Tag Archives: Sixties

ZOINKS! and I don’t recall if the others have a catchphrase

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Steve

If they’re both heading to Austin, then I figure they’re investigating the ghost who lives in the Driskill Hotel. A very nice, very pricey place downtown at Sixth and Congress. Since ghosts aren’t real, my money is on Mystery, Incorporated … Continue reading →

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Welcome to November 2023!

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Steve

I was really excited about this month’s Header because it’s the 60th anniversary of Josie and the Pussycats debuting as a comic book; ok, it was just called Josie and it was a lazy female version of Archie. The Pussycats shift … Continue reading →

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The Good Shepherd

Posted on October 8, 2023 by Steve

Robert DeNiro’s demonstration that he can direct a story-by-numbers via this incredibly inaccurate yet fictional story on the CIA’s infancy. Being a fanatic of History, a stickler for accuracy and having an above average knowledge (for an American) of America’s … Continue reading →

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1963: The first cat in space!

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Steve

Last week, I forgot to write about the first feline who went to space after a dog and I figure a couple chimps or monkeys. The kitty’s name was Félicette, one of many strays rounded up from Paris and drafted … Continue reading →

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1963: Hotline between the USSR and US established

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Steve

In light of how close the world came to Nuclear Armageddon over Cuba, this was set up to have the two super powers communicate before before they kill everybody. Contrary to the movies, namely Failsafe, it was never a hotline nor … Continue reading →

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Steve

Now I’m catching up on my streaming queue since I ended my monthly Alamo Drafthouse pass; I promise you and them I will be renewing it when money and time allow, aka, when there’s a string of movies close together … Continue reading →

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Tom Jones!

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Steve

I haven’t written about the concerts I’ve attended in years because I got behind then decided, the hell with it. However, I couldn’t let Tom Jones appearing in Austin slide! At 82 going on 83, he’s still got it. Women … Continue reading →

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RIP Harry Belafonte

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Steve

Sorry to delay such a pretty cool guy. People still know his “Banana Boat Song” to this day. I often hear it at the local hockey games and it was a key scene in Beetlejuice. Harry had a great episode of The … Continue reading →

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RIP Raquel Welch

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Steve

My ex-roomie Paul said Raquel was his first crush. I would have to go with Valerie Perrine for mine around this era, however, I can see her effect because Fantastic Voyage was a staple on WGN. More people tend to list 10,000 … Continue reading →

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RIP Burt Bacharach

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Steve

Digging out further thanks to COVID-19 but I can never ignore this awesome gentleman even if his music wasn’t really, directly, my thing. He influenced who I liked and provided a great Monty Python joke in The Meaning of Life. Hang in … Continue reading →

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RIP Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Steve

Another great player who changed professional hockey for the better through his play and decisions. On the former, Bobby was a fast skater, hence his nickname (he was blonde too). He also perfected a mean slapshot. I think he’s a … Continue reading →

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RIP: Jeff Beck & Lisa Marie Presley

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Steve

Such a shame that Henry Kissinger remains alive while we lost these two and hear me out on Lisa Marie. First up is Jeff Beck who I will always regret failing to see live thanks to an ex-girlfriend in university. … Continue reading →

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RIP Dr. Frank Drake

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Steve

Dr. Frank Drake passed away last Friday and he’s pretty famous to me and to many in Astronomy circles, namely for his equation that postulates the possibility of life on other planets in our galaxy. Translated into English or layman’s … Continue reading →

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Charlie Says

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Steve

I decided to revive this sub-category of movie reviews/discussion for several reasons: I just don’t go to the movie theaters as often due to my need to save money, the theatrical choices remain lame and the Pandemic isn’t really over. … Continue reading →

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RIP Nichelle Nichols

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Steve

Farewell to an awesome and incredible person! I had the great honor to meet her about seven years ago at Dragon’s Lair. Mrs. Nichols was very generous to make a quick stop in Austin on her way to a bigger … Continue reading →

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