Tag: ron howard
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Colorado Springs trumpet player plays in elite groups, composes for indie films, documentaries
Trumpet player and composer Sean Hennessey’s life looks like a game of musical chairs. In one moment, he writes and performs original music for his jazz sextet The Hennessy 6, made up of mostly world-class musicians from military bands, like the Air Force Academy Falconaires. In the next moment, he performs with and composes for…
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Ron Howard’s father made a few suggestions to Andy Griffith. The result is an endearing father-and-son relationship that millions still watch today.
Living in Hollywood is a challenge. Growing up a child actor almost guarantees a life of dysfunction. Without a strong father, Ron Howard could have taken the path of least resistance. But his father was there from the beginning, protecting, loving, guiding. And sacrificing. Rance Howard was a working actor in 1960 when his son…
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Pikes Pick: Documentary explores wonderful, whimsical world of Muppets creator
Jim Henson had ideas far beyond the Muppets. So we learn from the new Ron Howard documentary, “Jim Henson: Idea Man.” Streaming on Disney+, it’s a moving tribute to the creator’s spirit and impact. — Seth Boster