Category Archives: Obituaries

A Tribute to Bubba ‘Hightower’ Smith

Posted on August 5, 2011 by atomictv

Gawker.com: “For many sports fans, Bubba Smith, who died yesterday at the age of 66, was the legendary defensive end for the Baltimore Colts. But for movie buffs, he’ll always be remembered as Moses Hightower, the most badass member of … Continue reading →

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Poop-scooping Schaefer Aide Gets Award From Governor

Posted on June 27, 2011 by atomictv

By Laura Vozzella (Baltimore Sun, 6/27/2011) Now government flaks can aspire to more than making their bosses look smart in the media. The Maryland State Public Information Officers’ Poopy Award was created last week and bestowed, with Gov. Martin O’Malley’s … Continue reading →

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RIP Fran Daniels, Gayety Showgirl, “Hamm’s Beer Girl”

Posted on March 21, 2011 by atomictv

By Avenue News.com, 3/21/2011 Frances Carol Mootafian (nee Kessinger), also known as Fran Daniels, passed away on Feb. 18, 2011. She was born on Nov. 23, 1931 in Camp Creek, W.Va. Born to parents Ira and Dorinda Kessinger, Frances was … Continue reading →

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Sammy Ross, Baltimore City Paper’s “Best of Baltimore” Mascot

Posted on March 17, 2011 by atomictv

Baltimore City Paper’s “1999 Best of Baltimore” “…Our spiritual inspiration, el luchador supremo, is our cover model, Sammy Ross–4 feet and 100 pounds of everything that’s right about this town. We went looking for a small person to wear a … Continue reading →

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