Monthly Archives: February 2010

Facebook Powers Betty White onto SNL

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Gordon Davidescu

When I think of the possibilities of what large groups of otherwise unrelated people can do when properly organized through methods that have only come about since the creation of the various protocols that make up the Internet, many things … Continue reading →

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How to Guarantee One Hundred Percent Failure

Posted on February 15, 2010 by David W. Boles

The live theatre is imperfect.  It is always disappointing to be a part of a production that requires 100% perfection in every sense because that expectation of perfection is guaranteed to fail one hundred percent of the time.  Remember:  The … Continue reading →

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Television Matriarch Frances Reid Passes

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Gordon Davidescu

On November 8, 1965, Frances Reid appeared as character Alice Horton for the first time on daytime drama, “Days of Our Lives.” For forty-two years, she continued to appear on the show until her health no longer permitted her to … Continue reading →

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Regeneration Tricks: Same Show, Different Leads

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Gordon Davidescu

From 1963-1966, actor William Hartnell portrayed the character of The Doctor on the British television program “Doctor Who.” Towards the end of his run, Hartnell was weary from the intense schedule and bowed out. The producers faced a fundamental dilemma: … Continue reading →

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