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Daily throughts from Paul Harris
New Car Technology
It had been thirteen years since I bought a new car, so I wasn’t ready for all the new technology built in, including one feature that seems to solve a problem that doesn’t exist.
Turning Off The Stereo Light
Here’s a story from the early eighties about a radio station I worked for that sounded great — and also did some cool little things.
The Mumble Mouth
Here’s a story from my early radio days about an off-air invention we used at promotional appearances which helped burnish the station’s reputation for fun.
A College Radio Memory
Here’s a story about the place I became obsessed with radio — the campus station where I spent so many hours learning and doing what I loved.
Angel Shot
My wife went out to dinner with a friend the other night, and when she visited the ladies’ room, she saw this great safety message on a sign on the wall.
Best Thing I’ve Read Today
In the wake of Bill Maher’s idiotic softening stance on Trump after they had dinner together, Larry David has penned a brilliant satirical piece about the evening he shared a meal with Adolf Hitler.
Review: “The Diamond Heist”
Rarely has a true crime story been this much fun. Here’s my review of Guy Ritchie’s thrilling documentary “The Diamond Heist,” now streaming on Netflix.
A Mel Brooks Broadway Story
Looking up at the enormous interior of the Palace Theatre, I was reminded of this story Mel Brooks has told about the first show he saw on Broadway.
Broadway: “John Proctor Is The Villain”
Here’s my review of a new play that gets its inspiration from Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” and is attracting an under-35 audience to see its star, Sadie Sink of “Stranger Things.”
Passengers vs. Crew
Every news report about the six women launched into space Monday by Jeff Bezos referred to them as “crew.” No, they weren’t. Let me explain.
Broadway: “Maybe Happy Ending”
A musical about two robots falling in love? We almost skipped this show based solely on that description, but were glad we changed our minds. Here’s my review.
Broadway: “Operation Mincemeat”
This new musical farce is based on a real story of British spies fooling Hitler about where the Allies would mount an assault on the beaches of Sicily in 1943. I loved it on Broadway last week. Here’s my review.
Broadway: “Glengarry Glen Ross”
I went to see the Broadway revival of David Mamet’s classic play, starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, and Bill Burr. Here’s my review.
Better Poker For Old Folks
I have an idea for a new tournament the World Series Of Poker should run that would give older players a better chance.
Bad Toothpaste
I have never owned a tube of toothpaste long enough for it to expire, so I was surprised when I saw what came out of one I bought two years ago.
Naked Movie Greed
Some Hollywood geniuses have decided to reboot “The Naked Gun,” with Liam Neeson ostensibly playing the Leslie Nielsen role. Here are several reasons why that’s such a bad idea.
Bad Decision, Journalists
The White House Correspondents Association is having a bad time under Trump, but its decision to cancel Amber Ruffin’s appearance at its annual dinner is a self-inflicted idiotic move. Here’s why.
A Streaming Recommendation
Since I wrote yesterday about how disappointed I was in a new Apple TV+ series, let me recommend a different streaming show I really enjoyed — on Netflix.