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Louis Feraud, Brigitte Bardot and Me

SURPRISE BONUS: Rare Dr Pepper Radio Commercial (circa 1965) Out Of My Closet: Neon Yellow Long-Sleeve Mod Dress Here I’m wearing an outfit by Louis Feraud at a Dr Pepper event. From the mid 1950s he was dressing the Parisian elite and designed … Continue reading

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#8 Johnny Crawford-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)

“Well, if it isn’t the son of Lucas McCain! Rifleman star Johnny Crawford, chats with Dick Clark and I.” Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. This is my … Continue reading

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Dick Dale, The Malibooz & Me

I’ve had several communications with Dick Dale over the past year. He’s told me of his grave illness and the devotion he has for his wife and son. I expressed interest in recreating our duet from Muscle Beach Party. He … Continue reading

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#7 Donna Loren, Connie Stevens-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)

Take a good look at the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. This is my 7th posting of highlights of some of the greats that we still love and worship today that were present at this unique … Continue reading

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Pizza

OMG! Haven’t had pizza for months. Ever since I changed to a gluten-free diet, pizza has clearly not been a part of my life style. Well, my latest journey to a CO-OP market delivered the best alternative. I found a … Continue reading

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#6 Trini Lopez sings “Kansas City”-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)

Who got his start in Dallas playing in a night club owned by Jack Ruby? Trini Lopez… he’s goin’ to Kansas City! Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. This is my 6th … Continue reading

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#5 George Hamilton & Jack Jones-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)

George Hamilton & Jack Jones are “Where The Boys Are”, here in the Hollywood Hills. Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. In the next few weeks I will be posting highlights … Continue reading

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A Scene From The Milton Berle Show (1966)

I appeared on four Milton Berle Shows in 1966. In this skit, George Hamilton and I played a certain married movie star couple. Can you guess who?        

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#4 Jan & Dean, The Challengers-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)

Jan & Dean shared a microphone with  Shelly Fabares who is anything but  The Little Old Lady From Pasadena! Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. In the next few weeks … Continue reading

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#3 Annette Funicello-Dr Pepper Celebrity Party (1963)

Who is synonymus with bikini and your favorite mouse? Annette! She’s all grown up here at the age of 21. Take a good look at this clip from the Dr Pepper Celebrity Party I co-hosted with Dick Clark. In the next few weeks … Continue reading

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