Today's guest is Rock -N- Roll icon Kenny Vance. In the 60's, Vance founded "Jay and the Americans", who, along with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, was amongst the most successful group of that decade.

Additionally, Vance has spent over 5 decades in the music business as a writer, performer and music director.

Kenny Vance has remained relevant over the years, on stage, on-screen, and even behind the scenes. Some of his best work has been done on the big screen, specifically as musical director on "American Hot Wax", the late 70's film about influential disc jockey Alan Freed.

Vance has made his mark on other period films such as "Animal House", "Eddie and the Cruisers",  and "Hairspray". In the early 80's, Vance took another turn as a musical director, this time, for "Saturday Night Live".

In the 60's, Vance formed "Jay and the Americans", racking up numerous hits such as "Cara Mia", and "This Magic Moment". They opened for the first Beatles concert in New York in 1964 and a year later, for the Rolling Stones' american debut.

At 63 years old, Kenny Vance is still going strong. He has been around since the beginning of the Rock -N- Roll era and fittingly, was included on the recent critically acclaimed "PBS Doo Wop Special".

Vance is also now immortalized, as he was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2007.

Today's guest is Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney who has served in the United States House of Representatives for New York's 14th congressional district since 1993. She is the first woman ever to represent the district, and has been re- elected six times with no significant Republican or Democratic opposition.

After decades as a leading champion of Women's rights, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney has recently authored a groundbreaking book titled:  "Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated".

In the book the Congresswoman exposes the myth that women have achieved equal status with men in American Society.

Prior to serving in Congress --- Carolyn Maloney was elected to the New York City Council in 1982 and served as a Councilmember for 10 years.

In her book "Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated"... Congresswoman Maloney highlights how far behind women still fall in issues ranging from Health Care to Reproductive Freedom.

Additionally, recent data reveals that women are still getting paid about three quarters of what men are being paid!

Recently, Senator Hillary Clinton said:

"Carolyn Maloney has been a tireless and effective advocate for women in America and abroad. I applaud her ongoing efforts to highlight issues affecting women and to fight for solutions that improve women's lives".

Thursday .................. 10:00 PM

Friday ...................... 12 Midnight

Saturday .................. 11:00 AM & 11:30 PM

Sunday ....................   9:00 AM

Coming Soon to PROFILES

Today's guest is four - time Emmy Award winning TV Host Bill Boggs.

Over his 25 year career Boggs has hosted 15 different TV shows and has interviewed roughly 8,000 people, including many of the most notable personalities of our time.

Talk show veteran Bill Boggs is currently celebrating the release of his latest book titled: "Got What It Takes", which is based on his interviews with 44 leaders in their fields.

In the book these successful people reveal how they made it to the top and by doing so offer inspiration for us all.

Most recently -- Boggs can be seen on "The Food Network" where he pioneered the first-ever national restaurant review show "TV Dinners", as well as the long-running hit -- "Bill Boggs Corner Table".

Besides his on going television work, -- since 2003 Boggs has been performing his one - man Off-Broadway show called "Talk Show Confidental".

It's the first theatrical production of its kind, dealing with the bizarre and inspiring world of talk shows.

Today, Bill Boggs continues to work in television. He also writes books and performs his one-man Off-Broadway play.

Additionally, Bill has evolved into a sought-after motivational speaker -- with  stories of self empowerment drawn from first hand experience with some of the worlds most successful people.