(This blog originally posted in 2018) Throughout history, some truly great people never got the respect they deserved simply because they had big shoes to fill. * John Adams following George Washington as President of the United States. * Ryan Seacrest following Dick Clark hosting New Year's Rockin' Eve. * Ray Combs following Richard Dawson … Continue reading A Shemptastic Birthday Salute!
Tag: Abbott and Costello
Movie Music Monday – Buck Privates
It is no secret to those who know me that I love classic comedy. I have written about the Three Stooges, The Little Rascals, and Laurel and Hardy. While I have mentioned them separately at times, I am not sure I ever wrote about the team of Abbott and Costello. Growing up on Sunday mornings, … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Buck Privates
Happy 79th Birthday, Pop!
If you have read my blogs in the past, you know that it consists of a mixture of pop culture things (like movie, TV and music thoughts) and personal things (radio stories, school memories, and things from my childhood). As I thought about today's blog topic, I realized that without this man in my life … Continue reading Happy 79th Birthday, Pop!
Book Recommendation – Shemp!
My dad introduced me to the Three Stooges at a very young age. Over the years I have read quite a few books about them. I read Moe's autobiography, which was completed after his death by the family. I read Curly's biography written by his niece. Larry wrote an "autobiography," but there is controversy about … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Shemp!
Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3
A while back, I asked some blogger friends if they'd want to write a piece for my Share Your Nostalgia feature. In the past we have looked at Favorite Childhood Toy and Favorite Childhood Book. Today, we go back to Saturday mornings. This was when we sat in front of the TV with our favorite … Continue reading Share Your Nostalgia – Round 3
Book Recommendation – Lou’s On First – Chris Costello
Growing up, one of the things that is forever etched in my mind was waking up on Sunday mornings and Abbott and Costello movies would be playing on Channel 7 (WXYZ/Detroit). It was on those Sunday mornings that I was introduced to classic films like Buck Privates, Who Done It?, Africa Screams, The Naughty Nineties, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Lou’s On First – Chris Costello
October 2 – Comedy Trifecta
Today is an important day in comedy, as three legends celebrate birthdays. Groucho Marx was born today in 1890. He had great success, of course with this brothers in the many Marx Brothers movies. He also found success on radio and television as the host of You Bet Your Life. Bud Abbott was born today … Continue reading October 2 – Comedy Trifecta
My Mind Overflows With Random Thought
Life used to have a routine. I could plan my day. Phrases like: Business as usual, status quo, day to day affairs, normal activities, daily grind, staying the course, standard practice, and as per usual - don't mean anything anymore. Nothing is normal anymore. As a midnight shift worker, it's hard to know what day … Continue reading My Mind Overflows With Random Thought
Mystery Mania 2019
As someone who loves a good mystery, I jumped at the chance to take part in the "Mystery Mania Blogathon" being hosted by Robin and her site, Pop Culture Reverie. For this event, the topics could include movies, novels, video games, and TV shows. While there are plenty of books and TV shows that I … Continue reading Mystery Mania 2019
Birthday Tribute to “Fred”
If you have read my blogs in the past, you know that it consists of a mixture of pop culture things (like movie, TV and music thoughts) and personal things (radio stories, school memories, and things from my childhood). As I thought about today's blog topic, I realized that without this man in my life … Continue reading Birthday Tribute to “Fred”
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 