One "this day in history" item just goes to show that just because you are a success in your line or work (being an athlete, writer, artist, etc.) doesn't mean you are a success in being human. Arguably one of the greatest baseball players in history but a total boil on the butt of humanity, Ty Cobb, died on this date in 1961.
Here is some rare voice footage of Ty Cobb:
There are also a couple of fun - actually fun! - birthdays to share. German "hero," David Hasselhoff is 57 today. He has a HILARIOUS cameo in the movie Dodge Ball, and, of course, I can't find a YouTube of it. So, you'll just have to see the movie, but it's damn funny!
Actor Donald Sutherland (and father of Keifer) is 74 today. Yea, he's been in a bunch of classic movies, but THIS ONE is my favorite & just happens to be on the Countdown diary must - see movie list.
Let's Countdown!
Thanks again to David "DHer" Shuster! Keith, I hope you’re having some good relaxing time off.
#5 "Hypocrisy on Parade" AKA "First – Class Hypocrisy" AKA "Holier Than Thou" - Gov. Mark "Cryin’ in Argentina" Sanford spent over $500K of SC taxpayer coin for first – class seats on planes & high – brow hotel rooms; other state employees got to ride "economy" & stay in less extravagant rooms. Now, THAT’s fiscal conservatism! OK, seriously, do the people of SC not have ANY redress options to get this selfish, childish, reckless, boil on the butt of humanity out of the Governor’s office? Can’t he be impeached or something?! Where are the damn state legislators on this??!! I’d be crying bloody murder if I lived in South Carolina. RICHARD WOLFFE! I got my "eye candy," I got my "eye candy," I GOT MY "EYE CANDY!" {hee....hee....hee....} OK, let’s get a little self – control here... Ya’ know, "my guy" Richard mentioned the need for a Blago test for politicians or governors or something. I think ‘ol Markie is BEYOND Impeached Gov. Potty Mouth. Blago was just your basic run – of – the – mill crooked politician using his position to buy favors, a little wheeling & dealing, etc. Gov. Sanford is crooked & a hypocrite! Blago never screwed around on Mrs. Blago – as far as we know! Gov. Sanford’s comm. director is quitting?! Now, he’s quitting? But, that job’s going to be so much more fun these days! ;D Mrs. Chip Pickering filed a lawsuit against the mistress of the now ex – hubby. AND, Mr. Pickering was a resident of "C Street" with Senator Ensign & the aforementioned Gov. Mark Sanford. Just what is going on in that damn house – SERIOUSLY??!! I imagine a lot of the Song of Solomon was read in those Bible studies! Have y’all read that? It’s pretty steamy stuff. So, is "Bible study" now equal to "hiking the ‘ol Appalachian Trail"? YIKES!
#4 "Principle for Sale" The American Conservative Union is selling their beliefs to the highest bidder to the tune of $2 million. GOLLY!
**BREAKING NEWS – Walter Cronkite has died at 92 – wow... I hate to be thinking this, but I have a feeling NBC has had this tribute segment ready for awhile. One of my first memories of "the outside world" was his counting down of how many days the American hostages were in Iran. David’s doing a great job with this sudden breaking sad news, but I wish Keith was working tonight. Huh...Daniel Schorr mentioned that Walter Cronkite didn’t want to leave when he did. Somehow, that fact doesn’t surprise me! Hugh Downs mentioned his belief that Walter Cronkite retired too early, too. Mr. Cronkite let the Clintons use his yacht after the Lewinsky stuff broke out?! Wow...