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Liam Neeson’s ‘Taken’ Phone Speech
We will never get tired of watching the actor deliver the Taken phone speech. Previous generations may have had their Oliviers and Gables. We’ve got Liam
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Bill Murray as Lounge Singer: ‘Star Wars’ on ‘SNL’
In early 1978, the movie phenomenon was in its infancy. And unsuspecting filmgoers didn’t realize that the main theme had lyrics until Nick Winters sang them
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Steve Miller Exclusive: Big Plans for 2018
There will be boxed sets and remastering of his catalog. He reveals: “There are miles of unreleased performances.” Universal Music said: “What do you want to do?”
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‘We Are the World’ Behind-the-Scenes Clips
The behind-the-scenes videos show the performers working hard throughout the night to perfect their brief segments
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SNL’s ‘Cheeseburger Cheeseburger’ Sketch
The sketch comedy series was cooking in Season Three. A classic skit featured John Belushi behind the counter of The Olympia, brusquely telling customers the limited menu items
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Remembering Abe Vigoda 1921-2016
After years of Internet hoaxes, he did, indeed die, on January 26, 2016. The veteran actor known for his role in The Godfather was 94
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Prince Makes Unique ‘American Bandstand’ Debut
In between songs, the 21-year-old prodigy was pretty coy in his replies to Dick Clark’s questions, as he promoted the album that helped launch his career.
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Linda Ronstadt Rocks Warren Zevon
The singer rocked with the best of them in the ’70s. Here’s a Classic Video of her performing “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” live from 1977
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When SNL’s Coneheads Played ‘Family Feud’
In season 3 in 1978, the sketch comedy series cleverly merged the characters in a parody with the long-running game show, with Bill Murray as Richard Dawson
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The Beatles’ Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
An all-star line-up of classic rockers helped usher in the Fab Four after a great speech from Mick Jagger. One prominent member was MIA…
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