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A Christmas Carol #7: Scrooge and Bob Cratchit

Posted on December 23, 2015 by maedez

Scrooge and Bob Cratchit illustrated by John Leech, from the first edition of A Christmas Carol. 1843.

A Christmas Carol #6: The Last of the Spirits

Posted on December 20, 2015 by maedez

The Last of the Spirits by John Leech. From the First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

A Christmas Carol #5: Scrooge’s Third Visitor

Posted on December 16, 2015 by maedez

Scrooge’s Third Visitor. Illustration by John Leech, from the First Edition of A Christmas Carol. 1843.

A Christmas Carol #4: Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball

Posted on December 13, 2015 by maedez

Illustration of Mr. Fezziwig’s Ball by John Leech. First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

A Christmas Carol #3: Marley’s Ghost

Posted on December 8, 2015 by maedez

Illustration of Scrooge and Marley’s Ghost by John Leech. First Edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

A Christmas Carol #2: Title Page

Posted on December 6, 2015 by maedez

First Edition Title Page of A Christmas Carol. Illustrations by John Leech, 1843.

A Christmas Carol #1: The Cover

Posted on December 1, 2015 by maedez

Cover of the first edition of A Christmas Carol, 1843.

Quote

Posted on December 25, 2012 by maedez

“And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of us! And so, as Tiny Tim observed, God Bless Us, Every One!”-Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol

R.I.P. Norman Lloyd (1914-2021)

Norman Lloyd, long a personal favorite of mine, was a fascinating man and performer. Norman Lloyd Dead [THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER]

R.I.P. Geoffrey Scott

Geoffrey Scott was from a younger generation than the performers I normally write about, but his handsome presence was ubiquitous during my 1980s childhood. From Dynasty to The Love Boat, Night Court, and Battle of the Network Stars, his charisma and acting ability lit up the small screen for decades. He will be missed. Geoffrey […]

Kirk Douglas: 1916-2020

[2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon] But Baby Think of Me Once in Awhile: On Andy Travis as Television’s Best (and Hunkiest) Boss

Welcome to the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon! Baby, If You’ve Ever Wondered: It still seems like yesterday that the idea for RI popped in my head. It was actually in December 2015, while in a hotel room getting ready for a holiday party, when it occurred to me that there was a gap in the classic […]

Announcing the 2019 Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun! Here’s my original announcement. ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON I hope you’ll join us!