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That Time I Met Ernie Harwell, Gordie Howe… And Possibly Ted Lindsay…And Sid Abel’s Drinking Buddies!

Recently, the wife of a sports icon died (Lulu Harwell, the wife of longtime Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell died March 1), and now, former Detroit Red… Read more “That Time I Met Ernie Harwell, Gordie Howe… And Possibly Ted Lindsay…And Sid Abel’s Drinking Buddies!”

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 by heb23

Well, It’s Oscars “Eve” – And I Still Have NO Desire To See “A Star is Born”

Maybe I’m just still a bit bitter about missing a final question a few months ago about A Star is Born: Category – Movie Remakes Janet Gaynor,… Read more “Well, It’s Oscars “Eve” – And I Still Have NO Desire To See “A Star is Born””

February 23, 2019 by heb23

What? Denise Huxtable And Aquaman Are Married? Where Have I Been?

I was with a couple of my trivia ‘mates at a bar last night and they were talking about the Aquaman movie’s recent release in New Zealand,… Read more “What? Denise Huxtable And Aquaman Are Married? Where Have I Been?”

December 16, 2018December 16, 2018 by heb23

NOOOO! RIP Stan Lee!

I have just been informed that Stan Lee – whom I view as the the comic book nerd version of Hugh Hefner is DEAD! I was JUST… Read more “NOOOO! RIP Stan Lee!”

November 12, 2018November 13, 2018 by heb23

Aretha Franklin – Boy, Did She Sing With A Lot Of Other Singers!

Soul singer Aretha Franklin died last week, which sent fans from all over the world into a state of mourning. While I can say I enjoy at… Read more “Aretha Franklin – Boy, Did She Sing With A Lot Of Other Singers!”

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018 by heb23

Some Thoughts On Suicide, Depression…

Recently, two prominent celebrities took their own lives – fashion designer Kate Spade on June 5, and celebrity chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain on June 8.… Read more “Some Thoughts On Suicide, Depression…”

June 11, 2018June 12, 2018 by heb23

A Listing of Some Of The People/Things I’ve Urged To “Stay Classy” In Trivia Recaps…

Way back in 2014, I started using the closing line “Stay Classy” with my trivia recaps, which is kind of a ripoff of the movie Anchorman. And… Read more “A Listing of Some Of The People/Things I’ve Urged To “Stay Classy” In Trivia Recaps…”

June 4, 2018August 16, 2018 by heb23

Once Upon A Time, Flip Wilson Fell Into a Pop Culture Void…

We had this as a final trivia question on Monday night – in 1972, what comedian/actor was named Time Magazine’s “first black superstar?” We had three players… Read more “Once Upon A Time, Flip Wilson Fell Into a Pop Culture Void…”

May 9, 2018June 10, 2019 by heb23

I Found The “Frog Boy” Passage in the Charlie Chaplin Autobiography (squeal)!

I learned  a  while  ago  that the “X-Files” episode called “Home” (the one  with  the  violent  inbreeders) was partially inspired  by Charlie Chaplin’s autobiography. Specifically, the quadruple … Read more “I Found The “Frog Boy” Passage in the Charlie Chaplin Autobiography (squeal)!”

March 31, 2018 by heb23

My 2018 Oscar Predictions – Based Entirely On Probability!

Editor’s Note: This blog will specifically mention masturbation, human-on-human sexual intercourse, and human-on-fish monster sexual intercourse plus includes a link to a racy article in Cosmopolitan magazine.… Read more “My 2018 Oscar Predictions – Based Entirely On Probability!”

February 21, 2018January 22, 2019 by heb23

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