The Fires Next TimeI had never visited L.A. until 2019 and well into my fifties. As a New Yorker, I’d heard it denigrated so many times by the theater folks…5d ago5d ago
Revisiting the Bunkers: How “All in the Family” Stands Up in 2024There is so much going on in the news these days, I don’t know where to start. I’ll gather my thoughts for a post in the near future. For…Dec 9, 2024Dec 9, 2024
The Bland Appeal of Ryan Seacrest: He Adds Host of Wheel of Fortune to His Extensive ResumeIt’s been about a month now since Ryan Seacrest took over as host of Wheel of Fortune after Pat Sajak’s retirement last June. Sajak had…Oct 11, 2024Oct 11, 2024
My Top Ten Picks for VP on the Harris TicketSo much news in the last ten days. It seems like a year ago that the assassination attempt was made on former President Trump.Jul 23, 2024Jul 23, 2024
The Death of Disco 45 Years Ago: What It Means TodayOn July 12, 1979, a Chicago DJ named Steve Dahl pulled off a stunt at Comiskey Park in Chicago that became much bigger than intended — a…Jul 11, 2024Jul 11, 2024
Thoughts on Marlon Wayans’ “Good Grief” Comedy Special: Now Streaming on Amazon PrimeMarlon Wayans is the youngest of the ten talented Wayans kids, who burst into our consciousness over thirty years ago with the…Jun 9, 2024Jun 9, 2024
Lessons from “12 Angry Men”: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the SameIn the middle of this holiday weekend, I had a rare few hours between get-togethers and necessary spring yardwork, so I decided to look for…May 27, 2024May 27, 2024
The Joys of the Celebrity AudiobookFor years, nobody could convince me to go the audiobook route instead of reading a book.May 18, 2024May 18, 2024
New York, New York: Still a Big City of DreamsWell, I just returned from a whirlwind week in New York. I lived there for decades and left for rural New England three years ago, but I…May 3, 2024May 3, 2024
Remembering Jazz Vocalist John Minnock (1959–2024): His Fifth and Final Album is Released This…NOTE: An edited version of this was published by Nitelife Exchange last month; this is the full version of my essay.Apr 26, 2024Apr 26, 2024