Part 102: Very Truly Yours
In the early 1960s, Riley Shepard stole the identity of his own brother.
Part 77: Riley’s Son, Frank Hamilton Remembers Riley from Hollywood in the 1970s
Another half-brother.
Part 42: A "Pop UP" Digital Art Show For Jan Svetlik
Today is Tuesday, September 8, 2020. I'm going to do a "mid-week" art show right here on this blog for my mother, because the fires...
Part 34: Riley “Cooper” and Morris Levy, Roulette Records
Morris Levy was described by AllMusic as "a notorious crook who swindled artists out of their owed royalties."
Part 31: Outlaws in the Wild Wild West
In the late 1950s, something went terribly wrong for Riley. So wrong that he dragged his wife (kicking and screaming) out of NY.
Part 30: Riley Writes About Marilyn Monroe When She was 19
I found a page of my father's journal, and I wasn't sure what to make of it. I read it over and over. I remember our talks about her.
Part 29: The Cat and The Ashes
*The role of Jo's cat in this blog will be played by Sarah Harlett's cat, Alfie... Alfie is a member of SAG/AFTRA and Equity.
Part 15: Women, Sid Grauman, and Hillbillies.
In 1937 I went to California. I felt the need to explore new possibilities. Sid Grauman saw me perform at a theater and agreed to be my agen