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    GB Radio

    Heeerrrrrrre's ... Ed McMahon!


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    Career of High Notes

    Growing Bolder takes you on a priceless trip back in time to a woman who was among the first to perform singing commercials on television! Meet the legendary Nancy Evans.


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    Tuesday On The Treadmill

    Let me be the first to admit … I don't look forward to going to the gym. I've heard stories of people who really thrive on the adrenaline and endorphin rush -- who can't wait to hit the treadmill, or the free weights. In fact, you'll meet plenty of...

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    Picture of the Day and B'days for August 10

    On this day in 1948, Allen Funt's "Candid Microphone," later titled "Candid Camera," made its television debut on ABC. The premise of the show involved concealed cameras filming ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations.


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    So whats all this talk about Restless Legs

    We see ads on television for medications for restless legs mostly sponsored by drug companies and so we wonder could I possible have this condition? What is this condition? Do I really need another medication? Television gives use a chance to be...

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    Bob Barker

    He's a TV icon who broke nearly every record for longevity in the book, and at 85, Bob Barker is still changing the rules of aging.


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    Not Tonight Honey, The Web is Calling

    "Not tonight honey, I need to get on the internet." Sounds like a bizarre reason for not wanting to be intimate doesn't it? But according to a recent survey, nearly one out of two women would rather give up sex for two weeks than go without the internet,...

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    Martin Tahse

    Legendary TV producer Martin Tahse has made it his mission to preserve one of the most beloved children's shows of all time and he's dedicated to introducing it to a whole new generation.


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    The Growing Bolder Radio Show: August 15, 2009

    This week's guests include historian Joan Southgate, television producer Martin Tahse, author Andrew Chaikin and longevity expert Dr. Mark Leenay.


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    Questions asked about your sleep study

    There are many concerns my patients have when they come into my lab. Concerns about sleeping here, concerns about treatment of sleep disorders, and concerns about their health. Some of these concerns just make me giggle once in a while so I thought I...

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    Ed McMahon

    The man who bellowed one of TV's most beloved phrases night after night takes GB on a journey through the history of the small screen.


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    Television

    The invention of the wheel and the discovery of fire pale in comparison to the birth of...

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    GB Member on National TV!

    Exciting news for one of our GB Members -- Jean Newell will be on a television near you this month. Check out her story here, then learn how you can watch her on an upcoming talk show.


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    Blue-Screen Magic

    We're returning to our old stomping grounds of WESH-TV in Orlando. Take a behind-the-scenes look as GB President Marc Middleton tapes a welcome video for the homepage of GB.com and find out what happens when there's too many anchors on the set.


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    Best of The Rest -- The Zimmers

    The Zimmers are a British Rock band thought to have the oldest members in the world. The lead singer, Alf, is 90 and their oldest member, Buster, is 101. The band was created as a feature in a BBC television documentary.


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    Hank Phillippi Ryan

    One of the most honored television reporters in America is spinning the real-life investigations she uncovers into suspenseful mystery novels.


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    We Bleed Orange

    I know the college basketball season has started. And I didn't have to check a schedule, or ask a friend. All I had to do was stand outside my house and listen for the yelling. My husband and I are both graduates of Syracuse University. We are...

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    The cures for snoring

    You see them on television and read about them in magazines. They cost anywhere from $30 to a bed that cost $1000+ Do they really work? Are they worth the money? Well it depends on what you are thinking of getting. I will start with some of the ones...

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    TV Icon Bea Arthur Dies

    Bea Arthur, the former "Golden Girl", and one of the "The 50 Greatest TV Icons" died Saturday at the age of 86 from cancer.


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    Ten Tips to Help You Live Drama Free at Midlife

    Ten Tips to Help You Live to be Drama Free at Midlife 10. Write a list of goals you'd like to achieve. Focus on what you know you can do well. Don’t try to be a “jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none. 9. Say “no” instead of “yes”....

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    Mike Wallace

    Born: May 9, 1918
    Award-winning journalist; lead correspondent for CBS's 60 Minutes for 37 years. Wallace's professional honors include at least 20 Emmy Awards.


