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Legendary Comedian, George Carlin, (1937-2008) - Video Tribute

June 23rd, 2008 at 7:38 am » Comments (0)

Legendary, trailblazing comedian and cultural icon,  George Carlin, has died at 71.
George Carlin, the Grammy-Award winning standup comedian and actor who was hailed for his irreverent social commentary, poignant observations of the absurdities of everyday life and language, and groundbreaking routines like “Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television,” died in Santa Monica, Calif., […]



Video: Tim Russert Memorial: Luke Russert Eulogy, Bruce Springsteen Performance

June 18th, 2008 at 10:00 pm » Comments (1)

Tim Russert’s son, Luke Russert would have made his father proud indeed.  Not only has he demonstrated admirable and inspiring fortitude  in such emotionally wrenching circumstances, he called for an end to divisive politics and personal attacks, and he got Barack Obama and John McCain together, literally.
Specifically, it was Mr. Russert’s son, Luke, 22, who […]



Hollywood Dance Legend Cyd Charisse (1922-2008) - Video Tribute

June 17th, 2008 at 7:20 pm » Comments (0)

Legendary actress, dancer and star of numerous musicals from Hollywood’s Golden Era, Cyd Charisse has died.
Cyd Charisse, who brought sizzle and sophistication to dance in such classic movie musicals as “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Silk Stockings,” died today. She was 86.
Charisse died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after suffering an […]