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May the 4th Foodie Guide 2024

May the Fourth is just around the corner which means the parks will be filled with specialty food and drinks for the occasion. Here is what you can expect if you are visiting. Walt Disney World Resort   Disney’s Hollywood Studios   ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available May 4 through 31; mobile order available)   Jettison Juice: Minute Maid…

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Any must have rides to do or places to go when at Disney

*cracks knuckles*

Well since you asked....

For rides, at MK I'd definitely recommend Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain (if you like coasters), Thunder Mountain (if you like coasters), jingle cruise, the people mover, and Pooh bear cause its cute af. For food, 10/10 recommend Casey's Corner, I dream of their hot dogs 😂 if yoh want more of a sit down restaurant, skippers canteen is great! But if you have picky eaters, The Plaza and Tony's are also good choices.

Epcot rides: Spaceship earth, the ratatouille ride (if you don't mind 3D), GoTG coasters (if you like coasters), soarin!, and test track! For food, we could be here all day 😂 epcot has the best food, especially with the world showcase but if you're looking for a sit-down restaurant, I recommend La Hacienda, Rose and Crown, and (if you have picky eaters) The Garden Grille.

Hollywood studios rides: Rise of the Resistance (idc if you're a star wars fan or not, it's AMAZING), rocking Rollercoaster (if you like coasters), tower of terror (if you like drop rides), slinky dog coaster (very mild), and star tours. Bonus! Not TECHNICALLY a ride but the Muppet 3d show is one of my favorite shows so def recommend checking it out. For food, Woody's Lunchbox is great! Gets really crowded though so fair warning. For a sit down, mama Melrose is *chefs kiss* and for picky eaters, the ABC commissary has a plethora of options.

ALSO ! The Fantasmic fireworks show (its amazing and possibly one of my favorite shows) does dinner packages with certain restaurants. Def check it out!

Animal Kingdom Rides: kilamanjaro safari!! Avatar's the flight of passage (if you don't mind 3D), mount everest coaster (if you don't mind cossters), and, though not a ride, the festival of the lion king show is GREAT!! It's for all ages and it's so fun! For food: the yak and Yeti restaurant is a MUST! If you can't get a resi, they also have quick service options outside the restaurant! Also recommend the Tusker House for picky eaters!

Disney springs: food wise, you have a million options but for me, Chef Art Smith's Homecoming is a MUST! Best fried chicken, BBQ pulled pork, AND Mac and cheese ❤️ raglan road is also an excellent choice! As is Enzo's hideaway and the Boathouse! For picky eaters, rainforest Cafe and planet Hollywood are great choices, and if you're more in the mood for something quick, earl's sandwiches, The polite pig, and chicken guy are great options. For me, a Disney trip isn't complete w/out stopping at Ghirardelli's ice cream ❤️

Hope this was helpful!

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Work in Progress

(Soap Opera Weekly 97)

 

Sitting over lunch in the ABC commissary, Julie Pinson (Eve) very bluntly descripes her first few months' work on PC: "I sucked," she says with a hearty laugh. "Wendy Riche (executive producer) and all the producers and directors had a lot of patience with us and let us find our characters. In the first three weeks, they could very easily have recast. Instead, they gave me the chance to grow into Eve, and I think she's turned into something great."

She credits co-star Kin Shriner (Scott) for her rapid improvement. "He taught me about making the character my own. After we'd wrap up at the end of the day, sometimes we'd talk, and he'd tell me what I was doing wrong or right. He really took me under his wing and taught me a lot about acting," she says.

Pinson says Shriner's feedback helped her to improve her acting.

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Pinson claims that performing is in her blood. "My mother was a professional opera singer. I remember being little and watching her onstage. I was fascinated with the costumes and the makeup, and I wanted to be just like Mom." She got hooked on acting when she played Heidi in her Northern California forth grade class. "I remember all the adulation at the curtain call. My family was the loudest in the whole auditorium. I thought, 'If I do this, I'll get my family and everybody else to like me.'"

Pinson is very close to her parents; in fact, she calls herself a "typical daddy's little girl," which made it even more devastating at age 15 when her folks split up. Instead of confronting her feelings, she suffered the consequences of suppressing them. "I was in denial, and nobody recognized the signs," she explains. "I was going 'I's cool, it's cool,' and in the meantime, it was affecting me in very negative ways. I wanted to seem adult and be cool and understanding with the attitude, 'Listen, Mom and Dad, I want you to be happy, so don't worry about me.' It idnd't hit me until I was 20 or 21 when I started going, 'Dammit, why did they have to do that?'"

In retrospect, Pinson wishes she'd been more vocal about her feelings so that counseling might have been sought. "I'm a big believeer in therapy," she says. "it's helped me through some hard times. In situations like that, parents need to talk to the kids. The kids may say, 'It's cool, don't worry about it.' Unhuh," she says, shaking her head adamantly. "it will hit them eventually."

Shortly after high school, Pinson left the Bay area to work for Club Med. "It was a blast," she says, "I really learned how to be an adult, traveling by myself, not speaking the language in some places and having to fend for myself. I learned to speak a lot of languages, though, because every week there were 5oo new guests, many from Italy, Germany, France and Mexico.

"The biggest drawback was the long hours. It's a French company, so they don't have the labor laws we have in the States. Because you have to be with the guests all the time, you can't be crabby, have a bad day or be sick because there's nobody to cover for you. For the most part I just remember the good things now. After two years of that kind of schedule, I was ready to have three jobs when I moved to L.A. I was so programmed to work."

Pinson took an apartment in L.A. with her best friend, but her fear of rejection and her aversion to asking her parents for money kept her from pursuing her acting dreams. Instead, she worked for a temp agency and as a movie stand-in for a friend who was director of photograhpy. Her one line in The Mambo Kings got cut but earner her a Screen Actors Guild card, enabling her to work in the field. But she still struggled with her fears.

"Things weren't going too well," shares Pinson. "I called my dad in tears and said, 'I think I'm goingto give it up. I'm goin to get a job being a receptionist or go back to school. It's hard to live from paycheck to paycheck.' He said, 'You have always landed on your feet. You always will land on your feet. Don't give up. You will make it no matter what because that's who you are.'"

Pinson, who auditioned for three PC characters, related best to Eve.