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    Larry W. Jones

    TV Land President Larry W. Jones says the 50+ audience is a powerful force.


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    Blogging

    In an effort to get the word out about the value of learning later for older adults, I am now blogging on five different sites. My very first blogging site is www.blogger.com. This is the site that is connected to my web site,...

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    Jim McKay

    Jim McKay, the esteemed sportscaster who hosted ABC's popular Wide World of Sports for over 40 years died Saturday of natural causes at his farm in Monkton, Maryland. He was 86.


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    Gary David Goldberg

    The Television icon traveled from near poverty in Brooklyn to the top of the heap in Hollywood. And he made it with the same woman by his side!


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    "The Growing Bolder TV Show" Now Airing in Two Top-20 Television Markets

    The Growing Bolder Media Group, one of America's leading producers and distributors of active-lifestyle content for television, radio and the Web, announces the expansion of The Growing Bolder TV Show.


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    Walter Cronkite

    Born: Nov. 4, 1916
    For nearly two decades, Americans overwhelmingly turned to Walter Cronkite for the day's news.


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    Dove Ad Banned??!!

    You gotta be kidding me. The FCC has banned Dove's revolutionary and provocative ProAge TV commercial in which, six over-50 women pose seminude in a dignified and non-sexual manner.


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    Fran Harris

    Fran Harris has been called a combination of Oprah and Tony Robbins.


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    You're Sleep Environment; 7 Tips to Create a Room that Promotes Sleep

    A good night sleep is influenced by many things. If you are suffering from insomnia the first thing you should do is rule out where you sleep as the cause of the problem. The easiest thing to do is to look at your room and see if a change here could...

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    "Uncle" Walter Cronkite Dies at Age 92

    Walter Cronkite, one of America's most beloved and well-known journalists, died on July 17, 2009, at the age of 92. Remembered for his coverage of some of the biggest stories in history, Cronkite was often considered a voice of calm during disaster.


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    Davy Jones

    Monkees frontman and teen heartthrob Davy Jones tells us how he's still packing in the crowds.


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    Embracing Forty: Faith, Fate and Free Will

    There are three things in life that I've been pondering since I was old enough to think for myself. My beliefs about these ideas are in part what shapes the way I lead my life today. Although they are very different concepts to most people, I see them as...

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    TV Writer Issues Call to Action

    The writer of TV classics like "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Bob Newhart Show" has issued a call to action for any TV viewer over 50.


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    "Obesity, be not proud"

    “Obesity, be not proud” From the IrongeezerSays™ Series.By Tatjana and Cliff Eggink Two thirds of the American public is either overweight or obese. Adults and kids alike are gaining pounds and suffering dire, life altering, life threatening...

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    The Toughest Job in Morning TV

    Quad-hosts: Chatter shows always have four hosts. Tough because your face time is limited....

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    What's All The Fuss About?

    When she turned 70, Lynn Ruth Miller decided she wanted to try standup comedy. Why not? Now, five years later, she's hotter than ever. Check her out, and see proof that it really is never too late to do the things you always wanted to.


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    5 Resolutions for a Better Night Sleep

    We all make resolutions for the New Year. And some of them are large and ambitious and some are small and practical. These are five easy changes that will help you to improve your sleep and wake up with more energy every day. Turn off the...

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    Pontiac Fades Into History

    GM announced it will phase out it's Pontiac division as part of a major restructuring. But Pontiac? Here's a look back at a 1966 commercial from it's glory days!


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    So, You Think You Can Dance?...oh Yeah!

    Have you ever watched the television show, So You Think You Can Dance? I could write a whole...

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    "'Andy Griffith" Composer Dies

    The whistle behind one of TV's all-time most recognizable theme songs has died. Earle Hagen not only whistled it, he wrote it, too. In fact, he wrote some of the most popular themes in history. See if your favorite show is among them.


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    Willem Lange

    He's an unlikely renaissance man whose voice is known to millions of public radio listeners. But it's his global adventures that are the real story.


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    Sara Davidson

    She's spent years writing about the challenges of navigating midlife and now she's turning her sharp mind on the ups and downs of finding love later in life.


