Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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The Boys: Where they are now
Where are they now is a common question regarding musical acts of days gone by. During the late 1980s teenage girls were singing and dancing to the sound of THE BOYS who were similar to a young NEW EDITION. The four singing siblings even sang their hit recording Crazy on an episode in the fifth season of the NBC sitcom A DIFFERENT WORLD. They portrayed a group called Mice to Men which was a play on the hip hop group Boyz 2 Men. The brothers Tajh, BiLal, Khiry, and Hakeem Abdulsamad, made up the group and freely dished on what they thought about each other.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Former One Life to Live actress dies after a tragic accident
Tragedy has taken the life of a popular soap star and the entertainment world is mourning the death . Lisa Banes an actress who once was on the ABC daytime drama ONE LIFE TO LIVE was involved in a fatal hit and run accident on June 4. Her manager David Williams said the following: “We are heartsick over Lisa’s tragic and senseless passing. She was a woman of great spirit, kindness, and generosity and dedicated to her work, whether on stage or in front of a camera and even more so to her wife, family, and friends. We were blessed to have had her in our lives,”
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' women suffer consequences of unwise decisions
Carly Jax and Michael both have questioned Sonny’s widow about her future and her response has been to stare them down. GENERAL HOSPITAL spoilers have teased that Mrs. Corinthos is not going to want to give up the power and respect that she has been getting used to. There is also the fact that Sonny will eventually return to Port Charles and regain his memory.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Gig Young and Albert Salmi's tragic lives and deaths
Thanks to MeTV and other television stations that run TV series from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, baby boomers (those born between 1948 and 1964) are able to enjoy their favorite programs from those eras. Seeing the popular actors from those decades has led to many internet searches to find out what happened to the entertainers in later years. Two familiar faces from the early days of network television are Gig Young and Albert Salmi. You may not recall the names but recognize their characters as you watch reruns. Both men appeared on THE TWILIGHT ZONE as well as other memorable shows.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Criminal
Grief 101: Standing alone
I am so thankful that Vocal has a category for grief because it enables me to write what I am feeling in order to assist others. As I have said in previous articles, I have dealt with grief, funerals, and cemeteries since age 5. I recall standing in the church cemetery when Great Great uncle Jim was buried. I remember when my cousins had their great grandpa's body in the house the night before the funeral and they cried so loud I could hear them at my home which was about a half block away through a field. As a teen, I sang with the church choir during funerals and went through the traditional motions when people died.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Families
Jason, Britt, and Austin's worlds may collide on "General Hospital'
GENERAL HOSPITAL fans who are rooting for Brason are expressing concern on social media about the future of the couple because of Britt's health. In Canada, a doctor confirmed that Dr. Westbourne has the genetic marker for Huntington's disease for which there is no cure. The ABC soap more than likely will not have a miracle cure because there is none in real time. This puts Kelly Thiebaud's character between a rock and a hard place. The only options are to kill her off, quickly or over a period of time, or find out her diagnosis was wrong.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'General Hospital' actress Sophia Mattsson is pregnant in real time
GENERAL HOSPITAL viewers who suspected that Sophia Mattsen might be expecting a baby in real- time were correct. When her character Sasha Gilmore found out she was having a child from a one-night stand with Brando Corbin some fans were suspicious. The actress is private and had not mentioned her personal situation but now according to reports, Sophia admits that she is ready to pop. This indicates that she hid her growing belly for quite a while and that is her right.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Muckrakers the super heroes of journalism
Muckrakers were investigative reporters and writers during what is known as the Progressive Era which lasted from 1890–1920. These individuals wrote about injustice and corruption in order to bring much needed changes in society. You could call them whistleblowers who published articles in magazines like Cosmopolitan and McClure's and also in books. The January 1903 issue of McClure's is considered to be the official debut for muckraking journalism.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in The Swamp
Victor Sen Young: The amazing Jimmie Chan and honorable Hop Sing.
Victor Sen Yung is not a household name but the actor's face is familiar to those who enjoyed him as Hop Sing on BONANZA and Jimmie Chan in the CHARLIE CHAN films. Thanks to networks like DECADES, MeTV, and RETRO along with TCM, baby boomers can now relive fond memories from the past and catch up with favorite films and TV shows as well as popular characters and the entertainers who portrayed them.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
‘Have Gun Will Travel’ fun facts
THE BASICS HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL is a western series that was broadcast by CBS from 1957 through 1963. This was only one of a few shows that were broadcast on both radio and TV. The television version stars Richard Boone as a gentleman investigator/gunfighter who charges wealthy clients up to $1,000 for his services but poor clients pay nothing. Like most westerns of that period of time HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL was set in the American West just after the Civil War. You can currently watch this program on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 PM on MeTV as part of the western lineup.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Gladys is moving in with Brando and will be that mom, grandma, and possibly mother in law
On Thursday’s episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL, Gladys Corbin announced that she will be moving in with her son Brando. The look on his face told viewers everything they needed to know. Gladys is the mother from hell and now she has set her sights on caring for her grandmother. It’s not clear how she really feels about Sasha because she seems to have had a change of heart. At first, she referred to Brando’s mom as ‘ that Sasha girl” and a “ model type”. Gladys is still cutting her eyes at Sasha so she may have an ulterior motive.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Wes Ramsey out as Peter August on 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'
There is troubling news for the those who have enjoyed watching Henrik Faison during his time in Port Charles. According to Soap Opera Spy.Wes Ramsey is gone from GENERAL HOSPITAL. The spoiler reports that the June 22 edition of Soap Opera Digest confirms that the actor who portrays Peter August will no longer be a part of GH. This is a sad day for the many fans who enjoyed the antics of Faison's son even when he began killing people off. Ramsey's charm and charisma had viewers hoping he could somehow be redeemed in spite of his many evil deeds. This is not what Ramsey's fans were hoping to hear and this will be a harsh blow for them.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
