Ron was the first Associate Director to win an Emmy Award. He has the unique perspective of someone who was on the ground floor of the television industry. From the Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Show, to The Lawrence Welk Show, American Bandstand and Good Morning America, Ron has worked with some of the greatest celebrities in television history.
Playing Chess With Marlon is a work in progress; his autobiography documenting his 35 years of experience in television. It is based on a true story of how Ron, an avid chess player, ended up playing chess with Marlon Brando after a fairly stressful morning arranging and directing a live interview with Mr. Brando. True to his nature as a Director, as he writes about each chess move that is made, Ron "cuts" from the chess board to flashbacks of his experiences in television history. Engaging, witty, and tremendously compassionate in sharing his perspectives about his interactions with actors and actresses, Ron brings to life the human spirit of the individuals who were a part of the magic and mystique of television.
Playing Chess With Marlon is a work in progress; his autobiography documenting his 35 years of experience in television. It is based on a true story of how Ron, an avid chess player, ended up playing chess with Marlon Brando after a fairly stressful morning arranging and directing a live interview with Mr. Brando. True to his nature as a Director, as he writes about each chess move that is made, Ron "cuts" from the chess board to flashbacks of his experiences in television history. Engaging, witty, and tremendously compassionate in sharing his perspectives about his interactions with actors and actresses, Ron brings to life the human spirit of the individuals who were a part of the magic and mystique of television.