tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post2721011171638827159..comments2024-01-27T02:33:23.675-08:00Comments on Beverly in Movieland: November 22: A Day to be Thankful and Mournful (Remembering JFK) Beverlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-12596232952691246042012-11-25T23:00:51.464-08:002012-11-25T23:00:51.464-08:00I couldn't agree more with your last point.I couldn't agree more with your last point. <br />Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515783219367479399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3070623657970000135.post-9308322972353338112012-11-25T19:33:14.360-08:002012-11-25T19:33:14.360-08:00I think Mrs. Kramer may well be right - as I can o...I think Mrs. Kramer may well be right - as I can only imagine needing something light and fun (and yes, long) to take your mind away from the terrible events of those days. <br /><br />In pop culture - the long running British sci-fi series Doctor Who premiered the next day - 11/23/63 - and due to news programs running late covering the JFK assassination and low ratings - the BBC actually re-ran the episode a half hour earlier the next Saturday before the second episode - so audiences could experience the beginning of the four part serial. Thankfully, this seemed to work as ratings improved enough to make the show a legend in British television.<br /><br />I wasn't around on 11/22/63, but after the Challenger disaster and 9/11 I certainly understand the monumental import of these dark days - and I fervently hope none of us ever have to experience another one.Craig Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037542638067599437noreply@blogger.com