6 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

 

Jaleel White played his younger brother on a sitcom called Charlie and Company during the mid '80s.

 

Todd Bridges posted this after tweeting out a picture of Kristoff St. John.

 

Yes... he was on  a great many shows, he has worked more or less steadily since 1978. 

12 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Soap fans tend to frame actors into their time in soaps but Kristoff started out as a child in the industry.  He knew many people.  I'm not sure if anyone besides those who were closest to him truly had insight, except perhaps each person's individual experience with him.

 

The writing on Y&R tended to box the character in and sadly, unless you made the effort, it was easy to forget how talented KSJ was.  I think he may have realized this and he tried to take on other acting roles in other arenas/media over the last few years. 

 

I was hoping Netflix would've picked up his documentary because as a former child actor who is well known and had this very rare experience in childhood, I thought it would've gotten a lot more attention.  I've seen documentaries that were a lot less compelling get picked up for Netflix.  I was surprised how fast the buzz faded, especially since KSJ tried hard to promote it.

 

The more I read these tweets and see videos and posts, the sadder I become.

 

 

Yes... many people only have their own frame of reference.  I've known who he was ever since I was a kid, as "Bad News Bears" was a TV series I loved and watched every episode of. Later on I found out that his father, besides being a director, was also in "Shaft". So his family has deep ties to many parts of the industry, not just daytime. 

5 minutes ago, ajsp35801 said:

Now this is an amazing story

 

 

It certainly is. What a giving, generous spirit. 

1 hour ago, ajsp35801 said:

 

 

Beautifully said by Sheryl 

That was a  wonderful tribute from Sheryl. 

7 minutes ago, Gray Bunny said:

I couldn't believe it when I saw it posted online. I'm shocked and heartbroken! Such a nice, sweet and energetic man. I've said this before and I'll say it again, that when I interned at Y&R, Kristoff was by far the nicest, friendliest, most accommodating and inviting cast member of everyone there. He made everyone feel welcome, from the very top all the way down to the unpaid interns. He and Shemar were my favorites but Kristoff was just very genuine. I'm so sorry to hear of this and can only imagine his personal demons he has been struggling with these past couple years. 

Beautiful comments and everyone who has worked with him is saying the same things, how kind and genuine he was. 

A sweet picture of Kristoff and Tricia Cast in happier times, 1979.

This certainly drives home the importance of suicide suvivors getting as much help and support as possible. For so many, the grief is just too much to overcome. I remember Melissa Rivers talking at length about this issue. It's so hard to deal with. 

Very sad indeed. He'd been extremely troubled for a long time, hard to wrap one's mind around things such as this. 

On 12/2/2018 at 7:45 PM, DRW50 said:

 

I think the song is meant to be written from a teenager's point of view (I don't know). I really thought it was a great song...until I saw the video. 

It IS a great song, certainly amazing vocal performance. I know many see it as creepy because of the society they've been brought up in, as 18 being this watermark for sexual consent. But 2/3 of the world puts it at 16... so I guess it's not so creepy in Canada, the UK, and Europe? It just makes one wonder. I was always stunned that sexual themes have always been a reason to ban a song, but MURDER is not! Another example of how the United States looks the other way when it comes to violence, but sex is dirty and must be hidden. 

20 hours ago, dragonflies said:

SERIOUSLY??
 

'Baby it's Cold Outside' pulled from Cleveland radio station, citing #MeToo movement

 

https://www.wcpo.com/news/our-community/holiday/-baby-it-s-cold-outside-pulled-from-cleveland-radio-station-citing-metoo-movement

I don't like the song.... but yes... utterly ridiculous. Mark my words, "Your'e Sixteen" (Johnny Burnette and Ringo Starr) and "Into The Night" by Benny Mardones will be next on the list. 

16 hours ago, Costello said:

 

Geez, this chick thought somebody looking at the tattoo on her shoulder was creepy? Some people need to slow their roll. 

10 hours ago, Max said:

George H.W. Bush was president when I first became interested in politics and was somebody who I really admired, so his death brings quite a bit of sadness for me. I know that this isn’t going to be popular, but I thought that the American people made a horrendous mistake in 1992 when they rejected Bush’s bid for a second term and chose Bill Clinton. That said, I recognize that Bush was far from perfect. Nor was he even the individual whom I wish were elected president in 1998; that distinction actually goes to Bob Dole.

