Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys writing about current events, history and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Chuck Cunningham and why he disappears from ‘HAPPY DAYS’
HAPPY DAYS ran on ABC for 11 seasons from January 15, 1974, to July 19, 1984. There were a total of 255 half-hour episodes of the beloved sitcom which followed the escapades of the Cunningham family. Ron Howard and Erin Moran portrayed siblings Richie and Joanie throughout the series run but there were three men who had the role of their older brother Chuck. Charles "Chuck" Cunningham is the firstborn of Howard and Marion Cunningham and in the HAPPY DAYS pilot "Love and the Ric Carrott, was cast in the role.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Paul Williams last years with The Temptations
The Temptations are always on the Top My personal favorite song from The Temptations is "Standing on the Top." This hit record features Rick James and 7 men who performed with the group at one time or another. These were 8 talented men who set their egos aside to produce a record and video that thrilled the world. Otis Williams, Melvin Franklin, Glen Leonard, Richard Street, Eddie Kendricks, David Ruffin, and Dennis Edwards were all on hand but there was one man who was missing. Baritone singer and choreographer. Paul Williams, the brother of founder Otis had passed away years before.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Beat
There's a n--ger in the woodpile
"There's a n--ger in the woodpile" is a term my grandmother used on occasion to indicate that a situation had something hidden that needed to be revealed. We lived in the county and actually had a pile of wood from which we gathered the sticks to make a fire. I could not imagine anyone hiding inside of a woodpile and never pondered that what my grandma said was more than just a phrase and at one time was a reality.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Always expect the magic of the fog
I have a personal method of relaxation that has never failed me. The mysteries of the fog thread my needle whether I am actually in the midst of it or reading about it. I imagine I am standing on a cliff and can jump out into the mist that is so thick that it catches me and I am borne on the air itelf. My enchantment with the mist from low lying clouds began with a tale titled FOG MAGIC.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Humans
Ginger Grant's various portrayers on ‘Gilligan’s Island’
GILLIGAN'S ISLAND ran on CBS from 1964-1967 and continues to be popular today in syndication. Right now you can also purchase episodes on various streaming services. Fans know that Tina Louise portrayed movie star Ginger Grant in all 98 episodes and is the only surviving member of the original cast of the show. Louise, however, was not the first nor the last actress in the role of the sexy movie star who was actually modeled after Marilyn Monroe. The character of Ginger was sultry and her voice was similar to Monroe's when she sang Happy Birthday to President John F Kennedy. Ginger's hairstyle and even her walk were inspired by that late sex symbol at the request of the powers that be.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Rapunzel Rapunzel let down thy hair
Rapunzel is one of my favorite fairy tales. As a little girl, I recall my great grandmother often saying "Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down thy hair that I may climb without a stair." I visualized what it would be like to have such long thick tresses that an individual could use my hair to climb up a tower. In one book version of the story. I read that the prince said "Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair that I may climb thy golden stair". This German fairy tale was recorded by the Brothers Grimm who collected folklore and used their talent to turned what they heard into their own version of the stories.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Fiction
I became Cinderella in more ways than one
I grew up reading fairytales and loved them all. I had individual books as well as big storybooks with lots of bedtime stories in them. I also would check out items from the school library and spend all my spare time reading and fantasizing. One of my favorite fairytales is the saga of Cinderella. In addition to the books, I love watching the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical that came on television once a year during the 1960s as well as the DISNEY cartoon version. I have also read the darker Grimm brothers' adaptation titled Aschenputel.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Humans
My brief association with Denise Matthews AKA Vanity
Prince and Vanity Today I went to the library for the first time since it reopened due to COVID. I checked out the book "Prince the Beautiful Ones" by Dan Piepenbring. When I read where the author mentioned that Prince was distraught at the death of Denise Matthews AKA Vanity it brought back a memory. Vanity was the lead singer of the girl group Vanity 6 until shortly before the movie PURPLE RAIN was to be shot.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Looney Tunes till infinity and beyond on HBO Max
Everything old is new again lol n the world of animation. METV now offers Toon In With Me welds mornings ftom 7-8 AM where they offer classic Looney Tunes. The network also has old schools ol cartoons on Saturday mornings. HBO Max is now offering IHappy Harmonies. Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes on its streaming service. If you are a fan of these old school animated shorts then you are in luck. HBO Max streaming service has all the above beginning in 1933 and right through 2020.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
The Strawberry moon has nothing to do with color. Top Story - June 2021.
Get your telescopes ready because the heavens are about to provide yet another spectacular feat. A strawberry moon is coming but you might be surprised at how this name originated. Many times we pass names, phrases, and slogans down through the generations without ever knowing the origin. The night sky has been revealing many wonders to those of us on the earth. From a lunar eclipse to a partial solar eclipse to supermoons, 2021 been an unusual year for lunar events.The month of June marks the year's final supermoon, with a full "strawberry" moon that will illuminate next week’s night sky.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Earth
Solving puzzles and playing word games brings inner peace
Over the years I have enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and doing word searches. I’ve also found peace and contentment by playing Solitaire on my phone. I have noticed during the past few years that such activities help me focus and gives me a sense of inner peace. I have also taken notice that when I check my blood pressure after such activities that it is always significantly lower than before. I love choosing a word and then trying to find as many other words from the letters as possible. For example, I will use the word Christmas.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
Michael Ralph portrayed numerous characters on 'A Different World'
Michael Ralph was recycled on A Different World If the name Michael Ralph does not ring a bell, his older sister, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary) might be more familiar. Michael's face, however, might bring back memories from A Different World which ran on NBC from 1987-1993.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
