In “What’d I Miss?” Ossie explains how the popular ’70s sitcom “Happy Days” served as a connection between him and a postal worker — but not in the way either anticipated.
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Drew Litton: Peyton Manning still a Bronco at heart — even on TV
Cartoonist Drew Litton illustrates Peyton Manning’s still-tight bond with the Denver Broncos — which he recently gave voice on the popular ManningCast.
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“What’d I Miss?”: Evolving entertainment roles and real life
In “What’s I Miss?” Ossie learns how Black roles evolved in TV and movies — and narrowly dodges being typecast himself.
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“What’d I Miss?”: Imagine fame, but without fortune
In “What’d I Miss?” Myra engages on the topic of Hollywood actors seeking better treatment, but her friend can’t seem to get past equating celebrity with riches.
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“What’d I Miss?”: Writers, actors, strikes — and AI
In “What’d I Miss?” Ossie and Myra do the math on the Hollywood writers and actors strikes, and make the connection to issues surrounding AI.
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Carman: Even the Foxy writers at ‘Succession’ can’t top the depravity of real life
The characters in Succession, which is inspired by Fox’s fabulously rich and cynical Murdoch family, aren’t as openly racist as Tucker Carlson.
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Hutchins’ year in review: The news behind the news in Colorado’s media world in 2022
Colorado newspapers turned into nonprofits, researchers mapped news in each county, and more
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What’d I Miss?: Remembering groundbreaking “Star Trek” icon Nichelle Nichols
Myra has missed 30 years of her life, due to a coma, but has found a new friendship with her young neighbor, Ossie. Together, they both are searching for their place in this world. < Previous | Start from the beginning | Next >
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Silverman: Les Shapiro turned from being a TV sports reporter to battling Trumpism
Leslie Mark Shapiro had an excellent life, but there was anguish, too. Les ate properly (excluding Chicago-style pizza), worked out and never smoked. Nonetheless, lung cancer killed Les at the age of 65. A Chicagoland high school pitcher with a lively arm, Les studied mass communications in college. Cleverly, Les turned his sports passion and reportorial […]
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Nicolais: Ted Lasso would be proud of Denver’s British Bulldog community
This year’s hit Halloween costumes have revolved around the feel-good soccer show Ted Lasso. Take your pick from Coach Lasso himself to Coach Beard or Rebecca Welton. Couples going as Keeley Jones and Roy Kent. Shoot, even U.S. Sens. Mitt Romney and Krysten Sinema got in on the act. Even Jose Mourinho is rumored to […]