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Carlton Heights Season Finale!

THE CARLTON HEIGHTS SEASON FINALE is here and online! We've made it through 12 exciting, dramatic, hilarious, overly campy and downright sexy episodes of Brad's saga, so what could be left in store for our nutty cast of characters living on Avenue Sea? Well download and read our season finale Episode 13 BACKFIRED . Click and read the season finale that will surely have you on the edge of your seat and perhaps even leave you in tears.

In "Backfired", the secrets of the past and present come to light as Larry’s remedies wreak havoc for others, a Carlton family reunion is thwarted with suspicion and confessions, Johnny tracks down an old ally while Haley gets bittersweet news, Marty’s suspicions about Stephen send him to the Sheriff, and an anonymous call to Dylan puts the pieces of the missing twins together. Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Toddy Tudrow, Sheriff Mackenzie, Stephen Merrick, Dr. Linda Teinenbaum, Lita Miller, Sam Cissell, Libby Carlton, Greg Geller. Co-Starring Uncle Randy, Deputy Benny, Young Ruth, Young Gladys, Young Gertie, Young Margaret, Bonita, Louis, Louis’ Lover, Nurse, Strippers, Patrons at Uncle Randy’s, FBI Agents, Volunteers, Customers at Marty’s Mayhem. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 13.

You can read all the episodes at our official CARLTON HEIGHTS Website and you can join other fans and foes on our official MY SPACE GROUPS page - so please visit and let us know what you think and how you plan on dealing with this horrible blow of knowing there are no more episodes for the season!

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 12:21 AM 0 comments

Carlton Heights 12

Our season finale is almost here - only two more episodes of the surprising and twisted world of Carlton Heights! Our brand new episode "Sweet Child 'O' Mine" is now online and I know you're just itching to read it.

You heard me right, EPISODE 12 SWEET CHILD 'O' MINE of Carlton Heights is now online - Click and read the latest episode in Brad's ongoing saga of those nutty cast of characters living on Avenue Sea.

In our latest episode, Dylan gets unexpected news when his mother comes for a visit, while another visitor leaves Ruth and Aidan in surprised shock, Larry discovers life is just as unbearable when he tries to give up booze and pills, while Haley and Johnny move their relationship forward though a confession may rip them apart. Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Stephen Merrick, Gladys Tudrow, Margaret Mackenzie, Dr. Stein, Sam Cissell, Verna Palmer, Libby Carlton, Carrie Johnson. Co-Starring Nurse, Bar Patrons, Mr. Wilson, Cell phone voice over, Voice over at Airport, Hotel Clerk, Patrons at Daniel’s, Dog. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 12.

If you've missed any episodes you can still download and read them at our OFFICIAL CARLTON HEIGHTS WEBSITE and don't forget to check out our My Space Group so you can tell everyone how much you love the show and can't believe there's only one more episode left! You know you want to.

Labels: Bradley, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 7:53 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Episode 11

There's only three more episodes of Carlton Heights left! Can you even friggin' believe it?

Labels: Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 6:57 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Episode 10

We are almost at the season finale so things are really heating up on Carlton Heights. Here we are at Episode 10 He Could Be The One, and who could be the one? Could Johnny be the one for Haley? Could Stephen be the one for Marty? Could Johnny be the one who stole the twins? Could Dylan be the one to solve the case? You'll have to read our latest episode to find out.


EPISODE 10 HE COULD BE THE ONE of Carlton Heights is now online - Click the episode title and read the latest episode in Brad's ongoing saga of those nutty cast of characters living on Avenue Sea. IN THE LATEST EPISODE - Dylan gets helpful information from Widow Hollingsworth and an interesting proposition from a stranger, Marty and Stephen become closer when they begin to investigate the twins’ kidnapping together, Larry’s moods continue to push Zimmy away, and Johnny’s arrest has Haley up in arms. Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Stephen Merrick, Toddy Tudrow, Sheriff Mackenzie, Margaret Mackenzie. Co-Starring Philip Barton, Jed Bachlovich, Widow Hollingsworth, Talia Lee, Lita, Director, Cameraman, Moving men, townspeople. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 10.


