Sunday, July 6, 2008

Remembering Harry Ritz

Medusa is a blogger on TCM's Movie Morlocks who writes very good pieces on a variety of movie topics. Medusa posted a thorough overview of the Ritz Brothers career on Harry's 102nd birthday, May 22. It's a very nice piece with some new pictures I had not previously seen...Medusa's affection for the boys is quite obvious, so it makes for fun reading. Take a few minutes to check it out by clicking "Remembering Harry Ritz" in the RITZ LINKS category...and while you are there, be sure to read Medusa's other fine articles.

Tim

Saturday, July 5, 2008

Why?

Why a Ritz Brothers blog? Why now? They had their success years ago, made their mark on American entertainment, and have been gone for a long time. So again, why now? Simply stated, I'm a fan, and I want to learn more about their lives and their work. I want to discuss these gentlemen with others who appreciate their work. And I hope to converse with those who knew them and can provide insights not otherwise available.

Where this repository of Ritz-related data will go remains to be seen: perhaps a book, maybe a website, or simply this blog where like-minded fans can engage in pleasant discussions about Al, Jimmy, and Harry. Regardless of the outcome, I look forward to this experience. Please join me.

Tim