Happy 94th B-Day to America's first comic strip superstar, animated cartoon character and most wonderful, wonderful cat, Felix the Cat

"Cure for a red nose:   Keep on drinking, and it'll turn blue." ~~ Felix the Cat
From 1924 film release, “Felix Dopes It Out.” As Felix tries to help his hobo friend who is plagued with a red nose. By the end of the short, the cat finds the cure for the condition via this clever quote.


Today, Felix, the worlds first comic strip superstar and animated cartoon character to achieve popularity with full-house audiences at silent movie theatres, turns 94 years old. Happy B-Day to you! Only six more years till our famous Felix cartoon character reaches 100.

On November 9, 1919, Master Tom, a prototype of Felix, debuted in a Paramount Pictures short entitled “Feline Follies.”

Felix is also world reknown as the hardest thinking, Chaplinesque-like pacing, and longest lasting cartoon character in history.

Produced by the New York City-based animation studio owned by 32-year-old Australian-born cartoonist, pioneer animator and film producer, Pat Sullivan, the cartoon was directed by cartoonist and animator Otto Messmer. It was a success, and the Sullivan studio quickly set to work on producing another film featuring Master Tom, the Felix the Cat prototype in "The Musical Mews" (released 16 November 1919). It too proved to be successful with audiences and brought Felix greater popularity.

Many Felix silent short referenced alcoholism and Prohibition as commonplace and included dark humor particularly in “Felix Finds Out” (1924), “Whys and Other Whys” (1927), “Felix Woos Whoopee” (1930) to mention a few. Also in “Felix Dopes It Out” (1924), Felix tries to help his hobo friend who is plagued with a red nose.

By the end of the short, the cat finds the cure for the condition with social humor --"Keep drinking, and it'll turn blue."



Interesting Felix the Cat facts:

• The question of how and who created Felix remains unclear. Sullivan once told The Argus newspaper in 1925 in Australia that "The idea was given to me by the sight of a cat which my wife brought to the studio one day." On other occasions he claimed that Felix had been inspired by Rudyard Kipling's "The Cat that Walked by Himself" or by his wife's love for strays. Sullivan's claim is also supported by the Australian Cartoon Association confirmation that Sullivan's March 18, 1917, release of a cartoon short entitled "The Tail of Thomas Kat", more than two years prior to "Feline Follies" is authentic.
• Felix is the oldest high school mascot in the state of Indiana, chosen in 1926 after a Logansport High School player brought his plush Felix to a basketball game. When the team came from behind and won that night, Felix became the mascot of all the Logansport High School sports teams.
• Felix the Cat was the first balloon ever made for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1927
• In 1928 Felix was one of the first images ever broadcast by television when RCA chose a papier-mâché Felix doll for an experiment via W2XBS New York in Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx
• Most of the early Felix cartoons mirrored American attitudes of the "Roaring Twenties.”
• In 2002, Felix was voted in TV Guide's 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time, ranking #28.
• In 2004, Felix was voted among the 100 Greatest Cartoons in a poll conducted by the British television channel Channel 4, ranking at #89
• In 2004 Felix was named #36 in Animal Planet's 50 Greatest Movie Animals
• Felix is also a cat food in Europe

By 1923, the character was at the peak of his film career. Felix in Hollywood, a short released during this year, plays upon Felix's popularity, as he becomes acquainted with such fellow celebrities as Douglas Fairbanks, Cecil B. DeMille, Charlie Chaplin, Ben Turpin, and even censor Will H. Hays.

His image could be seen on clocks, Christmas ornaments, and as the first giant balloon ever made for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Felix also became the subject of several popular songs of the day, such as "Felix Kept Walking" by Paul Whiteman.

Sullivan made an estimated $100,000 a year from toy licensing alone.

With the character's success also emerged a handful of new costars.

These included Felix's master Willie Jones, a mouse named Skiddoo, Felix's nephews Inky, Dinky, and Winky, and his girlfriend Kitty.

