See www.hersheys.com.
Since 1894.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
James M. Stewart, Actor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Stewart
Truly one of the greats of the golden age.
Sat behind him in church once. Saw him walk home by himself in Beverly Hills. Wish I'd said hello.
Since 1908.
Truly one of the greats of the golden age.
Sat behind him in church once. Saw him walk home by himself in Beverly Hills. Wish I'd said hello.
Since 1908.
Monday, February 23, 2009
"5 days of Dirty Harry" Movies on AMC
Also see www.amctv.com for 5 nights of Clint Eastwood's San Francisco cop.
2008 Oscar Winners
See www.oscar.com for info and video of Mr. Penn, Ms. Winslet, Slumdog Millionaire and all.
Spalding Sports
See the basketball commercial at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqVFdcgmbJ0 celebrating 25 years of providing balls to the NBA.
And www.spalding.com.
Since 1876.
And www.spalding.com.
Since 1876.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Fleetwood Mac
See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fleetwood_Mac for some history and http://www.fleetwoodmac.com for current tour dates.
Who can forget Stevie Nicks?
Since 1967.
Who can forget Stevie Nicks?
Since 1967.
Rendevous BBQ Restaurant, Memphis TN
For one of the nation's best in BBQ see www.hogsfly.com.
Tennessee dry style ribs and more.
Since 1948.
Tennessee dry style ribs and more.
Since 1948.
McGuire's Irish Pub and Steakhouse, Pensacola FL
One of America's finest steakhouses.
See http://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/about1.html.
Recommended by W.E.B. Griffin no less.
Since 1977.
See http://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/about1.html.
Recommended by W.E.B. Griffin no less.
Since 1977.
Travel Channel's Food Paradise Series
See http://search.travelchannel.com/search?w=paradise&asug=par&searchFormSubmit.x=21&searchFormSubmit.y=16 for a list of shows, subjects, and times.
What better than a classic eatery?
What better than a classic eatery?
Thursday, February 19, 2009
ESPN's Mt. Rushmores of Sports
See the 50 state classic sport Mount Rushmores at http://search.espn.go.com/mt-rushmore-of-sports/.
Vintage Sports Illustrated Posters
See http://shop.ebay.com/items/_W0QQLHQ5fIncludeSIFZ1?_nkw=sports+illustrated+poster&_sacat=0&_fromfsb=&_trksid=m270.l1313&_odkw=sports+illustrated+poster&_osacat=0.
The first page I turned to when the SI magazine arrived when I was a kid was the poster order page. I loved them.
The first page I turned to when the SI magazine arrived when I was a kid was the poster order page. I loved them.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Jess and Jim's Steakhouse, Martin City MO
See www.jessandjims.com for what Esquire last year called one of the Top 20 steaks.
Gained fame years ago when recommended by Playboy magazine.
Since 1938.
The steak soup is wonderful.
Gained fame years ago when recommended by Playboy magazine.
Since 1938.
The steak soup is wonderful.
ABC Family's "Grease" Movie
See the schedule and more at http://abcfamily.go.com/abcfamily/path/section_Movies/page_Listing.
With John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.
From 1978.
With John Travolta and Olivia Newton John.
From 1978.
"Law and Order" TV series
See current episodes on NBC and reruns on TNT.
Since 1990, the longest running primetime television series.
Great. Instant classic.
Since 1990, the longest running primetime television series.
Great. Instant classic.
TV Land's "Revenge of the Nerds" (1984) Movie
See http://www.tvland.com/prime/movies/fridaynightmovie/ for schedule.
One of their "Prime Time Movies" every Friday night.
One of their "Prime Time Movies" every Friday night.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
HGTV's Restore America Program
Great TV show on restoring vintage homes, buildings, historic sites, etc.
See www.hgtv.com/restoreamerica.
See www.hgtv.com/restoreamerica.
Oliver Twist Movie
See http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/twist/watch.html for TV schedule, online viewing, DVD purchase, etc.
The classic Charles Dickens story about an orphan.
The classic Charles Dickens story about an orphan.
Classic Clothing Article
See http://www.newsweek.com/id/182573.
"Fashion. Authentic Americana. Why Grandpa's clothes are suddenly chic."
"Fashion. Authentic Americana. Why Grandpa's clothes are suddenly chic."
President's Day Week
Here are places to celebrate Presidents Washington and Lincoln in the Washington D.C. area:
President Washington's estate: www.mountvernon.org.
President Lincoln's summer home: www.lincolncottage.org.
President Washington's estate: www.mountvernon.org.
