Ed Begley, Jr., Author, In TO THE TEMPLE OF TRANQUILITY…AND STEP ON IT!

Deborah Kobylt Live

Think you know Ed Begley Jr.? He’s the guy rumored to power his toaster by riding a stationary bike to produce energy, also best known for his break-out role in “St. Elsewhere.” Well, let’s just say there’s A LOT more to Ed, and he joins us to talk about it and his latest book, “To The Temple of Tranquility…and Step On It.”

The stories in this real-life biography are more like the lives of five or six people, not one. But it’s all Ed. In fact, the book keeps unfolding “he did what??” moment after another. Here’s a tease – Ed talks about drinking a quart of vodka every day, and how actor John Belushi helped him to get sober. He talks about smoking a joint with Charles Manson, working with Nicholson and Streep, hanging with Brando’, escorting Annette Bening to the Oscars, and stories about The Beatles, Cesar Chavez, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carrie Fisher, and there’s not enough room to write much more. Although we will talk about his Oscar-winning dad, his dedication to the environment, and his magnificent wife and children, whom he is most proud of!

Tune into our interview and please invite your friends, too. This is an extraordinary man who has lived so much life, and he’s quite transparent about all of the ups and downs, including his Parkinson’s diagnosis which he manages to keep under control. Our interview is available on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE. I’m your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and thanks for joining us.

Chef Bruno Serato, Anaheim White House Restaurant & Caterina’s Club

Deborah Kobylt Live, Little Italy of LA

It was an extraordinary day this week at Anaheim White House Restaurant, where Chef Bruno Serato opened his doors to raise money for his beloved Caterina’s Club so Bruno and his team can feed near 25,000 kids and families in need every month! That’s A LOT of Pasta! And we’ll find out just how much was raised at yesterday’s #PastaThon when we speak with him.

Bruno has become a friend over the years, and many of us call him a saint. His generosity was inspired by his mom, Caterina, who gave him the inspiration to feed hungry children in nearby Anaheim. He took the challenge, and 13 years later, he’s been recognized by Time Magazine, CNN Heros, the Pope, and others around the globe.

We will talk with Bruno about his humble beginnings before moving to the United States, where his restaurant quickly became a fixture in Southern California. But he’s faced plenty of tough times, like the evening his restaurant burned to the ground a few years ago, and his first thought was, “how will I feed the children.” He rebuilt, and came back stronger than ever.

Please join me in welcoming Bruno to our #LittleItalyPodcast, #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast and #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio platforms.