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Some of my work from stage, TV and movies
As a Second City alum many moons ago, I've worked on TV shows, movies, and stand-up... for therapy. Here are a few of those from years gone by. TV shows include Chicago Fire, The Big Leap, feature films include Bad Boys, My Best Friend's Wedding, Where It Gets You< Voices From The Grave, Chicago Overcoat and more.
Music: Some of my favorites
I come from a family that has roots in the music industry. Music has always been a part of my life. I'm a fan of a variety styles including Classic R&B, Funk, Soul, House, Samba, Blues and that dreaded term "Yacht Rock". Here you'll find some of the songs I enjoy while working. Each song takes me back to a point in my life, an exact point that brings back some great memories and then, some, not so great but, those are the experiences that have made me who I am so I always take the good with the bad.
My Mom is my favorite singer of all time
My father passed away many years ago. I took it hard and to be honest, I don't know if I'm over it after all these years, I miss him very much. With that being said, I'm definitely a mama's boy. I love my mother and have no idea how she put up with me all those years. Unfortunately, my Mom passed away, out of nowhere on Jan. 1 2026 with my brother and me by her side. I'll always hear her voice as she left a legacy of over 1,500 commercials, over 70 years of performances recorded and a lifetime of memories. I should add she was one of Chicago's top jingle singers for over 30 years. Some of those commercials included United Airlines, McDonalds, Chicago Tribune, Betty Crocker, Wishbone Italian, Illinois Bell, Coke and more, Her CD Kickin' It is still available on Amazon and other streaming platforms. It was released in Oct 2025, right before she started getting ill.
BACK IN THE DAY SHOW
Back In The Day Show 1
Gotta Have House Music... All Night Long: Marshall Jefferson and Sal talk real house music and its history
Back In The Day Show 2
Long-time record executive Curtis Urbina
Back In The Day Show 3
Former Z95 and B96 on air personality Coco Cortez talks with Sal
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