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Andy Williams – memorable songs (Videos)

Andy Williams captured me at my eighth grade graduation dance.  I danced with Jerri to the Williams rendition of “Moon River.”  I remember thinking that life could not get any better – and as it turns out – it did not.  All of that aside, Andy Williams came into the lives of millions over the […]

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Who’s On First, Abbott and Costello video

Talking movies have been around for less than 100 years. The pioneers of comedy set the stage, if you will, for generations to follow. Abbott and Costello perfected the art of a straight man with a buffoonish clown. Their act “Who’s On First” is a classic that never wears out. Bud Abbott and Lou Costello […]

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NBC Fails the Olympic Opening Ceremony

NBC has completely failed in their presentation of the opening ceremony of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China. A masterfully choreographed 2,008 drummers, rhythmically moving in unison, were to cast a staggering effect of art in motion. NBC thinks they are at an NFL game and demonstrated how many cameras they have on the floor […]

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John Edwards – Craig, Clinton, Delay

So John Edwards has admitted that he had an extra marital affair. Is this important? Possibly. The admission will definitely affect his box seats at the Democratic Convention. But is this event any different, more or less important than other travesties of silliness by other public figures. John Edwards ran for President but failed to […]

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