Songwriter Dean Pitchford joins Richard in-studio to discuss his quick rise to prominence in the world of entertainment. Dean's accomplishments list a mile long as not only a songwriter/lyricist, but also as a playwright, director, actor, and novelist. Dean's extensive career earned him an Oscar and Golden Globe Award, working with nearly every heavyweight in the business along the way. Dean tells his story; from the inspiration behind the screenplay for the 1984 teen drama "Footloose", starring Kevin Bacon, to working with some of the world's most notable talents, to the somber tale of how he became involved in writing children's books.