The Abbott and Costello Show premiered

December 5, 1952 –The local New York City affiliate of CBS-TV, WCBS begin carrying The Abbott and Costello Show on this date. During filming, one camera was always kept on Lou Costello because he was constantly improvising. The funniest bits of business were then edited into the episode whether they had anything to do withContinue reading “The Abbott and Costello Show premiered”

… and on earth peace, good will toward men

Today is the start of the Second Week of Advent. The theme of this week is that it is the week of Peace. The old ladies, saying rosaries in the back of church (to whom I turn to in all matters of religious instruction) tell me that this week is supposed to remind us thatContinue reading “… and on earth peace, good will toward men”

Family Affair topped the charts

December 4, 1971 –The Sly and the Family Stone song, Family Affair, reached no. 1 on the Billboard charts on this date. Sly & the Family Stone was indeed a family affair, with Sly Stone’s younger siblings, brother Freddie and sister Rosie, all part of the band. The rest of the group, including bass playerContinue reading “Family Affair topped the charts”