John interviews Phyllis Diller on the occasion of her 90th birthday, at her home in Brentwood, California. Interview aired in Tacoma, Washington on Comcast Cable channel 76 throughout the month of July in honor of Ms. Diller's 90th birthday on July 17th. Check local listings for "Around Here." Interview is also available On-Demand throughout all of Western Washington ,to all Comcast subscribers.
John interviews Doc about his lengthy career as he passes through Tacoma, Washington and serves as guest conductor for one night, with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. Segment originally aired in Tacoma, Washington and surrounding communities on Comcast Cable TV's "Around Here."
During her "Dynasty years," and for some time thereafter, Linda Evans maintained a home in Lakewood, Washington, a suburb of Tacoma, on Gravelly Lake. When she decided to sell it, John Sparling and his crew were the first film crew given access to her home.
In his second interview with New York Times best selling true crime author Ann Rule, John talks with Ann about two of her most recent books.. "The End of the Dream," and "Bitter Harvest." Interview originally aired in February 1999 in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding communities on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here."
Situated off of the shores of Steilacoom, Washington, John learns what life is like on the only island operating prison since the closing of Alcatraz in 1963. Segment originally aired in May of 1998 on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here," seen in Tacoma, Washington, and surrounding communities.
John interviews Brian Tracey, former co-host of KING5 TV's "Evening Magazine," about his new business venture, "Ride The Ducks of Seattle," where people can tour the city of Seattle on both land and water in one of his "Ducks." Segment originally aired in September of 1999 in Tacoma, Washington and surrounding communities on Comcast Cable's program "Around Here."
John tells about this very vital organization that helps to solve crimes utilizing the public's help, and by offering them a reward for the information they provide, if it leads to the arrest and felony charges filed on any suspect.
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