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    Inside-Outside Voices

    2 Voices Seperated by 1 Generation Dear Growing Bolder Community:As I was talking to my son Brandon's girlfriend today I realized I ask her quite frequently "is this what is really going on out there?" Even though I am a therapist who sees a great...

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    Ernest Borgnine

    Legendary actor Ernest Borgnine is living proof that it's possible to remain vibrant, valuable and relevant, even if you too are lucky enough to reach your 90s.


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    Lynda Carter

    Before she was Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter's dream was to find success as a recording artist. She never gave up on that dream.


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    Eric Ripert

    He's one of the most well-known chefs in the world, and his entire career started in his grandmother's kitchen.


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    Mimi Weddell

    In her 90s and considered one of the most beautiful people on both big and small screens, Mimi Weddell could be considered a late bloomer! See why her acting dreams got deferred, why she loves hats, and what growing up in the Depression taught her.


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    Frank Caliendo

    He's Dr. Phil, Robin Williams, President George W. Bush and John Madden all rolled up into one. He's Frank Caliendo and he's one of the most talented impersonators in the business.


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    Living Contentment: Thanksgiving

    Walking into the living room, I caught a few brief few minutes of Dr. Wayne W. Dyer on the public television channel. He was lecturing from his book, Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life, in which he expounds the views of Lao-tzu expressed in the...

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    Baseball...According to The Ancient One

    The Ancient One is a baseball slut. For her 70th birthday, I took her to a major league game...

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    How I learned to "Do the Hustle"

    My old friend, Frank, used to be married to Donna. Donna had a very close friend, Jim, who was gay, not that there's anything wrong with that. I say was because Jim is no longer with us and that's just a darn shame because he was so good natured and an...

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    A Legend of Stage and Screen

    Julie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.


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    Dreams

    My dream as a child was to be a professional athlete. At some point in my mid-forties, I had to face reality and realize my prospects were slim. I guess having average skills, being slow-footed, and having a lack of desire for practice, contributed to me...

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    DWTS Gets BOLD

    One of the things we all dream about here at GB is a day when it's actually not that remarkable...

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    Ciji Ware

    Shows profiling hoarders are the hottest things on TV right now. Even if your clutter is less extreme, many of us still have trouble throwing stuff away. Learn how to "rightsize" your life.


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    Leonard Crofoot

    Once confined to a wheelchair, entertainer Leonard Crofoot now dances his way into hearts everywhere with his graceful performances and indomitable spirit.


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    Pete Fornatale

    Rock historian Pete Fornatale's new book on Woodstock paints the clearest picture yet of the most important concert event in the history of rock.


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    Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, 2004 Super Bowl Halftime Performance

    It was the incident that made the phrase "Wardrobe Malfunction" part of our everyday vocabulary. It also set off a firestorm of censorship debates that have led straight to the US Supreme Court.


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    Sally Kellerman

    She shot to fame with her star-turning role in Robert Altman's "M*A*S*H," but she says singing was always her passion. She says it's only with the wisdom of age that she finally is comfortable enough with herself to pursue it.


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    Protecting kids from dangerous Media addictions

    Dangers of Media “Riptides” Positive steps to protect kids from negative media exposure By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Life Coach & Author If you live near an ocean, you know about riptides, which are highly dangerous...

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    Grandma Lee, Finalist on America's Got Talent

    The 75-year-old grandmother defied all odds by outlasting thousands to make it to the final episode. She lost the contest, but won respect.


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    Why HBO Should Be in Charge of History Lessons

    With all due respect to Ken Burns, I think his days as America's favorite history-teller are numbered. Like many, I was fascinated by his series on the Civil War, baseball and World War II. But, if I'm totally honest, I must confess that sometimes it...

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    WMFE is Growing Bolder

    The Growing Bolder TV Show, featuring local news veterans Marc Middleton and Bill Shafer, has been picked up by Orlando PBS affiliate WMFE-TV.


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    Valerie Ramsey

    Valerie Ramsey is living proof that it's never too late to live the dreams you never even realized you had. See how the modeling world's freshest new face got her unlikely start at the age of 63.



 

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