October’s Party by Peter Filichia
When you were in grammar school, were your required to memorize “October’s Party”? The poem, by 19th century bard George Cooper, started: “October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came. The Chestnuts, Oaks and Maples, And leaves of every name. The Sunshine spread a carpet, And everything was grand. Miss Weather led the dancing, […]
MORE SEPTEMBER SONGS By Peter Filichia
On Tuesday, I turned on the TV and just came in at the end of some TV commercial – I don’t even know what it was for – and heard the familiar strains of a song I’ve long admired. I had the same experience on Wednesday, although this time I heard even less of the […]
What Is JEOPARDY By Peter Filichia
Last week, I pointed out that the fourth iteration of JEOPARDY, which debuted on September 10, 1984, celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary. In the spirit of the game, I gave thirty-five answers to which you were challenged to respond with thirty-five questions. Unlike contestants who must buzz in a split-second after they think they know the […]
Its TV Revival Began Thirty-Five Years Ago This Week. By Peter Filichia
In case you overlooked the title of this article, may I reiterate? Its TV revival began thirty-five years ago this week. That’s the answer. Now what’s the question? What is JEOPARDY? The most erudite of all game shows had its fourth iteration debut on September 10, 1984. Since then, the show that has its contestants […]
QUEEN OF THE THEATRE By Peter Filichia
This week marks the birthday of someone who was as interested in theater as we are. Not musical theater, no, because that art form hadn’t yet been born when Queen Elizabeth I of England was on September 7, 1533. But as we approach the 486th anniversary of her coming into the world, let’s celebrate this […]
