The Joey English Show

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“Box Office” Segment – December 6, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Box Office” Segment

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BOX OFFICE w/ Tracey Essex
Presented thru the generosity of CV Rep, A World Class Theater in an intimate setting. www.cvrep.org. 68510 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION that theater seasons are expanding due to so many year-round residents.
– REPORT that PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION’S “Latin Fire” Friday, Dec., 1st. Internationally acclaimed cellist Sara Sant’Ambrogio and PSIPC Artistic Director Robert Koenig were amazing. Don’t miss the next production. HOLD THE DATE: Gala on Jan., 29 @ the Club @ Morningside; “Shining Stars in the Desert”. www.psipc.org.
– ANNOUNCING CVREP’S FULL SEASON.
1. Dec., “Summer Session w/ the Bones Brigade”
2. Jan., “Cabaret”
3. Feb., “POTUS; Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”
4. Ap., “Nice Work if You Can Get It”.
www.cvrep.org.
– REPORT on Michael Shaw’s Dezart Performs season;
1. Jan., “What The Constitution Means To Me”
2. Mar., “A Case for the Existence of God”
3. Ap., “Mr. Parker”
www.dezartperforms.org
– REPORT on Palm Canyon Theatre
1. Dec., thru the 17th – “Elf” w/ David Green’s Music Theater International.
www.palmcanyontheatre.net
– REPORT on Revolution Stage Company.
– DISCUSSION of the new venue in town w/ live entertainment every day of the week.
The newest addition to the theatre scene has something almost every night.
1.NOW thru Dec., 23 – “Charles Dickens Writes A Christmas Carol”.
www.revolutionstagecompany.com.
-DISCUSSION of little-known facts about when Theater and the Holidays collide.
(contact info: Email: tracey.essex@nullgmail.com and (760) 861-1006).

Tracey

Medical Doctor’s Research Segment – December 6, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Medical Doctor’s Research Segment

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MDR.COM w/ Pat Riley, 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise Fl. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR’S Application for “Pain”.
– REPORT that there is now a new study that shows what is good for our joints. MDR’s BIO-HA will reduce pain VERY QUICKLY and keep your skin looking younger. MDR’s ROLL-ON RELIEF is amazing for pain. It’s a topical. Goes away in 20 minutes.
– DISCUSSION of MDR’s CHONDRO-PRO which is great for pain.
– DISCUSSION that the human egg has the same salt content as the Ocean and MDR’s products have krill and shark components. INTERESTING. Anti-inflammatory.
– DISCUSSION that all these products are completely natural and don’t require a prescription AND ARE NOT EXPENSIVE.
– DISCUSSION of the innovations that will be coming in the future to stay young.
– (contact info; www.MDR.com and (800) MDR TABS).

Cover Girl Pat

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Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
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Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.
Photo of Joey’s Poinsettia Tree.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

Museum Segment – December 6, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Museum Segment

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PALM SPRINGS AIR MUSEUM w/ Ann Greer re: 745 N. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. The Patriotic Center of the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that Sat., mornings from 10:30 – 12:30 PM “Open Cockpits” included w/ Museum admission.
HOLD THE DATES;
– REPORT on the Dec., 12 Pearl Harbor Day program.
1. Sat., Dec., 9 @ 1:PM – “Keep Calm and Carry On”; a Brits experience of WWII.
2. Sat., Dec., 16 @ 1:PM – “Flat Tops, the History of the Aircraft Carrier”.
3. Dec., 18 – Santa arrives and will deliver turkeys to Martha’s Village and will do a fly-over and wave to all the hospitals.
4. Tues. Dec., 19 – 23rd; 6 – 9 PM “Snowtopia” Winter Wonderland w/ 60 tons of real snow, Frosty the Snowman, cook smores, a Holiday train, food trucks, meet Santa etc.
– REPORT that there is “Open Cockpit” EVERY SATURDAY from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
– REPORT that the Museum is open every day from 10 AM to 5 PM. that KIDS 12 and under get in FREE w/ a paying adult. Friendly dogs on a leash. DO NOT LEAVE PETS IN A CAR.
– REPORT that the Palm Springs Air Museum will be closed for Christmas Day.
– (contact info: www.palmspringsairmuseum.org and (760) 778-6262.)
– REPORT ON ACT FOR MS; needs funding especially @ the end-of-the-year. ACT for MS provides FREE programs for 96 clients and their families in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT on HOLD THE DATES:
1. Feb., 19 – Golf Tourney @ Palm Valley
2. Ap., 6 – 25th Gala
– DISCUSSION of the wonderful grant Act For MS received for mental health support.
(contact info: www.actforms.org and ((760) 773-9806).

