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:
Farrah Fawcett, whose luxurious hair and blinding smile helped redefine sex appeal in the 1970s as one of TV’s “Charlie’s Angels,” died Thursday after battling cancer. (June 25, 2009)
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.
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.
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.”
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.
