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cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – August 7, 2025
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career; Academy Awards, TV, Emmys, Dodger Baseball, Olympics, Dick Clark, teaching, etc.
press area for the Golden Globes Rick worked
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – August 7, 2025
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his licenses, awards and achievements.
Photo of the red carpet for the Golden Globes Rick worked
The Box Office Report – August 6, 2025
Seg 1 – The Box Office Report
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BOX OFFICE REPORT w/ Joe Smith and Barbara Kerr
– REPORT – Even during August, there’s still a lot to do and see.
– REPORT ON THE PURPLE ROOM (1900 E. Palm Cyn. Dr., P.S. CA. 92264).
– 8.29 & 30; “An Intimate Evening w/ Lucie Arnaz” w/ music director Ron Abel.
– 9.1; “The Judy Show” w/ Michael Holmes returns.
– www.purpleroompalmsprings.com.
– REPORT ON DESERT FILM SOCIETY (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. 92262)
– Since 2002 DFS has presented one-time screenings of award-winning films.
– 8.9; 10 AM; “The Ties That Bind Us” French film.
– 8.23; 10 AM; “Diamanti” (Diamonds) Italian film.
www.desertfilmsociety.org.
– REPORT ON PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. 92262)
– REPORT that they are open DURING CONSTRUCTION.
– REPORT on August screenings;
1. “The Barefoot Contessa”; “Planet of the Apes”; “Hello, Dolly”; “Postcards from the Edge”; “The Things from Another World”; “All That Jazz”; “Suddenly Last Summer”; “The Matrix”; “South Pacific”; “The Birdcage”; and “Hair”.
www.psculturalcenter.org.
– REPORT ON ACRISURE ARENA (75702 Varner Rd., P.D. 92211)
1. Aug., 7 – “Creed”
2. Aug., 23 – “Kali Uchis, The Sincerely Tour”
3. Sept., 29 – Paul McCartney
www.acrisurearena.com.
– REPORT ON AGUA CALIENTE – THE SHOW (32-250 Bob Hope Dr. R.M. 92270)
1. Aug., 8 – “Gypsy Kings, Featuring Nicolas Reyes
2. Aug., 15 – “Heart”
3. Aug., 22 – The Peter Gabriel Project (Genesis)
4. Aug., 29 – Richard Marx
5. Aug., 30 – The Commodores
www.aquacalientecasinos.com.
– REPORT ON SPOTLIGHT 29 (46-200 Harrison Pl., Coachella, 92236)
1. Aug., 16 – George Lopez @ 8 PM in the Spotlight Showroom
www.spotlight29.com.
– REPORT ON FANTASY SPRINGS RESORT (84-245 Indio Springs Pkwy, Indio. 92203).
1. Aug., 23 – Allicia Villarreal of GRUPO LIMITE @ the Special Events Center.
www.fantasyspringsresort.com
– REPORT ON MORONGO CASINO RESORT (49500 Seminole Dr., Cabazon, 92230)
1. Aug., 15 – Australia’s “Thunder from Down Under”
2. Aug., 22 – “Berlin”
3. Aug., 23 – “The Pointer Sisters”
www.morongocasinoresort.com.
– REPORT ON SPLASH HOUSE (Saguaro; 1800 E. Palm Cyon., Dr. P.S. and Renaissance P.S. Hotel 888 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, P.S. and Riviera Resort & Spa; 1600 N. Indian Cyn., Dr., P.S. )
1. Aug., 8 – 10; two weekends of this electronic music festival.
www.splashhouse.com.
– REPORT ON THE ATRIUM IN THE HYIATT PALM SPRINGS (285 n. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
1. Every Fri., night in Aug., Leanna Rodgers, w/ Miguel Gomez on congas and a mix of surprise guests.
www.hyatt.com.
– REPORT ON THIRD PARTY TICKETS;
1. Buyer beware. Buy only from reputable websites and ticket agencies.
– REPORT ON PLAZA THEATRE (128 S. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
1. Grand opening coming soon.
2. 12.2 & 3; Lily Tomlin (sold out)
3. “Home” for the P.S. Symphony, Modern Men Chorus, The P.S. Gay Men’s Chorus and many more.
www.palmspringsplazatheatre.com
– REPORT ON DEZART PERFORMS (605 S. Riverside Dr., P.S.)
1. New Dezart Playhouse in the former First Church of Christ building.
2. 11.13 – 15; Gala performance of “West Side Story”
3. Upcoming season will feature: “Eureka Day” and “Love! Valour! Compassion!”
www.dezartperforms.org.
– REPORT ON DESERT ENSEMBLE THEATRE (2300 e. Baristo Rd., P.S. @ the P.S. Cultural Center)
1. 15th and FINAL season.
2. 10.10 – “Singing w/ the Desert Stars” to benefit DET’s Theatre Education & Scholarship Program
www.desertensembletheatre.org.
