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'Mr. SOUL!' documentary recounts timely story of historic PBS Black arts/culture series

Jim Bessman

Sep 22, 20208 min read

'Mr. SOUL!' documentary recounts timely story of historic PBS Black arts/culture series

As the poster says, before Oprah and Arsenio, there was Ellis Haizlip. Haizlip, who died in 1991 at 61, is the “Mr. SOUL!” of the new...

Upbeat forecast revealed at toy review site TTPM's annual Holiday Showcase

Jim Bessman

Sep 19, 20205 min read

Upbeat forecast revealed at toy review site TTPM's annual Holiday Showcase

TTPM's 2020 Most Wanted Holiday Toys list Prior to the pandemic, TTPM--the leading video review site for toys, baby toys and gear, and...

Dame Diana Rigg--An appreciation

Jim Bessman

Sep 11, 20204 min read

Dame Diana Rigg--An appreciation

ITV News tribute to Diana Rigg Men of a certain age on both sides of the Atlantic paused yesterday when word spread that Dame Diana Rigg...

International Polka Assn. goes virtual for this weekend's annual Festival/Convention

Jim Bessman

Sep 4, 20204 min read

International Polka Assn. goes virtual for this weekend's annual Festival/Convention

Like every other festival, The International Polka Association’s (IPA) 52nd IPA Festival and Convention, slated to be held in Buffalo...

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