Nick Thomas

two funny talking pigs looking over a pig pen fence - photo by Janecat11 Dreamstime. Writer and humorist Nick Thomas digs up the history of some common pork idioms that have infiltrated American culture.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Pigging Out on Pork Idioms

The poor innocent pig has become the butt of many derogatory sayings

By Nick Thomas | July 27, 2022
Cynthia Geary as a hospice nurse in an episode of 'Going Home.' Provided by Pure Flix. Tinseltown talks to Cynthia Geary, who played Shelly in “Northern Exposure,” about new “Going Home” and the show’s hospice theme.
Nick Thomas

Cynthia Geary of ‘Northern Exposure’ Heads to Hospice

The new series features Geary as head nurse in a hospice care center

By Nick Thomas | July 25, 2022
Leeloo at work with his dad, for Take Your Dog to Work Day
Humor

Jest A Moment: Take Your Dog to Work

Making sure these coworkers pull their weight

By Nick Thomas | June 20, 2022
A young Johnny Mathis recording in NYC in the 60s - credit Columbia Archives, provided by publicist
Nick Thomas

Singing Legend Johnny Mathis Still Touring at 86

Bringing his smooth, rich voice to audiences since 1956

By Nick Thomas | June 13, 2022
Donna Loren, right, next to Annette Funicello on The Mickey Mouse Club in 1958 - ABC Disney. Whatever happened to Donna Loren, prolific performer in the 1960s, Mouseketeer, and the Dr Pepper girl? Why did she disappear? Is she back?
Nick Thomas

’60s Pop Singer Donna Loren Traded Fame for Family

But what about Act Three?

By Nick Thomas | May 16, 2022
Nick Thomas

50 Years on, “Dark Shadows” Still Looms Large

Kathryn Leigh Scott and Lara Parker on the vampire-themed soap opera of the 60s

By Nick Thomas | October 31, 2016

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