George Foreman

George Foreman

Although I never interviewed George Foreman, who has died at 76, I do have a couple of quick stories to share about the legendary boxer and grill salesman.

Jean Shepherd & Wanda Hickey

Jean Shepherd & Wanda Hickey

Jean Shepherd was a brilliant monologist, radio personality, and author, who you may know from his classic movie, “A Christmas Story.” Here are some of my memories of him — plus the man himself reading a chapter from one of his books.

Three Recommendations

Three Recommendations

Quickies about another book full of amusing stories from director Barry Sonnenfeld, why I’m re-watching “Hacks,” and why Phil Hartman didn’t get his own TV show after leaving “SNL.”

We’re Gonna Need More Tissues

We’re Gonna Need More Tissues

The scourge known as springtime has returned for hay fever sufferers like me whose access to pharmaceutical relief is limited by law. Let me explain.

Review: “Novocaine”

Review: “Novocaine”

Here’s my review of a new action comedy about a man (Jack Quaid from “The Boys”) who can feel no pain and his attempts at revenge against brutal bank robbers after they kill his boss and kidnap his new girlfriend.

John Feinstein

John Feinstein

I’m saddened to hear of the death of sportswriter John Feinstein at the age of 69. He was not only a skilled columnist and author, but also a money-in-the-bank guest on my radio shows.