Felix the Cat sheet music, with music by Pete Wendling and Max Kortlander, featuring lyrics by Alfred Bryan, was published in 1928 by Sam Fox Publishing Company. The cover art of Felix playing a banjo was done by Otto and was subtitled "Pat Sullivan's Famous Creation in Song."

Most of the early Felix cartoons mirrored social activism and American attitudes of the "Roaring Twenties". Ethnic stereotypes appeared in such shorts as Felix Goes Hungry (1924). Recent events such as the Russian Civil War were depicted in shorts like Felix All Puzzled (1924). Flappers were caricatured in Felix Strikes It Rich (1923). He also became involved in union organizing with Felix Revolts (also 1923). In some shorts, Felix even performed a rendition of the Charleston.

Felix is also the oldest high school mascot in the state of Indiana, chosen in 1926 after a Logansport High School player brought his plush Felix to a basketball game.

When the team came from behind and won that night, Felix became the mascot of all the Logansport High School sports teams.

Among these, Lend a Paw was the only film to actually win the award. Additionally, in 1932 Walt Disney received an honorary Academy Award in recognition of Mickey's creation and popularity.

Silent Short Filmography
►Feline Follies (November 9, 1919)YouTube video
►The Musical Mews (November 16, 1919)
►The Adventures of Felix (December 14, 1919)
►Strikes It Rich (1923)
►Felix Revolts (1923)
►Felix Finds Out (1924)
►Felix Goes Hungry (1924
►Felix All Puzzled (1924)
►Felix dopes It Out (1924)YouTube video
►Whys and Other Whys (1927)
►Felix Woos Whoopee (1930)
►April Maze (1930) YouTube video

Voice Actors for Sound Filmography
Felix was silent until 1936 when the sudden popularity of Mickey Mouse prompted the animators to put Felix cartoons in sound.
►Mae Questel (1936)
►Jack Mercer (1958–1961)
►Chris Phillips (1988)
►Thom Adcox-Hernandez/Charlie Adler (1995–1997)
►Fred Newman (2004)
►Dave Coulier (official)
►Carlos Alazraqui (current voice)

Felix's transition to sound was not smooth sailing. Sullivan was unprepared, and added sound effects into the sound cartoons as a post-animation process with disappointing results. Disney's mouse was drawing audiences away from Felix. Sullivan's plans to start a new studio in California never materialized. During this time, Sullivan's wife, Marjorie, was ill, and would die in March 1932 and Sullivan completely fell apart, slumping into an alcoholic depression, his health rapidly declining, and his memory fading. Sullivan passed away in 1933. Messmer recalled, "He left everything a mess, no books, no nothing. So when he died the place had to close down, at the height of popularity, when everybody, RKO and all of them, for years they tried to get hold of Felix ... I didn't have that permission [to continue the character] 'cause I didn't have legal ownership of it."

According to Don Oriolo's Felix the Cat blog, as of September 2008 there were plans in development for a new television series. Oriolo's biography page also mentions a 52-episode cartoon series then in the works, titled The Felix the Cat Show, which was slated to use CG graphics

Resources
► Felix the Cat on Wikipedia.org
► Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
► Mickey Mouse Discovers the Government Cartoon Conspiracy Against Glenn Beck
► MickeyMouse.com Welcome!


Other Resources
► Don Oriolo's Felix the Cat Blog on WordPress
► Offical homepage of Felix the Cat
► Feline Follies



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See what you missed video montage from the Moving Families Forward Gala at Waldorf~Astoria, New York City

" …He has faced many trials and tribulations that I never had to deal with … It's a huge honor to be here but I accept this award on behalf of my son James ..." ~~ Colin Farrell, Actor & Family Advocate, Honoree Ackerman Moving Families Forward Award

Event coverage report below posted October 21, 2013 - Moving Families Forward Gala honoring film actor and family advocate Colin Farrell

"Raising a child with special needs puts the family in a category all of its own … The child’s needs become a powerful organizing force within the family and at the same time create intense challenges and strong emotions affecting family life and relationships ... Colin Farrell’s work with The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST)reflects his deep understanding about the many challenges that families with special needs children face."
~~ Lois Braverman, LCSW , President and CEO of the Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Photo above left of Lois Braverman, President and CEO of the Ackerman Institute for the Family. Photo right pictured top L-R Colin Farrell, Natalie Morales, Jeannie Ackerman Curhan and Christopher J. Spano. Photos courtesy of Ackerman.org and James Grant PR.