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The actress consders her big break her screen test for the role of Billie on DAYS. Despite the resemblance to Lisa Rinna (ex-Billie), she didn't get the role. But it brought her some attention, and soon she auditioned for the part of Pilar on ATWT. After auditioning for PC, it seemed she was bound to get something, since they had her read for three roles: Eve, Julie and Karen. She was elated when she landed the part of Eve, her first real acting job. "Eve was the closest to me. I really understood her the best," Pinson says. "I love playing her because I get to be bad. I get to be sexy and I get to do things I wouldn't do in real life."

Not that Pinson doesn't have a bit of moxie of her own. "I want to jump out of an airplane, preferably with a parachute on," she teases. "And I want to get a Harley and learn to ride a motorcycle." She would also like very much to have a family some day, but everything is goin to have to wait while she focuses on her career. "I think God has a plan for me, and there's a reason why I've never had a serious relationship," she says. "I think if I'd had a serious relationship earlier on, I might not be where I am right now. There's a reason for everything."

Robyn Flans

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Star Wars: May the 4th Food Guide at Disney Parks

Many will celebrate the Star Wars fandom on May 4th! But do you know what tasty treats you can find at Disneyland and Walt Disney World on May the 4th? Keep reading to learn about this year’s food and drink guide to May the 4th. Walt Disney World Resort   Disney’s Hollywood Studios   ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, PizzeRizzo, and Rosie’s All-American Café (Available May 4 through 31; mobile…

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If you’re curious at the abc commissary at disneys Hollywood studios (which is a restaurant that functions as a liminal space) there is a framed photo of House. If you know where to look.

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Foodie Guide to Brand-New Disney Jollywood Nights

Grab some Hollywood glam and an appetite because Disney Jollywood Nights is days away from kicking off its first night! This brand-new holiday extravaganza is coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on 10 select nights from Nov. 11 through Dec. 20 and is filled with plenty of festive fun. This new nighttime soiree will feature plenty of swanky spots for Guests to enjoy like the Holiday Fiesta en la Calle over in Commissary Lane. This street party will be filled with Latin holiday tunes, colorful décor, and plenty of eats and sips inspired by Latin holiday traditions for a vibrant and lively party. Or experience Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby here the restaurant transforms into a smooth jazz joint, playing holiday tunes amidst sparkling décor. Here, Guests can sip craft cocktails and indulge in an exclusive menu of light bites while enjoying the music and ambiance of this classy establishment. Guests can even drop by the dazzling Twilight Soirée at The Tip-Top Club, a swingin’ soiree in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel. A live band will be bringing the fun with holiday tunes in jukebox style as Guests sip on fancy cocktails. While Guests are at all of these locations and the others scattered throughout the park, they'll be able to indulge in tasty delights that will light up their taste buds with holiday spirit (and flavor). From the delicious Holiday Turkey Popover at Fairfax Fare to the lovely Tiramisù Puff at PizzeRizzo, and even sweet sips like the Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa from Dockside Diner, this new event has something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season! And don’t forget about the thrilling entertainment going on too! Guests can check out the can’t-miss musical variety show featuring some of their favorites, like Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, and the seasonal nighttime spectacular Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! To make the night even more festive, we’d suggest wearing holiday best with an old Hollywood flair. We can’t wait to see all the tasty eats and sips coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this holiday season. We're pleased to present the official Foodie Guide to the first-ever Disney Jollywood Nights! Holiday Fiesta en la Calle at ABC Commissary - Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn: Chicken empanadas served with a side of street corn salad topped with chili peppers, lime, and cotija cheese - Yuca con Chicharrón: Fried pork belly, yuca, red pickled onions, and chili pepper-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli - Mushroom Taco: Chili-roasted Mixed mushrooms, avocado crema, baby gem lettuce, and garnished with sliced radish - (Plant-based Item) - Birria Taco: Shredded short rib and Monterey jack served with beef consommé for dipping - Tembleque: Coconut rice pudding with caramel-rum sauce and cinnamon - Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: Spiced chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate cookie base topped with vanilla whipped cream and cocoa powder with a chocolate handle - Mangonada: Frozen mango beverage with mango-chili pepper-lime sauce and chili pepper-lime seasoning on top (Non-alcoholic) - Zero-Proof Piña Colada: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, coconut, pineapple, and lime - Oaxaca Old Fashioned: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, agave nectar, Mexican chocolate, and orange bitters served over ice garnished with an orange Baseline Taphouse - Tuna Ceviche: Marinated ahi tuna, pico de gallo, and avocado cream topped with cilantro - Charcuterie Cup: Manchego, chorizo, serrano ham, pickled vegetables, olives, and toasted focaccia bread - Beer Margarita: Blend of Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, and lime juice topped with Scrimshaw Pilsner over Ice Dockside Diner - Spicy Pimento-Kimchee Dip topped with chives and served with fresh house-made wonton chips - Roasted Eggplant Dip topped with chives and served with warm pita bread (Plant-based Item) - Poutine Tots: Potato barrels topped with gravy, brisket, mozzarella curds, and chives - Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: Vanilla cookie stack filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star - Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas���-inspired dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cherry whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) - Naughty or Nice: Crown Royal Whisky and ginger mixed with orange, cranberry, and grapefruit juices topped with fresh cranberries Epic Eats - Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake: Spicy fried Korean chicken with pickled vegetables served on a mini funnel cake - Brisket Reuben Funnel Cake: Beef brisket and sauerkraut slaw topped with thousand island dressing served on a mini funnel cake - S'mores Funnel Cake: Giant roasted marshmallow with chocolate and marshmallow sauce, topped with chocolate curls and cinnamon cereal served on a mini funnel cake - Samuel Adams Winter Lager: Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel for a deep flavor and malty finish Fairfax Fare  - Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy, cranberry chutney, and chives in a house-made popover - 'Just the Sides' Popover: Macaroni & cheese and savory collard greens with ham topped with cornbread crumbs in a house-made popover - PB&J Doughnut: Glazed doughnut with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly dipped in dark chocolate topped with crushed house-made salt and vinegar chips - Kermit's Frozen Banana Bliss: Frozen banana and white chocolate with caramel swirls topped with matcha whipped cream and sprinkle (Non-alcoholic) - Mistletoe Martini: Tito's Handmade Vodka and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur mixed with cranberry juice and topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction - Christmas Gertie Cookie: Sugar cookie with mint icing (Also available with mint soft-serve) Market - Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls: Fried spring rolls served with a jalapeño-ranch dipping sauce and fried rice noodles - Frozone's Snowball Macaroons: Coconut macaroons drizzled with blue vanilla frosting and topped white snowflake sprinkles - Spiced Apple Cider: Apple cider and cinnamon with an apple chip garnish (Non-alcoholic) - Zero-Proof Apple Cider: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, apple cider, Angostura Bitters, and cinnamon topped with an apple chip and cinnamon rim - In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon PizzeRizzo - Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta - Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread: Olive oil-toasted flatbread, creamy goat cheese, rustic olive and tomato spread, balsamic glaze, and lemon watercress - Antipasto Flatbread: Fresh mozzarella, salami, peperoni, country ham, olives, peppers, onions, pepperoncini, and marinara - Tiramisù Puff: Sweet-and-savory with flavors of espresso, chocolate, and a coffee-infused custard and mascarpone cream - Benvolio Pinot Grigio - Banfi Chianti Superiore - Peroni Nastro Azzuro Lager Draft - Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Lager Twilight Soirée at The Tip-Top Club - The 5th Dimension Royale: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel - Twilight Daiquiri: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, ube, lime juice, and a splash of shimmer - Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider: Pomegranate-green tea topped with sparkling apple cider and pomegranate seeds - Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut The Trolley Car Café   - Ornament Mousse: Dark chocolate-cherry mousse Outdoor Vending Locations - Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based Item) Bar Locations - Zero-Proof Gingerbread Spritzer: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, gingerbread syrup, and club soda garnished with a gingerbread bite - Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and DISARONNO Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar in a sprinkle-rimmed glass with a sugar cookie garnish Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby - Oyster Rockefeller: Spinach foam, shaved parmesan, rocoto pepper relish, and salmon caviar - Crispy Duck Drumettes: Spicy orange glaze, carrots, and kumquats - Charcuterie: House-made cured meats and accompaniments, blue cheese mousse, and toasted sourdough - Shrimp Cocktail: Classic cocktail sauce, citrus pearls, avocado mousse - Derby Slider: Bison and pork belly blend, taleggio cheese sauce, and fig stout jam - Tuna Carpaccio: Mezcal pickled vegetables, salsa macha, and avocado crema - Pork Belly Bao: Korean BBQ, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette - Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette - An assortment of classic cocktails, zero-proof and non-alcoholic beverages, wine, and beer To experience the festive fun of Jazzy Holidays at The Holiday Brown Derby, you can request to join the walk-up waitlist on the My Disney Experience app. Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company - Tinseltown Tini: Toast to holiday cheer with this cold brew coffee topped with Kahlúa, Grey Goose Vodka, a hint of light cream, and a dash of whipped cream with cocoa (Available at the location near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror) - Round ‘Em Up Latte: A merry blend of espresso, cookie butter syrup, dulce de leche sauce, and milk topped with fluffy whipped cream, playful animal crackers, and festive sprinkles; available hot or iced (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (Available at the location in Toy Story Land) (Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.) 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Alabama Prisoners Speak + JJ Ayers of Winnemucca Indian Colony

