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Man of La Mancha
“Let’s make a musical out of a 17th century book called Don Quixote.” (crickets) Well, they did – and Man of La...
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John Ford, Director
He developed a brand: “A John Ford Western.” Not all of his films fell into this genre, but a lot of them did. John Wayne,...
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Maxine, by Hallmark
“As far as I’m concerned,” Maxine says, “the perfect bra is a sweatshirt.” That’s the down-to-earth...
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New York Restaurant Week
I don’t want to confuse you, but New York Restaurant Week now lasts 20 days. It’s the twice-a-year celebration of dining out in...
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Rosemary Clooney
Yes, she’s the aunt of George Clooney. But Rosemary Clooney was a huge success in her own right, as both an actress and a singer....
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Super Bowl I
When Super Bowl XLVI kicks off today, the worldwide event will hardly resemble what the first Super Bowl looked like back in 1967. And...
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The Dakota, New York City
Yes, it’s where John Lennon lived when he was shot in 1980, and Yoko lives there still. But The Dakota’s history, beauty, and...
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Emeril Lagasse
How many celebrity chefs can you think of who have not one, but two catchphrases? During each show, you can count on him adding something...
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“Stand By Me,” Song
When Mike Stoller came up with the bass line that begins “Stand By Me,” he had one of his greatest moments as a composer. Then...
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The Nixon-Kennedy Debates
If you’re tired of the Republican Debate-o-the-Day (and who isn’t?), you can blame the incredible impact of the 1960 debates...
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