Yesteryear

A scene from the original New York production of Grease, Adrienne Barbeau in center - provided by book publisher. Did you know that the popular 1978 musical “Grease” was preceded by a Chicago musical theater production? Adrienne Barbeau, who played Rizzo in “Grease” in this premiere production, co-edited a book that goes behind the scenes of this early phenom.
Nick Thomas

Adrienne Barbeau and the Original ‘Grease’

She was Rizzo before Stockard Channing was

By Nick Thomas | January 23, 2023
young boy sitting on stone steps. by Tatiana Bobkova. As Boomer reader R.G. Begora recalls his childhood, he recalls several tales that make him seem like a bad boy … or a dumb kid. Perhaps you can relate!
From Our Readers

The Day My Mom Threatened to Call the FBI on Me

Was he a ‘bad boy’? You make the call!

By R.G. Begora | January 17, 2023
Billy Mumy and Jonathan Harris in "Lost in Space." “Danger, Will Robinson: The Full Mumy” – actor Billy Mumy has written a memoir on his life and career and the filming of “Lost in Space.”
Books

‘Danger, Will Robinson’: A Memoir

Bill Mumy, more than ‘Lost in Space’

By Nick Thomas | January 9, 2023
colonial drummers at Williamsburg/Jamestown, Virginia - image by Magmarczz. The theme of “Reign & Rebellion,” a new exhibition at two Virginia museums, sheds light on the country's early years and on today’s America.
History

‘Reign & Rebellion’ Exhibition

Learn from history at at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center

By Martha Steger | December 20, 2022
Cast of Mr. Belvedere including Ilene Graff with Bob Uecker at right and Christopher Hewett at left - ABC publicity photo. Ilene Graf played TV mom Marsha Owens in ’80s sitcom “Mr. Belvedere” with Bob Uecker and Christopher Hewett and now has a Christmas special.
Nostalgia

Christmas with ‘Mr. Belvedere’ Star Ilene Graff

Memories of yesterday while building new memories with a holiday special

By Nick Thomas | December 19, 2022
1950s style jukebox Stefano Ember. For article on musician deaths, the memories and feelings they stir
From Our Readers

No More New Music

The days that music died for one boomer reader

By Larry P. Lefkowitz | December 12, 2022
a box of old Christmas decorations. image by Kim Christensen. Some mementoes retain a rich meaning for years. For Boomer reader Julia Nunnally Duncan, her mother’s Christmas decorations have become more valuable with age.
From Our Readers

My Mother’s Christmas Decorations

Rich with meaning, while teaching a surprise lesson

By Julia Nunnally Duncan | December 5, 2022
Treaty medal No. 6, 1876. Understanding differences between North American settlers and First Nations provides a basis for better partnerships with Indigenous peoples.
History

Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples

By Wesley Shennan | November 23, 2022
Album cover art of Jimi Hendrix with article title, "Who Killed the Guitar God?" from Karl Ferris. Album designer Karl Ferris and writer David Comfort teamed up to solve the mystery of Jimi Hendrix's death, using new revelations.
Music

Who Killed the Guitar God?

The mystery behind the death of Jimi Hendrix

By Karl Ferris and David Comfort | November 22, 2022
JFK in the limousine in Dallas shortly before he was shot. Many people still recall where they were on Nov. 22, 1963. Larry Lefkowitz shares his memories of the Kennedy assassination.
From Our Readers

Eleven Twenty-Two

Childhood memories of the Kennedy assassination

By Larry P. Lefkowitz | November 21, 2022

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