Gavin MacLeod News

BroadwayWorld previously reported that some of Broadway's biggest stars are coming out to celebrate international stage and screen superstar Carol Channing, who turns 95 today, in a one-night-only tribute concert produced by the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California on Saturday, March 5, at 8 p.m.

It all began on this day 50 years ago with a cruise to Mexico on a single cruise ship, Princess Patricia. Today, Princess Cruises celebrated its 50th anniversary aboard Pacific Princess in the Port of Los Angeles with a special appearance by the original LOVE BOAT cast before setting sail on a throwback cruise, recreating the very first itinerary to the iconic Mexican Riviera.

BroadwayWorld is excited to report that some of Broadway's biggest stars are coming out to celebrate international stage and screen superstar Carol Channing, who turns 95 this year, in a one-night-only tribute concert produced by the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California on Saturday, March 5, at 8 p.m.

Rancho Mirage's CVRep is premiering George Eastman's dramedy, HAPPY HOUR. Director Ron Celona, veteran actor Gavin MacLeod, and Los Angeles-based actor John Hawkinson do justice to Mr. Eastman's sensitive and intelligent play about a son's worries over his aging father's safety. The result is another must-see production at CVRep.

Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep) in Rancho Mirage, California, starts its 2015-16 season on October 28th with the world premiere of HAPPY HOUR, written by George Eastman, starring Gavin MacLeod and John Hawkinson, and directed by CVRep's artistic director, Ron Celona.

Once upon a time in a land far, far, well not that far, but far enough to make it interesting. There was a giant magical oak tree whose branches protected the forest from all that was evil in the world.

Frank Ferrante brings his one-man show to the Coachella Valley Repertory (CVRep), in the last of CVRep's summer 2015 cabaret series. 'Groucho,' as played by Mr. Ferrante, will entertain audiences for three performances on the weekend of August 28th through the 30th.

Once upon a time in a land far, far, well not that far, but far enough to make it interesting. There was a giant magical oak tree whose branches protected the forest from all that was evil in the world.

The original cast of 'The Love Boat' gathered to decorate Princess Cruises'Rose Parade float today, as well as participate in a myriad of national and local media interviews which celebrated the reunion of this beloved cast.

December 31st is the end of the tax year for most taxpayers as well as the date on which many nonprofits close their books. Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit theaters are engaging in December fundraising to improve their bottom lines.

The Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) presented a second round of staged readings of George Eastman's 'HAPPY HOUR.' Gavin MacLeod and Michael Shaw reprised their roles from an earlier version. Director Ron Celona hopes to have a full production ready for CVRep's 2015-16 season.

In the summer of 2014, Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre (CVRep) presented the world premiere staged reading of Happy Hour by George Eastman, starring Gavin MacLeod and Michael Shaw. In the months since, Director Ron Celona and the playwright George Eastman, have been working together on script changes, with the goal of developing a full production of Happy Hour for the 2015-2016 Season at CVRep.

The cast of ABC's 1970's series THE LOVE BOAT reunited to celebrate Princess Cruises' 50th anniversary. by christening a new ship. Check out the reunion below courtesy of ET!

Stage and Television stars Gavin MacLeod, Joyce Bulifant and G.W. Bailey lead a cast of twenty professional actors and singers in Dezart Performs fundraising gala, 'ON THE AIR! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,' tonight, March 13, 2014 at The Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. I had the chance to chat with MacLeod about his life and career and participating in the ON THE AIR benefit. Here are a few excerpts from the conversation.

Stage and Television stars Gavin MacLeod, Joyce Bulifant and G.W. Bailey lead a cast of twenty professional actors and singers in Dezart Performs fundraising gala, 'ON THE AIR! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,' tonight, March 13, 2014 at The Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs.

Stage and Television stars Gavin MacLeod, Joyce Bulifant and G.W. Bailey lead a cast of twenty professional actors and singers in Dezart Performs fundraising gala, 'ON THE AIR! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,' on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at The Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. The live show with post-performance VIP reception will take the audience back in time to radio's golden age of the 1940s and 1950s with all of the stage gimmicks in tact including sound effects created right on stage, applause signs-and even commercials with original jingles for the modern-day companies sponsoring the special event. The radio shows to be vividly recreated are 'The Bickersons,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' and 'My Favorite Husband.' I had the chance to chat with MacLeod about his life and career and participating in the ON THE AIR benefit. Here are a few excerpts from the conversation.

Stage and Television stars Gavin MacLeod, Joyce Bulifant and G.W. Bailey lead a cast of twenty professional actors and singers in Dezart Performs fundraising gala, 'ON THE AIR! An Evening of Live Radio Show Classics,' on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at The Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs. The live show with post-performance VIP reception will take the audience back in time to radio's golden age of the 1940s and 1950s with all of the stage gimmicks in tact including sound effects created right on stage, applause signs-and even commercials with original jingles for the modern-day companies sponsoring the special event. Macleod, best know for his stint helming THE LOVE BOAT, and Buifant, known for her many recurring television roles including a long running stint on MATCH GAME, are paired once again as husband as wife in 'The Bickersons', one of several hilarious radio recreations that evening.

Today through Sunday, January 4-5, 2014, international sexologist Dr. Susan Block will join a bevy of film legends (mainstream and adult), 'Golden Age' TV stars, hot MiLFs, GiLFs, and a parade of fans, at THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW, the world's biggest celebrity autograph and pop culture memorabilia show, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Dr. Block will interview some of the stars for her Internet TV and radio show, sign photos and copies of her book, The 10 Commandments of Pleasure: Erotic Keys to a Healthy Sexual Life, and introduce her new social media site Bonoboville.com.

This Saturday-Sunday, January 4-5, 2014, international sexologist Dr. Susan Block will join a bevy of film legends (mainstream and adult), 'Golden Age' TV stars, hot MiLFs, GiLFs, and a parade of fans, at THE HOLLYWOOD SHOW, the world's biggest celebrity autograph and pop culture memorabilia show, at the Loews Hollywood Hotel. Dr. Block will interview some of the stars for her Internet TV and radio show, sign photos and copies of her book, The 10 Commandments of Pleasure: Erotic Keys to a Healthy Sexual Life, and introduce her new social media site Bonoboville.com.

KPFK's Arts in Review (AIR) Repertory Players and Pacific Radio Archives present the annual Arts in Review Holiday Special - featuring the broadcast premiere of The Christmas Truce - a dramatization of the events that led to a two-day cessation of military action on the front lines by both sides during World War I - written by Julio Martinez, directed by Irene Arranga, edited by Mark Torres.