Please don't make me Zoom

Love the sense of horror in Kathryn Leigh Scott's face that she imparts in 4 seconds when told she has to Zoom. Wonderful actress from Dark Shadows.

Picking a Derby Winner – or Not

Everyone, it seems, has a method for predicting the winner of the Kentucky Derby.

My forecasts for the famous horse race held on the first Saturday each May completely ignore form or pedigree since I prefer to base selections on name and have the losers to prove it ... more

Memories of TV mom Donna Reed for Mother's Day

As Mother's Day approaches, Paul Petersen remembers his TV mom from The Donna Reed Show, right here.

How to Choose a Vet

Looking for a new vet for that precious non-human member of the family? All you need to know about selecting a new veterinarian is explained right here.

The 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival Part 2: Piper Laurie

This weekend during the TCM Classic Film Festival, Piper Laurie will be present to be honored and to talk about two films. Scene above from "The Hustler."

The 2022 TCM Classic Film Festival Part 1: Diane Baker

Yes, they're back in person in Hollywood April 21-24: the 2022 Turner Classic Movies Classic Film Festival featuring dozens of special guests including the always delightful Diane Baker. She talks about the festival, her buddy Robert Osborne, and her first film role. Story and interview with Diane here. And, for a little nostalgic tribute to Robert, my "Remembering Robert Osborne" in USA Today here.

The dreaded 3's: Bobby Rydell, Kathryn Hays, & Nehemiah Persoff

Crap. The dreaded three's strike again, all within about 10 days. Lost another three greats from the world of classic film/televsion/music. Singer Bobby Rydell and character actor Nehemiah Persoff and soap star Kathryn Hays. My tribute to Bobby here and to Nicky here.

Donna Loren

Singer Donna Loren's image was plasted acrossed billboards and magazines in the 1960s as the model for Dr Pepper. She also appeared in some of the 'beach movies' as well as being a regular on the pop TV show Shindig! Find out what she's up to these days right here.

Remembering Mitchell Ryan

Whether good guy or bad, Mitchell Ryan was one of those reliable actors from whom you could always expect a fine performance. Caught up with him just a few months before he left us but never got around to writing up the interview until now.

The Automobile Name Game

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Updated: Car names are important to automobile manufacturers. They are keenly aware that public recognition and acceptance of a name can influence the commercial success of a new automobile in a highly competitive industry. Consider the Jeep Wrangler – a great earthy name for a car. But the Kia Kickit probably wouldn’t inspire much consumer confidence. Matching cars to drivers here