01/04 CYNTHIA PECK, ANGELO’S AND VINCI’S, NATIONAL SPAGHETTI DAY, RICK HORROW, POWER OF SPORTS

CYNTHIA PECK – OWNER, ANGELO’S AND VINCI’S - NATIONAL SPAGHETTI DAY

OUR HISTORY
Forty-three years ago, our restaurant was built with tradition and has since continued with tradition. At our home in the old marketplace, we tribute our ancestors who came to America in the late 1800’s – their spirit and their recipes!

A little about this old building…
Originally built as an L-shaped marketplace in the days when Fullerton was an orchard (early 1900’s), the local farmers would bring their produce in from the fields by horse and wagon to sell to the townspeople. The original wood trusses of the old roof system may still be seen in the Venetian Room. Approximately twenty years later, renovation of the building changed it from its original L-shape to a square. This was accomplished by the large wood barrel trusses (an unusual truss!), which can be seen in the Sicilian Room and the Piazza Fantasia. During our renovation in 1992, the old wood, terra cotta tiles and brick was salvaged and re-used to keep alive the feeling and memories of those days long ago.

About our décor…
Be prepared when you walk into Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante to be overwhelmed! With surprises in every corner, you won’t know where to look first! You will sit amidst the art of the great masters, in an Italian town square complete with the storefronts of old Italian butcher and cheese mongers, fruit and wine vendors, seamstresses showing their wares, and more. Fairy lights abound under cathedral ceilings as our ancestors smile down at you from the Family Love Altar. Explore and you will be surrounded by colorful Sicilian puppets, the carnival masks and canals of Venice, and the romance of Romeo & Juliet. Find our mystical Room of the Moon…and don’t forget King Kong, Dracula, Frankenstein, witches, ghosts and who-knows-what that await you in the Monster Wine Cellar!

And, as for Hollywood…
Founder, Steven Peck, renowned Hollywood dancer, choreographer and veteran actor of over 100 movies and television performances, has delightful photographs of over 40 years of famous stars, directors and dancers. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Gary Cooper, Robert Taylor, Broderick Crawford, Kirk Douglas, Walter Winchell, Sam Wanamaker, Vincent Minnelli, Sylvester Stallone, Ted Danson, David Hasselhof, Ray Sharkey, Shirley MacLaine, Cyd Charisse, Dolly Parton, Joan Collins, Raquel Welch, Olympia Dukakis, Shelly Winters and so many more. Films from Paramount, Twentieth Century Fox, Warner Bros., MGM, Desilu, United Artists, Universal Studios, to name a few.


RICK HORROW HOST OF POWER OF SPORTS FEATURES FEEL GOOD STORIES TO START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT

We’re all looking for good news and inspiring stories on television – well, look no further. The new Power of Sports TV show illustrates what’s possible when people come together through sports to uplift their local community.  Monthly segments share inspiring stories of people, organizations and communities that are creating opportunities for youth to thrive through sports – motivating them to stay in school and prepare for life beyond the classroom.

Hosted by sports industry insider Rick Horrow, aka the “Sports Professor”, Power of Sports takes viewers into conversations with influential thought leaders to understand how different sports and business organizations are engaging America's youth to help drive positive social change. Each 30-minute episode focuses on a US city and highlights local leaders who are creating opportunities to inspire today’s youth through sports.

The Power of Sports TV show will air on Fox Sports stations nationwide and is presented by Group One Thousand One.

01/03 ACTOR AJ BUCKLEY, CBS SEAL TEAM, LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

ACTOR AJ BUCKLEY - CBS DRAMA SERIES, SEAL TEAM

Kick off the New Year with SEAL TEAM’s AJ Buckley!  Best known for his role as Adam Ross on CSI: NY as well as Ed Zeddmore on the CW’s Supernatural, AJ  Buckley now stars in the new CBS drama series, SEAL TEAM.  An all-new episode is set to air on January 3, 2018, 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT.

SEAL TEAM is a new military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior’s existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry, the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand, and Sonny Quinn, an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies. Undergoing additional rigorous training in the hope of joining Hayes’ select unit is Clay Spenser, a young, multi-lingual second generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication. Vital to the team’s success are CIA analyst Mandy Ellis, who has sacrificed everything in her drive to root out evil and take down terrorists, and Lisa Davis, a no-nonsense, take-charge logistics officer and unofficial den mother responsible for outfitting the team with the necessary gear for each mission. Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment’s notice, and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.


