Series synopsis
Sidewalks Entertainment is an American talk television series that premiered on Syndication on September 1, 1988. It ended on January 25, 2006. It was created by Richard R. Lee. It stars Richard R. Lee, Finola Hughes, AnnaSophia Robb and Richard Hatch.
Sidewalks Entertainment is a long-running, weekly American television series that is a combination of a talk show, magazine show and variety show featuring celebrity interviews, music, artistic and novelty acts, and rising performers. The 30-minute program is primarily produced in the San Francisco Bay Area with segments from other parts of the country, including Los Angeles and New York.
Richard R. Lee is the creator and executive producer, as well as lead editor and webmaster of SidewalksTV.c ...
Premise
Sidewalks Entertainment is a long-running, weekly American television series that is a combination of a talk show, magazine show and variety show featuring celebrity interviews, music, artistic and novelty acts, and rising performers. The 30-minute program is primarily produced in the San Francisco Bay Area with segments from other parts of the country, including Los Angeles and New York.
Richard R. Lee is the creator and executive producer, as well as lead editor and webmaster of SidewalksTV.com. On-air personalities Cindy Rhodes and Rafael Siegel are also co-producers.
During the first six years, the show was known as Sidewalks. The producers decided to add Entertainment to the program's title, so viewers would understand it was an entertainment show and not a show related to public works or about concrete walkways. On websites and television grids, the program is listed as Sidewalks Entertainment, although hosts, guests and on-air graphics may still refer to the program as Sidewalks.
As of April 14, 2007, the show has produced 256 regular editions, along with a number of special episodes and temporary shows.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard R. Lee
- Finola Hughes
- AnnaSophia Robb
- Richard Hatch
- Lorenzo Lamas
- Blu Cantrell
- Debbie Reynolds
- Heather Headley
Supporting cast
- Gavin DeGraw
- LaToya London
- Natalie Imbruglia
- John Tesh
- Rob Reiner
- Richard Marx
- Kathy Baker
- Michael Madsen
- Sean Patrick Flanery
- Robert Hays
- Enya
- Anthony Hamilton
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 20 seasons with 229 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | September 1, 1988 | December 1, 1988 |
| Season 2 | 13 | September 6, 1989 | November 8, 1989 |
| Season 3 | 15 | ||
| Season 4 | 19 | ||
| Season 5 | 21 | ||
| Season 6 | 27 | ||
| Season 7 | 29 | January 5, 1994 | |
| Season 8 | 21 | ||
| Season 9 | 11 | November 13, 1995 | |
| Season 10 | 13 | ||
| Season 11 | 11 | ||
| Season 12 | 9 | October 29, 2001 | August 16, 2002 |
| Season 13 | 9 | November 15, 2002 | July 2, 2003 |
| Season 14 | 14 | August 23, 2003 | July 31, 2004 |
| Season 15 | 7 | January 16, 2005 | June 18, 2005 |
| Season 16 | 1 | January 25, 2006 | January 25, 2006 |
| Season 29 | 0 | January 2, 2019 | January 2, 2019 |
| Season 32 | 0 | September 1, 2021 | August 25, 2022 |
| Season 33 | 0 | September 22, 2022 | August 25, 2023 |
| Season 34 | 0 | September 1, 2023 | August 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Series Premiere First episode featuring guests singer LISA CORDIER and the acrobatic roller skating group THRILLS ON WHEELS. Hosts: Robert Guarino and Rosie Sorenson. |
September 1, 1988 |
| 2 |
Country Showdown Country music with singers MIKE DeALBA, HOWARD WILLIAMS and DEBBIE CARRELLO, LESLIE STICHLER, and DAVID ALLEN. Hosts: Marci Camacho, Robert Guarino, Rosie Sorenson. |
September 8, 1988 |
| 3 |
Young Talents An array of young performers: singers ERIN and MEGAN GUARAGLIA and SHAYLIA MADDEN, while host Rosie Sorenson interviews a special 5 year-old student MAHESHWARA RAO. Co-Hosts: Marci Camacho, Robert Guarino. |
September 15, 1988 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Look Singer/songwriter NATE FOX performs, while the PERES DEMONS gives a demonstration of ""double-dutch"" rope-jumping. Also: a home-video ""spoof"" of dog-food commercials. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Rosie Sorenson, Jon Golden. |
September 6, 1989 |
| 2 |
Sidewalks Bandstand A special edition featuring five of the latest Bay Area bands: THEORY ELECTRIK GROUP, JUNIOR SHARP, Y.G.S., OKAY ...FINE, and BARTON THOMAS BEEN READY. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Jon Golden. |