On Monday, October 21, 2013, entrepreneurs, celebrities, personalities, philanthropists and business leaders are gathering for the seventh annual Moving Families Forward Gala benefitting The Ackerman Institute for the Family.

Natalie Morales, News Anchor of NBC News’ TODAY & Co-Host of the third hour, is hosting for the third consecutive year.

Photo below left of Moving Families Forward gala information scanned from Ackerman.org Web site.

The Ackerman Institute for the Family is one of the first training institutions in the United States committed to promoting family functioning and family mental health. This year’s Ackerman Award Honorees, all of whom will be attending the gala, are:

Honorees are:
♦ Colin Farrell, Actor & Family Advocate - Ackerman Moving Families Forward Award
♦ Jeannie Ackerman Curhan, Ackerman Board Member - Ackerman Distinguished Service Award
♦ Christopher J. Spano, President, CJS Builders - Ackerman Corporate Partner Award

The event, being held at NYC's spectacular Waldorf Astoria, is the most luxurious and prestigious art deco landmark in NYC.

The Waldorf Astoria is recognized as a “Historic Hotel of America” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is also the first hotel to offer room service.

Photos above left, exterior Waldorf Astoria and below right crystal chandelier adorns the dining ballroom by Gloria Buono-Daly.

Moving Families Forward Gala Co-Chairs are Martha Fling and Alice Netter.

They are members of the Board of Directors of the Ackerman Institute for the Family, and staunch supporters of its work on behalf of the well-being of children and families of our communities.

The entertainment for the Gala will be John Pizzarelli Quartet with Bucky Pizzarelli.

The host of the auction will be C. Hugh Hildesley, Executive Vice President, Sotheby’s.

Photo below left of Ackerman's new downtown location, 936 Broadway, New York, NY taken from Ackerman News Blogspot.

Since 1960, the Ackerman Institute for the Family has achieved international prominence and earned national awards for the development of innovative models of family therapy, professional training, and community programs for families facing major life challenges. One of the first training institutions in the United States committed to promoting family functioning and family mental health, Ackerman is dedicated to helping families at all stages of family life.

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Additional resources:

• Photos have been posted onto Facebook in the Moving Families Forward Gala benefitting the Ackerman Institute for the Family photo album
• Ackerman Institute News Blog
• Ackerman Institute on Wikipedia
• Ackerman Web site
• James Grant Public Relations

The Ackerman Institute for the Family is a training institute for family and couple therapy. The Institute was founded in 1960, in New York City, by Nathan Ackerman, who became its first president and from whom the Institute derives its name. It is located at 936 Broadway, New York City.

Ackerman Institute's mission is to provide:
• Couple and family therapy services through its on-site Clinic (licensed by the State of New York Office of Mental Health).
• Training programs for mental health and other professionals on-site, in community settings and internationally.
• Research initiatives that focus on the development of new treatment models and training techniques.

Screening of the acclaimed new documentary, "A Whole Lott More" hosted by Executive Producer, Loreen Arbus

"We made this film to bring more awareness to employment issues for people with disabilities. In a tough economy, everyone worries about their job, their home and their children’s futures.

With so much on our minds, is there even space to think about the 80% of Americans with developmental disabilities who remain unemployed?"

On Monday, November 4, 2013, there will be a special screening of the acclaimed new documentary, "A Whole Lott More".

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The film follows three individuals - each has a different attitude towards work and a different disability. It is an important film about an often ignored issue and powerfully brings to light how, for the good of all Americans, more people with disabilities must be included in the working world. The film recently debuted at the HotDocs film festival in Toronto.

Loreen Arbus, Executive Producer of "A Whole Lott More," is hosting the screening.

Arbus is also the First woman to head up programming at a major U.S. Network and a Disability Rights Activist/Producer/Founder & Chair of “Women Who Care.”

