5.06.2023

saturday 9


Come On-A My House

1) In this week's song, Rosemary Clooney offers us candy, peaches, pears, grapes, cake, etc. What tasty treat are you craving this morning? I'm about to go to brunch so I'm actually hungry for eggs and toast
 
2) The song was co-written by a pair of cousins more famous for their other jobs. William Saroyan was a Pulitzer Prize winning author and Ross Bagdasarian created Alvin and the Chipmunks. Tell us about one of your cousins. My favorite cousin from my mother's side is a professional interior house painter living in Burlington, VT.  He's cool.  We have similar tastes in music and books, so there's always plenty to talk about after we finish with family catch-up.

3) The song was inspired by the cousins' recollection of their Armenian relatives encouraging friends and family to visit by promising lots of food. Who most recently invited you to their home? What was the occasion? My teacher-friend Jess invited me over to play with her new puppy.  It is a standing invitation.
 
4) This was a big hit for Rosemary Clooney. She got her start singing live on Cincinnati's WLW radio station. Today WLW is an all-news station. When you were a kid, what radio station did you tune into for the hits and new music? Mostly WEGP on the AM dial.  

5) Rosemary was also an actress, appearing in motion pictures and made-for-TV movies. The most famous is 1954's White Christmas. Have you seen it? It's one of my favorites!  

6) Yes, Rosemary Clooney is related George Clooney. She was his aunt. She appeared with him on ER and received an Emmy Award nomination. Do you enjoy doctor shows? I enjoy George Clooney shows. 😍  Today is his birthday.

7) In 1951, when this song was #1, Yankees superstar Joe DiMaggio retired from baseball. He remained in the public eye, endorsing products and acting as Major League Baseball's ambassador around the world. His second marriage, a few years after his retirement, was almost as legendary as his baseball career. Without looking it up, do you know who his bride was? Marilyn Monroe
 
8) Also in 1951, I Love Lucy premiered and has never been off the air since. That's right: for 72 years, without interruption, viewers have been entertained by the Ricardos and Mertzes. When you think of I Love Lucy, what's the first thing that comes to mind? crazy antics and laughing

9) Random question -- You're playing roulette and suddenly doubled your winnings. Do you walk away when you're ahead, or do you stay at the table to play your winning streak? WALK

4 comments:

The Gal Herself said...

How nice of King Charles to celebrate George Clooney's birthday with his coronation. :)

Diana_CT said...

#2 I think that families are being scattered all over the country because of this “gig” economy.
#8 I enjoyed the original show but not the later shows after her divorce.

Bev Sykes said...

So how are you celebrating George's birthday?

CountryDew said...

Did you bake George a cake?