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February 15, 1979 –There’s no real reason to post this except that it really occurred – The Temple City Kazoo Orchestra appeared on the Mike Douglas Show, on this date. (In case you don’t know, members Harold Bronson and Richard Foos are the founders of Rhino Records.)

February 15, 1975 –Linda Ronstadt’s song You’re No Good went to No. # 1 on the Billboard charts on this date. This song had been around for a while before Linda Ronstadt took it to the top of the chart. It was originally recorded by Dee Dee Warwick in 1963. Her version was produced byContinue reading “You’re No Good topped the charts”

February 14, 1962 – First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, with her breathless voice, takes television viewers on a tour of the White House, on CBS TV, on this date. (Haven’t you always found it strange that Marylin Monroe and Jackie Kennedy basically had the same voice?) It was estimated that hundreds of millions of people sawContinue reading “Tour of The White House”

February 14, 1931 – Universal Pictures released Tod Browning’s horror classic, Dracula, on this date. A Spanish-language version, Drácula, was filmed at night on the same set at the same time, with Spanish-speaking actors.

February 14, 1987 –The Bon Jovi song, Livin’ On A Prayer, hit No. 1 on this date. Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora wrote this with Desmond Child, a prolific songwriter who was brought in by the record company to give them a more commercial sound like he did for Kiss on I Was MadeContinue reading “They did alright Living on a Prayer”

All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt. While you’re drink your Valentine Day cocktail alone, opine upon this – When Rome was first founded, wild and bloodthirsty wolves roamed the woods around the city. They often attacked and mauled and even devoured Roman citizens—which, incidentally, is why theContinue reading “If you have only one smile in you give it to the people you love.”

February 13, 1972 –Bob Fosse’s film version of the musical Cabaret, starring Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey opened on this date. The character of Sally Bowles was based on Jean Ross, an aspiring actress, singer, and writer who had an abortion while working as a cabaret singer in Weimar Berlin. Ross was displeasedContinue reading “Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!”

Today is World Radio Day. World Radio Day raises awareness about the importance of radio and strengthens networking among broadcasters and listeners. Now in its 13 year, the celebration is bigger than ever. This year’s theme, “Radio and Climate Change,” emphasizes how radio can improve the coverage of one of today’s most urgent global challenges.Continue reading “Everybody’s restless and they’ve got no place to go”

February 13, 1932 –The Our Gang short, Free Eats premiered on this date. This marked the introduction of George “Spanky” McFarland to the Our Gang comedies. Spanky McFarland’s career lasted a decade, approximately, as his career at Our Gang concluded in 1942 short, Unexpected Riches.

February 13th, 1966 –The Rolling Stones returned for their third appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on this date. Their performances had been taped the day before.