Also in attendance will be Victor Buhler, Director of “A Whole Lott More” and Joan Browne, Former President of Lott Industries.

Victor Buhler, Loreen Arbus, and Joan Browne, who appears prominently in the film, will discuss the movie after the screening.

ABOUT “A WHOLE LOTT MORE”:

Around eight million people in America have a developmental disability. Those who work often find jobs in ‘workplaces’ - coalitions of businesses and social service agencies that traditionally provide manufacturing jobs. In Toledo, Ohio, there is Lott Industries. For decades Lott Industries competed successfully for auto industry contracts, employing 1200 workers with disabilities. With the collapse of the local auto industry in neighboring Detroit, Lott has struggled to keep its doors open.

The film looks at the impact of Lott’s struggles and examines the wider world of employment options for people with disabilities. Our documentary focuses on three unforgettable individuals – each with a different attitude towards work and each with a different disability. The film showcases their incredible resilience and makes the case for greater employment opportunities for all.

Below is the film trailer for the documentary “A Whole Lott More.”


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• ”A Whole Lott More” Official Web Site
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The Innovator’s Path – How Individuals, Teams, and Organizations Can Make Innovation Business-as-Usual Book Review by Gloria Buono-Daly GBDaly Smile Rating - 5 smiles Up )))))

“If innovation is to happen in our businesses, we must become – and our team members must become – an organization of listeners.”
~~ Madge M. Meyer, Founder & Owner of Madge Meyer Consulting, LLC, award winning corporate innovation leader; Speaker and Author of The Innovator’s Path – How Individuals, Teams, and Organizations Can Make Innovation Business-as-Usual

The Innovator’s Path – How Individuals, Teams, and Organizations can Make Innovation Business-as Usual by Madge M. Meyer is an insightful and intriguing cross-cultural look into unique perspectives on how innovation happens and leaves readers uplifted by the wonder of “cross-cultural phenomenom,” a term that has become synonymous with the author.

Meyer shares how her experiences including her family life in Asia-- born in Shanghai, China, and then moving to Hong Kong in her teens -- have influenced her as leading business innovator.

As a former Chief Innovation Officer and distinguished corporate leader in information technology and telecommunications for IBM, Merrill Lynch and, most recently, Executive Vice President for over a decade at State Street Corporation, Meyer is also an award winning corporate innovator who is passionate about making innovation “Business-as-Usual.”

Meyer’s eight chapter book introduces eight essential disciplines -- Listen, Lead, Position, Promote, Connect, Commit, Execute, and Evolve -- in a very unique yet practical way; Besides the creative theme Chinese Ideograms alongside each opening chapter title, Meyer shares her thought processes, approaches, and her experiences behind her successes and innovations. Also included are Meyer’s interviews with many prominent business leaders, who were also contributors to her book.

I was particularly impressed by the way Meyer shares how her mother’s advice “Love life and love people,” has taught her to become a better negotiator and to build trust with people in business, and develop mutually supportive relationships which ultimately lead to valuable lasting connections throughout her business career and in her personal life.

“…people prefer to do business with people they know and trust. We all are more likely to go the extra mile for respect … When we treat vendors fairly and honorably, they can truly become our strategic partners.”
~~ Madge M. Meyer, The Innovator’s Path (page 101)

The big smile factor in the book was when Meyer shared a story of when one of her colleagues, a CEO of a technology company was referred to as "Santa Clause" for all the innovations he contributed to his client.

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Whether you are seeking to improve on your career, your company’s product, or have an idea you want to expand, The Innovator’s Path by Madge Meyer will provide you with the knowledge, strategic thinking and wonderful stories behind innovations that will motivate and inspire you to want to move forward in your projects. The Innovator’s Path – How Individuals, Teams, and Organizations Can Make Innovation Business-as-Usual by Madge Meyer is on sale now.

