerry Keller. What a treasure he is to our community. So glad he was born. THERE’S ALWAYS A PARTY!!! AbsoLULU!!!!

#6 – Thurs., May 22 – CVRep’s Executive Artistic Director Adam Karsten presents THE WORLD PREMIER of “Beverly Hills Hotel Peace Talks”. Great telling of the “backstory” of the movie “Funny Girl”. A great “listen” for anyone who remembers all the players and ESPECIALLY the Hotel and the Polo Lounge on Sunset Blvd. with its elegant atmosphere and it being such a gathering place for celebrities and influential figures. Great acting with fast-paced, non-stop dialogue. There thru June 1. www.cvrep.org.

#5 – Sun., May 11 – Happy Mother’s Day. All of us had ONE and some of us ARE one. Photo of Grandbabies; Trent, Alea, Shelbey and Dalton 15 years ago in 2010. Where did the time go? Mother to G.J. What a blessing.

#4 – Fri., May 9 – Palm Canyon Theatre’s production of “Forever Plaid” w/ Marty Wiviott. Go sit @ the malt shop, put a coin in the table jukebox, have a strawberry shake and wander down Memory Lane for 90 minutes. Maybe you can “go home again”. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.

#3 – Thurs., May 8 Leo XIV elected the first American Pope. Blessings. AND Memories of being personally greeted by Pope John Paul II in May of 1981 in St. Peter’s Square. What an honor for this Methodist.

#2 – Sun., May 4 Jeff Hocker Production’s “Cinco de Mayo” on Arenas. Actually that was probably “Cuatro de Mayo”. lol.

#1 – Sat., May 3 Project Angel Food event w/ Marty Wiviott @ the amazing home of Michael Corbett and Jim Pelk. (Angel) Food, fun, fellowship for such a good cause. www.angelfood.org. Coming to Palm Springs.

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April Appearances 2025

Published May 3, 2025

#14 – Palm Canyon Theatre presented “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. The outstanding work was by Sean Timothy Brown as he seemed to “channel” Jack Nicholson in the lead role. Amazing set by J.W. Layne, w/ good sound and lighting effects. “Forever Plaid” runs May 9 – 18. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.

#13 – Ap., 26 – Animal Samaritans “CATerday” Event @ the Rowan w/ Jarred Ellis, Dir., of Development and Philanthropy w/ his husband Ricky. Pppppuuuuurrrfect.

#12 – Ap., 25, Happy 9th “Adoptiversary” Sonny Cool Cat from 2016 @ Animal Samaritans.

#11 – Adam Karstens scores HUGE w/ the production of “Other Desert Cities” @ CVRep. This stellar cast presents family dynamics we can all relate to on some level and in some way. Fast-paced dialogue AND a beautiful set. Just like “home”. Runs thru May 4. www.cvrep.org.

#10 – R.I.P. -7.1.1936 – 4.22.2025 – Lisette Haigler. Photo w/ her devoted Boyd. What a grand gal.

#9 – R.I.P. Pope Francis. What a Blessed Easter-type “exit” and good example you set for all of us. 12.17.36 – 4.21.25.

#8 – Have a Blessed, “egg-cellent” Easter w/ Bunny Hugs!!!!.

#7 – Remembering a happier Ap., 17. Dinner @ “Spencers” w/ Marty, Steve, the late Jim Rider, Lalo, Joey and hostess, the late Cindy Williams and her producer. Grand food, food and fellowship. Miss Jim and Cindy every day.

#6 – R.I.P. Wink Martindale, “The King of the Television Game Show”. 12.4.1933 – 4.15.2025. Sandy, Wink and Joey on a happy day.

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#5 – Please join me Ap., 18; 5:30 PM when I speak @ the Historical Society of Palm Desert. “Having It All”.

#4 – Ap., 12 – Oh the joy of seeing “Hairspray” @ Desert-Theatricals w/ my Grangirl Shelbey Mae. I thought I’d seen the highlight of the production when the amazing cast began singing…BUT NO, the highlight was the fabulous choreography by Ray Limon…. BUT NO, the glorious costumes were “spot-on” and so colorful and timely…BUT THEN I realized that the orchestra under the guidance of Joshua Carr hadn’t missed a beat, let alone hit a wrong note. SO, how on earth did the messages of race, age, prejudice, love, youth, blue-collar, jealousy, media, motherhood AND high school all fit into those glorious two acts? PLUS, you had to look up once in a while from the delicious cuisine of Willie Rhine to watch the stage!!! The magic that continues to be Desert-Theatricals, that’s how. www.desert-theatricals.com. Get your brooms and cauldrons ready for October and “The Addams Family”. It’s probably already sold out!!!!

