A Holiday Tradition

I was introduced to Jack Benny as a kid. I guess the first time I saw him was on Saturday mornings watching cartoons. In 1959, Jack and some of the cast of his show provided voices to "themselves" as mice in a cartoon called The Mouse That Jack Built. Jack, Mary Livingstone, and Rochester My … Continue reading A Holiday Tradition →

Guest Blogger: My Baby Brother

Introduction: A week or so ago, I posted a blog stating that I was toying with the idea of inviting someone to be a guest blogger. Without hesitation, my younger brother Christopher said he would love to write one. Let me say that he is WAY more qualified to write than I am. He has … Continue reading Guest Blogger: My Baby Brother →

The Comedian’s Comedian

Introducing - Jack 125 years ago, in 1894, a blue-eyed baby named Benjamin Kubelski was born. He would grow up to be one of the world's most beloved comedians - Jack Benny. He was given the gift of a violin at an early age and his parents had hopes that he would grow up to … Continue reading The Comedian’s Comedian →

“Made in 1938”

Introduction Since I started blogging about a year ago, I have stumbled on some great blogs that focus on old movies, film noir, music, books, and various other things that I find interesting. Some of these blog sites have hosted Blogathons, and I have participated in a few of them. A while back, the "Pop … Continue reading “Made in 1938” →