“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 – as we are in a world of non-stop madness – led by… Read More ›
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“Rocky” And “The Fonz!” How Henry Winkler Helped Sylvester Stallone’s Dream Come True!
Rocky And The Fonz! Hollywood is such a mysterious place: stars are made, careers are derailed, and for most, the spotlight never shines on them. So when I read this story – of which I knew the Muhammad Ali part… Read More ›
RIP Carl Weathers….The Brilliant Actor Was 76…An Homage To Apollo Creed And Chubbs…
RIP Carl Weathers… Such sad news to share – as reported on Deadline.com: Carl Weathers, who starred as Apollo Creed in the first three Rocky films and appeared in Predator, The Mandalorian, Happy Gilmore and dozens of other films and TV shows, died Tuesday,… Read More ›
Was “Slap Shot” Paul Newman’s Favorite Movie? This Superstar’s Raucous Sports Comedy Is A 70’s Gem!
How Happy Does Paul Newman Look? He was a Hollywood Icon: he was “Hud”, “The Hustler”, “Butch Cassidy” and more…a career filled with so many classic films….yet this was his favorite! “Slap Shot!” All year long, I am looking at… 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 ›
RIP “Rocky” Director John G. Avildsen! Brilliant Movies Like “Save The Tiger” And “The Karate Kid!” Troma Too!
RIP To A Great Movie Director, John G. Avildsen! The odds are that, even if the name isn’t familiar, his work will be – RIP to the legendary Director John. G. Avildsen, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age… 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 ›
Women’s March On Chicago! 250,000+ Strong! American Democracy At Work!
Chicago’s Women’s March – 250,000+ Strong! Chicago joined a slew of other cities in America and around the world for a women’s march to support equality and fairness, and to put America’s new President on notice. America Raises Its Voice!… Read More ›
The White House! America’s Most Unique “Rental Property”! Presidential Politics! Biggest President Scandals!
This House Has A New Tenant! Yes, we have a new President, who has taken up residence in the most famous “rental property” in the world! I have been lucky enough to go to Washington DC a few times, and… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Jimi Hendrix! Celebrating Rock’s Iconic Guitarist!
Happy 74th Birthday Jimi Hendrix! November 27 is the birthday of one of rock’s most iconic figures – the legendary Jimi Hendrix! There is a new documentary out that shows you, in a rarely seen live performance – just how… Read More ›
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