• A woman who owned many slaves asked Rabbi Joshua what God had been doing since He created the universe. Rabbi Joshua answered that God had been busy pairing people into couples: husband and wife. The woman thought that she could do that as well as God, so she paired her slaves into couples, man and woman, and she made them get married. The next day, the slaves were in bad shape because of the fights that they had had, so she decided that she had better let God pair people into couples in the future.
• Soprano Helen Traubel married too early, fell in love with another man, and divorced her husband so she could marry the other man. While visiting her native St. Louis, she met her first husband in the street. He asked her, “What do you remember of our marriage, Helen?” She replied, honestly, “I have a very pleasant memory of being married to a wonderful young man.” He then said, “Yes, but we’re all older now, aren’t we?” They shook hands, and that was the last time they met.
• Rabbi Yosef Chayim Sonnenfeld was once asked if it was OK to have a hot drink before saying the morning prayers. He replied that it was OK. Someone who knew the good rabbi well pointed out that he never had a hot drink before morning prayers. Rabbi Yosef replied, “You are right, but I don’t for a special reason. I am afraid that if I have a hot drink before morning prayers, my wife might wake up early in the morning to warm the water for me.” (At the time, that took considerable effort, including making a fire.)
• Jerry Spinelli, author of Stargirl, a young people’s novel about a free spirit, met his wife, Eileen Mesi, when she left a chocolate Easter bunny on his desk. (They worked at the same place.) Ms. Mesi carried around loose-leaf binders filled with her poetry, which she made him read. Not surprisingly, Ms. Mesi was the real-life model for Stargirl (the lead character in Mr. Spinelli’s novel Stargirl) — and today she is a published author.
• Connie Small, born 1898, was a lighthouse keeper’s wife when lighthouses weren’t automated with electricity. Instead, they were lit with kerosene, and it took 20 minutes to light a lighthouse. One lighthouse she and her husband stayed at was in New England, and sometimes she saw no one but her husband for four months at a time.
• An actress’ body is her instrument. Early in their marriage, Mel Brooks touched Anne Bancroft during an argument. She immediately drew herself up and said haughtily, “Don’t you dare touch my instrument!” Mr. Brooks said, “Oh, so this is your instrument?” “Yes,” she replied. “This is my instrument.” “OK,” said Mr. Brooks. “Play ‘Melancholy Baby.’”
• Early in the 20th century, Annie Reel, born 1893, met William Cogburn who was a police officer in Asheville, North Carolina. Mr. Cogburn asked her to marry him, but she replied, “Well, everyone wants to get married. But I don’t want to get married without a house.” So, she says, Mr. Cogburn built her a house, and “then I had to get married.”
• Flemish painter Peter Bruegel married a woman who lied a lot. Before he married her, they agreed that every time she lied Mr. Bruegel would notch a stick, and they agreed that when the stick was notched from top to bottom, then the marriage would be over. Mr. Bruegel used a very long stick, but the marriage was soon over.
• Movie director Steven Spielberg says that in his second marriage — this time to actress Kate Capshaw — he understands that the rules of marriage say that he can’t be a workaholic. According To Mr. Spielberg, “I perfectly understand the ground rules — 8:30 to 5:30 Monday to Friday is mine. Everything else is Kate’s.”
• Pianist Anton Rubinstein liked to stay in bed much too late. Fortunately, his wife figured out a way to get him out of bed. She would play an incomplete chord on the piano. This so bothered her husband that he would get out of bed, go to the piano, and complete the chord. While he was up, his wife stripped the bed.
Portrayed by both Jesse White and Gordon Jump from 1967 to 2003, Ol' Lonely, or "the lonely repairman", was a character in advertisements for what brand of home appliances?
The Maytag Corporation is an American home and commercial appliance brand owned by Whirlpool Corporation after the April 2006 acquisition of Maytag.
Ol' Lonely, or "the lonely repairman", is a character in Maytag advertisements, created for Maytag by copywriter Vincent R. Vassolo of the Leo Burnett advertising agency. His character was initially played by Jesse White, who retained the role until 1988. In a time in which the laundry appliances of major manufacturers had reached maturity, differing mostly in minor details, the campaign was designed to remind consumers of the perceived added value in Maytag products derived from the brand's reputation for dependability. Maytag advertisements stated “Ol' Lonely’s predicament is testimony to the durability and reliability of Maytag appliances. Now if only he had something to do with his days.” The campaign proved a huge success, allowing Maytag to set a substantial price premium, as well as strongly influencing consumer preference at the higher end of the laundry appliance market.
