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  “I don't get impressed. I admire. I love. But I do not get impressed. It's a fault”    

 “I don't mind being a legend."   Born in Steubenville, Ohio on June 8, 1917, Dino Paul Crocetti aka Dean Martin was also known as "The King of Cool",. A multi-talented American performer of the mid-20th century. He first rose to fame in 1946 alongside his partner Jerry Lewis in their act, Martin and Lewis. They entertained audiences in nightclubs, radio, television, and film, quickly becoming one of the most beloved duos of their time. Since the passing of Martin in 1995, Steubenville has paid tribute to him each year with an annual festival held  in June. Attendees can enjoy tribute concerts, participate in singing competitions, and have the opportunity to meet Deana Martin, daughter of Martin.    A while back, I had the desire to attend Martin's town festival. Unfortunately, my boyfriend and I arrived late and missed out on all the excitement that took place over the weekend. The house where he was born has been torn down, leaving behind a field filled with ...

  "I'd like to tell you a story about a guy, a girl, and a bathing suit"     Neptune's Daughter, a delightful technicolor musical romantic comedy film, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. It was released on this very day in 1949 by MGM. This colorful masterpiece stars the talented Esther Williams, Red Skelton, Ricardo Montalbán, Betty Garrett, Keenan Wynn, Xavier Cugat, Xavier Cugat, and Mel Blanc. Directed by Edward Buzzell, it introduced the Academy Award-winning song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Frank Loesser sung by the four main actors. I found the film to be a fun and engaging watch, a perfect distraction for some entertainment.        Plot: Swimmer-turned-entrepreneur Eve Barrett teams up with her pal Joe Backett to run a chic swimsuit business. When Eve's sister Betty starts swooning over a smooth South American polo player named Jose O'Rourke, Eve steps in to steer her away. Little does Eve know, that Betty is actually smit...

  "Next to Letters from Home, the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Force band was the greatest morale builder in the ETO (European Theater of Operations)." --Lt. Gen James "Jimmy" Dolittle, Eighth Air Force Commander    [Exhibit Video I captured during my visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio]         In 1942, famed band leader and trombonist Glenn Miller volunteered for service in the Army Air Forces. Miller organized some of the most talented dance musicians of the era into what became known as the "Glenn Miller Army Air Force Band." In 1944, the band transferred to the UK to boost morale for homesick military personnel. While there, the band made more than 350 appearances—which were eagerly attended by 1,250,000 service members —and more than 500 radio broadcasts.     On December 15, 1944, Miller took off on a flight to Paris in a UC-64 to make arrangements to move the band to France. For un...

  “I, along with the critics, have never taken myself very seriously.” — Elizabeth Taylor       

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to violence, the word and the act. This rapacious new breed prowls both alone and in packs, operating at any level, any time, anywhere, and with anybody. Who are they? One might be your secretary, your doctor's receptionist... or a dancer in a go-go club!   As the movie title song by the California band, the Bostweeds plays and the opening credits roll, our trio of go-go dancers hit the road, driving like crazy! It's a killer beginning that sets the wild vibe for the rest of the film. The movie starts with a rad radio-style intro that cautions about the risks of women like your secretary, doctor's receptionist, or even a go-go dancer. As the movie title song by the California band, the Bostweeds, plays and the opening credits roll, the women hit the road, driving like crazy! It's a killer beginning that sets the wild vibe for the rest of the movie. 🎥🔥   The movie starts with a rad radio-style intro that cautions about the ri...