Fred Bronson

I was the network publicist for the first two seasons of Sanford and Son. I loved working with Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson and am very sorry to hear of Demond's passing. I have so many great memories of him. (and Redd). I wish I had a photo of me with Demond, but I do have this one.

Colin, I will check them out and let you know when I have listened. Thanks, and Happy Birthday, Phil!

Revolution Stage Company Presents: AN EVENING OF WORDS and MUSIC with ROXY MUSIC’S PHIL MANZANERA in conversation with FRED BRONSON Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. February 17th 2026, 7:30 pm

I'll be on stage with Phil Manzanera of Roxy Music at the Revolution Stage Company in Palm Springs on Feb 17. If you live in the Coachella Valley or can easily drive there, please join us for a great night of words and music.
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At the wrap party for season 4 of #StarTrekTNG: I'm with Susan Sackett and Gene Roddenberry on a Southern California beach.

A mere 35 years ago: On the set of "Ménage à Troi" with my co-writer Susan Sackett and a couple of friends. We're on Betazed (Huntington Gardens in Pasadena). #StarTrek #TNG

YouTube video by Jeff Russo San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair) | Rufus Wainwright Orchestral Recording

Thanks to Lou Simon at #SiriusXM for playing my request tonight on The Jukebox Diner on 60s gold: the stunning "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)" by Rufus Wainwright from #StarTrek Starfleet Academy. Beautiful. Emotional. Not to be missed.

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Energise Records (Pop, Dance, Trance Records, Vinyl ,CD & Digital Music Energise New Releases Search for your Favourite artists Like Rozalla,Nicki French,Sonia, Sinitta, Tight Fit, Peter Wilson and More. All From Energise Records Ltd

30 years ago, Nicki French hit #2 on the Hot 100 with a cover of "Total Eclipse Of The Heart." She has continued to record in the U.K. and Energise Records has just released a 30th anniversary greatest hits collection that spans Nicki's entire career. A must-listen!
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Revolution Stage Company Presents: AN EVENING OF WORDS and MUSIC with ROXY MUSIC’S PHIL MANZANERA in conversation with FRED BRONSON Tickets are available now! Dates: Tue. February 17th 2026, 7:30 pm

Fans of Roxy Music! Phil Manzanera will be performing music and I will interview him on stage in Palm Springs on Feb 17, 2006.Please join us!
www.onthestage.tickets/show/revolut...

30 Best Christmas Songs by ‘American Idol’ Finalists: Critic’s Picks The best Christmas songs from 'American Idol' finalists: Critic's picks.

My latest #Billboard story: the top 30 original Christmas songs by #AmericanIdol finalists:
www.billboard.com/lists/americ...

Christmas With The Idols

You might be surprised how many #AmericanIdol finalists have recorded Christmas songs. Includes the latest by David Archuleta, Jordin Sparks, Scott MacIntyre and more.
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International Christmas

My newest holiday playlist -- the best pop Xmas songs from all over the world. INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS on #Spotify.
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An Old-Fashioned Christmas

This playlist will take you back: the whole family might enjoy AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS:
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Christmas Hits

I've got your Christmas music right here on my #Spotify playlist CHRISTMAS HITS.
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Another fun day in Japan: riding the Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea with Thelma Houston.

I took Thelma Houston on a shopping spree at Tower Records in Shibuya, Japan, and look what we found!

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Gil Gerard. I was the network publicist for both seasons of Buck Rogers In The 25th Century and loved working with Gil and the entire cast.

52 years ago today, the animated #StarTrek series premiered on NBC with "Beyond The Farthest Star." I was the network publicist for the series.

59 years ago today, I went to my neighbor's house so I could watch "The Man Trap" in color. We had a color TV, but my parents wanted to watch something else. Later they attended #StarTrek conventions with me and I brought them to the set of #TNG during season 1 ("Too Short A Season").

Foreign Exchange

This is one of my favorite #Spotify playlists. The songs you know, sung in other languages by artists from all over the world.
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Congratulations to Vienna, just named host city for #Eurovision 2026.

Fred Bronson – Author, Journalist, and Music Expert Official website of Fred Bronson, author of 'The Billboard Book of Number One Hits' and renowned music journalist.

Do not miss the new single/video by David Archuleta.

@davidarchuleta.bsky.social

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Unforgettable day -- how often is one surrounded by two Motown legends? I'm talking about Valerie Simpson and Smokey Robinson. Their interview will be airing soon on SiriusXM: Smokey's Soul Town on Channel 74.

‘Anyone Who Knows What Love Is’: Why An Obscure ’60s Song Is Bigger Than Ever In 2018 Why is a song that didn't make the top half of the Billboard Hot 100 in 1964 having its best chart year ever in 2018?

Very sad to hear about the passing of country star Jeannie Seely. I interviewed her for my #Billboard story about the music in #BlackMirror.
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The latest episode of my series "Smokey's Place" is on #SiriusXM this week. Smokey plays cover versions of songs he wrote for Motown artists. Dolly Parton sings Mary Wells! Nancy Sinatra sings the Temptations! Channel 74:
Wed 7/30 3pmET/12 noon PT
Friday 8/1 10pmET/7pm PT
Sunday 8/3 6pmET/5pm PT

Is That Your Vinyl Answer? Playlist · culvercityrock · 156 items · 1 saves

This new #Spotify playlist of mine is fun to listen to -- even just for the title.
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Jamal Roberts Shares How His Life Changed Since Winning ‘Idol’ & Why He Never Wants to Leave ‘Mississippi’ Jamal Roberts shares "Mississippi" single and how his life changed after 'American Idol.'

My latest #Billboard interview with #AmericanIdol winner Jamal Roberts includes an exclusive preview of his new single:
www.billboard.com/music/music-...

Always love it when you watch The Game!

‘American Idol’ Family Mourns Death of Show’s Music Supervisor, Robin Kaye Finalists from multiple seasons remember the beloved production staffer found murdered in her home on Monday.

American Idol alums pay tribute to beloved music supervisor Robin Kaye. #Idol
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Thelma Houston Revisits Her Musical Roots at Museum Show: ‘Never Thought I’d Have an Exhibit About My Life’ Thelma Houston reflects on being honored with a museum exhibit in Long Beach, Calif.

Gail Mitchell and I report on the Thelma Houston exhibit in Long Beach, Calif. A wonderful experience to see this tribute to her amazing life and career. #Billboard #Motown

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On July 13, 1985, I was in a trailer at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia writing the script for ABC-TV’s three-hour prime-time coverage of Live Aid, hosted by Dick Clark. It was my first prime-time writing assignment. Thank you, Larry Klein, for telling me I had to say “yes.”