The Conan Interview

I did a deep search of this blog because I was absolutely convinced I had already posted this interview on Wentyworld. But, turns out I didn’t. It’s not like people haven’t had the chance to hear it…I’ve posted it 14 ways from Sunday. But, for those who haven’t heard it, and since Conan is having … Continue reading The Conan Interview

The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hours: “Lucy Takes A Cruise To Havana”

“I Love Lucy” is eternal. Its six seasons and 180 episodes have been in reruns for 75 years…there’s an “all-I Love Lucy” channel on Pluto TV. The complete series has been released on VHS, DVD, Blu-Ray, Paramount Plus and will certainly be available on whatever the next way of disseminating entertainment ends up being. Lucy … Continue reading The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hours: “Lucy Takes A Cruise To Havana”

SCRIPT: “Hot Seat”

In 2013 (at least, I’m reasonably certain it was 2013) the Main Street Players community theater group here in Alliance presented a variety show spotlighting classic sketches from “The Carol Burnett Show”. In one sketch I played Andy Hardy (“It’s because I’m short, I know.” -Davy Jones). In an “As The Stomach Turns” episode I … Continue reading SCRIPT: “Hot Seat”

No Wire Hangers…Ever!

I read an interesting book today called “With Love, Mommie Dearest” by A. Ashley Hoff. It’s about the creation and legacy of the motion picture “Mommie Dearest.” “Mommie Dearest”, if you aren’t familiar, is a movie based on a book written by screen actress Joan Crawford’s adopted daughter Christina. Joan Crawford, you see, was….nuts. She … Continue reading No Wire Hangers…Ever!