Author Archives: David Carroll

Those of us who grew up watching local TV in the “baby boomer era” surely remember these names: Jackie and Tojo.   Jackie Fargo was one of our first TV superstars…. Read more »

Dolly Parton is celebrating her 72nd birthday, so let me tell you a quick story or two. Did you know she was once a regular performer on Chattanooga TV? No,… Read more »

I think everybody’s a Betty White fan.  She’s funny, feisty, and just turned 93 this weekend.  She’s still working too, on various TV shows including the “Hot in Cleveland” sitcom… Read more »

Thirty years ago, Warner Brothers released a song by an unknown quartet of sisters from Lookout Mountain, Georgia.  “That’s What You Do When You’re In Love” put the Forester Sisters… Read more »

Thursday night, I got word that an old friend had passed away, at the age of 85.  Jack Benson, Sr. was one of those guys who’s been around forever, and… Read more »

Can you imagine a Democrat representing Tennessee’s 3rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives?  Due to some massive political shifts, and GOP-friendly redistricting in 2000, such a prospect is… Read more »

SAD UPDATE: Tommy Jett has died at the age of 77.  He had been frail in recent years due to illness, but still quite active.  Until the end, he enjoyed… Read more »

Before Elvis Presley’s 83rd birthday passes into history, I’d like to spin a few hits from the “Sounds Like Elvis” catalog.  Rock ‘n Roll radio had plenty of actual Elvis… Read more »

I remember where I was when the Braves traded Doyle Alexander to the Detroit Tigers for John Smoltz.  It was August 12, 1987, and I was filling in for Luther… Read more »

  It was 20 years ago today:  US Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) was Speaker of the House, and Bill Clinton was President.  First Lady Hillary Clinton was making headlines of… Read more »