Cliff Simon’s acting career seems to be limited to guest star appearances on Stargate SG-1. That’s where I know him from. He plays the character of Ba’al, who ended up being the last, great System Lord and the only one to be removed from his host to …

Actor Sam Elliott is tall, handsome, and has a very deep and sexy voice. He’s made to play great character parts as well as the leading man.
I remember the first time I took note of him, and I have to say took note because he was on a series …

The first time I saw Bill Paxton was in the 1989 movie, Next of Kin. He had a small but pivotal role as the brother of Patrick Swayze and Liam Neeson. I always said that it was a shame that Paxton was killed off so early in …

Jonathan Frakes is an actor probably best known for his role as Commander William T. Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation, but I remember him first as the jerky brother in North and South, Books 1 and 2.
When I think of Jonathan Frakes, I also think of his …

Natasha Richardson is an intriguing actress to watch. I’ve loved her work, and am eager to see what will come next. Her British voice is one I adore listening to, and her easy demeanor adds to the success of her roles.
My favorite role of hers is The …

So, it sounds like Dan Reeves is trying to return to the NFL after being gone for a few years. It’s definitely an interesting concept for some team looking for veteran advice. But, I would be cautious about what capacity I would bring him in at.
When Reeves was fired …

Charice Pempengco, a Filipino girl who has a really wonderful talent. She is still young but is very good at her craft. This little girl was known because of a talent show she joined when she was about 14 or 13 years old. She did not win this show …

I’m going to be honest: I really enjoy watching Nicolas Cage movies. It’s definitely not because they’re good movies; most of them, in fact, are pretty awful. (Case in point: The Wicker Man. One of the worst movies ever made. A team of untrained chimps could hammer out a …

I still remember the glitz and glamor surrounding Siti Nurhaliza and Datuk K Wedding during the year of 2006. There were lots of magazines coming forward with their pictures and the wedding was a gorgeous one. It was held at around 2 or 3 places, I think and …

Mawi and Ekin Wedding was such a grand affair. Mawi is a Malaysian singer whom has been so successful after winning votes from their local singing contest; something like American Idol. He has such a very powerful and loud voice which is nice and has quite a lot …

If anyone ever wonders why the Dallas Cowboys, which seem to be the most talented team in the NFL each year, always seem to miss the playoffs or win a playoff game, they need to look no further than the top; owner Jerry Jones.
I’ve always felt NFL owners should …

When I heard the Denver Broncos hired New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels as their head coach, I have to say it left me scratching my head a bit.
I’m not going to go out and say McDaniels was necessarily a bad choice. But, when you have a team …

I was glad to hear former New York Jets Head Coach Eric Mangini is getting another chance with the Cleveland Browns.
Mangini didn’t make the playoffs this year but the Jets decision to fire him really made no sense in my opinion. In three seasons with New York, Mangini posted …

There’s some talk in the news right now about Boston College Coach Jeff Jagodzinski and whether the school will fire him for interviewing for the New York Jets Head Coaching vacancy.
When the story originally broke, some media members quickly took Jagodzinski’s side and criticized Boston College for making a …

I don’t know why, but I’ve never been a huge Jon Gruden fan. Yes, he took the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the Super Bowl in 2002 but I’ve always believed he’s a bit overrated.
I guess the Buccaneers finally figured that out too this week considering they just fired him …

Now that Jim Haslett is no longer in consideration for the vacant St. Louis Rams head coaching vacancy, there is a lot of talk coming out of Green Bay about him being a potential candidate for defensive coordinator of the Packers.
I’m sure, given his history with coach Mike McCarthy, …

I first became familiar with Zooey Deschanel when she starred in the Wizard of Oz re-make Tin Man. At the time, the only reason I had any idea of who she was is the fact she is the sister of Emily Deschanel and I’m a huge fan of the …

OK, so the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made two major moves in the course of the week. First they fired their head coach Jon Gruden and promoted Raheem Morris to that job. Now they apparently have hired long-time defensive assistant Jim Bates to be the defensive coordinator.
I’m undecided on …

Ok, I’ve been waiting for the Green Bay Packers to make their hiring of Dom Capers official just so I can say he is a great fit for this organization as defensive coordinator.
The problem the Packers have had two of their last three seasons was a lack of experience …

After tonight’s NFC Championship loss to the Arizona Cardinals, some Philadelphia Eagles fans will likely start the Donovan McNabb bashing again.
After all, the quarterback has just lost his four NFC Title Game in five appearances and is 0-1 in Super Bowls so he could find himself an easy target …

When I was a kid, one show I had to watch was Medical Center. I loved it, and the fact that it starred a very handsome Chad Everett as the lead doctor, Joe Gannon, wasn’t bad, either. Medical Center was a success, and it lunged Chad Everett …

Until the Judge Judy television show, I had never heard of Judge Judith Sheindlin, and I’m sure I’m not alone. Now, though, the entire country knows her.
Judge Judith Sheindlin is an interesting person to listen to as respects the American legal system, which isn’t the most intriguing subject …

I actually have nothing but positives to say about Emma Samms. The British actress made a big splash in America when she began on General Hospital as Holly Sutton. Her beauty got a lot of attention; indeed, Emma looked a lot like a young Elizabeth Taylor. …

There’s no denying that Tom Cruise can act. He’s proven his worth in many successful motion pictures. That said, I’m not sure how much I like the man, or don’t like him.
One thing I do know is that I think he was given a bum rap over …