LARRY LIPSON - THE AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT


For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.

12/29 SUSAN ZIRINSKY, 48 HOURS THE SECRETS OF WACO, KAITLYN CARL, GRUBHUB TRENDS EXPERT

SUSAN ZIRINSKY –  “48 HOURS” REVEALS NEW DETAILS IN THE WACO, TEXAS STANDOFF AS 25TH ANNIVERSARY NEARS, IN “THE SECRETS OF WACO”

IN HIS FIRST INTERVIEW EVER, A RETIRED UPS DRIVER TELLS “48 HOURS” HE UNWITTINGLY DELIVERED MILITARY GRADE GUNS AND AMMUNITION TO BRANCH DAVIDIAN CULT LEADER DAVID KORESH 

In his first interview ever, a retired Texas United Parcel Service (UPS) driver reveals to 48 HOURS that he unwittingly delivered large boxes of military grade guns and ammunition to Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh in the months and weeks before the siege that would capture the attention of the world in 1993. Now, as the 25thanniversary of the standoff nears, Peter Van Sant and 48 HOURS investigate the cult and what led to a deadly 51-day siege, in “The Secrets of Waco.”

48 HOURS: “The Secrets of Waco” is produced by Josh Yager. Taigi Smith is the development producer. Emily Wichick is the field producer. Ken Blum, Phil Tangel and Mike Baluzy are the editors. Anthony Batson is the senior broadcast producer. Nancy Kramer is the executive story editor. Susan Zirinsky is the senior executive producer.


KAITLYN CARL, GRUBHUB TRENDS EXPERT - TOP 2017 DELIVERY TRENDS & PREDICTIONS OF THE TOP FOODS FOR 2018 

Grubhub, the nation's leading online and mobile food-ordering company, is releasing the results of its second annual 'Year In Delivery' trends analysis. The data identifies the trendiest delivery dishes of 2017, as well as the foods expected to rise in popularity in 2018.

12/28 SARAH JANSSEN, THE WORLD ALMANAC AND BOOK OF FACTS, JERRY ANDERSON, HEALTHY EATING FOR THE NEW YEAR

SARAH JANSSEN- SENIOR EDITOR, THE WORLD ALMANAC AND BOOK OF FACTS - THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION

THE WORLD ALMANAC® AND BOOK OF FACTS 2018

How does the Trump administration’s first year compare to those of past presidents? How do Harvey and Irma stack up against other historic hurricanes? While 2017 was a momentous year, its significant events will live on and gain context in The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2018, available in print and as an eBook for all platforms on December 5. The 150th anniversary edition of America’s best-selling reference book celebrates its illustrious history while keeping an eye on the future in order to be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year.

New features include “150 Years of The World Almanac,” with highlights from its distinguished past and some old-fashioned “facts” illustrating how its defining mission has changed with the times; “World Almanac Editors' Picks: Greatest Single-Season Performances,” featuring athletes' best single-season runs; “Statistical Spotlight,” featuring infographics relevant to the biggest stories of the year; and “The Obama Presidency,” a recap of the policy achievements and challenges of the 44th U.S. president.

Favorite sections making their return include “Year in Sports,” “Top 10 News Topics,” “The World at a Glance,” “Time Capsule,” “Offbeat News Stories,” and “Historical Anniversaries.”

“For 150 years, The World Almanac and Book of Facts has remained a constant, authoritative source for people all around the globe,” said Sarah Janssen, senior editor of The World Almanac. “In this anniversary edition, we’ve included special features that look back on our proud history and key milestones from the past—along with additions that spotlight the past year’s developments. And with The World Almanac, you’ll take on 2018 with all of the information you’ll need in the year to come.”

WWW.WORLDALMANAC.COM


HEALTH EXPERT AND AUTHOR JERRY ANDERSON - HEALTHY EATING FOR THE NEW YEAR

Featured on CNN over 55 times! Leadership health expert and leadership health coach, Jerry L. Anderson is the leading health expert in his field. Author of the Leadership Diet. Mr. Natural Universe. Certified Personal Trainer. Health Coach Jerry's only goal is to improve your health. People want what Jerry offers: practical and proven health methods that produce results. Dedicated to improving your health for over 30 years. Your Health is the Foundation of Leadership.

