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Holiday specials a faded memory
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Once upon a time, there was a phenomenon called the Christmas TV special. The biggest stars on television would host other TV stars in an hourlong holiday variety show. The biggest was probably Bob Hope, who often sang a duet of “Silver Bells” with a female guest stars such as Olivia Newton-John, Barbara Eden and Brooke Shields.
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Column: Graduation season brings out best, worst speakers
Harris Blackwood
Harris Blackwood
Once again, it’s graduation season. In the next few weeks, there will be thousands of high school and college graduates taking that walk across a platform to receive a coveted diploma.
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