This week on the show, we featured 2 segments: a chat with Michael Kimble & Gerald Griffin about conditions in Donaldson CF prison in Alabama; and Jim J. Ayers, a 42 year resident in 6 generations of lineage at Winnemucca Indian Colony facing eviction by the Tribal Council.

Conditions at Donaldson Prison in Alabama

First up, anarchist prisoner Michael Kimble and his friend Gerald Griffin talk about the current situation at William E Donaldson Correctional Facility in Bessemer, Alabama. Following the pause of prisoner work stoppages in October of this year, Gerald and Michael talk about violence at the institution, overcrowding and under staffing, lack of medical care, mistreatment of gay and other marginalized prisoners and other, hard topics. There is mention of extortion, violence, drug use, homophobia and other topics, so listener discretion is advised. You can information on how to get in touch with Michael and Gerald in the show notes, as well as Michael’s blog AnarchyLive , and we’ll be mailing out the latest Fire Ant Journal and our past interviews with Michael Kimble (5/19/2019 & 12/28/2015).

Michael Kimble #138017 William E. Donaldson Correctional 100 Warrior Ln Bessemer, AL 35023

Gerald Griffin #247505

William E. Donaldson Correctional 100 Warrior Ln Bessemer, AL 35023

If you’d like to donate to Michael’s legal and other costs outside of putting money on his commissary with his ADOC #, you can give a donation to our accounts and specify MK in the comment so we know where to pass it. Blue Ridge Anarchist Black Cross is also selling $20 Fire Ant Journal t-shirts designed by Michael Kimble as a benefit for him, linked in our shownotes. We hope to send out copies of the latest Fire Ant Journal with our patreon mailers at the beginning of January, for new supporters at $5 or anyone supporting at $10 or more per month, which goes to support our transcription costs. More on that and the places you can send funds directly to Michael at https://tfsr.wtf/support

Jim J. Ayers Resists Eviction at Winnemucca Indian Colony

Then, we return to the Winnemucca Indian Colony following last week’s conversation with Kyle Missouri who is resisting eviction from the colony in Humboldt County, Nevada. You’ll hear Jim Ayers, tribal council chairman until 2012 talk about how the current Tribal Council came to power at Winnemucca, the council’s wielding of private police and BIA officers to siege remaining holdouts to the eviction orders, Jimmy’s 6 generations of ancestors stretching back on the Winnemucca Indian lands and the ongoing legal proceedings heading through the ITCAN court as residents attempt to stop the council’s evictions, home wrecking and banishment actions. Check our shownotes for some links to keep up on things as the situation progresses, as well as other interviews and ways to donate to housing of elders and families made homeless this snowy, holiday season who are now living in motels off-site.

Sandra Freeman of Water Protector Legal Collective is currently representing Jim in legal proceedings and are a great source for updates on the situation and ways for, especially legal workers, to plug in

Donations for the WIC residents can be sent to via cashapp to $DefendWIC

a fundraiser to support South Side Street Medics, an Indigenous-led crew to support providing first aid and training to residents of the Indian Colony

Jim Ayers interviewed in December 2021 by Honor Life youtube channel

Video discussing Judy Rojo (chairperson of disputed Winnemucca Tribal Council) by Man Red

Next Week…

We should be bringing you a chat with Sophie Lewis on her new book, Abolish The Family: A Manifesto of Care and Liberation, out from Verso Books in October of 2022.

