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RIP Mary Tyler Moore
Actress Mary Tyler Moore has died at the age of 80.
Mary Tyler Moore was a television icon not only for her influence in the evolving sitcom format, but also as a leading actress. There are few words that can be expressed right now. However, the following video clip of the final curtain call for The Mary Tyler Moore Show that aired on March 19, 1977 seems like a fitting goodbye in this grim moment.
RIP Mary Tyler Moore.
Using a Crane (or 2) to Grab a Song from the Must See Past
It’s blog posts like this one that solidify the excitement and necessity for “Throwback Thursday.”
Frasier is one of the best sitcoms in television history. The writing, characters, acting, settings, cleverness and overall tone of the show were absolutely top drawer. This series began with very real emotions and situations that were relatable to a broad audience, whilst adding just the right amount of suspended belief to make its stories greatly entertaining with notes of appreciated realism throughout the show’s illustrious 11 seasons.
Please enjoy one of these very scenes that captures the love (and laugh-out-loud comedic timing) of the Crane men. Martin Crane (the father) discovers a newfound connection with his sons who aptly remind him of their likeness, well, just watch.
It’s a must see clip.
#Family.
That short scene demonstrates why Frasier was so masterful.
Happy “Throwback Thursday.”
P.S. Actually, a tossed salad and scrambled eggs sound pretty good right now…
RIP Alan Thicke
One of America’s fathers has died.
Alan Thicke, most well-known for his role as TV dad Jason Seaver on the mid ’80s and early ’90s sitcom Growing Pains, died recently. For those of us who grew up on those special sitcoms that centered on the family and difficult issues are reflecting and grieving like we lost someone beyond an actor on a show we watched.
Alan Thicke had a place in our hearts that inspired goodness.
The following interview clip offers a little insight into Mr. Thicke’s feeling on his famous role and sitcom, including the creative process that made Growing Pains such a hit with fresh concepts and story lines.
While we’re enduring pain today, Alan Thicke (through Jason Seaver) helped us grow into good, decent people.
RIP Alan Thicke.
Disco’s Burning (It Up Again)
While most people favor pumpkins and apples this time of year, peaches and an herb sounds much better.
That ’70s Show was crazy good on so many levels, least of which was the music. The 70s was one of the greatest decades for rock music, while also dabbling into the groovy side of a new (at the time) musical genre that still not dare speak its own name out loud (shh, I’m talking about disco). Interestingly, the taping of That ’70s Show my parents and I went to in Los Angeles was the episode in the series that featured a disco burning bonfire.
And yet, when asked to shake their groove things, the cast of That ’70s Show was second to none.
Especially “Rainnnnnbow!”
It’s Friday: You know what to do.
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