Saturday, February 21, 2026

We Salute Sid Caesar - and Caesar's Writers!

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Today, the blog shall binge-watch Sid Caesar , starting with his TV debut. Do we LOVE Admiral Broadway Revue , Your Show Of Shows , Caesar...
Friday, February 13, 2026

Looney Tunes Celebrate Valentine's Day Weekend

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Have celebrated Valentine's Day either with cartoons or the classic comedy of Jack Benny (who was born on February 14, 1894). This year...
Saturday, February 07, 2026

And This Blog Loves Unorthodox Stand-up Comedians

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High atop the list of reasons we're here writing a blog on a bordering on frigid winter day is . . . comedy. Used to see lots of San Fra...
Saturday, January 31, 2026

Goodbye To All-Time Comedy Great Catherine O' Hara

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On January 30, 2026, an awful day capping yet another hideous week in a horrible year. . . We got the sad news that Catherine O'Hara, on...
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Friday, January 23, 2026

Remembering Django Reinhardt

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Today, music lovers around the world celebrate the natal anniversary of guitarist Django Reinhardt . Django , the Belgian-born Romani jazz m...
Sunday, January 18, 2026

We Salute Babe Hardy (The GOAT) and Split Reel Productions

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Today is the natal anniversary of Oliver "Babe" Hardy , half of our all-time favorite comedy team. Oliver Hardy was a singularly ...
Sunday, January 11, 2026

This Friday In Oakland: The Noir City Film Festival Returns!

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The favorite film festival that the writer of this blog didn't personally schlep reels to is back. That would be Noir City , which shall...