Category Archives: showbusiness

Is the Social Experiment of Planet Earth Coming to an End?

Posted on May 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (1971) This post has been prompted by an article about the real life experiment that inspired this story. The parallels between rats and human society is uncanny. But it also hints at what … Continue reading →

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Did My Love of History Develop Because of This Actor?

Posted on May 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Richard Burton (as Henry VIII in “Anne of the Thousand Days”) 1969 Something tells me that I identify with the characters that Richard Burton portrayed in films, especially during the 1950’s and 1960’s. These historical lions from the past became … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Winner of American Idol 2021:

Posted on May 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Chayce Beckham (July 18, 1996) It seemed impossible to Chayce Beckham that he even made it to the auditions last year. Two weeks before the event, he wrote off his vehicle in a horrific crash. The accident ‘turned him around’ … Continue reading →

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Sorry, I Don’t Want to Spend Another Minute in This Bog

Posted on May 24, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Longmire (2012-2017) We started watching this Netflix series on the recommendation of Susan’s brother, a retired RCMP constable living in Alberta (where he worked during his career). This show is right up his alley: a police (sheriff) procedural in Wyoming, … Continue reading →

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If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again

Posted on May 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Legacy of Liz and Dick While the world was focused on The King and Ann-Margret, I was enchanted by this couple. I had seen them in “Cleopatra” and I could tell, even at age 14 (when I saw the … Continue reading →

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Who Do The King and the Crown Prince have in Common?

Posted on May 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Lisa Marie Presley (February 1, 1968) Elvis’ little princess grew up to be a beautiful woman, at least on the outside. Her life inside that head of hers might be a little messed up. And it is perfectly reasonable to … Continue reading →

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And What About Elvis’ “Other Woman”?

Posted on May 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Priscilla Ann Beaulieu (May 24, 1945) When Elvis met her, while serving in the US Army in Germany, Priscilla was only 14 years old. Elvis was 10 years older. Cradle robbing? But we must remember that Elvis was his mother’s … Continue reading →

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When The King Met “Thumper”

Posted on May 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret Meets Elvis (July 9, 1963) Her nickname was “Thumper” which is a hint at the juvenile relationship between Elvis and Ann-Margret. Their first meeting was on-set, but most sources are vague when it comes to the date and time: … Continue reading →

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Elvis’ One and Only True Co-Star

Posted on May 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret (April 28, 1941) They said to each other at the same time, when they were first introduced, “I’ve heard a lot about you.” Then they laughed. A good beginning of their 14 year friendship, and one year relationship. (As … Continue reading →

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And Now to Address the Elephant in the Room:

Posted on May 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Elvis Presley and Adam Lambert Ever since Adam Lambert showed up on American Idol, all those years ago, I’ve had this sneaking suspicion that he was Elvis Presley’s reincarnation. The timing of his birth (1982) four-and-a-half years after Elvis’ death … Continue reading →

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