Today is the 74th birthday of Patty Duke. There are so many films of hers that are incredible, so many very different films. The world
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Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980)
Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – “Enola Gay” (1980) There are a lot of songs on this list that sound infectious and poppy while conveying
Happy 73rd Birthday Patty Duke
Today is the 73rd birthday of Patty Duke. There are so many films of hers that are incredible, so many very different films. The world
Happy 92nd Birthday Christine Jorgensen
Today is the 92nd birthday of Christine Jorgensen. When confronted with people’s opinions about the gender identities of others, I often claim that they are
A Song A Day in May: 80s Nuclear War Anxiety
The Music I listened to and loved in the 80s had an influence on me, it’s undeniable. Along with the books I read, the television
Happy 118th Birthday Spencer Tracy
Today is the 118th birthday of the actor Spencer Tracey. Have you seen Adam’s Rib or Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner? or Woman of the Year?
Happy 88th Birthday Joanne Woodward
Today is the 88th birthday of the actor Joanne Woodward. Have you seen The Three Faces of Eve or The Long, Hot Summer? You must.
Happy 89th Birthday Fats Domino
Today is the 89th birthday of the musician Fats Domino. The world is a better place because he was in it and still feels the
Happy 87th Birthday James Dean
Today is the 87th birthday of James Dean. What is is about him that he has influenced so many people? Sixty years after his death, he
Happy 93rd Birthday Paul Newman
Today is the 93rd birthday of Paul Newman. I think (at least hope) that we all have a similar desire for our life, a sort of
Happy 86th Birthday Piper Laurie
Today is the 86th birthday of the Actress Piper Laurie. She has had an exceptionally long career, including one of my favorites Twin Peaks. The
Happy 79th Birthday Sal Mineo
Today is the 79th birthday of the 50’s actor Sal Mineo. He is probably best known for his role opposite James Dean in Rebel Without a