September 13, 1989 |
| 3 |
Donna & Kristy Guests include DONNA VERCESI DANCERS, three women who have performed overseas including Romania and Poland, and KRISTY CATES, an award-winning young singer and actress. Hosts: Robert Guarino, Jon Golden, Mel Menefee. |
September 20, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Preview / Retrospective Special edition comprising of clips, featuring musical and artistic performers from the first 22 episodes. Also included: hosts bloopers, featuring Marci Camacho, Mel Menefee, Rosie Sorenson, Robert Guarino and Jon Golden. |
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| 2 |
CPR & The Heimlich Special edition demonstrating the actual procedures of the Heimlich maneuver and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Guests are JUNE MAYS, PAT WATERS, DR. JOSEPH L. LEVIT from the West Contra Costa County American Red Cross Chapter. Hosts: Marci Camacho, Mel Menefee. |
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| 3 |
Mr. Id The modern rock band MR. ID are seen in exclusive ""Sidewalks""-produced music videos. Also: co-host Mel Menefee searches frantically for a videotape that features his senior tap dance troop THE DANCING DARLINGS. Co-host: Marci Camacho. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
No Show Show With three weeks of no performers showing up for taping, hosts Marci Camacho, Mel Menefee and the crew search the episode list to find their favorite segments: the new age group THIRD PLANE, singer-songwriter BARTON THOMAS, swimwear designer MASTAHN, and a ""world-premiere"" of the classical group DUO PETRA. |
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| 2 |
Steel Drums Steel drum group SHANNON DUDLEY AND THE RICHMOND BLOCO and singer DAVE MARCHAND (""Baby, I Want You"") in a ""Sidewalks"" music video. Hosts: Denise Yvonne and Mel Menefee, with Marci Camacho. |
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| 3 |
Learning Sign-Language A special informative edition with guest CHERYL SULITEANU teaching viewers sign-language. Also: RICH McDOWELL of Marine World Africa, USA tells us about a special hearing-impaired camp at the theme park in Vallejo, California. Hosts: Marci Camacho and Mel Menefee, with Rosie Sorenson. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
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| 1 |
Video Nite #1 (R&B/RAP) National videos featuring DESHAY FEATURING CURLY (""Funny Feelin'""), SNAP (""The Colour of Love""), HIGHLAND PLACE MOBSTERS (""Let's Get Naked""), HO FRAT HO (""Ho Frat Swing"") and HAMMER (""2 Legit 2 Quit""). Denise Yvonne, Mel Menefee. |
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| 2 |
Video Nite #2 (AC/CHR) National videos by ARETHA FRANKLIN FEATURING MICHAEL MCDONALD (""Ever Changing Times""), JOE COCKER (""Feels Like Forever""), CAUSE & EFFECT (""You Think You Know Her""), BONNIE RAITT (""Not the Only One""), RICHARD MARX (""Hazard"" Chapter Two). Hosts: Denise Yvonne and Mel Menefee. |
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| 3 |
The Mel Menefee Show In a parody of late-night talk shows, co-host Mel Menefee dreams he has his own TV series. Plus: a look at Mel's real, off-camera talents, including TAP FOR LIFE, his senior tap dancing group. Also featured: singer RON MATTHEWS (""Worth More Than Pearls""). |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lights Out A look at the group KRUSH (featuring their hit song, ""Let's Get Together""); performances by PEABO BRYSON & REGINA BELLE (""A Whole New World"") and TISHA CAMPBELL (""Push""); and an encore segment on how to make a realistic face wound with simple household materials by Bay Area make-up artist MICHAEL A. ORNELAZ. Hosts: Denise Yvonne and Mel Menefee. |
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| 2 |
Magic II Bay Area magician GLENN HAYWOOD performs illusions with Denise and Mel. Plus: performances by AMY GRANT (""Good For Me""), THE HEIGHTS (""How Do You Talk to An Angel"") and PETER CETERA and CHAKA KHAN (""Feels Like Heaven""). Hosts: Denise Yvonne and Mel Menefee. |
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| 3 |
