It’s The 100th Anniversary Of New York’s “Feast Of San Gennaro!” Here’s The...
In my business: you NEVER “bury your lead!” And that lead is this delicious sausage and peppers on a roll with caramelized onion…all because it’s the 100th anniversary of New York City’s “Feast Of San...
View ArticleSaying Goodbye To “Beef…” RIP Actor Gerrit Graham…Here Are Two Great...
RIP Gerrit Graham… This is a very sad post for me. Gerrit Graham was a consummate “Character Actor”: rarely the lead, but that person who caught your eye, captured your attention, and made everything...
View ArticleThe Real-Life “Ghostbusters” Set! Welcome To Their “Haunted” New York Firehouse!
“Slimer” Says Hello! OK folks, get ready for a trip back to the 1980’s, when characters like this “owned” the summer movie season of 1984: Yes, these Ghosts and Goblins all appear in a single film...
View ArticleSafari Babies…From Baby Elephants To Rhinos, Giraffes And More!
What A Cute Baby Elephant! One of the most fascinating aspects of a Safari is seeing all of the young babies out in the wild: in our 19 days across 3 countries and 5 safari lodges, we were continually...
View Article“I Play Rocky!” The True Story Of Sylvester Stallone’s “One In A Million” Life!
“His Whole Life Was A Million To One Shot.” That was the tagline for the Oscar winning best picture of 1976, “Rocky.” But did you know that the tagline was also the story of how the film ever got...
View ArticleRemember 9/11…25 Years On, My Experience In New York That Day – From Howard...
Twenty-Five Years On… Today is the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on America – the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as one hijacked plane that crashed in Pennsylvania. A...
View Article“Space Force” Meets…”Showgirls?” The Shocking New “Starship Troopers”...
America’s Space Force Uniforms – Inspired By The Director Of “Showgirls?” At a time when every day brings new shameful actions by US Government “leaders”, this is almost surreal… I woke to find this...
View ArticleLife As Tom Petty’s “Heartbreaker”…Guitarist Mike Campbell’s Compelling...
50 Years As A “Heartbreaker…” That still stuns me. The rock band Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers turned FIFTY this year – a half century of classic rock! This iconic band topped the charts with...
View Article“Finding Reality”– I Did A Fun Podcast About Reality TV! Here’s The Link…
The Red Carpet – An Exciting Walkway For The Famous… I grew up on the red carpet – professionally at least. I produced live coverage from the Academy Awards, Emmys, Grammys and many more award...
View Article“Psycho” Meets Sondheim! The Terrific 70’s Hollywood Mystery “The Last Of...
“Who did this room? Parker Brothers?” As a lover of 70’s cinema, I’m taking a look at some of the most memorable films of that decade – like this! The Brilliant 70’s Mystery “The Last Of Sheila!” As I...
View ArticleA Safari “Day In The Life…” From Wild Dogs To Pythons, A Never-Ending Adventure!
Here’s A “Day In The Life” Of A Safari… As some of you know all too well, I have been sharing stories of our many wild safari adventures from last year…19 days in 5 different lodges, across 3 countries...
View ArticleA Visionary Artist Has Died…Yayoi Kusama’s Unique “Dot Art” Up Close…
A Visionary Artist Has Died… This is Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama, whose unique artistry captivated people around the world. Sad news yesterday that Kusama has died… As The New York Times reported:...
View ArticleMy Baby Leopard Shark Encounter! A Packed Beach And Baby Sharks Collide…
Welcome To Santa Monica! This iconic sign welcomes you to the Santa Monica Pier, a lively spot at the end of California’s Route 66, with the beautiful Pacific Ocean ahead – and sharks down below! Well,...
View ArticleMy “Dinner And A Movie” With Julia Child! Her Delicious Life Story And...
Cooking With Julia Child! I wish I had been around to meet the legendary Julia Child – what a life she had! One of the most iconic figures in food, Julia Child was a Chef, TV Host, Cookbook Author...
View ArticleA Prescient “Dialogue Part 1 & 2!” A Classic Protest Anthem By Chicago...
“Don’t You Ever Worry When You See What’s Going Down?” These lyrics were part of a powerful protest song from 1972 – lyrics that resonate loudly today – as we are in a world of non-stop madness – led...
View ArticleWhat’s To Eat On Safari? Dining With Wild Hippos And Elephants!
Open Up – Time To Dine! This Hippopotamus was ready to dig into some delicious, watery grasses in the Linyanti River Delta of Botswana….it reminded me that eating on safari was as fascinating as our...
View ArticleNeglected Albums…Paul McCartney’s Ode To “London Town”…And His Biggest Hit Ever!
Paul McCartney Looks A Bit Chilly In “London Town!” As a fan of Paul McCartney, I was happy to see him release a critically acclaimed new album this summer: As a lover of vinyl, I have purchased a...
View ArticleTime To Roar! Celebrating “World Lion Day” On Safari! Why Their Survival...
Celebrating “World Lion Day!” A day of celebration indeed! One of the world’s most majestic creatures is honored on August 10th to help raise awareness for this endangered species! Last year, we had...
View ArticleHave You Encountered A Cape Buffalo? Why Are They Called “Black Death?” Our...
What Kind Of Buffalo Is This? And Why Is It So Dangerous? Another edition of our wild Safari adventures: 5 camps in three countries over 19 days last year. From South Africa to Botswana and Zimbabwe,...
View Article“Censored Stones!” The Wild Rolling Stones Album Cover – Covered Up! But I...
Check Out This Album Cover…What’s With The Faces? I am a collector of vinyl…called “albums” when I was growing up. The covers used to be works of art – for good and bad! I am beginning a series that...
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