Announcements

Asheville NYE Noise Demo and Bailout Action

If you’re in the Asheville area, you’re invited to join Asheville Community Bail project, Pansy Collective, Blue Ridge ABC and other local grouplets in a noise demo at the Buncombe County Jail, the deadliest jail for inmates in North Carolina, at 7pm on Saturday 12/31 at Pack Square. It’s suggested you dress warm and bring noise makers. Simultaneous, there will be a bailout action to get folks out of the jail. You can donate to this effort via the paypal for avlcommunitybail(at )riseup( dot)net or the venmo for blueridgeabc(at )riseup( dot)net, and any returned bail money will roll back into the community bail fund for future release activities. Check our shownotes for a zine explaining the action and learn more at avlcommunitybail.carrd.co

Phone Zap to Press Indiana to Get Treatment for Khalfani

IDOC watch is calling on folks to call and email the Indiana Department of Corrections to pressure them to move long-term political prisoner Khalfani Malik Khaldun (state name Leonard McQuay #874304) moved into a medical facility to remove the two cysts growing on his left temple since October of this year. Check our shownotes for a link to the blog post on idocwatch.org

Bad News #63

This month's BAD News is now available! You can hear:

1431am on the eviction of Mundo Nuevo squat in Thessaloniki and the murder by policeof Kalo Fragoulis, a 16 year old Roma and the death of a 12 year old child because of inadequate housing conditions;

Črna luknja shares a longer interview on the eviction of Mundo Nuevo squat in Thessaloniki;

A-Radio Berlin with a contribution from an anarchist perspective on anti-militarism and nationalism during the Yugoslav wars of the 1990’s. A segment of a longer interview;

Frequenz A concludes the show wih an interview with the accused in the so called "Luwi71-Trial" in Leipzig so-called Germany. The Luwi71 is a house (in the east of Leipzig) occupied for about 2 weeks back in august 2020.

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Featured Tracks:

Ebb Tide by the Mar-Keys from Last Night

Ghost Town by The Specials on The Two Tone Story (RIP Terry Hall!)

Check out this episode!

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Il dottor Lucas Jones, MD, è un personaggio immaginario della popolare soap opera della ABC General Hospital. È il figlio biologico del boss della mafia, Julian Jerome e il defunto, Cheryl Stansbury e il figlio adottivo del defunto, il dottor Tony Jones e l'infermiera Bobbie Spencer.

Il ruolo di Lucas è stato interpretato da numerosi attori, tra cui CJ Thomason, che ha lasciato il ruolo nel 2003, Ryan Carnes, che ha lasciato il ruolo nel 2005, ma è tornato nel 2014 e da allora ha interpretato Lucas e Ben Hogestyn, che ha lasciato il ruolo nel 2006.

Informazioni utili su Lucas Jones

Figlio biologico del mafioso Julian Jerome e Cheryl Stansbury.

Comprato da una disperata Bobbie Spencer quando la sua adozione è fallita.

In origine si pensava fosse il figlio biologico di Robert Scorpio.

Fu restituito alla madre Cheryl, ma quando lei morì in un incidente d'auto, fu accolto dalla sorella Tiffany Hill e dal marito Sean Donnelly.

Fu adottato da Bobbie e Tony Jones dopo la lettura del testamento di Cheryl.

Gli fu diagnosticato il diabete giovanile.

Drogata da Helena Cassadine per ricattare Tony Jones.

Aveva un deficit di apprendimento.

Aveva una cotta per il cugino adottivo Maxie Jones, mentre allo stesso tempo sua sorella Georgie Jones aveva una cotta per lui.

Si è dichiarato gay nel 2006.

Si è trasferito a Seattle dopo la morte di Tony.

Ha saputo che il suo padre biologico Julian era davvero vivo quando è tornato a Port Charles nel 2014.

Era sessualmente coinvolto con Brad Cooper.

Chi ha interpretato Lucas Jones nel corso degli anni?

Matt Trudeau (2020-in corso)

Ryan Carnes (8 luglio 2004 - 21 settembre 2005; 17 gennaio 2014 -2020)

Ben Hogestyn (22 settembre 2005 - 19 giugno 2006)

C.J. Thomason (2002 - 2003)

J. Evan Bonifant (2002)

Logan O'Brien (1998 - 2002)

Justin Cooper (1996 - 1998)

Jay Sacane (1994 - 1996)

Kevin e Christopher Graves (1990)

Kevin e Chuckie Gravino (1989 - 1994)

Storia passata

Lucas è nato da Cheryl Stansbury. Le è stato detto che era nato morto quando è stato realmente venduto a Bobbie Spencer dopo un'adozione che lei stava progettando è crollata ed era alla disperata ricerca di un bambino.

Cheryl cominciò a vedere se stessa nel piccolo Lucas, così come Robert Scorpio, l'uomo che pensava fosse il padre del suo bambino morto. Bobbie iniziò a indagare sul passato di Lucas dopo che gli fu diagnosticato il diabete giovanile, e scoprì che era davvero il figlio di Cheryl. Allo stesso tempo, Cheryl cominciò a dubitare che suo figlio fosse davvero morto alla nascita e assunse Robert per scoprire la verità. Cheryl portò Robert a credere che il mafioso Julian Jerome fosse il padre del bambino. Naturalmente, pensava che fosse una bugia quando in realtà era la verità.

Robert scoprì che Lucas era il figlio di Cheryl e riuscì a impedire a Bobbie di lasciare la città con Lucas. Robert ha restituito Lucas a Cheryl. Lei ha detto a Robert che era il padre del bambino, ma un test del DNA ha detto il contrario.

Dopo che Cheryl morì in un incidente d'auto, sua sorella Tiffany Hill e suo marito Sean Donnelly tornarono a Port Charles per prendersi cura di Lucas, ma Cheryl lasciò il bambino a Bobbie e Tony, scioccati ma euforici, nel suo testamento. Tiffany ha fatto di tutto per ottenere la custodia di Lucas, anche rivelando il passato di prostituta di Bobbie durante un'udienza per la custodia. Sean si rifiutò di testimoniare a causa del suo disgusto per le tattiche di Tiffany. Bobbie e Tony sono stati lasciati per crescere Lucas, ma alla fine hanno divorziato nel 1996.

Nel 2001, Lucas fu avvelenato da Lucky Spencer all'offerta di Helena Cassadine per controllare Tony. Tony accettò di fare qualsiasi cosa Helena chiedesse in cambio di una cura per Lucas. Tony scoprì che Helena teneva suo figlio Stavros criogenicamente congelato in un laboratorio segreto sotto l'ospedale. Tony si rivolse a Luke Spencer per chiedere aiuto e riuscì a ottenere la cura di Lucas.