In the words of our creative consultant extraordinaire - "Hot cliffhanger, you bastard….now I’m on the edge of my seat. Excellent episode. 9 & 10 are the best yet!" And don't forget to leave your own comments at our Official My Space Group, and you can read all the episodes online at the Official Carlton Heights Website.

Labels: Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, My Space Groups, Writing

posted by swivek @ 6:38 PM 0 comments

Blah Blah Blah

I'm sure you all think I just sit around on my lazy ass and watch TV all night long with the Leivas, and for the most part you'd be correct, but every now and then I get a splurge of creative robust and I end up trying to go overboard getting a million projects started, put on hold, restarted and eventually finished. Well, after a few weeks of feeling kind of, well blah! I am in the beginning states of my take charge creative forces and with that I have a whole bunch of crap I am doing and want to do - this is where we break into bullet points - I know that's how crazy I am!

First - A new Swivek music collection is being tapped as we speak. I promised a single this summer and I plan on delivering it. The finishing touches are working well on "Flirt" though I'm still mixing up the arrangement a bit, but it's punky, bratty and fun, so I think you will all enjoy it. As for the b-side, that's an ongoing process; I have a few contenders but figure I still have a few weeks left. As for a complete album expect that sometime in the fall. So far there are about 12 songs started though only 4 are really grabbing me, but you never know how far a long week of Captain & Cokes and a microphone can do. So far titles include the aforementioned "Flirt", plus a cool new one I started working on last night called "Heartbeat", then there's "Love Me To The Bone", "Cruel", "Not A Love Song", "Deep Inside" and "It's Not That Easy" - all which are coming together to work perfectly for the title which is Into The Blue - expect a promo shot sometime soon

Swivek is on the Radio - In fact "Radio" is on the radio - internet radio that is. We submitted a few songs to Jack Kitty Records for their online radio show hosted by Sense In Common. We contacted the very talented Tyler Adam (check him out here) and he has included our songs on his rotation stating, "I'm feeling this music". So check out Jack Kitty Radio on Friday nights and listen for Swivek's "Radio", "Garboesque" and "You're Not The One."

Gee, I think I wanna be an actress part 1 - there is a new NBC show coming out that is basically a karaoke game where you have to finish singing the lyrics to the song. I have decided though I may end up looking like an ass, I'd kick myself if I didn't audition, so I took down their phone number and I'm going to give them a call. I could be on TV finally! Plus if all goes well, I could a) win money b) promote Swivek c) sell my scripts. I'm going to try and convince my pal Julie to go with me - though I don't think it's going to take all that much coaxing. To see what the show is all about or to even audition yourself here's their website: www.nbc.com/Casting

Gee, I think I wanna be an actress part 2 - I've always wanted to do improv, not be a stand up comic mind you but be in super hilarious little skits with other people and just wing it. When I was in college I was in a number of plays and one of them involved an actor who had different parts in the play, so while my character gave a speech he went off stage to change clothes, I was on stage with one other actor and had to adjust times for how long it took the guy to change clothes and reappear - so I learned how to improv and let me tell you by the end of the second night my little improvs were hilarious and probably got a bigger laugh than most of the play. So anyhoos, while watching Outfest - a stand up comic show on Logo (that follows the hilarious - usually hilarious - Big Gay Sketch Show), I saw the Gay Mafia. They did this great little rap song plus a few other tricks and skits, so I went to their website to see if they had anything of interest to me - you know like open auditions and the like and found out they do an improv workshop. I shot them an email and am now wringing my hands hoping to break into the biz of improv comedy. I mean I could end up a) earning some money b) getting on TV c) selling my scripts. No matter what I am pretty sure I'd be great. To check out the Gay Mafia here's their website http://www.thegaymafia.net/

