January 18th, 2012 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, business, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Lawrence Tseu, a nationally recognized Honolulu dentist and philanthropist. As a boy who grew up poor in Kalihi, Lawrence shined shoes and sold newspapers to pay for his tuition at St. Louis. Dr. Tseu talks about the joys and struggles of growing up in a hardscrabble neighborhood and his journey to dentistry.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
January 6th, 2012 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, entertainer, entrepreneur, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Ryan Higa, also known as “Nigahiga” on YouTube. His self-produced online comedy videos led to the Hilo native’s inadvertent, meteoric rise to national fame. Ryan reveals how he first started using video cameras, his thoughts on the entertainment business and a deal that tested his integrity.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
December 14th, 2011 — Author, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox continues her conversation with Lee Cataluna, columnist and writer of local plays like Da Mayah and Folks You Meet in Longs. In this episode, she talks about her recently published first novel, Three Years on Doreen’s Sofa, written from a troubled Maui man’s point of view. And for the first time publicly, Lee opens up about her brush with death.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
December 2nd, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Lee Cataluna, best known for her witty stage plays and newspaper columns about island life. In this episode, Lee recalls her self-proclaimed “dorky” childhood on the neighbor islands, mainly on Maui. Once an aspiring dancer, Lee reveals how she entered the worlds of journalism and playwriting.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
November 18th, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, entertainer, interview
Hawaii’s legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Borges hears the story in every song and his own story is nothing short of breathtaking. The PBS Hawaii board member is back on the scene and on screen. Leslie Wilcox sits down with Jimmy in a special two-part episode of LONG STORY SHORT.
In “The Ballad Continues,” Jimmy reveals what he did to gain exclusive access to Frank Sinatra’s music archive. He also opens up about the most difficult challenge he has had to face – battling cancer.
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November 16th, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, entertainer, interview
Hawaii’s legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Borges hears the story in every song and his own story is nothing short of breathtaking. The PBS Hawaii board member is back on the scene and on screen. Leslie Wilcox sits down with Jimmy in a special two-part episode of LONG STORY SHORT.
In “The First Verse,” Jimmy takes us along on his journey from Kalihi to the Bay Area, from student athlete to world-class jazz singer.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
October 21st, 2011 — Artist, Broadway, Education, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, Teacher, conversation, entertainer, interview
Leslie Wilcox sits down with Terence Knapp, “Hawaii’s Adopted World Class Actor.” Terence is perhaps best known for his title role in Damien, the Aldyth Morris play and PBS Hawaii special about the Kalaupapa priest.
Terence reflects on key roles he has portrayed, his childhood during World War II and his global travels. Now professor emeritus with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, he continues to mentor up-and-coming Honolulu thespians.
Long Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
October 12th, 2011 — Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Nanci Kreidman, CEO of the Domestic Violence Action Center. A New Yorker who moved to Hawaii over 30 years ago, Kreidman opens up about the people she advocates for and how they’ve affected her along the way.
Long Story Short - Nanci Kreidman - Advocating for Victims of Domestic Violence [ 26:18 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
September 22nd, 2011 — Education, Hawaii, Hawaiian Studies, In-Depth Interview, conversation, farming, interview
Leslie Wilcox sits down with Chipper and Hau’oli Wichman, a longtime husband-and-wife team who head the National Tropical Botanical Garden on Kauai. Chipper, chief executive officer of NTBG, grew up on Oahu in a privileged family but attended Roosevelt High School. His wife and executive assistant Hau’oli had modest beginnings in Nanakuli before her family moved to Kahului. The two reveal how the Hawaiian language and Hau’oli’s tutu led to the couple’s romance and discuss their “bigger kuleana” of land stewardship.
Long Story Short - Chipper and Hau'oli Wichman - Heading the National Tropical Botanical Garden [ 27:46 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
September 19th, 2011 — Artist, Fashion Design, Hawaii, In-Depth Interview, conversation, interview
Leslie Wilcox talks story with Nake’u Awai, a Kalihi-based clothing designer renowned for his timeless and unique island wear. Nake’u initially pursued an entertainment career that led him to Broadway and Hollywood. Eventually he returned home, where he found his calling in fashion design. For three decades, Nake’u’s creative Hawaiian prints and equally stunning fashion shows have wowed clientele throughout the islands.
Long Story Short - Nake'u Awai - Designing Timeless and Unique Island Wear [ 26:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadLong Story Short with Leslie Wilcox is a production of PBS Hawaii.
