Happy 40th birthday to NPR’s Morning Edition. We came close to never hearing the show.
Above, original staff member, Jay Kernis edits tape for Morning Edition in the late 1970s. George Geesey/NPR When I received an …
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“We’re now living in the era of the McConnell court.” Frontline explains in documentary, Supreme Revenge.
In what may be one of the best one-hour explainer videos in the recent history of PBS’ Frontline, producers go …
And then there was the time that I played a Secret Service Man—in a Ford commercial.
Baltimore. June 1988. Sandy Mislang produced the spot for W. B. Doner Advertising on behalf of their client, Baltimore–Washington Ford …
The Emmy Awards are this weekend. I share a memory of the Emmys and your printable ballot.
I was invited to join the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 1974 at age 24 when I was …
Sadly, the Paris Theatre has closed for business. I fell head-over-heels in love with Maggie Smith there.
I clicked on Gothamist this morning and was first startled and then saddened to learn that after 71 years, New …
Looking for photos that are copyright free—available to use and reuse? Don’t overlook loc.gov.
The Library of Congress (LOC) is a treasure trove of images. And many are available for you to download in …
Burger King created a buzz. Sadly, their offering turned out to be more UH-OH than Taco!
Jacob and I love tacos. From local fast food joints to top-shelf restaurants across the U.S., to street tacos sold …
It’s graduation season. Here’s sage advice—midcentury style—for the ambitious young man in the family.
So, Mr. Wiley, the hiring manager says: “How can a man expect to improve on a job if he won’t …
REVOLVER Gallery in West Hollywood has released its 2019 Andy Warhol Market Report. It’s impressive.
“Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art, and working is art, and …
Love a parade? This year you can watch New York City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade online. Here’s how.
Truth be told, I’ve a wee bit of the Irish in me. And, from time to time, I love pint …
Longest running scripted primetime TV show, The Simpsons renewed for two more seasons.
Remember Quantum Leap with Scott Bakula & Dean Stockwell? Doesn’t it seem like an eon since that show was on the …
Cleveland Museum of Art makes 30,000 works of art available for download, remix, and reuse.
The Cleveland Museum of Art announced on Wednesday, January 23, that it is now an Open Access institution, using the …
“got milk?” was a great ad campaign. It ran for 20 years. Trump’s take on it won’t play so well.
Based on this recently discovered spec ad, imitation may be the best form of flattery. But, satire—most often—isn’t.
You know Megan Mullally is hosting the Screen Actors Guild Awards, right? What to expect? Here’s a clue.
How much fun do you think this year’s SAG Awards will be? I’m thinking a laugh riot with some wonderfully …
Here’s your printable 2019 SAG Awards ballot along with the 25th Anniversary viewing guide.
On February 25, 1995, a much-loved performer walked to the podium on Universal Studios’ Stage 12 to open the inaugural …
Miracle on 34th Street; versions differ. Screen Directors Playhouse gives insight into Santa’s motives.
It’s always seemed odd to me that Santa Claus—Kris Kringle, in the 1947 movie Miracle on 34th Street—lifted his cane …
“Fake News” ruled the airwaves on the night of October 30, 1938. Here’s a recording of the broadcast.
The War of the Worlds, the 17th episode of the radio drama series The Mercury Theatre on the Air, was performed …
SAG-AFTRA President, Gabrielle Carteris, urges you to vote. And, in a civil, thoughtful way.
I’ve be a member of SAG-AFTRA for well over 40 years—in the 70s, I joined the unions—SAG and AFTRA were …
