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The Wienermobile (MM #4407)

One of the most iconic symbols of advertising and marketing here in America is the Oscar Mayer Wienermoble. It’s been around since the 1930s. The other night, my wife and I saw the Wienermobile rolling through town while we ran errands. I’ve always loved that ‘hot dog on wheels’; and get excited whenever I see…

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When Icons Die (MM #3232)

It was a pretty normal Sunday, until the news broke. When icons die the world seems to stop, if only for a moment…

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Bluegrass Music (MM #1921)

I’ve never been a big fan of bluegrass music. It’s one of the few forms of music I simply don’t appreciate. But even I appreciated the gifts of Ralph Stanley. The bluegrass icon passed away Thursday at the age of 89. And through my career I was fortunate enough to be in his presence a…

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Losing A Legend (MM #393)

Yesterday, entertainment icon Dick Clark passed away at the age of 82.  And I think every person in the entertainment business has something to say about his passing.  Of course you know that I do…

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