Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She enjoys writing about current events, history and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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The Bronze Buckaroo was not African American
When I first heard about The Bronze Buckaroo, the singing black cowboy, I envisioned someone who looked like Sherrif Bart (Clevon Little) from Blazing Saddles. I thought this individual would be a dark brown African American male but I was wrong. At first glance, I was certain that Herbert Jeffrey was white and I thought to myself "You have got to be kidding." This man was not bronze but what people considered to be "high yellow" which is what I have been called many times. The old saying that one drop of black blood deems a person as black was obviously true.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Beat
Mantan Moreland was almost one of The Three Stooges. Top Story - November 2021.
The Three Stooges: There could have been a black one Mantan Moreland was an African American actor born September 3, 1902 and passed away on September 28, 1973. He was a comedian who was most popular during the 1930s and 1940s. He starred in a number of films includiing Cabin in the Sky where his hair was pointed like horns and he portrayed Lucifer Jr. The actor was well known for his comedic timing and the way he bulged his eyes. Mantan did Broadway and also toured Europe.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Remarkably Really Me
Soap opera fans are taking notice of the pattern that is emerging with an increasing number of female actors. They will not be on screen for weeks or months but when they return they are brand new. All you have to do is look at past episodes or images of these women online and you can see they have had plastic surgery. With all due respect, it is not appealing to see faces drawn so tight that the soap star can barely open her mouth to say her lines.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Confessions
Tubi classics are a baby boomer's dream
Tubi TV: Unlocks a door to a pleasant past Tubi television streaming service has something for everyone but it is truly a dream come true for baby boomers. Many of those born between 1948 and 1964 long for the days when you could watch Tv and movies without profanity or explicit sex scenes. Boomers love the programming we grew up with and Tubi will give it to you in spades. If you love to get lost in G-PG rated drama, romance action, and adventure then you might want to give Tubi a try.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in 01
The Young and the Restless: Christian Le Blanc shares 3 important milestones with his fans
The Young and the Restless: Le Blanc on portraying Michael Baldwin Soap Opera Digest is revealing information from an interview with soap star Christian Jules Le Blanc that will delight his fans. Although he has not been front and center on The Young and the Restless for a while, the actor is celebrating 30 years with the show. Fans dubbed the actor a "Silver Fox" when he went gray during the 2020 pandemic and eagerly await his scenes when he is on the CBS soap. LeBlanc once was prominent in Genoa City but a few years back hsi air time was cut.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Just Cheryl and loving it
I was watching a rerun of an episode of the television series Leave it to Beaver a few weeks back and something one character said has stuck with me. Wally Cleaver (Tony Dow) had been trying to be friendly to a new kid in town. This teen wore dressy clothing and an oversized trench coat. He held hsi head slightly down and Wally told his dad that this boy was the one everybody wanted to stick out their foot and trip.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Confessions
Croton Bush Plant Can Help You Sleep and more
Croton bush plants: An amazing sight to behold If you desire cleaner air in your home, a good night's sleep and something bright and beautiful to look at you might want to invest in a Croton bush house plant. Many house plants are said to be beneficial in cleansing indoor air and the Croton is one of them. The first time I paid attention to a Croton I was amazed at the rainbow of colors in the bright foliage. I was walking towards a local Kroger store and there were eight or ten of the plants in pots sitting in the front of the doors. They were $19.99 each and I considered purchasing one or two at some point.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Earth
Into the night
The date was August 1976 and soul singer James Brown was having a concert on a Sunday night. 17 year old Daniella Michelle Nicoles was in the midst of a crisis. The concert was in the big city 12 miles away and she was stuck in the country with her grandmother for the summer. Daniella had seen James Brown four or five times over the past decade with her mother and brothers. This was the first time she was going without them because she wanted to and it was not to watch the entertainer perform.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Fiction
Black Friday: The facts behind the day after Thanksgiving
Black Friday: The traditional definitions "Black Friday" took off during the early 1980s and spread throughout the United States with the "red to black" backstory. The tale that was told was that retailers traditionally operated "in the red" or at a financial loss between January and November of each year and went "in the black" by earning their profit during the holiday season. The day after Thanksgiving began the official Christmas shopping season and retailers offered a lot of big sales.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in FYI
Days of Our Lives: Greg Vaughan returns as Eric Brady
Days of Our Lives Winter Preview A new video shows some amazing scenes that are coming up this winter on Days of Our Lives. One shocker is that Father Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan) will return to do battle with the devil that has taken over his mother. There will be a lot of additional drama such as Brady Black being arrested for the alleged murder of Phillip Kiriakas (Jay Kenneth North) and Victor Kiriakas actually saying that his son is dead.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless: Noah's secret begins to unfold
The Young and the Restless spoilers: Sharon is worried about her son Next week on The Young and the Restless Noah Newman (Rory Gibson) will be at his mother's cottage but will zone out and not hear Sharon Rosales (Sharon Case) calling his name. He will try to play it off but Sharon will point out that this has been happening a lot lately. Noah will tell his mother that there is nothing to worry about and leave to go on a run.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Days of Our Lives: Celebrating 56 years of the NBC daytime drama
Days of Our Lives: Still going strong NBC's Days of Our Lives has the distinction of being the fourth longest running soap opera in the United States. I am proud to say that 5 generations of my family have enjoyed this daytime drama since the early 1970s. Sadly my grandaughter is a product of the Internet and video games and I do not see her coming along for the ride. My great-grandma, grandmother, mother, myself, and my daughter all have loved the various Salem residents over the decades.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
