In the late 1930s and early 1940s, Lucille Ball was a hard-working movie starlet. She faced numerous challenges in the world of “B” movies, where Ball struggled to land significant roles. She chafed, watching younger actresses secure better opportunities. Lucille … Continue reading
Wendell Smith: A Trailblazer in Journalism and Baseball Integration If you were a fan of the Chicago Cubs or watched WGN TV in the 1960s, you may remember Wendell Smith, the intelligent and handsome reporter who became a household … Continue reading
The First Best-Selling Cookbook: “The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy” by Hannah Glasse One of my favorite topics to present is the inimitable Julia Child. (Click here to read about her role in the OSS, the predecessor to … Continue reading
Eugene Debs: The Revolutionary Campaign from Behind Bars With the indictment of former President Donald J Trump on federal felony charges in June 2023, many people have been asking whether or not he can continue campaigning while under indictment, on … Continue reading
“Live free or die; death is not the worst of evils.” John Stark, before the Battle Of Bennington John Wayne, who dodged service in World War, often played a courageous hero who triumphed against the most incredible military adversity. John … Continue reading