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The Reel Deal: Tyson’s Run
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Good, old-fashioned “feel-good” movies seem to never go out of style, and audiences to this day still want to cheer for the little guy and watch sympathetic people overcome the odds. Tyson’s Run provides such a story.
Sixties Flashback: Where No Show Had Gone Before
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
When Star Trek premiered on NBC-TV in September 1966, creator Gene Roddenberry was no doubt knocked for a loop when his much-anticipated show tanked. It never rose above 52 in the ratings, and that was only during the first season of its three-year run.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
The first time the world heard of Brooklyn-born Robert John was in 1958, when he was 12 years old. Back then, the singing youngster was going by his real name: Bobby Pedrick Jr.
Sixties Flashback: And the Winning Bid is …
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On Jan. 13, 2013, Lot 5037 rolled smoothly onto center stage at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson car auction in Scottsdale, Arizona. The sleek, low-slung vehicle, owned by California auto customizer George Barris, glistened like a black diamond under the lights.
The Reel Deal: The 355
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
A new action thriller with the intriguing title of The 355 opens this month. The inspiration for the film’s title goes back to the Revolutionary War era, when 355 was the code number assigned to the first female spy — a woman unnamed (and obviously unappreciated) by historians to this day.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Brand New Key’
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At a London party in 1760, a Belgian violinist made a surprise entrance on a new invention called “roller skates” as he played his music. In doing so, he smashed into a mirror worth a thousand dollars and damaged it beyond repair.
The Reel Deal: Ghostbusters: Afterlife
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In 1984, Ghostbusters was unleashed in theaters throughout the U.S. The supernatural comedy generated rave reviews and became a cultural phenomenon as one of the most successful laugh-fests of the ’80s.
Tinseltown Talks: Advice from Susan Sullivan
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
Best known for her extensive television career that includes starring roles in shows such as Falcon Crest, Castle, and Dharma and Greg, Susan Sullivan is always keen to offer advice to others, and that includes sharing with seniors her family’s experience with health issues.
Willing to Wander: Drive-in Theaters That Are More than That
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- Written by Victor Block Victor Block
From time to time, residents of the little town of Farmington, Maine, gather to attend events ranging from a craft fair and flea market to a band concert and Catholic Mass.