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More than 40 years since their heyday, The Cowsills are more in demand than they've been in years.
Q&A: Risser talks about five decades in Legislature
Gasoline cost 23 cents a gallon. On television, Elvis Presley made his first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." And in the courthouse, Norma Jeane Baker legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.
A rousing 'Birdie,' delivered in all its 1960 glory
There is no reason the oh-so-dated musical "Bye Bye Birdie" should work in 2008.
Published: Monday, July 14, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, July 14, 2008 at 10:40 p.m. 1. Statistically, when are you more likely to crash into a glass door? At night, early morning, late afternoon, ...
'50s harmony group comes to Redlands Bowl
The Four Preps, a rock 'n' roll singing group probably best known for the 1958 hit "26 Miles ," will perform Tuesday at the Redlands Bowl.
Long-lost Beatles tape shines light on stars
A Beatles interview from the 1960s in which John Lennon and Paul McCartney discussed the way they composed songs together was broadcast on British radio Tuesday after it was found in a film can in a damp garage ...
Huge trove of 78 rpm records donated to Syracuse U - AP
A vast collection of 78 rpm records - valued at $1 million, weighing 50 tons and representing more than a half-century of American music history - is being donated to Syracuse University by the estate of a ...
Carlin challenged mainstream beliefs
NOT long after Meet The Press host Tim Russert died, comedians Jerry Seinfeld and George Carlin were talking, and, well, not surprisingly, cracking jokes about death.
'Lost' Beatles interview uncovered
A film enthusiast has discovered a long lost interview with The Beatles from 1964 which has not been broadcast since.
After years of performing at elementary schools and state fairs, Dallas-based ventriloquist Terry Fator was on the verge of bankruptcy.
Al Sleet's forecast: Sad but still funny
In this business, if you stay around long enough, you get to interview any number of famous people.
George Carlin wrote that "God winced" when he was born. Well, the world this week winced when he died.
Legendary Comedian George Carlin Dies
Yesterday saw the death of another legend. This time it was the comedian George Carlin.
Arson team honors 30-year veteran
Members of area volunteer fire departments came in uniform to a dinner honoring the service of recently retired arson investigator Bob Houlihan, right.
George Carlin Passes Away at 71
While it hasn't been confirmed by any of the big news outlets yet , reports are surfacing that revolutionary comedy legend George Carlin has passed away at only 71 years of age from heart failure.
Today In Entertainment History -- June 20, 2008
On June 20th, 1948, the TV variety show "Toast of the Town" premiered. It later changed its name to the "Ed Sullivan Show." Also in 1948, Abbott and Costello's "Who's On First" routine was first seen in the ...
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George Carlin to be awarded Mark Twain Prize for humour
George Carlin, shown in a recent promotional photo, is to be awarded the Mark Twain Prize for humour.
Love at first bite - Ms. Ana Conda makes TV debut
Love at first bite - Ms. Ana Conda makes TV debut VANCOUVER, June 13 /CNW/ - There's a new celebrity sliding gracefully towards the Red Carpet scene.
Jim McKay Was an Elegant Voice in the Sports World
Listen to Black Politics at 11am. St. Louis Post-Dispatch 2008-06-08 ST. LOUIS _ At the dawn of the electronic age of sports, when our world was so much smaller, slower and beamed to us with weekly snippets in ...