Category Archives: Television

Just Taste It

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Ellen Ross

I was watching an episode of The Crown for the umpteenth time the other day. Nothing new in that. I watch it all the time. It soothes me. Their posh accents, their palatial (literally) digs, their royal problems- all so … Continue reading →

Posted in food, pop culture, Restaurants, Television | 4 Comments

Pretty In Pink

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Ellen Ross

Author’s Note: This is my last post until Sunday, November 18, Dear Readers. I’m heading south towards the sun and will have lots to tell you when I return. So please be patient and don’t forget about me when I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast Cancer, Jill Kargman, Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, Television | 2 Comments

Ray Of Light

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to Ellen Kander. A beautiful bearer of the name “Ellen.” I’m sure the woman in the photograph needs no introduction. But she graces today’s post because we have something in common. Of curse, it’s the name … Continue reading →

Posted in Ellen, Literature, Movies, Names, Television | 2 Comments

Be My TV-alentine

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to Rickey Freeman- with the generous forbearance of his beauteous wife, Joan. A kindred spirit when it comes to old television shows, he’s sure to remember everything mentioned here. Happy VD, my friend. I hope yesterday … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, Television | 14 Comments

Law School

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Ellen Ross

This post is dedicated to Mitch Klein. Attorney and film buff. One of the good guys. Let me state for the record that I hate lawyers. No, let me re-phrase. I DETEST lawyers. Anyone who has been through a long, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television | 6 Comments

How The West Was Won

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Do I really have to tell you who he is? If you are anywhere near my age, you’ll recognize him immediately. For an extra ten trivia points: What was the name of his rifle? Before I type another word, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Nostalgia, pop culture, Television, Westerns | 14 Comments

Space Cadet

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Ellen Ross

First, I have to say that our team is coming back to Chicago from St. Louis having split the two games. Go Cubs! Okay, now back to the show. On Tuesday I saw Matt Damon as The Martian. OMG! … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television | 14 Comments

Shall We Dance?

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Late Breaking Headline: Congrats to the Cubs! Onward! Do you remember when and how you learned to dance? Even though I have hazy recollections of teaching myself to jitterbug copying the kids on American Bandstand,***my formal training began at Avoca … Continue reading →

Posted in Avoca School, New Trier High School, pop culture, Television, The 60's, Winnetka | 24 Comments

Twice in a Blue Moon

Posted on October 4, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Hi, everybody! I’m back. Hope you all had a great two weeks. I was on a real whirlwind here. Out of town guests, parties, the Cubs/Pirates series and other fun extra-curricular activities made the time go by in a flash. … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, pop culture, Television, Theater | 14 Comments

Welsh Witch

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Ellen Ross

Tuesday May 26 was Stevie Nicks’ 67th birthday. In honor of that milestone, let me take you all back to 1976. Here is her first appearance ever on television with Fleetwood Mac. They’re doing Rhiannon on the Midnight Special. Remember, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Nostalgia, pop culture, Television, Tributes | 6 Comments