On June 23, author William V. Madison drops by Movie Addict Headquarters to talk about Madeline Kahn: Being the Music – A Life, his fascinating biography of the beloved actress who won so many fans by combining her musical talent and flair for comedy. Madison boasts excellent qualifications to write this well-researched book. His experience includes serving as an Associate Editor of Opera News and a production assistant on the Broadway musical Rags. Madison is also a graduate of Columbia’s School of Creative Writing. His new biography gives readers a riveting behind-the-scenes look at Madeline Kahn’s personal and professional life. It’s an inspiring tale about the persistence and dedication of an insecure but highly talented artist. George Bettinger, from The Mom and Pop Shop Radio Show, will co-host this special episode.    

Although earning a degree in speech therapy and receiving training as an opera singer, Madeline Kahn became famous as a popular star of film, stage and TV. She appeared in such entertaining films as Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, High Anxiety, Paper Moon, Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood, and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’ Smarter Brother.

During the course of her illustrious career, Madeline appeared in over 40 films and television shows, garnering two Oscar nominations and four Golden Globe nominations. She also won a Tony Award as Best Actress in The Sisters Rosensweig and a People’s Choice Award in 1984 as Best New TV Performer as well as a Daytime Emmy Award in 1987 for her Outstanding Performance in an After School Special. Madeline's hilarious portrayal of Lili Von Shtupp in Blazing Saddles was named #74 on Premier Magazine’s list of the 100 greatest film performances of all time. Madeline passed away in December of 1999 at age 57 -- but her impressive work on film brings her more fans every day.

Madeline Kahn: Being the Music – Life, published by the University Press of Mississippi, can be ordered on Amazon.com. It’s a must-read for people who love Madeline as well as books about showbiz stars.     

Author William V. Madison’s interview airs on BlogTalkRadio at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time) on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. During the live show, listeners are invited to call in and to participate in a chat. An archived segment will also be available.

CALL-IN NUMBER: 646-478-5668

HOST: Betty Jo Tucker

CO-HOST: George Bettinger

PRODUCER: Nikki Starr

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