S. Scott Conner
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S. Scott Conner M-L.M.T. (born Scott Varrian Conner on October 15, 1967) is an American radio (770KKOB and 550KFYI) and television (CBS/KRQE) talk show host with career titles that include Actor, Director, Editor, Executive Producer, Producer, Writer and Host. Most recently Conner created, produced and hosted the late-night Talk & Variety show, The Scott Conner Show.
As of December 2009, Conner is in development on the syndication for a second season of The Scott Conner Show, tentatively scheduled for 2010.
Presently, he holds credentials as a Medical Myomassologist,
Fall of 2003, Conner won an audition on 770KKOB, (50,000 watt station) to be a weekend talk show host. During Conner's term at 770KKOB, he innovated a "Wild Card" guest seat to where anyone in the community could be a panel guest and give their opinion live on the air. Also, to reach a younger audience Conner self produced a condensed TV formatted] version of his radio show, and aired it on the CBS affiliate KRQE every Friday night for a 12 week run. Topics of Conner's weekly radio show included "9/11 partially the American Publics Fault", "Free Saddam", "Smokers Sux", "Does Israel need another Hitler", "Garbage Men can be Sexy too", "Dime Store Preachers" and "Real Hero's, Purple Hearts" to name a few. After 9 months, Conner was suspended for taking on banking institutions (mainly BofA) for their unregulated and morally questionable "fee" schedules; via a topic entitled "Bank Fee's Sux Ass". Conner was quoted as saying "I'm actually proud to stand up for those who can't speak for themselves. F--k em' if management doesn't have the balls to stand behind the talent and grow erect for whats right". (Conner did not break any of Citadel
's rules nor violated any U.S. Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) laws)
After leaving that station in a 70 market, Conner found himself sixty days later securing the coveted weeknight slot (7-10pm) in the 15 market, at Phoenix' 550KFYI, beating out over 200 applicants, with well over 15 years experience vs. Conner's nine months. In less than a month (of being on the air) Conner forced "Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
" to open its doors to him and a choice few members of the media for an up close tour since 9/11. Conner's new environment encouraged an improved connection with a fan base of 300,000 listeners; with topics that centered around Lifestyle issues ranging from Strip Club Pigs, What is Love?, Coal Miner Sadness, Dry Cleaner Hell, Knee JERK Politics, and Conner Buys a Condom to name a few. As well as initiating a weekly "trading jobs" with listeners in the community that started with the Mayor of Phoenix.
Additionally, Conner encouraged a relationship with the sales team that would venture out with each salesperson in the effort to aid them with selling sponsorship for the station via his show. This bore fruit: Conner was the first talk show host in the history of that 7-10pm slot to ever have sponsor(s)
.
Conner returned to Albuquerque, and in early 2007 he created, produced and hosted a season's worth of weeknight The Scott Conner Talk & Variety Show(s) on CBS/KRQE.
Fall/Winter 2007 Conner teamed up with Ronald McDonald House Charities (ABQ) to be the first person ever to place a television show for sale on eBAY
. Bids reached a high of $1 million for a year's worth of programming (which fell shy of the set reserve).
Conner is currently developing Seaons II of The Scott Conner Talk & Variety Show.
. Conner obtained letters of interest from actors Melanie Griffith
, Judge Reinhold
, Leland Crooke
, Tracy Griffith
, and the late Dana Plato
to appear in his feature.
1998 Conner (President/CEO) partnered with then stage actor Michael L. Miller (V.P./CFO) to pursue the making of "Santa Fe Tales"; which led to incorporating the production company as "American Outback Films".
1999 Conner optioned the screenplay First Flight by digital effects master Joseph Conti, a feature film about a rag-tag team of inventors vying for the real life $10 million bounty awarded to the winner of the X-Prize". Soon afterward Conner and Miller (AOF team) went into development negations with SNL producer Robert K. Weiss
. Due to creative differences, the AOF team chose to resume shopping the project to companies such as MPCA, Mirimax, Sony
, HBO (etc.). In the interim, Conner picked up a brief representation by William Morris agent Cassian Elwes
and his team leader Shaun Redick. Finally, Conner struck a second production deal with Tom Hamilton of Alpine Pictures.
the political influence that sponsored the SB7, and Conner the independent producer who's continuous campaigning (for nearly a year) of the New Mexico State Investment Council on behalf of New Mexico film-makers; which eventually pressured the S.I.C. to act on releasing the funds allocated for film investment via the granting of the State's first official production quorum to field Conner's production pitch (scheduled for February 2001) "First Flight".
The candidate Peter Dekom was considered then hired per a round table discussion via a personal invitation from former New Mexico Gary Johnson
.
Additionally, during this time Conner, a regular attendee of the Santa Fe Film Group, originated the proposal of a "New Mexico Advisory Film Board" to oversee the Gate Keeper's policies and power.