In 1986, the repairman was joined by Newton, a basset hound named for Maytag’s headquarters in Newton, Iowa. In 1989, character actor Gordon Jump first appeared as Ol' Lonely in the advertisement "Biker". In total, Jump appeared in more than 77 Maytag commercials and print advertisements. He made appearances at events for employees and customers and also was actively involved in several philanthropic and charitable causes.
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Jesse White (born Jesse Marc Weidenfeld; January 3, 1917 – January 9, 1997) was an American actor, who was best known for his portrayal as "Ol' Lonely" the repairman in Maytag television commercials from 1967 to 1988.
White was born in Buffalo, New York, and was raised in Akron, Ohio, to Jewish parents. He made his first amateur appearance in local stage productions at the age of fifteen. Though aspiring to be an actor, he worked at many different jobs during the 1930s, including selling beauty supplies and lingerie. After moving to Cleveland, Ohio, White began a career in vaudeville and burlesque, traveling widely before landing a role on Broadway. In 1942, White made his Broadway debut in The Moon is Down, followed by a successful performance in the role of a sanitarium orderly in the popular play Harvey. He would later reprise his role in the 1950 film version and the 1972 television movie.
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Alexander Gordon Jump (April 1, 1932 – September 22, 2003) was an American actor best known as the clueless yet occasionally wise radio station manager Arthur "Big Guy" Carlson in the TV series WKRP in Cincinnati and the incompetent "Chief of Police Tinkler" in the sitcom Soap. Jump's most memorable guest starring role was on a two-part episode of the 1980s sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, in which he portrayed a pedophile who attempts to molest main characters Arnold and his friend, Dudley. He also played the "Maytag Repairman" in commercials for Maytag brand appliances, from 1989 until his retirement from the role in July 2003.
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Billy in Cypress U.S.A. was first, and correct, with:
Maytag
Mark. said:
Maytag brand washers and dryers.
Randall wrote:
Maytag
Alan J answered:
Maytag.
Cal in Vermont replied:
Maytag.
Dave responded:
Maytag Repairman. From my experience with Maytag products, I would say that is a false narrative. Maytag products were junk. The worst. They are probably okay now because Maytag is just a brand manufactured by Whirlpool.
mj wrote:
We now own one
And I can barely reach the bottom of the tub. But the Maytag washer and
dryer do a really good job. Haven't had them long enough to comment on
reliability.
zorch said:
Maytag.
Jacqueline answered:
Maytag.
Stephen F responded:
Maytag
Jim from CA, retired to ID, replied:
The Maytag Repairman
John I from Hawai`i says,
Maytag
Dave in Tucson wrote:
Both of those fine TV actors portrayed the Maytag Repairman.
David of Moon Valley responded:
better late than whatever?
what’s left of my daily allotment of brain cells is pleading with my fingers to type The Maytag Repairman….but those definitley aren’t the most reliable ones in the bunch and also my fingers could just be wrong, too…..
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Info: “Rick Lee James is a singer and songwriter, a gifted speaker, a worship leader and a Podcast host who has worked with the likes of Jason Gray, Andrew Peterson, Sara Groves, Michael Card, Brian Zahnd, Tripp York, Brett McCracken, Ian Morgan Cron, and many more.”
“Rick Lee James is songwriter who doesn’t just turn a line, but cultivates lyrics that are planted firmly in deep theological roots. […] This 13-track album combines James’ thoughtful melodies, instrumental versatility, and spoken words to create a vibe where artistry and liturgy meet. The lead single, ‘Thunder,’ is a never-before-released song by the late Rich Mullins, co-written with Lowell Alexander and Phil Naish […].”
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Tonight, Friday:
CBS begins the night with a FRESH'MacGyver', followed by a FRESH'Magnum PU', then a FRESH'Blue Bloods'.
On a RERUNStephen Colbert (from 3/23/21) are Dana Carvey and Imagine Dragons.
On a RERUNJames Corden, OBE, (from 2/4/21) are Dan Stevens and Michael Kiwanuka.
NBC starts the night with a FRESH'The Blacklist', followed by 'Dateline'.
On a RERUNJimmy Fallon (from 3/19/21) are Matthew McConaughey, Megan Rapinoe, and Morris Day featuring Trinidad Jame$.
On a RERUNSeth Meyers (from 3/3/21) are Jake Tapper and Glynn Turman.
On a RERUNLilly Singh (from 3/11/21) is Lena Dunham.
ABC opens the night with a FRESH'Shark Tank', followed by '20/20'.
