Television

California Dreamin’

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NOTE: Unfortunately the copyright holder who owns the rights, and hasn’t bothered to share, had it taken down. It was a beautiful tribute in honor of all the victims of the L.A. fires. Seems a shame that a copyright holder would be so selfish as to not share something so meaningful and healing to the victims, but here we are.

This brought tears to my eyes as I watched it live on the Grammys last Sunday.
It still moves me today.

Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga – California Dreaming – Live 2/3/2025 Grammy Performance

The Real World / Pedro Zamora

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I was a young buck back in 1994 who lost many friends and lovers to AIDS. Pedro became a hero for me then and he still is today. He’s one of the many talented bright spots we lost before there was a drug cocktail that made a long life possible for HIV positive persons.
This is not short video, but a video that was worth every minute of my time. So much so I’m about to watch it again. I find its message vitally important given today’s political climate. Thus I share it here in hopes that not only will you watch it, but also share it with others too.
Oh, and have a tissue handy as I needed one a couple times while watching.

In The Bleak Midwinter

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Fearsome and I adore both the original BBC version of Ghosts as well as the American CBS version.
One of our favorite moments from both series is this one from BBC’s second season Christmas special. We find it very appropriate to welcome Winter Soltice 2024.
Happy Solstice.

BBC Ghosts cast – In The Bleak Midwinter – Season 2 Christmas Special Originally aired on BBC December 23, 2020

The Christmas Song

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Judy Garland’s famous Christmas special aired shortly before my entry onto this planet. As a child I adored the yearly Christmas specials and am sure I would have adored this one had I seen it, but then again if I had I’d be older than I already am. Thankfully I can watch it here on YouTube. Enjoy this clip, it’s truly a treasure.

Judy Garland & Mel Tormé – The Christmas Song – Aired December 22, 1963 on CBS

Hard Candy Christmas

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To say that Dolly is an angel in my life is an understatement. Thank you Dolly for being one of the best parts of the soundtrack of my life. One of my earliest memories is hearing you on the radio in my mother’s 1967 Buick. Thankfully you are still with me to this day and hopefully for many more years to come.

https://youtu.be/WSh4StH4zA8?si=n3iHNOaHWJb53nYF

Dolly Parton – Hard Candy Christmas – Bob Hope Christmas Special 1988

Santa Send A Fella

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This fabulous performance from Rose Marie as Sally Rogers predates my time on this here earth, but not by much! I remember he on television back in the day, she’s quite the entertainer.

Rose Marie (as Sally Rogers) – Santa Send A Fella – 1963 “Alan Brady Presents“ episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show

 

Pee Wee’s Playhouse Christmas Special

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It’s the full episode and it’s been restored to Hi-Def!
Only Pee Wee could get away with opening his special with The Marine Corp Choir.
This is spectacular!

Originally released in 1988 this is a treasure trove of classic stars featuring:       Frankie Avalon, Charo, The Del Rubio Triplets, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Annette Funicello, Whoopi Goldberg, Grace Jones, Magic Johnson, k. d. Lang, Little Richard, Joan Rivers, Dinah Shore and Oprah Winfrey.

What better way to start your holiday season?
You are welcome!

Bewitched spells for the holiday

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Samantha always pulled her holidays off without a glitch. Maybe we could learn a spell or two from her.

After seeing all those clips of her talent for getting through the holiday season, I think I’ll treat myself to a holiday episode. Want to join me?

Season 4 – Episode 16 – Humbug Not Spoken Here – 1967