Katharine "Kat" Kramer
-Robert Quillen, American journalist (1887-1948)
Happy Wednesday!
48 years ago yesterday, The Beatles landed at JFK on their way to The Plaza Hotel, yesterday marked the 200th Birthday of Charles Dickens, and Ted Koppel is 72 years old!
All Aquarian events.
None of them have anything to do with my blog except that I am an Aquarian (this is my birthday week) and I'm celebrating artists and events that inspire me. Last night, one of my favorite movies was on, Judgement at Nuremberg. That film came out the year I was born and that film is as potent and riveting today as the year it premiered.
Another film that is in my top 5 favorite films of all time is Guess Who Is Coming To Dinner?
Every time, I watch it, I glean new insights. I also love It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
which features one of my favorite comedians of all time, Jonathan
Winters. Those three films are the creation of Stanley Kramer and so is
the subject of today's blog. Kat Kramer is the daughter of Stanley
Kramer. Kat mother, who is STILL stunning, by the way, is actress/producer Karen Sharpe-Kramer, and her Godmother
/namesake was screen icon Katharine Hepburn.
But Katherine always desired to be a song and dance triple-threat.
And an actress/producer,as well.
Show business is in her blood. When I asked her if she feels standing ovations have lost their meaning, she answers, "
Never! Always works for any
performer."
But Katherine always desired to be a song and dance triple-threat.
And an actress/producer,as well.
Show business is in her blood. When I asked her if she feels standing ovations have lost their meaning, she answers, "
Katherine's first professional job was as Gracie Shinn in "The Music Man."
Your thoughts on Arts in Education
Very
important and I want to devote my new CD and web-series and show to music
education.
What makes you cry out of the
blue when you see or hear it?
"Danny Boy." Sung by Judy Garland.
Your thoughts on Carol Channing (All my blogs focus on Carol
Channing’s Foundation For The Arts)
I’m campaigning for Carol Channing to receive the 2012 Kennedy
Center Honor in 2012.
If you agree that she should receive this honor, can you say why you think this should happen
If you agree that she should receive this honor, can you say why you think this should happen
Carol Channing is a Legend.And
her contributions to the arts as a performer,and bringing arts education
back to the schools are Legendary and lasting. I would
personally campaign for Carol to receive the Kennedy Center Honor in
2012. SHE DESERVES IT AND NOW IS THE TIME,ENOUGH SAID.
Most recent appearance
Performing my own rendition of "The Rose" prior to presenting
filmmaker Mark Rydell with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Next appearance
A "surprise"
performance Honoring my friend and mentor, the Legendary Lily Tomlin.
What is your biggest success in Show Business?
Yet to come..........But I have received some Awards...... And set some trends.
What was your lowest low and how did you surpass that?
Having my scene cut out of "Little Fockers" when they edited. But I
still got screen credit.
What one change would you like to see in today’s industry?
Less interest in Box-Office
receipts,more on artistic merit.
Who are your TOP FIVE models and influences as an artist?
There are lots.
1. Lily Tomlin 6. Barbra Streisand
2.Mick Jagger 7.Carol Channing
3.Shirley MacLaine
4.Robert DeNiro
5.Dustin Hoffman
If you could not be in show
business, what would you do?
Work at a mission.
Are you happy at the point you are right now in your career?
In a way. Yes.
In a way. Yes.
Do you feel you have achieved what you set out to do?
Not yet.
What do you do to remain positive when life's hiccups get you
down?
Faith.
How on earth do you reach theatregoers now that newspapers are
obsolete and there are so many channels on TV you can’t pick the right ones to
advertise on and with the web being so hit and miss.
The internet,radio,and be creative.
The internet,radio,and be creative.
A genie pops out of the lamp, he grants you three wishes. What are
those wishes?
1.To open for my mentor, Lily Tomlin
2.To duet with Mick Jagger.
3.To Change the world. End violence.
2.To duet with Mick Jagger.
3.To Change the world. End violence.
If you could travel anywhere in the world and spend some time
there, where would you choose, and what would you do?
England. Visit the Royals.
What
would you ask God if you could right now?
What is the meaning of life?
WHO ARE YOU?
What is the meaning of life?
WHO ARE YOU?
What is the last stage show you saw. Local or
professional.
Lily Tomlin at California Theatre.
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| Kat, Lily, Kat's mother |
Angelina Jolie. She directed,
produced and wrote an amazing film that will change the world.
When do you know it’s time for a Katherine Kramer
show?
I just know. Period.
What do you see for the future of Cabaret?
Many possibilities.
Thank you Kat for the gifts you give to the world! We atr better for it!
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Please do what YOU can to be more aware that words and actions DO HURT...but they can also heal and help!
Follow me on Twitter If you've seen one of my appearances/shows, add your thoughts to my guestbook at www.RichardSkipper.com
Thank you, to all the mentioned in this blog!
Tomorrow's's blog will be... BOYNTON BEACH CLUB: THE MUSICAL!
Thank you Kat for the gifts you give to the world! We atr better for it!
NO COPY WRITE INFRINGEMENT INTENDED. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY!
Please do what YOU can to be more aware that words and actions DO HURT...but they can also heal and help!
Follow me on Twitter If you've seen one of my appearances/shows, add your thoughts to my guestbook at www.RichardSkipper.com
Thank you, to all the mentioned in this blog!
Tomorrow's's blog will be... BOYNTON BEACH CLUB: THE MUSICAL!
Now, GO OUT AND see Carol Channing: Larger Than Life in theatres January 20th!
Become a Facebook friend of mine!
Please contribute to the DR. CAROL CHANNING and HARRY KULLIJIAN FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS
TILL TOMORROW...HERE'S TO AN ARTS FILLED DAY
Richard Skipper, Richard@RichardSkipper.com
And please help me celebrate my 51st Birthday Saturday night!
Matsuki Productions, Inc.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH @ 7:30 pm
The Ladies Sing "Happy Birthday" to Richard
Skipper
- It's my 51st Birthday and they'll sing if they want to! I hope you'll join me in celebrating my 51st birthday on Saturday night at Don’t Tell Mama. 7:30pm until 10:30pm
- STARRING: Diane Findlay, Peggy Herman, Dana Lorge, Sue Matsuki with SPECIAL guests!
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This will
be a benefit for the Dr. Carol Channing Foundation of the Arts in loving memory
of her late husband Harry Kullijian
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343 W. 46th St., New York, NY 10036
Instead of personal gifts, I would like to raise money for
The Dr. Carol Channing Foundation For The Arts (www.ChanningArts.org). If you
are unable to join us, please contribute $51.00...or any amount to the
Foundation. IF you are unable to contribute at this time, please post something
on your wall to bring more attention to our efforts, please contact me for more information. Richard
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