Awesome Albums from ’84, Vol. 2

***** CONTENT WARNING – THIS POST CONTAINS BRIEF MENTIONS OF NUCLEAR WAR, SPOUSAL ABUSE, SUICIDE, DEPRESSION, AND A CERTAIN CONVICTED FELON/FORMER PRESIDENT/CURRENT PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE ***** These albums are all turning forty this year. This list is in chronological order by release date and covers albums released between May and August of 1984. CHART POSITION: #115Continue reading “Awesome Albums from ’84, Vol. 2”

Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!

I haven’t done a pop quiz in a long time! This time around, I’m giving you four words from song titles by the same musical artist; your job is to name the artist. These are—for the most part—very well-known artists, with a couple of my personal favorites thrown in just for fun. Come back toContinue reading “Pop Quiz, Hot Shot!”

Legend: Bob Newhart

“The only difference between Bob Newhart on stage and Bob Newhart offstage is that there is no stage.” – David Hyde Pierce Grammy, Emmy, and Golden Globe-winning actor Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. A master in the art of deadpan, Newhart was the ultimate everyman, known for his bone-dry witContinue reading “Legend: Bob Newhart”

“Are you ready for the summer?”

POP QUIZ, HOT SHOT: What actor, who made his feature debut in Meatballs, also appears in another film on this list?

Legend: Donald Sutherland

Golden Globe and Emmy-winning actor, activist, and all-around badass Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick on July 17, 1935, Donald McNichol Sutherland attended Victoria University in Toronto. After earning degrees in engineering and theater, Sutherland left for London, where he studied at the prestigious LondonContinue reading “Legend: Donald Sutherland”