– REPORT ON THE BENT (2300 E. Baristo Rd., P.S. @
the P.S. Cultural Center)
1.Only LGBTQ+ Theatre in P.S. and CV and Riverside County.
2.Check the website for productions and dates.
www.thebent.org.
– REPORT ON CVREP (68510 e. Palm Cyn., Dr., C.C. )
1. Dec.,’25 – “Dear Evan Hanson” and “Ernest Shakleton Loves Me”
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT ON PALM CANYON THEATRE (538 n. Palm Cyn., Dr., P.S.)
1. New season will include 9 musicals; “The Merry Widow”, “Sunset Blvd.”, “Annie” and “Kiss of the Spider Woman” among other.
www.palmcanyontheatre.net.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATRICALS (R.M. Amphitheatre @ 71560 San Jacinto Dr., R.M.)
– Oct.,24 – 26 – “The Addams Family”
www.desert-theatricals.com.
– REPORT ON DESERT THEATREWORKS (45175 Fargo St., Indio)
1. Season will include “Clue: Onstage”, “The Graduate”, “Sister Act”, The Crucible”.
www.dtworks.org.
– REPORT ON REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY (611 s. Palm Cyon., Dr., P.S.)
1. Season will include “Rent” “Pippin” and “Assassins” among others.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com
– (contact info: Email: joeyenglishboxofficereport.com).
Joe and Barbara
Palm Springs Symphony/Plaza Theatre Segment – August 6, 2025
Seg 2 – Palm Springs Symphony/Plaza Theatre Segment
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PALM SPRINGS SYMPHONY/PLAZA THEATRE w/ Marilyn Benachowski and Maestro Tom Hartley (conductor) founders along w/ Roger Benachowski. A 501C3 organization. Symphony in residence @ the Plaza Theater.
– REPORT on their mission statement; Our mission is to provide a professional orchestral group to enhance and enrich the cultural life of Palm Springs and the greater C.V. To offer concerts, recitals and special events with programs of musical and artistic excellence that entertain educate and engage the audience. We are also dedicated to giving free concerts to children where they can experience a live symphony orchestra.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. REPORT on Wed., July 30; 6:30 PM “An Evening of Music & Waves” preview of the inaugural season @ the P.S. Surf Club. Tix. on Eventbrite. AMAZING!!!!
2. Sun., Dec., 7, ‘2025 “Sleigh Ride & Symphony: A Joyful Christmas Concert” @ Plaza Theatre
3. Tues., Feb., 17, 2026 “From Mozart to Modern: A Symphony Across Time” @ Plaza Theatre
4. Tues., Mar., 31, 2026; “An Evening of Elegance: Elizabeth Pitcairin & the Red Violin” @ Plaza Theatre
5. Sat., May 9, 2026; “May Musical Mischief: A Symphony of Surprises” for Mom @ Plaza Theatre
6. Sat., July 4, 2026; “Liberty & Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of America” @ Plaza Theatre
– DISCUSSION of how to support, donate, purchase tickets etc.,
– (contact info; www.palmsprings-symphony.org and (760) 773-2575)
Roger, Marilyn and Tom
Palm Springs Air Museum Segment – August 6, 2025
Seg 3 – Palm Springs Air Museum Segment
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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM; w/ Ann Greer; 745 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs, CA. 92262
The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that the Museum now has 80 plus aircraft IN 91,000 Sq. feet of climate-controlled hanger space. Open 10 AM to 5 PM every day. Dogs on leashes welcome too.
– REPORT that the construction is over.
– DISCUSSION of all the planes.
– REPORT that the Library has Simulators.
– REPORT on the pilot SOAR program (Science of Aviation and Rocketry. 4 sessions of half-day for only 15 kids per week. Must be in middle school. $250/week including all materials. Sign up online. Connected w/ NASA.
1. EACH SATURDAY; 8 AM – 5 PM; Open Cockpit. Different planes each week. Book a ride on the website for early morning, mostly on weekends.
2. Feb., 7, ’26; 5 PM – 10:30 PM – 50 Year Gala re: end of the war in Vietnam.
– REPORT on the Gift Shop; i.e. the “Skybattle” board game, models, coloring books, costumes.
– REPORT that children under 12 get in FREE w/ a paid adult.
– DISCUSSION of the flight simulators. (F-16) The collection of every issue of Life Magazine.
– Stealth simulator is open every day.
– REPORT that the B17 is open 10 AM to 1 PM.
– REPORT that the Café is closed Tues. and Wed., Open the rest of the week.
– CONTACT INFO; www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760 778-6262)
Ann
Crossroads To Care Segment – August 5, 2025
Seg 1 – Crossroads To Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– REPORT that folks are getting vaccines for Covid, Pneumonia, Flu and RSV from pharmacies.
