Fun fact…Washington’s first name was U and his middle name was L. The letters didn’t stand for anything.
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Cynthia Weil, who has died aged 82, was one of the first women to breach the all-male citadel of America’s Tin Pan Alley in the early 1960s, forming a lifelong hit-making partnership with her husband, Barry Mann, that yielded, among many others, the chartbusting You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ (1965); along with Elle Greenwich and Carole King, she blazed a trail in pop music songwriting as one of the few women to challenge the all-male hegemony that encircled the Broadway hit factories of the 1960s.
Cynthia Weil, trailblazing lyricist who co-wrote such enduring hits as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – obituary (msn.com)
Cynthia Weil, trailblazing lyricist who co-wrote such enduring hits as You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – obituary (msn.com)
Steve Lawrence, Grammy-winning singer and partner of Eydie Gormé, dies at 88 (msn.com)
Steve Lawrence, the Grammy- and Emmy-winning performer who dazzled as a nightclub and concert singer with his late wife, Eydie Gormé, died Thursday from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. He was 88.
Steve Lawrence, the Grammy- and Emmy-winning performer who dazzled as a nightclub and concert singer with his late wife, Eydie Gormé, died Thursday from complications due to Alzheimer's disease. He was 88.
Seems like I remember his doing skits with Carol Burnett. Funny, talented guy. RIP
@selmaborntidefan - I remember having an Ed Ott baseball card that on the back said he had the shortest name in the history of baseball. I was always intrigued by U L Washington's name (or lack thereof) on his cards.
Vicky Lawrence was a regular on Carol Burnett. Steve was a frequent guest. He and Carol were good friends.
Famed Art Director Len Sirowitz Dies at 91
Sirowitz was known for iconic Volkswagen and Sony ads.
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Sirowitz may be best known for his iconic ads for Volkswagen, including the memorable Beetle ads, including “Will We Ever Kill the Bug?†during his superstar run at Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB).
But Sirowitz was more than VW. He also created ads for Mobil, Sony, Laura Scudder Potato Chips, Sara Lee, Sony and Parker Pens. He and copywriting partner Robert Levenson created the catchy “Everybody doesn’t like something, but nobody doesn’t like Sara Lee.â€Â
For Sony, he showed a man on a chair staring down at a four-inch television with the caption “Pee Wee Tee Vee.â€Â
Aside from thought-provoking and whimsical brand ads, Sirowitz was an anti-war advocate, doing pro-bono work for the National Committee for a Sane Nuclear Policy and the Coalition for a Democratic Alternative.
Sirowitz was born on June 25, 1932, in Brooklyn, went to the Pratt Institute, spent time in the Army and found early work at the L.W. Frohlich agency, Grey, CBS and Channel 13 in New York before heading to DDB.
He received numerous accolades for his work over the decades, including being named the â€ÂThe Number One Art Director in America†in 1968 and 1970 polls taken by Ad Weekly. He was inducted into the Art Directors Club Hall of Fame in 1985.
Sirowitz died at home in Manhattan on March 4 surrounded by his family, according to his obituary.
Paul Alexander (1946–2024), spent over 70 years in an iron lung
Amazing person. Lived in an iron lung since 1952
Somehow went to law school. RIP
Amazing person. Lived in an iron lung since 1952
Somehow went to law school. RIP
M. Emmet Walsh, ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Blood Simple’ Actor, Dies at 88
M. Emmet Walsh, a veteran character actor who appeared in more than 150 films including “Blade Runner,” “Blood Simple” and “Knives Out” and played Dermot Mulroney’s dad in “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” has died. His manager Sandy Joseph confirmed that he died Tuesday in Vermont. He was 88. In...
Great character actor. RIPM. Emmet Walsh, ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘Blood Simple’ Actor, Dies at 88
M. Emmet Walsh, a veteran character actor who appeared in more than 150 films including “Blade Runner,” “Blood Simple” and “Knives Out” and played Dermot Mulroney’s dad in “My Best Friend’s Wedding,” has died. His manager Sandy Joseph confirmed that he died Tuesday in Vermont. He was 88. In...www.yahoo.com
Joe Lieberman dies at 82. If you asked I would have said he was in his 90s.
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Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82 | CNN Politics
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party, whose conscience and independent streak later led him on a journey away from his home in the Democratic Party, has died at 82, according to a statement from his family.
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Disagreed with some of his stances on things, but he always seemed level headed and a nice guy. Back when you could discuss differences without rioting in the streets. RIPJoe Lieberman dies at 82. If you asked I would have said he was in his 90s.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82 | CNN Politics
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party, whose conscience and independent streak later led him on a journey away from his home in the Democratic Party, has died at 82, according to a statement from his family.
Vontae Davis, the former NFL All Pro who abruptly retired in the middle of a game in 2018, has died at the age of 35. He was found dead at his grandmother’s house. No cause of death was given but foul play is not suspected.
I hate to say it, but possibly could be CTE related. I am only speculating. Given that he retired in the middle of a game, it makes sense.
He was 35 and apparently lived with his grandmother. It was described as a mansion so I assume he paid for it and maybe he was just visiting but still looks odd.
Ultravox star Chris Cross, who co-wrote smash hit Vienna, has died
Midge Ure and Billy Currie have led the tributes to Ultravox musician Chris Cross, real name Chris Allen, following his death.
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