My mission is simple. I want to help you improve your health. With three decades of experience helping people improve their health. I do this because I love producing results!

As a leadership health expert and health coach, I teach people practical and proven health methods that produce results. With simple and practical advice and the health systems that I have developed over the last thirty years, I help you improve your health.

12/27 LARRY LIPSON'S AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT, FOOD CRITIC MERRILL SHINDLER, HOW TO NOT OVERINDULGE DURING THE HOLIDAYS

LARRY LIPSON - THE AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


FOOD CRITIC MERRILL SHINDLER - HOW TO NOT OVERINDULGE DURING THE HOLIDAYS AND HOW TO RECOVER WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND

Food critic/reviewer Merrill Shindler has written and spoken about his various oral fixations, both in America and abroad, for most of his adult life.  Beginning in the early ’70s as the Restaurant Critic for the San Francisco Bay Guardian (a position that led, inexplicably, to three years as Music Editor at Rolling Stone), he’s written about livin’ large as Restaurant Critic for San Francisco Magazine, and the Los Angeles Herald Examiner, along with covering the world of chow for the New York Times, Los Angeles Magazine, Travel & Leisure, Diversion, Food Arts, Food & Wine and Bon Appetit. Merrill Shindler has been editor of the Los Angeles Zagat Survey, host of Fine Living: Critics on the Fine Living Network, restaurant critic for the Copley and San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, and host of a weekly program on how much fun it is to put things in your mouth on KABC Radio.

WWW.MERRILLSHINDLER.COM

12/22 FOOD NETWORK CHEF DAMARIS PHILLIPS, SUSAN ZIRINSKY, 48 HOURS

FOOD NETWORK CHEF DAMARIS PHILLIPS - HER FIRST COOKBOOK, SOUTHERN GIRL MEETS VEGETARIAN BOY

Damaris Phillips is a southern chef in love with an ethical vegetarian. In Phillips's household, greens were made with pork, and it wasn’t Sunday without fried chicken. So she had to transform the way she cooks. In Southern Girl Meets Vegetarian Boy, Phillips shares 100 recipes that embody the modern Southern kitchen: food that retains all its historic comfort and flavor, but can now be enjoyed by vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

The book features Phillips’s most cherished entrees from her childhood made both with and without meat: Chicken Fried Steak becomes Chicken Fried Seitan Steak. Loaded Potato and Bacon Soup is now Loaded Potato and Facon Soup. She gives down-home side dishes a makeover by removing meat, adding interna­tional spices, and updating cooking techniques, and offers soul-satisfying, irresistible desserts that triumph over the meat-eater-versus-vegetarian divide, every time. Phillips found a way to make Southern food that everyone can enjoy, wherever they are on their culinary journey.

WWW.DAMARISPHILLIPS.COM


SUSAN ZIRINSKY – EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 48 HOURS 

ALL NEW
The Evidence Room
"48 Hours" goes behind the scenes with a defense team and cutting edge forensic animators as they strategize to defend a woman accused of murder. Tracy Smith investigates in a special two-hour edition of "48 Hours"

Susan Zirinsky is an American journalist and television news producer. She has been the executive producer of 48 Hours since 1996. She also produces breaking news specials for CBS News. She won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2002 for producing the documentary 9/11. In 2013, she was given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Television & Film Awards.

WWW.CBSNEWS.COM/48-HOURS

12/21 GARY TAUBES, THE CASE AGAINST SUGAR, MICHELE DUPRE, TRENDS & PATTERNS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

GARY TAUBES - THE CASE AGAINST SUGAR 

From the best-selling author of Why We Get Fat, a groundbreaking, eye-opening exposé that makes the convincing case that sugar is the tobacco of the new millennium: backed by powerful lobbies, entrenched in our lives, and making us very sick.

