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A GREAT scene from one of the best children’s show of ALL...

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 02:42:57 -0400

A GREAT scene from one of the best children’s show of ALL TIME. Kukla, Fran and Ollie.

A great classic oldie for all generations, young and old could enjoy this! Definitely a laugh out loud show. Kukla, Fran and Ollie was started in 1949 and ran all the way into the mid 60’s. The show never lost it’s humor and the cast never lost the magic.

A scene from the Judy Garland Show with Judy Garland and Barbra...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:57:20 -0400

A scene from the Judy Garland Show with Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand singing “Happy Days/Get Happy”. Every time I watch this I get goosebumps.

One of my favorite scenes from one of Gene Kelly’s least...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:46:00 -0400

One of my favorite scenes from one of Gene Kelly’s least known musicals, “Always Fair Weather”

Here he shows everyone that tapping and rolling skating can go hand in hand. True genius.

Jack Benny and Frank Nelson in a skit on the Jack Benny...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:15:18 -0400

Jack Benny and Frank Nelson in a skit on the Jack Benny Program.

Jack Benny was an amazing Comedian, widely recognized as one of the leading American entertainers of the 20th century, Benny played the role of the comic penny-pinching miser, insisting on remaining 39 years old on stage despite his actual age, and often playing the violin badly.

Shirley Temple singing “When I Grow Up”. Shirley...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:03:55 -0400

Shirley Temple singing “When I Grow Up”. Shirley Temple, an American film and television actress, singer, dancer, autobiographer, and former U.S. Ambassador to Ghana and Czechoslovakia. She began her film career in 1932 at the age of three, and in 1934, skyrocketed to superstardom in her movie “Bright Eyes”

"Ah, beware of snobbery; it is the unwelcome recognition of one’s own past failings.” -..."

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 14:59:43 -0400

““Ah, beware of snobbery; it is the unwelcome recognition of one’s own past failings.”
- Cary Grant -”

Not only one of the best shows on television but a true classic...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:36:36 -0400

Not only one of the best shows on television but a true classic scene from “Barney Fife” (Don Knotts)trying to recite the Preamble to the Constitution.

The Andy Griffith Show starred Andy Griffith, Don Knotts and Ron Howard. Don Knotts recently passed in ‘06 leaving behind an enormous legacy of comedy and family fun!

Ella Fitzgerald was a popular female singer of the 40’s,...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 02:15:00 -0400

Ella Fitzgerald was a popular female singer of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s era. One of my favorites, Tisket a Tasket was her first single recorded at the age of 18. This was of course a later version.

Dubbed “The First Lady of Song,” Ella Fitzgerald was the most popular female jazz singer in the United States for more than half a century. In her lifetime, she won 13 Grammy awards and sold over 40 million albums.

“Put on Your Sunday Clothes” is one of my favorite...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:17:37 -0400

“Put on Your Sunday Clothes” is one of my favorite songs of all time.

Simply because everytime I hear it, it makes me happy.

Again, from the 1969 movie “Hello Dolly”.

Fun Fact: This song was used for the opening of the hit Pixar-Disney movie “Wall-E”

A scene from the 1969 movie “Hello Dolly”. Although...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:13:22 -0400

A scene from the 1969 movie “Hello Dolly”. Although it doesn’t exactly qualify as an “Oldie” it is a very important movie. For the simple reason of an iconic scene with both my favorites Barbra Streisand and Louis Armstrong. The song is not only sung with such a beautiful voice but I put this in here simply for the reason most younger people have no idea of this movie and it’s sad because Barbra is now becoming an unknown among the younger generation. Something we can’t let happen!

From one of my favorite movies “Summer Stock”...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:08:13 -0400

From one of my favorite movies “Summer Stock” starring Judy Garland and Gene Kelly.

Here she sings one of her iconic songs “Get Happy”. Considered very risque in it’s day.

Judy Garland was another staple of American Entertainment. Her voice charmed millions and her daughter went on to be almost as known and famous. Liza Minelli.

One of my favorite clips from my favorite movie “Singing...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:04:08 -0400

One of my favorite clips from my favorite movie “Singing in the Rain” with Gene Kelly, Donald O Connor and Debbie Reynolds.

Beautiful Girls, was a play off of all the generations, 20’s, 30’s 40’s and 50’s even though the movie was SET in the 1920’s.

From one of my favorite movies of all time “Arsenic and...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:36:03 -0400

From one of my favorite movies of all time “Arsenic and Old Lace” starring Cary Grant.

This is one of his movies that wasn’t in the spotlight like his others. However, this movie was one of his best! A true acting genius and another actor of the oldies that I love!

Famous for all his other movies like “North by Northwest”, “Bringing up Baby”, and “Gunga Din”.

One of the most iconic scenes in movie history from the 1939...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:26:00 -0400

One of the most iconic scenes in movie history from the 1939 movie Gone With the Wind starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh.

Gone With the Wind is a great movie, showing romance, and the true time of the civil war era.

From the movie “Going My Way” with Bing Crosby,...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 03:14:00 -0400

From the movie “Going My Way” with Bing Crosby, which then lead to it’s sequel “The Bells of Saint Mary’s” a 1945 Oscar winning movie.

Singing “Toura Loura Loura”

“You’re the Top” sung by the man himself, Cole...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:58:00 -0400

“You’re the Top” sung by the man himself, Cole Porter. A man who wrote songs that went on to be sang over and over by people such as Sammy Davis Jr., Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, and more!

His peak was in the late 20’s and he unfortunately died earlier than wanted.

His songs included “Day and Night” , “Wildcat Kelly”, “Delovely”, “Still of the Night”, and “Just One of Those Things” (my favorite)

A fun little skit with Johnny Carson. “The Birth of the...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 02:53:00 -0400

A fun little skit with Johnny Carson.

“The Birth of the Blues” featuring The Rat Pack. Which of course included Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Frank Sinatra. Something that again, could be watched by all ages. There’s something about when you watch things like this, it makes you smile and The Rat Pack was definitely something that did that.

A fun, little something to see.

“I Love Lucy” or should I say one of the greatest...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:51:00 -0400

“I Love Lucy” or should I say one of the greatest television shows to ever air.

Lucille Ball was the Queen of Comedy and being married to Desi Arnaz and having her real life best friend all on the show with her as such was certainly a delight.

This is a piece of history, in which the longest television laugh ever recorded was made. Lucille Ball’s comedy routine with Desi in this classic episode definitely goes down in the books! With over a minute and a half of laughter from the audience, this proved to be the funniest moment in television history!

Doris Day singing “Que Sera Sera” a beautiful...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:38:00 -0400

Doris Day singing “Que Sera Sera” a beautiful tender song from the beloved singer turned actress of the oldies era.

Some of her biggest movies include: “Move Over Darling” , “That Touch of Mink”, and “Lover Come Back” She worked a lot with Rock Hudson, Tony Randall and James Garner. Making her movies a staple of family entertainment.

Still alive to this day, and most people have no idea of who she is.

Perhaps one of the most famous movies of the classics...

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:32:00 -0400

Perhaps one of the most famous movies of the classics bunch!

Singing in the Rain was a movie that everyone could identify with and smile. No matter the age or preference, there was something for everyone.

Gene Kelly was not only an amazing actor, but a wonderful dancer, comedian and he went on to make movies that were beloved by all!