[Twotone]

Lots of interesting little tidbits in this one...

[Publius]

Ping. For those who appreciated my pithy comments about Oscar-winning songs on New Years Eve at the Canteen.

[William of Barsoom]

A long time ago, the Oscars were sometimes interesting, and ALMOST important. Almost.

Same with The White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Once, years ago, it was interesting, and almost relevent.

But both have long-ago morphed into pointless, indulgent, naval-gazing acts of self-worship. They’ve become stupid, dull, and irrelevent.

Both have become over-hyped clown shows.

[NWFree]

Another self award show I’ll never notice

[NWFree]

They’re so fake you won’t even notice when they’re replaced by ai

[Fiji Hill]

The Hooray for Hollywood production number from "Hollywood Hotel" was shot at what is now the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, Calif. It gives you a glimpse of the San Fernando Valley when it was still mostly farm country.