Category Archives: Op-Ed

Richard Simmons Was An Inspiration

Richard Simmons was what happened when you crossed Slim Goodbody’s appearance with the energetic attitude of Robin Williams and the ever-loving sentiment of Fred Rogers. Some people just manage to take advantage of growing trends and run with it. By the time Simmons, born Milton Teague, moved to the Los Angeles area in the 1970s,Continue reading “Richard Simmons Was An Inspiration”

Trump Brought This Upon Himself

Twenty years ago when the Republican National Convention was held, delegates mocked then Democrat President nominee John Kerry by wearing heart-covered bandages. They were criticizing Kerry who had served in Vietnam War and gotten wounded thus receiving the Purple Heart. He actually received three Purple Hearts. The tasteless side of the Republican Party didn’t startContinue reading “Trump Brought This Upon Himself”

We Need To Talk About Project 2025

If you’ve been living under a rock on Mars with your eyes closed and your fingers in your ears, all you’ve heard about for the past two weeks is whether President Joe Biden is too old to run for re-election and should he step down. However, there’s been little discussion on why a major politicalContinue reading “We Need To Talk About Project 2025”

Shelley Duvall Shined Bright

When I first saw The Shining many, many years ago, I really hated Shelley Duvall’s performance. I had known her mostly as Olive Oyl in the live-adaptation musical Popeye. At 5-foot-8, she was slightly taller than other actresses and her thin waifish body made her the best to play the role. She had rose toContinue reading “Shelley Duvall Shined Bright”

‘New Norm’ Shows The Right Can’t Be Intentionally Funny Even If They Tried

One of the great things about All in the Family and its spin-off The Jeffersons was that Archie Bunker and George Jefferson might have been biased, prejudiced people, but the show used the absurdity of bigotry and bias against them. After a while, both Archie and George learned how to tolerate and even feel compassionContinue reading “‘New Norm’ Shows The Right Can’t Be Intentionally Funny Even If They Tried”

Have A Fun And Safe Fourth Of July And Remember Why We Celebrate It

There’s an old proverb that goes, “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely.” I don’t want to get into a political post on July 4, but it is a day where politics should be at the forefront. The Supreme Court has spoken in regards that former President Donald J. Trump has basically absolute power as longContinue reading “Have A Fun And Safe Fourth Of July And Remember Why We Celebrate It”

Rest In Peace To Two Great Movie/TV Veterans

For the most part, I can’t tell if famed screenwriter Robert Towne and prolific character actor Bill Cobbs ever worked on the same movie or TV show throughout their decades in the business. Both of them didn’t really get started until their 30s at a time in which many people would’ve given up on theirContinue reading “Rest In Peace To Two Great Movie/TV Veterans”

It’s Past Time To Show Trump And The GOP There Are Real Consequences

I’ll be blunt. I’m getting sick and tired of the “Both political parties are bad!” people. Maybe 35-40 years ago that might have been a good way to justify your reasoning for not voting. I mean, in 1984, you had that sumbitch Reagan against Walter Mondale. Then you had Daddy Bush versus Michael Dukakis inContinue reading “It’s Past Time To Show Trump And The GOP There Are Real Consequences”