On July 29, 1957 Jack Paar began his stint as the host of the Tonight Show–changed to The Jack Paar Show–on NBC-TV. He was the host for five years. Mr. Paar’s version of The Tonight Show was very different than today’s. He preferred literary types over Hollywood stars trying to promote their latest movies. A factoid . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Jack Paar Tries To Do a Polaroid Commercial
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I stumbled across this spoof of smart phones while watching something else on You Tube. I had to share it with you! Click here if the video player doesn’t work . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: These Are Your Contacts “Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgment and common sense are essential.” John Wooden on Self-Control I’ll admit that the Baby Boomer in me was annoyed by Coach Wooden’s admonition to practice self-control by keeping emotions under control. After all, the whole emotional thing was one of the things that caused a big rift . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Runaway Emotions In yesterday’s post, I talked about how American women seem to focus more on being liked than being respected. But, as I’ve reflected upon this more, I’ve also been thinking about how modern “relationships” are so transient. We stick around only as long as our “needs” are being met. And so, we run around expecting everyone . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: The Fun of Making Friends (c. 1950) Yesterday, I began the unit in The Home Economics Omnibus on being a well-dressed girl. But part of being well-dressed is also being well-groomed. You can be wearing the best clothes money can buy but still be a mess. Thank goodness the Committee on Medical Motion Pictures from the American College of Surgeons and the crazy . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Make Sure You Wash Your Hair At Least Every Two Weeks Well, I managed to do it. It is hard to admit but I think everyone has figured it out, already. I put too much on my plate. I went to the super buffet and loaded it up because I forgot that I could take seconds. Each item on my plate brings me tremendous joy (most of . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Ode to Saran Wrap (c. 1956)  One comment - (Comments are closed)  Cooking from Scratch, Theatrical Thursday, Vintage School Films, home economics  freezer cooking, Once a Month Cooking We’re in luck! Avis Films has created an educational movie that will help us understand the “foundation foods” we should eat every day. Apparently this film didn’t like to call them The Basic 7. The propaganda is strong encouraging us to be members of The Clean Plate Club. But, also note when the film says it is . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Foundation Foods (1940s) I tried to find a vintage/retro film in honor of Hanukkah but, basically, all I could find was Adam Sandler’s Chanukah Song (which is pretty funny but not really retro) and lots and lots of videos of children’s performances of the Dreidel Song. If you know of one, please, let me know. I strongly believe in . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: The Spirit of Christmas (1950) Sometimes we need to watch a “corny” and “sentimental” film (by today’s standards) to help us connect to and name some of the emotions we are feeling. Even though our leaders tell us the recession is officially over, many families, including mine, are still feeling the full weight of the downturn. I’ll admit it. I cried while . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Thanksgiving (1951) Next week the annual ritual of the electric knives takes place: Menfolk in households all across the United States will pretend that they know how to carve a turkey. According to an article in the National Post (published right before the Canadian Thanksgiving in October), a recent poll of 800 men over 30 in Canada found . . . → Read More: Theatrical Thursday: Carving Magic |
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