It was 11 years ago today, on Feb. 20, 2005, that actress Sandra Dee died as a result of complications with kidney disease. She was 62.
Dee, born Alexandra Zuck, starred in approximately 22 films and also appeared in episodic television in the early 1970’s and early 1980’s. My favorite film of hers was Imitation of Life, which also starred Lana Turner, Juanita Moore, John Gavin and Susan Kohner.
Do you have a favorite Sandra Dee movie?
February 14. It’s just another day for me. However, in other parts of the world–specifically in the U.S.–it’s plainly known as Valentine’s Day…a Hallmark holiday.
I for one don’t celebrate this day, but I know many others who do. If you’re single, go out and treat yourself to something nice because you deserve it!
Happy Birthday to musician, singer, songwriter and actor Peter Tork of The Monkees.
Apparently, there’s a very important football game being televised all across North America today. I could care less about this game. Instead, my day will be spent working on homework. 🏈 🚫 🏆
On Feb. 4, 1983, singer and drummer Karen Carpenter died as a result of anorexia nervosa, a disease that still wasn’t commonly known in the early 1980’s. Carpenter was just 32-years-old.
Here’s a classic Carpenters’s song and one of my favorites.
Born on this day in 1965, actor and martial artist Brandon Lee.
Sadly, on March 31, 1993, Lee was killed in a firearms accident while filming The Crow. He was 28-years-old.
Happy Birthday to singer and songwriter Lisa Marie Presley!
Alas, today is my LAST day of freedom = the end of my winter break. 😦 Now begins the countdown until graduation! Is it May yet?! 😀 📚 🎉
It was 40 years ago today that the Donny & Marie variety television series premiered on ABC. Real-life, singing siblings, Donny and Marie Osmond brought their unique blend of style (i.e. collared shirts, purple socks and superb ice-skating moves… yes, it was the mid-1970’s) and witty banter to the small screen, while acting in comedy skits and then performing a song or two.
Every Friday, the siblings welcomed legendary guest stars to their show, including Bob Hope, Desi Arnaz, Andy Williams, Betty White, Olivia Newton-John, Sonny and Cher and many more.
The show ended each week with the duos’ signature song…
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