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Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: The Complete Second Season #SockItToMe!

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The 60’s gave us ‘in-crowds,” “be-ins” and “love-ins,” and Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.  Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In was no misnomer.   I remember watching the Laugh-In show every week, and every week laughing was a sure thing.

Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In:  The Complete Second Season will be available for all Laugh-In fans this January, courtesy of the TV DVD archivists at Time Life.  Straight man Dan Rowan & wisecracking co-host Dick Martin led a gaggle of goofballs through a rapid-fire assault of one-liners, skits, bits and non sequiturs that kept viewers laughing.  Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In: Complete Second Season includes classic features as “Sock It To Me,” “Cocktail Party,” “The Fickle Finger of Fate” and “Gladys and Tyrone.”  Who can forget “Here Comes The Judge” routine, dispensing justice with a large rubber gravel to the noggin (head).  The complete second season feature an astounding line-up of guest stars – some of the 20th century’s most talented performers.  Home audiences will thrill to see Jack Benny, Victor Borge, Mel Brooks, Johnny Carson, Tony Curtis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Phyllis Diller, Kirk Douglas, Peter Falk, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Hugh Hefner, Rock Hudson, Davy Jones, Peter Lawford, Jack Lemmon, Liberace, Rich Little, Marcel Marceau and the list goes on.Image result

Before there was Saturday Night Live there was Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.  Time Life’s Laugh-In: The Complete Second Series is available exclusively at TimeLife.com/Laugh-In  

Remember Goldie Hawn, Lily Tomlin, Jo Anne Worley, Ruth Buzzi, Arte Johnson, Henry Gibson, Judy Carne, Alan Sues, Chelsea Brown, and  Gary Owens, plus frequent guests like Barbara Feldon, Flip Wilson and Don Rickles, they left a lasting impression on America.  On this special DVD you will see rarely-seen pilot-episodes, as well as Laugh-In Memories, a collectible memory book filled with jokes, pictures from the show, behind the scenes photo, and more!

Bonus features: Dick Martin Interview – Gary Owens Interview – Ruth Buzzi Interview.

Available:  January 9th, 2018

DVD SRP: $39.95

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American Home by Yankee Candle Fir Fire Log

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Come On Baby Light My Fire  – A fire is a great way to create a sense of comfort, warmth and bonding. Using a fire log such as the American Home™ by Yankee Candle® Balsam Fir Firelog is a great way to make your home smell of pine and eliminates the need to cut firewood.  Just add family, friends, music , a little refreshments,  some food and enjoy.   Wishing you all a Happy Bright  New Year!!!

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The Maple Guild #MapleSyrup #TastyTuesday

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Attention all you Maple Syrups lovers out there this is big news. The Maple Guild is the largest single-source producer of organic Vermont-made maple syrup in the world. They have a  vision: to produce the purest, highest-quality maple syrup and maple-based products available on the market by meticulously managing every component of the process from tree to table. By controlling 16,000 acres of sugar bush in the United States, owning and operating a state-of-the-art production infrastructure, and employing an exclusive steam-crafted™ syrup processing system, The Maple Guild is the world’s most innovative and efficient producer of premium maple products.

With a product lineup ranging from Grade A syrup and infused syrups (Bourbon Barrel Aged, Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean, and Salted Caramel) to award-winning Maple Cream and Maple Vinegar, there’s something for everyone in your family. The Maple Guild utilizes a truly revolutionary process to turn sap into syrup, creating a purer tasting and delicate maple syrup that enables them to get creative with their product line.

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Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – Christmas On Broadway

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I used to wonder and wonder for months what am I getting my family for Christmas. I used to make a list and do my best at trying to buy the perfect gift. Then the family started to grow and everyone had their life and I felt like the best gift was to spend time together. So I started taking my niece to Broadway on her birthdays and then last year I thought why not Broadway for Christmas. We would all be together, enjoying and experiencing a live musical and being in the moment. Last year at my daughters’ suggestion,  we went to see The Nutcracker at Lincoln Center and we had the most magical time. This year after a little research and again at my daughters’ suggestion, I chose Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory  – The New Musical. An Afternoon Of Pure Imagination!

We almost took up the whole row. My daughter and her family, my son in law and my three grandchildren. My sister and my mom, we were a little worried about my mom (she is getting stronger everyday coming back from the stroke in March). My sister and I got my mom into the city with a cab, nothing like door to door service and the weather played along being a beautiful day. My niece Sandra and her boyfriend Robbie took the MTA and met us at the theatre. Believe me,we have our days, but today we were one big happy family.  The theatre was filled with smiling and laughing children and they were selling cotton candy and popcorn, so everyone was having a great time! Happily waiting for Charlie, Willy Wonka and the Oompa!

The Lunt-Fontanne Theatre is a beautiful place and waiting for the curtain to rise we were all 10 year old again, even my mom (she is 87).  This was my grandchildrens’ first Broadway Musical and they did not know what to expect, they have seen the movie countless times and just wanted to see Charlie. So when Charlie found that golden ticket.  Yes!!!  They were so excited for the magic to begin. We all were.

The show is just fantastic and at one point the children in the audience were cheering Charlie on!!  It was a wonderful Sunday and we all loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Amazing time, I love this time with my family and I loved giving them this gift, a gift I hope they remember when they think of me. Family is the best part of Christmas.  Wishing you and yours a  Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year 2018.