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Nothing twinkles quite as bright as a classic Hollywood star and few were ever bigger in their day than Lana Turner.
Of course, there is Lana Turner the legend… and Lana Turner the wife and mother.
Published Nov 29, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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In The Country of Brooklyn by Peter Golenbock is a remarkable trip through the history of one of the United States’ most vital geographic regions, one that has contribute to our nation in the fields of politics, culture, and society.
Published Nov 28, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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I love “Chuck.”
It’s not a gay thing—I’m referring to the NBC TV show that just returned for its second season on Monday nights.
Published Oct 13, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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The last thing we need in our house is another serial TV commitment. But then someone turned me on to – late, I know – Lifetime’s “Army Wives.”
Published Oct 13, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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When Spin magazine started, its staff included two fascinating characters. First was Bob Guccione, Jr., the magazine’s founder and namesake son of the publisher of Penthouse.
And then there was Spin’s senior editor, Legs McNeil.
Published Oct 12, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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I think everyone remembers where they were when they first heard about the planes flying into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon.
Published Oct 12, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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Daniel Pink has made a career of being first on business themes over the last seven years, ever since publication of Free Agent Nation in May 2001. His theory then? That more of us will be working for ourselves in the future.
Published Oct 11, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Business
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Apparently there is a big national election campaign underway in the United States featuring an old man, a black man, a bald man and a woman who shoots moose.
Who knew?
Published Oct 2, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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When I first met future Pulitzer Prize winning editorial cartoonist Clay Bennett almost 20 years ago, he was poking fun at local issues and political figures for the St. Petersburg Times.
Published Sep 28, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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Now, Robert Schimmel, on the other hand, is one of the best stand-up comedians of his generation. He, like Richard Belzer before him, is the guy other comedians watch and measure themselves against. He is naturally funny and naturally crude.
Published Sep 23, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Everybody has an opinion on O.J. Simpson. He’s this, he’s that – one thing we can all agree upon is that his life is certainly not a dull one.
Published Sep 7, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Crime
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I have to admit I thought that Van Halen—or at least Sammy Halen—must have endorsed John McCain when he introduced Sarah Palin as his running mate for the first time.
Published Sep 5, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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Who knew this was going to be such an interesting week for cartooning and comic strip news? Not me. And not when I invited Alan Gardner to be my guest.
Published Sep 5, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Find out everything you wanted to know about television in this audio interview with two TV critics, Aaron Barnhart and Eric Deggans.
Published Sep 4, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Former Ronald Reagan speechwriter Peggy Noonan ("Morning in America") gave Democrats exactly what they wanted today, calling John McCain's choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for his vice presidential running mate, "political bullsh*t." Give a listen!
Published Sep 3, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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Joining me today is one of the executive editors of My Wall Street Journal - which he will insist is a parody, but seems true enough to me.
Published Sep 2, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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In the pantheon of comic book masters, the late artist and writer Will Eisner’s name is at or near the top of pretty much everyone’s list.
Published Aug 31, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Arts
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I loved her in the movie 'Mean Girls,' but I'm not sure that's a qualification to be vice president of the United States.
Published Aug 29, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Politics
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Never let a good brand die.
That seems to be the marching order given to Brent Poer, general manager of TheWB.com, the web video site launching on Wednesday, August 27.
Published Aug 27, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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She's been a dancer and an actress, and now she's the voice of several popular animated characters, including two known all over the world:
Published Aug 25, 2008 by ■ Bob Andelman in Entertainment
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Bob Andelman
Citizen Journalist
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Reporting from: St. Petersburg, Florida, United States Registered: Jun 10, 2008
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I am the author or co-author of nine books, including: Built From Scratch (with the founders of The Home Depot); Mean Business (with Albert J. Dunlap); The Profit Zone (with Adrian J. Slywotzky); and Will Eisner: A Spirited Life. I have written thousands of newspaper and magazine articles and currently produce the Mr. Media podcast. Read more of my work for fun or to hire me at http://www.andelman.com . And thanks for your support! |
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