TV PRODUCTIONS
Since moving to Los Angeles in 1998, I have written, produced and/or directed approximately 70 hours of television programming, including documentaries, series and reality programs, often with Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato at the wonderful World of Wonder Productions.
I have recently branched out and founded my own production company, Light Fandango Films. We are currently developing programs with Participant Media (makers of An Inconvenient Truth and Syrianna) and with Planet Grande Pictures, among others.
My current resume is here.
Below is some additional info and reviews of some of my films and TV shows.
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..."
– The Hollywood Reporter
"...classy...a mighty impressive feat...."
– The New York Daily News
Series supervising producer Gabriel Rotello
Executive producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Narrated by Jeff Goldblum
THE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - BRAVO
On the set of my Bravo Christmas special with interviewee -
and perennial Bob Hope Christmas Special guest - Loni Anderson.
“…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
HIDDEN FUHRER: DEBATING THE ENIGMA OF HITLER’S SEXUALITY - CINEMAX
"History seldom gets more red-hot...handles the incendiary material with
skill and remarkable balance."
– Robert Koehler - Variety
"...riveting...compelling...fascinating..."
– Linda Stasi - New York Post
"...lots of food for thought...definitely one of the most thought-provoking films at the festival..."
– Indiewire
"...inflammatory an intriguing...takes a balanced, careful and fascinating look at the heated arguments surrounding Hitler's sexuality..."
– InsideOut
"...provocative...chilling...this fascinating film will give you plenty to ponder..."
– Artsweek
Produced by Gabriel Rotello
Directed by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and 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..."
– Glenn Garvin, The Miami Herald
"...gathers the scandals and revelations of the reality TV business into
one crushing indictment...."
– The New York Daily News
"..high-minded...a jaundiced look at the reality craze....."
– The New York times
"..takes a hard look at the genre...."
– USA Today
Series supervising producer Gabriel Rotello
Executive producers Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato
Narrated by Kyle MacLachlan
DARK ROOTS:
THE UNAUTHORIZED ANNA NICOLE
"...poignant...the basic, visceral attraction of Dark Roots is obvious...."
– The New York Times
Produced by Gabriel Rotello
Directed by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato and Gabriel Rotello
Narrated by William H. Macy
THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE
"...hilarious, poignant, lovingly ironic...brings down the house...."
– David Edelstein, Slate
"...Riveting...."
– Peter Travers, Rolling Stone