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Greatest entertainer ever? Frank Sinatra, not Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson's death has many people proclaiming him the greatest entertainer ever but, with all due respect, that title doesn't belong to him.
Ernest Borgnine to be a clown, sign books in Milwaukee
Actor Ernest Borgnine will sign copies of his autobiography Saturday in Milwaukee.
Borgnine is happy to be back in Brew City
RT @pootime: Some people see Jesus or Mary in their toast. I think I see Ernest Borgnine in my poo if I squint and tilt my head a bit.
Chef Michael Mosolino writes memoir
Not all local chefs share the blessing of having prestigious literary figures as branches on their family tree.
Mal's classic film fest offers seldom seen treats
3 a oeBunny Lake Is Missing,a Aug. 10 a oeOne, Two, Three,a Aug. 17 Tickets are $8, $6 for seniors and children .
Schofield opens door to the past
A portion of the gothic-style steeple of Schofield Barracks' Soldiers Chapel was part of a structure originally commissioned by Queen Lili'uokalani in 1913.
6. The olfactory sense relates to the sense of . . . 7.How do crickets make a singing sound? 8. What is the color of the whale in Herman Melville's "Moby Dick"? 9. Adults grow 32 teeth.
June 16, 1959: George Reeves, Superman, Felled by Speeding Bullet
Ruled as a suicide, Reeves' death inspires a series of conspiracy theories and the interpretive biopic Hollywoodland , as well as a persistent urban legend, itself famously known as the Superman curse.
Veterans look back at service, youth
This week kicks off the Veterans' Home Week.A Two local veterans and residents at the Indiana Veterans Home share their stories.A Allen Gahimer never planned on becoming an actor.
Mariners finally take a pitcher in fifth round
The Mariners apparently took their sixth consecutive position player in the fourth round today as the draft resumed, nabbing left-handed outfielder James Jones of Long Island University with the 113th overall pick.
He's 92, loves a hearty laugh, prefers to be called "Ernie" and is married to one of the most beautiful women in the world.
Words fitting to honor soldiers
On Memorial Day, I heard taps played several times. I have read several version of the words, but find the version I like best to be in 'From Here to Eternity' by James Jones.
Return once again to the golden age of radio when the WTCT Players present three vintage scripts, complete with live sound effects and music, at 8 p.m. today in the Oldfather Theatre at Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 S.W. 8th.
Letters show how much servicemen adored Reed
It was a good weekend for yardwork, but eventually the grass was mowed, the tomatoes were finally planted, the back gave out and it was time to sprawl on the couch.
Slow movie week and busy Shawn week: sorry for the light posting. Here's something worth the wait: earlier this week, the New York Times reported on a cache of letters that was discovered in the garage of Oscar-winning actress Donna Reed.
Wartime letters to Donna Reed are a part of real, and reel, history
A shoebox of letters from American servicemen in the second world war to the actor reminds us of the magic that the movies used to wield All-American girl next door ... Donna Reed.
Donna Reed and the G.I.'s of WWII
Early in her career, years before her Oscar for FROM HERE TO ETERNITY or her eponymous TV show, actress Donna Reed was a pinup girl beloved by servicemen serving in WWII.
Rat Pack stars' watches for sale
Watches once owned by the Rat Pack stars Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr could fetch almost 30,000 each when they are sold at auction in New York next month.
It'll be a very good year for Martin Scorsese, who'll bring the life of Frank Sinatra to the screen.
The late Frank Sinatra performed on 1,400 musical recordings, won 10 Grammy awards, and appeared in 58 films.