Karl Malden
In this week’s edition of The Showplace blog, ATVN’s Artie Freeman shares his opinions and insights on some of classic films and television’s greatest entertainers. **** Karl Malden was born Mladen George Sekulovich on March 22, 1912 to a Czech mother and a Serbian father in Chicago. His career spanned over 60 years and he…
Read More2022 “DC” ALL-STARS (PART 2)
Last week, we started our highlighting of standout student-athletes from the Washington, DC region. We continue that initiative this week by honoring standout high school girls volleyball and boys football players from the DCSAA. DCSAA VOLLEYBALL ALL-STATE TEAM Coach of The Year: Dr. Perette Arrington, Wilson Senior High School Player of the Year: MB Summer…
Read MoreAbbott and Costello
In this week’s edition of The Showplace blog, guest blogger Artie Freeman shares his opinions and insights on some of classic films and television’s greatest entertainers. **** Every once in a blue moon, someone comes along and they become synonymous with a title. That happens to be the case when you mention comedy duo –…
Read More2022 “DC” ALL-STARS
A little while back, I reached out to friends in the administrative offices in our Washington, DC region to work with them on highlighting their local high school sports programs. One of my requests was for them to share their regular “all-star” lists and other scholastic accolades for the student-athletes in the DMV region. To…
Read MoreGracie Allen #2
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Showplace is featuring prominent female-driven classic programs and women who “changed the game” and made a lasting impact in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Today we present part two of a special feature on the legendary comedian, Gracie Allen. In the 1930s the George Burns and Gracie Allen…
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