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January 24, 1947 –Well, first of all, let me say that I might have made a tactical error in not going to a physician for 20 years. Warren William Zevon, singer-songwriter and musician, was born on this date. (Last year, Warren was finally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the categoryContinue reading “Warren William Zevon”

As concerns mount over the potential for the deep freeze and some major snow for the Tri-State Area this weekend, remember the number one thing you should do this afternoon – Load up on wine and spirits! You might be snowed in with your family this weekend. Seriously though – shop this afternoon for yourContinue reading “Helpful tips in preparing for the Snow Apocalypse:”

and sometimes even his name The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association (WIMA) established today as National Handwriting Day back in 1977, in order to celebrate John Hancock’s birthday (who was born on January 12th, so go figure,) one of our Founding Fathers, as well as the first signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Most peopleContinue reading “A signature always reveals a man’s character –”

January 23, 2003 –The pilot episode of Mythbusters premiered on The Discovery Channel on this date. Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are known for not being friends off-set. Savage has admitted this freely, but stresses that the two of them got along well enough professionally (it was Jamie Hyneman who recommended Adam Savage as co-hostContinue reading “Bunkies, don’t try this at home”

January 23, 1948 – John Huston’s classic film, Treasure of Sierra Madre, starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt opens in NYC on this date. John Huston stated that working with his father on this picture and his dad’s subsequent Oscar win were among the favorite moments of his life.

January 23, 1965 –Petula Clark’s song Downtown, hit No. #1 on the Billboard Charts on this date. This was Petula Clark’s first hit in the US, which was slow to discover her talents. In the UK, she was a star as a singer and as a television performer, where she was a regular on theContinue reading “When you’re alone and life is making you lonely”

January 22, 1977 –Wings‘ triple live album Wings Over America, recorded during the American leg of the band’s 1975–76 Wings Over the World tour, hits #1 on the Billboard Charts, in the US, on this date. Wings over America provided the total Paul McCartney experience. It showcased the full range of his musical skills asContinue reading “Wings Over America topped the charts”

January 22, 1971 –MGM held a special screening of the documentary of Joe Cocker’s 1970 US tour, Mad Dogs and Englishmen, on this date. The film was released later that March in the US. Joe Cocker found himself in the unusual position of having no band and several concert dates to play when his groupContinue reading “Mad Dogs and Englishman premiered”

National Hot Sauce Day is celebrated every year on January 22nd, a day dedicated to the world of spicy condiments, from fiery chili-based sauces to milder, flavorful varieties, (remember to grab some milk, just in case it’s a little too spicy.) I wonder how Sean Evans is celebrating the day.

January 22, 1968 –The comedy show Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In, hosted by Dan Rowan and Dick Martin, first aired on it’s regularly scheduled night on NBC, on this date. One of the trademarks of the series was the fast cutting that happened in between videotaped segments. Blackouts, one-liners and sketches were edited together in suchContinue reading “Look that up in your Funk & Wagnalls!”