Dean Richards

Dean Richards and the WGN TV crew had an opportunity to talk with Paul McCartney about Chicago, Saturday Night Live, and his song “Hope for the Future” which was written for a video game!

Dean Richards got a chance to talk with the founder of the Motown sound, Berry Gordy, about his Broadway hit and the role music has played in his life.  

“Fail to plan, plan to fail”, the wise words spoken by dietician Christine Palumbo and she talks with Dean Richards about how we can get back on track and keep moving in the right direction to keep us healthy and happy in 2015 and beyond.  

Dean Richards has Chicago Sun-Times theater and dance critic, Hedy Weiss, on the show to talk about some of her favorite shows from 2014 and what she is looking forward to in the year to come.  

Dean Richards takes a moment to remember the list of too many wonderful people who have passed away during this last year.  

Come on out this New Years Eve to the Steve Cochran Comedy Event at The Raue Center for the Arts.  Dean Richards talks with Ana Beleval and Steve Cochran about the two-show, WGN TV and Radio extravaganza with a lineup that consists of Ana Beleval, Pat Tomosulo, John DaCosse, Patti Vasquez, and of course, Steve Cochran.  Hurry up and get your tickets because the 7PM show is already sold out.  For more information visit cochrancomedy.com.

Dean Richards talks with Binny’s Wine Director, Doug Jeffirs and asks him about the best bubbly we can find at all price ranges, and what sorts of things we can look for when trying to find the drink that is JUST right for bringing in the new year.  

Dean Chats with Paul Green about the passing of Alderman Bernie Stone.

Dean talks with Lisa Beasley, Liz Pruess, John Thibodeaux and Alan Linic, of the Second City, about their holiday show, “Holidazed and Confused”.  

Dean Richards chats with Tribune Music Critic Greg Kot about the passing of Joe Cocker.

Today Dean Richards talks with some of the cast of The Green House Theater Center’s production of It’s a Wonderful Life followed up by a couple of nice performances from Kevin Kelly, John Mohrlein, Gwendolyn Whiteside, and Shawn Goudie.  

Dean Richards had a group interview with Ricky Gervais and Ben Stiller about working with Robin Williams during the making of Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.  

Dean Richards had a chance to chat with Angelina Jolie about her role in Unbroken and overcoming very tough challenges.  

Looking for some last minute holiday gifts for that foodie friend or family member?  Dean Richards talks with Jason Goldsmith, Mindy Kaplan, Dan Zawacki and Patty Erd about all sorts of different options you have!  

Dean talks with the Million Dollar Quartet, Tom Mockaitis, Rick Pearson, and Lori Rackl.