Is This Okay Now?: Stray Cats Style

Time to trot out a new feature you'll see in this space from time to time. Speaking of time, it has changed over the decades. So..I will put out a piece of video from days gone by and leave the question to you readers out there: Is this okay now? Our first entry comes from … Continue reading Is This Okay Now?: Stray Cats Style

Three Eras…Three Endings (sort of)

When I came into the office, the news hit me about three people in the public entertainment eye who have made decisions that the current phases of their careers will change. I'll offer thoughts on all three here. Bob Costas Watching an Olympic games on NBC will not be the same for me. As a … Continue reading Three Eras…Three Endings (sort of)

Coming Soon: The Passing of An Institution

It happened on the Sunday before -- some would say -- a political circus begins. Feld Entertainment announced it was shutting down its most famous enterprise. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls...children of all ages, what that means is this May we will see the final performances ever of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and … Continue reading Coming Soon: The Passing of An Institution

Viva ‘Dia Portugal’

I guess it's just like American 'Happy Hour'...it's never just ONE hour. There is a rather vibrant Portuguese community in Newark, New Jersey. So much so that the annual Portugal Day celebration here lasts THREE days. It's chock full of glimpses into the culture. From the traditional drum ensemble.. to the native dancing. And no … Continue reading Viva ‘Dia Portugal’

You Thought The ‘Summer Of Trump’ Was Strange?

No matter who wins the White House in 2o16..don't get too settled. Train's coming! At this year's MTV VMAs, the one...the only...Kanye West announced he would be running for President of the United States in 2020. That's it! We're saved. Everything will be all right! There's nothing more that America needs than not only … Continue reading You Thought The ‘Summer Of Trump’ Was Strange?

Television That Has Shaped My Life

Some so-called experts say watching television (to excess) can be bad for childhood development. I've recently come up with a list of five people/programs/genres on the boob tube that have had a noticeable influence on my life -- then and now. You may agree or disagree with one or more of these..but those who know … Continue reading Television That Has Shaped My Life