Easter Parade

 

Welcome to Saturday 9!

... and thank you to Crazy Sam, for today's questions.
Unfamiliar with this week's tune?  Well, click here and sing along!

This song is best known from the 1948 movie of the same name, but it was originally written for a 1933 Broadway play called As Thousands Cheer. In the play, a young man reads about the parade in a New York newspaper and decides to go and show his lady love off to parade goers. What's the most recent parade you attended?

I'm not a big fan of parades.
Yet, when I learned Sean Dietrich (i.e., Sean of the South') was named Grand Marshall of Millbrook's Mardi Gras parade, I was all agog.  (Is that still even a word?)

No if's, and's or but's ... he's the real deal.

On Broadway, the song was performed by Clifton Webb. He'd had a busy stage career, appearing in musicals as well as plays by Oscar Wilde and Noel Coward, but when he was in his mid-50s, he was considered too old to be a leading man. Broadway offers stopped coming. He was unexpectedly cast by Otto Preminger for the film noir Laura and a new career was born. He worked steadily in Hollywood for 20 years and earned three Oscar nominations. Tell us about a time you were grateful your life took an unanticipated turn.

Back in 2012 a certain (unnamed) hospitality organization suddenly acquired the Phoenix resort where I'd worked 10+ years.

Unfortunately, it took 5 more years for me to realize my mental health was more important than the almighty dollar.

When Tom heard me say I wanted to sell our house and move to Alabama, I think he thought I was joking.
Nevertheless, we did and I couldn't be happier.

 

Today he's fondly remembered by the students at UCLA who have benefited from The Clifton Webb Scholarship of the Arts. If you could give an endowment to a school or charity, what would you like it to be used for?

I'm all about no-kill animal rescue organizations. 

The biggest chocolate Easter egg was made in Italy, measured 34 feet tall and weighed a staggering 15,000 lbs. Do you think it's possible to have too much chocolate?

Oh, ya!
Everything's better in moderation.

 

After chocolate, the top-selling Easter candy is Peeps Marshmallow Chicks. They're so popular that they were once the subject of a Jeopardy clue. Do you often watch Jeopardy?

I don't watch it so often anymore.  Back in the day, I loved Jeopardy!
Even if I don't know most of the answers, it's still a learning experience.

Back in the day!
My workplace (WTSP-TV) in Tampa/St. Pete

Jelly beans are also popular this time of year. In a 2024 poll, jelly bean fans responded that black licorice is their favorite flavor. It's Crazy Sam's least favorite. How about you? What jelly bean flavor is at the top of your list, and which is at the bottom?

Black's my favorite, too.  And cinnamon.
Least?  Strawberry.

We've been talking a lot about sweets this morning. The only holiday that generates more candy sales is Halloween. When do you eat more candy: Easter or Halloween?

Halloween ...
tho' I finally learned to buy only those candies I personally don't care for.

 

 

According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are doing more of their holiday shopping this year at discount "dollar stores" than at department stores like Target and Walmart. Do you often make trips to the "dollar store?" If yes, what do you usually pick up there?

I do my 'regular' weekly shopping via Wal-Mart's online cart.  (Knock wood, I've not been 'let down' by fresh produce yet.)

The Dollar Tree's shares a parking lot, however, and it's fun to 'pop in' for seasonal decorations or greeting cards.

These stoneware plates, for instance!

Easter table.
Want a good giggle?   I picked up these plates back when they were only $1, but the napkins?  I found a set of 6, Ralph Lauren -- at an Estate Sale last year for only $5!

Easter is considered the season of rebirth. What makes you feel refreshed or rejuvenated?

A good night's sleep!

                                                Easter Blessings,