RESOURCES:
●   Official Madge M. Meyer Web site
●   The Innovator’s Path by Madge M. Meyer on Amazon.com



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Happy 102nd Halloween America ▲ And Happy 15th Halloween Google Doodle

"Double, double toil and trouble;
fire burn and cauldron bubble."
~~ William Shakespeare, “Macbeth, 1611
English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". (1564-1616)

Google has been creating Halloween doodles since 1999. This year Google goes trick or treating and celebrates Happy Halloween with their 15th spooky, entertaining, " interactive doodle treat.

You can concoct your own witches brew potion with this innovative witches brew interactive doodle.

Using combinations of apple, bone, skull or tonic by clicking on the icon will stir up different witch brews.

Are you a kind sparkling, good witch or a mean green, bad witch?

Much more than a just a Google doodle, today many internet surfers enjoyed spooky, interactive, search results instead of Google’s customary and “I’m Feeling Lucky” search options.

Fifteen Halloween's ago, Google posted it's very first Halloween Google Doodle.

Photo right, screen capture of Google's first Halloween Doodle, October 31, 1999.

Internationally, Halloween's first celebration traces back 118 years ago in Scotland (1895)and for North America the first Halloween was 102 years ago (1911).

To experience Google's Halloween doodle for yourself, visit this Google Halloween 2013 doodle.

This year doodle is a far cry from last year’s haunted house jack-o-lantern and the year before with the pumpkin-carving medley inspired doodle.

Here'a is the link to last year’s Google Halloween 2012 doodle and to Google's 2011 carving pumpkin doodle.

Happy Halloween to you and yours!



What do you think of Google’s Halloween doodle today?

ABOUT HALLOWEEN AND HISTORY

Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening"), also known as All Hallows' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on October 31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows (or All Saints) and the day initiating the triduum of Hallowmas.

Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween. Children go in costume from house to house, asking for treats such as candy or sometimes money, with the question, "Trick or treat?" The word "trick" refers to "threat" to perform mischief on the homeowners or their property if no treat is given.

According to Frank Leslie's popular monthly, (Volume 40, November 1895, p. 540-543) in Scotland and Ireland, guising – children disguised in costume going from door to door for food or coins – is a traditional Halloween custom, and was recorded in Scotland at Halloween as far back as 1895 where masqueraders in disguise carrying lanterns made out of scooped out turnips, visited homes to be rewarded with cakes, fruit and money.

The practice of Guising at Halloween in North America was first recorded in 1911, where a newspaper in Kingston, Ontario reported children going "guising" around the neighborhood was first noted by Rogers, Nicholas, "Coming Over: Halloween in North America". Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night. p.76. Oxford University Press, 2002, ISBN 0-19-514691-3.

American historian and author Ruth Edna Kelley of Massachusetts wrote the first book length history of Halloween in the US; The Book of Hallowe'en (1919), and references souling in the chapter "Hallowe'en in America":

"The taste in Hallowe'en festivities now is to study old traditions, and hold a Scotch party, using Burn's poem Hallowe'en as a guide; or to go a-souling as the English used. In short, no custom that was once honored at Hallowe'en is out of fashion now."

OTHER RESOURCES

▲ Google's Halloween doodle turns you into a witch, CNET, http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57610125-93/googles-halloween-doodle-turns-you-into-a-witch/
▲ The wizards behind Google's doodles, CNET, http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57573307-93/the-wizards-behind-googles-doodles/
▲ Halloween witch: The real history behind Google's doodle, The Christian Monitor, http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/2013/1031/Halloween-witch-The-real-history-behind-Google-s-doodle Please share this on your LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media networks you enjoy! Thanks!

Macy’s celebrates another year: Happy 155th to Macy’s

“…He looked like something that had gotten loose from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade …”
~~ Harpo Marx
(Nov. 23, 1888 – Sept. 28, 1964)American comedian, film star and second-oldest Marx brother

Obviously, the Marx Brothers shopped at Macy's. Did you know that 155 years ago today, October 28th in 1858 Macy's had the first day of business? Happy 155th to Macys!

One of the most popular department stores around is still described by many as being the “largest store in the world,” (however South Korea has a store twice the size).