On a RERUNJimmy Kimmel (from 3/10/21) are Kevin Bacon, Travon Free, and Daya.
The CW offers 'Wipeout', followed by a FRESH'Penn & Teller: FU'.
Faux fills the night with FRESH'WWE Friday Night SmackDown'.
MY recycles an old 'L&O: CI', followed by another old 'L&O: CI'.
AMC offers the movie 'Moneyball', followed by the movie 'Road House'.
BBC -
[6:00AM - 11:00AM] STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE
[12:00PM - 5:00PM] STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
[6:00PM] YOUNG GUNS
[8:30PM] YOUNG GUNS II
[11:00PM] THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
[12:00AM] YOUNG GUNS
[2:30AM] YOUNG GUNS II
[5:00AM] CHIMP SANCTUARY (ALL TIMES ET)
Bravo has the movie 'Bring It On', followed by the movie 'Burlesque', then the movie 'Bring It On'.
Comedy Central has all 'Hall Of Flame: Top 100 Comedy Central Roast Moments' all night.
FX has the movie 'Girls Trip', followed by the movie 'Hysterical'.
History has 'The UnXplained', another 'The UnXplained', followed by a FRESH'The UnXplained', and another 'The UnXplained'.
IFC -
[6:45am] Warm Bodies
[9:00am] The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
[11:15am] Bad News Bears
[1:45pm] Zack And Miri Make A Porno
[4:00pm] Wayne's World 2
[6:00pm] Wayne's World
[8:00pm] Back To The Future
[10:45pm] Back To The Future Part II
[1:15am] Wayne's World 2
[3:15am] Up In Smoke
[5:15am] Monty Python And The Holy Grail (ALL TIMES ET)
Sundance -
[6:00am - 12:30pm] the andy griffith show
[1:00pm - 1:00am] law & order
[2:00am] columbo
[4:15am] columbo (ALL TIMES ET)
SyFy has the movie 'The Magnificient Seven', followed by a FRESH'Wynonna Earp'.
Michelle Obama and Lin-Manuel Miranda are set appear on NBC’s Roll Up Your Sleeves vacccination special, set to air Sunday, April 18, the network and producer ATTN: said today. Matthew McConaughey also will interview Dr. Anthony Fauci in the special, which aims to raise awareness and encourage the American public to get vaccinated to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
An hour-long special designed to raise awareness on Covid-19 vaccinations will air next month on NBC.
Roll Up Your Sleeves: Presented By Walgreens is set to air at 7 PM ET/PT on Sunday, April 18. The special will encourage Americans to get vaccinated with the somewhat controversial treatments available to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBC said the special aims to dispel concerns, provide information, and encourage those who are hesitant to receive a vaccine to participate.
The special will feature prominent public figures, comedians, artists, and performers, as well as frontline and medical professionals. It will be produced by ATTN:, a media company that bridges entertainment with topical issues, Civic Nation, and Deviants Media.
Snoop Dogg will be joining The Voice coaches Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, John Legend and Blake Shelton as Mega Mentor on the current Season 20 of NBC’s Emmy-winning musical competition series.
He’ll be mentoring the remaining artists who have made it through the Battle Rounds, as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, April 19 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT).
During the Knockout Rounds, artists are once again paired against a teammate, but select their own song to perform individually while their direct competitor watches and waits. Renowned rapper, producer and performer Snoop Dogg will impart a new and fresh perspective to help the artists craft their performances. Coaches alone choose the winner to advance from their team. Each coach has one steal in the Knockouts.
Additionally, the four artists that were saved by their individual coaches during the Battle Rounds will compete in the Four-Way Knockout. Each of the four artists will receive individualized coaching and rehearsals with their coach and Snoop Dogg in preparation for the Four-Way Knockout. However, the winner will ultimately be chosen by America.
An eight-year-old Pennsylvania boy saved his 20-month-old little sister from choking on a chicken nugget, and he credits John Cena’s Nickelodeon show “The Substitute” for teaching him how to dislodge the stuck food.
“We were driving to my haircut, and I noticed she was starting to choke from a chicken nugget from McDonald’s. I told my dad to pull over,” young Jaxson Dempsey said, according to CNN. “Then I was starting to pat on her back, and it got out.”
Jaxson said he learned the technique from the best teaching advice of all: television.
“It’s called ‘The Substitutes’ on Nickelodeon, and in the very first episode, John Cena was on it, and in the last part, he showed how to save someone when they’re choking,” he continued.
The wheel in the sky will apparently keep on turning, as an agreement has been reached between Journey guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist Jonathan Cain and fired members Ross Valory and Steve Smith.
