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If you look at a vintage photo of Jerry Colonna, the first things you notice are the "Walrus" mustache and the bulging eyes that looked like they were ready to pop out of his head. To many, he was the zany "Professor" who stood next to Bob Hope. But if you look closer, Jerry Colonna solved a problem that almost everyone faces at some point in their career: How do you become a legend when you aren't the "Main Character"? The "Sidekick" Problem: How to Lead from Second Chair In today’s culture, we are told that if we aren't the...

(This post contains amazon affiliate links) Hiya friends, how about these old new and used bargains in beautiful books?  Hard cover, soft cover or you can rip it off and color your own - there’s no additional charge!Seriously, sorta, we’ve got a very generous catalog at Bear Manor and “books” are still being published and read, I hope.  Here’s some thoughts about them-TALES OF THE OLD DETECTIVE - I only have the hardcover 10x71/2 and it’s really beautiful, with the Bruce Litz illustrations and superb Austin style.  It pairs with Phil’s reading, but I don’t know if that’s available.  If...

  https://www.citizensvoice.com/2026/01/04/behind-the-scenes-with-king-kong-versus-godzilla-local-authors-book-dives-into-1962-movie/

  https://forcesofgeek.com/fighting-for-freedom-the-unauthorized-g-i-joe-chronology-v-1-comic-books-1964-2008-review/

DC Theater Arts likes Bloody Broadway. https://dctheaterarts.org/2025/12/30/four-2025-book-releases-for-theater-lovers/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPBT9RjbGNrA8FPwWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHnfVWKE5Zg05xoo0SRRcciOxt0CbiBzIKyobLZ70HH05hNwvhjbbA7Pbyn6q_aem_vET0rDI-N9x0SgYtOQlcjA