Jonathan Schwartz discusses his autobiography, “All In Good Time.” He begins by describing his early childhood and how his father, Arthur Schwartz, was a well-connected member of the music scene in Hollywood. He discusses losing his mother at a young age and growing up with a cruel stepmother. He talks about his love for foreign film and compares himself to filmmakers Federico Fellini and Michelangelo Antonioni. He discusses his current job as a famous radio disc jockey and how he played in a band in New York City for eleven years. He ends the interview with recollections of personal encounters with famous musicians such as Judy Garland, Ira Gershwin, Frank Sinatra, and Carly Simon.
Schwartz, Jonathan, 1938--Childhood and youth Schwartz, Jonathan, 1938--Family Schwartz, Jonathan, 1938--Homes and haunts - California - Los Angeles Composers - Family relationships - United States Schwartz, Arthur, 1900-1984 Radio broadcasters - United States - Biography Authors, American - 20th century - Biography Fathers and sons - United States Beverly Hills (Calif.) - Social life and customs
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Betacam tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Suzy Becker before the break and Jonathan Schwartz after the break.
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