Dopo qualche disavventura con i suoi cugini adottivi Maxie e Georgie Jones, Lucas è uscito nel 2006. Tony accettò prontamente Lucas, ma morì qualche mese dopo, il che devastò Lucas. Poco dopo si trasferì a Seattle e Bobbie lo seguì.

Bobbie tornò a Port Charles quando sua figlia Carly Jacks scomparve. Tornata in città, scoprì che il padre mafioso di Lucas, il bio-papa mafioso Julian, era ancora vivo. Cercò di nasconderlo a Lucas, ma Julian aveva saputo di Lucas e aveva intenzione di incontrare suo figlio. Lucas tornò a Port Charles per dare sostegno a Bobbie e rimase scioccata nell'apprendere di Julian. Andò a The Floating Rib per un drink dove incontrò Brad Cooper. I due commissari sono stati adottati da famiglie di mafiosi. I due hanno avuto un'avventura di una notte. Lucas voleva di più, ma Brad gli disse che era interessato a un altro uomo, Felix DuBois.

Quando Felix ruppe un appuntamento con Brad, Brad andò a bere qualcosa con Lucas e finirono di nuovo a letto.

Lucas è andato a visitare la tomba di Tony Jones nell'anniversario della sua morte e si è imbattuto in Julian. La loro relazione era già tesa e quando Lucas ha detto a Julian che era gay, non ha reagito bene. Julian pensò che se fosse stato nella vita di Lucas, Lucas avrebbe potuto essere etero.

Flirt e relazioni

Brad Cooper (amante)

Guy Tucker (datato)

Brook Lynn Ashton (baciato)

Georgianna "Georgie" Jones (baciata)

Maria Maximiliana "Maxie" Jones (baciata)

Parenti

Cheryl Stansbury (madre biologica, deceduta)

Julian Jerome (padre biologico)

Tony Jones (padre adottivo, deceduto)

Barbara Jean "Bobbie" Spencer (madre adottiva)

Barbara Jean "B.J." B.J. Jones (sorella adottiva, defunta)

Samantha McCall Morgan (sorella biologica)

Carly Corinthos Jacks (sorella biologica)

Victor Jerome (nonno biologico, deceduto)

Lena Spencer (nonna adottiva)

Tim Spencer (nonno adottivo)

Tiffany Hill (zia biologica)

Ava Jerome (zia biologica)

Evan Jerome Jr. (cugino biologico)

Katherine "Kiki" Jerome Corinthos (cugino biologico)

Frisco Jones (zio adottivo)

Luke Spencer (zio adottivo)

Maria Maximiliana "Maxie" Jones (cugina adottiva)

Georgianna "Georgie" Jones (cugina adottiva, defunta)

Lucky Spencer (cugino adottivo)

Lesley Lu "Lulu" Spencer (cugino adottivo)

Morgan Stone Cornithos (nipote adottivo)

Michael Cornithos III (nipote adottivo)

Daniel Edward Morgan (nipote biologico)

Il ritorno dell'Origine del male GDR:

Nell'altro mondo parallelo, il dottor Lucas Jones è fidanzato ufficialmente con Abraham Dahan lasciando così New York e a vivere con lui in Israele a Nazareth lavorando come medico lì e non più a New York.

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Disney Vacation Pics- Part 3: Hollywood Studios

Skyliner ride

I don’t know if this was an intentional reference to The Mandalorian or just a lucky accident.  Either way, it put a smile on my face

The Muppets Courtyard and Muppet-Vison 3D

Gotta love those small touches referencing past movies

It’s Goofy!

Star Tours- Gotta remember to translate that Aurebesh sometime.

Unexpected Cavalcade

Star Wars Launch Bay- a little mini-musem with Star Wars Props and concept art posters.  (Think this was also where you could meet BB-8 and Kylo Ren, but since they’re not really doing regular character meet and greets at present, that area was roped off)

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railroad/Grauman’s Chinese Theater

Gotta get a Premium Mickey Bar from Dinosaur Gertie’s!  That should be a law!

Okay, someone please explain this to me.  What’s the point of a bath toy if you can’t use it in water?!

Got the Buffalo Chicken Grilled Cheese at ABC Commissary.  Really good!  10/10 recommend!

Jack-Jack’s Cookie Num Num.  

Tower of Terror

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[madi2112]

2 days of overtime

But was it worth it?

Maybe not today (or yesterday) but it will be next Thursday (Thursdays are pay day).

I hope.

I'm on record pace this week to break my own personal high of hours worked.

Lots of long days doing double duty as both a facilitator at "Once..." then changing into my Tony's costume and working late there.

I also picked up 2 days at the ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios.

Those were really rough.

2 days of bussing tables and other equally helpful things around the restaurant.

And a constant stream of misgenderings thanks to the terrible costumes.

Jeans, denim button down shirt, baseball cap, green apron.

I hate it.

Absolutely nothing feminine about it.

Combine that with my crazy height and huge feet and it made conditions ripe for being called "sir".

Which I heard a lot the last two days. More then I ever want to.

Of course hearing it just one time is more then I want.

Unfortunately, I heard it dozens of times.

I started off by correcting people and reminded them I'm a "ma'am".

But after a while it just become to much of a hassle. So I stopped correcting them and just grinned and bared it.

That doesn't mean each and every "sir" didn't hurt me and make me feel like garbage.

Because they did.

Deeply.

Thank goodness I brought a change of clothes with me to run some errands after work. A nice colorful dress, of course.

The rest of the night I got nothing but ma'ams.

As it should be.

I did manage amongst all the overtime to have a little make shift Thanksgiving dinner.

For Shiloh and I.

Because we're the only ones we've got.

I had a turkey sandwich with gravy, rolls, mashed potatoes, jello, and Canada Dry Ginger Ale.

Shiloh had a big bowl of Tuna fish.

Better then nothing, I guess.

Think I'll rewatch "Happiest Christmas"... again.

With newly engaged Kristen Stewart.

Congratulations to her and her girlfriend!

I so happy for her!

Maybe something like that will happen to me someday.

Maybe I'll have a happy ending too.

Ha, ha. Like that would ever happen.

Because for me it's reconcile with my wife or be alone and miserable.

And she doesn't want to reconcile. Ever.

Doesn't leave many options for me huh?

No, it doesn't.

~Madison

[skippyv20]

Stateside info on the OW show, networks etc.

Hi Skippy & Friends…Pilgrim here with some research info.  This is such a tawdry mess La Con Artiste Griftess is creating.  

