Roy Leonard
Interviews from the archives of broadcast legend Roy Leonard from WGN Radio 720
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2012 - 2023
The Smothers Brothers
Tommy and Dick Smothers tell how they survived after being kicked off TV by CBS for being too political.
Arthur Hailey
The author of “Airport,” Hotel,” and “Wheels,” Arthur Hailey tells us how he takes on the banking business in “The Moneychangers.”
Steve Allen
A conversation with one of the most talented men in the world brings Steve Allen to the microphone for more than an hour.
Cameron Mackintosh
The producer of “Phantom of the Opera,” “Les Miserables” and “Miss Saigon,” Cameron Mackintosh, with fascinating stories on all these shows.
Peter Benchley
The author of “Jaws” celebrates the publication of the paperback of his best seller and tells how it all came about. (January, 1975)
Barbara Bush
The former First Lady Barbara Bush gives the background to her book “C. Fred’s Story.” This charming lady who loves dogs appeared on April 12, 1984.
Pat Summerall and John Madden
With the NFL season getting underway this weekend, the great broadcasting team of Madden and Summerall tel how they did it in the midst of the excitement of the Super Bowl Bears playoff run.
Werner Klemperer
The man who played Col. Klink on TV’s “Hogan’s Heroes” played Ravinia in August of 1993 and you’ll hear another side of this great talent.
Bob Hope
In town for a benefit, Bob Hope drops in for some fun in November of 1974.
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August 23, 2012
Donnie and Marie Osmond
Find out what radio used to be like when Donny and Marie Osmond join Roy Leonard and news anchor Kathy Worthington.
Pat Conroy
In July of 1995, the author of “The Great Santini,” Pat Conroy, talks about his new novel, “Beach Music,” and explains his father’s reaction on finding out that his son had written about about him, t…
Rich Little
While appearing in the Empire Room at the Palmer House in the mid 70’s, the famed impressionist told Roy “how he does it.” (1975-1977)
David Niven
David Niven, the fine actor, surprises everyone as the author of a book about the Polish Air Force.
Carol Channing
Carol Channing is surprised to learn that Roy saw her in 1948, before she was a star. (Early 1970s)
James Mason
James Mason talks about the movie ‘The Boys from Brazil.’
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September 28, 1978