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“I Spy With My Little Eye...” part two – Spies of the Small Screen

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 06/11/2010 - 4:58pm

In my last entry, I talked about great spy movies. But, of course, the big screen isn’t the only one with espionage agents that thrill us. Television has its own history of shows featuring spies. And the series run from very serious and secretive to shows with a light touch – and even some in between.

"I spy with my little eye..."

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 06/04/2010 - 4:03pm

A couple of weeks ago, I read that production for the next James Bond movie has been halted. That’s just not right! We’re supposed to get a big, blockbuster, special effects-laden Bond film every couple of years!
To get us through this dry spell, I tried to think of some of my favorite spies, counterspies, and ex-spies of the big and small screen.

Memorial Day

Submitted by Donna S. on Fri, 05/28/2010 - 2:15pm

As Memorial Day approaches, I want to take a moment to remember our Armed Forces. We can be grateful each day for those who have defended our country and our freedoms – and honor those who have died for us. This coming Monday – the last Monday of every May – we take time to do just that. We remember those who have died in the line of duty and acknowledge their sacrifice. Because this really is a serious and solemn occasion, I’d like to draw attention to some documentaries that present a true, non-Hollywood accounting of what the men and women of our Armed Forces have given for us.
 

Lena Horne (1917-2010)

Submitted by Donna S. on Mon, 05/17/2010 - 12:20pm

When it comes to certain celebrated people, we find ourselves mulling over appropriate adjectives to describe them.

Exceptional. Courageous. Talented. Strong. Unique. Beautiful.

All of these words can be used to describe Lena Horne. We lost her last week. She was 92 years old.

Lynn Redgrave (1943-2010)

Submitted by Donna S. on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 1:59pm

Lynn Redgrave passed away this week. A member of an influential acting family, she was intelligent, talented, beautiful, and inspirational. She came to the attention of most Americans back in 1966 when she played the title character in Georgy Girl. Long before Bridget Jones there was Georgy. Redgrave received an Oscar nomination for the role and won the Golden Globe for it.

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