In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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Actress/Singer and Dean Martin's Daughter, Deana Martin
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Singer, actress, and the daughter of Legendary Rat Pack Member Dean Martin joins Johnny and Elias for another exciting episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Deana discusses growing up with six brothers and sisters in Beverly Hills while attending school with some other huge stars! She tells of all of the famous friends of her father's that would hang out at their Hollywood home such as Uncle Frank(Frank Sinatra), Uncle Sammy(Sammy Davis Jr.), and Marilyn Monroe. We learn how Frank Sinatra gave her very first singing lesson to her and how Sammy Davis Jr. taught her to tap dance and how she loved wearing his suit while singing and dancing around the house because they were the same size. Deana explains what it was like performing on stage and tv with her famous Dad as well as with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Deana talks about her Dad's humorous side on and off stage and answers the question whether or not there was really alcohol in all of those drinks he always had on stage. She also remembers with us her appearing on the Dating Game tv show where she chose famous comedian, Steve Martin as her date and gives us the details about their trip to Italy together! Deana describes recording a duet with her Dad and recording at the famous Capitol Records Studio. She tells of the rewards and the challenges of performing live on her Facebook page every Friday afternoon. We hear of how she received her pilots license and about her love for flying. We then discuss her book, Memories are Made of This; Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes and the plans of turning it into a movie. You will love this fast paced, engaging, and fun trip down memory lane with Ms. Deana Martin! Our very own show Psychologist Dr. Bil(one L) stops by to play the Whisper Game with Johnny and Elias as well! It's a lot of life with a whole lot of laughs on this episode of Life & Laughs Podcast!What listeners say about Life & Laughs with Johnny Sanchez 1,094,153 channel views Average customer ratings Overall - 5 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5.0 - 5 Stars Performance 5 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5.0 - 5 Stars Story - 5 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5.0 - 5 Stars - Life & Laughs Podcast Website: lifeandlaughs.simplecast.com Johnny's Facebook Page: facebook.com/JohnnyBSanchez [] Life & Laughs Facebook Page: facebook.com/LifeAndLaughsPodcast [] Johnny's Instagram: instagram.com/therealjohnbsanchez --- --------------------------------------- www.youtube.com/@LifeAndLaughsPodcast --- ---------------------------------------
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Singer, actress, and the daughter of Legendary Rat Pack Member Dean Martin joins Johnny and Elias for another exciting episode of Life & Laughs Podcast! Deana discusses growing up with six brothers and sisters in Beverly Hills while attending school with some other huge stars! She tells of all of the famous friends of her father's that would hang out at their Hollywood home such as Uncle Frank(Frank Sinatra), Uncle Sammy(Sammy Davis Jr.), and Marilyn Monroe. We learn how Frank Sinatra gave her very first singing lesson to her and how Sammy Davis Jr. taught her to tap dance and how she loved wearing his suit while singing and dancing around the house because they were the same size. Deana explains what it was like performing on stage and tv with her famous Dad as well as with Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Deana talks about her Dad's humorous side on and off stage and answers the question whether or not there was really alcohol in all of those drinks he always had on stage. She also remembers with us her appearing on the Dating Game tv show where she chose famous comedian, Steve Martin as her date and gives us the details about their trip to Italy together! Deana describes recording a duet with her Dad and recording at the famous Capitol Records Studio. She tells of the rewards and the challenges of performing live on her Facebook page every Friday afternoon. We hear of how she received her pilots license and about her love for flying. We then discuss her book, Memories are Made of This; Dean Martin Through His Daughter's Eyes and the plans of turning it into a movie. You will love this fast paced, engaging, and fun trip down memory lane with Ms. Deana Martin! Our very own show Psychologist Dr. Bil(one L) stops by to play the Whisper Game with Johnny and Elias as well! It's a lot of life with a whole lot of laughs on this episode of Life & Laughs Podcast!What listeners say about Life & Laughs with Johnny Sanchez 1,094,153 channel views Average customer ratings Overall - 5 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5.0 - 5 Stars Performance 5 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5.0 - 5 Stars Story - 5 out of 5 stars5.0 out of 5.0 - 5 Stars - Life & Laughs Podcast Website: lifeandlaughs.simplecast.com Johnny's Facebook Page: facebook.com/JohnnyBSanchez [] Life & Laughs Facebook Page: facebook.com/LifeAndLaughsPodcast [] Johnny's Instagram: instagram.com/therealjohnbsanchez --- --------------------------------------- www.youtube.com/@LifeAndLaughsPodcast --- ---------------------------------------
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