Mel's Camping Trip While Mel takes Denise and her daughter on a wild camping trip, ""Sidewalks"" presents a special interview with musician FRED SCHNEIDER of the rock group The B-52's (""Love Shack""); and performances by MICHAEL BOLTON (""To Love Somebody""), JUDE COLE (""Tell the Truth"") and THE DARLING BUDS (""Sure Thing""). Hosts: Denise Yvonne and Mel Menefee. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sci-Fi Convention An inside look at a science fiction convention; and an exclusive interview with actor JAMES DOOHAN (Scotty of ""Star Trek""). Plus: performances by THE CONEHEADS (""Conehead Love"") and DONALD FAGEN (""Tomorrow's Girl""). Hosted by: Lovelle Robinson and Mel Menefee. |
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| 2 |
Do You Have Any Crab? Episode features an exclusive interview with singer/songwriter DARDEN SMITH (""Loving Arms""); and show-business advice from ED McMAHON (""Star Search""), RAY COMBS (""Family Feud""), LORENZO LAMAS (""Renegade""), DON CORNELIUS (""Soul Train""), and JANE WHITNEY (""The Jane Whitney Show""). Plus: performances by PAUL McCARTNEY (""C'mon People"") and AIR SUPPLY (""Goodbye""). Also: a look at two San Francisco Fisherman's Wharf street performers. Taped in San Francisco. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Mel Menefee, with Veronica Davis. |
December 1, 1993 |
| 3 |
Gabriel, Fagen and Barkley A look at two innovative performers, PETER GABRIEL and DONALD FAGEN, and their creative videos, including ""Sledge Hammer,"" ""Kiss That Frog"" (Gabriel); ""Snowbound"" and ""New Frontier"" (Fagen). Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a public service announcement featuring NBA's CHARLES BARKLEY as a ""claymation."" Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes and Jennifer Parnoff. |
December 8, 1993 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Young Indy & The Sidewalk of Doom An exclusive interview with SEAN PATRICK FLANERY, the actor who plays young Indiana Jones on the TV series and cable movies. Also: a look at the ""Sidewalks"" TV series, and music by ERIC CLAPTON (""Motherless Child""). Hosted by Cindy Rhodes and Jennifer Parnoff, with Michelle Livengood. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Jennifer Parnoff with Michelle Livengood. |
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| 2 |
Boo Radleys Interview and video performance by the rock group, THE BOO RADLEYS (""Barney and Me""); a look back at the juggling duo, THE BOOGIE DOWN JUGGLERS; and music by GREEN DAY (""Basket Case"") and R.E.M. (""What's the Frequency, Kenneth?""). Hosted by: Cindy Rhodes and Veronica Ornelas. |
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| 3 |
Hartman An interview with former ""Good Morning America"" host DAVID HARTMAN, who talks about his career and gives advice to rising hosts. Also: another installment of ""Sidewalks"" TV Trivia, and music by BARBRA STREISAND (performing ""Evergreen"") and BONNIE RAITT (""Storm Warnings""). Hosted by: Cindy Rhodes, Veronica Ornelas and Jennifer Parnoff. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Merry-Go-Round Actor BRUCE GREENWOOD (""St. Elsewhere,"" ""Nowhere Man"") and R&B group AFTER 7 (""Till You Do Me Right"") are interviewed. Plus: actress CRYSTAL BERNARD of TV's ""Wings"" joins PETER CETERA in his video performance, ""(I Wanna Take) Forever Tonight."" Hosted by: Stephanie Colquitt. |
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| 2 |
Conscious Daughters Actress CYNTHIA GIBB (""Fame, ""Deadly Games"") and San Francisco Bay Area rap group CONSCIOUS DAUGHTERS (""Sticky Situation"") are interviewed. Plus: music by SUPER CAT (""Girls Town""). Hosted by: Stephanie Colquitt and Brian Bland. |
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| 3 |
Renaissance Pleasure Faire ""Sidewalks"" takes a look at Renaissance Pleasure Faire, spotlighting types of costumes, food and attractions. Also: a song from DIANA ROSS (""Take Me Higher""). Hosted by: Stephanie Colquitt and Cindy Rhodes. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Style Fashion In this 10th season opener from 1998, a preview of the new SWE: Sidewalks Entertainment series and a look at fall fashions with HAL RUBENSTEIN of In Style Magazine. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
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| 2 |
Barenaked Ladies Special correspondent Kalyn Sloan interviews the popular Canadian rock band, BARENAKED LADIES. Plus, video performances, including ""Shoebox,"" ""This Week,"" and ""Brian Wilson."" Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee, Kalyn Sloan. |
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| 3 |
