Episode 11

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24th Jun 2024

Guest: Neil Machlis, Hollywood Producer & Actor

On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, hosts Patrick Evans and Randy Florence sit down with veteran Hollywood producer Neil Machlis, who spent four remarkable decades in the film industry. Broadcasting from the cozy corner booth at Skip Paige’s Little Bar in Palm Desert, Neil shares his journey from producing and managing films to his rare on-camera appearances. With an impressive roster of credits including: Huckleberry Finn: A Musical Adaptation, The Stepford Wives, Empire of the Ants, Grease and Grease 2, American Gigolo, Cujo, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Postcards from the Edge, The Birdcage, and What Planet Are You From?, Neil offers a behind-the-scenes peek into a who's who of Hollywood directors, producers, and actors. Tune in for an episode packed with captivating inside stories and learn how Desert Cities resident sustained a thriving career for over 40 years. Recorded live at Little Bar - the Center of the Coachella Valley Universe and presented by The McCallum Theatre.

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Big Conversations, Little Bar
Hosted by Patrick Evans and Randy Florence, get up close and personal with fascinating people who live in and visit the Coachella Valley and have made an impact on the region's economy, culture and global appeal as a leading tourism destination.
The series is now in its sixth season and has just launched its third year of production as it reaches the 100th episode mark in the first quarter of 2025! Many thanks to our outstanding listeners from throughout the Golden State, North America and around the world. And, a very special note of gratitude to our friends Skip Paige and Kate Spates for hosting us at Little Bar in Palm Desert, CA, and to Chairman Garry Kief, Digital Content Whiz Leanne McNeil and all the fine staff at the McCallum Theatre, without whose sponsorship this program would not be made possible to bring you every single week. Please support these enterprises as doing so helps support our ability to deliver hours of entertainment each month to our loyal followers.

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