The Flying Fortress – In Their Own Words . . .

One of the best “Hollywood” depictions of B-17 operations is “12 O’Clock High” with Gregory Peck and one of my favorite actors Dean Jagger – who won an academy award for best actor in a supporting role – great movie – but it was a movie – a dramatization of events – BUT if youContinue reading “The Flying Fortress – In Their Own Words . . .”

Lock Up – “So Shall Ye Reap”

Decent enough series – Why THIS episode?? It was directed by none other than William Conrad! From the comments – “Yes, William Conrad directed this episode. Not only was he a prolific actor and announcer {he was still appearing as “Matt Dillon” on CBS Radio’s “GUNSMOKE” at the time, and narrating the “Rocky the FlyingContinue reading “Lock Up – “So Shall Ye Reap””

Mike Rowe on Lockdowns, Safety Third, Dignity of Work and College Loans

Mike Rowe lays it out as simple as it can be . . . It’s real simple – acquire a skill set and become proficient at it – where to start?? Go down to your local union hall and talk to them – if you have ANY mechanical aptitude at all – you are onContinue reading “Mike Rowe on Lockdowns, Safety Third, Dignity of Work and College Loans”