Imperatives in voice-overs in British TV commercials: 'Get this, buy that, taste the other' (CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT TO READ IT) Television commercials are often thought of as bothersome multimedia artefacts that by their very existence spoil our viewing pleasure at regular intervals... B Pen...
• 1900 ~ One of the most famous trademarks in the world, ‘His Master’s Voice’, was registered with the U.S. Patent Office. The logo of the Victor Recording Company, and later, RCA Victor, shows the dog, Nipper, looking into the horn of a gramophone machine. • 1904 ~ Isa K...
It’s 1982 and to quote Fun Boy Three, the lunatics are taking over the asylum. The charts were full of visionary weirdos like The Associates, featuring multi-instrumentalist Rankine and ‘Sinatra on hot coals’ Billy Mackenzie. “The voice of an angel, the look of a film star”, says M...
“On the other side of our programming equation is the return to the Pops line-up of two iconic stars of the Broadway stage: the legendary Bernadette Peters opening our season andHamilton’s Leslie Odom, Jr., bringing his glorious voice to three performances. We’re incredibly pleased that A...
“ZERO Prostate Cancer is proud to be the voice of prostate cancer patients and families. Together, we save lives through advocacy, awareness, and support. The Blue Jacket Fashion Show is instrumental in helping us reach more men, especially those of highest risk,” said Sherí Barros...
Klea Blackhurst– If Renee Katz can make you feel embraced, Klea Blackhurst can make you feel bear-hugged. Her stentorian voice is so reminiscent of Ethel Merman that one of her shows is all about Ethel. Whether she’s performing solo or with Billy Stritch and Jim Caruso, she’s a pow...
But, after this many years, it’s become a blog I read because your personality really shines through — and after a hard day at school & work, it’s nice to come home to a voice, a person out there in the wilderness that reminds me that there are incredible people in it — ...
“Maxine Wore Black” is a good book, with some great parts. The mysterious death plot was beautifully handled–Nora Olsen has serious storytelling skills, and she draws Maxine as a truly insane witch. Jaylen is an interesting narrative voice. We know she’s not educated–she repeatedly mentio...
Examining his life, I was interested to learn that he found his voice in large part through his wanderings in America. Sometimes it takes strange circumstances to provide a mirror in which to find yourself. Anyway, he’s done a lot to give others a voice, and that’s the most important...
A great voice and talent, but limited buy some meager management … SIGHTING: PR-pasha David Salidor and CBS FM’s Race Taylor …NBC’sChuck Scarborough signs off this week after a 50-year career. Known him for decades. Exemplary professional. Good luck and enjoy what’s...