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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Robert Vaughn, 83

« on: November 11, 2016, 03:15:03 PM »

Napoleon Solo on "The Man From U.N.C.L.E". 

Also, one of "The Magnificent Seven", playing the gunfighter on the run who's lost his nerve.  His redemption is quickly followed by his demise, and his slightly ridiculous death scene is one of my favorite scenes in the movie.  Apparently, the last of the Mag7 to go...

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Arnold Palmer, 87

« on: September 26, 2016, 08:37:22 AM »

The King of golf.  http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/26/sports/golf/arnold-palmer-dies-at-87.html?_r=0

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The New 10@10 / 15 Sept 2016: It's... 1976!

« on: September 15, 2016, 09:56:00 AM »

Alicat in the house!

Will listen later.  Meetings this morning.

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The New 10@10 / 25 May 2016: It's 1977

« on: May 25, 2016, 09:57:48 AM »

Going "live" again...

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Jim Ray Hart, 74

« on: May 20, 2016, 05:04:10 PM »

Former SF Giants 3rd baseman in the late 60's, early 70's.  The third baseman during the years I was becoming a Giants fan (I came to the Bay Area in 1966 as a 7 year old), so he'll always hold a special place in my memory.

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Alan Young, 96

« on: May 20, 2016, 04:59:52 PM »

Willlllbbbburrrr, from "Mister Ed".  Apparently, Mr Ed himself died in 1970 at age 21, according to how I am interpreting the really poorly written blog post in sfgate (http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/the-wrap/article/Alan-Young-Star-of-Mister-Ed-Dies-at-96-7874611.php).

The actor’s equine “Mister Ed” costar, Bamboo Harvester, appeared on the series from 1949 until 1970, when he euthanized after suffering from a number of health ailments. The lovable Palomino was later buried at Snodgrass Farm in Oklahoma.

The series ran from '61 to '66.

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The New 10@10 / 20 May 2016: it's a Mystery! ...1968

« on: May 20, 2016, 10:08:25 AM »

Trying to do real time again...  Happy Friday everybody!

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The New 10@10 / 13 May 2016: Hits From Hell

« on: May 13, 2016, 10:06:57 AM »

Listening "live".

1 - The Night Chicago Died. Paper Lace.
2 - Lady My Humps, Black Eyed Peas.  (couldn't agree more - this is awful)

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Patty Duke 69

« on: March 29, 2016, 12:57:30 PM »

She really needs a miracle worker now.  And her identical cousin, too.  *Theme song now stuck in head* 

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2016/03/29/oscar-winning-former-child-star-patty-duke-dies-age-69/82382666/

RIP.

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KFOG's 10@10 / 4 Sept 2015: an "encore" from 1997

« on: September 04, 2015, 10:18:08 AM »

Best I can tell.  I'll try to find the spoiler.

Mighty Mighty Bosstones earlier, Indigo Girls now...

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Columbia House, approximately 60.

« on: August 11, 2015, 05:34:49 PM »

Death by streaming.

No more 10 *insert media of choice* for a penny or dime.

A sad day indeed.

http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/streaming-music-has-killed-columbia-house-n407856

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP, Ken Stabler (The Snake), 69

« on: July 09, 2015, 05:21:58 PM »

Some confusion earlier today, when unconfirmed reports went out, but now it seems confirmed.

One of my original sports heroes when I was a kid.  Not a terrific role model, but a hell of a competitor.  Throw deep, Snake.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/ken-stabler--raiders-legend--passes-away-at-age-69-225802393.html

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Terry Pratchett, Fantasy Author, Knight of the Realm, 66

« on: March 13, 2015, 12:23:31 PM »

I wasn't a huge fan, I like my fantasy a little more serious in nature (he wrote satiric, whimsical fantasy - and lots of it), but I did respect his inventiveness and good humor.  He'd probably be a lot more fun to have a beer with than would someone like GRR Martin.  His books were likable even though they weren't exactly to my taste (I've read maybe 6 or 7).

Anyway, a great loss for the fantasy literature world.
 
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-31858156

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Stream of Consciousness / The Man Who Shot Osama bin Laden

« on: November 07, 2014, 11:48:16 AM »

Is it wrong that I can't get the theme from Liberty Valance out of my head since the retired Navy Seal comes out as the ...

Man who shot
Osama bin Laden
He shot
Osama bin Laden
He was the bravest of them alllllll

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In Memoriam, Happy Birthday / RIP Mickey Rooney, 93

« on: April 07, 2014, 09:39:01 AM »

Meeting up with Judy to put on a show in heaven.