Today is my favorite day of the year. Christmas and all other holidays are wonderful, no doubt, but for whatever reason, Thanksgiving was always the standout in my family. In addition to the incredible food, company, and traditions, I think we all benefit from a pause to remember just how grateful we should be. Like all of you, I am thankful for my family and friends today and … [Read more...] about A Special Message of Thanks
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The Clemson Two-Dollar Bill Tradition
In the South, we love the odd, eccentric and unusual. Often, these customs originated with a fascinating story. The Clemson two-dollar bill tradition is no exception. In the 1970s, Clemson football was not the successful program you see today. Although the school had a rich legacy with legendary coach Frank Howard, they had never won a national championship and had not been in … [Read more...] about The Clemson Two-Dollar Bill Tradition
The Infamous WKRP Turkey Drop
WKRP in Cincinnati hit the airwaves in 1978. It was never a major hit, seeing multiple timeslots that may have kept the show from finding its audience. It was in syndication that WKRP found its sweet spot, and it has been seen in reruns continuously since leaving the air in 1982. The show was created by Hugh Wilson, a writer with production company MTM (Mary Tyler Moore and … [Read more...] about The Infamous WKRP Turkey Drop
The Beverly Hillbillies and Donna Douglas
Bright-eyed, beautiful, sweet, and innocent; these are adjectives that describe the character Elly May Clampett in the TV sitcom Beverly Hillbillies. The show's creator, Paul Henning, was inspired by characters from "Lil Abner"; Elly May mimicked the character Daisy Mae, and the fiery potion-making Granny Clampett resembled in actions, the corncob-smoking Mammy Yokum. It was … [Read more...] about The Beverly Hillbillies and Donna Douglas
New Orleans, Tennessee Williams and A Streetcar Named Desire
In the 1951 movie, “A Streetcar Named Desire,” adapted from a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tennessee Williams, a famous scene has been viewed, satirized, and replayed worldwide numerous times. A lady carrying a baby has just run up a winding black metal staircase connecting the second floor of a run-down building in New Orleans' French Quarter to the street-level pavers, … [Read more...] about New Orleans, Tennessee Williams and A Streetcar Named Desire
