Month: November 2012
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Paws Chicago TV Spots
This is an online version of a TV commercial I helped create with Steve Rusk and Bela Kerkay from Meyers Partners a few months ago. My daughter Emily and son Jack also helped with the production. The spot began airing in Chicagoland in mid- November. PAWS Chicago is the city’s largest No Kill humane organization,…
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Phyllis Tickle Spiritual Journey
Writer Phyllis Tickle, one of America’s foremost observers of religion, came upon her career unexpectedly by going wherever she was drawn. Her work and spiritual life are two halves of an integrated life.
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Bethesda Lutheran Communities: Journey to Independence
This is a story I recorded for Bethesda Lutheran Communities, a Watertown, Wisconsin based organization that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. After eight years of home ownership Ken Larson, Dick Servatius and John Zidlicky are living lives that amaze their families, inspire friends and energize Bethesda Lutheran Communities’ staff. For the three men,…
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2008 Obama Grant Park Rally From the Cheap Seats
Four years ago… With no ticket to the Obama Grant Park election rally, I made my way south along Michigan Avenue. At Congress Parkway, police barriers funneled non-ticket holders into the north end of Grant Park near the old Petrillo Music Shell. www.frakesproductions.com
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Simply Stories, a storytelling series with Walter Wangerin, Jr.
This November I’ll be recording “Simply, Stories, a storytelling series with Walter Wangerin, Jr.”, winner of the National Book Award. Come and listen as Walt provides 3 unique evenings of story for the young adult and older. No ticket or admission fee required and all are welcome. For more information, please contact Paul Danger at…
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Susan Sparks – Spiritual Journey
Susan Sparks, Pastor of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York City, is also a criminal lawyer and stand-up comic! Susan weaves law, faith and laughs together into a powerful testimony. I produced this segment for 30 Good Minutes, WTTW Channel 11, PBS, Chicago.