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Sybil Exposed
Sybil Dorsett (a pseudonym for Shirley Ardell Mason) symbolized multiple-personality disorder, but she was not all there.
MedicineRonald SklarJuly 31, 2014 -
The Great Funk: Smell The Seventies!
With The Great Funk, art critic Thomas Hine sniffs at the decade that gets no respect.
PastRonald SklarJuly 28, 2014 -
The United States of American Gothic
Arguably the most famous painting in American history, we explore our obsession with Grant Wood’s classic.
MemoryRonald SklarJuly 28, 2014 -
John Wayne’s Pilgrimage
A new John Wayne biography separates the man from the icon - and the cliche.
PictureRonald SklarJuly 23, 2014 -
Barry Livingston: Six Degrees of My Three Sons
My Three Sons actor Barry Livingston has a surprisingly current and impressive resume.
UncategorizedRonald SklarJuly 14, 2014 -
Shirley Temple Kicks The Depression’s Ass
Shirley Temple's dancing feet, winning smile and precocious patter win hearts and minds during The Depression.
MoviesRonald SklarJuly 13, 2014 -
Superman: Keeping it Real with the Man of Steel
We need Superman more than ever. So the least we can do is understand The Man of Steel.
Funny PapersRonald SklarJune 21, 2014 -
Soviet Baby Boomers
This oral history of Soviet Baby Boomers sheds a white light on the Red dawn.
MemoryRonald SklarJune 17, 2014 -
Al Capp: Bright Genius/Dark Soul
Li'l Abner creator Al Capp possessed winning talents but lost to his demons.
Everybody's BooksRonald SklarJune 17, 2014