NEW: Veteran Screen Actor Returns to the Courage Tavern

Posted on March 24, 2015 by James Riley

In a crowded New England tavern, after a court of general sessions, Merry Pugwell (Chris MacDonnell) can’t sleep;  he shakes off a nightmare and wakes to find Simeon Trapp (Basil Hoffman) in similar straits.  Anxious for company, Pugwell initiates a conversation, but the news Trapp has to offer leaves Pugwell worried his nightmare is just […]Continue Reading »

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The Life of Riley

Posted on March 10, 2015 by James Riley

Join the Colony and Watch “The Life of Riley” Is there anyone over twelve years old in the English speaking world who hasn’t heard these words at some point in their life: “they should make a reality show about you?” I doubt it.  We certainly hear it a lot.  When you consider our situation here […]Continue Reading »

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“On the Bay” with Tony Katz — October, 2011

Posted on October 29, 2011 by James Riley

Click HERE to watch the interview. As promised, “On the Bay” — our show between shows.    In this episode, Tony Katz asks Courage star Nathan Kershaw (“Bob Wheedle”) about loyalty, acting in America, and his home in Great Britain.  Also featured:  Lorraine Pope (“Molly Pine”) Click HERE to watch the interview.  Continue Reading »

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