Shelley Fabares, Tim Curry, Hayden Panettiere, and Roger McKenzie Die

Four more losses to reflect on here as summer ends in 2026…

These individuals were an actress in movies and TV shows like The Donna Reed Show, One Day at a Time, and Coach; an actor in the movie Rocky Horror, The Hunt for Red October, and was Pennywise in It; was an actor in TV shows such as Heroes and Nashville; and was a writer for comics such as Daredevil, and other Marvel and DC releases.

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Friends – Doyle’s Space: SitCom Hall of Fame

Although each character has distinct strengths, flaws, and personalities, the show’s enduring appeal comes from the believable chemistry among the ensemble cast.

Friends is one of the most successful and influential television sitcoms ever produced. Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, with Kevin S. Bright serving as executive producer, the series premiered on NBC on September 22, 1994, and concluded on May 6, 2004, after ten seasons and 236 episodes. Set primarily in Manhattan, New York City, the show follows six close friends as they navigate careers, romance, family relationships, disappointments,

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My Favorite Rock Operas (Part One)

This is a series of posts that will talk about my favorite Rock Operas. See if you agree with any of these!

I’ll list some of my favorite rock operas in this series of posts. A rock opera is a collection of rock songs that together tell a unified story or follow a central theme, often with characters and a narrative arc like a traditional opera. Unlike concept albums, rock operas are typically more theatrical and may be adapted for stage or film.

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Arbitrage (2012)

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n. describes the act of buying a security in one market and simultaneously selling it in another market at a higher price, thereby enabling investors to profit from the temporary difference…

I watched the 2012 Lionsgate drama/thriller “Arbitrage” on Netflix DVD. This movie, although fictional, feels like a true story (and I’m sure it is a true story based on many wealthy Wall Street billionaires). It was written and directed by  Nicholas Jarecki (technical consultant on Hackers, writer of The Informers, director producer writer of Crisis). His parents were stock exchange traders and his brother is a finance executive giving him a foot-in-the-door to writing this film. It debuted at the Sundance Film Festival January 2012.

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