1. CBS is now called ViacomCBS. Announces on March 4, 2021 launch for Paramount+ (plus) their new streaming feature. CBS building is called Black Rock. 51 West 52nd St. at the corner of 6th Ave known as Avenue of the Americas.  This phone number will just put you on hold or you will speak with a robot. 1-212-975-4321 email: weekend@cbsnews.com 212 975 3247 2. George Cheeks is president and CEO of CBS Entertainment Group (& TV) since March 2020. 3. “This is a commitment to be transparent about our impact as a media company.” 4. Rising Gen Z Subcultures…what kids are being peddled these days is weird…they show their entire line up of shows many are cancel culture.   5. The titles, phrases, shows and themes featuring very famous faces…is careening off into a new bedlam of culture that has not been proven yet. Gayle King is one of the first shown on this fancy site. They are stirring the pot . “A CBS Primetime Special is set to cause global headlines with all eyes on whether the couple touch on rifts within the royal family.”

***At that same time slot ABC is airing a very popular show American Idol. NBC has at 7 PM The Voice competition and at 9 PM Ellen DeGeneres with her premier of Game of Games…all such good neighbors from Montecito. I think lots of channel surfing will be happening.  Also a super huge basketball championship is happening that night so count out most male viewers. 

Filler info from a great article… “He may be the Queen’s grandson, but she is American cultural royalty: Oprah Winfrey, whose upcoming bombshell interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle is dominating headlines, is a billionaire TV phenomenon renowned for coaxing secrets and tears from countless celebrities.” “Oprah Winfrey is credited with helping Barack Obama win the 2008 presidential election.” “The part of the interview where they suddenly discover something about themselves became known as the "Oprah moment.” (There is also when selling items…the Oprah effect.)

“Winfrey’s use of public confession as therapy is not reserved for guests: she has regularly spoken of her battles with fluctuating weight and of sexual abuse she suffered as a child.” She did have very successful spin offs such as Dr. Phil who became so popular as a guest she had him on the same time every week. Rachel Ray was hired to cater one of her private parties and became a star.

“Discovery disclosed that it had sunk $89 million more into OWN, and that as part of her 70-hours-a-year pledge Oprah would host Oprah’s Next Chapter, a globetrotting interview show.”

As of 2014, OWN headquarters is located at the building called The Lot at 1041 North Formosa Ave., West Hollywood, Ca. The LA Times reported that “The Lot is an 11-acre studio campus with seven soundstages, a commissary, office buildings and postproduction facilities.” hmmm.

Thank you...interesting....😊❤️❤️❤️❤️

3/04/21

[1lilspark]

Why have I spent a good part of my night thinking that DHS should theme one of their Joffery’s carts toward Corinthos Coffee…. ABC Commissary isn’t enough of corporate synergy I miss the book store themed to Ellen’s sitcom or the store at the end of the backlot tour that primarily sold greys anatomy shirts or the Gold’s Pawn Shop facade

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LUNCH WITH CHARLIE R A very quick sketch in the ABC commissary. So so long ago. #abcnews #abcnewsgraphics #graphicartist #crosshatch #nyc #waybackwednesday #tbt #throwbackthursday #pen #penandink #penandinkdrawing #penandinkart #inktober #ink #inkdrawing #sketch #sketchbook #sketchbookart #sketchbookdrawing #linedrawing #lineart (at ABC New's 7 west 66th street ,New York,NY 10023) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPCB4PcnPvr/?utm_medium=tumblr

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4 Magical Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World this Winter

Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most fun and exciting places to vacation year-round, but during the winter months, there is extra pixie dust sprinkled into the park that makes guests’ trips even more magical. In this post, we’re sharing some of the lesser known perks that come along with visiting the parks during this wonderful time of year to help you get the most out of your next trip!

Holly Jolly Decor

From the second you walk through the entrance to any of our four theme parks, you will be greeted with holiday decor at every corner. With wreaths on every light pole, Cinderella’s Castle dazzling in special holiday projections, a 65-ft Christmas tree, and more, guests are immersed in the holiday season throughout the parks. This reigns true to our resorts and restaurants, as well!

Festive Shows & Parades

Throughout each day, there is a wonderful mix of holiday cheer through shows and parades in each park. In Magic Kingdom, various character cavalcades can be enjoyed, and guests will get the chance to wave to their favorite characters, and even Santa Claus himself! When Santa Claus is done at Magic Kingdom, he also appears in a promenade through the World Showcase at Epcot!

Guests visiting Animal Kingdom can see the famous drummers perform a holiday themed show, and those visiting Hollywood Studios can catch a Christmas-themed motorcade traveling down Hollywood and Vine!

Tasty Holiday Treats

A wide variety of tasty treats will be available throughout the resort for guests to enjoy. This year, one of the highlighted specials is the Let it Snow Taco at Pecos Bill Cantina in Magic Kingdom which consists of a sugar cookie shell filled with chocolate and caramel mousse! Another featured item is the Hot Cocoa flight at the ABC Commissary in Hollywood Studios.

Returning holiday specials include the Christmas Churros with Eggnog, Fa La La Funnel Cake, and Holiday Mickey Cinnamon Roll which can be found at various locations across the property. More information specifically about the 2020 Holiday Treat Specials can be found here.

Special Seasonal Activities

Alongside normal attractions, there are other activities planned throughout the parks which are specific to the most wonderful time of the year. A holiday-themed character meet and greet will be available throughout the World Showcase in Epcot and a special scavenger hunt led by Olaf the snowman will be taking place throughout the park as well. This will give guests fun tasks to complete, even when in between attractions or shows!

To learn more about Walt Disney World’s holiday festivities, or to buy tickets to our parks during one of the most magical times of the year, click here! Our cast members are ready to welcome you into the Walt Disney World Resort to enjoy all that our parks have to offer for the holidays. We hope to see ya real soon!

- Ireland Bramhall

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The NAB Honors Lucy & Miltie

April 10, 1988

On April 10, 1988, the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) initiated Lucille Ball and Milton Berle into their Broadcasting Hall of Fame. The awards were announced at the Annual NAB Convention. Ironically, the ceremony was not broadcast or recorded. Although the Award had been bestowed since 1977, Lucy and Uncle Miltie were the first television broadcasters to be so honored. Previously, the recipients were all radio broadcasters, although fittingly, the first award went to CBS Chairman William Paley, along with Lucy’s pals Bob Hope and Jack Benny, for their radio programs.  

