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From “They Died With Their Boots On” to “Say Hello to My Little Friend,” these giants of the silver screen represent the best of the best … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 810 of The Daily Dirt. 1. If you’re regular reader of The Daily Dirt, I’m sure you’re aware of…
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I think Shohei Ohtani has knocked Taylor Swift from the top of the most-talked about list … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 808 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Several popular baseball sites have carried the following breakdown of Shohei Ohtani’s new 10-year, $700 million contract. Let’s just say Shohei won’t have…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 The first three songs on today’s list should all be considered classics … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 805 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we start another three-part feature, this one about pop songs turning 30, 35 and 40 years old in 2023. Here’s…
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“Rockin’ Around the Chrismas Tree” takes spot spot on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 804 of The Daily Dirt. 1. This is really an amazing kind of story. I think anyone who is classified as a baby boomer — or whatever label represents the next…
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Retailers may need to rethink starting the Christmas season so early … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 802 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I can remember seeing some stores in Quincy beginning to put up Christmas decorations and displays BEFORE Halloween. A bit too early, you say? I agree. And apparently…
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Santa receives 32,000 letters a day at this time of the year … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 801 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Another day in December, another day closer to Christmas. Let the celebration continue! Today the Daily Dirt crew would like to share three items tied to the…
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Welcome to a milestone moment in Daily Dirt history. Today’s collection of three thoughts represent Vol. 800. 1. At some point in the coming days and weeks, most of us will see all — or at least a portion of — the Christmas classic “It’s A Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed and a…
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Raise your hand if you remember the fascination of those early Atari games … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 798 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re back for round two of the hottest Christmas toys for kids, this time from the 1970s: 1970: GI Joe was THE toy…
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To be perfectly honest, I could never get the hang of those Rock-em Sock-em Robots. My fighter always got his head knocked off. Always. … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 797 of The Daily Dirt. 1. It seems every Christmas season there is one particular toy that becomes the “hot” ticket.…
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Daily Dirt for Monday, Nov. 27, 2024 The art of the insult can be a truly special gift … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 794 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Insults and name-calling are, of course, considered a no-no. In fact, if there were an 11th commandment, it would be something like,…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 26, 2024 Wait, there’s myrrh. Don’t worry, you’ll get it in a minute … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 793 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I’ll readily admit that most of the Christmas traditions we hold dear are just that, but their are some we can certainly…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 25, 2024 For the record, no one has ever given me an exercise- or diet-related book for a gift. I guess I have a lot of realistic friends … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 792 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Since we are now in the early…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 24, 2024 I would rather listen to any Christmas song recorded by Steven Wright than hear “Wonderful Christmastime” by Paul McCartney ever again … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 791 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, Thanksgiving is officially over and we are now full throttle into…
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Daily Dirt for Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023 The question of the day remains, “White Room” or “Sunshine of Your Love?” Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 790 of The Daily Dirt. 1. I hope everyone reading this has an awesome Thanksgiving. What could make a great Turkey Day even greater? (Besides football and…
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Daily Dirt for Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 And when I say three pieces of pie, I actually mean about five … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 789 of The Daily Dirt. 1. One day until Turkey Day! Have you ever wondered, while consuming enormous amounts of food on Thanksgiving, how many calories…
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Daily Dirt for Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023 I challenge you to find three better holiday films than the ones listed below, especially the first two … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 788 of The Daily Dirt. 1. At some point Thursday, most of us will be uncomfortably full and resting quietly upon…
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Ah yes, when Thanksgivings take an unexpected wrong turn … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 787 of The Daily Dirt. 1. We’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving, which along with great food usually comes great stories, too. I’ve collected what I feel are 10 of the most comical accounts…
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The Hannibal standout was a rare — and oh so enjoyable — high school talent … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 786 of The Daily Dirt. 1. First of all, I have been covering high school sports in some form in some state since 1970. And there is only one player…
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Even though her biggest song is now 59 years old, she’ll always be linked to “Downtown” … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 784 of The Daily Dirt. 1. During my formative years, there was one singer in particular I enjoyed tremendously. Whenever I heard one of her songs on my handy AM…
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A true Christmas miracle? Designer Melanie White may have nailed it in today’s first thought … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 783 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Bah, humbug? We’re getting closer and closer to the time of the year when families gather to celebrate a six-week period we like to…
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Daily Dirt for Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 Can I just say — again — how much I loved Mary Tyler Moore? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 780 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we conclude out countdown of the all-time top 30 TV characters. I’m sure you will disagree with…
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Daily Dirt for Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 For those of you waiting on Eric Cartman, today is your day. Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 779 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today we pick up our countdown of the top 30 characters in TV history. Welcome to Nos. 20-11: 2. Great sign…
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Daily Dirt for Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 There should be plenty of conversation about this ranking … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 778 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Today’s first topic is the offshoot of a conversation with friends earlier this week. We were compiling a list of the best-ever (also…
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And what album would YOU pick to have a desert island? … Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 774 of The Daily Dirt. 1. OK, we’re on day two of this Daylight Savings Time crap, and my world feels like it has been turned upside down. What time did it get dark…
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Welcome to today’s three thoughts that make up Vol. 774 of The Daily Dirt. 1. Earlier this year, the International Commission of Professional Excellence in Fitness (ICEF) released a list of what it felt represented history’s 10 best athletes. Take a look, see what you think: 2. Here’s a little ditty I found on Facebook this…
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