It was on this day in 1951 that the Amos 'n Andy Show premiered on CBS television. The show had been a huge success on radio for many years prior to this. The difference between the two? The radio program had the characters played by white actors. The show was created by Freeman Gosden and … Continue reading Holy Mackerel, 74 Years Ago
Friday Photo Flashback
Last week, I posted a picture of me in my grandma's backyard playing catch with my dad. The more I thought about my grandma's backyard, I was reminded of her back patio. I distinctly remember there being a picnic table out there. I know my brother and I would eat outside with my grandma on … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
Update: They finally came and picked up the dryer we've been trying to send back. Now we have to wait for them to refund the money so we can purchase the correct dryer. In the meantime, there have been a lot of laundromat trips. Andrew came to the laundromat with me one day this week. … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
Happy 18th Birthday!
18 years ago today, I became a father for a second time, when my son, Dimitri, was born. It is truly amazing to watch them grow from this..... ....to this.... "Don't Blink" they say. True words. He was always a bit more athletic than my oldest son. He loved to play T-ball, and I got … Continue reading Happy 18th Birthday!
Tune Tuesday – Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
It was on this day in 1977 that Crystal Gayle released her album "We Must Believe in Magic." The album featured one of her best known songs - "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue." From Songfacts.com: Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue" was a huge crossover hit for Crystal Gayle, going to #1 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue
Movie Music Monday – Batman
It was on this day in 1989 that Michael Keaton hit the big screen as Batman. Jack Nicholson was chosen to play the Joker. Growing up, my only knowledge of Batman was from cartoons and the 1966 series. When the previews came out for this, I was very apprehensive. It was darker than any previous … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Batman
Book Recommendation – Dead Wake
I have always been fascinated by the Titanic. I wrote many research reports on the ship while in school. With as many books that I have read on Titanic and other ships, I had never read about the Lusitania. Dead Wake - The Last Crossing of the Lusitania came up on a book suggestion list. … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Dead Wake
Summer Rerun – TV Show Draft – Bernie’s Birthday
Today is Bernie Kopell's 92nd birthday. Many will remember him best as Doc Adam Bricker on the Love Boat, but he was around long before that. He appeared on The Jack Benny Show, That Girl, Ben Casey, When Things Were Rotten, Bewitched, The Danny Thomas Show, The Doris Day Show, Chico and the Man and … Continue reading Summer Rerun – TV Show Draft – Bernie’s Birthday
Friday Photo Flashback
It's the first day of summer, but "the boys of summer" have been playing for sometime. As a long time Detroit Tigers fan, I have to admit that I am enjoying their season so far. They've really had some players come through. Both offensively and defensively they have done quite well. In all of baseball, … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Life’s Little Moments
I've said this numerous times, but it is so special when I can get all of my kids together. My oldest had called and asked if we could go to dinner on Father's Day. I told him that I would like that and suggested we go somewhere cheap. My thoughts were to go to a … Continue reading Life’s Little Moments
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 