The Allan Handelman Show" is more than a talk show. But, how do you describe it to new listeners?

It's Exploration radio! Riveting, mind-stretching radio that has always been much more than a talk show. It's the mesmerizing stuff that makes you say, "oh wow", with truly compelling guests you will never forget. There is a special energy and intensity about "The Allan Handelman Show" that has often been often imitated, but never duplicated. For the past two decades, it's been truly unlike any other talk show in America, and it continues to be the talk show for people who don't listen to talk shows.

Last week, The Allan Handelman Show took a long hard look at marijuana and what it means to the Rock culture. From the drug war to entertainment, we dealt with it all.

Our guests included, Shelby Chong, the wife of Tommy Chong who is now serving time for agreeing to sell bongs through the Internet. After Shelby announced on our show that she would be suing Bill O'Reilly for the comments he made on the The Tonight Show, O'Reilly changed his view and did his homework. He also presented his revised opinion on this case Tuesday on his own show The O'Reilly Factor. Up until our show last week, most of the news media lost interest in Tommy's case, but thanks to many Allan Handelman Show listeners, there's a lot going on in the Free Tommy movement. Keep up to date with latest news and events at CheechAndChong.com.

To write to Tommy Chong send letters to:

Taft Correctional Institute
Tommy Chong
07798 068
UNIT A4B
P.O. BOX 7001
TAFT, CA. 93268

Please Note: All mail is screened so keep this in mind as you express yourself.

This week's Allan Handelman Show will be like sitting around the campfire and telling scary Halloween stories, except the stories you'll hear will be true. Join us as best-selling paranormal expert Brad Steiger examines the creatures that dwell in the shadows. We'll separate the urban legends from reality as we cover everything from phantom hitchhikers to vampires on campus. They are known by many names: ghosts, poltergeists, werewolves, aliens, vampires, ET's, and others. But they all have two things in common: we fear them and despite what some people say, they are real. VERY REAL!

Brad Steiger's latest book is called Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Places.

BradAndSherry.com

Also this week, Dannion Brinkley will be dropping by. Brinkley has had 3 near-death experiences, which left him with the ability to communicate with the dead. Both the book and movie Saved by the Light were based on Dannion's near death experiences. We were skeptical until he started taking your calls and communicating with your dead loved ones. He was incredibly accurate. Keep an open mind and be here Sunday night for a show people will be talking about on Monday. Dannion will be coming to the UFO convention in Charlotte, NC November 21-23.

Check out: http://www.lightstreamers.com/

Major UFO/Conspiracy Convention
Coming to Charlotte NC on November 21st - 23rd

The largest UFO/PARANORMAL & CONSPIRACY gathering in years. Three days of scientific exploration with some of the most sought after guests in the world. This is going to be an unbelievable weekend and tickets are going fast. Call toll free 1-866-900-EXPO.

Guests Include:

Nuclear physicist and UFO expert Stanton Friedman Friday night, and Sat 10-11:30 am.

David Icke - author of The Reptilian Connection in his last public appearance. Sunday 10:00 to 7:00 LIMITED SEATING

International Best Selling Author - Dannion Brinkley - Saturday 4:00-6:00

New York Times best selling author - Jim Marrs - Saturday 6:30-8:45

And many others. Go to LifeArtsExpo.com for more details. (Webmaster note: The LifeArtsExpo.com site has been flooded with hits so if it is busy, try the mirror site at LightStreamers.com).

By the way, Allan rarely makes appearances at "UFO" conventions, however for this one, with great guests like these, he is making an exception. On Friday night of this event, Allan will be speaking with the convention guests he's had on his show in the past. Plus, he will be taking your questions in an open panel discussion.

OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO ALLAN HANDELMAN SHOW LISTENERS. THIS IS A SAD STORY ABOUT OUR OLD FRIEND AL "GRAMPA MUNSTER" LEWIS. If you would like to write to him use the address below.

(New York, NY) -- Former actor Al Lewis, who played the wise-cracking vampire Grandpa on the 1960s sitcom "The Munsters," has awoken from a month-long coma -- and he's still cracking wise. According to New York's "Newsday," the 93-year-old has experienced a series of health problems since his June 30th angioplasty surgery at Manhattan's Mount Sinai Hospital, beginning with the need for an emergency bypass. When complications arose, doctors had to amputate Lewis' right leg just below the knee, as well as all five toes on his left foot. He fell into a coma soonafter. Waking up from his state of suspension recently, Lewis reportedly said, quote, "Why me? Who chose me for this role? I don't remember auditioning for this."

Send cards and letters to Al Lewis, P.O Box 277, NY, NY, 10044