Comedy Central Insider (Free subscription) | 12/02/2008
Released by Rhino Entertainment on Jan. 13 and premiering on your local PBS affiliate the next day, Make 'Em Laugh chronicles a century of comedy in the U.S.A. Hosted by Billy Crystal and narrated by Amy Sedaris, this series "melds...
LCD TV Phoenix (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
Golden Age Theater Volumes 1 6 6 DVD Six DVDs, with twenty-four episodes of [...]
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
I attended a funeral the other day, in the very same chapel where Cyd Charisse's service was held last June. Cyd's was an odd funeral...
DVDVerdict (Free subscription) | 11/24/2008
Reviewed by Clark Douglas Quote: "It functions much better as a unique view of WWII Hollywood than as entertainment for today's viewers."
STLtoday.com (Free subscription) | 11/21/2008
This undated photo provided by Holy Cross Family Ministries shows Rev. Patrick Peyton, center, flanked by Jack Benny (left) and Lucille Ball. The Archdiocese of Baltimore will lead an investigation into the life and ministry of the Peyton, a candidate for sainthood known as the "Rosary Priest." Peyton, through radio and television programming, encouraged families to pray the rosary daily and was known...
TVShowsOnDVD.com News (Free subscription) | 11/20/2008
By David Lambert - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hosted by Billy Crystal & Narrated by Amy Sedaris MAKE 'EM LAUGH EXPLORES AMERICA'S FUNNY BUSINESS Rhino Entertainment Offers the Six-Hour PBS... (more)
Hear 2.0 (Free subscription) | 11/17/2008
This article from the New York Times uses Radio as an example of a good industry "pivot" in times of industrial change:Radio is an even better example. In its 1940s heyday, it was the center of national entertainment. Then, in...
Dictionopolis in Digitopolis (Free subscription) | 11/15/2008
LA Biz Observed (Free subscription) | 11/13/2008
Remember a couple of hours ago the Dow had fallen under 8000? Well, it sort of recovered.
TDA's Wall of Wheeze (Free subscription) | 11/12/2008
This made me laugh. I sent it to my folks, who I think will be able to relate. My favorite line; "Will this bring Jack Benny back?"
PA Pundits (Free subscription) | 11/11/2008
THE UNFAIR FAIRNESS DOCTRINE Lee Ellis Now that the Left controls our government, there may well be a stronger effort made to stop the opposition from Talk Radio, a plan to drive Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Bill O’Reilly, Laura Ingraham, Glenn Beck and other conservatives off the air by reviving the Fairness Doctrine. Thus, I think that [...]
San Fransisco Chronicle (Free subscription) | 11/10/2008
For three decades, Michael Jang has earned his keep making photographic portraits of prominent San Franciscans, regular Joes and Silicon Valley big shots. But all the while he's been taking other pictures for the sheer pleasure of it: punk rockers, cowboys,...
Newmark's Door (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008
Enjoy the Jack Benny show, guest starring Humphrey Bogart (1953). (Registration required.)
123beta (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
"Give me golf clubs, fresh air and a beautiful woman - and you can keep the golf clubs and fresh air ." Tags: Jack Benny , Quotes , Funny Stuff , Humor
Suitably Flip (Free subscription) | 10/30/2008
As expected, it's crammed full of anecdotes (the most compelling arguments are always anecdotal). Betilda the 104-year-old single mother and mill worker who eats cat food because of George Bush, etc. And the constant sappy lute and synthesizer musak in the background is a particularly neuron-deadening touch. I can scarcely wait for the live stage act portion. Special guests are rumored to include Bubba...
