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Larry Hagman, television legend, dies at 81

November 24, 2012 by Mike Smith Leave a Comment

Larry Hagman, who will forever be remember for his portrayal of one of television’s best loved (and hated) characters, died earlier today (November 23) after a bout with throat cancer. He was 81. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Hagman’s parents were Benjamin Hagman, a local district attorney, and his wife Mary (nee Martin). The two [...]

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Blu-ray Review “Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season One”

July 20, 2012 by Mike Gencarelli Leave a Comment

Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, LeVar Burton, Marina Spirtis Number of discs: 6 MPAA Rating: Not Rated Distributed by: Paramount Home Entertainment Release Date: July 24, 2012 Running Time: 1184 minutes Season One: 4.5 out of 5 stars Extras: 4 out of 5 stars I have to first admit [...]

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Andy Griffith, television icon, dead at 86

July 3, 2012 by Mike Smith Leave a Comment

Andy Griffith, whose down-home and folksy persona earned him fans from all generations, died today at the age of 86. No cause of death has been given. North Carolina born, Griffith earned a degree in music from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and soon found himself appearing of the Ed Sullivan and [...]

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