Conner's work was featured in Santa Fe's Rio Grande Fine Art Gallery on the Plaza, Michael McCormick Gallery in Taos, the Obv Oval Gallery in Madrid as well as a select few galleries along Santa Fe's prestigious Canyon Road, to name a few. As well as coverage in Southwest Magazine, Art Business News and State/local publications. Conner's work has hung alongside fellow artisans and friends JD Challenger, Pat Abbott, David Easter, Miguel Martinez, Malcolm Furlow, Doug Hyde, ARAH, R.C. Gorman, Linda Wasko and Pat Dalton to name a few. Conner's drew his early New Mexico inspiration from creative friends and artists such as Phyllis Kapp, the late Allan Houser, Bill Worrell and Michael Atkinson.
.
As of December 2009, Conner is in development on the syndication for a second season of The Scott Conner Show, tentatively scheduled for 2010.
Presently, he holds credentials as a Medical Myomassologist,
Talk show host
Citadel Broadcasting
Citadel Broadcasting Corporation was a Las Vegas, Nevada-based broadcast holding company. Citadel owned 243 radio stations across the United States and was the third-largest radio station owner in the country...
's rules nor violated any U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Federal Communications Commission
The Federal Communications Commission is an independent agency of the United States government, created, Congressional statute , and with the majority of its commissioners appointed by the current President. The FCC works towards six goals in the areas of broadband, competition, the spectrum, the...
(FCC) laws)
After leaving that station in a 70 market, Conner found himself sixty days later securing the coveted weeknight slot (7-10pm) in the 15 market, at Phoenix' 550KFYI, beating out over 200 applicants, with well over 15 years experience vs. Conner's nine months. In less than a month (of being on the air) Conner forced "Palo Verde Nuclear Power Plant
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
The Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station is a nuclear power plant located in Wintersburg, Arizona, about 45 miles west of central Phoenix. It is the largest nuclear generation facility in the United States, averaging over 3.3 gigawatts of electrical power production in 2008 to serve...
" to open its doors to him and a choice few members of the media for an up close tour since 9/11. Conner's new environment encouraged an improved connection with a fan base of 300,000 listeners; with topics that centered around Lifestyle issues ranging from Strip Club Pigs, What is Love?, Coal Miner Sadness, Dry Cleaner Hell, Knee JERK Politics, and Conner Buys a Condom to name a few. As well as initiating a weekly "trading jobs" with listeners in the community that started with the Mayor of Phoenix.
Additionally, Conner encouraged a relationship with the sales team that would venture out with each salesperson in the effort to aid them with selling sponsorship for the station via his show. This bore fruit: Conner was the first talk show host in the history of that 7-10pm slot to ever have sponsor(s)
Conner returned to Albuquerque, and in early 2007 he created, produced and hosted a season's worth of weeknight The Scott Conner Talk & Variety Show(s) on CBS/KRQE.
Fall/Winter 2007 Conner teamed up with Ronald McDonald House Charities (ABQ) to be the first person ever to place a television show for sale on eBAY
EBay
eBay Inc. is an American internet consumer-to-consumer corporation that manages eBay.com, an online auction and shopping website in which people and businesses buy and sell a broad variety of goods and services worldwide...
. Bids reached a high of $1 million for a year's worth of programming (which fell shy of the set reserve).
Conner is currently developing Seaons II of The Scott Conner Talk & Variety Show.
Early career
Tulsa Oklahoma 1985 Conner began his Entertainment career as a Fragrance Model at a local shopping mall. His first production job was as a Video Assist on a Weight Watcher yogurt commercial summer of 1986 (Phoenix, Arizona).A.O.F. years
1996 Conner co-founded "American Outback Film Works" with writer John D. Gandley, for the purposes of producing the feature film "Santa Fe Tales". This being Conner's debut as both Director and Producer under the tutelage of veteran producer Peter GriffithPeter Griffith
Peter Atwill Griffith was an American film actor.-Life and career:Griffith was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Hilda and Ben E. Griffith. He had two sisters, Jennifer and Jessica Griffith. Griffith was a veteran in the U.S. Army serving in the Korean War...
. Conner obtained letters of interest from actors Melanie Griffith
Melanie Griffith
Melanie Richards Griffith is an American actress. She is an Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner for her performance in the 1988 film Working Girl...
, Judge Reinhold
Judge Reinhold
Judge Reinhold is an American actor, perhaps best known for co-starring in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop, Ruthless People, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and The Santa Clause trilogy.-Early life:...
, Leland Crooke
Leland Crooke
Leland Crooke is an American actor from stage and film. He is known from several stage plays and films by David Beaird.-Career:In February 1980 Crooke gave his stage debut in the play Bal which was staged at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago...
, Tracy Griffith
Tracy Griffith
Tracy Griffith is an American actress and chef. She is the daughter of actor and producer Peter Griffith and model/actress Nanita Greene, and the older sister of production designer and set decorator Clay A. Griffith. She is also the half-sister of actress Melanie Griffith...
, and the late Dana Plato
Dana Plato
Dana Michelle Plato was an American actress notable for playing the role of Kimberly Drummond in the U.S. television sitcom Diff'rent Strokes.Plato appeared in over 100 television commercials as a young girl...
to appear in his feature.
