Author Archives: David Carroll

                   Note from David Carroll: My son Chris Carroll lives and works in Washington, DC. I asked him to share his thoughts about… Read more »

Every few months, I look back through the inbox to review comments and questions from my cherished readers. Let’s open the mail! Dear David: It’s been a while since you… Read more »

I had it all planned out. A relaxing holiday season with plenty of time to catch up on football and some favorite TV shows. Silly me. First it was the… Read more »

As a kid, I loved to read. My parents subscribed to Newsweek, I was addicted to TV Guide, and when I made a little spending money, I got a subscription… Read more »

James Gregory was billed as “The Funniest Man In America,” and after seeing his show, I quickly found out why. The Lithonia, Georgia native performed at countless comedy clubs until… Read more »

Being a TV person, I confess to having a rather large ego. It comes with the territory. After all, if people don’t recognize me, they’re not watching, right? So it’s… Read more »

Hello Thanksgiving, you’re a little late this year, showing up at the last possible date. I don’t blame you. Just like Rodney Dangerfield, you get no respect, no respect at… Read more »

You never know where you might find Thanksgiving inspiration. Let me tell you a story. My friend Steve Bivens is a former Tennessee state legislator who lives in Nashville with… Read more »

As I write this, I do not know who our next president will be. But there’s one thing I know for sure. The population of the USA is about to… Read more »

Ten years ago this month, the best voice I ever heard was silenced. Luther Masingill, the record-breaking Chattanooga WDEF radio legend died at the age of 92. The first time… Read more »