Thank you for your wonderful story about Tony Bennett. I am a huge fan and have been since I was a kid. My family loved him. My dad toured for 14 years in show business during the nightclub era in a comedy trio known as The Nuts Brothers. He always joked that he was responsible for Tony Bennett's success because once when they were on the same bill, he told Tony he should wear a "sheitel". (That's a wig or a toupee.) Tony was bald on the top, and he started wearing one. And of course, he then became famous. My dad was very proud of his observation. Thanks again for your wonderful show - and I can't WAIT to see Barbie. Much love, Susan Goldberg
Thank you, Michael Moore. People who “have heart” attract people who “have heart.” It is not a surprise to me that you knew both Tony Bennett and Harry Belafonte. And you also have a “big heart.”
Mike, Mattel wins in the end. They can tolerate subversion, so long as it sells. As Oscar Wilde said "all publicity is good publicity." Trump learned that lesson. "Barbie" has made over $750 million thus far. It is a publicity machine for Mattel and "Barbie." The film is subversive (but not subversive enough) but it still functions as a commercial product that works to reproduce and perpetuate the system it is critiquing, capitalism and the culture of privatized consumerism. Regarding the satire on Kubrick, there is the strong suggestion that Barbie is introducing a new form of violence in the society. Then the question is: what are the multiple levels of violence that accompany the introduction of Barbie in the era of the great acceleration of capitalism. A number of fellow film goers were weeping at the end. Was it because Barbie was finally liberated from Barbieland (tears of joy), or was it because Barbie was entering this crazy world of patriarchy, fascism, and capitalism (tears of sadness)? One might add that Barbie is part of the plastics revolution. Perhaps "Barbie 2" will launch the revolution??? in peace and solidarity, d
Michael think you for sharing your creative mind with us❣️ I love that filter that adds watercolor to your feelings so you can express almost like poetry, words that help us all.
Your Tony Bennett stories...Love. Your Barbie review - Love - I am going to see it hopefully this week! I really want to talk with you Michael. I have been synthesizing so much information over the past number of years like from 2016 (!) and I am vibrating but it's also so very concerning. Are you aware of Thomas Zimmer - Historian? Please check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMrLBf8mkPM&t=1063s
How fortunate you are to have known, face to face, two such greats as Harry Belafonte and Tony Bennett. Thank you for sharing thee remembrances with us. I t helped me travel back in time as well.
Thanks to my sister's connections in the business, I got to meet Mr. Bennett at his last performance in Worcester. Marvellous gentleman. I've enjoyed his music most of my life.
I particularly loved this pod cast because of the "wrap around" story of Mr. Bennett and the housewife who acted on her urge to jump in to help out in Selma. Viola Luizzo, an everyday person who interacted with the famed singer by chance, having been gunned down! Heart breaking! Mr. Bennett's conscious effort to move ahead in hopes of "making things better" was not just inspirational but demonstrated to me the key to living a purposeful life. I, too, have been considering, (age/life's turbulences), to just quit in my efforts to keep my dreams alive. This story has made me re-consider hearing these words: "what else do I have to dedicate my life to, to make things better?" Wow, a game changer! What IF? What if I quit and these words ring in my ears the rest of my life?! What deep disappointment to my soul! I am a tribal member living on Indian territory in New York where there are no banks willing to lend for homeownership financing on tribal lands. Yah, not quite the civil rights story as highlighted by this episode. Nonetheless, this is red lining, pure and simple. As a housing practitioner for more than 25 years, I have yet to see a change that would allow NY tribes to obtain financing for homes to eligible borrowers. Despite my efforts as a former housing authority director, this ability is nearly dead. I have plans on beginning in a Native CDFI with the goal of obtaining capital for lending to tribal members for tribally financed homes, renewable energy, and will focus on supporting women in business. I am at the jumping off point, which I was ready to abandon. Your words and recollection of these great men have lit a new fire from a dying ember. Thank you! BTW, the skill of the split eye, I'd like to see that! Haha, cute. Congratulations on all your success, Mr. Moore!
