http://babyboomersus.net/ Baby Boomers U.S. Forum Forum: Suggest a Forum Talking Point - Recent Posts en Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:23:45 +0000 http://babyboomersus.net/topic/red-skelton-tribute-show-moves-to-downtown-las-vegas#post-278 Sun, 01 Jan 2012 14:41:17 +0000 FredScholtz 278@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>to healthnut and all the others that have viewed this.<br /> YES the show is clean, it is a tribute not a parody. All the jokes are Red's and at the end he even says "It really is a lot of fun to hear laughter without the use of four letter words". </p> <p>Next time you visit Vegas come see the ONLY family friendly comedy show NOW PERFORMING at the Westin Casuarina Las Vegas Hotel Casino and Spa, 160 East Flamingo Road, right across the street from the back side of Bally's </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/red-skelton-tribute-show-moves-to-downtown-las-vegas#post-171 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:03:52 +0000 healthnut 171@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I haven't seen it but wish I could. I hope they are keeping it clean. That is the way he would have wanted it. I remember a show he did after retirement and after the comedy world had changed drastically. At the end of the show he asked if everyone enjoyed it at which time he got a huge applause. He then stated that he specifically did that return performance to show young comedians coming up that you do not to talk vulgar and use sexual jokes to make people laugh. </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/national-debt-and-social-security#post-161 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:27:19 +0000 maxie65 161@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>I realize that, considering most topics of conversation in this forum are not political, what I am about to relate may be a little depressing. Needless to say it should be addressed and should be given proper attention. I am a baby boomer and have become reliant on Social Security. It has been under attack, again, and frankly I am sickened by yet another attempt to undermine it's original intent. So here is my rant and thank you for letting me vent.<br /> Social Security has always been a target and a focus for politicians in resolving national debt, platforms and projects for political restructuring. It has become skewed abominably from it's original intent. It has become the hobby of all politicians when elected to use, abuse and obscure and for some to even borrow from with no promise of payback. It was intended as insurance for retirees and for disabled workers not for arbitrary usury of elected officials. American citizens paid into Social Security and trusted that this would provide or subsidize their essentials in their retirement years.<br /> The government has been irresponsible in how it has handled and managed these funds. They should be held accountable to the people who paid into this and will continue to pay into the Social Security. Despite what these dunderheads think it is not their money to be used however they chose. If they were going do to that why didn't they "invest" it something that was going to generate a profit or benefit those that had/have "invested" (taxed) into it. I think they (government) should have to pay back, at a enormous interest rate, to all who have paid into the Social Security fund. Maybe then I nor anyone else who is currently receiving this measly stipend and would have to rely on the government to mishandle my retirement security.<br /> I know this sounds ridiculous and unrealistic but I am outraged and tired of living in fear of having my economic security blanket pulled out from me at the whim of politicians.<br /> It does not matter to me what political format or platform one subscribe to, it is moot and beside the point. Attacking Social Security is just wrong and it effects the most vulnerable in our cultural. I cannot say this enough and will continue to voice this sentiment in every blog and comment I participate in and that is this: the aged in this country are treated abominably and it is apparent in every politicians agenda and their continual attack on Social Security </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/travel-to-steel-town-reborn-as-art-community#post-111 Sat, 30 Apr 2011 09:53:26 +0000 dot1959 111@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Not very many people are familiar with the Pacific Northwest's treasure of a town named Lake Oswego just a short drive from better-known Portland. What awaits visitors is more than worth the short drive through lush green forests to discover how important public art has become to one town's new identity. </p> <p>Read all about it on Baby Boomers Traveling: <a href="http://www.babyboomerstraveling.com/bbt/baby-boomers-traveling-the-arts-nestled-in-natural-beauty/" rel="nofollow">http://www.babyboomerstraveling.com/bbt/baby-boomers-traveling-the-arts-nestled-in-natural-beauty/</a> </p> <p>Doris<br /> The Boomer Traveler </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/red-skelton-tribute-show-moves-to-downtown-las-vegas#post-96 Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:20:33 +0000 lovliladi 96@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>It's amazing the acting ability then.. not like today. I found a site is owned by Arlene Herson and she has interviewed hundreds of actors and politicians through the years. All of the old timer andsome current ones. I bought Bea Arthur which was hilarious. I'm told that Lainie Kazan and Suzanne Summers are quite amusing too. the site is <a href="http://www.arleneherson.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.arleneherson.com</a>. </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/red-skelton-tribute-show-moves-to-downtown-las-vegas#post-93 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 23:04:52 +0000 FredScholtz 93@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>After a highly successful run just off the Las Vegas strip, Brian Hoffman’s Tribute to Red Skelton has moved to the Las Vegas Rocks Café in historic downtown Las Vegas. Located at 450 Fremont Street (corner of Las Vegas Blvd and Fremont St) the Las Vegas Rocks Café's – Embassy Theatre is a great place to come see Brian performing the jokes and routines that made Red famous. The Cafe is filled with history and memorabilia including a time-line of how Las Vegas has became what it is today.