#3 – Ap., 11 – 13 Coachella 2025. Lady Gaga and more. The world comes to the Coachella Valley.

#2 – Ap., 10 “National Siblings Day”. My little Sis Jean (9) and me (13) Sept., 1959 on the Ranch in Lathrop, CA.

#1 – R.I.P. Dear Debbie Setlin.

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March Appearances 2025

Published April 5, 2025

#11 – DAP’s fabulous “Chase” Mar., 29 w/ John Ferrare (in Armani. lol) Kudos to David Brinkman et al.

#10 – Mar., 25 – The iconic Ruta Lee on my radio show (www.joeyenglish.com) in anticipation of her performances @ Michael Holmes’ Purple Room Mar., 27 and 28th. (www.purpleroompalmsprings.com) What a Grand Gal!!!

#9 – Mar., 18 – Palm Springs Walk of Stars honoring Mary Bono. Former First Lady of Palm Springs, member of Congress and SO MUCH MORE…photo w/ daughter Chianna and hubby Steve Oswald. Kudos and many thanks from a grateful community.

#8 – Mar., 13 – Palm Canyon’s presentation of “Victor, Victoria” was lovely on so many levels. From the sets by J.W. Layne; direction AND costume design by Derik Shopinski; AND YES, OF COURSE, the music and lyrics by Henry Mancini and Leslie Bricusse..what a line-up!! Then add the actors, the singing, the dancing, the music, the hair and makeup, the live musicians, ALL you needed was a lovely desert night in Palm Springs and an after party @ Willie Rhine’s “849”. OH, THERE YOU GO. PERFECTION!!! On stage thru April 6. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.

#7 – Mar., 12 – Adam Karsten’s CV Rep’s presentation of “Jesus Christ SUPERSTAR” can’t help but be a winner, music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice and it just goes onward and upward from there. Did NOT expect the “heavenly” voices from EVERYONE in the cast, WOW!! Especially Christin Byrdsong (as Judas) and Steven Grant Douglas (as Jesus) to the last member of the chorus!!! Then there was the LIVE orchestra from Stephen Hulsey (thank you for all the French Horn solos) ALL without a wrong note. Superb direction from Adam Karstens. Loved the team effort on the brilliant sets and the amazing choreography by Karen Sieber.

I know, as do we all, how the story turns out, but this production of an historical event with it’s contemporary take on the well-known plot, made me hope that this time Jesus just might make it down off that tree. Left the theater depressed all over again about the Crucifixion…thinking a bunch of us will probably go to church this week. Don’t miss this one, and remember, Easter is coming. www.cvrep.org.

#6 – Mar., 13 – “How to Succeed In Business, Without Really Trying” @ Gary Power’s Revolution Stage Company is a return visit to the Broadway musical creation by Frank Lesser back in 1961. Outstanding comedic physical portrayals came from Barbara Kerr and Rob Arnegard in my opinion. Billy L’Amour is in a fun category all by himself of course. Good vocal performances from lots of the cast, especially Nicole Kennedy who shows promise on many levels. On stage thru Mar., 29. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

#5 – March 8, blessed to be @ American Legion Post 519 to honor Riverside County Sheriffs and Palm Springs Police. Kudos to Albert Mendoza, John Pickens and Amado Salinas. God Bless America!!

#4 – Sun., Mar., 8 “Bitchiest Brunch” @ Dan Gore’s “Oscars” and the amazing performances of Cheyenne Demure and the legendary Lawanda Jackson. BEST DRAG SHOW EVER. www.oscarspalmsprings.com.

#3 – Mar., 7 – Saw “Oliver” @ Desert-Theatricals w/ Grangirl Alea who flew in from Denver for the show. You don’t often see such a wonderful, cohesive group of actors that achieve such a memorable performance on so many levels. From the last member of the chorus to the brilliant violin and French Horn in the orchestra, this production is magical. Outstanding choreography, singing, acting, tech support, staging, costumes et al, resulted in a magnificent production. And then there was the food from Willie Rhine. “May I have some MORE, please”. Kudos to Ray and Josh AGAIN. www.desert-theatricals.com.

#2 – Remembering my Mother, Lucy Ella Armstrong Marquis 10.18.1913 – 3.6.2006. Pictured w/ me, Tyler (@ 15) on her 90th bday in 2003.

#1 – Sat., Mar., 1 – w/ Karen and Tony Barone en-“joeying” a glorious reception @ their home (aka their art museum). We are so blessed to have them in our zipcode.

