The photo above may be a bit deceiving, in that this blog is NOT about the hit song by the Kingsmen. It is also not about other famous Louies (or Louis) like comedians: Louie Anderson Louis CK Or trumpet players: Louis Armstrong Louis Prima Or his animated alter ego: King Louie Or fictional TV characters … Continue reading Hello, Louie!
Tag: Milton Berle
Modern Tech Can Ruin A Classic
As a fan of old movies and old TV shows, I sometimes find myself thinking about how modern technology can immediately take an entire show or movie and destroy it. Just to prove my point, I will quickly look at a movie that I have been meaning to write about for some time - It's … Continue reading Modern Tech Can Ruin A Classic
Holy Batman Day!
After a few serious blogs, I decided I needed to write about something a little bit less ... deep. This is about a silly and campy a topic as I can come up with. Depending on the source, either September 15 or September 21 was National Batman Day. Either way, I missed it. It was … Continue reading Holy Batman Day!
Tune Tuesday – Muppet Music
40 years ago this week, The Muppet Movie hit theaters. My brother and I always made it a point to watch the Muppet Show on TV. It was always fun to see the famous guest stars interact with Kermit and the gang. If I am being honest, I am still upset that the final 2 … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Muppet Music
“Life is better when you are laughing”
A comedian's job is to make people laugh. Legendary comedian Milton Berle once said, "Laughter is an instant vacation." Charlie Chaplin said, "A day without laughter is a day wasted." Victor Borge said, "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people." In a nutshell, laughter is an important part of a happy life. According to … Continue reading “Life is better when you are laughing”
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”
A Few Laughs …
The great Red Skelton once said "Live by this credo: have a little laugh at life and look around you for happiness instead of sadness. Laughter has always brought me out of unhappy situations." In a world where there is so much sadness, sometimes you need to be the one to share something funny or … Continue reading A Few Laughs …
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 