201: Geri Jewell KNOWS Writing, Comedy, Joy & How to Maxmimize Your Abilities

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast

Geri Jewell started her career as a stand-up comic, and is best known for her role as “Cousin Geri” on the ground-breaking sitcom NBC’s “The Facts of Life,” and a reoccurring role in HBO’s “Deadwood.”

Geri has appeared on numerous comedy cable shows such as A&E’s Evening at the Improv, VHI’s Spotlight, and Comedy Central.

She appeared in the Emmy® Award winning movie Two of a Kind, with George Burns and Robby Benson. She has also appeared in “I Love Liberty,” “21 Jump Street,” “Sesame Street,” “The New Adventures of Lassie,” “Strong Medicine,” “The Young and the Restless,” “Alcatraz” and “Glee.” She co-starred in the film “Night of the White Pants” with Tom Wilkinson.

Most recently co-starred in HBO’s “Deadwood: The Movie,” and a cameo appearance in the movie Carol of the Bells.

Geri’s autobiography, “I’m Walking as Straight as I Can” received the 2012 Gold Award by the Independent Publishers for Best Memoir. She also wrote a bi monthly column for the award winning magazine Ability.

Her latest book, “Geri's Jewels & Gems” is a collection of the columns she wrote for Ability Magazine over six years, as well as fun photos from Geri's life that she chose herself.

All in all, Geri is enjoying a thriving career. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Founders Award, the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and the 2006 Victory award. She also received the 2013 Golden Halo Award, and the 2013 UCP Life Without Limits Award.

She is currently starring and producing an upcoming documentary, “My Next Breath.”

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

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