Category Archives: showbusiness

Together They Created Desilu Studios in 1950

Posted on April 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lucy and Desi (2022) We watched this documentary, last night. Their production company, Desilu, was a very successful collaboration, until it wasn’t. At the same time, their marriage followed a similar path. But what about these two individuals, separately? Lucille … Continue reading →

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Remember What I Said About Cycles Repeating?

Posted on April 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Redeeming Love (2022) A family member recommended this film on Netflix. We watched it last night. There is no more a depressing story than that of a prostitute in goldrush California times. As a film, it takes its time to … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Going to Live Forever

Posted on March 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Men’s Health The British are more open about masculine intimate details than Americans or Canadians. I’m not sure why, but I suspect it has to do with their actors being more in touch with their feminine side. Take an episode … Continue reading →

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During His Days of Wine and Roses…

Posted on March 24, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Jack Lemmon (February 8, 1925 – June 27, 2001) What was this deep, dark secret that Jack Lemmon had? Oh, surprise, surprise! A drinking problem. This birth chart is unreliable due to the time not being necessarily exact. Whoever decided … Continue reading →

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We’re Not Supposed to Mock the Dead…

Posted on March 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Ghosts (2021 – Present) We are almost through binge-watching the first season of Ghosts (the CBS version). I’ll bet that the BBC version is funnier, but this one has enough laughs to keep us amused. The following preview is from … Continue reading →

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To Rolling Stone, He’s the 4th Greatest Guitarist

Posted on March 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Eddie Van Halen (January 26, 1955 – October 6, 2020) It’s not often that one can get accurate birth and death details for a celebrated personality. Eddie Van Halen is the exception, for sure. And I’m coming to this individual … Continue reading →

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Did Her Mental State Finally Get the Better of Her Life?

Posted on March 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Anne Heche (May 25, 1969 – August 11, 2022) A Hollywood Medium YouTube video from E! showed up this morning, which suggests that bipolar disorder was a family trait inherited by Anne Heche from her maternal grandfather, Richard. Does her … Continue reading →

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The Voice of an Angel Silenced Too Soon?

Posted on March 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Karen Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) Ordinarily, I would have left Karen Carpenter to rest in peace. But, then videos of a young woman have surfaced which, astoundingly, have brought her singing voice back to life in … Continue reading →

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Will It Rain or Shine on St. Swithin’s Day?

Posted on March 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

One Day (2024) This show is described as a drama series. It certainly isn’t a lot of fun. A Romeo/Juliet style love story for the modern day. Dexter is a rich boy from London, Emma is a a poor girl … Continue reading →

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The Truth is in the Title

Posted on March 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

American Fiction (2023) Oh, boy, this is a clever satire on the state of American literary circles. Meet Monk: he’s a writer of fiction who gets no reviews, no awards and hardly any book sales. In frustration, he writes a … Continue reading →

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