Michael Interviewed...

The Lady Chablis
Grand Empress of Savannah
December 9, 2000
Live broadcast from Savannah, Georgia

If you've read "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" you'll recall the character The Lady Chablis. A legend in the Savannah area, The Lady Chablis was a little concerned about being exposed as a female impersonator by the book, but once Good Morning America called, she got over it very quickly. It’s hard to look as good as a girl can at ten o'clock in the morning, but this is radio so some of the essentials got left out.

For the whole story about The Lady Chablis check out the book "Hiding My Candy: The Autobiography of the Grand Empress of Savannah." Or check out the web site at www.theladychablis.com. Coming up in February, The Lady Chablis is heading to Marbella, Spain for her next film role.

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The Lady Chablis' book, Hiding My Candy: The Autobiography of the Grand Empress of Savannah is available from Amazon.com.

Michael Interviewed...

Emma Kelly
Songstress
December 9, 2000
Live broadcast from Savannah, Georgia

She's been ill, but is back performing all your favorite songs, including a larger repertoire of Johnny Mercer songs. Listen in for "Hallelujah, I Love Her So," "One For My Baby," "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby," "Hard-Hearted Hannah," "Moon River," "Georgia On My Mind," and other. Plus, a little about Emma's driving record, in case you're interested.

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Michael Interviewed...

Dr. Preston Russell
Historian
December 9, 2000
Live broadcast from Savannah, Georgia

A doctor, historian, writer and artist, Dr. Russell has authored a book about the history of Savannah. It's a city with the third-oldest synagogue in the United States, neighborhoods centered around squares that created collective communities, and "old" families that were established in the city by the mid-19th century. There's been disease, fires, Revolutionary War battles, and Civil War intrigue, but they haven't named any schools after Sherman, yet.

Listen in for a history lesson, a Jewish Mother joke, and the influence of St. Patrick's Day on the culture of this fine city.

Dr. Preston Russell's book, Savannah: A History of Her People Since 1733 is available from Amazon.com.

Michael Interviewed...

Paula Deen
Restauranteur
December 9, 2000
Live broadcast from Savannah, Georgia

Southern food has a reputation for being delicious, not because of the great ingredients or talented chefs, it's the love the Southern women put into cooking that sets the food apart. For more recipes look for Paula's cook book "The Lady and Sons Savannah Country Cookbook," and "The Lady and Sons, Too."

Listen in for lemon gooey butter cake, fried chicken, collard greens with ham hock (which will really move you), hoe cakes (which are complimentary), and the best singing wait staff you could ever enjoy.

Paula Deen's cookbook, The Lady and Sons Savannah Country Cookbook is available from Amazon.com.

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