by David Krell | Apr 22, 2015 | David Krell
Today is Earth Day, so designated on April 22nd to honor a pioneer in the environmental movement. April 22nd is Eddie Albert’s birthday. The first Earth Day occurred in 1970. Albert is perhaps best known for playing Oliver Wendell Douglas, a successful New...
by David Krell | Apr 17, 2015 | David Krell
A lesson about being thankful for individuality is embodied in BMOC, an episode of The White Shadow. The episode’s title is, of course, an acronym for the phrase Big Man on Campus. It accurately describes Warren Coolidge, the star center for the Carver High...
by David Krell | Mar 27, 2015 | David Krell
Major League thrilled movie audiences in 1989 with its classic underdog theme. Focusing on a fictional version of the Cleveland Indians, Major League starred Charlie Sheen as rookie pitching sensation Rick “Wild Thing” Vaughn, Tom Berenger as veteran...
by David Krell | Mar 26, 2015 | David Krell
John Stamos launched his career in 1980s daytime television as Blackie Parrish on General Hospital. In turn, Stamos became a heartthrob. And he’s never looked back. In 1984, Stamos tackled prime time with Dreams, a short-lived CBS show about a rock and roll...
by David Krell | Mar 23, 2015 | David Krell
Gilligan’s Island aired on CBS from 1964 to 1967, giving television viewers a weekly escape to an oasis where silliness reigned. About 1o years after leaving prime time, Gilligan’s Island resurfaced, thanks to creator Sherwood Schwartz pondering the fates...
