He his nickname in high school was Warm Up Bouton because hed rather warm up than actually play, Jim Bouton became an all-star pitcher and World Series hero with the NY Yankees, a TV sportscaster, an actor, and author of Ball Fourthe funny, controversial, all-time bestseller. During his baseball comeback with the Atlanta Braves, Bouton helped create Big League Chew,... read full bio
At NBC, John Hockenberry served as a correspondent for Dateline, where his work ranged from an intimate portrait of a schizophrenic young adult to an investigative piece that traced internet swindlers in an international web, to the first and only interview with the brother of two of the 9/11 suicide hijackers. A four-time Emmy Award winner and three-time Peabody winner,... read full bio
No one knows more about the difficulty of running an effective aid mission than Dr. James Orbinski. The former president of Mdecins Sans Frontieres/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is now using his expertise to help victims in Haiti. A true humanitarian, Orbinski accepted a Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of MSF in 1999 for his leadership during the Rwandan genocide. Recently,... read full bio
Arguably the best wheelchair athlete in the world, Josh George is a remarkable paralympian, ESPYs finalist and world record holder. Considered by many to be unstoppable on his path to greatness, he has been recognized worldwide in the sports of track and field, marathon racing and basketball.... read full bio
John Shryock has performed close-up, parlor, and illusion acts all over the world, "wowing" audiences with his engaging demeanor, proficiency with the performance, and undeniable sense of humor. One of the few magicians who consistently performs in all three show rooms at the renowned Magic Castle in Hollywood, John was a fan favorite at Ceasar's Magical Empire in Las Vegas. John... read full bio
Juliana was born in Maine and grew up in the Boston suburb of Duxbury. She is daughter of Philip M. Hatfield and The Boston Globe fashion critic Julie Hatfield. She acquired a love of rock music during the 1970s, having been introduced by a babysitter to the music of the seminal Los Angeles punk rock band X. She was also... read full bio
Josh Gracin catapulted to fame after auditioning for the second season of the hit television series American Idol. Josh, who was serving in the United States Marine Corps at the time, quickly became a fan favorite and won the hearts of viewers with his strong fourth place finish on Idol. Following his appearance on the series, Josh released his self-titled... read full bio
Juice Newton known for her impact on the pop, as well as the country music scene, exhibits diversity in her music as well as her stage show. Juice keeps her performances varied with the energy of her top-notch touring band, and the intimacy of an acoustic setting. Juice Newton, through her pop and country hits, her distinctive voice and... read full bio
Jean-Luc Ponty is an innovator and unparalleled virtuoso of violin in the genres of jazz and rock. He is renowned as a pioneer who has applied his unique visionary spin that has broadened the vocabulary of modern music. Besides recording and touring globally with his own group, Ponty has also performed some of his compositions with the New Music Ensemble... read full bio
Jazz, funk, rock, gospel, blues and soul were cooked up together in the crucible of smoke filled rooms, simmered over the fire of pure down home grooves, and the combined alchemy created the Jazz Crusaders. It was the 1960's and the young Texans were breaking new ground with their signature horns, driving rhythms and the blues-funk style that identified their... read full bio
John Lescroart (pronounced ""less-kwah"") is a big believer in hard work and single-minded dedication, although he'll acknowledge that a little luck never hurts. Now a New York Times bestselling author whose books have been translated into 16 languages in more than 75 countries he is best known for two series of legal and crime thriller novels featuring the characters Dismas... read full bio
Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India and Burma. He has taught meditation internationally and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. He is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation Center. He holds a PhD in clinical psychology. His books include... read full bio
Retired athlete and cancer survivor Jeff Blatnick is one of the premier motivational speakers in the country. During his 16-year wrestling career, he won ten national titles and various international awards. He was a member of both the 1980 and 1984 United States Olympic Teams. Jeff has become a successful television sportscaster and appeared as an expert analyst on NBC,... read full bio
Many bemoan the American public school classroom as a place where young people cannot learn, where drugs are more prevalent than textbooks, where violence and vandalism make corridors look like war zones. For a myriad of reasons, the sad fact that many American public schools are waging a losing battle to complete their mission of training future generations to lead... read full bio
A bold and witty commentator on life’s eccentricities, comedian Jeff Cesario stands tall among his peers. Cesario performs on-target observational humor emphasizing reality, simplicity and common sense. Approaching headliner status on the comedy club circuit, hard work and perseverance landed him a five minute spot on the ""Tonight Show."" Jeff’s comments often reveal the incongruities of life. For example, his... read full bio
To witness a performance by Jeff Altman is to realize that there are still a few people in show business who desperately need medication. Out walks a guy who looks like Larry, the lawyer," and then suddenly, he is transformed into various and strange characters that elicit spontaneous vocalizations and bizarre incantations. It is the way in which Jeff combines... read full bio
A soft pop group from Los Angeles, The Safaris trekked through four names and three labels before reaching their one hit-status. The original group was formed in 1959 and called themselves The Mystics. When the East Coast Mystics hit that spring, Sandy Weisman, Marv Rosenberg and Richard Clasky became the Enchanters. Marv was a student at Fairfax High School and... read full bio
Joe Ely is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose music touches on honky-tonk, Texas Country, Tex-Mex and rock and roll. Along with fellow Lubbock musicians Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock, he formed The Flatlanders. Later on, Ely released his first self-titled album. Throughout his career, Ely has issued a steady stream of albums, and a live album roughly... read full bio
Jack Ham is a former football linebacker who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is considered one of the greatest outside linebackers in the history of the NFL. Ham was All-Pro for seven years and named to eight straight Pro Bowls. He won 4 Super Bowl titles during his 12-year career, all of it spent with the Steelers. Ham... read full bio
Jay Novacek knows how to win, lead, and be a part of a successful team. While with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek went to five Pro Bowls, twice led all NFL tight ends in receiving, and averaged more than 57 receptions a season over a three-year period. After his 6 years with the Dallas Cowboys, Novacek held the title of the... read full bio
