Judy Garland: The Voice That Moved a Generation
So many music critics exhaust all the superlatives trying to describe how Judy Garland could get at people's emotions with her singing. Many cite the hurt in her voice. In…
Clark Gable’s Timeless Connection with Fans
Why did so many millions of fans flock to see Clark Gable in films? Gable himself voiced an opinion. "The reason they come to see me is because I know…
Einstein’s Concerns About Media Ownership
Prediction made by Albert Einstein: "There will come a time when the rich own all the media, and it will become impossible for the public to make an informed opinion."
From Belief to Reality: Natalie Wood’s Santa Claus Revelation
During post production on Miracle on 34th Street, while the film worked its way through editing, the company staged a cast and crew “wrap” party. It was there that everyone…
Celebrating Lou Gehrig Day: Honoring a Baseball Legend on June 2
June 2 is now Lou Gehrig Day in baseball. June 2 of 1925 was the date that Lou Gehrig began a legendary streak to establish a record of 2,130 games…
Big D and Pee Wee
Don Drysdale was "Big D." Harold Reese was "Pee Wee." Those are the nicknames we, as fans know, and the media, as well. But among those teammates on the Dodgers,…
Dr. Maya Angelou’s Directing and Broadway Nominations
Dr. Maya Angelou was the first black woman director in Hollywood, but she was also an actress on Broadway where she was twice nominated for a Tony award, the first…
Will Rogers on Changing Minds
Said the great cowboy humorist (and really, philosopher) Will Rogers: "People's minds are changed through observation and not through argument."
Roberto Clemente’s Outfield Wizardry
Ernie Banks once compared Roberto Clemente to Willie Hoppe, the legendary carom billiards player: “Roberto, who plays a shallow right field, has been known to throw out batters at first…
Bettie Page: A 1950s Double Feature
Interest in Bettie Page is never diminished. Kino Cult has just released the DVD they call Bettie Page Double Feature consisting of two features from the 1950's: Teaserama and Varietease.