Susan Boyle Shocks the World

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Libby Pelham

Have you heard the name Susan Boyle? If not, chances are you have not been watching television, listening to the radio, or scanning the Internet because it seems like this week, her name is everywhere. Remember Paul Potts, the unassuming cell phone salesman who wowed the world with his singing on “Britain’s Got Talent” a few years ago? Well, “Britain’s Got Talent” has done it again, this time with Susan Boyle. Susan is an unemployed charity worker who lives alone with her cat Pebbles in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Susan’s never been married and has never even been kissed. When … Continue reading →

“Quincy” Sues, Madonna Saves, and Piers Wins

Posted on March 29, 2008 by Libby Pelham

Many of you may not remember Jack Klugman, the star of the television series’ “The Odd Couple” and “Quincy M.E.” I used to love to watch “Quincy M.E.” growing up. During the late 70s/early 80s, “Quincy M.E.” was about as edgy a show as you could find on network television. In the show, Jack Klugman (who played Quincy) was sort of a combination between Hugh Laurie’s “House” and all three CSI teams combined. Each week, Quincy would examine a body, figure out something suspicious was going on, and then solve the crime – all within an hour! Now, at the … Continue reading →