Seeing The Boss in New Jersey How a rock 'n roll fantasy became reality
COL. DOUG HECKMAN
Army veteran, candidate for Congress, husband and father. Those are just a few of the roles Doug Heckman takes on each day. With a plethora of family duties and a major congressional campaign under way in the Heckman house, Doug and his 18 year old son Dan needed to take a respite to Alaska. (click here for story) Jimmy Baron
Jimmy Baron is an actor, radio show host, writer, animal rights activist, husband, dad and most of all, world traveler. Over the years, Jimmy has appeared on hit television shows including Facts of Life, M*A*S*H, and Heart to Heart.
In Atlanta, Jimmy is well-known for his work as part of WNNX radio's The Morning X from 1993 through 2006. The Morning X - considered one of the most successful shows in the country during its tenure - won countless local and national awards from the radio industry and fans alike. Baron has sat face to face with everyone from The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and President Bill Clinton to Warren Beatty, Mick Jagger, Hank Aaron, and Buzz Aldrin.
Since "The X Days," Jimmy has been keeping busy with writing and television projects. Jimmy supplied Men's Traveler with his favorite destinations:
For Beaches: Turks & Caicos
For Diving: French Polynesia
For Golf: Palm Springs
For Inspiration: Israel
For Natural Beauty: Galapagos
For Wishing I Was Single Again: Spain
For Appreciating History: Rome
For Excitement: London
In his off time, Jimmy's obsessions are golf, travel, Bruce Springsteen, scuba diving, Atlanta Thrashers hockey, watching prison documentaries and eating red licorice.
He lives with his wife (former political consultant and current columnist for Atlanta Parent magazine) Lisa and nine month old son Micah, along with their two dogs, Buster and Annie.