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Cultural History
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Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart turned 92 on September 5, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Carol Burnett – Queen Of Comedy
Carol Burnett is one of the funniest women ever to star on television. And on Broadway. And in films. She is also, by reputation, one of the nicest, most thoughtful, and highly respected women in the entire history of … Continue reading
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart
Bob Newhart turned 92 on September 5, 2021. He is a living legend and widely regarded as one of the nicest men in Hollywood history. Two of his sitcoms became iconic and his appearances on the Tonight Show were legendary. … Continue reading
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The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Click here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by the first celebrity murder case in America. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous and … Continue reading
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
The Crime of the Century – The Supermodel, The Architect, And the Insane Millionaire
Click here to read more about this amazing story! At the dawn of the 20th century, America was riveted by America's first celebrity murder case. Every element of this story is fascinating! The murderer was already famous, so was the … Continue reading
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Television In The 1950s
Television In The 1950s
The fabulous 1950s are often called The "First Golden Era" of Television!Mel With programs ranging from "I Love Lucy" to Edward R. Murrow, Sid Caesar to live dramas weekly, , from rigged quiz shows, Gunsmoke, and soap operas, the 1950s … Continue reading
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History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning
History Vs. the Movies: Mississippi Burning Mississippi Burning: The Civil Rights Era is one of the most exciting, important, and electrifying eras in American history. It had everything from a cinematic standpoint: dynamic lead characters, powerful and determined villains, mystery, mood, … Continue reading
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The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges
The Great Filmmakers: Preston Sturges You may be asking yourself: "So who is this guy, and why have I never heard of him?" My response is: "Challenge yourself to become enthralled with the filmmaker whose name you may not know … Continue reading
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TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
TV By The Decades: Television in the 1960s
TV in the 1960s The 1960s were definitely one of TV's oddest decades! The 1960s began with Westerns dominating the ratings! The old West soap opera Bonanza became the most popular show on the air. One after another competing show … Continue reading
Dorothy Kilgallen
Dorothy Kilgallen
Dorothy Kilgallen is best remembered today as a somewhat flinty regular panelist on the game show "I've Got a Secret." However, this groundbreaking woman was a pioneer in journalism. And her role in attacking the conclusions of the Warren Commission … Continue reading