THE CASE AGAINST SUGAR
Among Americans, diabetes is more prevalent today than ever; obesity is at epidemic proportions; nearly 10% of children are thought to have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. And sugar is at the root of these, and other, critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his signature command of both science and straight talk, Gary Taubes delves into Americans’ history with sugar: its uses as a preservative, as other critical society-wide, health-related problems. With his signature command an additive in cigarettes, the contemporary overuse of high-fructose corn syrup. He explains what research has shown about our addiction to sweets. He clarifi es the arguments against sugar, corrects misconceptions about the relationship between sugar and weight loss; and provides the perspective necessary to make informed decisions about sugar as individuals and as a society.


MICHELE DUPRE FROM VERIZON ENTERPRISE SOLUTIONS - TRENDS & PATTERNS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON FOR BOTH CONSUMERS & RETAILER 

WHAT DOES HOLIDAY SHOPPING DATA SHOW FOR CONSUMERS AND RETAILERS IN THE RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS

Christmas is almost here, and we’re back with some real-time data just in from Verizon’s Holiday Retail Index. The data reveals major shifts in consumer buying habits throughout the holidays as well as predictions for the final week of shopping before Christmas. Recently, the Index provided data on signature dates like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Now, on December 19, we’ll get a timely update on the state of holiday spending and what that means for last-minute shoppers and retailers, and shopping predictions for Super Saturday on Dec. 23rd.

Each year, the Holiday Retail Index by Verizon monitors and tracks daily e-commerce traffic volume throughout the holiday season across Verizon’s broadband networks to the top 25 U.S.-based online retailers as identified by eMarketer based on annual revenue. On December 19th, Verizon’s Michele Dupre will discuss the retail data and insights on digital shopping activity and how the holiday season is wrapping up. We hope you’ll take advantage of this in-depth analysis of consumer shopping habits, and whether it will be a happy holiday for retailers and distributors.

12/20 LARRY LIPSON, AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT, JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR KAREN PAGE, KITCHEN CREATIVITY

LARRY LIPSON - THE AFFORDABLE WINE REPORT

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.


JAMES BEARD AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR KAREN PAGE - NEW BOOK,  KITCHEN CREATIVITY: UNLOCKING CULINARY GENIUS—WITH WISDOM, INSPIRATION, AND IDEAS FROM THE WORLD’S MOST CREATIVE CHEFS 

KITCHEN CREATIVITY: Unlocking Culinary Genius—with Wisdom, Inspiration, and Ideas from the World’s Most Creative Chefs is filled with secrets and strategies from more than 100 leading culinary minds—including José Andrés, Dan Barber, Rick Bayless, Daniel Boulud, Amanda Cohen, Kyle Connaughton, Curtis Duffy, Emily Luchetti, Eric Ripert, Marcus Samuelsson, and Joshua Skenes. Beyond a cookbook, KITCHEN CREATIVITY is a guide to a more inventive and intuitive approach to cooking (without recipes!)—one that will inspire readers to think, improvise, and cook like the world’s best chefs.

Anyone who’s ever dreamed of walking into a kitchen and creating a dish from scratch, knowing exactly how to season it to perfection, will find the book’s three-stage process a godsend:
In Stage 1: Mastery, a cook copies the masters—their dishes, their techniques, their seasoning—to develop a knowledge and skill base. Here, Page recommends essential books for the chef’s library, explains the difference between enhancing flavor and adding flavor, lists trusted food sources for the best-quality ingredients, and demonstrates how to learn time-tested flavor pairings and affinities.

During Stage 2: Alchemy, a cook integrates and applies new knowledge and experience, converting ingredients and classic dishes into something fresh. This section overflows with examples of converted classic dishes, chefs’ sources of inspiration, and the thought process behind reinventions. Page also breaks down the principles behind the creation of individual flavors, especially those that contribute to the taste of familiar dishes, showing how to apply such principles to the invention of something new.

By Stage 3: Creativity, a cook connects and combines elements into a new creation. Page teaches you how to take a look at the cooking techniques you know, and the dishes you love, to play with different combinations and create dishes without recipes, using your informed imagination. You’ll also find countless proven techniques for enhancing creativity through both stimulation (including travel, reading, and dining out) and stillness (such as lowering brain wave frequencies via meditation and yoga).