Speaking of my scripts, we were weren't we? Tomorrow is episode 10 of Carlton Heights and the show is getting better and better, but with tomorrow's episode there are only 4 more episodes until the season is over. I know you're all just itching with anticipation and because of that, it has come to my attention a number of you think it would be a great idea to turn Carlton Heights into a radio show. Well, I have to agree so I am putting together a cast and we are going to start recording Carlton Heights as an internet radio show. Any takers? For a list of characters you can check out the Characters list on the website. You can also download all of the episodes so far, just to know what you're getting into. My hope is to have everyone together in a big room (my spare room) around a microphone (my computer microphone) just like in the olden days. Carlton Heights wouldn't be the first one to do this as there is a radio soap opera out there called Scripts and Scruples you should check out. Either way, I think it would be a lot of fun, but for those of you who want to play Dylan I think I'm already taking that part - after all as a would be actor, I really like to play against type and Dylan is so far removed from me, it would be a real stretch.

And finally in case you think I may have forgotten - today is Swivek's Pick of the Week - and this time around we are staying rather current by throwing a song from our last album onto the web. Darkness + Light was released last September and it's my favorite Swivek album to date, in fact I'm a tad nervous that I won't be able to improve upon it with my new release, but what can you do? So with the greatness that is Darkness + Light, I give you one of the first songs I wrote for the album, the gritty rock of "Power and Passion", a little backbeat of LA life and the powers that try to keep you down. I hope you enjoy it! Swivek - Power and Passion

and don't forget you can buy the whole Darkness + Light album at CD Baby! Just click the CD Baby link anywhere you see CD Baby. I mean Bradley has a new nephew to take care of, I could use some cash!

Labels: Big Gay Sketch Show, Carlton Heights, Game Shows, Gay Mafia, Gay soap opera, Gee I Think I Wanna Be An Actress, Karaoke, Radio Show, Scripts and Scruples, Swivek, The Singing Bee

posted by swivek @ 12:03 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights 9 - Burning With Fun

EPISODE 9 of Carlton Heights is now online - Click the title and read the latest episode in Brad's ongoing saga of those nutty characters living on Avenue Sea. In our latest installment, ASHES TO ASHES - Marty enlists Ruth’s help in getting Aidan out of Ronald’s bed and out of town, Dylan and Toddy make an unlikely bond when Toddy comes through with a secret box of files, Larry finds solace in both booze and cleaning supplies while Haley nurses her broken heart. Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Stephen Merrick, Gertie Winston, Gladys Tudrow, Margaret Mackenzie, Toddy Tudrow, Sheriff Mackenzie, Old Gentleman, Verna Palmer, Chip Chandelor. Co-Starring Priest, Mrs. Hollingsworth, Donna Demarco (voice over), Various mourners, Customer at Marty’s Mayhem. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 9.

And don't forget to join our My Space Group! Where you can discuss all about our show, and after this episode I'm sure you'll have plenty to say; after all (completely unbiased) I think it's the best episode yet!

Labels: Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 7:43 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights is BACK!!!

We are back for another visit to everyone's favorite new cul-de-sac Avenue Sea and the nutty folks that live there. Carlton Heights is back with episode 8 - Make A Move On Me.

In our latest installment, Marty's fear that his marriage is falling apart becomes reality when Aidan and Ronald begin flaunting their affair, Ruth plots to keep Haley and Johnny apart while Haley tries to get closer to the mysterious man, Larry tries a variety of activities to keep his mind off of his children and Dylan runs into obstacles trying to write the book his editor has requested. Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Stephen Merrick, Gertie Winston, Gladys Tudrow, Toddy Tudrow, Margaret Mackenzie, Construction Workers. DOWNLOAD EPISODE 8.

Or go to the OFFICIAL CARLTON HEIGHTS WEBSITE and read all of the episodes so far! And don't forget to check out our Carlton Heights group at My Space!

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 7:09 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Again

What people are saying about Carlton Heights so far:
"I am hooked on this! Please keep them coming!"
"I just wanted to say how much I love the show you are doing."
"Hot..great story."
"Seaview Circle should be so lucky to have such vivacious neighbors."
"You set up one juicy scenario after another, including the unhappiest couple since Laura and Richard."
"I can't wait for the next episode. I love Carlton Heights. I want to live there.. I love, love, love it!"
"How do I get to live in a neighborhood like this? I would love to have neighbors like these people - they are faboo."

