Sidewalks: Video Nite
Daily 6:30 PM on Other
Cast & Crew
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Richard R. Lee
Host (1998-2003; 2005-present); Voice-overs (2004)
Sidewalks' creator and executive producer Richard R. Lee becomes an unexpected on-air personality. Actually, if the truth is to be known, Richard, who was born in San Francisco, always wanted to co-host his beloved talk/variety series, but his creative talents as producer, director and editor were strongly needed behind-the-scenes. Richard made several cameo appearances on Sidewalks, but never in a regular hosting position until the 9th season after he and co-host Cindy Rhodes anchored a Sidewalks Mini-Christmas Special together. After doing more episodes the following year, the two found they had good chemistry together in front of the camera, and soon, Richard became Cindy's regular on-air partner. "Hosting Sidewalks or any other TV projects was never in my plan. I'm enjoying the experience," he says on his first time hosting. "I'm planning to do more on-air work in the future with the next phase of Sidewalks." Richard's other on-air appearances, outside of Sidewalks, were KCRT Television's NewsReel series, Update Special: 2002 Olympic Torch Relay, Festival by the Bay Highlights, 2001 Election Night Results, and the live productions of Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayo '98, '99 and 2000 celebration specials. In May of 1999, Richard and Cindy Rhodes were the MCs for Richmond's and El Cerrito's "Sister Cities" multicultural festival. Besides directing Sidewalks, Richard is the director for The Languages of Sound and Movement (an award-winning cultural arts and dance program), Monk King Productions' West County High School Football and Basketball specials, and a number of episodes of a locally-produced talk show entitled Anaya. Additionally, Richard is an occasional director for various Contra Costa Television's (CCTV) programs, including the medical advice series, Ask The Doctor. Richard has also worked at several broadcast and cable stations in the San Francisco Bay Area,including KTVU (Fox), KRCB (PBS) and KCRT (Ind.).moreless -
Dee Jones
Co-Host (1998 - 2002)
Longtime favorite is making appearances on "Sidewalks Entertainment Television" and continues to entertain on tour. For the old "Sidewalks" viewers, she is best known as Denise Yvonne, but now she is back as Dee Jones (she changed the name during a successful post-"Sidewalks" singing career). The Chicago native has been in the industry for the last 20 years. She is an accomplished vocalist and actress, who has been in several plays and numerous bit parts in commercials, TV series, and movies, including ABC's Fortune Dane, "The Principle," and "The Presidio." Dee first appeared on the award-winning "Sidewalks" series in 1990, when co-host Mel Menefee wanted her as the replacement for a previous host that was leaving. Nicknamed "The Hostess with the Mostest," she brought quick wit, a bubbling personality, and energy to spare. "Dee is an entertainer," says executive producer Richard R. Lee. "She can sing, dance, and act. When you see Dee in action, you can feel the energy coming from her. She and Mel made a great pair. They both knew how to play off each other. When she left the show in 1993 to finish her college education, her departure created a void that we at Sidewalks haven't been able to fill when it came to successful duo hosting segments." Dee did return to make some appearances throughout the years, most notably on several of the "Sidewalks Holiday Toy Specials." Away from the show, she is still singing on stage. She and her husband have formed their own popular musical duo, "Dee and Jay." They have been featured with several San Francisco Bay Area bands including Simply the Best, James Gentleman Jims, and Power Play. Dee is making more appearances on "Sidewalks" in 2003. Additionally, Dee and Jay is going on the road as part of the ensemble team in "Barron Edward's Motortown and Mo' Music Revue." In the touring show that's making appearances in the Northern California area, Reno and Las Vegas, Dee and Jay are playing and performing as Tina and Ike Turner.moreless -
Joy Garner
Host (pre-taped segments)
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Brandace Moore
Co-Host (pre-taped segments) (2002 - 2003)
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Erin Willis
Host (pre-taped segments)
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Deana Carter
Herself / Guest
You could say music was in Deana Carter's blood. Her father Fred Carter, played the guitar and he was also a songwriter. Deana was named after Dean Martin, who recorded one of her father's songs. She got her first break when Willie Nelson asked her to play at "Farm Aid VII" in 1994. She released her debut album 1996 and was an instant hit. She has released 7 more albums, including her newest in 2005 called "The Story Of My Life."moreless -
Patty Loveless
Herself / Guest
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Cindy Rhodes
Interviewer
Cindy Rhodes first appeared on Sidewalks in 1993 and has stayed with the show since then.
The former Central Illinois resident has the honor of interviewing most of the celebrities that appeared on the show, such as basketball player Shaquille O'Neal; singers Josh Groban, The Judds, Donny and Marie Osmond, Phil Collins, Chris Isaak, Alessandro Safina, Sara Evans, Natalie Imbruglia, Montell Jordan, Sandi Patty, James Brown, Neil Finn, James Darren, John Hiatt; actresses Debbie Reynolds, Gloria Stuart ("Titanic"), Catherine Bell (JAG), Kathy Najimy ("Sister Act"), Annie Potts and Lorraine Toussaint (Any Day Now), Connie Sellecca, Emma Samms (General Hospital), Donna Mills, Tia and Tamera Mowry (Sister Sister); actors Bill Paxton, Bob Saget, Rob Schneider, Shaun Cassidy, Bruce Greenwood; supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Molly Sims; newswoman Maria Shriver (Dateline NBC); TV host Robin Leach, Meredith Vieria and Joy Behar (The View); musician John Tesh, and authors Jackie Collins, Sandra Brown, Sidney Sheldon, and Judith Krantz.
According to executive producer Richard R. Lee, "If there's a celebrity interview on the show, Cindy is usually the one with the microphone. She can handle all-types of interviews. When Cindy hosted our Bay Area Music Award Special, she showed she can interview a blues singer one minute and a heavy metal rock band the next. Not many hosts have the ability to control and handle diverse interviews as well as Cindy can. We are very lucky to have her."
Besides being the show's longest personality, Cindy is also one of the producers and co-owner of the Sidewalks project.
Outside of the show, she has hosted Bay Area Journal: Earth Day, Cinco de Mayo '98 and '99, Festival by the Bay Highlights 2000, and The Multicultural Festival for station KCRT-TV. In May of 1999, Cindy (along with Richard) was a host for "Sister Cities," a celebration for the cities of Richmond and El Cerrito.
Source: Sidewalks Entertainment Televisionmoreless -
Tracy Lawrence
Himself / Guest
Tracy was raised in Foreman Arkansas. When he was barely old enough to drive he was already touring the area's bars, honky-tonks and jamborees. Tracy says that even though the circuit is a tough road it taught him some valuable lessons about being an entertainer. Shortly after arriving in Nashville Tracy landed a recording contract and came out with his first album in 1991 "Sticks and Stones." Tracy opened his own music publishing company where he produces other artists' albums and he also co-produces his own albums. In January 1998 his label which was Atlantic Records at the time suspended him from recording unti he got his personal life in order after he received a misdemeanor and a fine. Eventually he remarried. His first album for the label in more than 2 years was "Lessons Learned" which was released in 2000. Atlantic closed its country division which they transferred everyone over to warner Bros. Records. After the release of his self-titled album in 2001 Tracy left Warner Bros. Tracy then reunited with James Stroud, the person who produced Tracy's early hits. Stroud in that time became chief of Dreamworks Records country division. In 2003 Stoud signed Tracy and they purchased an unreleased album from Warner Bros. The album was released in 2004 and is called "Strong" it had the hit "Paint Me A Birmingham."moreless -
Anthony Snow
Interviewer
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