1998 Conner (President/CEO) partnered with then stage actor Michael L. Miller (V.P./CFO) to pursue the making of "Santa Fe Tales"; which led to incorporating the production company as "American Outback Films".
Robert K. Weiss
Robert K. Weiss is an American film and television producer. His productions include films by director John Landis, producer Lorne Michaels, and the “Z. A. Z.” team of Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker. He also co-created the science-fiction TV series Sliders...
. Due to creative differences, the AOF team chose to resume shopping the project to companies such as MPCA, Mirimax, Sony
Sony
, commonly referred to as Sony, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan and the world's fifth largest media conglomerate measured by revenues....
, HBO (etc.). In the interim, Conner picked up a brief representation by William Morris agent Cassian Elwes
Cassian Elwes
Cassian Elwes is an independent film producer and agent, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential people in the independent film industry.-Biography:...
and his team leader Shaun Redick. Finally, Conner struck a second production deal with Tom Hamilton of Alpine Pictures.
New Mexico film
2000 During the 44th State of New Mexico Legislative session, "Senate Bill 7" passed. This launched the State of New Mexico's Film Investment Fund. In turn three individuals were credited for birthing the current film and television boom: John Hendry (business agent for IATSE local 480) the author and driving force behind the SB7, State Senator Shannon RobinsonShannon Robinson
Shannon Robinson was a Democratic member of the New Mexico Senate, representing the 17th District from 1989 to 2008.-External links:* official NM Senate website* profile*Follow the Money - Shannon Robinson** campaign contributions...
the political influence that sponsored the SB7, and Conner the independent producer who's continuous campaigning (for nearly a year) of the New Mexico State Investment Council on behalf of New Mexico film-makers; which eventually pressured the S.I.C. to act on releasing the funds allocated for film investment via the granting of the State's first official production quorum to field Conner's production pitch (scheduled for February 2001) "First Flight".
The candidate Peter Dekom was considered then hired per a round table discussion via a personal invitation from former New Mexico Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson may refer to:*Gary Johnson , former Governor of New Mexico and candidate for President in 2012*Gary Johnson , American politician, Wisconsin State Assembly...
.
Additionally, during this time Conner, a regular attendee of the Santa Fe Film Group, originated the proposal of a "New Mexico Advisory Film Board" to oversee the Gate Keeper's policies and power.
Politics
1993 Conner made a bid for Houston City Council district "H" seat at the age of 24; making him the youngest candidate (at that time) to seek political office in the history of the City of Houston.Artist
Conner, an artist, made in the late 1980s and early 1990s (in Houston) abstract marble and granite sculptures. 1989 Conner originated a new art form called "Wrapton"; a process of colored wrapping paper, acrylic paint and face masks brought together as wall art. In 1992 Conner was commissioned to create the worlds largest "pen and ink" painting, measuring 5' x 5' of "Cassius Clay over Sonny Liston"; which launched his fine-art pointillist career that spanned into the late 1990s. During this time, Conner produced a series of Limited Edition Offset Lithographs, one of which "Warrior's Peace Song" became his signature piece (only 250 made).Conner's work was featured in Santa Fe's Rio Grande Fine Art Gallery on the Plaza, Michael McCormick Gallery in Taos, the Obv Oval Gallery in Madrid as well as a select few galleries along Santa Fe's prestigious Canyon Road, to name a few. As well as coverage in Southwest Magazine, Art Business News and State/local publications. Conner's work has hung alongside fellow artisans and friends JD Challenger, Pat Abbott, David Easter, Miguel Martinez, Malcolm Furlow, Doug Hyde, ARAH, R.C. Gorman, Linda Wasko and Pat Dalton to name a few. Conner's drew his early New Mexico inspiration from creative friends and artists such as Phyllis Kapp, the late Allan Houser, Bill Worrell and Michael Atkinson.
Medical and healing arts
2001 Conner took a break from show business and pursued his long time interest in the healing arts by enrolling in the massage therapy program at U.T.M.I. After successfully graduating as a Myomassologist (massage therapist) in early 2002, Conner began a full time private practice to which, he perform many different modalities including Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Myofacsial release and Stone therapy to name a few. Conner specialized in the relief and curing of sleep loss and concentration, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, frequent irritability, chronic back pains, numbness or tingling in ones hands, headaches, migraines and stress. After Conner's recovery from his motorcycle accident(see PERSONAL) in 2003, he became credited as a Medical Massage Therapist by the "U.S. Medical Massage Association". Conner holds a license to practice in both the states of New Mexico and Arizona; also he is certified by the N.C.B.T.M.B. and the U.S.M.M.A. He maintains a private practice specializing in auto accident victims.Family
His farther was widely credited for creating the basic technology (electronic circuitry) which allows the transfer of data from a user interface (e.g., keyboard/mouse/push button) to a computing based entity (e.g., mother board/computer); via the creation of the "manually indexed electronic matching game" (US patent No# 4,095,785), and Sharon A. (Lantz) Conner, a homemaker and a descendant of Former U.S. President Abraham LincolnAbraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis – the American Civil War – preserving the Union, while ending slavery, and...
.