Category Archives: showbusiness

Probably Every Seniors’ Pipe Dream

Posted on June 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022) It isn’t often that a lottery scheme has a flaw in it. Jerry found that flaw which made WinFall the perfect vehicle for revitalization of a town, Evart, and the people therein. Dream big … Continue reading →

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Evidently, She had Secrets that She Didn’t Want Revealed

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Betty White (January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) To many Americans, she was a national treasure. And over the years, her smile was beguiling. But this woman was an actress, never forget that. Just to see, I looked at … Continue reading →

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Was He Born This Way or Did Life Make Him?

Posted on June 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Marty Life Is Short (2026) I’m not a fan of Martin Short. Some would consider that sacrilege. His SCTV family definitely think he’s the funniest Canadian comedian ever. Over-the-top, I would say. But what about the man, under those masks? … Continue reading →

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Hot August Night

Posted on June 5, 2026 by cdsmiller17

August 24, 1972 Originally, I was intending to do a comparison of this live album’s creation with Neil Diamond’s birth chart. It became quite clear (almost immediately) that this event was a one-of-a-kind. The Yod (Finger of God) pointing at … Continue reading →

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“I Am…I Said”

Posted on June 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Neil Diamond (January 24, 1941) I keep waking up to this song every morning since watching “Song Sung Blue” two weeks ago. To me, it’s a spiritual song, although disguised as an autobiographical story of not belonging to the West … Continue reading →

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The Final Gordon, Canada’s Original “Rowdyman”

Posted on May 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gordon Pinsent (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) Sometimes, peoples’ favourites come in threes: Gordon Lightfoot, Gordie Downie, and this man, Gordon Pinsent. (Of course, there’s also Gordie Howe, after all we are Canadian.) This birth time is on … Continue reading →

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Their Lead Singer was Tragically Hip

Posted on May 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gord Downie (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) Imagine being born three days before The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. That has to count for something, doesn’t it? Gord’s story is one of triumph and, ultimately, … Continue reading →

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“Thar’s [TV] Gold in Them Thar Hills”

Posted on May 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Yellowstone (2018 – 2024) Equals Bonanza (1959 – 1973) I woke up from my afternoon nap, yesterday, with the thought that Yellowstone (gold) was equivalent to Bonanza (of gold). I’d never put those two together before. So, I did a … Continue reading →

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No One Thought Lightning Could Strike Twice

Posted on March 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Man on the Run (2025) This documentary on Prime Video was suggested by a family member. I would have got around to it eventually, but the prompt moved the viewing forward by weeks, if not days. There’s something about history … Continue reading →

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Moment that Michael Jackson’s Life Changed Forever

Posted on February 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

At the Halfway Point of His Life (January 27, 1984) This is the image from last night’s TMZ broadcast Michael Jackson: 30 Fatal Seconds. I had written about this in the Man in the Mirror post I did earlier. Here’s … Continue reading →

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