Who knew this would be our last day with co-anchor Maria Mejor? She's currently stuck in Miami with stay at home orders in place. But the news must go on, even if Rick doesn't know what he's doing when he flies solo.
After nine weeks in quarantine, and without the help of co-anchor Maria Mejor, a humbled Rick Fallimento reboots Acton News Tonight in hopes of finding some good news in the world.
Rick interviews Marjory Blick, one-time Broadway sensation and now stay-at-home awards mom. A quiet, pensive sit-down, closed-captioned for the hard of hearing.
Rick interviews "Sister Sourdough", a newly minted celebrity at 5200 years young and the inventor of the sourdough bread everyone's been making in quarantine. Be patient with her, she's been around a while.
Rick joins southern debutante, telemarketer, and county fair winner Lucinda Merriweather in the Cooking Corner for homespun tips on safe summer fun and recipes for a sure-fire social distancing barbecue.
Rick sits down with virologist Luca Felder for a Frank(furt) discussion of Germany's superb handling of the Coronavirus- despite a few misunderstandings lost in translation. Despite being labeled the 'California News Idiot', Rick is reminded that the world's eyes are now on US.
It's another installment of the Reading Room. Mega film star Kara Kinney offers to read her first-ever kids book- with all proceeds to benefit a charity that provides families with the tools they need for remote learning in the pandemic.
This week, Rick sets his spider senses on tingle; swinging over to New York's Phase Four Reopening for mask safety from the...let's go with- Amazing-? Spider-Man.
Rick finds himself beguiled by local businesswoman and entrepreneur Elena de Huevos, as she re-imagines her now closed West Hollywood lip sync cabaret for digital audiences in the pandemic.
Rick chats with P. Marvin Vaughn, inventor of popular wellness shot 25 Hour Energy, whose success and popularity make him a prime candidate to selflessly cure the Coronavirus.
Rick sits with the fiancee of Election Assistance Committee chair Michael Burne, whose proximity to her future husband's role in election safety helps Rick shed light on absentee ballots and voter interference.
Rick chats with Barabus 'BB' Jones on the fate of Millennials and Generation Z- and why America's future depends on the two generations we disparage most. A penetrating look at an important issue.
While discussing the importance of reliable news over infotainment, Rick fields a call from Audrey and April Aubrey, Acton Community Access morning hosts with an agenda in mind.
Rick learns fire prevention from Jake 'the Maze' Blaze, a reformed inmate, vegan, and new beneficiary of California's recent move to expunge police records for volunteer prison firefighters.
Rick invites his new financial planner Cameron Gold to Acton News Tonight to help teach savings despite the pandemic. It leaves Rick with a lot to think about.
Rick chats with Delaware Supreme Court nominee Ashley Bennett-Bauer on the eve of her confirmation, touching on the importance of impartiality in our judicial leaders.
After iconic actor Tim Curry cancels his appearance on Acton News Tonight, Rick has a surprise conversation with Santa about the future of Christmas in the pandemic.
After a confusing and drawn out election, Rick checks in on friend of the show Marjory Blick, long off-Broadway and moonlighting as a correspondent on Fox News, musing on the fate of our nation and just how we get back on track.
As Rick goes to the phones in hopes of healing our divided nation, a blast from his past offers him an unusual chance to split with his old life and change his new one forever.
Rick tells his most loyal caller Dale about his decision to end Acton News Tonight. But a surprise guest changes Rick's perspective, and bodes well for the future of the show.
