The Russian royal family was having a really bad day – in a month that was particularly bad. On March 21, 1917, Nicholas II and his family were officially placed under arrest. It was a confused and confusing period, and the situation would only continue to deteriorate until the October Revolution (which actually took placeContinue reading “Today’s episode of Oh, that Wacky Russian Revolution:”
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Pick up after yourself
In honor of the start of spring, let us seriously consider spring cleaning – and the unfortunate fate of the Collyer brothers. Homer and Langley Collyer were well-to-do New Yorkers who grew up in a fashionable Harlem brownstone with their parents just before the turn of the 20th century. Despite both being college graduates, theContinue reading “Pick up after yourself”
We first tuned into WNYX
March 21, 1995 –We all get to spend Dave Nelson’s first day at WNYX when NewsRadio, starring Dave Foley, Phil Hartman, Maura Tierney and Andy Dick premiered on NBC-TV, on this date. Jon Lovitz appeared as three different characters in the series: 1. A guest appearance as a mental patient who befriends Bill McNeal, 2.Continue reading “We first tuned into WNYX”
Thoroughly Modern Millie premiered
March 21, 1967 – George Roy Hill’s musical spoof of the Roaring 20’s, Thoroughly Modern Millie, starring Julie Andrews, Mary Tyler Moore, James Fox, John Gavin, Carol Channing, and Beatrice Lillie, opened in NYC, on this date. The was the final theatrical movie of Beatrice Lillie. She was showing early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, andContinue reading “Thoroughly Modern Millie premiered”
Nearer to vital truth than history
Today is World Poetry Day. It’s a time to appreciate and support poets and poetry around the world. It is held on March 21 each year and is an initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Don’t You Wonder, Sometimes? – Emily Dickinson
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change
March 20, 1990 –Chrysalis Records released Sinead O’Connor’s second album, I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got, on this date. The single Nothing Compares 2 U, off the album (written by Prince,) propelled her to stardom. The title is a good representation of Sinéad’s ethos; the album made her very famous thanks to theContinue reading “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change”
I guess they had nothing better to do
March 20, 1985 –For some unknown reason, CBS TV decided revive Betty Boop in a TV special, The Romance Of Betty Boop, which aired on this date. (Koko the Clown, Bimbo, Grampy, Pudgy nor any other recurring characters from the original Fleischer cartoons appeared in this TV special.) According to the director Bill Melendez, theContinue reading “I guess they had nothing better to do”
Winky Dinky Dog! Winky – Dinky – Dog!
March 20, 1987 –Robert Townsend’s seminal satirical comedy Hollywood Shuffle, starring Robert Townsend and a whole bunch of the Wayan family premiered on this date. At the end of the film, Robert Townsend plays a flying black superhero. Six years later, he would star in The Meteor Man, about a flying black superhero.
Henrik Ibsen
March 20, 1828 –Let’s raise a toast of aquavit to the playwright Henrik Ibsen, born in Skien on this date. He was, at one point, a small-time cherry herring bootlegger and an assistant stage manager for a new theater, where it was his job to produce a new drama each year based on Norway’s gloriousContinue reading “Henrik Ibsen”
The earth laughs in flowers
Bunkies, believe it or not. Winter appears to be officially over. While you are attempting to balance those eggs and brooms today, remember that the Vernal Equinox occurred at 10:46 AM (EDT) this morning. That means it’s spring. This year, please don’t take off your clothes. Cautiously venture outside, come back in and have aContinue reading “The earth laughs in flowers”
The Haus of Dcaligari 