by David Krell | Apr 14, 2017 | David Krell
It is the birthplace of The Star-Spangled Banner, the resting place of Edgar Allen Poe, and the place where a stadium constructed during the nostalgia-soaked 1980s defines the paradigm for retro ballparks. Baltimore. Petco Park, PNC Park, and several others, indeed,...
by David Krell | Mar 15, 2017 | David Krell
When Ronald Reagan pursued the presidency, Jack Warner, his former boss, said, “No, Jimmy Stewart for President. Ronald Reagan for best friend.” This story may be apocryphal a combination of political and Hollywood lore. Reagan, the nation’s 40th...
by David Krell | Apr 5, 2015 | David Krell
In the 1990s, NBC dominated with a powerful lineup of programs, including Seinfeld, Friends, and ER. Homicide: Life on the Street, while overflowing with quality scripts, story lines, and actors, did not bathe in the glitz factor of NBC’s other shows. Still,...
by David Krell | Mar 9, 2015 | David Krell
HBO’s drama series The Wire showcased Baltimore’s politicians, detectives, and drug dealers for five seasons with a multiracial cast, compelling story lines, and locations throughout Baltimore. Created by former Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon and...
