One of the earliest interviews I filmed for the documentary was with artist BOB SCHULENBERG, who was also good friends with Richard Amsel and David Byrd. David had put me in touch with Bob at the project’s inception, so when he told me he’d be making a brief visit to Los Angeles, I jumped at the chance to film him. As today is Bob’s birthday, I decided to reconnect with him, only to find that he sadly passed away in the spring of last year. I was surprised by the news, as I

In late March, Robert Risko told me about an old documentary short film about Bette Midler that was posted on social media. Astonishingly, it included a short interview with Richard Amsel. The film is Bette Midler: Divine Intervention. The Amsel clip is only 30 seconds long, but I was flabbergasted when I saw it. Amsel briefly shares his experience in meeting Midler through Barry Manilow at the Continental Baths, and comments on how her stage persona was akin to the Hollywo