Rick wrote and produced the  "Hickory Bench Playhouse" that aired on iHeart Radio and starred Ivy Austin and Rich Muniz. He authored, produced, illustrated, composed of the "Hickory Bench Christmas" and created, illustrated, narrated and composed the music for the Hickory Bench Productions "The Red Lantern" and  "The First Crumby Christmas." starring Ivy Austin, Rich Muenz and Leslie Carrera-Rudolph. 

Rick also wrote a memorable Christmas Song. "Christmas in Old New York"  that appears at the end of the Christmas story.