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Los Angeles, CA: 1972--Today

This photo was a life sized mural on my apartment wall created by KNBC weatherman Bob Hale in 1972. Bob was well known as the cartooning weatherman with his favorite character, Sammy Seagull During high school and college I began my career in broadcasting at KDFM radio in Walnut Creek, CA. It wasn't long before I found out I had a natural gift as a cameraman (my professors said so!). In 1972 I moved to Hollywood to get into "big time television." It was a struggle, but an enjoyable one. I shot the first commercial for the "Chia Pet" and said "It'll never sell." My stock market advice is equally as good.

In 1984 I received a call from documentary producer, Robert Drew. I shot several award winning documentaries with him, including:
|| Warnings From Gangland (1984-85) A Los Angeles gang attacks a grocer and his family who fight back with the aid of the police and the courts. 58 minutes. Broadcast "Frontline", PBS.
|| Shootout on Imperial Highway (1984-85) Los Angeles gang goes to jail where its members tell their side of their war with a grocer, his family and the police, all of whom meet again in a Los Angeles courtroom. 58 minutes. Broadcast "Frontline," PBS.
For Auction, An American Hero || For Auction: An American Hero (1985-86) Auctioneer travels Nebraska disposing of farms, farmers and one of America's great traditions. 58 minutes. Broadcast PBS. duPont/Columbia Award; Best Documentary. Emmy Nomination. Nyon Festival; Special Recognition. Cine Golden Eagle.
|| Your Flight is Cancelled (1988-89) World's busiest airport when a thunderstorm strikes. 45 minutes. Broadcast "Frontline," PBS. Emmy Nomination, '88.
|| L.A. Champions (1994) High school basketball captains are celebrated as they contest for the championship, then graduate into lawless, jobless streets of South Central L.A. 58 Minutes. Funded CPB Broadcast PBS.

|| Current Projects (2010) "Protect Kashgar" is about the Chinese government's project to save an ancient city and its people from the possibility of a disastrous earthquake.
"How to Live in America" is an 8-part video and workbook to help legal immigrants learn quickly how to assimilate into American society.

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