Tuesday, February 19, 2013
A tribute to Lord's written by Richard DeSorgher and delivered at the "Celebrate Lord's" community party on Feb. 15.
One of the highlights of the Celebration of Lord's Department Store Friday night, was Town Historian Richard DeSorgher's "Tribute to Lord's." Here it is in its entirety as found on DeSorgher's website. Enjoy! A "Tribute to Lords" as written by Richard DeSorgher and delivered during “Celebrate Lords” on Feb. 15, 2013. [to the tune of Cheers] Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name, and they’re always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same You wanna be where everybody knows Your name. You wanna go where people know, people are …
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Who's the No. 1 sitcom of all-time? Hint, it didn't take place in America.
As a sequel to last week's best sitcom stars ever, this week we are venturing down the same road. Drum roll please. This week, we're looking at the top 10 sitcoms of all of time, in the humble opinion of this typist. Please weigh in on your own favorites in the comment section, or tell me why you think my list belongs in the trash can on my computer. No. 10-"Hogan's Heroes." Somehow wouldn't you liked to have been a fly on the wall when the creators showed up at Bing Crosby Productions to float an idea of the hijinks of a German POW camp? A strong cast and good comedy and, of course, Sgt. Schultz made it work. No. 9-"Leave it to Beaver"-I was having breakfast the other day when the show about Beaver falling into the soup bowl on top of …
Sunday, March 18, 2012
These sitcom characters have stood the test of time.
While I was sitting at the computer the other day, I was listening to a radio talk show host complain about other hosts who just talk about movies or sitcom stars instead of sports. Thank you, Mr. radio talk show host, you gave me an idea for column. Everyone has their favorite sitcom stars. The character and figures, for good and bad, leave a lasting impression on us. Sometimes they are the stars of the show, but other times, they are secondary characters who stole the show from the lead characters. I have my personal top 10, but I'm pretty sure you will have your own, so that's why we have the comment section at the bottom of the stories. Let the debate begin, but I'm going first. Drum roll, please... 10. Eddie Haskell (Ken Osmond). …
James Williams
10:23 am on Monday, June 11, 2012
I agree in general (although I'd re-order your list a bit), but cannot seem to classify MASH as a sitcom. My list: 10. Barney Miller 9. Leave it to Beaver 8. All in the Family 7. Cheers 6. Simpsons 5. Beverly Hillbillies 4. WKRP 3. Seinfeld 2. I Love Lucy 1. Andy Griffith more ›