Category Archives: showbusiness

Please “Axe” the Use of the Word ‘Ask’…

Posted on July 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Bennie Thompson (January 28, 1948) You’d think a politician would take elocution lessons, especially when his biggest role is the Chairman of the televised January 6th Select Committee hearings in Washington, D.C. Bennie Thompson has a vocal tick that is … Continue reading →

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When His Need for Speed Turned Deadly, Too

Posted on June 30, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Paul Walker (September 12, 1973 – November 30, 2013) Do you think James Dean and Paul Walker are connected? Besides them both dying in a Porsche, that is. Let’s look at Paul, first: The timing is supposedly from Paul’s birth … Continue reading →

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Homelessness: an Incentive to Succeed?

Posted on June 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) For some reason, I avoided watching this film until last weekend. I always wondered why. I suspect it was the basis of the storyline: a man and his five-year-old son trying to succeed in a … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History XVI

Posted on June 24, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Nik Wallenda Crosses the Grand Canyon (June 23, 2013) On this day in 2013: Nik Wallenda becomes the first man to successfully walk across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. The previous June, I had watched Nik Wallenda cross Niagara … Continue reading →

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The Day Elvis Met Col. Tom Parker

Posted on June 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

February 6, 1955 As I’m sure you are all aware, there’s a new Elvis biopic coming out tomorrow in most theatres. First of all, let’s meet the Colonel: Tom Parker (June 26, 1909 – January 21, 1997) This birth time … Continue reading →

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Conspiracy Theories: This Man Saw Red, Everywhere

Posted on June 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Joseph McCarthy (November 14, 1908 – May 2, 1957) When I asked myself the question, “Who does Alex Jones remind you of?” I immediately thought of Joseph McCarthy. Not because of his loud voice, or his dramatic performances, but because … Continue reading →

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There’s Never Been a Bullhorn Like This One:

Posted on June 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Alex Jones (February 11, 1974) Love him or hate him, Alex Jones‘ voice has been he(a)rd by millions of Americans in a cattle call to bring ‘truth’ to the masses. In his eyes, there are literally millions of conspiracy theories, … Continue reading →

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Just Don’t Compare Trump to Nixon: He Doesn’t Like It

Posted on June 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Watergate: Blueprint for a Scandal (2022) We’ve been watching this limited CNN series for the past week. None of it is new, except for linking Donald Trump’s actions to those of Richard Nixon in 1972. The common denominator is insecurity. … Continue reading →

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Regrets, He Had a Few…

Posted on June 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

David Cassidy (April 15, 1950 – November 21, 2017) When a person is contemporary to one’s self, there is a certain amount of feeling, “So, what’s the big deal? Just because your father was a big star, doesn’t mean you … Continue reading →

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What We Saw was What We Got

Posted on June 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) I was a fan, ever since he first appeared on American television as the Hippy-Dippy Weatherman. My only claim to fame as his fan was passing him once while walking through … Continue reading →

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