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February Appearances 2025

Published March 2, 2025

11. R.I.P. Gene Hackman. (Jan., 30, 1930 – Feb., 26, 2025) Such talent, such range, such productivity, such loss.

10. Thurs, Feb., 27 Hear TCM’s Dave Karger on the show sharing his fantastic “heartbeats” in the “Talk of Stars” hour-long interview. Now you’ll know “the rest of the story”. Just Wonderful!!!

9. Friday Feb., 21, w/ Ruta Lee (the Catholic) and myself (the Methodist) “reading” @ Temple Isaiah for Shabbat Services w/ the Cutlers – Cantor Chelsea and Rabbi Jerry. (pictured here) Blessings on so many levels. www.creativeartstemple.org.

8. Tues., Feb., 18 @ Gary Powers’ Revolution Stage Company w/ “Gypsy” Haake to see their production of “Vanya, Sonia, Masha and Spike”. Lots of fast dialogue from middle-aged siblings in this Tony Award-winning play. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

7. Wed., Feb., 19., another one of Gypsy’s 93rd birthday parties. This one @ Jerry Keller’s “LuLu California Bistro” w/ Joey, Dan Gore, Beth Robbins and Ruta Lee. BEST PARTY EVER!!!!

6. Mon., Feb., 17 – The first of several bday parties for Gypsy (93 on 2.14), Lalo (64 on 2.17) and Werner (71 on 2.23) up @ Steve and Lalo’s in Yucca Valley. WHAT A VIEW. Lalo’s family made the most amazing food for us. Lots of champagne and red velvet cake too.

5. Sat., Feb., 15 – Touring one of Christopher Kennedy’s amazing projects as part of Modernism Week’s – “Old and New” series of his. I WANT THIS ONE!!!

4. Fri., Feb. 14 Happy Valentine’s Day!!! Wear Red and Eat Chocolate FOR CERTAIN!!!

3. Fri., Feb., 14 – My “Mimi” Ilda Cecilia Widner Marquis Smith was born 2.14.1893 and died 4.15.1975. (Valentine’s Day to Tax Day) What a character she was!!! Miss her.

2. Fri., Feb., 7 w/ Marty Wiviott for the Palm Cyn. Theatre’s production of “My Fair Lady”. Outstanding performances on every level by Mark Almy (Henry Higgins), Shel Safir (Col. Pickering), Se Layne (Elize Doolittle) and Glenn Liggett (Alfred Doolittle), all with those tough English accents that just once in a while got a bit “Southern”, but the standout vocal performance for this reviewer was Noah Wahlberg (Freddy Eyinsford-Hill). Watch for this young man as he gets a bit more experience and exposure under his belt. I’d love to see him on Broadway someday. “My Fair Lady” runs thru Mar., 2. Directed, choreographed and costumed by Derik Shopinski w/ fabulous sets by J.W. Layne. Take the whole family. www.palmcanyontheatre.net.

1. Hear legendary photographer Michael Childers on my radio show talking about “My Husband Makes Movies”. AND see the series @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center on Mondays. www.psculturalcenter.org.

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January Appearances 2025

Published February 5, 2025

6. Fri., Jan., 31 w/ Marty Wiviott and Ruta Lee @ Revolution Stage Company for the celebration of Carol Channing and “Hello Dolly”. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

5. Thurs., Jan., 23 w/ Marty Wiviott enjoying CV Rep’s glorious production of “Light in the Piazza”. Don’t miss this. Runs thru Feb., 9. www.cvrep.org.

4. Mon., Jan., 20, Today we say God Bless America!!!! Welcome to the “Golden Age” of America, AND also to Martin Luther King, Jr., Day AND also to my grandson Trent’s 21 birthday. What a day!! A day never to be forgotten on so many levels. AMEN!!!

3. Thurs., Jan., 16 w/ Marty Wiviott @ Revolution Stage Company www.revolutionstagecompany.com for their ambitious production of “Spring Awakening”. For a play that has it roots in an 1891 work it is still very relevant for teenagers living anywhere along that time line. Non-stop singing w/ great choreography by Nathan Wilson, the large cast of equally talented actors does a fine job, always aided by RSC’s amazing technology. A strong 2nd Act enriched the experience for the audience. Runs through Jan., 30th.

2. Listen to another fabulous interview w/ the incredible Del Shores on the Joey English Radio Show. AND don’t miss his “A Very Sordid Wedding” @ the Palm Canyon Theatre Jan., 17 – 26. www.palmcanyontheatre.org and www.delshoresfoundation.org.

