Nope, wrong guy. They have the exact same name though, and he had to go on Twitter to clarify things a couple of months ago. He was an advisor for Ed Koch in the 80s, and now I think he runs a consulting company?

… Yes, but there's more.

The opening credits to the 80s soap opera, "Santa Barbara". All those images of leisurely Californian life hurdling towards you, and those loud AF brass and drum sections in the theme music…. WHY?!?!?!