Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Hee Haw was a victim of the rural purge
There is a saying that you never bite the hand that feeds you but that is just what CBS executives did in the early 1970s. They canceled several television shows just because they revolved around country living. THE BEVERLY HILBILLIES, PETTICOAT JUNCTION, GREEN ACRES, MABERRY RFD, and HEE HAW all were fan favorites and beloved by the viewing audience, yet each of these series got the ax.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Hager twins from Hee Haw
The Hager twin's first claim to fame came from the Television series HEE HAW. They were also known as The Hagers or the Hager Brothers. The identical siblings were comedians as well as country music singers They were born in Chicago, on August 30, 1941, and adopted by a Methodist minister and his wife Jack and Frances Hager (a school teacher). James Henry Hager passed away from a heart attack on May 1, 2008. John William Hager died in his sleep 9 months later on January 9, 2009.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Beat
Tom and Jerry have entertained many generations
Tom ande Jerry reign supreme Four generations in my family have grown up enjoying the antics of Tom and Jerry the animated cat and mouse. In some episodes they are friends and in others they are enemies but they always entertain. The cartoon critters made their debut 8 decades ago on February 10, 1940. On this date, MGM released the short PUSS GETS THE BOOT in theaters. From that time through 1958 William Hannah and Joseph Barbera along with Rudolph Ising created magic in the form of 114 shorts from METRO GOLDWIN MAYER.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Wild Wild West is a television classic
THE WILD WILD west was a popular series during the 1960s and many families gathered around the television set to watch this show. I had cousins whose television went out and they came to my home each week to watch the escapades of Jim West and Artemis Gordon. we squealed with delight as they conqured the bad guys or when Jim got the girl. Many young females had crushes on the two handsome men who were seen as heroes and young boys pretended they were West and Gordon just as they played cowboys and Indians.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' continues confusing viewers with strange connections between Port Charles residents
GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers are scratching their heads and wondering what the writers are thinking lately? It seems as if they are turning the entire town upside down and mixing up friendships as well as romantic relationships. There does not seem to be a method to the madness but two cast members have said they enjoy doing something different. Maurice Benard and Steve Burton are excited at having a different dynamic with characters than they did in the past. Those who watch the ABC soap are less than thrilled with all the chaos and confusi0on that is going on. Change is necessary on the soaps but what the GH writers are doing is destroying the entire town as well as many viewers confidence in the powers that be.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Joey Novak is big trouble on 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'
Joey Novak first appeared on GENERAL HOSPITAL on June 30, 2021, and returned on July 15, 2021. He showed up again on August 6 and it appears he is a smart ass who likes to throw his weight around. He seems to be taking advantage of the fact that Sonny Corinthos is believed to be deceased and is trying to intimidate his family. Brando Corbin stepped in on one occasion and seemed to calm him down but he came back for more trouble.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Every widow or widower will not love again
Widows and widowers are all different In 1979 on the CBS soap SEARCH FOR TOMORROW a character named Liza was married to Steve who died from leukemia. She later met Travel Sentel and eventually they married. There was a point where Liza was not certain about ever loving another man and if I remember correctly Steve wrote her a song before he died titled “You can love again”.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Families
Sally manipulates Chloe on ‘The YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS’
On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Sally Spectra is like a cat with 9 lives who always lands on its feet. She reports she’s from the ashes like the mythological Phoenix and moves on to her next victim. Sally plotted with Tara to get Summer Newman out of town and ended up with Summer’s Job. She thought she would end up n a relationship with Jack Abbott and now has lost everything. Jack rejected her and Lauren fired her but Ms. Spectra is still determined to succeed.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
'The Young and the Restless' update: Skyle remain in Milan, Sally fired, Jack and Ashland battle over Harrison
Skyle remains abroad Spoilers for THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS indicate that Monday and Tuesday will be filled with drama as time winds down for Michael Mealor and Hunter King. Fans hoping that Kyle and Summer would return to Genoa City and have a big wedding should brace themselves because the couple will decide to remain in Milan. Phyllis and Jack will be heartbroken but Nick will say he had braced himself for this possible outcome.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Thomas Forrester’s new look impresses fans of ‘THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL’
From Terrible to Terrific From terrible Tom to terrific Thomas is what fans of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL are saying about Ridge Forrester's son. Viewers are praising the changes they have been seeing in Thomas Forrester lately and hoping they last. It’s not known whether the differences are choices of Matthew Atkinson himself or specifically for his character. Atkinson has always been tall, dark, and handsome but lately, he looks sophisticated and debonair.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
'Gilligan's Island' might have looked completely different
GILLIGAN'S ISLAND entertained loyal fans from 1964-1967. The cast consisted of Gilligan, Bob Denver), the Skipper, (Alan Hale Jr.) Ginger Grant, (Tina Louise) The Professor, (Russell Johnson) and Thurston and Love Howell, (Jim Backus and Natalie Schaefer). The show has continued for decades in syndication and there have been 3 movies. No one could ever consider anyone else portraying the castaways but if what was first laid out had taken place everything would have been much different. Please continue reading to find out how things might have been.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
