October 6, 1967 – Kirk, Scott, McCoy and Uhura enter a parallel universe in the Star Trek episode Mirror, Mirror, which aired on this date. It took about a month to complete this particular episode. After filming had begun, BarBara Luna was diagnosed with strep throat. Since the script called for Capt. Kirk to kissContinue reading “Look for Spocks’ outrageous Van Dyke”
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Whether or not you want to acknowledge this –
The start of Hanukkah begins in 69 days – and Christmas begin in 80 days! Bunkies, try to do something to get off the naughty list! Or hope that Hanukkah Harry will come through with the gifts.
It’s always tea-time
Today is Mad Hatter’s Day. The Mad Hatter wore a top hat on the front of which a slip of paper with reads “10/6.” The 10/6 refers to the cost of a hat — 10 shillings and 6 pence, and later became the date and month to celebrate Mad Hatter Day. (Except since the MadContinue reading “It’s always tea-time”
To juice or not to juice
October 5, 2001 –Barry Bonds hit his 71st & 72nd Home Runs, on this date, beating Mark McGuire’s prior record. He went on the hit 73 for the season and is still the current record holder. Mr Bonds’ (as well as Mr McGuire’s) record is tarnished because it is believed that they were on theContinue reading “To juice or not to juice”
What does the phrase to “86” something mean?
One theory suggests it comes from New York’s 86 Bedford Street, where police would call speakeasies and tell them to “86” (get rid of) the customers, who would then exit through the backdoor on that street. 86 is also one of many codes once used by soda fountain employees to communicate quickly among themselves. CodeContinue reading “What does the phrase to “86” something mean?”
The secret word was “WALL”
October 5, 1950 – You Bet Your Life, hosted by Groucho Marx with his announcer George Fenneman, premiered on NBC-TV on this date. Its’ run lasted 11 years. Not to creep you out but every single person in that audience is dead yet you’ve hear them your entire life – most of the canned laughterContinue reading “The secret word was “WALL””
It really was something completely different
October 5, 1969 – The British Empire had been on a long slow decline for many years. The last flourish of that dying world power happened on this date – Monty Python’s Flying Circus made its debut on BBC-TV. The Pythons did almost all of their own stunts, including Graham Chapman (a qualified mountaineer) readingContinue reading “It really was something completely different”
When was the lst time you thought about the Funky Bunch?
October 5, 1991 –Marky Mark & the Funky Bunch’s (featuring Loleatta Holloway) single, Good Vibrations, went to No. 1 on the Billboard Charts on this date. This samples Love Sensation, a 1980 song by the disco singer Loleatta Holloway, who sings on this with Marky Mark. Dan Hartman received royalties from Good Vibrations because heContinue reading “When was the lst time you thought about the Funky Bunch?”
It all started with this
October 5, 1962 –Parlophone Records released the Beatles first single, Love Me Do, in England on this date. (The B side was, P.S., I Love You.) Despite their UK success, the group had a lot of trouble getting attention in America. Parlophone’s US counterpart, Capitol Records, wouldn’t release Love Me Do, figuring it would flop.Continue reading “It all started with this”
It’s not the answer, but it’s worth a shot
Today is National Vodka day. While it’s not my first choice of drink – I’m not one to pass up the chilled neutral spirit. Whatever brand you drink, it always taste better fresh out of the freezer. And if you’re endorsing a brand – stay on point. (Yes, they may quote me on that, I’dContinue reading “It’s not the answer, but it’s worth a shot”
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