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Bing Crosby - King of Christmas
A review of GOING MY WAY and THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S.
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Bingcrosby.com
A family-created website celebrates all things Crosby in classy fashion
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Movies That I Am Afraid To Say That I LIke
Some movies are good, some are really bad. We all have preferences. These are some of mine.
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Snow, Snow, Snow...for a 'White Christmas'
Bing Crosby joined a dynamic cast in 1954 to make one of the best musicals and holiday films of today and yesterday.
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Washington Celebrities Remembered
Memorial Day Remembrance, Washington State Celebrities
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NBC celebrates 75 years of broadcasting (Part I of II: beginnings)
A look back the history of the National Broadcasting Company, including some of the highlights and some of the difficulties. This first part focuses on the early years.
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Dreaming of a White Christmas
A white Christmas in Arizona is unusual, but the lyrics to the most famous Christmas song ever written were penned while Irving Berlin sat by a swimming pool in Arizona
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Holiday Inn
Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin and the unheralded Mark Sandrich, all in one magical package
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Legacy, Last Will & Testament
The seventh and final stage of a personal growth plan is legacy, that which is left behind.
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The Andrews Sisters, Three-Part Harmony
My earliest memories of the Andrews Sisters are tied at the hip with Abbott and Costello. Appearing in <i>In The Navy</i>, <i>Buck Privates</i>, and <i>Hold That Ghost</i>, they spruced up an already incredible movie. Why do I remember them? Did I have a crush on them? No. Did I feel sorry for Wilbur and his fondness for Patty? No. I loved the aura they projected of 'homey' entertainment. Their music was incredible, and still is. But there was something about those three girls...
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The Hollywood Victory Caravan
During the first months of World War II Hollywood put together a train full of stars and called it the Hollywood Victory Caravan.
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White Christmas
It's on everybody's must-see Holiday list - but its parts are better than the whole
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Edsel: Ford's Fabulous '57 Failure
In 1957 Ford introduced what it thought was the car of the century. But it turned into an economic disaster for the company and an embarrassment for those who bought it.
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Turn on the Radio
People of the Great Depression faced many hardships each day. To escape from the stress of life, each evening the family would gather in the living room. Someone would say, <i>Turn on the Radio!</i> and the fun would begin.
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White Christmas In Vermont
Arlington is classic small-town America, as portrayed by the artist Norman Rockwell on the covers of the Saturday Evening Post.
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Best Pictures: 1944 Going My Way & 1945 The Lost Weekend
2 Very Different Oscar Winning Films: Going My Way & The Lost Weekend

Del Mar Features $7.7 Million Worth of Stakes
Del Mar, where the surf meets the turf, on Wednesday begins its 66th racing season featuring 29 stakes spread out over 43 days.
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Everything Eats.
Reducing food waste has many benefits.
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A Christmas Quiz
A quiz on Christmas stuff with a choice of answers on each trivia question
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Truth, Justice and the American Way
"Truth, Justice, And the American Way’ is a phenomenal book about a phenomenal woman. The story of Noel Neill is the stuff that inspires young men and women to pursue their goals, and to not stop until they have reached them. As a fan of the superhero TV genre, the book is great, as a fan of Noel Neill, it is just as satisfying, and as a fan of westerns, it too fits like a familiar boot.
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Looking for Answers?
The answers to the Christmas Quiz as well as the Authors.
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The Jolson Story 1947
If Casablanca was the number one romantic experience then The Jolson Story was easily the most popular musical..
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ElvisNews.com
One of the most up-to-date Elvis news sources on the net
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On The Waterfront - 1954 Best Picture
Brando was not favourite to win Best Actor. Audiences vied with their hearts for Bing Crosby in The Country Girl

The Ten Best Los Angeles Gardens
Los Angeles is more than mean streets and Hollywood. Here are the city's top ten gardens to visit, including some in Beverly Hills, San Marino and even near LA Airport.
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Tour the Tombs of the Movie Stars
Touring the graves in Los Angeles cemeteries like Forest Lawn is an unusual visitor attraction, but even in death, Hollywood movie stars are larger than life
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Valentine Collectibles
In addition to cards, collectible Valentine's Day trinkets include fans, party décor and candy boxes.
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10 Classic Movies for Christmas
It's that time of year again when thoughts turn to all things festive. Here are 10 classic movies to get you in the mood for Christmas.
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Academy Awards from The 1940s
Many of these 1940s Oscar movies are strong examples of powerful film making and are highly regarded today. Even the weaker ones are still enjoyable and worth a look.
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Christmas Advertising Strategy
The Yule season encourages marketing contrarians to create ads that go against the traditional tide.
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Evelyn Waugh Wrote 1999's Best Book
Evelyn Waugh, one of the most admired writers in British history, wrote some of the funniest short stories of the century. They've been collected for the first time.
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Looking at the Best from 1999
It's a trip into the past when picking the best books of 1999. Bob Powers selects a new collection by British author Evelyn Waugh as the winner of his personal poll.
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Musical Chairs Part I
Any hep cat who enjoyed listening to swing music on the radio had a rude awakening on New Years Day 1941.
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My Father, Frank Sinatra: Book Review
After Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra was the next pop, idol singer. Noted for his unique singing style, Sinatra ushered in a new genre of lyric delivery.
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Rosemary Clooney's Life Described in New Book
Rosemary Clooney achieved huge success, but her life contained many problems. Her new autobiography reports the highs and the lows.
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Seabiscuit's Triple Crown
During the Depression the great race horse Seabiscuit conquered other race horses while capturing the nation's heart. In the twenty-first century his chroniclers have conquered the media and helped Seabiscuit to once again capture the nation's heart.
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The Academy Awards Neglected Actors
Several fine actors in Oscar history never received an Oscar for acting, although many were eventually given Academy Honorary Awards for their overall contributions.
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This Week on Christmas Television
It's Christmastime on Canadian airwaves, which means it's time, once again, for a multitude of Christmas specials made to warm the heart. CBC and CTV are loaded down with holiday cheer, specials just right for the pickings. Here's a look at the Christmas line-up for the week of December 19 - December 25.
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Top Five Traditional Holiday Films
Five classic holiday movies: cheerful, genuinely sentimental films that celebrate the holiday spirit.
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Trans Siberian Orchestra
Never before has an ensemble of brilliant musicians been able to blend the charm of classical composition, the enchantment of Christmas, and the power of symphonic rock.
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Twin City Nutcracker Suite 2007
If you need a good dose of the Sugar Plum Fairy, here's where you can find performances of the Nutcracker in the Twin Cities.
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Upcoming Remakes of Classic Black and White Films!
Are these actual upcoming remakes of Black and White movies? You tell me - I really don't know.
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Xbox 360 Bioshock Game Review
2K games sets their psychological and imaginative adventure title under the Atlantic Ocean, and introduces players to a dark and disturbing utopia gone terribly wrong.
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A Tribute: Ray Walston
You knew him as Uncle Martin, The Devil, and Mr. Hand - but you also knew Ray Walston as a great character actor with a wonderful career and an engaging smile.
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