R.I.P. Mr. Wizard

Don Herbert, best known as Mr. Wizard, lost his battle with cancer yesterday at the age of 89. He educated, entertained and made science seem fun.

I remember watching his show, Mr. Wizard's World, with my brother when we were kids. He always seemed kind and was a great teacher.

The Gray Report: Tom Hulce

Oh deary me. I just commented to someone yesterday that gray hair on men is somewhat regal looking. I think I may have to take that back.

Amadeus is a film near and dear to my heart, as I used to be a clasically-trained pianist. Now I'm just somebody who knows how to play the piano, but back in the day I could tear it up on the ivories. Tom Hulce was a little hottie as Wolfie and that may or may not be why Mozart is my favorite classical composer to this day. (Fun fact: Christine Ebersole, who last night won the Tony for Best Leading Female in a Musical for her performance in Grey Gardens was also in Amadeus, as the seductive Soprano Katerina Cavalieri.)






Imagine my dismay while watching the Tony Awards as I hear a familiar voice that is coming out of a face & body that looks like that of a reclusive scientist. Now I'm all about the big guys. In fact, I prefer men with some meat on their bones. But scary old man glasses and bushy beards, not so much. The 2nd photo is reminiscent of a mug shot. I suppose I could get past that, knowing that he is a brilliant Broadway producer. On second thought, no. The beard must go, Tom. Please call me so we can discuss.