Adoptive parents raised some of the biggest names in entertainment. Whether it was in their genes or due to nurture, these adopted celebrities have made some serious careers in music, film and business. Like many other special interest groups do, various adoption organizations have used these big names to bring positive publicity to adoption. Some ...
Dave Thomas was born on July 2, 1932 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. When he was six weeks old, he was adopted by a Michigan couple named Rex and Auleva Thomas. The adoption should have meant that young Dave had a permanent home and a normal family life. However, when he was just five years ...
It started as a big pile of bricks next to the Starbucks on Manchester Road in Rock Hill, Missouri right outside of St. Louis. Three times a week I drove past it as the building slowly took shape. It started looking more recognizable as each day passed. Just a couple of days ago, they put ...
There are a handful of Disney movies that slip through the cracks when people discuss the great animated films of the Mouse House. One of the forsaken few is “Brother Bear.” Even though it was nominated for an Academy Award and made a sizable amount at the box office, it never stuck in the minds ...
Here are some funny quotes from the cartoon talk show, Space Ghost Coast to Coast. (Elevator) Space Ghost: (laughs) Judy, tell me, is there anything you admire about me? Judy Tenuta: Oh, Space Ghost, I love it that you are invisible, and that you don’t eat my food, because you’re a cartoon character, you know, ...
The Adventures of Bob & Doug McKenzie: Strange Brew, directed by Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, starred Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas as the misguided McKenzie brothers with simple priorities and concerns. The comical character duo debuted as a skit on the television improvisational show, SCTV. The skit was based on two brothers who represented ...
Artist: Take 6 Title: Feels Good Genre: Doo-Wop-Gospel-Jazz Label: Take 6 Records My first impression of Take 6, not knowing anything about them from the start, was that they must be new on the scene, I had never heard of them before. That was my first mistake, making an assumption and being narrow-minded. I am ...
