I’m been going from one Emmy FYC (For Your Consideration) screening to another. Doug is a member of the TV Academy and I’ve been his plus one guest. It’s always fun but the plethora of television shows on major networks and cable is overwhelming. How is it possible to keep up, especially if you're addicted to the news like me? We have basic cable, so we depend on our … [Read more...]
Spring Thoughts and Observations: Best of Boomer Blogs #543
It’s officially Spring – not too significant for Californians like me, where all the seasons meld into one, but our Best of Boomer Bloggers are spread all over the world. A couple of us are still in the snow and Sue, who lives in Australia is enjoying autumn. It’s also Earth Day weekend. People concerned about protecting our home in the solar system are raising awareness, so … [Read more...]
Cold War TV and Other Shows We Loved to Watch as Kids in the 1960s
With all the talk about Russia, I thought it would be fun to look back at some of the Cold War-themed TV shows we watched when we were young. I didn’t understand all the implications back then but enjoyed them nonetheless. Now that we’re older we can more fully appreciate their satiric innuendos. Rocky and Bullwinkle – Boris and Natasha Who didn’t love Rocket J. Squirrel … [Read more...]
Actress Linda Gray – On Her Road to Happiness
For the second year in a row, I attended “Women with a Purpose” hosted by Catherine Curry-Williams of Wine, Women and Chocolate and Cathey Painter of The Ageless Beauty Report. Last year, featured Marianne Williamson. (Read about it here) This year, I was excited that Linda Gray, of Dallas fame, was speaking. She has a new book out called “The Road to Happiness is Always under … [Read more...]
Fabulous Older Actresses in Hollywood Rock TV
I’m fortunate that Doug is a member of the Television Academy because we receive numerous invitations to screenings and receptions to garner Emmy votes. In the last month, we’ve been to at least three screening/reception/panel discussions for television shows featuring fabulous older actresses in leading roles. They were Grace and Frankie, Veep and American Horror Story Freak … [Read more...]