I particularly loved this pod cast because of the "wrap around" story of Mr. Bennett and the housewife who acted on her urge to jump in to help out in Thelma. Viola Luizzo, an everyday person who interacted with the famed singer by chance, having been gunned down! Heart breaking! Mr. Bennett's conscious effort to move ahead in hopes of "making things better" was not just inspirational, but demonstrated to me the key to living a purposeful life. I, too, have been considering, (age/life's turbulences), to just quit in my efforts to keep my dreams alive. This story has made me re-consider hearing these words: "what else do I have to dedicate my life to, to make things better?" Wow, a game changer! What IF? What if I quit and these words ring in my ears the rest of my life?! What deep disappointment to my soul! I am a tribal member living on Indian territory in New York where there are no banks willing to lend for homeownership financing on tribal lands. Yah, not quite the civil rights story as highlighted by this episode. Nonetheless, this is red lining, pure and simple. As a housing practitioner for more than 25 years, I have yet to see a change that would allow NY tribes to obtain financing for homes to eligible borrowers. Despite my efforts as a former housing authority director, this ability is nearly dead. I have plans on beginning in a Native CDFI with the goal of obtaining capital for lending to tribal members for tribally financed homes, renewable energy, and will focus on supporting women in business. I am at the jumping off point, which I was ready to abandon. Your words and recollection of these great men have lit a new fire from a dying ember. Thank you! BTW, the skill of the split eye, I'd like to see that! Haha, cute. Congratulations on all your success, Mr. Moore!
War in Ukraine. An unbelievable ecological humanitarian disaster bringing the world to the brink of the apocalypse. If Donald Trump were president this would not have occurred. . .
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your wonderful story about Tony Bennett. I am a huge fan and have been since I was a kid. My family loved him. My dad toured for 14 years in show business during the nightclub era in a comedy trio known as The Nuts Brothers. He always joked that he was responsible for Tony Bennett's success because once when they were on the same bill, he told Tony he should wear a "sheitel". (That's a wig or a toupee.) Tony was bald on the top, and he started wearing one. And of course, he then became famous. My dad was very proud of his observation. Thanks again for your wonderful show - and I can't WAIT to see Barbie. Much love, Susan Goldberg
I enjoyed this podcast more than expected. People always have more to their story than meets the eye. Thanks.
Thank you, Michael Moore. People who “have heart” attract people who “have heart.” It is not a surprise to me that you knew both Tony Bennett and Harry Belafonte. And you also have a “big heart.”
Mike, Mattel wins in the end. They can tolerate subversion, so long as it sells. As Oscar Wilde said "all publicity is good publicity." Trump learned that lesson. "Barbie" has made over $750 million thus far. It is a publicity machine for Mattel and "Barbie." The film is subversive (but not subversive enough) but it still functions as a commercial product that works to reproduce and perpetuate the system it is critiquing, capitalism and the culture of privatized consumerism. Regarding the satire on Kubrick, there is the strong suggestion that Barbie is introducing a new form of violence in the society. Then the question is: what are the multiple levels of violence that accompany the introduction of Barbie in the era of the great acceleration of capitalism. A number of fellow film goers were weeping at the end. Was it because Barbie was finally liberated from Barbieland (tears of joy), or was it because Barbie was entering this crazy world of patriarchy, fascism, and capitalism (tears of sadness)? One might add that Barbie is part of the plastics revolution. Perhaps "Barbie 2" will launch the revolution??? in peace and solidarity, d
This is a powerful tribute to Tony Bennett and Harry Belafonte. Thanks for sharing.
Michael think you for sharing your creative mind with us❣️ I love that filter that adds watercolor to your feelings so you can express almost like poetry, words that help us all.
I am still listening to this. My heart is breaking.
Your Tony Bennett stories...Love. Your Barbie review - Love - I am going to see it hopefully this week! I really want to talk with you Michael. I have been synthesizing so much information over the past number of years like from 2016 (!) and I am vibrating but it's also so very concerning. Are you aware of Thomas Zimmer - Historian? Please check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMrLBf8mkPM&t=1063s
How fortunate you are to have known, face to face, two such greats as Harry Belafonte and Tony Bennett. Thank you for sharing thee remembrances with us. I t helped me travel back in time as well.
