A personal reflection on 50s TV lamps. If we had one we were progressive—if not we’d go blind.
Her aluminum Christmas tree with a color wheel, pole lamps, low-back sectional sofas . . .
History
I once went to a Young Republicans party in LA’s tony Hancock Park. It was a lesson learned.
In the 1970s and ’80s, I had a friend named Ken—a rabid Republican and a bank VP. His politics tested …
A Dog Day Afternoon, a blog post, an mp3 file, and AI … What an intriguing exploration.
To me, AI is at the same time wonderfully promising and dreadfully frightening …
Here’s the first known motion picture of a solar eclipse—shot by a British magician in 1900.
Sabrina Imbler writes that the British magician successfully captured the first-ever footage …
Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Here’s a greeting and wee gift from me to you.
I have a personal sense of “What Christmas Is” is about. To me, he’s saying that we …
For sale: NASA Voyager’s Golden Record master tape. Video with Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan.
When I saw this lot, my eyes grew as big as saucers. I was too young to read when …
You—yes, you—can nominate your favorite films to be added to the National Film Registry.
You can nominate films of any genre. The films should be aesthetically, culturally, or …
Paul Newman’s new movie had just opened, yet he was upset about a quart of Jack.
When stars complain, even corporate giants listen. Their officers may not believe the …
Cabaret news. New York’s Tony Award-winning 54 Below granted non-profit status.
Ten years before I started taking the IRT from my apartment on the upper west side to CBS 52 …
Watching an early scene from All About Eve, something on the wall seemed familiar.
Have you ever watched a film and wondered why something about a particular scene made it feel …
Toko Shinoda’s long life was as extraordinary and enduring as her groundbreaking art.
John saw me studying the piece and tilting my head like a curious cat to see it from different angles …
Built 120 years ago, New York’s vacant Flatiron Building was just sold at auction.
Oh, and another thing: When the building opened for business, it had no restrooms for women …
As a Kansas family, watching I Love Lucy was together time; decades later, I directed Desi Arnaz.
He challenged me. I felt my scrotum shrink to the size of a raisin as I called, “take ten, everyone” …
“I don’t have any idea, Frank. Little Stevie said he found it on something called UHF.”
I love this photo of doleful little me. And over the years, I’ve had a lot of fun reimagining what …
Trump’s tax returns are revealing. They tell me he must have studied under Leona at HU.
It sure looks as though Trump took classes at the school of Only Little People Pay Taxes …
At New York’s Rockefeller Center, details are everywhere, even the door handles.
Architect Adam Rolston takes us on a walking tour of Rockefeller Center, exploring the …
“Over my cold, dead body!” Holdouts in New York City buildings, a video explainer.
I found this video on Viewing NYC. If you love NYC as I do, you’ll enjoy it. Let’s say you …
When neon signs fail: A luxury hotel in NYC became labeled, briefly, as a house of ill repute.
It was a cold, snowy winter evening in New York City. I was walking home from my Banker’s Trust Co. …
BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical—Broadway opening date and theatre announced.
Earlier this month, I wrote about investing in Broadway shows and our support for BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical (BTTF). …
The Library of Congress’ online store has clever yet affordable gifts for all of your bookish friends.
I’m always on the lookout for gifts for my friends and many of mine are avid readers, writers, teachers, and …