When I was young with probably zero percent body fat, I often worked out with Jack LaLanne as I watched his television show. This was before Jane Fonda donned her headband and legwarmers, before there were any “of Steel” videos, and when “Biggest Loser” trainer Jillian Michaels was still in diapers. Jack LaLanne was THE crown prince of fitness when we weren’t even that overweight as a nation. Even back then – I think I was in 7th grade, so it had to be about 1975 – Jack LaLanne seemed old. I don’t mean the “well, I was young so … Continue reading →

Each year, we lose beloved stars, athletes, authors, and pop culture figures and 2011 was no exception. Here’s a few of those that died in 2011: January 2011 If you are a Rocky Horror Picture Show fan, you no doubt remember the line “Anne Francis stars in Forbidden Planet” from Science Fiction/Double Feature, the opening ode to great sci-fi films of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Francis, who also was the star of the television show “Honey West” died on January 3 at age 80 due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Gerry Rafferty made his name with hits such as “Baker … Continue reading →