EPISODE · Oct 28, 2023 · 22 MIN
The Douglas Coleman Show w_ Richard Sparks
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Richard Sparks ' writing credentials span the gamut of the entertainment world, from film and TV and books through lyrics for operas. These include iconic shows like Not the Nine O'clock News (BBC TV) and The Secret Policeman's Ball (BBC TV, performed by Rowen Atkinson and directed by John Cleese). Books he has written include the biography of the music producer Milt Okun, Along the Cherry Lane. Richard was born in England and now lives in Los Angeles, writing both fantasy novels and opera libretti (both original and translations of classic works). Richard wrote the Schoolmaster sketch for Rowan Atkinson (The Secret Policeman's Ball). He was also a staff writer on Not The Nine O'Clock News. He had previously written two Edinburgh Fringe Oxford Revues starring Mel Smith.Richard is also the owner of Sporting Life Bar in Las Vegas, a multi-award winning Nevada tavern that has been named Sports Bar of the Year every year since it opened in 2014. https://richardsparks.com The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow Please help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page. https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8
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Richard Sparks ' writing credentials span the gamut of the entertainment world, from film and TV and books through lyrics for operas. These include iconic shows like Not the Nine O'clock News (BBC TV) and The Secret Policeman's Ball (BBC TV, performed by Rowen Atkinson and directed by John Cleese). Books he has written include the biography of the music producer Milt Okun, Along the Cherry Lane. Richard was born in England and now lives in Los Angeles, writing both fantasy novels and opera libretti (both original and translations of classic works). Richard wrote the Schoolmaster sketch for Rowan Atkinson (The Secret Policeman's Ball). He was also a staff writer on Not The Nine O'Clock News. He had previously written two Edinburgh Fringe Oxford Revues starring Mel Smith.Richard is also the owner of Sporting Life Bar in Las Vegas, a multi-award winning Nevada tavern that has been named Sports Bar of the Year every year since it opened in 2014. https://richardsparks.com The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow Please help The Douglas Coleman Show continue to bring you high quality programs like this. Go to our Fundrazer page. https://fnd.us/e2CLX2?ref=sh_eCTqb8
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