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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,...
Read MoreMaxine, by Hallmark
“As far as I’m concerned,” Maxine says, “the perfect bra is a sweatshirt.” That’s the down-to-earth...
Read MoreNew 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...
Read MoreRosemary 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....
Read MoreSuper 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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreEmeril 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...
Read More“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...
Read MoreThe 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...
Read MoreTop 10 Steakhouses in America’s Steak Loving Cities
Regardless of how health conscious Americans become, there’s still no substitute for a great steak. I’d love to rank these...
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