Monthly Archives: October 2011

Happy Birthday, Harris Glenn “Divine” Milstead!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by atomictv

Divine (October 19, 1945 – March 7, 1988), born Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer and drag queen. Described by People magazine as the “Drag Queen of the Century”, Divine often performed female roles in both cinema and … Continue reading →

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“An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe” Starring Vincent Price

Posted on October 17, 2011 by atomictv

From DangerousMinds.net: “Vincent Price is on sparkling form in An Evening With Edgar Allan Poe, in which the Master of Horror presents his unique interpretation of 4 tales by “the most original genius America has produced” – “The Tell-Tale Heart”, … Continue reading →

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Film helps African-Americans remember a lively Carr’s Beach

Posted on October 16, 2011 by almosthipguy

Destination was popular resort during era of segregation By Mary Gail Hare (The Baltimore Sun, October 13, 2011) Decades ago, a trip to segregated Ocean City presented far too many challenges for African-American families. Instead they went to a sandy … Continue reading →

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Baltimore’s media insurgents are changing the face of journalism in Baltimore

Posted on October 14, 2011 by atomictv

By Michael Yockel (Baltimore Fishbowl, 10/13/2011) Scott Huffines (48) and Tom Warner (54), founders and editors, Baltimore or Less …Scott Huffines and Tom Warner operate decidedly outside the mainstream media, cheekily celebrating the outré, the odd, the outlandish, and the … Continue reading →

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