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Samantha Knowles and friends.
Until next year
Hazel or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Hugh Burnupme ignites the screen as “Rogie” in Susan Slade.
Just one of hundreds of holiday musical oddities Rob’s been kind enough to share.
Rob Martinez
Merry Multi-Projectors! Chicago Tribune, December 25, 1962.
Santa the Red Nosed Curmudgeon as played by W.C. Fields. Fields had nothing slated for …
My editor has repeatedly cautioned me against making any more pointless references to Bob Hope, …
There are two kinds of spurs, my friend. Those that come in by the door; …
Hey, kids! Wanna' spend Christmas Day, 1975 at the movi... never mind.
If given the choice of one Christmas to relive, set the Wayback Machine to December …
God best ye merry gentlemen! The Chicago Tribune, December 25, 1975.
Anyone using the term "huge and happy" in relation to Milton Berle had to be …
Fans of '60's Saturday morning kid's TV programs will want to pay particular attention to …
For those who thought merchandising began with Star Wars, guess again. Not long after his …
The 4 Lads from Liverpool (and Richard Lester!) wish you a Merry Christmas. "Chicago Tribune, …