David Sheehan: JFK and The Rat Pack to Julia Roberts




Whiskey Politics show

Summary: <p>Ep: 120 - David Sheehan, CBS and NBC broadcaster, interviewer, host, and reporter shares some wild stories about the Rat Pack, Marilyn Monroe, JFK, and the biggest stars of the last few decades and today.  Sheehan's storied news career spans 5 decades and at 80 years young, Sheehan doesn't hold back his opinions about some of our favorite entertainers and how Hollywood has changed, politically and culturally. David just released his latest special <a href="https://youtu.be/ryi--iz-Sa4">And The Winners Are</a> (40 stars over 50 years) on <a href="https://youtu.be/ryi--iz-Sa4">YouTube</a>. Proceeds from the production are being donated to three very noble causes; St. Judes Children's Research Hospital, Children of the Night and the Los Angeles Mission.</p><p>Starting in 1960's David started at UPI, and started on television in 1970 on CBS, Sheehan was a reviewer and interviewer covering movies and television on a daily local newscast. He went on to host three annual national network specials: <em>Summer Movie Magic</em>, <em>Holiday Movie Magic</em>, and <em>Academy Awards Movie Magic</em>. Sheehan moved to NBC from 1984-1994, and finished up his 34 years of daily newscasting back at CBS from 1994-2004. </p><p>Register for Freedom Fest in Las Vegas this July 11-14 at <a href="http://freedomfest.com/">FreedomFest.com</a> and use code "WHISKEY100" for $100 off your tickets!</p><p>Follow Whiskey Politics on <a href="https://ricochet.com/series/whiskey-politics/">Ricochet</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoW-KEu4UiO41BpT7-COo2Q">YouTube</a> and at <a href="http://whiskeypolitics.net/">WhiskeyPolitics.net</a>, 'like' our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WhiskeyPoliticsBlog/">Facebook page</a>, follow Dave on <a href="http://twitter.com/DavidSussman">Twitter</a> and subscribe to <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-politics/id1104427904?mt=2">iTunes</a> where your 5-star rating will be greatly appreciated! And watch for this episode and others at America's Voice Network.</p><p>In Music: The Jazz Piano, <a href="https://www.bensound.com/">Bensound</a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Out Music: Celluloid Heroes, The Kinks.</p>