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What About Bob? (1991)

Bob Wiley is . . . different. He’s beyond nervous, he’s beyond neurotic. The man needs serious professional help, and when he comes to see Dr. Leo Marvin, that’s what he thinks he’s getting. Dr. Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss) is sure that with regularly scheduled office visits, he can get Bob (Bill Murray) on the right track, but he’s on his way to the lake for vacation. He’ll take care of Bob when he gets home. What Dr. Marvin does not expect is for Bob to follow him out to the lake, get himself invited to stay with the family, and … Continue reading →

Throwdown! With Bobby Flay

If you enjoy watching the Food Network, you have probably seen one of America’s premiere chefs – Bobby Flay. He has been the star of six Food Network shows (Hot Off the Grill with Bobby Flay, Grillin & Chillin, FoodNation, Boy Meets Grill, BBQ with Bobby Flay, and Throwdown!) in addition to appearing on the Iron Chef America series. Bobby started his culinary career at a very young age. Working in Joe Allen’s New York City restaurant at age 17, Allen was so in awe of Bobby’s culinary skills that he paid Bobby’s tuition to the French Culinary Institute. Bobby … Continue reading →

Larry Hagman Dies at 81

Actor Larry Hagman passed away yesterday due to complications from throat cancer. He was 81. If you are close to my age (49), you may remember first seeing Hagman as Capt. Tony Nelson in “I Dream of Jeannie,” a slightly dumb, but popular show that ran from 1965 until 1970. Before that, he had appeared on television in shows such as “Sea Hunt” and “The Defenders,” but it was really “I Dream of Jeannie” that put Hagman on the map. After “Jeannie” ended, Hagman bounced around television, appearing in “Ellery Queen,” “Barnaby Jones,” and “The Rockford Files” while starring in … Continue reading →

Crooner Andy Williams Dies at 84

Singer Andy Williams died this week of bladder cancer at his home in Branson, Missouri. He was 84. Williams started his career in the late ‘30s when he sang with his brothers as part of the Williams Brothers quartet. At the time, Williams was just 11, which may have been the reason he promoted the Osmond Brothers later in his career. By 1952, the quartet broke up, although they would reunite every year to appear on Williams’ show. Williams’s solo career took off when he began appearing as a regular on “Tonight Starring Steve Allen.” He had many successful singles, … Continue reading →

Maria Shriver’s Family Tree

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Maria Shriver has been in the news lately in regards to her divorce from former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger. I remembered that she was a news anchor for NBC before becoming California’s First Lady when Arnold was elected Governor. I had forgotten, however, that she is a Kennedy. Since I didn’t remember that Maria Shriver was part of the Kennedy family, I thought perhaps that other people may have, too. Politically, it is somewhat strange to think about. Members of the Kennedy family are Democrats, and her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a Republican. I thought it would be interesting … Continue reading →

“Dallas” Returning to Primetime

My mom’s upcoming birthday could prove to be an even happier day for her mom. My grandmother was a die-hard “Dallas” fan. For years during my childhood our Friday nights together consisted of dinner, “Dallas” and dessert of warm tapioca pudding. When the popular primetime soap went off the air in 1991 my grandmother’s Friday nights were never the same. Who knew she would have to wait nearly 20 years to see J.R., Bobby, Sue Ellen and the rest of the Ewing clan reunite? If she can hang in there until my mom’s birthday on November 8th she will be … Continue reading →

Summer Fun-—More Wild and Wacky Family Friendly Festivals

Where can you spend long summer days watching mermaids stroll down the street, viewing grown men spit watermelon seeds 100 feet into the air or snapping pictures of ladies bobbing for pig’s feet? Believe it or not some of these wacky events could be taking place in your own backyard. Tis the season for hometown summer festivals and some are far more creative than others. Check out the following wild and wacky family friendly events designed to infuse some fun into your ordinary summer: GEORGIA On July 5th East Dublin, Georgia becomes a hotbed for rednecks. Thousands of hearty souls … Continue reading →

Celeb News: Pregnancy, Surgery, and Retirement

After weeks of speculation singer Gwen Stefani has confirmed she is expecting another baby with her rock star husband Gavin Rossdale. Actually, Stefani hasn’t said a word about her pregnancy, but relentless reporters were finally able to extract the news from Rossdale’s father and the celebrity baby bump watch began. Britain’s “The Sun” is reporting that the singer is 13 weeks pregnant and is due in late July or early August. Stefani and Rossdale already have a son, Kingston Rossdale, who turns two in May. The 38-year-old blonde songstress has made no secret that she wanted to add to her … Continue reading →

Straight Talk (1992)

In the comedy “Straight Talk,” Dolly Parton stars as Shirlee Kenyon, a woman who’s seen some hard times and learned her lessons from them. When her live-in boyfriend announces that he really doesn’t have any intentions of getting married, she realizes that she can do a lot better. Quitting her job as a dance instructor, she packs up and comes to Chicago, where she hits the pavement. But finding a job in the big city isn’t as easy as she thought it would be. Pausing to collect her thoughts on a bridge one day, she digs in her purse and … Continue reading →

Sister Act (1992)

Whoopi Goldberg stars in “Sister Act,” a hysterical movie about showgirls, nuns, and what happens when they meet up. Dolores van Cartier (Goldberg) has been singing in a nightclub owned by her boyfriend, who is a gangster, unbeknownst to her. When she goes back to his office after her performance one night, she witnesses a mob hit and runs for her life. She testifies to the police, but her boyfriend is looking for her and she has to go into hiding to save her life. Lt. Souther, the officer in charge of her case, arranges for her to stay in … Continue reading →