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Sixties Flashback: The Million-Selling Sloppy Sound Check
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Music critics were never kind to one of the biggest hits of all time.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Whole Lotta Love’
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Did you ever wonder how Led Zeppelin came up with such a weird name for their band?
Tinseltown Talks: A Lassie Christmas with Jon Provost
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
During the seven years Jon Provost starred as little Timmy Martin in the CBS TV series Lassie from 1957 to 1964, several end-of-year Christmas episodes aired. Most still stand out in Provost’s mind for one reason.
Teamwork Holds the Rolling Stones Together
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Even after playing together for more than 50 years, the Rolling Stones still understand the value of practicing together.
Tinseltown Talks: Dee Wallace is Battling More Critters
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
The critters are back and meaner than ever.
Fifties Flashback: King Leer
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“Blessed is the rebel. Without him, there would be no progress.” – Hugh Hefner
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Suspicious Minds’
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The King of Rock ’n’ Roll was pretty much washed up as a recording star by the late 1960s, especially in comparison to the days when he seemed to own the radio airwaves.
The Reel Deal: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
Let’s get a couple of things straight here. The Thanksgiving-released A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood is not your standard (and often incorrect) celebrity biopic.
Tinseltown Talks: Newhart Turns 90
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Known for his gentle satire, basset-hound eyes, and witty routines, former Chicago accountant-turned-comedian Bob Newhart turns 90 this month (Sept. 5). This year is also the 60th anniversary of Newhart’s show business career — he signed with Warner Bros. Records in 1959.