Tag Archives: Lucille Ball

Bob Hope Auction a Success

Over the years, Bob Hope worked tirelessly for the United Service Organization (USO), showing support for our troops from World War II through the Gulf War. Although the benevolent entertainer passed away five years ago at the age of 100, Bob Hope is still giving. This past weekend, approximately 800 of his personal items were placed up for auction. The entire sale brought in a total of $601,000 for the Bob and Dolores Hope Charitable Foundation, which helps U.S. veterans. (This image is a work of a U.S. military or Department of Defense employee, taken or made during the course … Continue reading →

The People on Television

I grew up with television. I mean literally television to this day comforts me. When it is on, it is as if an old friend has come over to the house. But, I have a problem. I take everything I see at face value. This whole Chris Benoit thing has really messed me up this week. First, we heard he, his wife, and seven-year-old son were dead. I must guiltily admit that after I heard they were found in their home, I thought maybe someone had snapped and killed the family. And I don’t mean someone from outside the home. … Continue reading →

I Really Love Lucy

I Love Lucy is my all time favorite television show and it has been for years. Since I was small, I have been laughing at Lucy’s antics and the older I get, the funnier they are. I Love Lucy originally aired in 1951. For the last 50+ years, it has been a staple of television and I do not foresee it going away any time soon. It starred Lucille Ball, her husband at the time Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley. There was much tension of the set and sometimes it amazes me how it never came through in … Continue reading →