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“Tomorrow” Host Tom Snyder Dies

When I was growing up, I loved to watch “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” But, if you really wanted to watch something edgy, you tuned into “The Tomorrow Show” with Tom Snyder. Snyder, a last night television pioneer, died yesterday from complications due to leukemia. He was 71 years old. Snyder hosted “The Tomorrow Show” from 1973 until 1981. He was known for his casual interview style (he smoking during most of his show – something that would be unheard of nowadays) and his hearty laugh as well as his provocative guests and subject matters. He had many memorable … Continue reading →

When Two Hit Wonders Attack – Part 4

Here’s my final installment of Two Hit Wonders: Naked Eyes – “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me” and “Promises, Promises” Another 80s band that I was not particularly fond of (and that is putting it mildly) was Naked Eyes. They hit the charts in 1983 with their weepy love song while I was more interested in the new wave music that was becoming more popular. The duo of Pete Byrne and Rob Fisher soon broke up after the release of their second album Fuel for the Fire, which was not well received. Naked Eyes Update: Any chance of a … Continue reading →

New Discoveries in the Manson Case?

For years, I have been fascinated with the case of the Manson family. Charles Manson and members of his hippie “family” murdered of actress Sharon Tate (at the time, married to director Roman Polanski and eight and a half months pregnant with her first child) and her friends actor/writer Wojciech Frykowski, his girlfriend Abigail Folger (heiress to the Folger coffee fortune), and hairstylist Jay Sebring at the couple’s home in August 1969. Polanski was out of the country at the time of the murders. Also killed was Steven Parent, who was leaving after visiting his friend, William Garretson, the caretaker … Continue reading →

In Memoriam – Part 3

More celebrities and notables who died in 2007: Tammy Faye Bakker Messner – July 20 Tammy Faye was able to overcome the PTL scandal to become a loved talk show host, author, and reality television star. Tom Snyder – July 29 Tom practically invented the late night talk show genre with his popular “The Tomorrow Show.” He died at age 71 of leukemia. Merv Griffin – July 6 A television producer and entrepreneur, Merv’s career spanned over 60 years and included such hit game shows as “Jeopardy!” and “Wheel of Fortune.” Brooke Astor – August 13 Brooke was a New … Continue reading →