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Yesterday in History XVI

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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Keeping Up with the Kardashians?

Kim Kardashian, in Particular I sat next to her in my dream last night, as the whole Kardashian Klan was sitting down to dinner. I was polite; she was distracted. It was as if I were invisible, which I may … Continue reading

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Crossing Over with…

John Edward (October 19, 1969) I’ve been a fan of John Edward from 2000 (and, yes, we got to watch this TV program in England). The delivery is rapid-fire, with seemingly impossible hits, and some delayed misses, and plenty of … Continue reading

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The Evolution of the Long Island Medium

Theresa Caputo (June 10, 1967) This is the story of a girl from Hicksville who makes good in the reality TV world of American mediums. Like Dolly Parton, Theresa Caputo is no dumb blonde. It’s an instantly recognizable look. Although … Continue reading

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Life After Death with…

Tyler Henry (January 13, 1996) Have you ever wanted to be read by a medium clairvoyant? It’s not as hard as you think: just sign up here, and Tyler Henry will (eventually) come to your place (of choosing) and read … Continue reading

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Harsh Reality: “That’s Some Loaded Toast!”

‘Oprah with Meghan and Harry’ TV Special on CBS A no-holds barred take down of the British Royal Family was always going to be fascinating viewing, but I wasn’t expecting such candor from the participants. In a way, Meghan got … Continue reading

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The True Story Behind One of Television’s Greatest Frauds

Quiz (2020) It strikes me as ironic that the date that the original TV show taping was exactly two days before Nine-Eleven. (And I was still in Canada, not getting back to the UK until the following Friday.) Makes me … Continue reading

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Music as a Shortcut to Our Souls

The Sun on Season Four of “The Masked Singer” There’s one week to go before the last three contestants are unmasked and the winner is announced. To be sure, it’s a very strange and almost demonic, program, but it has … Continue reading

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Happy (Belated) 40th Birthday Wishes!

Kim Kardashian (October 21, 1980) Do you think this is the real reason for my dream two nights ago? I wasn’t aware of her birth date, so it wasn’t something conscious in me of knowledge of her 40th birthday. Anyway, … Continue reading

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Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad…

In the Search for Fame and Fortune Three reality TV shows featuring singing contestants concluded their latest seasons during the same week. The finalists were stacked in favour of the boys (at a rate of four-to-one) in each show. Two … Continue reading

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