</p> <p>The owners of the Las Vegas Rocks Café have opened their arms and welcomed this new show. The theatre can accommodate several hundred people and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Enjoy a great meal before or after the show. The café has a creative menu with items named after legendary entertainers such as Charo’s Chillie, the Siegfried and Roy, a triple deck sandwich, The Bugsy Burger and the Elvis Delight, just to name a few. The prices are very reasonable with many items under $15.00<br /> Downtown Las Vegas Fremont Street Experience has a lot to offer. They have just installed four ziplines that will move riders 800 feet from the Fremont Street parking garage to a 14-foot-high landing platform near one of the Fremont Street Experience’s performance stages. Riders are expected to be able to achieve speeds of 25 mph on the lines.<br /> It’s home of Viva Vision, the worlds largest overhead light show goes on every night with over 2,000,000 lights computerized into a myriad of color and themes - from Aerosmith to Garth Brooks, to Elvis and the Rolling Stones - all brought together with 540,000 watts of sound and over 40 speakers on each block.</p> <p>Come on down to Fremont Street and enjoy all it has to offer. See the neon museum,<br /> check out some of the oldest casinos in Las Vegas, many of which have been seen in several movies such as Casino and Vegas Vacation. The slots are loose and the people are fun to watch.</p> <p>Don’t forget to take in the newest sight on Fremont Street, Brian Hoffman performing as Red Skelton every Monday and Tuesday at 2pm in the Embassy Theatre located inside the Las Vegas Rocks Café – 450 Fremont Street. Tickets are just $29.95 for General Admission, $34.95 for VIP seating w/ autographed photo. Children 11-17 are just $10.95, kids 10 and under are free with ticketed adult.</p> <p>To find out more about Brian Hoffman’s tribute to Red Skelton show, visit <a href="http://www.RedSkeltonComedyShow.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.RedSkeltonComedyShow.com</a> or call 1-00-595-4849 to reserve your tickets to see “America’s favorite clown” </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/brian-hoffman-is-going-to-vincennes-to-pay-tribute-to-red-skelton#post-46 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:53:07 +0000 FredScholtz 46@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>Saturday June 12, 2010 marks the second annual Red Skelton Festival with a<br /> “Parade of 1000 Clowns” in Vincennes Indiana. The parade is followed by a<br /> “Paint the Town Red” Festival, with fun, good food, entertainment,<br /> inflatables and games for kids.</p> <p>Brian Hoffman’s celebrity impersonation of Red Skelton has been enjoyed by<br /> thousands of people who visit Las Vegas. Now the people of Red’s hometown<br /> of Vincennes Indiana will feel the love Brian has for “America’s Favorite<br /> Clown”.</p> <p>Brian Hoffman started doing comedy over 15 years ago. Never in his wildest<br /> dreams did he think he would end up in Las Vegas performing in his own<br /> afternoon show as Red Skelton.</p> <p>When asked, “How did you ever decide to become a Red Skelton<br /> impersonator?” the answer is always the same. Brian smiles and says, “It<br /> wasn’t my idea, I believe it was His.”</p> <p>“At first I just thought they were pulling my leg when strangers would<br /> tell me I reminded them of Red Skelton.” says Brian, “But when enough<br /> people tell you something, you tend to start believing in it!”</p> <p>After hearing about the Red Skelton Festival in June, Brian’s wife<br /> insisted that he take a week off from performing in Las Vegas to go see<br /> the home town of the man he impersonates.</p> <p>The week will be packed full of things to do like tours of the oldest<br /> church in Indiana, Basilica of St. Francis Xavier or “The Old Cathedral”,<br /> George Rogers Clark National Historical Park, the Abe Lincoln Trail,<br /> Vincennes State Historic Sites, “Grouseland”, mansion and museum of<br /> William Henry Harrison, 9th U.S. President and the Indiana Military Museum<br /> and a self guided tour of Red Skelton’s boyhood home.</p> <p>To find out more about Brian Hoffman’s tribute to Red Skelton show visit<br /> <a href="http://www.RedSkeltonComedyShow.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.RedSkeltonComedyShow.com</a> </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/boomer-tech-help#post-40 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:04:29 +0000 1820grace 40@http://babyboomersus.net/ <p>A friend of mine is thinking of starting up service that would provide 'technology assistance' to anyone, shall we say, a little behind the eight ball when it comes to doing things online or trying to figure out how to send pictures through text message on their cell phone. The idea would be having one dedicated person you could call or email for whatever computer, gadget or general technology question you have.</p> <p>I thought it sounded great because truthfully there are really only a couple of things I go online for (email, pictures, etc) but could definitely use some help from time to time. Would be great to have an actual person to call to ask my 'dumb' questions to. But I'm curious if that's something other 'boomers' would use or if I'm just even behind the curve for our generation?</p> <p>I'd be curious to hear your thoughts if you're interested in sharing. Thanks! </p> http://babyboomersus.net/topic/introduce-yourself#post-2 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:31:34 +0000 Joe Hauckes 2@http://babyboomersus.net/ Tell us a little about yourself. Nothing too personal, just a little something to get the ball rolling