The Partridge Family – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

Its combination of gentle humor, catchy songs, and earnest performances continues to resonate with nostalgic viewers.

The Partridge Family is a classic American musical sitcom that originally aired on ABC from September 25, 1970, to March 23, 1974. Created by Bernard Slade and produced by Screen Gems, the series was inspired in part by the real-life musical family, The Cowsills.

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Perry Mason

Based on the detective fiction of Erle Stanley Gardner.

Perry Mason is a landmark American legal drama television series that originally aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. Based on the detective fiction of Erle Stanley Gardner, the show centers around the brilliant criminal defense attorney Perry Mason, portrayed by Raymond Burr. Mason, a calm and methodical legal mind, regularly defends clients accused of murder, often exposing the real perpetrator in a dramatic courtroom confession.

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Country Christmas Songs (Part One)

He threw a present really hard
That almost hit Mom’s new boyfriend Ray
And yelled ho-ho lucky for you she’s here
And said that Santa can’t stay

The song “That Christmassy Feeling” is a duet by Johnny Cash and Tommy Cash, featured on Johnny Cash’s 1972 holiday album The Johnny Cash Family Christmas. The song, written by Johnny Cash and Tommy Cash, reflects the nostalgic and joyous emotions associated with Christmas, blending themes of family, faith, and seasonal warmth.

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Covers – Lies

You think that you’re such a smart girl, And I’ll believe what you say, But who do you think you are, girl , To lead me on this way, hey

“Lies” is a song by The Knickerbockers, an American rock band from the 1960s. The song was released in November of 1965 and became one of the band’s most well-known hits.

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Chicago – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame

My 15th inductee, number 3 for 2023 is Chicago.

Chicago’s songs combine elements of classical music, jazz, R&B, and pop music. They were formed in Chicago, Illinois, in 1967. Chicago began writing politically charged rock music and later moved to a softer sound, generating several hit ballads. The group had a steady stream of hits throughout the 1970s and 1980s.

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Why is “Dick” Short for “Richard”?

What is going on here?

Why is “Bob” short for “Robert” or “Bill” short for “William”? I’ve always wondered about these language anomalies and never knew the answer. “Rich” should be the nickname for “Richard”, “Will” for “William”, and “Rob” for “Robert”, right?

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Anita Mann

Anita Mann has been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as one of America’s top five contemporary choreographers. She is also the recipient of five Emmy Awards and accolades from every corner of the industry.

Anita Mann is an American choreographer, dancer, and actress born October 21, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. She was one of David Winter’s (English-American actor, dancer, choreographer, producer, distributor, director, and screenwriter) dancers on shows such as Shindig!, The T.A.M.I. Show and Monte Carlo: C’est La Rose, a Grace Kelly documentary special.

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