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Nothing unites Americans in quite the same way as standing around the water cooler, saying, “Did you see Lost last night? That was so cool.” Or debating whether Adam Sandler can actually, you know, act. (Our conclusion: not much.)
TV Show: Star Trek
“To boldly go where no man has gone before.” First, Star Trek split the infinitive. Then they split open the entertainment...
Read MoreFilm: The Verdict
Movie fans, and Paul Newman fans in particular, can debate his most outstanding role. For me, it’s his portrayal of recovering...
Read MoreActor: Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson has played some of the most fascinating roles in movie history. He’s been the Joker in Batman… J.J. Gittes in...
Read MoreTV Show: ESPN
Sure, ESPN has gotten a little too big for its broadcasting britches. Yes, it takes itself a tad too seriously. And certainly, it threatens...
Read MoreFilm: The Sound of Music
There aren’t many good musicals made anymore, probably because they don’t typically involve explosions, aliens, or extensive...
Read MoreKid Stuff: Sesame Street
Educational! Enlightening! Entertaining! Today’s Great American Things post is brought to you by the letter E. You probably...
Read MoreActress: Grace Kelly
There have been lots of beautiful women in Hollywood history who made great movie posters. Grace Kelly was a beautiful woman who actually...
Read MoreBook/Movie: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
For the first time, a listing covers both a book and a movie. Both are exceptionally good, and could be here separately. But that would be...
Read MoreTV Show: The Ed Sullivan Show
As befits the very earliest days of television, there couldn’t have been a simpler program format. Bring on a wide variety of acts,...
Read MoreActor: Robert Duvall
This man is an actor’s actor. Seldom has anyone had such a rich career and performed so many roles so flawlessly. And yet, when the...
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