Two weeks earlier, Ball and Berle were photographed together at the March 28,1988 Friar's Club Roast honoring Liza Minnelli's Lifetime Achievement in Entertainment, held at the Century Plaza Hotel. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante / Getty Images)

After Ball’s passing in 1989, he said he and Lucy had dated casually in the 30's, when she was a Goldwyn Girl and he was doing stand-up on the comedy circuits. Later, Miss Ball and Mr. Berle's wife, Ruth, became close friends. After viewing footage of their work together, Berle said of Miss Ball: "I was amazed... at the rapport we had. You could tell we liked each other personally. A lot of it was ad libbed."

A 1952 regional TV Guide touted the fall return of Ball and Berle’s TV offerings. 

The following year, the new National TV Guide put Lucy and Berle on the totem pole of TV icons. Both Berle and Ball hold their sponsors products: she, Philip Morris cigarettes, and he a Texaco gas pump. 

Although Lucille Ball guest starred on Berle’s Show “Texaco Star Theatre” in 1948, Berle was off sick, replaced by Walter O'Keefe filled in for an ailing Milton Berle. Berle’s absence delays the first meeting of superstars-to-be Ball and Berle until 1950, when he hosted...

“Show of the Year: Cerebral Palsy Telethon” ~ June 10, 1950

(Photo, left to right: Gabby Hayes, Roger Clipp, UCP Poster Child, Jane Pickens, and Dennis James.) The telethon was broadcast live from New York City with remotes from Philadelphia. Lucy and Desi were in New York City on their ‘vaudeville tour’ designed to try-out material for “I Love Lucy” and prove to the network and sponsors that they had good chemistry together. 

After this chance encounter, Berle and Ball went their separate ways building a TV empire: He for NBC, she on CBS. It was more than a decade until the two TV stars performed together in...

“Milton Berle Hides Out at The Ricardos” (LDCH E11) ~ September 25, 1959

This was one of the last episodes of “The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour” with Berle essentially playing himself, promoting his new book “Earthquake” and, of course, dressing up as Mildred. 

In return, as was common at the time, Lucy and Desi did a show for Milton Berle on NBC....

“Sunday Showcase: The Lucy-Desi Milton Berle Special” ~ November 1, 1959

Lucy and Desi play the Ricardos (although no mention of Little Ricky or the Mertzes), filmed at the Rancho Mirage Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. 

In between the two specials was a televised all-star tribute to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt on her Diamond Jubilee. Both Lucy and Milton were on the dais, as were many more celebrities. A similar program was aired the following year with Lucy in attendance, Milton Berle was not involved.

Six years went by before their next collaboration, this time on “The Lucy Show” with...

“Lucy Saves Milton Berle” (TLS S4;E12) ~ December 6, 1965

Milton Berle disguises himself as a drunk to do research for a role. He tells Lucy Carmichael that he is Milton Berle’s twin brother and Lucy vows to get even with Berle for neglecting his brother.

“The Milton Berle Show” (S1;E1) ~ September 9, 1966

Lucille Ball helps Milton Berle kick off his new variety show filmed at the Hollywood Palace. Despite much hype, this new ABC-TV show lasted just seven episodes.

Meanwhile...

“Lucy and John Wayne” (TLS S5;E10) ~ November 21, 1966

While Lucy is waiting for Wayne in the studio commissary, Milton Berle makes a silent cameo; nothing more than a walk-through, to great audience reaction. 

In his final appearance on “The Lucy Show,” Berle brings along his real-life wife (and Lucille Ball’s friend) Ruth Cosgrove...

“Lucy Meets the Berles” (TLS S6;E1) ~ September 11, 1967

To earn extra money, Lucy Carmichael takes a job working as Milton Berle’s secretary. When she hears overhears Berle rehearsing a love scene with actress Ruta Lee, she jumps to the conclusion that he is being unfaithful to his wife!

“The Ed Sullivan Show” (S23;E1) ~ September 20, 1970

Ed Sullivan hosts the ‘Georgie Awards’ for Entertainer of the Year, from Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas. Berle and Ball are on hand to present awards. Lucy gets to present one to her ‘kid’ Carol Burnett. 

“The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards” ~ May 9, 1971

Broadcast on NBC from the Pantages Theatre, hosted by Johnny Carson. Lucille Ball is not nominated, despite the fact that there were only three nominees in her category. Gale Gordon lost to Edward Asner (”The Mary Tyler Moore Show”) and the “Here’s Lucy” writers were nominated for “Lucy Meets the Burtons” (HL S3;E1) but lost to “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Lucy attended the Awards with her husband Gary, her daughter Lucie, and her son-in-law Phil Vandervoort. 

Milton Berle was also in attendance, photographed here with Jimmy Durante. 

“Zenith Presents: A Salute to Television’s 25th Anniversary” ~ September 10, 1972

This was a 90-minute special on ABC TV taped August 9 to August 12 in Los Angeles. It featured clips from show’s from television’s past. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is also 25 years old and honors a select group of people who have made an impact, had popularity, proved longevity, and demonstrated substance. Ball and Berle are both recognized with a silver medallion on a plaque.

During the last season of “Here’s Lucy,” Berle makes a guest appearance...

“Milton Berle Is the Life of the Party” (HL S6;E19) ~ February 11, 1974

Lucy Carter’s parties are a bore, so she calls a telethon to make a very low bid on Milton Berle to attend her next soiree.

“The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Lucille Ball” ~ February 7, 1975

When Lucille Ball is roasted, Berle is there to turn the spit!  

Milton Berle: “Lucille Ball has emerged as the sex symbol for men who no longer care.” 

“The Annual Friars Club Tribute Presents a Salute to Gene Kelly” ~ January 5, 1976

Lucille Ball and Milton Berle joined Cyd Charisse, Janet Leigh, and Frank Sinatra for “The Friars Club Presents a Salute to Gene Kelly” on NBC. Also in attendance was Natalie Wood and fellow Hollywood hoofer, Fred Astaire.

“NBC: The First 50 Years - A Closer Look” ~ November 26, 1976

A four and a half hour extravaganza that naturally featured Milton Berle, but somehow also included CBS star Lucille Ball, four years before she would make the leap to the peacock network.

“CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years” ~ November 28, 1976

Milton Berle stands in front of the iconic Brown Derby restaurant to introduce a clip from “Hollywood at Last!” (ILL S4;E16) starring William Holden. The building was razed four years later. 

“The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Danny Thomas” (S4;E2) ~ December 15, 1976

Back at Dino’s Vegas rotisserie, it is now Ball and Berle turning the spit on Danny Thomas. 