 

What’s interesting is that had Michael Dukakis defeated GHWB in 1988, history would have been different in so many ways. Obviously, Dukakis probably would have handled the tumultuous international events which occurred in 1989, 1990, and 1991 in a very different manner than Bush handled them. And domestically, Bush’s 1988 win paved the way for a series of events that allowed all his successors to reach the White House: First, GHWB’s sky-high approval ratings after the First Gulf War led many to believe that he was unbeatable in 1992 and caused all the big name Democrats to take a pass that year; had he had more serious competition, Bill Clinton—who was little-known outside of Arkansas at the start of the 1990's—almost certainly would not have received the Democratic Nomination. (Had Dukakis won in 1988, there obviously would not have been a contested Democratic primary until 1996. But regardless, Clinton would still have had the same level of difficultly winning the nomination due the fact that he was a little-known governor.) Secondly, had GHWB lost in 1988, chances are that his sons would have had a considerably tougher time launching political careers on their own, which—in turn—would have meant that George W. Bush would likely have never become president. Then, were it not for Bush 43’s disastrous second term, the American electorate likely would not have been willing to take a chance on somebody as inexperienced as Barack Obama. And finally, the sad fact of the matter is that Donald Trump’s presidency probably would not have occurred had he not become the leader of the Birther Movement (as that pretty much launched his political career).

 

Before I conclude this post, I wanted to share these fascinating Election Night videos from 1988 and 1992 that are available on YouTube (in case anybody hasn’t yet seen them):

 

 

 

I'm of the opinion that Ross Perot is what cost him his re-election campaign. I still remember how ridiculous Perot's doddering running mate, Admiral Stockdale came across. Maybe when he was younger he would have worked ok... but Lord, that man didn't even seem to know who was in the room with him! 

44 minutes ago, Khan said:

 

Because, all they see (or choose to see) are folks who purport to think as they do: that we should say "Merry Christmas" and not "Happy Holidays"; that everyone should salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance under penalty of law; that abortion is murder, homosexuality an abomination, and transgenderism an excuse to rape people in public restrooms; that the Jews have all the money and the media is controlled by the "East Coast liberal elites" and therefore our enemy; that globalism is anti-Christian and anti-God and that "clean coal" and not renewable energy is the future; that schools should teach creationism (over evolution) and denounce vaccines and climate change as "junk science"; that Jesus and Santa were white ("they just are!"); that black and brown people should always defer to the law enforcement authorities who continue to kill them at alarming rates for no good reason and stop holding them (meaning, white people) accountable for things like segregation and voter disenfranchisement, which their "ancestors" (meaning, our grandparents and even parents) had to endure less than a half-century ago; that statues of Confederate generals are shrines to history and not racism; that each "illegal" crossing our borders is a potential terrorist/rapist/murderer who wants to live off the government dole; that Obama is a Kenyan-born Muslim who wants Sharia law and is coming for everyone's guns (even though he isn't president anymore); and that the Clintons are minions of the devil, who should be burned at the stake.

 

Oh, and that we should support and defend our president at all costs as doing anything less is unpatriotic, un-American and un-Christian.  (Unless, the president happens to have a name like "William Jefferson Clinton" or "Barack Hussein Obama.")

 

 

That, too.

That about sums it up. These turkeys on facebook never have a word to say about this modern "war on christmas" when I post half a dozen youtube videos of commercials from the 60's and 70's which all say "Happy holidays",  and I casually mention that for the first half of Obama's first term, the "leftist liberals" had  a filibuster proof majority, and if they want to take their guns, they would have done it already. They are just too stupid to know that the Republicans are manipulating them. 

1 hour ago, Roman said:

just has been reported that Trump saw Putin and walked right past him. didn't even acknowledge him.

He was in a hurry to get back to his hotel to change his underwear. 

14 hours ago, marceline said:

Y'all know I'm into this Russia investigation like it's my job but I can't even keep track of everything going on now:

 

Manafort breaks his plea deal

Cohen pleads guilty

Deustche Bank offices raided

Maria Butina moved to solitary

Stone/Corsi 

 

It's all coming together. I just hope tomorrow brings us another round of indictments being unsealed. I've noticed that big news often breaks when Trump travels. I'm pretty sure WaPo holds some stories just to drop them as soon as AF1 takes off.