Macys has a history of traditions and culture including being featured in the 1947 movie "Miracle on 34th Street," sponsorship of the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City since 1924, and also sponsoring New York City's annual Fourth of July fireworks display since 1976.

Founded by Rowland Hussey Macy between 1843 and 1855, four retail dry goods stores were opened, including the original Macy's store in downtown Haverhill, Massachusetts, (established in 1851) to serve the mill industry employees of the area.

All four Macy’s stores would fail, but Macy would learn from his mistakes.

He moved to New York City in 1858 and established a new store named "R.H. Macy Dry Goods" on Sixth Avenue between 13th and 14th Street.

He strategically positioned the location to be far north of where the other dry goods stores were at the time.

Born in Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, as a teenager, Macy worked on the whaling ship, the Emily Morgan.

While working on this ship, at the age of 15, Macy decided to get a red star tattooed on his hand. Little did anyone know that he would carry this star theme with him and incorporate it on all of Macy's emblems and logos.

Still touted as the most popular department store in the world, Macy's biggest asset is its brand.

The vision of Macy and his little red star tattoo on his hand as a 15 year old (approximately 140 years ago), is a testament of how far imaginations and dreams can go. Below is a collage of some of the many Macy's logos and themes over the years that incorporate the star:

Other Resources
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See What You Missed Video of the Women's Media Center 2013 Women's Media Awards: You should have been there

“See What You Missed” video is here. Enjoy and stay tuned for “One to One interviews." Watch, enjoy and see why you should have been there.

"A toast to the founders of WMC -- these 3 goddesses who have been raising hell through raising consciousness."
~~ Lily Tomlin , host of the Women’s Media Center 2013 Women’s Media Awards font> , American actress, comedian, writer, and producer and major force in American comedy, on WMC Co-founders -- Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan -- as quoted during the WMC Women's Media Awards gala at 853 Park Avenue in New York City, October 8, 2013.

Photos above left, and to the right of Lily Tomlin by Gloria Buono-Daly.




On Tuesday, October 8, 2013, celebrities, personalities, feminists, artists, business and media leaders gathered for The Women’s Media Center 2013 Women’s Media Awards hosted by Lily Tomlin – Tony, Grammy and Emmy® Award-winning actress, comedian, writer, and producer and major force in American comedy since the 1960s.

Photo below right of WMC 2013 Carol Jenkins Emerging Journalist Award recipient, Maria Teresa Kumar by Gloria Buono-Daly.

Co-founders Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan were among the presenters.

Honorees are:
♦ Christiane Amanpour - Pat Mitchell Life Time Achievement Award;
♦ Sheila C. Johnson - Visionary Role Model and Corporate Leader Award;
♦ Maria Teresa Kumar - Carol Jenkins Emerging Journalist Award.

The full house event held at 583 Park Avenue, a spectacular venue on 63rd and Park Avenue in New York City is charmed with magnificent motifs and architecture reminiscent of the bygone era.

Photos above left, exterior 583 Park Avenue and below right crystal chandelier adorns the dinner reception hall by Gloria Buono-Daly.

This event marks the 5th annual awards celebration which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing women’s and girls’ visibility and power in media.

The WMC 2013 Women's Media Awards event is co-chaired by Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, Gloria Steinem, Gayle King, Loreen Arbus, Pat Mitchell, Martha Nelson, Carol Jenkins, Jewelle Bickford, Lauren Embrey, Jodie Evans and Gloria Feldt.
Photo below left of Jane Fonda by Gloria Buono-Daly.

Jane Fonda presented the Social Media Award to 31 year old, Lindy West, writer at Jezebel.

The honoree was selected online by twelve distinguished digital journalists, bloggers, and thought leaders.

"Social media has brought news and differing perspectives to the world and changed the conversation...It is where the power to make significant change exists today," said Fonda.

The Women’s Media Center 2013 Awards represent a powerful, influential, emerging, and engaging media force.

Many more photos posted at Facebook album titled The Women's Media 2013 Women's Media Awards.

Photo right Gloria Steinem by Gloria Buono-Daly.

