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After Navy service in World War II, I earned a BFA from the Phila. College of Art (now the Univ. of the Arts). I was then recalled to active duty in the Korean War. Following was a 40-year career in public relations, advertising, sales promotion, graphic design,

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Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary What we should remember about Michael Jackson: 1 of 93
Michael Jackson lived a life of great contrasts. Born into a show business family, he never had anything resembling a normal childhood. First brought on-stage during Jackson family performances at age three, by the time he was just a year older, he was performing as a regular member of the singing group. By the time he was 15... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton go to jail: 1 of 37
It may be difficult to think of Hollywood's most playful playgirl sitting (and sleeping) alone and lonely in a musty little jail cell. However, Los Angeles prosecutors pressing charges against her for violating her probation say they'll ask the judge to sentence her to jail. So, it could be at least 45 days, and as many as 90... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Why people are so fascinated by Susan Boyle: 1 of 26
Most of the fascination with Susan Boyle is pure hype, created and generated by the Britain's Got Talent producers and Simon Cowell's American Idol connections in the U.S. Wallowing along with the story are the usual slavish followings by the media for any blown-up entertainment hyperbole.The hoopla and subsequent public fasc... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Departed: 2 of 48
Why all the Oscar hoopla for this bloody piece of tripe? To me the story line seemed to be: Martin Scorsese takes all the guys not killed in his previous gory movies, dresses them up as Boston cops and gangsters of the 1950s, then proceeds to kill them (or kill each other) one by one.The two clean-cut young heroes, Leonardo D... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: You Don't Mess with the Zohan: 1 of 24
"You Don't Mess With The Zohan" implies somewhat of a command from writers Adam Sandler, Robert Smigel and Judd Apatow, now overconfidently basking in the glory and cash of several previous hit comedies. They have complete control over the film, and they're telling Hollywood that everything they put down in the script is holy... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Top 20 hottest actors of all time: 1 of 24
There you go again, young whippersnappers! The listing specifies "of all time", not just guys working today, as on all other lists on this page. So, let an old codger name 20 including the seasoned and deceased ones, and not in any rank order:1. Rudolph Valentino: The superstar of silent romance heros who caused swooning in m... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Best television shows ever made: 1 of 24
It has to be "60 Minutes". Now, in its 40th year on CBS every Sunday night, it has been #1 in most ratings for many of those years. It has never failed to provide intriguing and informative stories. TV has grown in size and technology, but most progamming seems to be on a downward trend. Among all the fake reality shows, cont... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Was the judge right to order Britney to give up sons to ex-husband KFed?: 1 of 22
NO: Of course, Britney has proved time and again she is an unfit mother and needs legal and medical intervention. However, KFed will never win a father of the year award. Legal custody of the two little boys, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, one, will now be solely his responsibility. This seems to be a terrible mistake.KFe... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Punk: Why the scene should be destroyed: 1 of 22
You can't "destroy" punk. It is legal in the US and UK, and will continue as long as there are musicians and their followers who dress and act in the punk fashion. And they'll flourish as long as they can get live audiences, radio stations and recording companies to pay them. And if they obey the laws of the land ... no dog s... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Would American Idol be the same without Simon?: 2 of 41
Of course not! The guy's sarcasm and outbursts of cruel truth have made the show the enormous ratings success it is today. The evil Englishman has made some public gripes about how tired he is of seeing the never-ending parade of no-talent losers, and hints that he may need a rest or resignation. Don't you believe it. First, ... More..