On this day in 1968, Peter Falk brought Columbo to life on television for the first time. The debut episode was called Prescription Murder. Gene Barry was the guest murderer. A few years ago I participated in a “TV Show Draft” and one of my choices was Columbo. In honor of the anniversary, you can … Continue reading Just One More Thing →

Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville debuted on this day in the 1816 in Rome. The debut, however, was a disappointment. During the performance the audience hissed and jeered throughout, and to make matters worse, several on-stage accidents occurred. Today, the piece is considered to be one of the great masterpieces of comedy within music. … Continue reading “Let Me Cut Your Mop” →

The Apostle Paul states in 2 Timothy 4:8 (KJV): “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” I would rather have that crown than the one … Continue reading Not The Crown I Am Waiting For →