M.G.
"Machine Gun" Kelly is an actor and a real life radio DJ, so his role
as the acerbic radio host in "A Star Is Born"
was a natural combination of both his talents. As the feisty Bebe
Jesus, M.G. played the
venomous antagonist to the hilt opposite Kristofferson's John Norman.
Barbra
and M.G. have remained friendly over the years, and she even
called in to his LA based radio show in May of 1977 for an on
air chat.
Listen to the
entire interview here.
Kelly has an impressive list of acting credits in both
television and the movies. Currently,
he is the host of two syndicated radio programs around the
country. Visit
M.G.
Kelly's website for a look at his very interesting career,
including a personal note he received from Barbra, and his very own
"ASIB" memorabilia.
Kelly on
Streisand: "I can't believe it, folks. Here's a lady
that has turned out millions of albums, and she is impressed
about hearing herself on the radio." - KHJ Radio
Interview, 1977
Streisand on Kelly:
"How about you? You were fantastic in the movie!" - KHJ
Radio Interview, 1977