JULY 29, 1887: NAUGHTY NOMADS AND SINGING SOTS – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Born in 1887, Sigmund Romberg moved to the United States in 1909 and, after a short resume builder in a pencil factory (as a sharpener?), found work as a pianist. … Continue reading
May 29, 1913: Ill-Mannered Factions? In Paris? – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
On the evening of May 29, 1913, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the newest venue in Paris, open for just over a month, was packed. According to a newspaper report: “Never. … Continue reading
Quote • BETTE DAVIS
Photo post by @toobeguiling. “Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not a star.” Bette Davis Source: “Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not … Continue reading
January 13, 1887: Some of These Days – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Born in Russia on January 13, 1887, “the Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” Sophie Tucker immigrated to the United States as an infant and began her long career shortly … Continue reading
‘Trump’s so angry at theatre, he’s gonna…’
Trump’s so angry at theatre, he’s gonna try to build a fourth wall. — Jeeves Williams (@jeeveswilliams)November 19, 2016 //platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
November 2, 1887: Ode to a Nightingale – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Wild and crazy entrepreneur, P.T. Barnum was known for bringing audiences such high-brow entertainers as Tom Thumb, the Feejee Mermaid, and Zip the Pinhead. As he said, “Nobody ever lost … Continue reading
Quote • ROBERT MITCHUM • ‘That bum…’
“You know what the average Robert Mitchum fan is? He’s full of warts and dandruff and he’s probably got a hernia too, But he sees me up there on the … Continue reading
Quote • SHAKESPEARE • Toothache
“For there was never yet philosopher That could endure the toothache patiently.” Source: Shakespeare says: | The Müscleheaded Blog
May 29, 1913: Ill-Mannered Factions? In Paris? | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
On the evening of May 29, 1913, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the newest venue in Paris, open for just over a month, was packed. According to a newspaper report: “Never. … Continue reading
April 28, 1874: Sardine in Honorable Tin Can | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Following the death of Warner Oland, who had successfully brought the character of Charlie Chan to the screen in 16 films, Twentieth Century Fox began the search for a new … Continue reading
April 11, 1938: Give Me an Alto or Give Me Death | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Call it destiny. Two men stranded in Kansas City when a storm closed the airport met in a hotel lobby, engaged in conversation, and – go figure – discovered they … Continue reading
April 4, 1914: Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
The Perils of Pauline, one of the earliest American movie serials and a classic example of the damsel in distress genre, premiered in Los Angeles on April 4,1914. Every week … Continue reading
March 18, 1902: Italian Tenors Are a Lire a Dozen | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Tenor Enrico Caruso recorded ten arias for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company in Milan, Italy. He was paid 100 pounds sterling, and was not required to do any typing. These … Continue reading
Vintage Postcard Humor: Big Parts | The Müscleheaded Blog
Photo post. Source: Vintage Postcard Humor: Big Parts | The Müscleheaded Blog
January 23, 1919: Nothing in Moderation | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
He got his first job in television by showing up for an audition wearing a barrel and shorts. From there his career took off during a ten-year period that carried … Continue reading
January 13, 1887: Some of These Days | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Born in Russia on January 13, 1887, “the Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” Sophie Tucker immigrated to the United States as an infant and began her long career shortly … Continue reading
Cartoon • Waiting for Godot • @westendproducer
With thanks to @westendproducer for tweeting this cartoon. “Godot says, ‘Running late, frown face, winky face.’”
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