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Late Night Thoughts Over a Can of Beer...

Life's losses and gains in film and music are tragic, but imagine what it is like for the funniest and most talented people on earth in the afterlife.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Johnny Carson’s thirty year sidekick Ed McMahon died on June 23, 2009. Carson, who died in 2005 has been waiting these four years to greet McMahon at the Pearly Gates: “Heeeeeeeeeeeeeere’s Eddie”

CBS is gathering all the old episodes of the Ed Sullivan Show and is planning to rebroadcast them in the old Sunday night time slot as The Dead Sullivan Show.

Malibu Locals, Paparazzi, and the Matthew McConaughey Incident (VIDEO)

Did loud mouthed local surfers in Malibu crowd the Civil Rights of 'Paps' or Paparazzi?

(MALIBU) - After watching the video closely, I'm fairly convinced that the so-called local surfers in Malibu who attacked a Paparazzi crew last June, are a creepy expression of an American mindset that thinks it can randomly activate the "fascist" button and pretend like they live above the Civil Rights of others.

The Paparazzi are a component of American society driven by a mindless occupation with the private lives of celebrities. It isn't always pretty but it is generally legal.

Reverend Benny & Mister Sid`s At Your Service #49

The forty-ninth installment of Reverend Benny & Mister Sid's At Your Service, Salem's original cartoon series.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Summer is here. That's great news. I love the look of lush trees, the feel of the heat of the sun, that sense of freedom that summer brings to school children.

I'm old enough that the sights, sounds and smells of summer trigger memories of when I was a kid with a tantalizing clarity. Sometimes during the transition between spring and summer I feel as if I can just peek under the thin veneer of reality and see what the world really is.

Patrick Swayze Gravely Ill But Very Much Alive

One source reports that Swayze has been undergoing pioneering Cyberknife radiotherapy at California's Stanford University Medical Centre, and had been making a steady recovery from the illness.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Friends, family and fans of actor Patrick Swayze, are holding back tears over the news that the cancer he has been battling, has spread to his liver.

Remembered for his starring and supporting roles in numerous films, he may best be remembered for his roles in The Outsiders, Dirty Dancing, Red Dawn and Ghost.

The Fab Four Returns to Historic Elsinore Theatre

This tribute to the Beatles has amazed audiences all over the world.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Back by popular demand the ultimate Beatles Tribute band “The Fab Four” returns to The Historic Elsinore Theatre for one performance only on March 14 at 7:30 pm.

"We presented them at the Elsinore 2 years ago and they sold out," said Steve Martin, Executive Director of the Elsinore Theatre. He says this level of talent is what one should expect from the Elsinore, "We always to try to provide quality entertainment at a great value."

Steven Van Zandt, Mark O`Connor, Marty Stuart, and Clay Aiken Answer the Question `Why Music?`

Musical Stars Explain the Importance of Music Education in PSA Series.

(RESTON, Va.) - MENC released the newest edition in its series of radio PSA's featuring top pop, country, and classical musicians.

The series, called Why Music?, features musical stars talking about the value and importance of music education.

Bonanza (AUDIO)

Connecting childhood memories of horsey rides with a classic western theme.

(AUGOURA, Calif.) - Not so long ago, I had one of those great deja-vous moments with my boys.

First, some set-up; I had made a couple of CDs for a men’s weekend I'd be attending. The idea was to put together a group of songs that would celebrate being men, the completion of an intense weekend of "work", and be the kind of music that would encourage "letting go" in the form of dancing, singing, acting out, etc.

Does Obama Have Control of the DEA?

Has the time arrived for Obama to take his gloves off and overhaul the DEA from top to bottom, or is it even an option?

(SALEM, Ore.) - The DEA is defying President Barack Obama's word that the Department of Justice would no longer be used to harrass and arrest owners and operators of medical marijuana dispensaries.

"I would not have the Justice Department prosecuting and raiding medical marijuana dispenseries; it is not a good use of our resources," then Presidential Contender Obama said, on August 21st 2007.

The group Americans for Safe Access reports that on Thursday, the Drug Enforcement Administration, teeming with officials from the Bush Administration, raided a medical cannabis dispensary in South Lake Tahoe, California.

Joaquin Phoenix Takes a Dive; Career and All

Joaquin Walks the Line and Takes a Fall.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Last week, The Rolling Stone reported that Joaquin Phoenix was making his move from actor to rapper official. He announced that he would mark the event with a performance at a Las Vegas club.

The video below attests to what this looks like, and sounds like, and it isn't good. The Rolling Stone suggested that the performance was nothing short of a train wreck, with Phoenix struggling to even put sentences together during this official debut.

Making matters all the worse, Phoenix fell off the stage at the conclusion of his one-song set.

Magician Jackson Rayne Performs in Salem Tonight (AUDIO INTERVIEW)

Jackson takes a break from his role as a featured variety performer for Spellbound – The Greatest Magic Show on Earth.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Illusionist Jackson Rayne is performing at Salem's Elsinore Theater tonight at 7:30 PM. This former student of Willamette University today, is today a Las Vegas-based magician/ Jackson topped one of Harry Houdini's underwater escape records five years ago; the last time he performed in Salem, Oregon.

Rayne is a graduate of Willamette University in Salem. His 90 minute magic production is set for Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 PM. at the Historic Elsinore Theatre. General admission tickets are available for $20 at the door. They are also available at all local TicketsWest outlets or by phone at 1-800-992-TIXX.

“I got my start performing for the Silent Movie Series at the Elsinore,” says Rayne. “I’m thrilled to be coming home to Salem. I have so many memories here and I can’t wait to share my magic with the community.”