2022 “DC” ALL-STARS
A little while back, I reached out to friends in the administrative offices in our Washington, DC region to work with them on highlighting their local high school sports programs. One of my requests was for them to share their regular “all-star” lists and other scholastic accolades for the student-athletes in the DMV region. To…
Read MoreGracie Allen #2
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Showplace is featuring prominent female-driven classic programs and women who “changed the game” and made a lasting impact in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Today we present part two of a special feature on the legendary comedian, Gracie Allen. In the 1930s the George Burns and Gracie Allen…
Read MoreALL-STARS 2022 #4
This week, we continue our latest “round” of all-star listings for teams in the ATVN area in the Lehigh Valley by honoring the outstanding student-athletes in girls field hockey and in boys and girls soccer. PLEASE NOTE: the Colonial League decided as an organization a few years ago to NOT identify individual standout performers for…
Read MoreALL-STARS 2022 #3
Before we continue our latest “round” of all-star listings for teams in the ATVN area in the Lehigh Valley, just a quick word for our high school sports fans about the past week of sports programming, as I have gotten quite a few inquiries about our schedule last week. As our audience knows COVID-19 has…
Read MoreGracie Allen #1
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Showplace will feature prominent female-driven classic programs and women who “changed the game” and made a lasting impact in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Probably the most successful and famous female comedian in the first half of the 20th century was NOT Lucille Ball. Who was possibly even…
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