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Cultural History
Steve Martin
ZoomA common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! No one has a skill set that matches that … Continue reading
Steve Martin
ZoomA common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! No one has a skill set that matches that … Continue reading
Steve Martin
Scarsdale Adult School Scarsdale, United StatesA common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set … Continue reading
M*A*S*H
Private VenueM*A*S*H is one of the most important, influential, and intriguing television series of all time. M*A*S*H was set during the Korean War., However, the creators of M*A*S*H intended to make a statement about the ongoing war in Vietnam and war … Continue reading
Steve Martin
Private VenueA common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set … Continue reading
Walter Cronkite: And That’s The Way It Is
Private Venue2016 marks the 100th birthday of Walter Cronkite. In an era when the "mainstream media" is a convenient whipping boy for any politician upset by unfavorable coverage, it is hard to imagine that at one time a network news anchorman … Continue reading
Natalie Wood
Private VenueNatalie Wood was one of the most popular and glamorous actresses of the 1950s and 60s. She starred in numerous classic films including, "Miracle on 34th St." "Rebel Without a Cause," "West Side Story," "Gypsy," "Bob & Carol & Ted … Continue reading
Steve Martin
Private VenueA common cliché in show business is to refer to someone as "one of a kind." Often that is hyperbole. But in the case of Steve Martin, it is literally true! There is no one who has a skill set … Continue reading
Gregory Peck
New City Library 220 N. Main Street, New City, NY, United StatesIf your mental picture of Gregory Peck is that of a straight-shooting, honest, compassionate, masculine but sensitive man who would always have your back and always stand up for the underdog, you'd be very close to the truth! While far … Continue reading
Bob Newhart
Private VenueBob 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