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™ — P 3 OUR ALMOST SHOWS FIT FOR A TELL-ALL INTERVIEW: RHONDA VINCENT’S KING’S CASTLE! CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON! ■ HER SHOW ■ HER GUEST STARS & WHAT SHE WON’T TELL US! GLOBAL SENSATIONS DAZZLE BRANSON! INSIDE: (& BLOW UP TRIP ADVISOR!) ■ VETERANS HOMECOMING! ■ HUGE HUGHES NEWS! ALSO APPEARING AT — P 11 PLUS KING’S CASTLE— ■ THE NEW SHOW MADE FOR TV! — P 9 SHOW SCHEDULE • MAP • FOOD • SHOPPING • FUN! ADVENTURES WITH YAKOV! marked the beginning of the end of the Cold War, and ultimately of the Soviet Union’s socialist empire. For Yakov, it was the role of a lifetime. He grew up in Joseph Stalin’s USSR, his family sharing a small apartment with eight other families. Somehow, he was able to find joy in making others laugh. After two years of required service in the Soviet Army, he landed a comedy job on a cruise ship, yet always under the watchful eye of the KGB and Soviet authorities who carefully reviewed all his material. e’s back, giving us a golden After two years of paperwork, Yakov and his opportunity to experience one of the family were finally allowed to emigrate to most amazing entertainers of all time! America. They arrived in New York with less than a hundred dollars in their pockets. HIt’s a short window— but it’s an opportunity that would be wise to seize, for it’s rare to As always, Yakov’s comedy draws from the witness a performer whose influence actually news and from life—ours as well as his. But played a role in changing our world! that’s not all. While making us “laugh our Yakov,” the famous Russian comedian also Yakov’s laughs come not only from today’s causes many a heart to swell with pride and news and the clash of gratitude for the country we live in, and for his two worlds (Soviet the faith, hope and love that made it great.✦ Communism VS The American Dream)— Yakov got his start in it comes from some of American funny business at the other epic clashes About Yakov the famed Comedy Store in Los At in life—love and Angeles, where legendary owner marriage, for example. Mitzi Shore showcased Yakov and fellow struggling The White House! comics such as David Letterman, Jay Leno, Robin Yakov’s comedy first Williams, Richard Pryor, Jim Carrey and others. blasted onto the world stage back in Recent News: Yakov’s PBS Special, his one-man show on Broadway, his TV pilots (a sitcom, a the ‘80s, soon coming reality show, a talk show) teaching at Missouri to the attention of State, earning his Masters Degree at the University Dr. Yakov! President Ronald of Pennsylvania, graduating from California’s Reagan and First Pepperdine University with a Doctorate in Lady Nancy Reagan. Psychology and Global Leadership, and, did we The President’s fandom mention?—he’s enjoying life with his lovely Russian resulted in several wife Olivia and his children Natasha & Alexander! invitations to The Artist: Art degree from a prestigious Russian White House. Later, institute. Later taught art professionally. White House advisors Movies: Moscow on the Hudson with Robin saw an opportunity Williams, Brewster's Millions with Richard Pryor, The and sought Yakov’s Money Pit with Tom Hanks, Heartburn with Jack Nicholson and Meryl Streep. Adventures help and advice during with Olivia! the tense meetings TV: Has appeared on virtually every major network between The President entertainment show. and Soviet leader Book: "America on Six Rubles a Day" Mikhail Gorbachev. Broadway: One-man show, "As Long As We Both Yakov’s insight and Shall Laugh" 2003 comedic contributions greatly helped Career Highlights: Friendship with three US Presidents. Arrived thaw relations in Branson in 1992. between the two Headlned his own leaders—building 1400 seat theater for a genuine rapport 23 years. between both Greatest them and their Achievement: Grew delegations. up under communism, Those first yet was able to realize encounters his American dream. THE BRANSON INSIDER SHOWS 3 INSIDER preparing a place of comfort and joy for so much, why do we gotta do all that us all. The shows, the attractions and the before He’ll give us a break down here? Revelations stores all work toward the same goals: to Well, boys and girls—these is some Richard Freihofer lift spirits, flood hearts with fond memories, That’sTheo N. Cider the Spirit good questions, but you came here for and to be fun. Local expert, part-time preacher. answers so here we go. Wisdom & knowledge from His Majesty the Editor & Publisher But folks, that’s not all! At this time of year, In the beginning, The Good Lord created Branson does what Branson does, because WHAT’S THE POINT? this earth and gave it to us Adam types to hanks for coming! We couldn’t wait that’s what Branson is: a place that honors rule it and take care of it. Trouble was, The ‘til you got here! The decorations are all our veterans, and a place that boldly s we all know, this old world has gone Good Lord made us in His image, which is up! The spectacular Christmas shows celebrates Who this season is all about. loco. And plenty of us know we’re why we got that lightning in a bottle called supposed to pray about it all. But that our amazing performers have been You feel it. Some call it the “Christmas “Free Will.” But uh-oh, here comes that at some point we gotta ask ourselves— working on all year are now up and running spirit.” Some call it “the reason for the fallen angel called satan, (who used his what’s the point? and ready to bring us the comfort and season.” Some call it just the spirit of free will to go up against Our Creator and joy we all pine for! The shops and outlet brotherly love. And some call “it” a “Him.” Now already I can almost hear your brain to get kicked out of the Kingdom) Now malls have transformed into a holiday chirpin’ me the answer out loud. The that snake is in the garden out to get this So again, thanks for coming. Out of love for wonderland! Restaurants have rolled point, sez you, is that The Bible tells us to scary new Adam creation on his side of the each other, let’s keep our social distances out the holiday treats! And the fun and pray. But if we think about that whole fence. You know the story. He used his and wear that annoying mask thing. Then, festivities are everywhere—at the theme prayer thing for a New York minute, it free will to woo Adam and Eve to use their just allow yourself to kick back, relax—and parks, the attractions, on the lakes, or even really don’t even make sense. free will to follow him to the “other side.” enjoy the show. Merry Christmas! And in just on a leisurely stroll to enjoy the sights The dark side. And Adam took the bait. the words of The Christmas Carol’s Tiny Tim, “But, Oh, wait,” sez you—“If you just got faith,” and sounds (and tastes) of the season! “God bless us, every one!” ✦ sez you, stuff happens! Mountains move! So death came to Adam and to the rest We all know what’s going on in our world, Broke gets fixed! Sick gets well! Empty of the world, including us, not even yet but Branson hasn’t let that stop it from /TheBransonInsider gets full! Lost gets found! Owed gets paid! born. And as The Bible tells us, satan Poor gets rich! Ornery gets civilized! Sad became the god of this world, and the gets happy! Mad gets nice! All’s what we world fell into a curse of sin, destruction Stuff Happens gotta do is pray, have faith—and “bingo!” and death. That’s the bad news. Satan is It sure has happened plenty of times to the god of this world and he wields the NOVEMBER/DECEMBER preachers, the folks in church and even to “powers, principalities and wickedness in OZARK MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS! VETERANS HOMECOMING! NOV 5-11 you and me a time or two! But not always. high places”. Then there’s you bless-your-heart other Now for the Good News. The Son of God THIS JUST IN: Nov 6, 7 folks who are all lovey-dovey about Planet came into this world, paid for the sins of Freedom Journey FREE SHOW! Live on stage, the Earth, animals and not eating meat who tell the world with His own blood on the cross AARON TIPPIN BENEFIT SHOW emotionally charged show that is wowing America! us we should all just “think good thoughts” and was condemned to death and sent to FOR USA VETERANS HOPE CENTER At the Freedom Journey Theatre (formerly Yellow and broadcast some “positive energy” at hell. But then, the universe changed when Ribbon Theatre) See story on p. 8. NOVEMBER 11, 2020 the whole sorry mess we find ourselves in! God raised Christ from the dead to rule and reign throughout all eternity! And in 8PM: BRANSON STAR THEATER Nov 8 So honestly, which makes less sense? Barbara Fairchild Veterans Tribute Worship His Kingdom is all those who will believe, TICKETS: 417-320-3418 Service at Branson Famous Baldknobber’s Theatre. We get told to pray so pray we do. lay their lives down, and follow Him and OR BRANSONSTARTHEATER.COM Free event headed up by Barbara and her special Sometimes it makes a body feel better, His Word.