Boomer TV Trivia: Trapper John, M.D.
Q1. Trapper John, M.D. is set in beautiful San Francisco, California. Where did the young surgeon Dr. George Alonzo "Gonzo" Gates (played by actor Gregory Harrison), live? Q2. What is…
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Celebrating Seniors - Children's Author Robert Munsch is 70
Beloved Canadian children's author Robert Munsch (OC) was born 70 years ago (1945) today in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the 4th of 9 children. On his website robertmunsch.com he recounts always writing…
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TV Trivia: Family Ties
Q1. Which famous movie actor portrayed Elyse Keaton's (Meredith Baxter-Birney) alcoholic brother on Family Ties? Q2. Which cast member of the Friends television show, had an earlier, recurring role on…
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Remembering William Randolph Hearst, Part 3 of 3
Ziegfeld Showgirl to Silent Film Star (Marion Davies as a Ziegfeld Girl, 1924 Yolanda Photo: Alfred Cheney Johnson) William Randolph Hearst was living in New York City in 1915 with…
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Farewell Fantasy Author Terry Pratchett
Prolific comic/fantasy author Terry Pratchett died last week on March 12 at the age of 66, of natural causes due to the progression of Alzheimer's Disease and aging. Terry leaves…
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Inspector Wexford Novelist Ruth Rendell
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and Baroness Rendell of Babergh, of Aldeburgh in the County of Suffolk, author Ruth Rendell left behind a rich legacy…
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Storyteller Susan Hill
Prolific British author and senior Susan Hill, celebrates her 73rd birthday today (born Feb 5 1942). Susan Hill is perhaps best known for writing the famous classic ghost story The Woman…
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