American TV actor Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” commemorates his participation 33 years ago in Hulk Hogan’s film “No Holds Barred,“ which debuted at #2 behind Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Franks (right) presents a special memorabilia donation to Paul Lee at the Turnbuckle Bar & Grill […]
American Actor/entertainer Randall Franks, “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night,” recently joined internationally known finger-style guitarist Wesley Crider, both of Ringgold, Ga., for a recording session. The duo was creating original music for Randall’s short film “The American’s Creed” in Tim Witt Studios near LaFayette, Ga. “I am looking forward […]
It is hard to walk away when you are at the bottom of the pile. I remember fondly the springs and summers. Hours of play after completing my chores around the house. Of course, as I got older, I took on odd jobs like mowing neighbor’s yards to earn a little money. In my neighborhood, […]
One of my readers said that I needed to share a bit of comedy in my column to raise the spirits of the folks back home. Well, I don’t know if I can do that but I’m willing to take aim at it. One of my favorite places to find funny comments or situations is in church and sometimes […]
With my nose pressed against the window, I anxiously watched for the arrival of my father from work. With him he would often carry a large, black leather tool bag which, for a little boy like me, held a world of adventure. After dinner, Dad would spend time at the kitchen table working on various […]
Knowing one’s best direction in life can be an ever-changing debate within your own head. As someone who has spent their life in entertainment, I often look at my situation to weigh my perception of what I do with the reality of the logistics of life. I find myself fretting over some aspect of where […]
In life we are constantly faced with choices. We are blessed or cursed with the gift of free will, depending on your perspective. From the smallest detail of “Do you want fries with that?” to “Do you take this woman to be your wife?” in America, we have endless choices. People can choose to work […]
I can remember standing nearby as I watched my mother move through business projects. She would finish one task and from her mouth I’d hear the words, “What’s Next?” In many respects that is how I have looked upon my entire life and career. I complete one task, one project, or reach a goal, then […]
I have been told there was a time when a person was judged upon the words that emanated from his mouth. A person’s character could be seen in his deeds and by what he would say and sometimes what he would not say.
When I was a little boy, I remember holding my dad’s hand while walking on the sidewalk along the main street of our county seat. He seemed so big even though the large buildings of brick and stone along the street made even him look small by comparison. The cars seemed to speed buy as […]
