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I ordered three books authored by my grandfather on my Dad's side. I found it extremely interesting though I must admit that there is something different about reading a story written by someone you know, sorta like watching and old H.S. buddy play for a pro football team... it always seems more important and interesting.

The story tells of Hugh's accidental introduction to the notion of a second gunman by one of his friends from the CIA. Grandpa had an extensive law enforcement background with close ties to the CIA and FBI and while heading up the security detail for Goldwater's run for president he was given information that would take him on a multi-year escapade through 10 countries to find and interview the man he believes killed JFK.

The writing seems a little rough, perhaps by design or just the style, who knows.

I did a bunch of searching on the internet and found that many folks think he is a crackpot while others reference him as a source of authoritative information. Whatever the case, it is interesting for anyone who has ever wondered about the JFK murder and likes a good conspiracy theory.

UPDATE: More books from Grandpa here.

We are testing Reviews using Music, Movies and Books and The Producers is more of a Musical so this will not be using the Review template... just some thoughts about the program.

Personally, I thought it was hilarious and well worth the drive to Hollywood during rush hour. It lasted just about three hours with a brief intermission. I don't know how those folks do it 6 nights per week.

I've always been a fan of Mel Brooks' work and this was classic Brooks material; Appreciating Brooks is a requirement for you to find humor where others might take offense or simply yawn.

The stars (Jason Alexander and Martin Short) did a great job singing as did the entire cast and they all seemed quite tuned to each other. Take away the funny and you still had quality vocal, dance, etc.

There were several youngsters in the audience which is not recommended. There is some foul language and sexual overtones (undertones?) which don't go too far for me but perhaps too far for some of the 13 year old kids in the audience. You're the parent, you decide.

I accidentally got tickets for the very_last_row in the balcony and was disappointed when I first arrived. But once we sat and the show began, I was thrilled with the choice. I recommend Row "Q", seats 314 and 315. The stairs end at those seats so no one is in front of you (plenty of leg room). The Pantages is so small that it really doesn't matter. I sat close for The Lion King on the main floor and I appreciated these seats much more. And they're cheaper... yippie! And with that, I satisfy yet another day of posting responsibility. Thanks for the reminder Dave!

I found this movie pretty darn funny but I had to have faith that it was going to be so. I think I found it more funny in retrospect than I did when I was watching it. It is also a very clever story.

The release date listed above has a bit of fairy tale to it. I know the year was 1971 but the month was not indicated on the movie packaging so, being that it was released in the year of my birth, I chose my own birth date for this review.

This is an excellent movie for youngsters. It represents wholesome values while showing what can happen when greed overpowers you. My little one (2 years old) watches it over and over again which indicates some level attraction to that age while not causing a parent to undo damaging hidden messages. I've like this movie since the first time I saw it as a child and will recommend it for years to come.