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Tinseltown Talks: Marty Allen Still Making ’Em Laugh
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
Known for his trademark salutation (“Hello dere”), his bug-eyed comic stare, and his wild, Brillo-pad hair, veteran comedian Marty Allen is still making audiences laugh.
Deal Me In: Player Cries Foul, But Was It?
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- Written by Mark Pilarski Mark Pilarski
Dear Mark: I would like to know how you would have handled this blackjack scenario.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
“Strawberry Fields Forever”
The Beatles
April 1967
Tinseltown Talks: 50 Years of The Carol Burnett Show
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
A couple of years ago, visitors to Carol Burnett’s home might have observed the comedy legend glued to the TV set,
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Ruby Tuesday’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
“Ruby Tuesday”
The Rolling Stones
February 1967
Is This Thing On? There’s an App for That
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- Written by Abby Stokes Abby Stokes
The term application software is often shortened to software when referring to programs added to a computer. The nickname app (short for application) is most commonly used when referring to software added to a smartphone or tablet.
Tinseltown Talks: ‘Gladys Ormphby’ Settled Down in Texas
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
Drab, handbag-wielding TV character Gladys Ormphby never met a celebrity she didn’t feel compelled to smack senseless at the slightest provocation.
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori: Overlooked but Valuable Antiques
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- Written by Dr. Lori Dr. Lori
Ever wonder what valuable antiques are hiding in your house?
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Last Train to Clarksville’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
“Last Train to Clarksville” The Monkees, December 1966