Cinema Arrivederci
I’m saddened to hear about the imminent closure of Landmark’s Plaza Frontenac Cinema, the only movie theater in the St. Louis area that regularly showed indie and smaller-budget movies. Here’s why I feel partly responsible.
Saturday Night Abysmal
No one wants to say this about SNL as it prepares to air its 50th anniversary show, but the truth is, the show has become abysmal. Let me explain.
Severance
I want to like this strange TV show, but its creators are testing my patience by following in the paths of “Twin Peaks” and “Lost.” Let me explain.
Not A Belly Itcher
In Little League in the mid-1960s, we had a chant that was supposed to distract the other team’s pitcher. All these years later, it still makes no sense to me.
Retire The Penny
The idea of the US mint no longer making pennies is in the news, but it’s not a new idea. Here’s what I said about it nearly two decades ago on my radio show.
Not So Super
A few thoughts after watching the Eagles crush the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59 — and the commercials that ran during the game.
The Fluffernutter Lesson
Here’s a story about a valuable lesson I learned from my mother when she gave in and bought me a product I’d begged for after seeing it advertised over and over on television.
Me And My Chucks
For decades, I only wore a specific brand of sneakers — everywhere, everyday. Here’s the story, plus more info than you want to know about what I put on my feet.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
I recommend taking two minutes to read “Elon Musk’s Directive on How to Change a Light Bulb in a Federal Building.”
Pink On Fire
I just caught up with the Fire Aid benefit for Los Angeles, and while there were several very good performances (and some not so good), this was absolutely the highlight.
Connie Chung
Reading Connie Chung’s autobiography brought back memories of when she was a frequent guest on my radio show. She still tells great stories, including a couple I share here.
You Look Great
When someone learned my age recently, he said, “Really? You look great!” He surely meant this as a compliment, but it’s not. Here’s why.
Precious Images
The “SNL” music montage I posted yesterday reminded my wife of “Precious Images,” a wonderful eight-minute compilation of scenes from 470 movies. Here it is.
SNL 50 Music Montage
Here’s a remarkably edited montage of bands and musicians who have appeared on “SNL” during its half-century on the air. This will open the primetime special focused on that history tonight on NBC.
Defense Wins Football Games?
Today’s NFC and AFC Championship games disproved that famous old football saying. I don’t have a new one, but I can offer the Chiefs a tiny bit of advice.