The book’s A-to-Z section prompts starting points for creative inspiration, from flavor pairings for marijuana, to Damian Sansonetti’s idea of grinding Italian rice to make gluten-free gnocchi, to the dishes top chefs cook on Super Bowl Sunday. With only 1 in 10 Americans reportedly enjoying cooking today, this incredible treasure trove of information, featuring more than 275 four-color photographs, will inspire readers to fall in love all over again with the creativity and fun possible in the kitchen !

12/19 JEAN ARNOLD SESSIONS, SONOMA COUNTY VINTNERS, VP OF FRITO LAY, JEANNIE CHO, FAMILY TIME THAT COULD EARN YOU $250,000

JEAN ARNOLD SESSIONS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SONOMA COUNTY VINTNERS - REGION UPDATE & 2018 SONOMA COUNTY BARREL AUCTION 

ABOUT SONOMA COUNTY VINTNERS
For More Than 70 years, Sonoma County Vintners Has Been the Leading Voice of Sonoma County Wine. Our 250+ members range in size from small, family-owned wineries to large-volume corporations. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our efforts, and our strategic partnerships have resulted in a broad spectrum of forward-thinking programs and events. We work closely with the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and the Sonoma County Tourism Bureau to build the profile of Sonoma County as a distinctive grape-growing and wine-producing region. From informal winery tastings and tours to Sonoma County’s signature, charitable event, Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, our efforts shine the spotlight on Sonoma County as an internationally recognized wine region, and build a strong foundation for our successful global media strategy. Sonoma County is located an hour north of San Francisco, and is noted for its heritage of artisan winemaking, distinct growing regions and extraordinary quality.

SONOMAWINE.COM 

EXCITING NEW REASONS THE 2018 SONOMA COUNTY BARREL AUCTION IS A MUST ATTEND FOR WINE TRADE
REGISTRATION OPENS

After three consecutive years of record-breaking growth, the Sonoma County Vintners (SCV) expect to continue the upward momentum by introducing several exciting changes to the 4th Annual Sonoma County Barrel Auction (#SoCoBA) scheduled for April 20, 2018.  In addition to a new selection of “never before, never again” wines up for bid, the 2018 event will take place at MacMurray Estate Vineyards™, one of Russian River Valley’s most acclaimed Pinot Noir vineyards, and will follow the 10th Annual Sonoma Summit, rounding out what is certain to be an exciting week of education, networking and opportunity for licensed wine sellers.

Recognizing natural synergies, the 10th Annual Sonoma Summit has been rescheduled to take place April 16-18, just prior to the kick-off of the 2018 Sonoma County Barrel Auction activities. The event brings 36 of America’s top wine buyers and sommeliers to Sonoma County for a three-day immersion in Sonoma County wines.  The 2018 #SoCoBA festivities will follow on Thursday, April 19 with preview events and the live auction on Friday, April 20.

Deeply rooted in Sonoma County, the picturesque MacMurray Estate has been in agricultural production for over 150 years. Pinot Noir vines were first planted in 1996, marking a new beginning for the historic estate as a world-class vineyard. “We are so looking forward to hosting the Sonoma County Barrel Auction in April,” says Kate MacMurray. “Our guests will taste spectacular wines and delicious food, surrounded by our historic buildings, lush vineyards and our magnificent oaks and redwoods. It will be an unforgettable event.”

One of the nation’s most prominent wine trade events, the Sonoma County Barrel Auction is a live auction featuring one-of-a-kind wine futures for savvy trade professionals. The unique wine auction lots submitted from Sonoma County’s top vintners and evaluated by a Panel of Masters, represent the exceptional stylistic range and world-class quality of Sonoma County. Sonoma County Vintners’ celebrated a successful 2017 Sonoma County Barrel Auction this past spring, raising a record $794,500. To date, the auction has generated nearly $2 million in funds that support Sonoma County Vintners marketing initiatives and the county’s 17 diverse growing regions.

WWW.SONOMAWINE.COM/BARRELAUCTION

VP OF FRITO-LAY, JEANNIE CHO - LEARN ABOUT A SPIN ON FAMILY TIME THAT COULD EARN YOU $250,000 PLUS, WAYS TO SPARK CREATIVITY

FAMILIES THAT DREAM TOGETHER, INVENT TOGETHER!

We’ve all heard the saying, “A family that plays together stays together.”  Studies show that quality family time can help build self-esteem in children, develop positive behaviors and create happy memories.  What if spending more time together could strengthen family bonds and win your family an exciting prize?

