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Archives
Monthly Archives: January 2012
Petula and Frankie
As in Clark and Valli. My wife and I enjoyed a rare weekend in New York City that turned out to be a Sixties weekend. We started Saturday night by seeing Petula Clark at “Feinstein’s at the Loew’s Regency.” (You: … Continue reading
Posted in It's all about me, Living in the Past, People
Tagged Broadway, Feinstein's, Frankie Valli, New York City, Petula Clark, The 4 Seasons, The Four Seasons
7 Comments
“Essential Information”
That’s a phrase one of the many consultants I’ve worked with over the years loved. “Begin a story with the words “Essential information” to stress its importance.” And years later, sometimes I do. Like now. For people of a certain … Continue reading
Feeling Sarasota
Just had the pleasure of spending a few days with friends in Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota has what’s been called America’s best beach, Siesta Key Beach. And maybe some day I’ll see it. But I saw what I wanted to see. … Continue reading
1952
The Today show turns 60 today. So will I, later this year. The Today show stays young because of its revolving cast of hosts, co-hosts, and sidekicks. I stay young because I’m married to a woman who thinks young, a … Continue reading
Posted in It's all about me, Living in the Past, TV Stuff
Tagged 1952, anniversary, NBC, Today Show
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A Penny for My Thoughts
Ran some errands today. When I got home, I dug into my pocket, grabbed the change, and, as always, was about to throw it in what we used to call the “penny jar” (since expanded to nickels and dimes). But … Continue reading
Johnny the Shoeshine Guy
Just saw an obit for actor William Duell. He was one of those guys who’d turn up in a movie or a TV show, have a great scene or two, then disappear. He was Johnny the Shoeshine Guy in “Police … Continue reading
Posted in Living in the Past, Noticed, People, TV Stuff
Tagged abc sitcom, Leslie Nielsen, obituary, Police Squad!, William Duell
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BriWi on Letterman
Just another reason Nightly is number one. Never mind. CBS apparently took it down. Dammit.
Did He Really Have to Explain This?
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg wants the world to know that while he might have shared a New Year’s kiss with Lady Gaga it was nothing compared with the one he got later from his … Continue reading
