November 2022

THE QUIZ SHOW SCANDAL

  In the early days of TV, quiz shows were extraordinarily popular.  The suspense of watching a contest sweat out a question that could make or break them was compelling entertainment.  There were a bunch of these shows, including “The $64,000 Question”, “The Big Surprise”, “Dotto”, and “Twenty-One”.  What viewers Read more

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A PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT

            We’re all familiar with the assassination attempts that succeeded.  Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, Kennedy.  And most are familiar with the attempt on Reagan’s life.  And the two attempts on Ford’s life.  Less know about the Andrew Jackson incident.  All were by people who were lacking in sanity.  But there was Read more

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