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The Wizard of Oz contributed to Judy Garland's death
Judy Garland was abused from childhood Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, and passed away on June 22, 1969, at age 47. Her death was ruled as an accidental drug overdose. Her journey towards the day that her life would end began at age 10 and is not a pretty story. In today's society, the adults in her life would have been arrested and charged with child abuse and Garland may have been placed in a foster home. They say truth is stranger than fiction and Garland's real life was more horrendous than anything that could be imagined and put on a television or movie screen.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Aunt Bee was the heart of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show ran on CBS from 1960-1968 and Aunt Bea was the only original character who transitioned to the spin-off Mayberry RFD, where she remained for two seasons. Aunt Bee Taylor arrived in Mayberry after Andy Taylor's (Andy Griffith) maid got married and left town. In this first episode, Opie Taylor (Ron Howard) did not care for his great aunt but by the end of the program, a bond was formed that lasted for eight seasons.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Virginia Woolf, "Walter Sickert a Conversation"
Published in 1934 by the Hogarth Press, the essay connects Virginia Woolf to Walter Richard Sickert, whom she, in her diary, calls “my Sickert” (see annotations of Tuesday April 17, 1934) complaining that, with the painter she loves, critics “They are contemptuous” (Friday 2 November 1934).
By Patrizia Poli4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital fans want Jane Elliot to return as Tracy Quartermaine
Jane Elliot Is A Fan Favorite Jane Elliot joined the cast of General Hospital in 1978 as Tracy Quartermaine and was a fan favorite for close to four decades. She retired from the ABC daytime drama in 2017 and her fans were thrilled when she returned in November of 2019 and 2020. Both times she was part of the annual Q clan Thanksgiving disaster and remained on the soap until after the first of the following years. Nothing has been said regarding the actress reprising her role in 2021 but she would bring a lot to the table if she returned at this time.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Prince Michael Jackson II Today
Michael Jackson made headlines when he held his youngest son over a balcony with a blanket over his face. The world watched in awe and some people were amused while others were horrified. The child whose nicknames were Bigi and Blanket is now an adult and has allegedly been kept under close guard by the Jackson estate since his famous father passed away on June 25, 2009.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Hedy Lamarr: Ecstasy and invention
MGM called her “the most beautiful woman in the world” but there was a lot more to the Austrian sex bomb who depicted the film world's first female orgasm than mere good looks... Hedy Lamarr also had an incredible mind, making a major contribution to the later development of wifi, GPS and Bluetooth.
By Steve Harrison4 years ago in Geeks
Hunter S. Thompson: A Glimpse of the Feminist Perspective
CW: discussion of sexual assault, racism, sexism Today we are going to be looking into Hunter’s portrayal of the sexual assault allegations leveled against the Hell’s Angels, in his article The Motorcycle Gangs. This breakthrough piece would later evolve into his infamous book named for the notorious gang. Hunter decides to write about the outlaw gang because he can clearly see that the motivation of the mainstream media is to portray them as horrific monsters that travel the West Coast in packs, stalking every innocent in every town, for no better reason than a bloodthirsty need for chaos. He goes in and learns the obvious- they are people, and therefore complex. He does not necessarily try to portray them as heroes, but he is pretty much always on their side. For the most part, this is a good thing. But when we’re talking about sexual assault, I don’t think it is.
By Laura Heuston4 years ago in Geeks
Allison Sweeney returns to Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives Spoilers promise Sami is back Sami Brady (Allison Sweeny) was abducted in August by someone wearing a black glove on their hand. It is now three months later and Days of Our Lives viewers have not yet figured out who kidnapped the feisty blonde. Soaps.com is reporting that Sami will be back on the screen on Friday November 19, but do not indicate whether or not she will have escaped from her captor. You can click on the link and follow the prompts to see who is most likely responsible for her disappearance.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Paris Got Hitched
Paris Whitney Hilton is a star. Why? Nobody knows. She is the epitome of the word "celebutante," somebody who's famous for being famous. There is little doubt that Paris is one of the most influential rich people to have a sex tape leaked. So the question popped into my mind, how interested in Paris In Love are people? Why would anybody want to spend the time to watch a series leading up to the big day?
By Jason Ray Morton 4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless fans want a real baby to portray Dominic
There is a burning question that is Dom-in-nating the minds of many fans of The Young and the Restless. Viewers are wondering why a real baby is not being used for Dominic Abbott Newman Chancellor. Most days it looks as if Abby Newman Chancellor (Melissa Ordway), Mariah Copeland (Cameron Grimes), and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) are holding an empty blanket but according to Soap.com there is a doll underneath the covers. This brings to mind Michael Jackson who hid his son's face under blanket and the world laughed.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Ralph Carter: Celebrating the man who warmed hearts as Michael Evans on Good Times
Ralph Carter was a child star Ralph Carter gained recognition as Michael Evans the youngest son on the 1970s sitcom Good Times. He was spunky and opinionated and his father James Evans (John Amos) referred to him as the "Militant Midget." Carter began his career on Broadway when he was only nine years old in the musical The Me Nobody Knows. After performing in Tough To Get Help, Dude, and Via Galactica, he landed his breakout role as Travis Younger in Raisin and won the 1973 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Performer. Carter won the 1974 Theatre World Award, and a nomination for the 1974 Tony Award in the category for Best Supporting or Featured Actor in a Musical.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Dan Buran: Getting to know Linc Brown from General Hospital
Dan Buran Joins The Cast Of General Hospital Linc Brown (Dan Buran) showed up recently on General Hospital and he was not a welcome sight. He first came to town in November 2018 and inside Charlie's Pub he told Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Selzer) that he does not owe her but owns her.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
