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Kukla, Fran & Ollie: A Nation of Immigrants

Posted on 17 January 2018 by JC

Burr Tillstrom—the puppeteer behind the Kukla, Fran & Ollie children’s show—is my family’s claim to fame. I missed his centenary last autumn.  Franklin Burr Tillstrom was born 13 October 1917 in Chicago, Illinois, and had an older brother Richard (1911-2008). … Continue reading →

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On Reagan on HBO

Posted on 4 February 2011 by JC

Ronald Reagan is getting the HBO treatment for his 100th birthday.  Eugene Jarecki‘s new documentary “Reagan” debuts on HBO Monday night (7 Feb 2011). The Wall Street Journal is hopeful, asking “Can HBO Get ‘Reagan’ Right?”  Fox News suggests that … Continue reading →

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Tatterific—My Favorite SuperBowl Ad

Posted on 2 February 2009 by JC

Actually watched the Super Bowl this year.  I liked the Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head ad, Taters, the best.  Only problem being, I don’t remember who the sponsor of the ad is…

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