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December 15, 1939 – The motion picture Gone With The Wind, starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh, had its world premiere in Atlanta on this date. It was the first movie premiere ceremony to be televised. The governor of Georgia proclaimed the day a state holiday in commemoration of the event and the holiday celebrationsContinue reading “Gone With The Wind”

December 15, 1968 –Philadelphia Eagles fans, and for that matter, all Philadelphia sports fans, have a long reputation for being exceptionally hostile, with plenty of individual instances to show for it. Philadelphia Eagles fans pelted Santa Claus with snowballs on this date. The “real” Santa Claus who was supposed to appear was stuck in aContinue reading “The shame lives on.”

December 15, 1966 –Walt Disney, alleged neo-nazi, commie hater, union-buster and child pornography lover died on this day. And he’s not a giant frozen popicle in Cinderella’s Castle nor buried beneath the Pirates of the Caribbean ride! Let us compare of two of the modern era’s finest and most influential artists: Georges Seurat (December 2,Continue reading “Another moment of edifying culture”

December 15, 1954 –As part of the new Disneyland TV show, Davy Crockett, Indian Fighter, starring Fess Parker premiered on ABC-TV on this date. It is often considered the first miniseries. This and the following episodes were filmed in color at a ranch in California and a Native American reservation in North Carolina. Though originallyContinue reading “Davy Crockett”

I actually first picked up an ukulele before I picked up a guitar. – Dick Dale Let’s make everyone a little happier – tonight’s theme is a Uke Xmas Mele Kalikimaka Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters – Carol of the Bells Jake Shimabukuro – Last Christmas Cynthnia Lin – We Wish You A MerryContinue reading “If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place.”

December 14, 1900 –Max Planck published his theory of quantum mechanics, which is often considered one of the most radical scientific discoveries of the 20th Century, on this date. It’s even more radical than the belief in the collection of Turkish union dues or statements made by the ex-president. Max Planck was working in aContinue reading “Max Planck and Quantum Mechanics”

December 14, 1969 –Michael Jackson and the rest of The Jackson 5 made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on this date. The Jackson Five performed Sly and the Family Stone’s Stand, Smokey Robinson’s Who’s Loving You, and their first hit single I Want You Back.

The Halcyon Days of yore, begin today, a week before the winter solstice and end a week after. According to legend, this two-week period is associated with unusually calm seas; hence the common meanings of halcyon as ‘quiet‘ or ‘peaceful‘ and by extension, ‘prosperous.’

The gentlemen from Bensonhurst were so moved by our themes concerning Frank and Dino that after much stregga and threatened ‘kisses of death’, I have be persuaded (strong armed) by those gentlemen to have another Mobbed Up Christmas this year. (This is not to say that any of these singers are in anyway associated withContinue reading “It’s the eight year in a row”

December 13, 2008 –Beyonce’s song, Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) hit #1 on the Billboard charts on this date. The video has become an internet phenomenon with thousands of homemade versions posted on YouTube. Beyoncé explained to The Sunday Times May 10, 2009 that the idea for the promo was a 1960s filmContinue reading “All the Single Ladies”