Now, there is a chance for families across the country to dream BIG with the Dreamvention program. Frito-Lay Variety Packs is bringing its Dreamvention contest back for a second year, challenging families to work together on a great invention idea that may help solve an everyday problem. It is all about spending time with your loved ones and being creative.

Whatever your idea or source of inspiration, all ideas are good ideas and the next great invention, big or small, could be sparked in your family room! Not to mention, it could also earn you all $250,000.

12/18 FOOD NETWORK STAR TYLER FLORENCE, AWARD-WINNING DANCER AND BROADWAY STAR ALFONSO RIBEIRO, HOLIDAY DEALS & WRAP UPS

FOOD NETWORK STAR TYLER FLORENCE -  TALKS ABOUT THE NEWLY LAUNCHED APP TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY WE EAT

INNIT LAUNCHES APP TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE WAY WE EAT!
The Innit App Helps Consumers Plan, Shop, Prepare, and Cook Delicious Meals Every Day

Food Network celebrity chef, Tyler Florence talks about the newly launched app that has killed recipes as we know them: Innit.

HERE ARE SOME OF INNIT'S STANDOUT FEATURES:
PERSONALIZED TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Innit recommends personalized meals based on your diet, allergies, and dislikes. Then it lets you easily customize elements of your meal.
CULINARY GPS FROM POINT A TO B
Innit offers personalized instructions and step-by-step video guidance that update in real-time with every customization you make—saving you precious time and energy.
CONNECTED APPLIANCES MAKE YOUR KITCHEN SMARTER
Innit connects with GE Appliances and Bosch with Home Connect technology to send custom instructions to ensure optimal cooking and notify you when your meal is ready.

The Innit app is now available for iOS in the Apple App Store. The official press release is below, along with links to b-roll and images for you to use. Consumers can download the Innit app for iOS in the Apple App Store.

WWW.INNIT.COM
WWW.TYLERFLORENCE.COM


ACTOR, AWARD-WINNING DANCER AND BROADWAY STAR ALFONSO RIBEIRO - HOLIDAY DEALS & WRAP UPS 

The holidays should be a time to relax and spend quality time with loved ones, but it can also be one of the most stressful times of year – from booking travel to getting the perfect gifts for friends and family to hosting big gatherings – the list never seems to end.

Alfonso Ribeiro is teaming up with Straight Talk Wireless, a no-contract wireless provider, to share his tips to power though the busy holiday season and tackle last minute shopping so he has more time to relax and spend time with his family.

Host, Actor, TV director, award-winning dancer, and Broadway star, Alfonso Ribeiro has spent more than 30 years leaving his unique mark on the worlds of television, theater and beyond. Audiences can currently see him as the host of America’s Funniest Home Videos which returns for Season 28 on October 8, 2017. Ribeiro began his career as a child actor, most notably on Broadway, playing the lead role in the Tony-winning musical The Tap Dance Kid. As news of Ribeiro’s dancing and singing skills spread, he was offered a recording contract with Island Records, for whom he released several dance/pop singles, as well as a spot in Michael Jackson’s 1984 Pepsi commercial. Ribeiro was then cast opposite Ricky Schroder in the long-running NBC sitcom Silver Spoons, making him an instant teen idol. After earning a Theater Arts education from Cal State University, Los Angeles, he was given the opportunity to choose a role on the established sitcom A Different World or a new pilot called The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Showing an adventurous streak, he chose the latter and created the memorable character of ‘Carlton Banks’ opposite another teen idol, Will Smith, for six seasons. Having grown up in front of the camera, Alfonso knew that opportunities existed behind the scenes, too. His impressive resume as a TV director includes popular programs like In The House, Shake It Up, Are We There Yet?, The Wannabes, “Meet The Browns, Cuts, Eve, One on One and All of Us. Ribeiro continued to make good use of his dancing skills in 2014, when he won the nineteenth season of Dancing with the Stars. After finishing in first place, he hosted the country-wide Dancing with the Stars tour. Alfonso is a passionate golf player and is currently a PGA TOUR Champions Ambassador. He resides in California with his wife and three children.

WWW.STRAIGHTTALK.COM