Michael David McGuire

Jason Wise is a real genius… and proves that “Baby” Rose Marie is one of the Industry’s biggest and, as yet, not fully recognized stars… ready to be discovered and researched by a new generation. Wise’s vision and voice is clear, strong… and his approach to the material and the life of Rose Marie is refreshing and highly innovative. Working non-stop for over 90 years… Rose Marie was radio’s first and highest paid child singing sensation, a major hit at the tail end of the vaudeville era, a film star in the first days of “talkies”… and a pioneer of comedy in the early days of American TV. (Most still alive today will best-remember Rose Marie as the character Sally Rogers on Carl Reiner’s TV classic ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’). How does one tell the story of such a remarkable and pioneering life… spanning 90 years? Using clips from Rose Marie’s vast personal archive, Jason Wise weaves one of the most unique and captivating narratives in recent documentary film making. Highly recommended. Michael David McGuire NightTalker Radio Show - New York