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It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘You’re So Vain’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht
The Reel Deal: Mickey: The Story of a Mouse
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
In 1928, when he was involved in a legal tussle with Universal Pictures, Walt Disney lost the rights to his cartoon creation Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.
Sixties Flashback: Sometimes a Dragon is Just a Dragon
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
In 1959, Brooklynite Lenny Lipton was a 19-year-old sophomore at New York’s Cornell University.
King Tut and Boris Karloff
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- Written by James Patterson James Patterson
On Nov. 26, 1922, British archeologist Howard Carter discovered the long-buried Egyptian tomb of King Tut. The tomb had been sealed for more than 3,000 years.
Tinseltown Talks: Remembering Yvonne De Carlo at 100
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- Written by Nick Thomas Nick Thomas
Due for release this fall, the Rob Zombie-produced, -written, and -directed film The Munsters seems like an appropriate pre-Halloween offering but will almost certainly be a “love it or loathe it” experience for fans of the beloved ’60s TV series on which the new production is based.
Halloween is Here — Are You Ready?
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Trick-or-treating is about to commence. Here are some fun facts to share while you’re handing out candy:
The Reel Deal: Hocus Pocus 2
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
After taking eight long years to develop and film the story, Disney’s Hocus Pocus appeared in theaters as a 1993 fantasy/comedy/horror offering.
It Was 50 Years Ago Today: ‘Garden Party’
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- Written by Randal C. Hill Randal C. Hill
I went to a garden party
To reminisce with my old friends
Radio Days and Arthur Godfrey Time
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- Written by James Patterson James Patterson
National Radio Day is Aug. 20. Radio has played an important role in American history with live broadcasts of presidential speeches, war coverage, commentary, and other live news.