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DCS: rusty warren
While Julie London was crying a river and Peggy Lee had a fever, Rusty Warren was calling on women nationwide to heed her battle cry of “Knockers up!” Ilene Goldman studied music at the New England Conservatory of Music. She performed in small clubs in and around the Boston area and even claimed Boston Pops …
retro movies that never were 45
What if you built it in 1951?
inktober52: octopus
At six feet five inches two-hundred thirty-five pounds, Antonio Alfonseca cut a pretty intimidating figure on the pitchers mound. In 1997, his rookie year, he was part of the World Series Champion Florida Marlins. Three years later, he led the National League in saves with 45. Perhaps Antonio had an edge over all of the …
DCS: virginia bosler
Seven year-old Virginia Bosler was enrolled in dance school by her mother, hoping to correct her daughter’s poor posture. She stayed with the program for three years until the family moved from New York to Connecticut. Virginia resumed her dance instruction with the prestigious Jacob’s Pillow dance studio, where she made an impression on founder …
retro movies that never were 44
What if your breath was taken away in 1947?
inktober52: flow
DCS: eddie van halen
Eddie Van Halen received a phone call in 1982 from someone named “Quincy.” He didn’t know anyone named “Quincy.” “Is this Eddie?,” the voice on the phone asked. “Who the hell is this?,” a very suspicious Eddie replied. “Quincy. Quincy Jones, man.” Eddie Van Halen gulped and smiled to himself. “Oh! I’m sorry.” The famed …
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What if Charlie Chaplin was the original jerk?