I've got forty-plus years of television and film production under my belt, writing, producing and directing for PBS and commercial television all across America and around the world.

 

Screenplay for American Playhouse - Alias Jimmy Valentine

 

Screenplays for Walt Disney -  Red Riding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel

 

Directing and writing for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood - ten wonderful years working with one of America's most beloved "neighbors."

 

And while I was at it, I hosted and narrated a  bumper crop of  children’s television storytelling series; Gather ‘Round, Gather ‘Round Again, and Teletales. All on Vimeo, if you're ready to be a kid again.

 

Narrated musical performances, too, with the Pittsburgh Symphony and the Baltimore Symphony, ranging from Tubby the Tuba to Aaron Copeland's Lincoln Portrait.

 

So, how do I earn my daily bread - other than writing novels that is? I'm the executive producer for America's longest-running cooking show Ciao Italia with Mary Ann Esposito.  Not only daily bread but pasta too!

 

In short, I am a....

busy novelist,

poet,

father,

grandfather,

model railroader,

gardener,

handyman,

and damn good cook -  thanks to Mary Ann Esposito.