How Zeppo Marx Saved Your Life

While the Marx Brothers’ zany antics continue to tickle funny bones across generations, the least-known brother, Zeppo, holds a surprising claim to fame – one that has likely touched your life in ways you never imagined. Forget greasepaint, slapstick, and … Continue reading

Mr. Rogers vs. Racism

Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers, one of the most beloved Americans of the 20th century, hosted the PBS TV series “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” for 33 years, modeling kindness, compassion, and love for children nationwide. On May 9, 1969, during a troubling … Continue reading

Buster Keaton And Lucille Ball

Starlet Lucille Ball

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

A Historic Night On Broadway

Marquee Girl from the North Country

On Friday, May 13, 2022, I was blessed to witness a historic night on Broadway. It was one of those once-in-a-lifetime experiences that enthusiasts would be talking about and writing about forever. I’d purchased great tickets to see “Girl from … Continue reading

The Sit-In On The Tonight Show

Harry Belafonte and Bobby Kennedy

For 30 years, Americans went to bed with Johnny Carson, widely considered the greatest host of the Tonight Show. Many people nostalgically remember when late-night talk shows were less political and ask, ‘why can’t it be like when Johnny Carson … Continue reading