For some reason, I was just thinking about Tony Danza. I’m not a fan of his per se, but I have seen him act in many things over the years. Of course, many people remember him from Taxi, but my favorite was his stint on Who’s the …

Oftentimes, it’s the losers on American Idol who end up the real winners. One of those in the last couple of years has been country singer Kellie Pickler. What made Kellie so special is that she came from a very small town and hadn’t even been out …

Until I began watching Stargate SG-1, I really wasn’t aware of Don S. Davis. I certainly didn’t know his name, though I had seen him before without knowing who he was. However, once I became an SG-1 fan, I quickly learned to appreciate the talents of Don S. …

He’s been gone way to long, and it really even hasn’t been that long. I miss Johnny Carson and his unique ability to make television talk funny. He had his quirks, but he was the best at what he did. No one came close to equaling him …

Kent McCord is most known for his role as Jim Reed on the Adam-12 TV series. He’s done a lot of other television, but that’s his most known role. One show I always looked for him on was Farscape, where he played the father of the lead …

For me, Whoopi Goldberg will always be Oda Mae Brown in Ghost. She was dazzling in that performance, and I’m laughing just thinking about it. I love, too, that Whoopi is so open about how it was Patrick Swayze who insisted she be cast in the colorful …

I’m really not a Rob Lowe fan, but I’ve watched him mature and have seen many of his films, and considering all that he’s overcome, I find I have a certain amount of respect for him.
My first real recollections of Rob Lowe is actually as a member of the …

In my opinion, one of the most underrated actors of all time is the wonderful Dick Van Dyke. Yes, he gets acclaim and has in a number of ways, but I seldom hear him mentioned with some of the great actors, and I really believe he is.
Of course, …

One of the names largely associated with my much beloved Stargate SG-1 television series is Peter Deluise. The son of Dom Deluise, Peter began as an actor. His biggest claim to fame is probably 21 Jump Street, which co-starred Johnny Depp. Frankly, the show wasn’t my …

My introduction to Amanda Tapping came with her portrayal of Samantha Carter on Stargate SG-1. She has played that role for ten-plus years, on the series, on its spin-off, and in movies.
There are several things that I admire about Amanda. One of these is that she took …

Sometimes it’s hard to know what you have until you don’t have it anymore. The late Robert Urich was a very strong television actor, who brought entertainment and joy to fans for decades until cancer claimed his life. We were used to seeing him and maybe didn’t …

Most folks know the name Andy Griffith, if only because of the successful television series that bore his name. It’s on somewhere, every day, and in many localities on more than one channel. Those not quite into the quaint family charm of The Andy Griffith Show probably …

Decades ago, an alluring newcomer to the world of soap operas made her mark on a show called One Life to Live. While her character was short term, almost before her last day, she was invited to start a new character on General Hospital. It’s a joy …

I have very mixed feelings about Sally Field. As a youngster, I was a faithful fan of the Gidget TV series, where Sally got her start, and then again of The Flying Nun. Both of these series propelled Sally Field into being a known performer. I …

When I was a little girl, I watched the Gidget movie and like so many other girls, just fell all over myself for the yummy Italian James Darren. He played Moondoggie in three Gidget films. It was a huge jumping off point for the young actor and …

Known to his teammates and loving fans as “Greenie”, Dick Green was a fantastic and often overlooked second basemen for the Oakland Athletics.
As a kid, I followed the A’s religiously. I even scored the games while listening over the radio or watching the telecasts on TV. The …

I love the Osmonds, but my favorite Osmond has always been Donny. Donny Osmond is so incredibly talented. He plays a horde of instruments, has a magical singing voice, writes touching music, and he knows how to market himself and his musical business.
Times haven’t always been pleasant …

On the very first season of the original Star Search talent TV series, I just fell so in like with one of the singers. His name was Ty Herndon. He had the most dynamic, strong, alluring voices, and he sounded so nice. He was tall and …

In the late 60’s, I became a baseball junkie, especially with my favorite team, the brand new Oakland Athletics and their biggest star, Reggie Jackson.
I really loved the entire team, but Reggie was my favorite. He had a lot of attitude and enough confidence to bolster the whole …

Way back when, I remember my parents insisting on watching some football movie. I really had no interest in it, but I found myself watching it anyway. Okay, big correction. This wasn’t a football movie, this was a TV drama about the courage of one man …

Croon and swoon time! When I was a young girl, I just adored Bobby Sherman. I first saw him singing away on Shindig and then a few years later, he was a lumberjack on Here Come the Brides. It was that show that made him a …

When I was a little girl, I remember vividly watching Patty Duke portray identical cousins on her TV. She was perky and bubbly, and I just took to her instantly. The Patty Duke Show is still one of my favorites.
I had no idea at the time of …

Robert C. Cooper is the man who took over for Jonathan Glassner in season four of Stargate SG-1. While I don’t deny the man’s writing talents, I have very little respect for him. Actually, I have none.
Under Robert C. Cooper’s domain, SG-1 stopped being a show about …

I used to hate Britney Spears. I mean, loathe her. However, I have been following her story closley and I actually like her now. She made some bad choices but she is overcoming them. I couldn’t imagine how it would be to be a star and have all those …

Who doesn’t love Tracy Morgan? This guy is the epitome of silly. What I really love about him is his sloppy Bronx accent. And I also like the fact that he has a really politically incorrect sense of humor. He is always running around …

Poor DeShawn. She seems like a really sweet woman. But I am having a hard time associating that sweetness with her desire for the finer things in life. Despite all the money that she and her footballer husband, Eric have—she still seems a little tacky. …