– DISCUSSION of “natural immunity”.
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– DISCUSSION of how the typical house call goes.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood-draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patty
Palm Springs International Airport Segment – August 5, 2025
Seg 2 – Palm Springs International Airport Segment
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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT w/ Daniel Meier Re: Deputy Director of Aviation, Marketing & Air Service @ Palm Springs International Airport.
– REPORT that you can go to www.progresspsp.com and see the latest updates on the construction. i.e. new elevators and flight displays. Now there’s curbside seating. New “Duty Free” venue.
– REPORT that PSP is very busy and that we have 30 airlines now.
– REPORT that Delta will go non-stop to Austin, Sat., only until Nov.,
– REPORT that Alaska will go to Portland every day, year round.
– DISCUSSION that Chicago and NYC year-round daily flights are in the works.
– DISCUSSION that a flight w/ ONLY 1 STOP…called Direct Flights, NOT non-stop.
– DISCUSSION of the “stay and play” feature that is good for 1 day. Go to www.flypsp.com/stayandplay.
– DISCUSSION of the “play and pay” register on www.flypsp.com to shop, eat, etc., w/out security.
– REPORT on the pink door (i.e. the pink door house in S. Palm Springs) @ the airport. It’s an emblem of Palm Springs that is pre-security and has coffee, retail, etc.,
– DISCUSSION of the progress of the construction; Trio in OPEN, the concessions, 6 RETAIN, including duty-free is coming. Eventually perhaps another terminal.
– REPORT that we have 3.2 million passengers a year now. Airlines are flying in more passengers but on bigger planes. The heat and temperatures doesn’t impact take-offs and landings for these newer planes now.
– (contact info; www.flypsp.com).
Daniel
Red-Jeep Tours Segment – August 5, 2025
Seg 3 – Red-Jeep Tours Segment
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RED-JEEP TOURS w/ Rick Curtiss re:
– REPORT that tours will be @ 8 AM, or maybe even earlier, depending on the weather.
– REPORT that in August, NO low desert tours, only hi desert due to the heat.
– DISCUSSION of Scorpions.
– DISCUSSION of the party venue available @ Metate Ranch, @ the end of Monroe Street in Indio Hills.
– REPORT on the re-created Cahuilla Village; the colored lights; the water features; the metate stone.
– DISCUSSION of how the tribe did tattoos. How the inheritance went from mother to daughter-in-law and tribe to tribe w/ the various tribal marking on chins.
– REPORT on arranged marriages but a girl always had the right of refusal.
– REPORT that this Cahuilla culture is at least 8,000 years old as opposed to Egypt being 4,000.
– DISCUSSION of snakes; all snakes are cold-blooded or ectothermic, because they get their internal temperature from the outside temperature. Joey’s Koi Fish go into a type of brumation as well.
– REPORT that some snakes lay eggs (overvigorous – where we get the word viper from) but as soon as they are laid, they hatch. Other snakes lay eggs, and they take a while to hatch.
– REPORT that the Mohave Green is possibly the most dangerous snake in the Valley.
– REPORT that snakes can strike from any position, not just coiled. Can strike up to 1/3 of it’s body length.
– DISCUSSION that NO snake is poisonous, they are venomous, which must be injected directly into the blood system.
– REPORT that young snakes are more dangerous than older snakes. Older snakes can regulate the amt. of energy it takes to express venom. Young snakes can’t regulate their venom, so they will give you ALL the venom they have. IF YOU GET A SNAKE BITE, GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM.
– (contact info: www.red-jeep.com and (760) 324-5337)
Rick
Restaurant of the Week Segment – August 4, 2025
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– REPORT @ MARACAS RESTAURANT.
– DISCUSSION of the new menu he might be tweaking a bit.
– DISCUSSION of all The vegetarian things he offers. More “summer”-type offerings.
– DISCUSSION of new drinks the “flight” of the margaritas and the non-alcoholic drinks.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and until 10 PM on weekends.
– REPORT on J.T.’s DINER.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST, LUNCH from 8 AM to 2 PM.
– DISCUSSION of the proposed “specials” he’s planning. He’s offering beignets now.
– REPORT on the new soups on the menus.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)
Todd
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – August 4, 2025
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION of his credentials; PharmD; CPEL; FCSHP; FASHP; EVP Clinical Operator; HPN ACO; started Clinical operations for D.O.H.C.
– BRIAN OPENING THE MEDICINE CABINET!!!
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is TD. (Tardive Dyskinesia can be caused by hereditary. AND there is a genetic predisposition that can increase the risk of getting it. Anti-psychotic drugs also can cause it. NEVER GOES AWAY!!!)
2. What is ATTCRM? (Amyloidosis happens when the liver produces faulty proteins; forms fibroids in heart or kidneys or tendons. Medication was $15,000/month. NO CURE.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
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