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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
Letterman Opens Up
Here’s a fascinating interview with David Letterman — and the frustration of my experience trying to find the new streaming channel he’s promoting.
The Seeger Connection
As a followup to my review of “A Complete Unknown,” I’ve written about my own history with folk music legend Pete Seeger and his postcard apology to Bob Dylan over his reaction to the latter going electric in 1965.
Movie Review: “A Complete Unknown”
Here’s my review of the Bob Dylan biopic, which traces the first five years of his career, when he was folk music’s Next Big Thing — until he went electric. With amazing performances by Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton.
The Kreskin Question
Upon hearing of the death of The Amazing Kreskin, I flash back to a reader’s question about his mentalism claims — and a Movie You Might Not Know which he inspired.
Put Caps On The Kids
A story from a friend reinforced why it is long past time for every high school to make this piece of equipment mandatory for all of their football players.
Movie Review: “The Order”
Here’s my review of a new true crime movie about an FBI agent trying to take down a white supremacist group. It’s a story from our not-so-distant past and a reminder of the dangers still alive in the present.
The Shorter The Better
If you listened to my morning radio shows back in the eighties and nineties, you heard some songs and bands a lot more than others. Here’s why.
Dick Is Still Dancing
Chris Martin and director Spike Jonze asked showbiz legend Dick Van Dyke to be in their new music video. Little did Dick know it’s a tribute to him — and a lovely one at that!
Lights Out
In the interest of saving energy — and money — I have a bold suggestion for the owners of the tall skyscrapers that fill every city’s skyline.
Anchors Away From “GMA”
“Good Morning America” used to be the #1 morning TV show, but it’s now losing consistently to “Today.” Here’s one possible cause of the ratings drop, with a bit of my morning radio history thrown in.
Snowball Memories
Watching the Bills and 49ers battle it out in the snow Sunday night reminded me of the massive fun of playing football in snow games when I was younger. Here’s the story.
Marshall Brickman
He co-wrote three of Woody Allen’s best movies, but had so many other successes his name should be better known by more people. Here are some examples.
A Wicked Question
I would never sing along with “Wicked,” but is it okay if I cue up “Dark Side Of The Moon” and play it aloud when the movie starts?
My Fluid Mistake
You may think I’m an expert on all things automotive, but I’m sorry to disappoint you with this story which proves that thesis completely wrong.
Four Random Thoughts
Quickies about fortune cookies, discounted theater tickets, sirens vs. horns, and the movie moment that come to my mind after a heartbreaking NFL moment on Sunday.
Chuck Woolery
When I heard that longtime game show host Chuck Woolery died this weekend at 83, I flashed back to the only time I spoke to him on my radio show. Here’s the story.
Movie Review: “Gladiator II”
You won’t read many reviews of this movie that include the phrase “rabid mutant monkey dogs” and then end with a Latin pun, but that’s what you’ll get when you read mine.
Theater Review: “The Counter”
To finish Broadway Blitz week, here’s my review of “The Counter,” a play about a retired firefighter (Anthony Edwards) and a diner waitress (Susannah Flood) who share secrets over many cups of coffee.