Category Archives: Interviews that never were

The Folksmen interviewed by MichaelRead. MichaelRead: “The movie, A Mighty Wind, the story of your group, its history and it’s appearance at a tribute concert to your deceased manager, starts April 16. So, a little history first. Were you always known as The Folksmen?” Mark Shubb (double bass): ”Well, we did toy with the idea of being The Menfolk but… (more…)

This article was written by Michael before the US-Iraqi war began.  It is just as pertinent today as it was then. You know who Dwight David Eisenhower was.  I’ll just let the interview take over. MichaelRead: “Sir, I think there is only one subject to discuss: war or not? I’d also like your view on the ramifications of either, please.”… (more…)

Secretary of State (1933-44) Cordell Hull as interviewed by MichaelRead MR: “ Just looking at your biography at http://www.nobel.se/peace/laureates/1945/hull-bio.html begs asking this question: a new world order or a new order of the world? Also isn’t the ‘good neighbor’ thrust you emphasized now being affected as alliances shift?” Secretary of State Cordell Hull: “I think your second question answers the… (more…)

William Gaines, founder and publisher of Mad Magazine interviewed by MichaelRead. MichaelRead:. “Mad is now in the running for being one of the longest lived humor magazines. Did you think it would have as long a run as it has?” William Gaines: “In perfect hindsight I have to say yes since Mad hit a chord transcending generations meeting the need… (more…)

MichaelRead: “You keep me up nights.” Conan O’Brien: “This is a gag, right? You only interview dead people and I’m alive –at least I was the last time I checked. Max put this up to you, didn’t he?” MR: “No, I thought it would be fun talking with you. After all, how many people can claim to originating The Masturbating… (more…)

The Interview that Never Happened XII Lawrence Welk interviewed by MichaelRead MichaelRead: “Music. Better or worse?” Lawrence Welk: “As always, Michael, it’s getting better and it’s getting worse. It depends on who you talk to. Is there music you can dance to? Yes, and there’s music you can’t – and, as ever, there’s music that was never meant to be… (more…)

The Interview That Never Happened VIII John F. Kennedy Jr. interviewed by MichaelRead immediately following John’s death. MichaelRead “I’d like to talk about the plane crash. You okay with that?” John F. Kennedy Jr. “No problem but it’s been hashed over many times.” MR: “But not to the cause, John. Speculation ran rampant as to mechanical failure but none was… (more…)

Dr. Hannibal Lector interviewed by MichaelRead MichaelRead: “Dr. Lector, how does someone who heals become someone who kills? When you became a doctor you swore an oath to do no harm yet you slaughter without regret.” Dr Lector: MR: “So you’re judge, jury and executioner of those who deserve death? The Green River killer killed more than 50 prostitutes saying… (more…)