Category Archives: showbusiness

On This Day in 1959

Posted on September 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bonanza Premieres (September 12, 1959) For the first two years, I never watched Bonanza on a consistent basis. Why? Because it aired at 7:30 pm on a Saturday night, and as any Canadian knows, that’s Hockey Night in Canada. But, … Continue reading →

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Meeting the “B Train” on Nantucket Island

Posted on September 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Perfect Couple (2024) This Netflix series is based on a book by Elin Hildebrand, published in 2018. In its original format, the death of the bride’s maid-of-honour is an accident, but in the series, it’s a murder. Every episode … Continue reading →

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When Memories are Long, and Resentments Linger

Posted on September 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Carpetbaggers (1964) I was just 14 when this film came out .It was based on a book by Harold Robbins, published in 1961. The timing was about a hundred years after the American Civil War. The term ‘carpetbagger’ derived … Continue reading →

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Maybe We Millers are a Significant Bunch of People

Posted on September 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lee Miller (April 23, 1907 – July 21, 1977) There’s a new Sky film out. It’s frankly an unglamourized look at the work of a model-turned-photojournalist during World War II. Having Kate Winslet play the lead role is probably an … Continue reading →

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Her “Hymne d’Amour” is Now a French Olympics’ Hit

Posted on August 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edith Piaf (December 19, 1915 – October 10, 1963) When Celine Dion sang this song during the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics this year, an old favourite of the French was resurrected. Today, Susan watched a YouTube video of … Continue reading →

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Their Debut Album, Before Fleetwood Mac

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Buckingham Nicks (September 5, 1973) Don’t laugh. I owned a copy of this album, before it became fashionable to do so. In fact, I have a photo of a friend looking at it, in my presence. As far as debut … Continue reading →

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It Took a (Greenwich) Village to Raise His Dander

Posted on August 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Positively 4th Street (July 29, 1965) Strange as it may seem, this is my favourite Bob Dylan song. And because it hit No. 1 in Canada, that may be the reason. At any rate, it’s a snarky comeback on something … Continue reading →

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This Song was the Making of The Monkees

Posted on August 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Last Train to Clarksville (July 25, 1966) It was intended to be a subtle anti war protest song, and it managed to get away with it, because no one noticed what it was about. Evidently, there was an air force … Continue reading →

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“I’m The Doctor”

Posted on August 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Who (Season 1 – 2024) I’ve watched the previous iterations of this character over the years, but this is the first time that the statement listed above was realistically delivered in such a way that I totally believe it … Continue reading →

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Injustice: This is the Story of “Hurricane”

Posted on August 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Rubin Carter (May 6, 1937 – April 20, 2014) I suppose that most of us would be completely in the dark about this man if it weren’t for Bob Dylan’s song, “Hurricane”. What drives a man to take up boxing … Continue reading →

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