Why I Still Hate Valentine’s Day
Since today marks 40 years since I met my wife, you might think I’d have some affection for Valentine’s Day. But I don’t, as I explained in this in 2002 piece, which remains one of my most popular posts.
The Origin Of “Airplane!”
Many people think the 1980 comedy “Airplane!” was a satire of the “Airport” disaster movies. But as this well-edited video shows, its origin goes back to the 1957 movie, “Dark Hour.”
Burt Bacharach
I have two very special things for you in honor of Burt Bacharach, the legendary songwriter who died Wednesday at 94.
Jeffrey Ross Crushes It
Here’s comic Jeffrey Ross crushing it in his network TV debut, long before he proclaimed himself the Roastmaster General because of his talent for insult comedy.
Chris Wallace, Bad Interviewer
I was deeply disappointed in the utter laziness of Chris Wallace’s recent interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson. Here’s why.
Uninviting Poker
On vacation recently, I thought about returning to a poker room I hadn’t played in for more than a decade. Here’s why I opted out.