Last year, the rhythm section went their “separate ways”: Valory and Smith were fired and were accused of attempting a “corporate coup d’état” in order to take over the Journey name and brand. They were replaced by former Journey bassist Randy Jackson and drummer Narada Michael Walden, but Valory and Smith continued to contest the firings and countersued Schon and Cain.
“The members of the band Journey who were parties to a recent lawsuit (Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, Steve Smith and Ross Valory) are pleased to announce that they have resolved their differences and reached an amicable settlement agreement,” a statement released by Journey says.
Continuing, it says “Neal Schon and Jonathan Cain acknowledge the valuable contributions that both Ross Valory and Steve Smith have made to the music and the legacy of Journey. Ross Valory and Steve Smith wish their former bandmates well and much success in the future. Journey look forward to continuing to tour and make new music for their dedicated fans around the world.”
By the sounds of it, Valory and Smith will not be taking their seats back in the band any time soon. There have been rumblings that Journey has been recording an album with the new lineup.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Federal Communication Commission to loosen local media ownership restrictions, handing a victory to broadcasters in a ruling that could facilitate industry consolidation as consumers increasingly move online.
In a 9-0 ruling authored by Justice Brett Kavanaugh (R-Unqualified), the justices overturned a lower court decision that had blocked the FCC's repeal of some media ownership regulations in 2017 for failing to consider the effects on ownership by racial minorities and women. Critics of the industry have said further consolidation could will limit media choices for consumers.
The justices acted in appeals by the FCC, companies including News Corp, Fox Corp and Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc and the National Association of Broadcasters.
In 2017, the FCC - then led by Republicans during former President Donald Trump (R-Lock Him Up)'s administration - voted to eliminate a ban in place since 1975 on cross-ownership of a newspaper and TV station in a major market. It also voted to make it easier for media companies to buy additional TV stations in the same market, and for companies to buy additional radio stations in some markets.
Advocacy group Free Press said the Biden FCC and Congress "must recognize that hedge-fund and Wall Street-driven consolidation harms local communities, and only decimates what's left of competition and diversity. ... The silver lining here is (the court) deferred to the agency's judgment and left room for a new commission to get this right."
The mummified remains of 22 ancient Egyptian kings and queens will be paraded through the streets of Cairo Saturday, in an eye-catching royal procession to a new resting place.
Dubbed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade, the 18 kings and four queens will travel in order, oldest first, each aboard a separate float decorated in ancient Egyptian style.
They are being moved from a decades-long residency at the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo for display at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation.
The new museum, in the south of the capital, opened its doors to limited exhibits from 2017 and will open fully on Sunday, before the mummies go on display to the general public from April 18.
Beginning at 6:00 pm (1600 GMT) on Saturday, the procession will take place under the watchful eyes of hefty deployments of security forces.
A handful of coins unearthed from a pick-your-own-fruit orchard in rural Rhode Island and other random corners of New England may help solve one of the planet’s oldest cold cases.
The villain in this tale: a murderous English pirate who became the world’s most-wanted criminal after plundering a ship carrying Muslim pilgrims home to India from Mecca, then eluded capture by posing as a slave trader.
That ancient pocket change — the oldest ever found in North America — could explain how pirate Capt. Henry Every vanished into the wind.
On Sept. 7, 1695, the pirate ship Fancy, commanded by Every, ambushed and captured the Ganj-i-Sawai, a royal vessel owned by Indian emperor Aurangzeb, then one of the world’s most powerful men. Aboard were not only the worshipers returning from their pilgrimage, but tens of millions of dollars’ worth of gold and silver.
What followed was one of the most lucrative and heinous robberies of all time.
Crosses etched in mysterious abundance across the walls of Christianity's most sacred church were long assumed to be graffiti, but they may be the work of medieval masons paid to carve them by pilgrims, research suggests.
Revered in Christian tradition as the site of Jesus’s crucifixion and burial, Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre usually bustles with worshippers and clergy. That has made study of the sacred markings difficult.
But renovations in 2018 at one of its chapels featuring thousands of the close-bunched and hand-engraved crosses gave Israel's Antiquities Authority and Hadassah Academic College Jerusalem an opportunity for research.
"This unique phenomenon always baffled us: Is it graffiti of the pilgrims, or rather, something else?...," said Amit Re'em, Jerusalem regional archaeologist for the Authority.
"We saw that all of them (crosses) have the same depth and even the marking of the mason," he said, provisionally dating them to the 15th century.
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