Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is a widow who enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Flintstones Vitamins: Yabba Dabba Doo they're good to chew!
Yabba dabba doo they're good to chew If you were a child or parent of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s you no doubt saw one or all of the various cartoon ads where Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble promoted vitamins for children. The duo initially began advertising One A Day vitamins but this evolved into Flintstones chewables.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
John Stamo: 40 years after Blackie Parrish on General Hospital
General Hospital: Where it all began In January of 1982, the ABC soap General Hospital introduced actor John Stamos to the viewing audience. He was handsome and charismatic and seemed destined for fame and fortune. Stamos was born on August 19, 1963, to second-generation Greek immigrant William "Bill" Stamos, an American restaurateur, and his wife Loretta Phillips Stamos. The original family surname is Stamatopoulos. Stamos worked in his father's restaurant and held other jobs that were common for teens in the 1970s. Later with his father's blessing, he dropped out of college to try his hand at acting.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
The Tooth Fairy Legend
The Tooth Fairy is a beloved legend The Tooth Fairy is one of my fondest memories from childhood. As with Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, my brothers and I and our friends were all filled with wide-eyed wonder and delight at being visited by this magical being. My granddaughter recently lost a tooth while spending the night at my house and I slipped a dollar bill underneath her pillow. It had been so long since I had done this type of thing that I forgot I was supposed to retrieve the ziplock bag with the tooth inside.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in FYI
The Young and the Restless: Fans brace for "Shick and Chey"
The Young and the Restless: Fans want some action The Young and the Restless has teased viewers with possible hook-ups for quite a while that have not come to pass. For at least two years Shaddam fans have been waiting for their favorite couple to reunite but each time they grew closer they have been pulled apart. Ever since Noah Newman (Rory Gibson) returned to Genoa City it seems that he and his parents are spending a lot of time going down memory lane and Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasaro)is becoming jealous.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Andrea Barber: Days of Our Lives-Full House and beyond
Days of Our Lives was the beginning Andrea Barber was born on July 3, 1976 in Los Angeles, California who has been acting for 40 of her 45 years. She earned a degree in English from Whittier College in 1999 and also has an MA in Women's Studies from the University of York, England. She later became the assistant to the director of Whittier College's Office of International Programs.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Full House: Joins MeTV Sunday lineup
The best-laid plans They say there is an audience for everything and old-school television is becoming pretty popular thanks to syndication and retro networks. MeTV has just announced that they will be airing episodes of the hit 1990's television series Full House beginning Sunday, January 23rd 2022 at 2:00 PM EST. The network had planned on introducing the sitcom in February but the death of Bob Saget on January 9 led them to move more quickly.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Ralph Emery: The Dick Clark of Country music who broke racial barriers
Ralph Emerson was beloved Ralph Emery was a beloved radio-television broadcaster and author who passed away on January 15, 2022, in Nashville at the age of 88. The Country Music Association announced his demise but at this time no cause of death has been given. In a statement that was made shortly after Emery's death Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO, said the following:
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Taj Mowry: He avoided the curses of being a child star and working for Disney
Tahj Mowry is still going strong Tahj Dayton Mowry is a former child actor who was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 17, 1986. He is the younger brother of identical twin actresses Tia Mowry and Tamera Mowry and is known for his roles on several popular televisions shows. At 35 he has dodged two alleged curses that have plagued the lives of other young people in showbusiness. A number of child stars, including those who were on Disney programs have been in trouble with the law, addicted to drugs and or alcohol, dealt with mental health challenges, or all the above. Some have died tragically and a few took their own lives.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Tyler Christopher updates his fans on a life change
Tyler Christopher's fan may be disappointed Soap veteran Tyler Christopher (born Tyler Christopher Baker) recently shared some exciting news with his social media followers related to two current events in his life. Anyone who was expecting the actor to say he was reprising one of his most recent daytime roles was disappointed. Tyler is a fan favorite and a 2 and 1/2 year campaign took place that was supposed to get him back in one of his roles but that character was recast. Now it looks like it may be a while before the actor is working in his craft again.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Selina Wu will return with a vengeance on General Hospital
Lydia Look's prominence in Port Charles is increasing Lydia Look began portraying Ms. Wu on General Hospital in August 2015 but wa basically a figurehead literally and figuratively. She showed up once and a while in sporadic appearances as the leader of the Wu crime syndicate when the heads of the Five Families, had meetings. Fans have been expressing how they are enjoying the character holding her own in the mob world that is dominated by men. Viewers also say they love Look's icy glare and her ability to never break stride.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
Sarah Brown: Keeping up with the VR Trooper and veteran soap actress
Sarah Brown's career beginning and personal life Sarah Joy Brown is one of those faces you cannot forget and the roles she has played remain etched in the minds of her fans. She is an American actress and soap opera veteran who has graced movie screens, prime time, and daytime television with her presence for 3 decades. She leaves fans impressed with her talent and has won awards that testify to her skills.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital teen cabin getaway might bring fireworks
General Hospital teen getaway may hold surprises General Hospital has been teasing a getaway to Sonny Corinthos's (Maurice Benard) cabin for the teens on the show for some time but no one knows what the eventual outcome will be. Earlier spoilers suggested that Esme Prince (Kristen Pohl) was going to get Cameron Weber ( Will Lipton) in bed and break Joslyn Jacks' heart but nothing else has been said about that potential plot.
By Cheryl E Preston2 years ago in Geeks