A Powerful “Death By Lightning!” A new Netflix mini-series tells the fascinating dating story of a US President, and here’s is the reason for the title: “Assassination can no more be guarded against than death by lightning; it is best… Read More ›
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Bravo To Joe And Kamala! Celebrate The 2020 Election With These Terrific “Presidential” Movies!
Who Wants To Live Here? After the raucous election this week, I can’t imagine why ANYONE would take on a race for The White House! That said, the 2020 election is over, and congratulations to President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice… Read More ›
Shocking Presidential History! “The Destiny Of The Republic”! Wednesday’s Bookmobile Has James Garfield And Alexander Graham Bell!
Building For Rent: The White House! Yes, every four years, you can apply to live in this iconic building – but it’s not an easy place to rent – and this Wednesday Bookmobile looks at two shocking tales of the… Read More ›
“Dialogue Part 1 & 2”! Classic Protest Music By Chicago! “We Can Make It Happen” Resonates Today!
“Don’t You Ever Worry When You See What’s Going Down?” These lyrics were part of a powerful protest song from 1972 – lyrics that resonate loudly today…and they were from an unlikely source: the pop/rock band Chicago! Listening to “Dialogue… Read More ›
The Shocking “Kent State” Massacre! Anti-War Protests! CSN&Y! An Era Of Political Activism!
48 Years Ago Today… I am a student of political history, and recent protest marches, and the reaction of the new administration, remind me of an era of political activism surrounding the Vietnam War in the late 60’s and early… Read More ›
Sexy Presidential “Sugar Pie”! Scandalous President John Tyler! Sexy Presidents Who Are “Hot” In The Kitchen!
Forget this political campaign: time to go back to a simpler time, when this was the most pressing issue in a campaign: Who Wants A Slice Of President John Tyler’s “Sugar Pie”? You don’t get asked that question every day!… Read More ›
“Hamilton” Wows! “Hip Hop History” Pulitzer Prize Winner! Terrific “Prince” Tribute! History “Goes Crazy!”
“I Am NOT Throwing Away My Shot!” It’s the “Shot” being heard around the musical world…much anticipated Tony Awards, recent Grammy Awards, and now the Pulitzer Prize! It’s the “hip hop history” brilliance of “Hamilton!” “Hamilton” Smashes Through The Hype!… Read More ›
Hippies! Free Love! Flower Power! Celebrate The Groovy “Psychedelic ’60’s!”
Time To Take A Ride Into The World Of Hippies! Hippies. Flower Power. Free Love. GROOVY. It was a unique time in our country’s history, with some wildly entertaining music to get groovy to! Welcome To San Francisco – Circa… Read More ›
RIP Legendary Haskell Wexler! His Prescient “Medium Cool”! 1968 Chicago Riots! America’s Political Turmoil Captured On Film!!
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RIP Haskell Wexler! One of America’s most acclaimed Cinematographers/Directors has died…here is the story from Deadline.com: A longtime liberal activist, Wexler photographed some of the most socially relevant and influential films of the 1960s and 1970s,…
Janis Joplin! “Little Girl Blue” Documentary! Rock’s Greatest Voice!
Fans of classic rock icons, have I got a treat for you! It’s time to celebrate one of music’s greatest talents – the legendary Janis Joplin! First, listen to this amazing rendition of “Little Girl Blue” on Tom Jones’s TV… Read More ›
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