February 7: CHRIS ROCK – A Lesson in History
by CHRIS ROCK: born February 7, 1965 If there was a predominant sentiment in the 1990s, it was apathy. The introduction of Generation X to adulthood …
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January 29: FREDDIE PRINZE – Fascinating
FREDDIE PRINZE: June 22, 1954 – January 29, 1977 Growing up as a child of the 70s, Freddie Prinze was a mythical figure. Chico and …
August 11: ROBIN WILLIAMS – Ending the Never-Ending Battle
ROBIN WILLIAMS: July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014 I was just thinking about Robin Williams a few days ago. We were driving out of …
January 6: BOB NEWHART – Providing The Gaps For Us To Fill
BOB NEWHART: Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, January 6, 1999 I don’t remember a world without Bob Newhart. The Bob Newhart …
December 11: SAM KINISON – Listening From A Step Ahead
SAM KINISON: December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992 It’s never easy to admit you’re a fan of Sam Kinison. Even at the peak of …
December 5: LENNY BRUCE – The Terrifying Power of Words
LENNY BRUCE: Arrested at the Gate of Horn, Chicago, December 5, 1962 Watch your thoughts; they become words.Watch your words; they become actions.Watch your actions; …
December 1: RICHARD PRYOR – Hiding In Plain Sight
RICHARD PRYOR: December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005 I was born with a mimic’s ear. From an early age, I could imitate the characters …