Archive for the 'LITERARY' Category
28
Dec
LOOKING BACK AT TODAY IN HISTORY~
posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,BIRTHDAY,COMIC'S,CURRENT EVENTS,Government,LITERARY,POLITICAL and have No Comments
26
Dec
COMEDIAN BORN ON THIS DAY IN 1921
Stephen Valentine Patrick William "Steve" Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000)
Steve Allen was an accomplished pianist and composer, actor, comedian,
and writer. He got his start in radio at KOY in Phoenix, Arizona and later
gained national attention as a guest host on Arthur Godfrey’s Talent
Scouts. He went on to become the first host of The Tonight Show.
Allen won a Grammy award in 1963 for best jazz composition, with his
song The Gravy Waltz. His vast number of songs, over 14,000, has
never been equaled. He also wrote more than 50 books.
22
Dec
LOOKING BACK AT TODAY IN HISTORY
posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,Aviation,BIRTHDAY,Government,HISTORY,HOLIDAY,LITERARY,NEWSPAPER,Religion,War crimes and have No Comments
19
Dec
LOOKING BACK AT TODAY IN HISTORY
posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,Government,HISTORY,LITERARY,Musical,SPACE,WAR and have No Comments
09
Dec
LOOKING BACK AT TODAY IN HISTORY ~
posted by Bob Karm in ANNIVERSARY,BIRTHDAY,ELECTION,Government,HISTORY,LITERARY,WAR and have No Comments
Calendar
Recent Comments
- Sam commented on THE FIRST WALKMAN WENT ON SALE IN 1979
(20 weeks ago) - Rob commented on THE BATTLE “ON THE SHORES OF TRIPOLI”
(40 weeks ago) - R.B. Chisholm commented on ‘’FATHER OF THE CONSTITUTION WAS BORN
(43 weeks ago) - Donna Springer commented on SOUL SINGER HAS DIED AT AGE 85
(46 weeks ago) - Lena commented on SOUL SINGER HAS DIED AT AGE 85
(46 weeks ago)
-
Recent Posts
Categories
Links
Archives
© PDX RETRO 2010 | Created by Bob Karm.
Website hosted by Steve's PC Repair