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Category Archives: Television
The Casting Couch
I was watching The Forsyte Saga on Netflix the other night. Not the original with Eric Porter and Kenneth More. The newer one with Damian Lewis as Soames and Gina McKee as Irene. I was struck by the fact that … Continue reading
Posted in books, Movies, pop culture, Television
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Shuteye
(Design by Bruce Gregga) This post is dedicated to Sandman Extraordinaire– Jimmy Feld. Thanks, Doc. For everything. It all started with a Christmas present. From my two BFF’s, “Charlotte” and “Miranda.” The box was beautifully wrapped, (natch) swagged within an … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Television
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He Said, She Said
Back in the 90’s, this is the photograph that used to run in my weekly column,”Social Studies.” (Sorry about all the cracks. I actually found this copy in a cook book.) I wanted you to see it because the current … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Television
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Modern Family
Author’s Note: I want to start this post by saying thanks. Thank you ALL for making my birthday on Friday absolutely wonderful. It was filled with surprises. I heard from old friends, new friends, and long lost former Trivia Bowl … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, pop culture, Television
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Night At The Museum
Author’s Note: Men, keep reading. Do not despair. There is something for you in this post, I promise you. That’s a Thierry Mugler dress I gifted to the Costume Council of the Chicago Historical Museum. And tomorrow night, it makes … Continue reading
Posted in Crosswords, Fashion, Memoir, pop culture, Television
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The G stands for Walter
If you know what the title of this post means, then I know I’ve got you. Welcome to the world of Dobie Gilis. Dobie started out as a collegiate character starring in the short stories of Minnesota humorist Max Shulman. … Continue reading
Posted in pop culture, Television
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Burns Notice
Tonight, on your local PBS television station, Part One of the documentary, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History debuts. This episode kicks off a seven night, fourteen hour exploration of the complex lives, times and relationships between three of our country’s … Continue reading
Posted in Documentary, History, Television
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Woof
This past Tuesday, August twenty-six, was National Dog Day. Yes, an entire day dedicated to celebrating the devotion between man and his best friend. And coincidentally, (or maybe not) there was one of the world’s most famous celebrity canine BFF’s … Continue reading
Posted in Dogs, pop culture, Television
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Nyuck Nyuck Nyuck
Okay, ladies. That’s your cue. It’s time to bounce. Take five to book a mani/pedi, or text your daughter, or wash your lingerie. Any girlie thing you want to do right now, because I guarantee you’re not going to give … Continue reading
Posted in Memoir, Movies, pop culture, Television
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The Food Network
Long before there was ever a Cooking Channel, Chicago had its own celebrity television chef. His name was François Pope and he hosted a morning program on WBKB Channel 7 called “Creative Cookery.” And even though I was a tiny … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, food, pop culture, Television
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