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Abbott and Costello in Hollywood (Oct. 5, 1945)
Abbott and Costello were one of the most popular comedy teams of the ’40s. They’re still famous for their “Who’s on first?” routine, and a lot of their film and radio wor… more →
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This One Goes Out to Rags Ragland
wrote 9 months ago: Today is the birthday of the great burlesque comic Rags Ragland (full article here) — the perf … more →
Heavens to Murgatroyd in musical history
wrote 1 year ago: This phrase, “Heaven’s to Murgatroyd,” which denotes an exclamation of surprise is … more →
Anchors Aweigh (1945)
wrote 1 year ago: Sailors Joe Brady (Gene Kelly, Brigadoon) and Clarence Doolittle (Frank Sinatra, On the Town) are ou … more →
The Canterville Ghost (1944)
wrote 1 year ago: Synopsis: Sir Simon de Canterville (Charles Langdon) is walled up to starve by his angry father afte … more →
DuBarry Was a Lady
wrote 2 years ago: PLOT: A washroom attendant, Louis Blore, has won a sweepstakes, and subsequently quits his job. He … more →
Stars of Vaudeville #193: Joey Faye
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wrote 2 years ago: Joey Faye (b. Joseph Anthony Palladino on this day in 1909) started in amateur shows and small time … more →
Abbott and Costello in Hollywood (Oct. 5, 1945)
wrote 3 years ago: Abbott and Costello were one of the most popular comedy teams of the ’40s. They’re still … more →
Anchors Aweigh (July 14, 1945)
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wrote 3 years ago: I don’t generally like musicals, but I loved Anchors Aweigh. It probably doesn’t hurt th … more →
Du Barry Was a Lady
wrote 3 years ago: Du Barry Was a Lady is an example of a showcase picture. It is a performance piece that showcases so … more →
