Last week, I was delighted to return to Billy Masters LIVE! and bring back our most popular guest – Bruce Vilanch.  We primarily focused on It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time – his book about writing for some less-than-stellar works of stage, screen, and television.  We spoke primarily of The Star Wars Holiday Special, The Paul Lynde Halloween Special, The Brady Bunch Hour, and Can’t Stop the Music – because you know how much I enjoy an Altovise Davis story.  We also touched on Carol Channing, Charo, and his aborted effort for Bravo.  The book is loads of fun – as is our chat, which you can watch on BillyMasters.tv or on our YouTube channel.

This week’s Ask Billy question comes from Harry in Dallas: “What is up with Shannon Sharpe?  He was willing to pay someone $10 million to settle rape allegations?  Is this the same person he was fucking in that video?”

This is SO not my métier, but I’m been assured that these are two separate stories (perhaps even more).  Regarding the video which we posted weeks ago, Sharpe left an Instagram Live running while he had a tryst with an unknown woman in a hotel room.  While we see precious little, what we hear sounds consensual – and somewhat energetic.  The legal problems stem from the former pro-football player being accused of assaulting a woman back in 2023.  He claims the allegations are false and that it’s all a “shakedown” – which seemed plausible until we heard he offered the gal $10 million to go away.  She refused the offer.  Anyone turning down $10 million is looking for something more than money.  Needless to say, Sharpe had to step away from his ESPN duties until this resolves.

When Jinkx could star in a reboot of Murder, She Wrote, it’s definitely time to end yet another column.  I know you’re all wondering when I will do the next Billy Masters LIVE!.  I have a few ideas in the works.  I suppose the best way to keep tabs on me is to check out www.BillyMasters.com – the site that still enjoys a bit of rum!  If you have a question, send it along to Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before JD Vance kills again!  Until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.