President Lincoln's summer home: www.lincolncottage.org.
Friday, February 13, 2009
The Slam Dunk Contest
See it this Saturday night during the all-star weekend.
See www.nba.com for the schedule.
First held during the ABA All-Star weekend in 1976.
See www.nba.com for the schedule.
First held during the ABA All-Star weekend in 1976.
Village Inn Restaurant
A neighborhood restaurant celebrating 50 years.
See www.villageinn.com.
Since 1958.
Once two redheads and a US Senator were spotted in the Des Moines location...
See www.villageinn.com.
Since 1958.
Once two redheads and a US Senator were spotted in the Des Moines location...
Thursday, February 12, 2009
The Godfather Part II Movie
See www.amctv.com for showtimes.
Celebrating the great film's 35 year anniversary.
With Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino.
Celebrating the great film's 35 year anniversary.
With Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino.
The Crab Pot Restaurant, Seattle
Great eatery where they dump the bowl of steamed crabs, mussels, potatoes, corn, etc. on the table.
See www.thecrabpot.com.
See www.thecrabpot.com.
Walk The Line Movie
See the film about the legendary singer Johnny Cash on FX this month.
See www.fxnetworks.com for showtimes.
See www.fxnetworks.com for showtimes.
The Telly Award
Given each year for quality video in several categories often on classic subjects.
See www.tellyaward.com.
Since 1980.
See www.tellyaward.com.
Since 1980.
Glacier National Park DVD
See the wonderful "The Crown of the Continent" video at www.ambvideo.com.
The 2004 Telly Award winner.
The 2004 Telly Award winner.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
PBS's "Great Lodges of the National Parks" Series
See www.pbs.org for showtimes of this great travelogue which takes you to the classic lodge hotels at Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Glacier.
NBA All-Star Weekend
See http://www.nba.com/allstar2009/ for details on this weekend's games, contests including the Slam Dunk and 3-Point Shot Competitions, etc.
Since 1952.
Since 1952.
Turner Classic Movie's "31 Days of Oscar"
See www.tcm.com for showtimes of these Academy Award winners.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Milk Movie
See http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1013753/.
True story about the '70s San Franciso supervisor.
With Sean Penn and Josh Brolin. Penn won the 2008 Golden Globe for his performance and is nominated for the Oscar.
True story about the '70s San Franciso supervisor.
With Sean Penn and Josh Brolin. Penn won the 2008 Golden Globe for his performance and is nominated for the Oscar.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Discovery Channel's Overhaulin'
See http://turbo.discovery.com/overhaulin/overhaulin.html for showtimes, video, DVDs, and other info.
Where they completely restore classic cars, often surprising the owner.
Where they completely restore classic cars, often surprising the owner.
Apollo 13 Movie
See www.amctv.com for showtimes.
True story about the aborted 1970 moon mission.
With Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise.
True story about the aborted 1970 moon mission.
With Tom Hanks and Gary Sinise.
Westminster Dog Show
See http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2009/show/info.html for showtimes.
On USA Network and CNBC television stations this week.
133 years.
On USA Network and CNBC television stations this week.
133 years.
Vinyl Records Are Back at Barnes & Noble
See the vinyl LPs in the "Vinyl is Back" display in the music section at your Barnes & Noble store.
Julie Andrews Disney Songs CD
See http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Selects-Her-Favorite-Disney-Songs/Julie-Andrews/e/050086129171/?itm=3.
Ms. Andrews selects the best of the classic Disney movie songs. These are the original recordings sung by the original artists including her own songs from Mary Poppins.
Ms. Andrews selects the best of the classic Disney movie songs. These are the original recordings sung by the original artists including her own songs from Mary Poppins.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Phoebe Cates
For more on that girl from '82's Fast Times at Ridgemont High and '84's Gremlins see http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000121/.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Blackberry Farm Hotel, Walland TN
See http://www.blackberryfarm.com/ in the Great Smokey Mountains.
Zagat has rated it the #1 small hotel in America.
Zagat has rated it the #1 small hotel in America.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Graham Nash Tribute Concert to Buddy Holly in Clear Lake IA Tonight
See http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20090123/BUDDYHOLLY/901250303.
The "music died" 50 years ago tomorrow when Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed when their plane went down after a concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.
The "music died" 50 years ago tomorrow when Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed when their plane went down after a concert at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake.
The Electric Company TV Show
Remember the old kids show? See this release regarding the new version and show times: http://www.pbs.org/parents/tvprograms/program-electriccompany.html.
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