Review: Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback — Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott
Reinventing Elvis captures a moment when a legend was rediscovering his own genius and sharing it with a world that had nearly forgotten him.
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Is Disneyland Paris “French” Enough for American Visitors?
When the Magic Kingdom becomes Le Royaume Magique, U.S. visitors see themselves through the eyes of their hosts.
News of the Week: Summer Books, Pat Sajak, and a Few Things You Might Not Know about Pop-Tarts
In the news for the week ending June 16, 2023, are Pat Sajak, Joan Rivers, Cormac McCarthy, Jacques Cousteau, Rockwell’s fathers, mom’s cherry tarts, and more.
How Mail-Order Brides Shaped America
Matrimonial ads in the late 1800s helped our young country grow.
Sneaker Waves
The search for personal enlightenment was his girlfriend’s idea, but he discovered so much more than he expected.
There’s a Museum for THAT?
From purses to jelly beans, America’s peculiar passions are on display at these six museums.
All Hands on Deck! Visit These Seven Historic Ships
Want to explore a World War II sub, a nuclear-powered merchant vessel, or the USS Midway? Bill Newcott tells you how to tour these maritime legacies.
News of the Week: New Year’s Resolutions, the GOAT Singers, and Words You Should Never Use Again
In the news for the first week of 2023 are help with our promises, a list of singers that needs help, some unhelpful peeves, and more.
Review: Living — Movies for the Rest of Us with Bill Newcott
Bill Nighy plays a lifelong government bureaucrat who, faced with the reality of his own mortality, decides, at long last, to live a little.
The Saturday Evening Post History Minute: The First Christmas Movies
Since classic Christmas movies have become such an important part of our holidays, we thought we’d look at some of the earliest holiday films ever made.
Dress Green: Seeking Sustainable Style in Fashion
Consumers and couturiers are turning to “circular fashion” — a growing trend in refreshing our wardrobes and producing new garments in more planet-friendly ways.
Halloween Was Never Just For Kids
Adults have celebrated Spooky Season for centuries.
Night of the Horror Hosts
For nearly 70 years, they’ve been scaring up chills and laughs.
When Did Candy Become the Halloween Treat?
It was apples, toys, and money before candy took over.
Ghost Writer
It was intended to be a decoration, a piece of brightly colored lawn art. But after Jin’s wife died, it became his link to a world without her.
Souls For Sale
Is your soul really yours to begin with?