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Smokey Robinson
Smokey Robinson and Berry Gordy, Jr. have each had a tremendous impact on the other’s career. Gordy liked Smokey’s group...
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Ashman and Menken, Songwriters
It’s very possible you’ve never heard of Ashman and Menken. But I’m a huge fan. I’m especially awed by the lyrical...
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The Incandescent Light Bulb
From the start of this blog, and for more than 840 posts, I’ve been adamant that Great American Things should not have political...
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Dr. Strangelove
Stanley Kubrick was a groundbreaking, visionary director. So it’s not easy to select his greatest movie, but it would be hard...
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Emily Dickinson
Not often we go back to the 19th century for our selections, so when we do, you know it must be worthy. Certainly, Emily Dickinson is one...
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Thanksgiving Day Football
In addition to the blessings for which we are grateful on Thanksgiving, here’s one more in 2011: Thank goodness the Detroit Lions are...
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Taylor Swift
Hasn’t been a couple of weeks for Taylor Swift, has it? On Nov. 9, she’s chosen Entertainer of the Year in the CMA Awards. Then...
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Ginger Rogers
The all-time greatest quote about Ginger Rogers, comparing her to partner Fred Astaire: “Sure he was great, but don’t forget...
Read MoreThe Alamo
General Antonio López de Santa Anna finally captured the Alamo on March 6, 1836. Tony thought he was putting an end to the battle for...
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A Chorus Line
A Chorus Line was the first play I ever saw on Broadway. It was in the mid-80s, I think, in the middle of its streak of 6,137...
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