Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Born on this day – Manny Coto:


Manny Coto


Writer

Director

Producer

June 10, 1961 – July 9, 2023

Credits:

24 (2006–2010); 24 Season 6: Inside the Writers Room (2007); 24: Day Six - Debrief (2007); 24: Legacy (2016–2017); 24: Live Another Day (2014); 24: Redemption (2008); 24: Solitary (2014); 24-7: The Untold Story (2009); Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1988); American Horror Stories (2021–2023); American Horror Story (2018–2022); Cover-Up (1991); Dead at 21 (1994); Dexter (2010–2013); Dr. Giggles (1992); Dr. Giggles: Special Edition (2023); Hostile Intent (1997); In Creative Company (2020); Inglorious Treksperts (2023); Jack in the Box (1989); Jack Is Back (2014); Mirror Universe: Part 2 (2008); Monsters (1989); Moving Pictures (1990); Next (2020); Odyssey 5 (2002–2003); Playroom (1990); Sidekick Vs Superhero (2013); Star Kid (1997); Star Trek Phase II (2007); Star Trek: Enterprise (2003–2005); Star Trek: Inside the Roddenberry Vault (2016); Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen (2016); Strange World (1999–2002); Tales from the Crypt (1991); Tales from the Cryptkeeper (1993); The ½ Hour News Hour (2007); The 29th Annual Imagen Awards (2014); The Center Seat: 55 Years of Star Trek (2022); The Exorcist (2017); The Other Me (2000); The Outer Limits (1995); The Playboy Morning Show (2014); The Writers' Room (2013); Zenon: The Zequel (2001).

On this day in music history - The album Singin' the Blues, by B.B. King (1957)


Singin' the Blues


by B.B. King

was released on June 10, 1957.

Track list:

Three O’Clock Blues; You Know I Love You; Woke Up This Morning (My Baby’s Gone); You Upset Me Baby; Please Love Me; Blind Love; Woke Up This Morning; You Know I Love You; Sweet Little Angel; Ten Long Years; Did You Ever Love a Woman; Crying Won’t Help You; Whole Lotta Meat (Bonus Track); I’m Cracking Up Over You (Bonus Track); I Stay in the Mood (Bonus Track); When My Heart Beats Like a Hammer (Bonus Track); Jump with You Baby (Bonus Track); Lonely & Blue (Bonus Track); Dark Is the Night PT 1 (Aka the Blues Has Got Me) (Bonus Track); Ruby Lee.

On this day in music history - One of These Nights, by the Eagles (1975)


One of These Nights


by the Eagles,

was released on June 10, 1975.

Track list:

One of These Nights; Too Many Hands; Hollywood Waltz; Journey of the Sorcerer; Lyin’ Eyes; Take It to the Limit; Visions; After the Thrill Is Gone; I Wish You Peace.

On this day in music history - The album The Wild Heart, by Stevie Nicks (1983)


The Wild Heart


by Stevie Nicks

was released on June 10, 1983.

Track list:

One of These Nights; Too Many Hands; Hollywood Waltz; Journey of the Sorcerer; Lyin’ Eyes; Take It to the Limit; Visions; After the Thrill Is Gone; I Wish You Peace.

On this day in music history - The album Reflections, by B.B. King (2003)


Reflections


by B.B. King

was released on June 10, 2003.

Track list:

Exactly Like You; On My Word Of Honor; I Want A Little Girl; I’ll String Along With You; I Need You So; A Mother’s Love; (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons; Neighborhood Affair; Tomorrow Night; There I’ve Said It Again; Always On My Mind; Cross My Heart; What A Wonderful World.

Monday, June 9, 2025

George R. R. Martin, on reading:

 
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen.
The man who never reads lives only one.
- George R. R. Martin.


Recommended reading - Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (novel & comic book adaptation):


Star Trek V: the Final Frontier

by J. M. Dillard.

Filmed as Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989), directed by William Shatner.

Published by Severn House Publishers Ltd.
Published 1989.

ISBN-10: 0727840215
ISBN-13: 978-0727840219

Description:
On the planet Nimbus III, a harsh world deep in the neutral zone, the three major powers -- Federation, Klingon, and Romulan -- attempt a revolutionary cooperative program, jointly developing the planet as an experiment in peace. But that makes Nimbus III an irresistible target for terrorists, who seize control of the planet, and the Enterprise is sent on a daring mission of rescue. And soon Kirk and his crew find themselves on a much more dangerous and disturbing journey, to the center of the galaxy and the forbidden secrets it holds.
 


Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

by Peter David, James W. Fry, Arne Starr.

A DC Movie Special.
Illustrated DC comic book.

Published 1989.
ASIN: B082FQS8QV