Alexandra Dean is an award-winning director and producer. Her recent film is a YouTube Original – This is Paris, the Official Documentary. Her 2017 film Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story gained widespread international acclaim which is how I became aware of her. In this interview the director speaks about the
Bill Anderson is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. He is a legend in music—both for the recordings he has made, but also the songs he wrote that others recorded. Known for writing and singing songs like “City Lights,” “World of Make Believe,” “Mama Sang a Song,” and “Po Folks.”
Don Reid is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. He’s a man with stories galore! Don Reid is one of the original members of The Statler Brothers, without a doubt one of country music’s most beloved vocal groups. They are themes award-winning group in country music. They were also one
Art Munson is a special guest in our series A Celebration of Paul Williams on The Paul Leslie Hour. Singer, Hall of Fame Songwriter, ASCAP President and recovery advocate Paul Williams is a Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winner as well as one of the most renowned music creators in the world. His records
Kenny Ascher is a special guest in our series A Celebration of Paul Williams on The Paul Leslie Hour. Singer, songwriter, actor and recovery advocate Paul Williams is a much loved popular culture figure. Among his many talents, he’s known for many successful songs. He’s released studio and live recordings over the last 50
The acclaimed 1979 film The Muppet Movie begins with the world’s most beloved green frog, Kermit earnestly singing a beautiful ballad as he strummed his little banjo. The words Kermit sang were written by Paul Williams, one of the greatest songwriters ever. The sublime melody was composed by Paul’s friend Kenny Ascher. That song,
P. J. O’Rourke is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. We are pleased to welcome one of America’s great commentators, authors and satirists. P. J. O’Rourke has written 20 books on a variety of subjects, some hitting #1 on the New York Times Bestseller list. His newest book
Marc Scibilia is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour, with a musical performance. Marc Scibilia is an unstoppable force and when you hear his music you’ll understand why he’s had more than 125 million collective streams. His music has been heard in television, movies and even a Super Bowl
Doyle Grisham is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour! This is an interview with pedal steel guitarist, studio musician,performer and member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Doyle Grisham. Doyle’s pedal steel guitar playing was once referred to as “tasty” by Rolling Stone magazine, and I have to
It’s the ongoing series “It’s Still Billy Joel to Me,” within The Paul Leslie Hour where we co-review all of the studio albums (in chronological order) of singer-songwriter Billy Joel. This is Vol. 3 – “Streetlife Serenade.” Co-reviewers Paul Leslie and Jason Burge discuss the third and not as well known Billy Joel record “Streetlife