Howie Hirshfield (Howard) was born and raised in New York City, working in off and off-off-Broadway productions until he lost part of his senses and moved to St. Louis. Regaining his composure he founded The Entertainment Group (later The Producers Group), where he writes, performs and produces events ranging from storytelling to school programs to corporate training,personalized voice mail messages and yes, The Howard-Brinkley Report. He loves his daughter Sarah and did indeed offer Chuck Brinkley top billing.