No Food For Brian Actress ANNIE POTTS (""Designing Women"") talks about her career and her Lifetime TV series, ""Any Day Now""; author BARBARA NEAL and actor DANNY GLOVER (""Lethal Weapon"" movies) discuss Neal's book ""Melody's Incredible Adventure; and a hit song from MADONNA (""The Power of Goodbye""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee, Brian Bland. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tracy, Myles and George ""Celebrity Spot"" interviews with country singer TRACY LAWRENCE, filmmaker MYLES BERKOWITZ (""20 Dates""), and musician GEORGE WINSTON. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
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| 2 |
Hank Azaria Interview An interview with actor HANK AZARIA (""Birdcage,"" ""Godzilla""). Also, a behind-the-scenes making of ""Bartok The Magnificent,"" a home video release Azaria co-produced. Plus, music by CELINE DION (""That's The Way It Is"") and JESSICA SIMPSON (""I Wanna Love You Forever""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
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| 3 |
Legends ""Celebrity Spot"" interviews with singer MICHAEL CRAWFORD (The Phantom of the Opera) and actress GLORIA STUART (""Titanic""). Plus music by CHARLOTTE CHURCH (""Just Wave Hello""). Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kings of Terror Inteview with actor ROBERT ENGLUND (Freddy Kruger of the ""Nightmare on Elm Street"" films) and ""You Rock My World,"" the long-form MICHAEL JACKSON music video. Hosted By: Richard R. Lee. |
October 29, 2001 |
| 2 |
John Tesh Host Cindy Rhodes interviews musician, composer, and former ""Entertainment Tonight"" anchor, JOHN TESH. Also included: ""Give Me Forever (I Do)"" music video with John and James Ingram. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
November 12, 2001 |
| 3 |
Cochran, Enya, Safina ""Celebrity Spot"" interviews with country singer TAMMY COCHRAN (""Angels in Waiting"") and Italian singer ALESSANDRO SAFINA. Also: ""Only Time"" music video by ENYA. Hosted By: Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
January 7, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wedding Planner Guests include Mindy Weiss, a wedding planner to the stars; a Sidewalks Double-Spot video peformances from ""American Idol"" winner Kelly Clarkson (""Before Your Love"" and ""A Moment Like This""); and a previous-aired interview of actress Catherine Bell (""JAG""). Hosted by Brandace Moore, Cindy Rhodes and Richard R. Lee. |
November 15, 2002 |
| 2 |
The Bachelor Interviews with author SIDNEY SHELDON (from a 2000 interview) and ""The Bachelor 2's"" AARON and HELENE. Plus, music by JENNIFER LOPEZ featuring STYLES & JADAKISS (""Jenny On The Block""). Hosted By: Brandace Moore, Cindy Rhodes, Richard R. Lee. |
November 27, 2002 |
| 3 |
Powers, Leach, Reynolds Interviews with actress Stefanie Powers (Hart to Hart), Debbie Reynolds, and TV host Robin Leach (Lifestyles of The Rich and Famous). Hosted by Cindy Rhodes, Brandace Moore and Richard R. Lee. |
January 10, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jeff Gordon & Youngbloodz Host Cindy Rhodes talks to Nascar's superstar JEFF GORDON, while East Coast Correspondent Rafael Siegel interviews Sean Paul and J-Bo from the rap group YOUNGBLOODZ. Also: music by MARIAH CAREY (""Bringin' On The Heartbreak"") and YOUNGBLOODZ (""Damn""). |
August 23, 2003 |
| 2 |
Four Actresses Host Cindy Rhodes has one-on-one satellite interviews with model KATHY IRELAND; and actresses MORGAN FAIRCHILD, KATHY BAKER, and COURTNEY THORNE-SMITH. |
September 8, 2003 |
| 3 |
Adema Host Rafael Siegel interviews Arista Records' rock group ADEMA in Philadelpha. Plus: Adema's music video, ""Unstable."" |
September 24, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hayes & Barker Host Cindy Rhodes interviews entertainer ISAAC HAYES (Chef on ""South Park"") and NIGEL BARKER (""America's Next Top Model""). Plus: music by ALICIA KEYS (""Karma""), RYAN CABRERA (""True""), and KELLY CLARKSON (""Since U Been Gone""). |
January 16, 2005 |
| 2 |
Writers East Coast host Rafael Siegel interviews RAFAEL ALVAREZ, an author and writer of such TV shows as HBO's ""The Wire"" and NBC's ""Homicide: Life on the Street,"" while host Cindy Rhodes talks to author SIDNEY SHELDON. Music by: SHANIA TWAIN (""Don't"") and DYERS DAUGHTERS (""My Lucky Stars and Stripes""). |
February 5, 2005 |
| 3 |