Ann

Desert Symphony Segment – December 5, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President re: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that they are sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES for the NEW SEASON, the 35th Anniversary Season; Tickets available thru the McCallum Theatre.
1. JAN., 21 – tribute to Barbra Streisand
2. Feb., – “I LOVE A PIANO” w/ Tony Desare
3. Mar., – tribute to John Denver.
4. April – tribute to Frankie Valli “Let’s Hang On”
– REPORT that 2/13/24 will be the annual Symphonettes Luncheon @ The Lavendar Bistro in LaQuinta. Reservations available NOW.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammy

Palm Springs International Airport Segment – December 5, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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.
– DISCUSSION of ACT-Tours trip to the Copper Canyon in Mexico.
– REPORT that Alaska Airlines is giving away 2 tickets to NYC and back as a promotion for their new service that begins Dec., 14. Outbound is mid-day to 7 PM and Inbound is 9 AM to Noon in Palm Springs. Enter to win the tickets on www.flypsp.com. The drawing will be held on Dec., 14.
– REPORT that ALL the seasonal flights have returned and are in full swing.
– REPORT that we had 38,000 passengers for Thanksgiving.
– DISCUSSION of the concessions that are underway. Hope for Feb., opening for some.
– REPORT on the new restaurants and shops that are coming. There will be 6 restaurants, 2 coffee shops and an ice cream shop.
– DISCUSSION of the top 5 busiest airports in the World. 5. Dubai; 4. Chicago 3. Denver 2. Dallas 1. Atlanta.
– REPORT on the new Economy Parking lot.
– REPORT that the Seasonal Airlines are back.
– REPORT that Dec., 14 Alaska Airlines starts their new non-stop service from PSP to JFK. It will run 5 days a week thru April. And Jet Blue has the “red-eye” to New York as well.
– REPORT that there is a new website that will tell you what you can and cannot take and the immediate statis of your flight, the occupancy of the parking lots, etc..www.flypsp.com. Go to www.tsa.gov and go to the section “what can I bring”.
– REPORT on the new check-in procedure, i.e. TSA. (www.tsa.gov) US Global Entry; Clear (www.clearme.com). Now you don’t have to go to a TSA office, starting soon will just have to go to PSP.
– (contact info: www.flypsp.com)

Daniel

LIBERTY TREES
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.
Photo of Joey’s Poinsettia Tree.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

Tours Segment – December 5, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Tours Segment

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RED JEEP TOURS “MOUNTAINS OF FUN” w/ Rick Curtiss re; 74-794 Lennon Pl., Ste., B. Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION of his trip to Paris.
– REPORT that Red Jeep is VERY BUSY. All 13 Jeeps have been out twice a day.
– DISCUSSION of what they do and what they tell guests to do when they encounter a rattlesnake. They carry a “snake stick”. The snakes are around the oasis where the water is, because that is where their prey is. A group of rattlesnakes is called a Rhumba or a Coil.
– REPORT that Red-Jeep Tours is in it’s 36th year. Was started by a woman.
– REPORT that reptiles “brumate” and small desert mammals “estivate”.
– REPORT They have 15 Jeeps and 2 SUVs. They have 40 drivers/guides. All are well-trained and make their own tours up. Although there is a list of required things to show on the tour. They run tours 3 or 4 days a week.
1. San Andreas Fault Tour
2. Indian Canyons
3. Joshua Tree
4. Painted Canyon Tour
– DISCUSSION of the tour items they have for animals, babies, older folks etc.
– REPORT that there are 5 Canyons; Palm, Andreas, Murray, Chino and Tahquitz REPORT on the 3 ways the plates move. 1. Subduction zone. 2. Plate spreading. 3. Strike/slip.
– DISCUSSION of roadrunners. Territorial and cannot fly. They eat rattlesnakes. Their footprint has two toes going backward and two toes going forward. Prints don’t tell which direction the bird is going.
– (contact info; www.red-jeep.com and (760 324-5337).

Rick

Restaurant of the Week Segment – December 4, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: “McDonalds”.
– DISCUSSION of the New York Post article about McDonalds $16 meal. This is a very old story. Prices use to be set by supply and demand. Now the CA. legislature has made it impossible to do business in CA. for may venders and stores have had to shop out of state which increases the cost to the customer.
– REPORT that some European stores are using computers rather than persons.
– REPORT that the employers don’t benefit, the customer doesn’t benefit, but payroll taxes and workman’s comp go up and the GOVERNMENT benefits.
– DISCUSSION of the issues his 31 stores are having w/ supply and demand. i.e. leaf lettuce for salads and lettuce-wraps.
– REPORT that the owners can pick ingredients.
– DISCUSSION of the impact of the 2024 minimum wage coming in Jan.,
– REPORT that the McRib is still there. Lent will have the Filet of Fish.
– (contact info: www.mcdonalds.com.)

Dick

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – December 4, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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”.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals/Brian’s clients/news in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Over the Counter availability for Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy?
– DISCUSSION that these can be bought on the Internet. GLP is Ozempic. Approved to Type 2 Diabetes. Mounjaro (you lose more weight w/ this one) is newer and has a dual mechanism. There’s a study coming showing that Ozempic (can be made by a compound pharmacist) and Wegovy (came out w/ their own version of the weight loss drug) have a fantastic result w/ diabetes AND IN MANAGING WEIGHT LOSS, as well as reducing risk of cardio-vascular disease. Mounjaro showed @ every stage of the study a better weight loss effect than Ozempic. Health risks for using these outside of indication and there’s a shortage of them now. Discussion of the risks for these once-a-week injections. There are pop-up fakes w/ these products. REPORT on the costs and whether or not to pay for them.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

LIBERTY TREES
Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
Will deliver.
Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
Will flock any color.
Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
Call Rio @ (406) 370-5479.
Photo of Joey’s Poinsettia Tree.

Joey’s Poinsettia Tree

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – December 4, 2023

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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Cont. 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”.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals/Brian’s clients/news in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
2. Is MPOX gone? (Yes. Started in 2022 and ended pretty quickly. Most of the cases here in S. CA. were in Riverside County. Less than 1/3 of the population got vaccinated, yet the virus disappeared.)
3. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (In the winter months when there is less light, there’s a drop in Serotonin, and your circadian rhythm. Women get this more than men. Bi-polar folks suffer w/ it more. The farther you are from the Equator. Treat w/ light therapy. Runs in families. Increase in suicidal thoughts. Do more in the sunshine. Take more Vit., D.)
4. Will music decrease any pain you are feeling? (Yes, it does. Any distraction technique will actually help. Especially in the dentist office to distract you from the sounds and even the smells.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

Joey’s Daily Datebook – December 4 – 8, 2023

Joey English Daily Datebook
Presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare
www.mydohc.com and (760) 320-8814
“Your Life, Your Health, Our Passion”

FRIDAY: Dec.,8, 2023. National Brownie Day and Hanukkah.

1. WHO; TERRANCE MC NALLY’S
WHAT; “It’s Only A Play”.
WHEN; NOW THRU DEC.,10.
WHERE; Palm Springs Cultural Center on Baristo.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.

2. WHO; 35th ANNUAL PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL.
WHAT; Tickets/passes are on sale.
WHEN; NOW FOR JAN., 4 – 16, 2024.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.psfilmfest.org.

3. WHO; CREATIVE ARTS TEMPLE W/ RABBI JERRY CUTLER.
WHAT; CAT FNL (Creative Arts Temple/Friday Night Live) Streaming brief Shabbat Services w/ The Cutlers.
WHEN; Selected FRIDAY NIGHTS @ 6 PM.
WHERE; Facebook & YouTube & live.
WEB; www.creativeartstemple.org.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; “The Thunder from Down Under”.
WHEN; TONIGHT FRI., DECEMBER 8.
WHERE; The Show @ Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

THURSDAY: Dec., 7, 2023. Pearl Harbor Day and National Cotton Candy Day.

1. WHO; THE JOSLYN CENTER’S JACK NEWBY.
WHAT; Lawn Bowling.
WHEN; TOMORROW FRI., DEC., 8; 8:30 – 11:00 AM.
WHERE; 773-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
WEB; www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220.

2. WHO; GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT.
WHAT; Naming rights for a puppy; $5,000.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; On-line.
WEB; www.gddca.org.

3. WHO; FRIENDS OF THE PALM SPRINGS LIBRARY.
WHAT; Announce the Season 5 Speakers Series.
WHEN; 1.25 – Fran Drescher; 2.27 – Terry McMillan; 3/7 – Billy Dee Williams.
WHERE; The Richards Center and Palm Springs Cultural Center.
WEB; www.palmspringsspeaks.org.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Ms.“Va Va Voom” – Sharon Sills w/ songs, slinky and sensational.
WHEN; TONIGHT THURS., DEC., 7.
WHERE; The Purple Room Palm Springs.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

WEDNESDAY: Dec., 6, 2023. National Mitten Tree Day.

1. WHO; DAP HEALTH/PRES. DAVID BRINKMAN says.
WHAT; Help celebrate 40 years of DAP Health.
WHEN; SAT., Mar., 30, 2024.
WHERE; Palm Springs Convention Center.
WEB; www.daphealth.org.

2. WHO; REVOLUTION STAGE COMPANY.
WHAT: Special Holiday Show
WHEN; MON., DEC., 18; 7:30 PM.
WHERE; 611 S. Palm Cyn. In the Sun Shopping Center.
WEB; www.revolutionstagecompany.com.

3. WHO; TEMECULA THEATER
WHAT; “A Christmas Carol, The Musical”.
WHEN; NOW THRU DEC., 10.
WHERE; Old Town Temecula Theater.
WEB; www.temeculatheater.org.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Holiday Hits w/ “the Dreamboats”.
WHEN; TONIGHT WED., DEC., 6.
WHERE; Aqua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

TUESDAY: Dec., 5, 2023. National Bathtub Party Day.

1. WHO; MC CALLUM THEATRE.
WHAT; Annual Gala w/ Audra McDonald.
WHEN; WED., DEC., 6; 8 PM.
WHERE; 73000 Fred Waring Dr., Palm Desert, CA. 92262.
WEB; www.mccallumtheatre.com.

2. WHO; CITY OF PALM SPRINGS/CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
WHAT; FREE Tribute band for “Chicago”.
WHEN; TOMORROW WED., DEC.,6 @ 7 PM.
WHERE; Downtown Park.
WEB; www.pschamber.org.

3. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Best selling author talk w/ Wde Rouse.
WHEN; TONIGHT TUES., DEC., 5.
WHERE; The Palm Springs Main Library, 300 Sunrise.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news

MONDAY: Dec., 4, 2023 National Wear Brown Shoes Day.

1. WHO; PALM SPRINGS CULTURAL CENTER.
WHAT; Series of feature films.
WHEN; NOW FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
WHERE; The P.S. Cultural Center/Historic Camelot Theatre.
WEB; www.psculturalcenter.org.

2. WHO; HEATHER JAMES GALLERY.
WHAT; New exhibition of Impressionist to Post War Icons.
WHEN; NOW.
WHERE; 45188 Portola Ave, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.heatherjamesgallery.com.

3. WHO; MELISSA MORGAN FINE ART.
WHAT; David Yarrow’s Inaugural Exhibition.
WHEN; NOW thru Jan., 21.
WHERE; 73-660 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
WEB; www.melissamorganfineart.com.

4. WHO; AHOY! DATES W/ DAVID.
WHAT; Holiday Songs w/ Matteo Bocelli.
WHEN; TONIGHT MON., DEC., 4.
WHERE; McCallum Theatre.
WEB; www.davidperry.com/news.

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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