I will state up front that today's flashback does not involve a personal/family photo. It does have a personal/family story, though. As a kid, my dad introduced me and my brother to so many classics. He introduced us to old radio shows, old movies, the Three Stooges and the Little Rascals. He used to go … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback
Tag: The Three Stooges
I Only Have Pies For You
March 14 (3/14) is National Pi Day! You know, Pi - 3.14159265359..... Just what is "pi"? According to the internet: Pi is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter of the same circle. Circumference is the perimeter of a circle, and diameter is the measure from one side of the circle … Continue reading I Only Have Pies For You
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
Book Recommendation – Stoogeology
As a Three Stooges fan, I have pretty much read every book about them. I have read Moe's autobiography, Curly's biography written by his niece, Larry's biography written by Steve Cox, both of the Shemp biographies, and just about every other "compilation." This book has popped up on my Amazon "You Might Like" list for … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Stoogeology
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!
Movie Music Monday – Dragnet
Nine notes. Nine notes that are still recognizable today. Broken into two parts - 4 notes, then 5 notes. "Dum da dum dum" (Pause) "Dum da dum dum da." Those notes were immediately followed by a stern narrator who informed listeners, "Ladies and gentlemen. The story you are about to hear is true. Only the … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – Dragnet
Celebrating a Rite of Passage
The Oxford Dictionary defines a "rite of passage" this way: a ceremony or event marking an important stage in someone's life, especially birth, puberty, marriage, and death. Wikipedia says: "A rite of passage is a ceremony or ritual of the passage which occurs when an individual leaves one group to enter another. It involves a significant change … Continue reading Celebrating a Rite of Passage
Ladies and Gentlemen – Mr. Eddie Deezen!
Eddie Deezen I have been meaning to do a little interview with Eddie Deezen for a couple of years. I was always afraid to ask. You see, we've been friends on Facebook for some time and I've found that we share a lot in common. He has shared a lot of great personal stories about … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen – Mr. Eddie Deezen!
Tune Tuesday – The Curly Shuffle
On this day in 1903, Jerome “Curly” Howard was born. He was a man who made – and continues to make – millions of people laugh! He is considered by many, myself included, to be a comedic genius. He, of course, is remembered for his role as the “third stooge” in the Three Stooges comedy … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – The Curly Shuffle
Various Ramblings of a Nostalgic Italian 