"The Other Side" by Bishop James A. Pike, with Diane Kennedy

We’re back on The Other Side, diving deeper into Bishop James A. Pike’s gripping search for a connection with his late son – and Richard Hatem’s high-stakes hijinks as a burgeoning writer chasing his dream.

While Pike wrestles with the profound—and sometimes unsettling—realities of life, death, and faith, Richard takes a big swing of his own, trying to break into the world of television by breaking his way into the office of legendary TV creator Stephen J. Cannell.

For Pike, the stakes couldn’t be higher as he navigated the fine line between faith and fraud. Did he uncover genuine evidence of his son’s spirit, or was he simply a grieving father, too willing to believe? The stakes also couldn’t have been higher for Richard, a teenager desperate to be seen—not just by his hero, but by the world as a writer.

As tensions mount in Pike’s spiritual quest and Richard’s personal life, each faces the uncomfortable collision of doubt, hope, and the pursuit of something greater. Join us to explore ambition, belief, and the light that emerges when we step into the unknown.

Books

My first edition copy of The Other Side by Bishop James A. Pike with Diane Kennedy

Signed on the inside by Pike and Diane Kennedy, along with the word "Love" written in Greek.

My first edition copy of Arthur Ford: The Man Who Talked with the Dead by Allen Spraggett with William Rauscher

The medium Ena Twigg, who Pike visited on multiple occasions, wrote an autobiography (with Ruth Hagy Brod) appropriately titled Ena Twigg: Medium

The rejection letter from Stephen J. Cannell productions. (photo attached above).

The only existing photo of Larry and I doing our "Two Stooges" routine. (This was in 1984 when we actually started working for "Live Wires Singing Telegrams"!)

Rick James "Superfreak" Video. I just don't know what to say — other than watch it immediately.

The official "Curly Shuffle" Video — you have to watch this immediately, too.

There are multiple versions of Stephen J. Cannell's end credit Production Logo. This is the one from 1982-3. He felt it was important to show that he was actually a writer and not just a producer "mogul" like Aaron Spelling.

Resources for supporting recovery in Los Angeles

Sending love and healing and recovery to Los Angeles . The fires have decimated two entire communities within Los Angeles County, and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. The recovery will be immense. But there are solutions. There is hope.

We send best wishes for you to stay safe and find the light in the dark.

APPLY FOR FEMA AID

- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov

or - On the FEMA App for mobile devices

or - Call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362

Calls are accepted every day from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST.

You can apply for FEMA even if you have insurance.

If you've lost your home and you're not sure where to start:

United Policyholders is a nonprofit that can walk you through what to do.

From the CA Gov.'s office: Check out Wildfire Debris Removal guide at wildfirerecovery.org

More resources at Eaton Canyon Community Relief.

Google List of LA County Resources.