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Beehives in the Valley of the Dolls
“Theme from Valley of the Dolls,” The King Sisters (1968) I was looking for a clip from one of the King Family Christmas specials and came across this instead. Gotta love those beehives they’re...
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Born on this date: Dionne Warwick
Dionne Warwick, “Message to Michael,” on Hullabaloo (March 9, 1966) Dionne Warwick turns 71 on Dec. 12. Here’s a special “message” from her to Michael’s TV Tray.
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Love is like a violin… and ice cream
Leslie Uggams, “Love is Like a Violin” (1960) Dec. 13 is National Ice Cream and Violins Day. Huh? What’s one thing got to do with the other? Here’s one explanation. I couldn’t locate a video featuring...
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Born on this date: John Sebastian
Singer/songwriter John Sebastian turns 69 today, March 17, 2013. His band, the Lovin’ Spoonful, had seven Top 10 hits from 1965-67. Sebastian has had a successful solo career as well. The Lovin’...
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Melba + Toast = Melba Toast
Pictured: Melba Moore (left); toast (right) March 23 is National Melba Toast Day. According to the website CD Kitchen, “the tiny thin, crispy toasts were first prepared by famed chef Auguste Escoffier...
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Born on this date: Tiny Tim and David Cassidy
Tiny Tim, the performer known for his vibrating falsetto and his ukelele, and Partridge Family heartthrob David Cassidy were both born on April 12 in different years (Tiny Tim in 1932 and Cassidy in...
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Today in TV history: Her name is Barbra
Barbra Streisand sings poverty medley, My Name is Barbra (April 18, 1965) Forty-eight years ago today (April 28, 1965), Barbra Streisand’s first TV special, My Name is Barbra, debuted. It won two...
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Born on this date: Ann-Margret, aka Ann-Margrock
From “Ann-Margrock Presents,” The Flintstones (Sept. 19, 1963) Actress/singer/dancer Ann-Margret turns 72 today, April 28, 2013. The five-time Golden Globe Award winner is best known for her roles in...
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Born on this date: Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore sings Coca-Cola jingle, “Things go better with Coca-Cola” (1967) Will Lesley Gore be crying at her 67th birthday party today (May 2, 2013)? Or is it Judy’s turn to cry? One thing’s for...
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Happy birthday, Cher
Vamp skits, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (December 27, 1971) Cher turns 67 today, May 20. Here she is performing her “Vamp” routine on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour. This was a recurring...
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In memory of Eydie Gorme
Singer Eydie Gorme died today, August 10, 2013, at age 84. Gorme performed solo and as a team with husband Steve Lawrence, whom she married in 1957. The duo frequently appeared on television, singing...
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Born on this date: Nell Carter
Singer/actress Nell Carter was born Sept. 13, 1948. She died in 2003 at age 54. Carter won a Tony and an Emmy, both of them for Ain’t Misbehavin’ (on Broadway and TV respectively). From 1981 to 1987,...
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Secondhand Wardrobe Day
August 25 is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day. The point of this observance is “to highlight the economical and ecological benefits of buying previously used clothing and accessories and to increase...
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