At first sight

by Bill Boggs

277 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1980

About the author

Bill Boggs is an Emmy Award-winning TV talk show host and producer, author and professional speaker. He began his career as a comedy writer, and his satirical novel, "The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog ...As Told to Bill Boggs,” reflects his strong observational comedy "chops." He has written essays for The New York Times Sunday Magazine and travel articles also for The Times, as well as the self-help book "Got What it Takes?" and novel, "At First Sight.'” His autobiographical Off-Broadway play, Confessions of a Talk Show Host, and “At First Sight” were optioned together for a screenplay inspired by his life.

A true industry insider, Bill has interviewed many of the most notable personalities of our time—cultural icons, music legends, presidents, writers, athletes, celebrity chefs—and a movie star or two. His TV credits include the long-running “Midday Live” on Fox, and programs on Showtime, The Travel Channel, NBC, ABC, CBS, PBS, and ESPN. Bill spent a decade hosting and producing "Bill Boggs Corner Table" on Food Network. He has displayed unique versatility—as a game show host for CBS, a news anchor for WNBC-TV, and as host and co-executive producer of the syndicated series featuring stand-up comedians, "Comedy Tonight." Bill was also the Executive Producer for the ground-breaking Morton Downey Jr. Show. Many of his interviews can be seen on BILLBOGGSTV on YouTube.