Bob Venturini
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Bob Venturini is a Rhode Island
based Public-access television
cable TV show host, presenting An Hour with Bob
and Bob's Big Adventures
. He has been a television personality since 1991. He works pro-bono for these public-access television
cable TV programs; legally American cable access performers may not receive compensation. The show is broadcast on Cox Communications
and Verizon FiOS
Television in Rhode Island and some of the South-Eastern viewing area of Massachusetts
including Fall River
.
Each year, Bob Venturini and his television crew put together the Victor J. Venturini Memorial Toys for Tots Telethon to collect toys for needy children across Rhode Island. The telethon gets its name in honor of Bob's late father and late brother. The show is broadcast live from the Warwick Mall
as a partnership with Cox Cable and gains the attention of the local media. Attendees include the US Marines
, personalities from WPRI-TV
, WJAR-TV, and WLNE-TV
plus numerous radio personalities from WPRO, WPRO-FM, WHJJ, WHJY, WCTK, WSNE-FM, WWLI, WWBB; and lots of local and regional entertainers who donate their time and talent. Most importantly, Bob and friends collect thousands of toys each year for children who might have otherwise gone without.
In addition to appearing in numerous local television and radio spots, including a series of TV commercials based on his success with a local hair transplant doctor, Venturini was also an extra in the feature film A Civil Action
with John Travolta
, and a guest in the ballroom scene of Meet Joe Black
with Brad Pitt
.
Bob has traveled to five continents and currently lives with his Beagle
(Jack) in his hometown of Pawtucket, Rhode Island
.
Bob's son, Zachary, also has his own show on Cox, Zachary's Adventures. It is similar to Bob's Big Adventures, instead it follows Zachary on his "adventures".
In June 2010, Bob Venturini threw his hat into the political arena and became an independent candidate for Lt. Governor of the State of Rhode Island. His regular guy persona, independent status and sincerity has made his campaign a popular grass roots effort.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, more commonly referred to as Rhode Island , is a state in the New England region of the United States. It is the smallest U.S. state by area...
based Public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV show host, presenting An Hour with Bob
An Hour with Bob
An Hour with Bob is a variety show, in a studio setting, hosted by Bob Venturini. The show airs in Rhode Island on Cox Communications cable channel 13 and Verizon FiOS channel 32 on Thursdays at 11:00pm, Fridays at 10:00pm, and Saturdays at 1:00pm....
and Bob's Big Adventures
Bob's Big Adventures
Bob's Big Adventures with Bob Venturini began on 29 May 1993, and airs on Cox Communications' public access television channel in Rhode Island every Monday at 3:30pm, Saturday at 10:00am, and Sunday at 10:00pm....
. He has been a television personality since 1991. He works pro-bono for these public-access television
Public-access television
Public-access television is a form of non-commercial mass media where ordinary people can create content television programming which is cablecast through cable TV specialty channels...
cable TV programs; legally American cable access performers may not receive compensation. The show is broadcast on Cox Communications
Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television, telecommunications and wireless services in the United States...
and Verizon FiOS
Fíos
Fíos is one of 17 parishes in Parres, a municipality within the province and autonomous community of Asturias, in northern Spain....
Television in Rhode Island and some of the South-Eastern viewing area of Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
including Fall River
Fall River
-Cities and towns:In Canada:*Fall River, Nova ScotiaIn the United States:*Fall River, Kansas*Fall River, Massachusetts, the largest city with this name*Fall River, Tennessee*Fall River, Wisconsin*Fall River County, South Dakota-Rivers:In Canada:...
.
Each year, Bob Venturini and his television crew put together the Victor J. Venturini Memorial Toys for Tots Telethon to collect toys for needy children across Rhode Island. The telethon gets its name in honor of Bob's late father and late brother. The show is broadcast live from the Warwick Mall
Warwick Mall
Warwick Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Warwick, Rhode Island, on the north side of Interstate 295 near the junction with Interstate 95. Composed of more than of retail space, it features more than 80 stores and a food court...
as a partnership with Cox Cable and gains the attention of the local media. Attendees include the US Marines
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
, personalities from WPRI-TV
WPRI-TV
WPRI-TV is the CBS-affiliated television station for the state of Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts that is licensed to Providence. It broadcasts a high definition digital signal on VHF channel 13 from a transmitter on Homestead Avenue in Rehoboth, Massachusetts...
, WJAR-TV, and WLNE-TV
WLNE-TV
WLNE-TV is the ABC-affiliated television station for Rhode Island and the South Coast of Massachusetts. It is licensed to New Bedford, Massachusetts, but is headquartered in and operates from studios at 10 Orms Street in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. It is one of two major Rhode Island...
plus numerous radio personalities from WPRO, WPRO-FM, WHJJ, WHJY, WCTK, WSNE-FM, WWLI, WWBB; and lots of local and regional entertainers who donate their time and talent. Most importantly, Bob and friends collect thousands of toys each year for children who might have otherwise gone without.
In addition to appearing in numerous local television and radio spots, including a series of TV commercials based on his success with a local hair transplant doctor, Venturini was also an extra in the feature film A Civil Action
A Civil Action
A Civil Action is a 1998 American drama film starring John Travolta and Robert Duvall, based on the book of the same name by Jonathan Harr...
with John Travolta
John Travolta
John Joseph Travolta is an American actor, dancer and singer. Travolta first became known in the 1970s, after appearing on the television series Welcome Back, Kotter and starring in the box office successes Saturday Night Fever and Grease...
, and a guest in the ballroom scene of Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black is a 1998 American fantasy romance film produced by Universal Studios, directed by Martin Brest and starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Claire Forlani, loosely based on the 1934 film Death Takes a Holiday...
with Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt
William Bradley "Brad" Pitt is an American actor and film producer. Pitt has received two Academy Award nominations and four Golden Globe Award nominations, winning one...
.
Bob has traveled to five continents and currently lives with his Beagle
Beagle
The Beagle is a breed of small to medium-sized dog. A member of the Hound Group, it is similar in appearance to the Foxhound, but smaller, with shorter legs and longer, softer ears. Beagles are scent hounds, developed primarily for tracking hare, rabbit, and other game...
(Jack) in his hometown of Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Pawtucket is a city in Providence County, Rhode Island, United States. The population was 71,148 at the 2010 census. It is the fourth largest city in the state.-History:...
.
Bob's son, Zachary, also has his own show on Cox, Zachary's Adventures. It is similar to Bob's Big Adventures, instead it follows Zachary on his "adventures".
In June 2010, Bob Venturini threw his hat into the political arena and became an independent candidate for Lt. Governor of the State of Rhode Island. His regular guy persona, independent status and sincerity has made his campaign a popular grass roots effort.