1. Sending prayers to the victims of the horrific fires in Los Angeles and beyond.

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December Appearances 2024

Published January 6, 2025

12. Hoping your 2025 will be full of champagne, chocolate and roses!!!

11. Kodak Memories. Dec., 2016; Ruta Lee, Jackie Lee Houston, Pat Riley and Joey. Four Great Gals!!!!

10. R.I.P. President James Earl Carter, Jr. 10.1.1924 – 12.29.2024.

9. Remembering my Daddy, Victor Lawrence Marquis Dec., 28, 1914.

8. Merry Christmas Dec., 25 from our Poinsettia House to yours.

7. Happy 90th Natal Day dear Larry Luckinbill and congrats to that pretty bride of almost 45 years next to you!!!

6. Dec., 12 – “39 Steps” @ CVRep is amazing. How can 4 actors portray SO MANY CHARACTERS almost instantly? This is fascinating to watch once you “catch on”. Think of the costume changes, let alone the voicing and dialects to switch… ALL THE TIME remembering WHO you are in a particular scene! Brilliantly directed by Jamie Torcellini. Don’t miss this. Runs thru 12.22. www.cvrep.org.

5. Dec., 13, Happy 99th Natal Day Dick Van Dyke. You are “supercaliufragilisticexpialidocious”!!!!

4. Dec., 8. Fabulous “Open House” w/ former Mayor Robert and Bob Moon @ their lovely home.

3. Dec., 8 “Men of the Desert” benefiting Animal Samaritans @ the Air Museum. Dudes, Dogs and Designer Fashions.

2. I’m the “Ex” Mrs. Claus as I commentated the Festival of Lights Parade from Maracas on Sat. Dec., 7. “Ho, Ho, Ho”.

1. Gary Powers’ Revolution Stage Company presents a fabulous ensemble offering of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-Winning “Company” (until Dec., 22) and it is JUST THAT…a great COMPANY of 12 equally talented performers. Great singing, acting, choreography, sets, graphics, tech, sound and lights. Maybe you don’t want lots of Company @ your house over the Holidays, or you don’t want to visit NYC, but be certain to “visit” the “Company” RSC is hosting this Christmas Season. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

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November Appearances 2024

Published December 1, 2024

6. From our home to yours and from the Joey English Show. Have a Blessed Thanksgiving.

5. Fabulous presentation of “Little Shop of Horrors” @ Revolution Stage Company. Star Robert Garcia (Seymore) seemed to be channeling Robin Williams. Wonderful. Great singers, great tech, great time. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

4. Radio legend Dan McGrath guest hosting my show all week. Give a listen the 18 – 22.

3. How I spent my 79th Natal Day and 29th Radio Bday. A real blessings on so many levels.

1.Veteran”s Day. Thank you for your Service.

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October Appearances 2024

Published November 1, 2024

13. BOO!!! from the “Red Witch”, was there EVER any doubt?

12. Oct., 20, Dodgers win the World Championship. Bet heaven is “Dodger Blue” because Tom LaSorda is there!!!! Great memories of singing the Anthem there and the 1981 World Series.

11. R.I.P. Teri Garr. Dec., 11, 1944 – Oct., 29, 2024.

10. Oct., 29, food, fun and fellowship @ Jerry Keller’s “LuLu” w/ the legendary Ruta Lee. Long-overdue “Girl Talk” about politics, people and witchy “potions” coming up for Halloween. BOO!!!! What a fabulous “BROAD”!!! lol

9. “An Intimate Evening w/ Lucie Arnaz” on Oct., 26, w/ Marty Wiviott @ Michael Holmes’ “Purple Room” was classic entertainment. Perfect song selections, communication w/ the audience, brilliant musical direction from Ron Abel AND the most phenomenal mix of musical ability and comedic timing. Wonder where she got those? No wonder we will ALWAYS LOVE LUCIE.

8. R.I.P. Jack Jones. Jan., 14, 1938 – Oct., 24, 2024. The music in Heaven must be unbelievable.

7. R.I.P. Mimi Hines. July 17, 1933 to Oct., 21, 2024.

6. R.I. P. Lovely and talented Mitzi Gaynor. 9.1.31 – 10.17.24.

5. Oct., 17 “I Do, I Do” @ Revolution Stage Co. is a thoughtful “romp” for every married couple thru their own marital experience. www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

4. Oct., 15 Honored moment w/ Agua Caliente Tribal Chairman Reid Milanovich. So much history here on so many levels. Hear him on the show.

