Al Gore… Sr., that is – J.F.K. and the VP race
When Democrats here caucused to decide their support for the 1988 presidential nomination, the gathering took place at the home of Kendall Coffey, then President... Read more.
‘On the road to gravure’
I used to love those continuing education seminars offered by the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), the radio industry’s trade association which worked out of New... Read more.
For Admiral Keith Davids Navy is more than career
When Keith Davids was in the fourth grade he was a child prodigy in sailing. By age 13, the United States Naval Academy had heard about his exploits on the... Read more.
The Troubadour
Commercial songs playing on our favorite radio stations have been with us since the 1930’s. If I tell you Pepsi Cola had one of the most original and successful... Read more.
M*A*S*H’s ‘Lieutenant Dish’ Jo Ann Pflug a UM alum
When M*A*S*H appeared on movie and television screens more than 40 years ago it was much more than a passing fancy. The 1970 movie was a breakthrough film, which... Read more.
M*A*S*H’s ‘Lieutenant Dish’ Jo Ann Pflug a UM alum
When M*A*S*H appeared on movie and television screens more than 40 years ago it was much more than a passing fancy. The 1970 movie was a breakthrough film, which... Read more.
A Saint In Sneakers : The Jack Twyman – Maurice Stokes Story
It was March 30, 1966; friends and I were attending an important, NBA playoff game at that famous, old arena in Cincinnati – the Gardens. One of the Royals who... Read more.
‘Attaboy Clarence’
The cheerful acknowledgement we hear at the end of the classic film It’s A Wonderful Life was spoken by James Stewart. The movie tells the story of a man who... Read more.
Was Harvey Korman improvising or in character?
He was that hysterical comedian from The Carol Burnett Show and Mel Brooks movies; an amazing second banana who had a great flair for broad, comic characterizations.... Read more.
‘I’ve seen Bob eat ham many times’
Full disclosure: I am not very observant when it comes to Jewish holidays. I work and do not fast on the Day of Atonement. It wasn’t always this way. At... Read more.