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Liberace once stated, "I don't give concerts, I put on a show.” He worked tirelessly to refine his act and added a candelabra as a signature prop. He dressed in white tie and tails to be better seen in large halls. By 1947, he was billing himself as "Liberace the most amazing piano virtuoso of the present day." He created a very successful publicity machine which helped rocket... Continue reading
DAVID SUSSKIND
Called one of the most important cultural figures of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s, David Susskind is considered a key player in the development of television shows. Beginning his career as a talent agent, the Harvard educated Susskind successfully became a pioneer in radio, television, film and theater. The maverick TV producer and talk show host/moderator was known for his keen... Continue reading
The movie was nominated for six Academy Awards and both Judy Garland and James Mason won Golden Globes for their leading roles. TIME magazine stated, “Garland gives what is just about the greatest one-woman show in modern movie history”.
This thriller was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The leading characters were Tippi Hedren playing socialite Melanie Daniels, Rod Taylor as Mitch Brenner, Jessica Tandy as Mitch’s mother Lydia, Mitch’s younger sister Cathy was played by Veronica Cartwright and Cathy’s teacher Annie Hayworth was played by Suzanne Pleshette
My Three Sons - 1960 - 1972
The show starred Fred McMurray as widowed aircraft engineer Steve Douglas. His three sons were Robbie who was played by Don Grady, Mike played by Tim Considine, and Chip the youngest played by Barry Livingston. Uncle Charlie was played by William Demarest, and the dogs name was Tramp.
WELCOME BACK, KOTTER
September 9, 1975 to June 8, 1979 on ABC
The show was based on Gabe Kotter who was a founding member of the Sweathogs when he was a student at Buchanan and who is now returning to teach the same remedial classes in which he was a student in.
The show brought attention to Brooklyn being “The 4th Largest City in America”. The theme song, "Welcome Back", was... Continue reading
Barbara Stanwyck was known during her 60-year career as a versatile professional and a favorite of directors, including Cecil B. DeMille and Frank Capra. She was nominated for the Academy Award four times, and won three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. She was one of the actresses considered for the role of Scarlett O’Hara in “Gone With The Wind” and was the highest paid woman in the United States... Continue reading
Cornhuskers Shuck the Sooners
November 25, 1971 Nebraska 35 Oklahoma 31
Norman, Oklahoma
America has been waiting for this game all season. as No. 1 Nebraska riding a 29 game winning streak and the nations #1 defense came in to Norman to face the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners who boasted the top rated offense in the country, coached by offensive coordinator Barry Switzer, and averaging 45... Continue reading
The first of the line 1918 –1932 was a shell-shocked pup found by American serviceman Lee Duncan in a bombed-out dog kennel in France. The dog returned at war's end with Duncan to his home in Los Angeles. He learned tricks and could leap great heights. The dog's big break came when he stepped in for a recalcitrant wolf in The Man From Hell's River 1922. Rin Tin Tin’s first starring... Continue reading
Peter Lawford shows off his Woodie!
During the World War II, wood construction saved steel for critical war-time uses. After the war, the middle class found mass-produced woodie wagons perfect for family travels. The popularity of woodies for personal transportation peaked mid-century. By the late fifties and sixties, used car dealers had plenty of cheap, poorly maintained wood-clad cars.... Continue reading
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