I'm seriously hoping the Deustche bank raid will uncover laundering by Trump.  That would be so delicious. Something tells me that raid is gonna be a really BIG deal, and since it was done by European authorities, Trump nor any Republican Senator can exert any pressure on them. 

2 hours ago, Roman said:

and guess who won in Mississippi? 

that's right. the person who loves a front row seat to lynchings.

Well... it's Mississippi. 

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/26/us/nooses-mississippi-state-capitol/index.html

54 minutes ago, marceline said:

 

Manafort's plea deal reportedly included protection for his family and allowing them to keep their home. He's basically put his family in the crosshairs.

He's just dumb as a box of rocks. Maybe he can share a cell with Don Jr. 

On 7/20/2018 at 7:13 AM, DramatistDreamer said:

He got what he deserved. And yes, he should also face charges. No one should have to work in an environment like this.

 

She should have charges, too. First, she was dressed inappropriately for a workplace, unless this is a "hooters" type of place. But what she did could have easily cause permanent physical damage. What ever happened to just turning around and slapping a guy in the face? That would have been the appropriate reaction. 

Of course, there is the option of letting  grudges go... and just move on. I never ignore anyone, just put on the big boy pants and handle yourself.  There's WAY more important stuff going on in this country that demands our attention and our action. Trump will destroy us all to feed his ego if given half a chance.  i'm not gonna piss and moan about a feature on a board that is provided to us FREE of charge. Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth. 

1 hour ago, Roman said:

so, you post a comment, people push back and then you demand the ignore feature be reinstated. 

ok. 

I agree with you. If a person is confident in their position on an issue, then have the confidence to discuss it. We never learn anything from living in a bubble. 

8 hours ago, Juliajms said:

I suspect a relatively quick reformation could occur.  I can't help but note that despite the open white supremacy running through Trump's presidency, he did pretty well with Latinos. He got nearly a third of that vote despite advocating for the wall.  Makes me wonder if the GOP can form a new coalition.  Unfortunately, I think they can do it if they drop the white supremacy or maybe just expand the definition of white again. Maybe it's just my perception, but that seems to be happening already.  I can't tell you how many times I had to remind myself in the last election that Rubio and Cruz were Latino and not just straight up white men.

 

 

 

 

I am told that the lion's share of Republican votes come from Cubans, who by and large despise Mexicans, and are very conservative.

So... who here has read Thom Beirdz' new book?? I'm only part way through and find myself picking my teeth up off the floor about every 5 minutes. I guess we now know he has a major love for incest porn.  

SUBPOENA from house Republicans?  Well... his comment about being happy to answer all questions is far more generous than anything Trump has offered up. 

47 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

 

From what I've read/heard, the finger-pointing at Facebook has begun in earnest.  

I bet it has. This is disappointing to hear. Facebook is a double edged sword, there are so many good things about it, and so much bad. For instance, before facebook, I suppose I lived in a bubble, and never knew the depth of ignorance of the American public in general. One thing it has done, give me big insight into Trump's basket of deplorables. That statement may have been a politically bad move for Hillary, but it is SO TRUE. In Missouri we have a free casenet website, where you can look someone up and see all civil and criminal action against them. The hardest core Trump supporters that troll facebook.... WELL over 50% of them  have one or more multiple things going on legally, One in particular in my area is a registered sex offender that was arrested for exposing himself to a 15 year old girl. I've seen hardcore Trump lovers that are convicted felons of every stripe and permutation, at the very least, they are usually being sued by creditors and have paycheck garnishments, or tax liens against them. 

11 hours ago, Khan said:

 

Unfortunately, as long as Bill and Hillary Clinton remain alive and well, people will want them prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.  As marceline said upthread, the media and the GOP have spent the better part of two decades (and more) training these individuals to hate the Clintons.  They don't know WHY they hate the Clintons, of course; but hate them, they do (and with a passion).

 

Also, it's obvious Trump just wants the DOJ to take the heat off himself and the Mueller investigation.

After George Soros and Bill and Hillary pass, The GOP is gonna have to come up with a new boogie man. I wonder who it will be?

4 hours ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Trump, in his ridiculous statement about the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, feels compelled to mention, not once but twice that he doesn't take Saudi money. 

"I don't make deals with Saudi Arabia" (remember how he repeatedly chants "No collusion" with Russia?) Also, "I don't have money from Saudi Arabia". 

Yeah, that's convincing.

Like Rachel Maddow says, the more Trump repeats something, the less true it is.