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South Pacific, www.greatamericanthings.net

South Pacific, Musical

Posted by on Aug 15, 2012 in Featured, Theater | Comments Off on South Pacific, Musical

When James Michener wrote his Pulitzer Prize-winning book Tales of the South...

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hael Phelps, www.greatamericanthings.net

Michael Phelps

Posted by on Aug 6, 2012 in Featured, Sports | Comments Off on Michael Phelps

Don’t you wish the man, the American, who’s now indisputably the...

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Sidney Lumet, www.greatamericanthings.net

Sidney Lumet, Director

Posted by on Jul 26, 2012 in Director, Featured | Comments Off on Sidney Lumet, Director

In any field, there are huge talents that never quite get their due. At any...

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I Who Have Nothing, www.greatamericanthings.net

“I (Who Have Nothing)”

Posted by on Jul 24, 2012 in Featured, Songs | Comments Off on “I (Who Have Nothing)”

I’ve always loved this song. It’s a little melodramatic, sure. But...

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Nabs, www.greatamericanthings.net

Nabs

Posted by on Jul 19, 2012 in Featured, Food | Comments Off on Nabs

Now, I understand the traditional term “Nabs” for peanut butter...

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Sly and the Family Stone, www.greatamericanthings.net

Sly and the Family Stone

Posted by on Jul 10, 2012 in Featured, Singer | Comments Off on Sly and the Family Stone

Sly and the Family Stone made some great music. They were trend setters both in...

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Yankee Doodle Dandy, www.greatamericanthings.net

Yankee Doodle Dandy, 1942 Film

Posted by on Jul 4, 2012 in Featured, Film | Comments Off on Yankee Doodle Dandy, 1942 Film

On anyone’s list of the most patriotic films has to be Yankee Doodle...

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Phil Hartman, www.greatamericanthings.net

Phil Hartman

Posted by on Jun 25, 2012 in Actor, Featured | Comments Off on Phil Hartman

For eight seasons, Phil Hartman was Mr. Versatility on Saturday Night Live....

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Lake Tahoe, www.greatamericanthings.net

Lake Tahoe

Posted by on Jun 21, 2012 in Featured, Travel | Comments Off on Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe is located between Nevada and California, and is ringed with small...

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Garth Brooks, www.greatamericanthings.net

Garth Brooks

Posted by on Jun 18, 2012 in Featured, Singer | 2 comments

It’s unusual for anyone to quit while at the very top of their...

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