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TV’s Strong Female Characters
Since we are both women, we have made a lot of women as our role models. We have noticed that in a lot of the present television series that for the first time in broadcast history this is the case. … Continue reading
Posted in Television, Uncategorized
Tagged ABC, AMC, CBS, Female Tv Characters, Fox, Lifetime, NBC, TBS, TNT
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Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams
Chicagonistas were treated to the good life the other night courtesy of Ladies Night Chicago. On a balmy , spring evening , partygoers flocked to the new revamped hot spot Castle to sip champagne and sample caviar. But that … Continue reading
Posted in About town
Tagged Castle, Gigi Hill Bags, Ladies Night Chicago, One Hope United, Shari Duffy
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Smile and Say Big Cheese
No one can smile without saying the word, “Cheese!” It’s the perfect food that goes with everything. Cheese has become the new “it food” Restaurants have dedicated entire menus to this wonder food. We found one of these eateries located … Continue reading
A Newbie’s View of SCANDAL
I am a huge fan of Shonda Rhimes. It is sad to admit but I own every season of “Grey’s Anatomy.” But at first glance, I wasn’t thrilled with megahit “Scandal.” Last week, I started to watch it again and … Continue reading
Posted in Television, Uncategorized
Tagged Jeff Perry, Olivia and Fitz, Scandal, Shonda Rhimes, Steppenwolf Theatre
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A Tribute to the Fabulous Katherine Chancellor -Jeanne Cooper
Today the daytime world mourns a true lady and a legend. Yesterday Jeanne Cooper died at the age of 84. As a former CBS daytime fan, I remember watching Y and R and laughing at her fights with Jill. I … Continue reading
Posted in Television, Uncategorized
Tagged CBS, Corbin Bernsen, Jeanne Cooper, LA Law, Young and the Restless
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25 Degrees – A Soda Shoppe for Adults
One of the simplest joys of childhood is a burger , fries, and a shake. It is the first menu item that we order as a child. It’s Americana, Norman Rockwell, and “Happy Days.” Now the Chicagonistas are flocking … Continue reading
Nine Years Ago , We Cried
Do you remember what you were doing May 6, 2004? I was gathered in a room full of Friends fans for the end of the show . It is hard to believe that nine years have passed since the end … Continue reading
Posted in Television, Uncategorized
Tagged Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Friends, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Lookingglass Theatre, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, NBC, Showtime
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“Thanks Chicago” says “Chicago Fire” Producer
Right now our city has so much to be proud of. We have two teams that are very much alive in the playoffs, our expanding fashion community , and a network series shooting right here in town. The streets of … Continue reading
Posted in Television, Uncategorized
Tagged Chicago Fire, Danielle Gelber, David Eigenberg, Jesse Spencer, NBC, Taylor Kinney
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JR’s Master Plan – Dallas Season Two Finale
Well the second season of Dallas had wrapped and boy was it a ride. One almost wonders how the season would have ended up if not having the writers have to wrap things up with the death of JR. Publicity … Continue reading
Posted in Television
Tagged Dallas, Ewing, Judith Light, Knots Landing, Lee Majors, Steven Weber, Television, TNT
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