“A Tribute to Mr. Television, Milton Berle” ~ March 26, 1978

One good tribute deserves another. Lucille Ball joins the cavalcade of stars honoring Uncle Miltie. 

“The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Jimmy Stewart” (May 10, 1978)

Meanwhile, back at the roast pit. Lucy and Milton fling affectionate barbs at their pal Jimmy Stewart. 

“Sinatra: The First 40 Years” ~ January 30, 1980

Lucy and Miltie are just two of the many honoring ‘Old Blue Eyes’. 

“Bob Hope’s 30th Anniversary Television Special” ~ January 18, 1981

A retrospect of Hope’s first 30 years on TV. Celebrating with Hope are Lucille Ball, Milton Berle, and many, many others. 

“Bob Hope’s Women I Love - Beautiful But Funny” ~ February 28, 1982

A look back at the women Hope has worked with over the years. More than 60 of Bob’s co-stars are presented in studio segments, as well as television and film excerpts. Since Berle is the only other male in the credits, I’m banking that Mildred, not Milton, showed up! 

“The Television Academy Hall of Fame” ~ March 4, 1984

Lucille Ball and Milton Berle are among the first group inducted into the Television Hall of Fame, along with Barbara Walters, David Sarnoff, William Paley, Norman Lear, and Edward R. Murrow.

“Bob Hope’s Unrehearsed Antics of the Stars” ~  September 28, 1984

Lucille Ball tells Bob Hope - with a fair amount of embellishment for comedic effect - about her audition for the role of Scarlet O’Hara in the 1939 film Gone With The Wind. Milton Berle is also along to share some bloopers with Hope. 

“Bob Hopes Buys NBC?” ~ September 17, 1985

Lucille Ball and Milton Berle have cameo appearances in this Bob Hope special. The premise has Bob staging a telethon to buy NBC, his adopted network, in an hour-long variety special of music, dance, and comedy.  Lucy and Berle met on a telethon in 1950 and it was also the premise of his 1974 “Here’s Lucy” appearance. 

“The 38th Primetime Emmy Awards”  ~ September 21, 1986

Lucy and Milton are presenters in an evening that was memorable for honoring her friend and co-star Red Skelton.

“AFI Life Achievement Award: A Salute to Jack Lemmon” ~ March 10, 1988

The AFI gives its 1988 Life Achievement Award to Jack Lemmon. The audience is full of celebrity friends, including including Milton Berle and Lucille Ball.

“Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years at NBC” ~ May 16, 1988

Singing an original song, this marks Lucille Ball’s last “performance” on television before her death. Berle is also on the show to salute Hope. 

“The Princess Grace Foundation Special Gala Tribute to Cary Grant” ~ October 19, 1988

Cary Grant died in 1986. Due to his close friendship with Princess Grace and her family the proceeds from the evening benefit the foundation named in her honor. Milton Berle is there and Lucille Ball attends with her husband, Gary Morton.  This was the last time that Lucille Ball and Milton Berle were seen on the same program before her death in April 1989. 

In 1989, the NAB Hall of Fame for television inducted Ernie Kovacs (posthumously) and Sid Caesar, both of whom had been guest stars on Lucy’s programs. 

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Great Deal – the WDW Popcorn Bucket!

One of the best deals in the Walt Disney World resort is the refillable popcorn bucket.  And, let’s be honest, besides movie theater popcorn, the best corn is at Disney!  If you have ever been at Magic Kingdom while walking by City Hall and that smell hits you, I know you will agree. But let’s explore why this is such a good deal.  First, you get a souvenir to keep.  They have different styles of buckets – from the simple park themed buckets to more special edition designs.  Typically, new designs change every season for the basic bucket design, but there are also special themed ones. Currently, the new favorites are the Simba bucket at Animal Kingdom, the Millennium Falcon at Hollywood Studios and the Skyliner bucket at EPCOT.  Another favorite (although not this week’s model) are the Little Green Men from Toy Story, available at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. Second, it’s the price. Most refillable buckets range from $12 for basic design to about twice that for special ones (depending on the design – some are $18 while others are $25).  A one-time popcorn snack is $5.25.  Thus, you can pay for your refillable bucket in three fills.  In other words, if you buy the bucket, refill it to watch the parade or a show and refill it one other time on the way out, it will be the same as if you bought three regular popcorns. But here is the bonus - you can refill your souvenir bucket at any popcorn stand in any WDW park and Disney Springs for $2!  Now that’s a deal!  The signs state that you can refill your bucket for your length of stay, but basically you get it refilled until there is a new design out (typically in the new season). One thing to note, popcorn is counted as a snack in the Disney Dining Plans.  But, do NOT use your credit to refill your bucket.  Because it is only $2 to refill, it is better to save your snack credits for something else.  And you cannot use snack credits to purchase the buckets. Now, let’s get a little specific on some locations (not all), just so you know where to get your bucket or refills.  Let’s start with Magic Kingdom.  As mentioned earlier, there is a stand right next to City Hall close to the exit. Closer to the castle, if you are facing it in the hub, there is a popcorn cart on the right side just past the walkway into Tomorrowland. In Hollywood Studios, there are popcorn carts on both sides of the Chinese Theater.  One is close to the entrance to The Launch Bay and The Voyage of the Little Mermaid.  The other is close to the walkway going to the ABC Commissary.  At Animal Kingdom, there is a stand on Discovery Island just past Flame Tree BBQ on the way to Asia. Finally, at Epcot, there is one by the Electric Umbrella.  However, my favorite popcorn cart is located between the Land and the Imagination Pavilion.  This cart is special since they have gourmet popcorn!  You can get cheddar, buffalo bleu cheese, sour cream and chive, and/or regular popcorn.  I say “and” because you can ask for a mix of the flavors.  And get this – gourmet popcorn refills are still $2! The great deal, refillable popcorn buckets can also used/filled in other areas of WDW like Disney Springs and the water parks. If that wasn’t enough incentive, know that your popcorn bucket could be sold on eBay for big bucks – think four times what you paid for on the low end.  As crazy as it seems, apparently there is a market for these buckets and collectors pay a lot of money for them. The best deal price wise is getting the regular/seasonal popcorn bucket design.  However, remember that special designs change, and some are considered collector items.  Even if you don’t want to sell your bucket, you can keep it as a souvenir. Regardless, all buckets are filled with delicious popcorn and $2 refills are a great deal.  Select your design and buy your WDW popcorn bucket when you first arrive for the best deal! Read the full article