Actress Karen Knotts, who was born in 1954, is the daughter of Don Knotts best known as Deputy Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show. It was one of my favorite shows as a kid as it was with many Baby Boomers. She wrote a book called Tied Up in Knotts which is available on Amazon as an audiobook. She also regularly performs it live as a one-woman show. I saw it at the Fine … [Read more...]
Can You Believe the Album “Thriller” is 40 Years Old?
I attended my 50th high school reunion earlier this year and am constantly amazed at how fast time flies by. None of us know how much time we have left. If we take care of ourselves and don’t have an accident, we have the potential to live long and active lives. We can only hope, right? Michael Jackson's iconic album is 40 years old Michael Jackson was 24 years old in … [Read more...]
Norman Lloyd: Party Conversations with the Centenarian Actor
For several years, I attended an outdoor 4th of July gathering in Hollywood where we would eat BBQ and drink Sangria. The first time we went, I sat next to an elderly man who was regaling the other guests with stories of old Hollywood. He looked familiar but I couldn’t quite place him at first. Suddenly, I realized he was Norman Lloyd, and actor who had starred in the TV show … [Read more...]
TV Chef Guy Fieri on Creating a Food Revolution
I attended a TV Academy event, hosted by The Food Network. The guest speakers were Guy Fieri, of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, (Hulu) and Bob Tuschman, the CEO of The Food Network. I’ve seen Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives several times and always thought Guy was cool, but after seeing him in person I’m in love! He is such an authentic, caring individual. You may … [Read more...]
How Aging Rock Stars Keep Themselves Young
I was watching the Grammy tribute to the Beatles and was floored when I saw Ringo doing jumping jacks as he sang. He was born in 1940, is in fantastic shape, and still has a boyish glow. The Beatles, like most of the rock bands of the '60s and '70s, lived hedonistic lifestyles that would put Justin Bieber’s escapades … [Read more...]