CARLTON HEIGHTS RETURNS NEXT WEEK WITH ALL NEW EPISODES UNTIL THE FINALE!
Until then, you have the perfect opportunity to catch up with the residents of Carlton Heights as all 7 episodes are now online at our official Carlton Heights website.

See how it all began, reread your favorite episodes or if you're really jonesing for some fun, go back and count all the Knots Landing references made... and you can join our official Carlton Heights My Space Group and chat it up with other fans and foes - and come back on June 8th when we unleash the final 6 episodes without any interruption.

THE STORY:
Welcome to Carlton Heights, the ongoing serial set in the small coastal town where the main residents are married gay couples with the typical problems of every soap icon including infidelity, dark secrets, oversexed sluts living next door and one raving homophobe lunatic who wishes they would all pack up and leave her town.

Writer Bradley Jacobson has created a hybrid of Knots Landing, Desperate Housewives and Queer As Folk, which begins when Dylan and Scott Irving arrive in Carlton Heights. As the Irvings move into a friendly cul-de-sac, they meet their new neighbors - Larry and Zimmy Bustamante, the happy couple with the newborn twins, the Mitchells - sarcastic and unhappy Marty and his sleazy husband Ronald who happens to be Scott's new boss. Then there's sexy and very single Aidan Palmer whose oversexed shenanigans involve both Marty and Larry's husbands.

But suburban drama isn't all that Carlton Heights has to offer, for up on the hillside standing over her town is Ruth Carlton, Aidan's homophobic, foul mouthed grandmother. Ruth watches everyone and everything in the town her husband created with one goal in mind - to rid her beloved haven of the filth she believes is taking over. To help and taunt her all at once is Haley Osbourne - Ruth's nursemaid who also works as the very under talented singer at Marty's coffee shop.

But in this small haven lies a ton of secrets just waiting to be dug up. As Dylan begins to mix with the residents, it becomes clear to him that everyone is hiding something. From the origin of the Bustamante twins and Larry's obsession in creating the perfect image, to Marty's disintegrating marriage and Aidan's strained relationship with his grandmother; Dylan is on a quest to expose everyone but he may just end up finding he holds one of the biggest secrets of the town.

You'll be laughing, crying and rooting for the residents of Carlton Heights as they deal with the day to day drama that is small town life.

Download CARLTON HEIGHTS Episodes:
Episode 1 - I KNOW THERE'S SOMETHING GOING ON
Episode 2 - PLAYING WITH THE QUEEN OF HEARTS
Episode 3 - OUR LIPS ARE SEALED
Episode 4 - BAD TO THE BONE
Episode 5 - PROMISES IN THE DARK
Episode 6 - MONEY FOR NOTHING
Episode 7 - WHEN DOVES CRY

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera

posted by swivek @ 3:12 PM 0 comments

Carlton Catch Up

CARLTON HEIGHTS will return on June 8th with all New Episodes!
Until then, now is the perfect opportunity for those who have fallen behind - Catch up with the residents of Carlton Heights as all 7 episodes are now online at our official Carlton Heights website.

See how it all began, reread your favorite episodes or if you're really jonesing for some fun, go back and count all the Knots Landing references made... and you can join our official Carlton Heights My Space Group and chat it up with other fans and foes - and come back on June 8th when we unleash the final 6 episodes without any interruption.

Download CARLTON HEIGHTS Episodes:
Episode 1 - I KNOW THERE'S SOMETHING GOING ON
Episode 2 - PLAYING WITH THE QUEEN OF HEARTS
Episode 3 - OUR LIPS ARE SEALED
Episode 4 - BAD TO THE BONE
Episode 5 - PROMISES IN THE DARK
Episode 6 - MONEY FOR NOTHING
Episode 7 - WHEN DOVES CRY

Enjoy all 7 episodes and we'll return on June 8th with a whole new chapter

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera

posted by swivek @ 8:08 AM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Episode 7

ONLY 4 DAYS UNTIL MY BIRTHDAY!!!

