We lost a good guy.
Today it was learned that Huell Howser died at the age of 67. Huell hosted a couple PBS series that showed interesting parts of California and at first blush his folksy style left me wondering if he was genuine or not. It didn't take long to reach the conclusion that he catch phrase "That's amazing!" was not an act.
Perhaps this is a leap year event.
Vineta Kaulača (Latvian, 1971), Surface of the River III, 2016. Oil on canvas, 80 × 60 cm.
Could be Alan Rickman?
Stephen Conroy (British, 1964), The Entrance I, 1992. Oil on canvas, 183 x 137 cm.
For those who might agree with Donald Trump’s view that POW’s are losers, I suggest they take the time to view this documentary produced by Alabama Public TV. It chronicles the Hanoi Hilton Experience of former Navy pilot Jeremiah Denton. PBS aired the documentary on Memorial Day evening.
Happy 90th Birthday to Bob Elliot (father of Chris Elliot) and half of one of the greatest comedy teams ever, Bob and Ray.
Here is a link to a New Yorker Magazine Profile which in turn contains a link to a site with recordings of many of their great bits.
http://nyr.kr/14lZRKQ
People came up with a lot of great concepts for this site.
Jen Bartels and Devlyn Corrigan
This small shop is closing down and the employees are not the only ones left out in the cold.
http://twentyfeetfromstardom.com/