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January 28, 2016

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Celebrating Seniors - Alan Alda Turns 80

Alan Alda was named Alphonso Joseph D'Abruzzo when he was born on January 28, 1936 in New York City. (Alan Alda early 1960's Photo: Friedman-Abeles, New York) The multi-talented Alan Alda…

January 27, 2016

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Remembering Mordecai Richler: His Love Story

Today, January 27, is the anniversary of the Auschwitz Death Camp Liberation. It's also the same day that Jewish Canadian journalist, author and screenwriter Mordecai Richler was born on back…

January 26, 2016

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Celebrating Seniors - Scott Glenn is 75

Born Theodore Scott Glenn on January 26, 1941 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actor Scott Glenn almost did not survive his childhood. Below, a younger Scott Glenn near the beginning of his…

January 24, 2016

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Celebrating Seniors - Neil Diamond Turns 75 2of2

Neil Diamond, Part 2 of 2: 1973-2016 (Neil Diamond 2008 Photo: neal whitehouse piper | Flickr Some rights reserved) Neil Diamond continued to rack up Top 20 hits during the…

January 23, 2016

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Celebrating Seniors - Neil Diamond Turns 75 1of2

Neil Diamond, Part 1 of 2: 1941-1973 (Neil Diamond 1976 Photo: Jessie Eastland | Wikimedia CC 3.0) Musician and singer-songwriter Neil Diamond was born on January 24, 1941 in Brooklyn,…

January 21, 2016

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Celebrating Seniors - Dolly Parton Turns 70 pt 2of2

Dolly Parton Turns 70 Part 2: Crossover, Film & Business Success (1977-2015) (Dolly Parton with a friend's baby, 1983 Photo: Alan Light | Flickr Some rights reserved) Fresh off her cancelled…

January 19, 2016

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Celebrating Seniors - Dolly Parton Turns 70 pt 1of2

Dolly Parton Turns 70 Part 1: Tennessee Roots & Going Solo (1946-1976) (Dolly Parton 1977 Photo: RCA Records) Today baby boomer and American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton celebrates her 70th birthday.…

January 14, 2016

Biography,
Movies

Celebrating Seniors - Faye Dunaway is 75

Septuagenarian senior citizen and Bascom, Florida born actress (Dorothy) Faye Dunaway made her first appearance in the world on January 14, 1941. Below, a young Faye Dunaway at the beginning…

January 8, 2016

Biography,
Music

Celebrating Seniors - Little Anthony is 75

5 vintage videos from Little Anthony & The Imperials - Tears on My Pillow, Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop, I'm on the Outside Looking In, Goin' Out of My Head, and Hurt…

December 30, 2015

Biography,
Reading

Celebrating Seniors - Mercer Mayer is 72

Prolific children's author and illustrator Mercer Mayer was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on December 30, 1943, during World War II. His American Navy father moved the family to Honolulu,…