“Cannons to the left of me … “

171 years ago today a misunderstanding led to the loss of many lives in the Battle of Balaclava. The event would be forever immortalized in a poem (and an episode of the Little Rascals). The poem - The Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson. The Charge of the Light Brigade was a … Continue reading “Cannons to the left of me … “ →

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 →