…tries to make a sow’s ear out of a silk purse, and fails abysmally. The Times, the WaPo, and many others opposed to Palin so believed their own fantasies about Palin that they were sure that the emails would validate … Continue reading →
Leonard B. Stern, the creator of Mad Libs, has died. I never thought about the fact that Mad Libs even had a creator, although of course it did. The classic Mad Libs were an integral part of my childhood, and … Continue reading →
Another icon from my youth gone. I’m not so sure I understood the plots of “Gunsmoke,” but I’m quite sure I enjoyed them, as well as characters Mr. Dillon, Chester, Miss Kitty, and Doc; the saloon, and all those storefronts. … Continue reading →
There is no question in my mind that, whether Ed Schultz is aware of it or not, that’s what was happening when he called Laura Ingraham a “right-wing slut.” Part of the humor of the old SNL bit was that … Continue reading →
During my recent bout with infirmity, I dusted off some old videotapes of the 1970 BBC series “The Six Wives of Henry VIII” and watched it. I had fond memories of it from my original viewing over forty years ago, … Continue reading →
From the inimitable Julia Child. Just a mite creepy (although peppy. And peepy.):
Continue reading →Okay, so sometimes I watch it. So sue me. And last night the results show—always milked for maximum drama—was more than usually dramatic because judge-favored songstress Pia got the boot from the viewers. Ah, America, ye of little judgment, according … Continue reading →
Those of you who are not into frivolity, skip this one. But as for me, I welcome the chance to watch Ralph Macchio, the long-ago “Karate Kid,” do a credible jive on “Dancing With the Stars.” He’s fun to watch. … Continue reading →
Those of you who are not interested in the topic, please avert your gaze. Here’s a slideshow of Oscar fashions, for those inclined to gaze. My summary: lots of feathers (a la “Black Swan?”), some of them very unfortunate. Lots … Continue reading →
Yes, the title is sarcastic. You can miss em if you want tonight, and you probably won’t be missing a thing except a few hours of boredom watching a bunch of self-satisfied, beautiful, but anorexic people congratulate themselves on their … Continue reading →
I watched “Jeopardy” last night to see what all the fuss was about Watson, the computer who’s been coolly cleaning the clocks of previous mega-winners Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. I don’t like Watson. Seems to me that, although his … Continue reading →
Did you watch the Grammys last night? I did. I happened to tune in after this old guy’s performance was over, but it apparently brought down the house: Mick Jagger is 67 years old. I would have pegged him for … Continue reading →