As if buying me a present wasn't exciting enough for you, I am giving you a present as well, the latest episode of Carlton Heights, that's right we are already half way through the season as we venture into episode 7 "When Doves Cry", where the residents of our favorite seaside town are in a whole heap of drama...

In "When Doves Cry", the twins’ disappearance pushes a wedge between neighbors and forces Zimmy to evaluate his past mistakes, Ronald continues to try and win Aidan’s affections by any means necessary, while Stephen’s reappearance may provide both Larry and Marty a ray of hope, Dylan tracks down the person who sent him the patchwork quilt and Ruth decides its time to get to know Johnny. Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Sheriff Mackenzie, Stephen Merrick, Gertie Winston, Gladys Tudrow, Toddy Tudrow, Dr. Stein, Margaret Mackenzie, Greg Geller. Co-Starring Angelo, Deputy Benny, Suzy Songsmith, Detective Gold, Newscaster Bill, Suzy’s Cameraman, Young Larry, Nurse Dobson, Police Officer #1, Priest at St. Agnes’, Doctor in Larry’s dream, the Teller at M&A, Police Officers (2,3,4), Customers at Marty’s Mayhem, Customers at Uncle Randy’s, Bartender.

So head on over to our official CARLTON HEIGHTS website to download Episode 7 - When Doves Cry.

and don't forget about our My Space Group - where you can chat up other readers and leave me a whole ton of hoopla about Carlton Heights.

Labels: Brad's Birthday, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 7:03 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Most Shocking Episode Yet!!

ONLY 11 DAYS UNTIL MY BIRTHDAY!!!

In even more exciting news, the brand new episode of CARLTON HEIGHTS is now online!


In episode 6 "Money For Nothing" Aidan’s world continues to fall apart when his grandmother hands him some shocking news, another run in with Ruth Carlton makes Dylan head back into the archives to find out about Carlton Heights while a mysterious person watches his every move, Stephen returns to town for a final meeting with Johnny while Johnny and Dr. Linda push forward a plan that could have dire consequences for all of Carlton Heights’ residents.

Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Sheriff Mackenzie, Toddy Tudrow, Chip Chandelor, Stephen Merrick, Dr. Linda Teinenbaum, Greg Geller, Verna Palmer.
Co-Starring Donald and Kelly Bustamante, Angelo, Tow Truck Driver, Electric Guy, Delivery Boy, Old Woman (Bingo Player), Bernice Benatar, Bertha Heizenthal, Gretta Goldfinch, Lita, Nurse (Sister Sadie’s), Mr. Crowley, Bingo players, Waiter, Go Go Dancers, Customers at Uncle Randy’s, Night nurse, Mr. Crowley, Zimmy’s Employees, Grocery store customer, Daily Gazelle reporter, Families at park.


So head on over to the CARLTON HEIGHTS OFFICIAL WEBSITE and download Episode 6 Money For Nothing - our most shocking, suspenseful and hilarious episode yet!

and don't forget we have an offical MY SPACE group - so join and leave us all your comments.

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Episode 6, Gay soap opera

posted by swivek @ 6:57 PM 0 comments

Episode 5 PROMISES some fun

ONLY 18 DAYS UNTIL MY BIRTHDAY!!!!


"Promises In The Dark" finds our residents getting deeper and deeper into their own drama - Larry finds it hard to cope when the twins are hospitalized for a mysterious illness while Zimmy makes some life altering decisions, Sheriff Mackenzie tries to get answers out of Ruth, Aidan comes back to Carlton Heights without Ronald but with information that could ruin his grandmother, an interview with Gladys Tudrow tempts Dylan back onto a trail of secrets.
Guest Characters – Johnny Belducci, Sheriff Mackenzie, Gertie Winston, Gladys Tudrow, Chip Chandelor, Dr. Stein, Dr. Linda Teinenbaum, Deputy Benny.Co-Starring Donald and Kelly Bustamante, Mystery man, Old Woman, Roma Rothschild, Jim (Man on plane), Nurse Rose, Night Nurse.