3. Oct., 13, “Death of Me Yet” @ the Revolution Stage Company. www.daviddeanbuttrell.com and www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

2. So, after appearing in “Dirty Harry” back in the 70’s, Clint used my photo for this poster I think.

1. R.I.P. Pete Rose 4.14.41 – 9.30.24. I guess he’s really “out-of-here” this time. lol. PLAY BALL.

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September Appearances 2024

Published October 1, 2024

12. Mon., Sept., 30, Revolution Stage Company’s The “Cabaret Riot” w/ Judges Joey English and Joe Smith and emcee Francesca Amari.

11. Sun., Sept., 29 Dinner w/ Sandy and the legendary Wink Martindale @ Willies Rhine’s “849”. Fabulous food, fun and fellowship. www.eight4nine.com.

10. Sat., Sept., 28, Gary Power’s Revolution Stage Company presented a wonderful evening of comedy. Each act just long enough, just funny enough, just political enough, just irreverent enough to tickle our fancies. Star Jason Stuart invited “funny ladies” Irina Voronina and Dana Eagle to get the giggles going and then brought the big belly laughs. “NO JOKE”!!!! lol. www.revolutionstagecompany.com and www.jasonstuart.com.

9. Remembering the birthdays of Rozene Supple 9.24, Earl Greenberg 9.27 and Jim Houston 9.28 this week. Philanthropist, Civic leaders and “Angels” all.

8. Remembering Erletta Mildred Widner Kiraly Neff (“Erieaie” 9.22.1914-1.27.2016 she made it to 102) my Daddy’s 1st Cousin – pictured here w/ her cousin, the late Ron Hine and me w/ my cousin Pam Kiraly West Floyd. Family.

7. Sept., 11. REMEMBER, Freedom is NOT free.

6. Sept., 7 – 9; cont. The “PALM SPRINGS WILL LOVE GYPSY FOREVER TOUR” w/ 92 year-old Gypsy’s guest appearance @ Dan Gore’s “Oscars” for the Bitchiest Brunch and dinner @ Jerry Keller’s “Lulu”, then Willie Rhine’s “849”.

5. Sept., 6; The start of the “PALM SPRINGS WILL LOVE GYPSY FOREVER TOUR” w/ lunch w/ Marty W. @ “Aspen Mills” and dinner @ Todd Flood’s “Maracas” w/ “Oscar’s” Dan Gore, Joey, and two REAL ENTERTAINMENT legends….”Lawanda” and “Gypsy”. Margaritas all around!!!

3. The latest creation by Karen and Tony Barone. What artists, what imaginations, what joy!! www.baroneart.com.

2. Sept., 4 – Revolution Stage Company’s Gary Powers speaking to Steve Kanold’s FREE ACT Travel Club of the Desert. SRO. www.revolutionstagecompany.com and www.act-tours.com.

1. Sept., 2. Don’t labor, rest on Labour (Labor) Day!!!

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August Appearances 2024

Published September 3, 2024

8. Aug. 31. Marty Wiviott has just returned from a “gazpacho” tour of Europe and has declared Jerry Keller’s “LuLu” the WINNER!!!! ABSO-lulu!!!!

8. Aug., 30 w/ Rabbi Jerry Cutler and his wonderful wife, my Cousin Jeff loving each other, a Cadillac Margarita and fabulous vegan entrees @ Todd Flood’s “Maracas”.

7. R.I.P. Alain Delon 11.8.24 – 8.16.24. Beautiful man, beautiful actor.

6. R.I.P. Dear Gena Rowlands. 6.19.30 – 8.14.24. Four time Emmy, Two time Golden Globe, Oscar nominated actress. Memories of “The Notebook”, “Gloria”, “Woman of Influence”, “Hope Floats”. Love of her family; late husband John Cassavetes; son Nick Cassavetes and so much more. Glorious lady.

4. R.I.P. Peter Marshall. Nothing about you was “Square”. 3.30.1926 – 8.15.2024.

3. Great Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce Lead$ Lunch @ “Sonny’s Fusion Bar and Grill” @ 214 E. Arenas. David White is such a wonderful host @ this location every Tues., in August @ 12 noon. www.pschamber.org.

2. See you @ 1 PM today @ Steve Kanold’s ACT-tours FREE “Travel Club of the Desert” w/ speaker “Joey Pal” Brian Bilhartz of Bilhartz Desert Insurance www.bilhartzinsurance.com, prizes and treats. Best Western Palm Desert Resort, 74-695 Highway 111, across from the Embassy Suites. www.act-tours.com.

1. I can see clearly now, (if you’re singing) because the “eyes have it” after cataract surgery at Acuity Eye Group. “Piece of cake” procedure and I actually enjoyed it. Learned a lot. www.acuityeyegroup.com.

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