Comedy writer and creative, Martha Bolton, shares her experiences writing for Bob Hope, Phyllis Dilller and "The Confession" musical.

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Today's Guest: Martha Bolton is a prolific author of 88 books, an Emmy nominee, a Dove Award nominee, and a "with" author on three New York Times bestselling books. She was nominated for a Writers' Guild Award for her work on the Emmy-winning "Bob Hope--The First Ninety Years." Martha was Bob's first full-time female staff writer and wrote for his television specials. Martha also wrote for Phyllis Diller for many years, crediting Phyllis and Bob Hope writer Gene Perret for launching her Hollywood writing career.

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Things We Talk About:

• Gene Perret
• Mama's Family
• Bob Hope
• Bob Hope: The First 90 Years
• John 21:6
• Phyllis Diller
• The Confession Musical
• Beverly Lewis
• Blue Gate Theatre
• John Schneider
• Chonda Pierce
• Get tickets to The Confession Feb 20, 2023
• A Very Bavarian Christmas book
• "Mennonite Girls Can Cook" musical
• Revelation 3:7
• Damar Hamlin
• Lazarus resurrection

Connect with Us:

• The Martha + Mary Show webpage
• Podcast Group on Facebook: Martha and Mary Show Sisterhood
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• Producer: Jeanna Lesausky

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