Smart this savvy look at old-time variety shows even gets the kitsch right this is indeed a Christmas special to cherish." New York Newsday"...a quirky, fun ride...an hour of fabulous, campy, fading-mists of-memory fun guaranteed to make one smile..genuinely touching moments"
The Baltimore Sun" the Mother of all Christmas Specials "
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Cheeky snarky Scrooge has met his match.
Dallas Morning News"I highly recommend taking a break from Christmas specials to watch Bravo's Christmas special about Christmas specials . . ."
Up & Coming Weekly" a highly entertaining hour Bravo to a twisted 'Special' "
Kansas City Star" If you see only one Christmas special this holiday season, it should be "The Christmas Special Christmas Special"...both cheering and thoughtful."
Tom Shales - The Washington Post" incisive in its cultural observations happily irreverent "
The Denver Post
Written, produced and directed by Gabriel Rotello
Executive producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Narrated by Carson Kressley
Since the original "Party Monster" documentary in 1998 and "The Eyes of Tammy Faye" in 1999, I have worked primarily with Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato at the wonderful World of Wonder, writing, producing and directing many TV documentaries and series.
My current resume is here.
Click on my page on the Internet Movie Data Base, which is updated fairly often and contains links to many of the productions.
Below is some additional info and reviews of some of my films and TV shows.
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Movies That Shook The World - AMC
On the set of Movies That Shook The World with Do The Right Thing director Spike Lee.
"...enticing...a series
everyone should see...Beautifully researched and
convincingly presented....The clips and footage are
hugely satisfying ....the series
succeeds admirably..."
"...classy...a mighty
impressive feat...."
Series supervising producer Gabriel Rotello
Executive producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Narrated by Jeff Goldblum Christmas Special - Bravo
On the set of my Bravo Christmas special with interviewee - and perennial Bob Hope Christmas Special guest - Loni Anderson.
Hidden Fuhrer: Debating the Enigma of Hitler's Sexuality - Cinemax
"
Was Hitler
gay? Ever since German historian Lothar Machtan pondered the
question in his 2001 book, the matter has overshadowed much
recent discussion about the dictator. "The Hidden Fuhrer"
provides both a filmed book report on Machtan's controversial
tome and a platform for taking Machtan's argument seriously.
History seldom gets more red-hot...handles the incendiary
material with skill and remarkable balance."
"...riveting...compelling...fascinating..." "...lots
of food for thought...definitely one of the most
thought-provoking films at
the festival..."
"...inflammatory an intriguing...takes a
balanced,
careful and fascinating look at the heated arguments
surrounding Hitler's sexuality..." "...provocative...chilling...this
fascinating film will give you plenty to ponder..." Directed by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Gabriel Rotello
Produced by Gabriel Rotello
Narrated by Marlene Sanders THE REALITY OF REALITY - Bravo
A 5-part documentary miniseries on the reality TV revolution. "...the most
satisfying television I've seen this year...TV finally
blowing the whistle on itself..."
"...gathers the scandals and
revelations of the reality TV business into
one crushing
indictment...."
"..high-minded...a
jaundiced look at the reality craze....."
"..takes a
hard look
at the genre...." Series supervising producer Gabriel Rotello
Executive producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Narrated by Kyle MacLachlan Dark Roots: The Unauthorized Anna Nicole - Showtime
"...poignant...the basic,
visceral attraction of Dark Roots is obvious...." Directed by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Gabriel Rotello
Produced by Gabriel Rotello
Narrated by William H. Macy
The Eyes of Tammy Faye - HBO
"...hilarious, poignant,
lovingly ironic...brings down the house...."
"...Riveting...."
Party Monster - HBO
"...a
morality tale for this complicated age...vividly
told...."
"...gripping,
well-crafted...skillful...."
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