Remembering The Passed

Remembering Carol Channing, Georges Loinger, Mel Stottlemyre

Carol Channing was the Broadway star who created one memorable role as Lorelei Lee in 1949 for “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and then created an even bigger role as Dolly Levi in 1964 for Hello Dolly! Both roles made her an international star. Georges Loinger was a French physical education teacher during World War II who smuggled hundreds of Jewish children to safety in Switzerland. Mel Stottlemyre was a brilliant pitcher for the New York Yankees in the mid 1960’s and early 1970’s who went on to become a atop-flight pitching coach for the Yankees and the New York Mets

Remembering Russell Baker, Nathan Glazer, Kaye Ballard, Bonnie Guitar, Reggie Young

Russell Baker, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, was one of America’s greatest 20th Century journalists. His wit and compassion were evident in everything her wrote from humor columns to serious pieces about politics and history. Nathan Glazer was an American sociologist who was best known as one of the “New York Intellectuals”, a group of writers and critics who discussed serious topics in print and in the media. Kaye Ballard was the comedienne who co-starred with Eve Arden in the 1960’s sitcom “The Mothers-in-Law” (1967-1969). Bonnie Guitar was one of the first female crossover artists from country to rock with her 1957 hit “Dark Moon”. Reggie Young was a lead guitarist Memphis for everyone from Elvis to Bob Dylan

Remembering Michel Legrand, Jack Bogle, James Ingram

Michel Legrand was the French Academy Award winning composer who wrote scores for countless films and television shows. His best-known work was his Oscar winning composition Windmills of Your Mind for the 1968 film “The Thomas Crown Affair”. Jack Bogle was the investor who founded The Vanguard Group, which revolutionized investing for the individual investor. James Ingram was the Grammy-winning R and B singer who recorded with everyone from Ray Charles to Linda Ronstadt.

Remembering Roy Glauber

Roy Glauber was a theoretical physicist who was awarded one-half of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics for his contribution to the quantum theory of optical coherence (the other half of the Prize was split between John Hall and Theodor Hansch). He was one of the scientists responsible for the science of quantum optics, the relationship between light and matter. He was also one of the last surviving scientists to have worked on the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, having been brought there as an 18 year-old Harvard undergraduate.

Remembering Bernice “Bunny” Sandler and Title IX, Durgin-Park, Brian Garfield, Christine McGuire, Dean Ford

Bernice “Bunny” Sandler was a woman’s activist who played a major role in the passage of the Title IX legislation of 1972. Durgin-Park was the venerable Boston restaurant located in Faneuil Hall that will be closing after 192 years. Brian Garfield was the author of the book Death Wish, which was made into several movies starring Charles Bronson and a more recent movie starring Bruce Willis. Christine McGuire was one of the McGuire Sisters, who were especially popular in the 1950’s. Dean Ford was the lead singer of the Scottish group Marmelade. He sang on their 1969 international hit “Reflections of My Life.”

Remembering Joe Osborn

Joe Osborn was the Louisiana-born bassist who moved to Los Angeles and became one of the most highly sought after studio musicians in the 1960’s and 1970’s. After playing with Ricky Nelson and Johnny Rivers, he became part of the legendary Los Angeles studio musician group, The Wrecking Crew. He played bass on hundreds of hit records from everyone from Simon and Garfunkel to The Carpenters. When he decided to leave playing rock in Los Angeles, he went on to play bass for many country music hits in Nashville.

Remembering Sir Jack Zunz and the Sydney Opera House, Herb Kelleher, Bob Einstein, Daryl Dragon, Ray Sawyer

Sir Jack Zunz was the civil engineer primarily responsible for the construction of the Sydney opera House, which opened in 1973. Herb Kelleher was the founder and CEO of Southwest Airlines. His efforts revolutionized the airline industry. Bob Einstein was the comic best known for his characters Super Dave Osborne and Officer Judy. Daryl Dragon was the male half of the popular duo The Captain and Tennille. Ray Sawyer was a vocalist for the band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show.

Remembering Norman Gimbel, Nancy Roman, Lawrence Roberts

Norman Gimbel was one of the preeminent lyricists of our generation. His work included the words to the iconic “Girl From Ipanema”, “Killing Me Softly”, and “Canadian Sunset”. He also wrote the words to several television shows, notably “Happy Days” and “Laverne and Shirley”. Nancy Roman, one of the premier female American astronomers, was known as the “Mother of Hubble” for her efforts to advance the interstellar telescope. Lawrence Roberts was an American engineer who was instrumental in the development of the Internet.

Remembering Richard Overton, Amos Oz, Mel Hutchins, Honey Lantree

Richard Overton was the oldest surviving American World War II veteran and the oldest man in the United States. His career included stints in Guam and Iwo Jima. Amos Oz was the Israeli writer who wrote several acclaimed works of fiction and non-fiction. He was also a prominent campaigner for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Mel Hutchins was an All-American basketball center at Brigham Young, who led the team to its first national championship at the NIT in 1951. Honey Lantree was one of the first female drummers in rock-and-roll. She played for The Honeycombs, who had an international hit in 1964 with their song, “Have I the Right?”

Remembering Penny Marshall, Sondra Locke, David Shepherd, Galt MacDermot

Penny Marshall was the talented television actress, best known for her role as Laverne deFazio in the 19970’s sitcom Laverne & Shirley. She then went on to become one of Hollywood’s most successful female directors - Big (1988), Awakenings (1990), A League of Their Own (1992). Sondra Locke was an actress better known for her long-term relationship with Clint Eastwood, which turned acrimonious in its final years. David Shepherd was the improvisational actor/producer who cofounded the groundbreaking Compass Players at the University of Chicago, along with Paul Sills. Galt MacDermot was the Broadway composer, whose most successful work was done for Hair (1967).