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Classic Soul Train from 1971 featuring The Five Stairsteps performing “O-o-h Child” in Episode #009.

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Talented actor Karl Malden died Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at the age of 97. He starred on the big screen and the TV screen with films like “A Streetcar Named Desire” and the television series “The Streets of San Francisco.”

From The Associated Press:

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From TV Guide Broadband:

“Michael Jackson’s presence was felt at the BET Awards, where stars honored his memory before, during and after the show. From red carpet testimonials by P.Diddy and Joe Jackson to a heartfelt speech from Janet Jackson, and Akon and Jamie Foxx’s rendition of I’ll Be There, MJ’s spirit permeated the festivities.”

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Classic Jackson Five. Check out that hat and vest Michael Jackson is wearing. Huggy Bear would be jealous.

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The passing of Ed McMahon on June 23, 2009, was a great loss to fans classic television. He and Johnny Carson made a team on the “Tonight Show” that have yet to be matched. This clip is a prime example of the comic spontaneity the two made famous.

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Today is World Penguin Day. I learned this from the premier source of all things penguin — Craig Ferguson. He mentioned it on his program last night, “Late Night Show with Craig Ferguson.”

In honor of this event, I scoured YouTube for seconds looking for Monty Python’s penguin sketch. Enjoy.

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Monty Python revolutionized comedy with their sketch TV show and series of movies. With an unusual outlook and eye to the absurd they have continued to make new fans over four decades. This is “The Fish Slapping Dance.”

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One of the best reasons to tune into Jimmy Kimmel Live on Friday nights is for his “This Week in Unnecessary Censorship.” This is the March 20, 2009 segment.

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Prince Charles reads a parchment from a “Bernard M.” of New York in this new edition of “The Rather Late Programme.”

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