MGM did ’em, so did Warners, and RKO too. Musicals!
https://youtu.be/x438BleiQsc
Note: Filmstruck was Turner Classic Movies’ online service. It closed four years ago, as I explained at the time.
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Christmas Caper
It’s time for my annual Christmas viewing of Larceny, Inc.
The Passed
Philomena Knows All
Another fine British documentary series, shaming Sir David Attenborough, James Burke, and many others, for their appalling lack of knowledge, shallow insights, and poor presentation skills.
Getting Laid–Back in the 70’s
What’s spinning on the Pioneer PL-112D from 1976?
It’s 24 Laid-Back Rockin’ Easy Hits from 70’s Superstars!
I’m at that age where it doesn’t take much to awaken memories from long ago. Memories of the wonderful girls I knew that can be almost painful. One of the songs in the collection having that effect on me is “Second Avenue” by Tim Moore.
The record reached only #58 on the Billboard chart. Art Garfunkel’s cover of the song was released at the same time and was a #6 hit on Billboard. Garfunkel was the better singer, of course, but for emotional effect I give the nod to the songwriter.
White House Home Remedies
Now that I have the China Virus, what treatments will help me recover? First, I’ll swallow some battery-powered LEDs. The light should kill the virus. If that isn’t enough, a bivalent disinfectant injection will be called for. Mixing bleach together with ammonia should do it.