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Harvey Korman Dies

He was the guy on “The Carol Burnett Show” who made my mom laugh the loudest. Harvey Kormen, the brilliant comedian, who won four Emmys for his hilarious contributions to TV, has died. He was 81. According to reports, Korman died in Los Angeles earlier today after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago. For the last few months he had been in and out of the hospital undergoing major surgeries. Before he got his award-winning gig on “The Carol Burnett Show” Korman gained notoriety on “The Danny Kaye Show,” appearing in skits with … Continue reading →

Annie: A Musical Gem from the 1980s

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When I was little more than five, my mother took me to see a musical film by the name of Annie. Immediately, I fell in love with this musical that, though not perfect, still remains a nostalgic favorite of many children of the 80s and will no doubt charm a new generation on DVD. The story of an orphan, Annie, who must attempt to keep her spirits up despite the poor conditions of the orphanage in which she resides with the sinister Miss Hannigan (Carol Burnett) who oversees the orphanage, Annie is a classic tale that continues to charm little … Continue reading →