Photo left of WMC 2013 Visionary Role Model and Corporate Leadership Award recipient, Sheila C. Johnson by Gloria Buono-Daly.

Photo right of WMC 2013 Pat Mitchell Life Time Achievement Award recipient, Christiane Amanpour by Gloria Buono-Daly.


Photo below left of Robin Morgan by Gloria Buono-Daly.

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Very exciting, this year to have the opportunity to interview Co-Founders Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem and Robin Morgan, host Lily Tomlin as well as all 3 honorees -- Christiane Amanpour, Sheila Johnson and Maria Teresa Kumar along with many other special guests including Tamsen Fadal, Stacey Tisdale, Kathleen Turner, etc.

It's all things red carpet excitement and media extravaganza tonight as The Women’s Media Center celebrates honorees of The Women’s Media Center 2013 Awards. The Women's Media Awards 2013 for Social Media was also announced.
“See What You Missed” video is here. Enjoy and stay tuned for “One to One interviews”


Stellar attendees and presenters read like a “Who’s Who” in media and philanthropy and included
• Gayle King, Co-Anchor of CBS This Morning and an editor-at-large for O Magazine. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Sally Field, two time Academy Award-winning actress, producer, director, and screenwriter.
• Kathleen Turner, Golden Globe-winning actress.
• Kathy Najimy, actress and comedian.
• Julie Burton, President of The Women’s Media Center.
• Pat Mitchell, President & CEO of The Paley Center for Media, Founding Co-Chair of The Women's Media Center, former Women’s Media Award Honoree. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Loreen Arbus, First woman to head up programming at a major U.S. network, disability rights activist/producer/Founder & Chair of Women Who Care. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Martha Nelson, Editor-in-Chief of Time Inc., former Women’s Media Award Honoree. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Carol Jenkins, author, former WNBC Anchor, former and Founding President of The Women’s Media Center, contributing writer for The Huffington Post, Board Member of The Women’s Media Center. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Jewelle Bickford, Partner and Wealth Adviser at Evercore Wealth Management, Board Member of The Women’s Media Center. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Lauren Embrey, President and CEO of the Embrey Family Foundation and CEO of Embrey Interests, Ltd.; Board Chair of The Women’s Media Center. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Jodie Evans, Co-Founder of CODEPINK/Peace, environmentalist, women's rights & social justice activist, Board Member of The Women’s Media Center. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Gloria Feldt, The New York Times best-selling author, speaker, commentator, and feminist leader. Co Founder and President of Take The Lead. Co-Chair of the Women’s Media Awards.
• Tamsen Fadal, Emmy Award-winning Anchor, WPIX Television News.
• Tim Morehouse, U.S. Olympic Silver Medalist & E! News Correspondent.
• Rachael Kun Morehouse, Emmy-winning Associate Producer, 60 Minutes.
• Blake Morgan, musician, singer-songwriter, music producer, and CEO of ECR Music Group.
• Patricia Bosworth, noted journalist, biographer and contributing edtior, Vanity Fair.
• Francine LeFrak, award-winning theatrical, television and film producer; entrepreneur and philanthropist.
• Jane Wagner, Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer.
• Lori Sokol, Founder & Publisher, Sokol Media Inc.; contributing writer for The Huffington Post; and Board Chair, Women’s eNews.
• Suzanne Braun Levine, author and editor. First female Editor of the Columbia Journalism Review and the first Editor of Ms. Magazine.
• Maya Harris, Vice President for Democracy, Rights and Justice at the Ford Foundation.
• Geneva Overholser, Professor and former Director of the School of Journalism at the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
• Julie Zeilinger, blogger& feminist writer; founder of the feminist blog, The F Bomb; author of the book A Little F'd Up: Why Feminism is Not a Dirty Word. :

Additional resources:

• Yay, the photos of The Women's Media Center 2013 Women's Media Awards are posted on Facebook and we hope to have videos in record-breaking time.
• Women’s Media Center, LIVE with Robin Morgan
• Gloria Buono-Daly photos on Facebook from last year’s event; will be updated with tonight’s photos soon.
• James Grant Public Relations

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