Rob Reiner / Doris Roberts Host Cindy Rhodes interviews actor/director ROB REINER (""All In The Family"") and actress DORIS ROBERTS (""Everybody Loves Raymond""). Plus: music by: JENNIFER LOPEZ (""Get Right""). |
March 9, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
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| 1 | American Idols | January 25, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
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| 19 | Doctor Mike | January 2, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
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| 1 |
Walker Hayes SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to country singer Walker Hayes about his career and how his song "Fancy Like" became a viral dance video. Plus, we have music by Ian McConnell ("Fix This") and Bobby & Teddi Cyrus with Billy Ray Cyrus ("Roll That Rock"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Remembering Jimmy McCracklin In this special, a look back at blues singer / musician Jimmy McCracklin, including a brief 2003 interview, a talk with his daughter Sue McCracklin, and an exhibit that was held in Richmond, CA. Host: Richard R. Lee. Featuring: DeJeana Burkes of The North and Greater Richmond Blues Foundation, Ronnie Stewart of The West Coast Blues Society, and District One Supervisor John Gioia of Contra Costa County. |
September 17, 2021 |
| 3 |
Jon Bass and Karan Soni SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales interviews actors Jon Bass ("Baywatch") and Karan Soni ("Deadpool" films) about their hit TV series, "Miracle Workers." Plus, we have music by Demi Lovato ("Melon Cake") and Motive Black ("Broken"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
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| 1 |
Arden Cho + Dominic Sherwood SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to actors Arden Cho and Dominic Sherwood, two of the stars of Netflix's "Partner Track." Plus, we have music by Wyn Starks ("Who I Am"), Dixie ("Someone to Blame") and Lauren Spencer Smith ("Narcissist"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
Remembering Tony Dow A look back at an extended interview with the late actor Tony Dow, who was best known for playing Wally Cleaver on the comedy classic, "Leave It to Beaver." Plus, we have music from Hannah Ellis ("Country Can"). Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 6, 2022 |
| 3 |
Kieron Moore + André Dae Kim SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to actors Kieron Moore and André Dae Kim, the male leads of Peacock's "Vampire Academy," about their career starts and working on the TV show based on the young adult paranormal romance novels. Plus, we have music by Sofia Carson ("Come Back Home") and New Hope Club ("Call Me a Quitter"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
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| 1 |
Jenna SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales interviews the former adult film actress and businesswoman Jenna Jameson about her early days, her hobbies, and appearing as an interviewee on the A&E documentary series, "Secrets of Penthouse." Plus, we have music by Lisa Bouchelle & The Bleu ("Love Is For The Making"), Matt Tucker ("Honky Tonkin' All Night") and Bowman ("Dust and Bone"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 1, 2023 |
| 2 |
Jim Capobianco SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales welcomes writer / director Jim Capobianco ("Ratatouille," "Mary Poppins Returns") about his favorite past projects in animation and his stop-motion puppet and 2D hand-drawn animated film, "The Inventor." Plus, we have music by Anna Aya ("Someone Else") and Michaël Brun, Anne-Marie & Becky G ("Coming Your Way"). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Torch and Bulldog of Harlem Globetrotters Talking about their world tour and NBC TV show, SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales welcomes Cherelle "Torch" George and Chandler "Bulldog" Mack, two of the members of the Harlem Globetrotters. Plus, we have two songs from our previous guest, Usher ("Good Good" featuring 21 Savage and Summer Walker and "Boyfriend" starring Keke Palmer). Co-Host: Richard R. Lee. |
September 18, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 1, 1988 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2006 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |