Monthly Archives: April 2012

RIP Barnabas Collins

I heard that last week the actor that portrayed the original Barnabas Collins had passed away.  This is a very timely thing considering the recent release of the movie “Dark Shadows.”  I won’t even go into the fact when I … Continue reading

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“Red’s ” Dream Comes True

At PAWS, it is a special time when an animal is adopted and gets a forever home.  Last Sunday, PAWS Chicago said farewell to a special resident. After two and a half years , PAWS Ambassador “Red” was adopted.  To … Continue reading

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Fox Celebrates 25! Part One The Early Years

In 1987 , a new network was born. With the advent of cable channels like Showtime and HBO, people really didn’t that have many options when it came to free channels.  Fox came in a with a whisper and began … Continue reading

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A Sweet Night

What could be more fun than a party in a candy store? Well tonight all the calories went out the window as we attended the WIN Candy Gala at Candyality in Water Tower Place. WIN stands for Women’s Innovation Network. … Continue reading

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The Stars Shine in the Windy City

Thursday evening, the place to be in Chicago was the Radisson Blu.  The best of the television community gathered for the 48th Hugo Awards. The Hugo Awards are an international competition that culminate in an award ceremony that honors the … Continue reading

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Not A Friendly Visit Perry on The Good Wife Part Two

The battle rages on in “The Good Wife” as battle lines are drawn. Perry’s Mike continues to antagonize Alicia. Now he has barged into her office with the premise of signing a minority report. Instead he has used this to … Continue reading

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The Day Pop Died

We all grew up with him. He was the icon of rock and pop music. Legends like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Jackson Five and Madonna came onto his show to perform. Bandstand became such a part of pop … Continue reading

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Perry Give Bravado Performance on The Good Wife

I have to admit that I have a collection of the cast of the old television show “Friends”  It includes such gems as Jennifer Aniston in “Leprechaun” , Matt Le Blanc in drag, and also guest starring appearances with David … Continue reading

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WIN Lets You Be a Kid Again at Gala

Next Tuesday , come party in a land with no calories (we wish) Women’s Innovation Network with my good friend Valerie Beck, is having a benefit in Candyality for Sweet Beginnings a great cause. It’s black tie and cocktail so … Continue reading

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TV Sluts and Pigs

We all know them. Guys and girls who have no morals or scruples. They jump from bed to bed. They sleep around and they cheat on their spouse or lover. Or they refuse to get in a committed relationship for … Continue reading

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