Dear Michael,
I’m on my way to see “Barbie” after listening to your podcast, just like I ran out the door to see “Joker”.
I was going to skip it but not now.
You are always right on about these things.
And thank you for your 3 hankie tribute to Tony Bennett. It made me love him even more.
Keep up the great work.
The world is a better place with you in it.
❤️❤️❤️
Thanks to my sister's connections in the business, I got to meet Mr. Bennett at his last performance in Worcester. Marvellous gentleman. I've enjoyed his music most of my life.
Thanks for giving us hope. You have made my day.💖
Dear Mr. Moore,
I will be watching Barbie this weekend.
I particularly loved this pod cast because of the "wrap around" story of Mr. Bennett and the housewife who acted on her urge to jump in to help out in Selma. Viola Luizzo, an everyday person who interacted with the famed singer by chance, having been gunned down! Heart breaking! Mr. Bennett's conscious effort to move ahead in hopes of "making things better" was not just inspirational but demonstrated to me the key to living a purposeful life. I, too, have been considering, (age/life's turbulences), to just quit in my efforts to keep my dreams alive. This story has made me re-consider hearing these words: "what else do I have to dedicate my life to, to make things better?" Wow, a game changer! What IF? What if I quit and these words ring in my ears the rest of my life?! What deep disappointment to my soul! I am a tribal member living on Indian territory in New York where there are no banks willing to lend for homeownership financing on tribal lands. Yah, not quite the civil rights story as highlighted by this episode. Nonetheless, this is red lining, pure and simple. As a housing practitioner for more than 25 years, I have yet to see a change that would allow NY tribes to obtain financing for homes to eligible borrowers. Despite my efforts as a former housing authority director, this ability is nearly dead. I have plans on beginning in a Native CDFI with the goal of obtaining capital for lending to tribal members for tribally financed homes, renewable energy, and will focus on supporting women in business. I am at the jumping off point, which I was ready to abandon. Your words and recollection of these great men have lit a new fire from a dying ember. Thank you! BTW, the skill of the split eye, I'd like to see that! Haha, cute. Congratulations on all your success, Mr. Moore!
Dear Mr. Moore,
I will be watching Barbie this weekend.
I particularly loved this pod cast because of the "wrap around" story of Mr. Bennett and the housewife who acted on her urge to jump in to help out in Thelma. Viola Luizzo, an everyday person who interacted with the famed singer by chance, having been gunned down! Heart breaking! Mr. Bennett's conscious effort to move ahead in hopes of "making things better" was not just inspirational, but demonstrated to me the key to living a purposeful life. I, too, have been considering, (age/life's turbulences), to just quit in my efforts to keep my dreams alive. This story has made me re-consider hearing these words: "what else do I have to dedicate my life to, to make things better?" Wow, a game changer! What IF? What if I quit and these words ring in my ears the rest of my life?! What deep disappointment to my soul! I am a tribal member living on Indian territory in New York where there are no banks willing to lend for homeownership financing on tribal lands. Yah, not quite the civil rights story as highlighted by this episode. Nonetheless, this is red lining, pure and simple. As a housing practitioner for more than 25 years, I have yet to see a change that would allow NY tribes to obtain financing for homes to eligible borrowers. Despite my efforts as a former housing authority director, this ability is nearly dead. I have plans on beginning in a Native CDFI with the goal of obtaining capital for lending to tribal members for tribally financed homes, renewable energy, and will focus on supporting women in business. I am at the jumping off point, which I was ready to abandon. Your words and recollection of these great men have lit a new fire from a dying ember. Thank you! BTW, the skill of the split eye, I'd like to see that! Haha, cute. Congratulations on all your success, Mr. Moore!
War in Ukraine. An unbelievable ecological humanitarian disaster bringing the world to the brink of the apocalypse. If Donald Trump were president this would not have occurred. . .
We are all fortunate, beyond imagination, to be citizens of the United States of America. Hand of heart to pledge allegiance.