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Episode 5, Gay soap opera, Promises In The Dark, Writer

posted by swivek @ 6:41 PM 1 comments

Bbbad... Carlton Heights Episode 4!!

I can't believe we are getting so deep into this, but for all of your reading pleasure, go no further than to the Carlton Heights official website where you can read our latest installment in the ongoing saga of those neighbors at Avenue Sea...

Labels: Aidan Palmer, Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Dylan Irving, Gay soap opera, Marty Mitchell, Ruth Carlton, Scripts

posted by swivek @ 6:35 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Episode 3

We're moving fast and furious now as we enter into the unfolding drama and humor of Carlton Heights - we have lies, sex, secrets and more in episode 3 OUR LIPS ARE SEALED!

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, Writing

posted by swivek @ 9:21 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights Episode 2

The second episode of CARLTON HEIGHTS is now online!

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Gay soap opera, My Space Groups

posted by swivek @ 10:02 PM 0 comments

Carlton Heights "On The Air"

After all this time of talking about it, my soap opera Carlton Heights is finally online for everyone (yep that includes you) to read! We are premiering today with our pilot episode titled "I Know There's Something Going On" and for 13 full episodes you'll get to follow the lives and lies of the residents of Carlton Heights including those fun loving cul-de-sac dwellers of Avenue Sea.

The scripts will all be available online at our official website in a pdf (Adobe) file where you can download, print or read them online. So please join the happy (and not so happy) residents of Carlton Heights and a new episode will be uploaded every week until the thrilling season finale!

Here is our series synopsis:
Welcome to Carlton Heights, the ongoing script serial set in a small coastal town where the main residents are married gay men with the typical problems of every soap icon including infidelity, dark secrets, over sexed sluts living next door and one raving old homophobe lunatic who wishes they would all leave her town.

A hybrid of Desperate Housewives, Queer As Folk and Knots Landing, writer Bradley Jacobson's saga begins when Dylan and Scott Irving arrive in the small coastal town of Carlton Heights where the drama and humor are wrapped up into one tidy little sudser. The Irvings new neighbors on their friendly cul-de-sac include Larry and Zimmy Bustamante, the happy couple with newborn twins, the Mitchells - sarcastic and unhappy Marty and his sleazy husband Ronald who happens to be Scott's new boss. Then there's sexy and very single Aidan Palmer - whose oversexed shenanigans involve both Marty and Larry's husbands.

But there's more than typical suburban drama for up on the hillside standing over her town is Ruth Carlton, Aidan's homophobic, foul mouthed grandmother. To help aid, abed and deceive her is Haley Osbourne - Ruth's nursemaid and the singer at Marty's coffee shop.

As Dylan begins to mix with the residents it becomes clear that everyone has something to hide - from the origin of the adopted Bustamante twins and Larry's obsession with creating the perfect image to Marty's disintegrating marriage and Aidan's strained relationship with his grandmother. Dylan begins a quest to expose everyone but the biggest secret of the town may be one he doesn't want to know.

So once again, to all my fans, friends and the curious, Carlton Heights is now online! You can also join our My Space group where you can dish and comment about the scripts.

Prude Alert - Because I knew this show would never be considered major network programming, it is geared to an HBO/Showtime type of series with adult language and sexual content which may not be suitable for the faint of heart, prudish or all around tight assed.

Brad Jacobson is the singer/songwriter of the band Swivek. He also fancies himself a bit of a writer with his online script series Carlton Heights, a hybrid of Desperate Housewives, Queer as Folk and Knots Landing, making its online debut April 6, 2007. He is also currently working on a book of short stories called My Life As A Banana.

Labels: Bradley Jacobson, Carlton Heights, Desperate Housewives, Gay soap opera, Knots Landing, Queer As Folk

posted by swivek @ 10:05 AM 0 comments