one man's GALAXY OF STARS

Dan Merrin's stellar career links to legendary stars of stage, screen, sports and politics. He shares fascinating anecdotes and experiences with a host of the celebrities that have never been revealed before. Some describe the inner workings of the film industry. Others include sensational stories about Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Gleason, Elvis Presley, Alec Guiness (in Cuba!), revolutionary sex siren Mae West and dramatist Tennessee Williams. Producers and Directors such as John Ford, Vicente Minelli, Hal Wallis and Norman Lear spin other amazing tales.

In the sports world he reveals stories about close friendship with immortal superstars Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West, and Olympic Gold Medal winner Jesse Owens. Over 300 Hall of Fame Athletes from all fields of sport appeared on his shows THE WAY IT WAS and SPORTS CHALLENGE. These sport shows won 4 Emmy awards.

Dan Merrin was on the production team that brought the international musical stage hit "Man of La Mancha" to unparalleled success.

He also shares remarkable insights and personal stories with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Gleason, Judy Garland. Pearl Bailey and Lena Horne. Events unfold with Hollywood glamour queens Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, Kim Novak and Lana Turner.

His exploits include a private audience with a Pope in Vatican City and many Cardinals. He gained the support of the Holy Father for a film venture. He received an invitation from the Pope and attended a rare Requiem Mass in the Sistine Chapel adorned with the frescoes of Michelangelo.

Dan Merrin's story invites you behind the headlines with celebrities their heartaches and triumphs in the worlds of entertainment, on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.