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09/21/2026

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ROYALTY IN 2026?

Six years after their dramatic exit from the to live in America, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle recently returned to live where the Prince's life began. The departure was known as Mexit, but their return to the UK is building more controversy and another readjustment to life as part of the family, as the press once again has a field day.

As Britain moves closer to the 30th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death, her sons are still at war with each other as their father, King Charles, attempts to remedy the situation and navigate the trials and tribulations of maintaining the royal family’s standing and reputation with the public that holds them to the highest of standards. The King is also dealing with cancer, while paving the way for the eventual crowning of Prince William.

While consuming the latest news about Harry and Meghan’s return, I called a friend who lives in London. Ironically, I have been meaning to call for some time. We were both delighted to catch up, and he reminded me that he's not a fan of the royal family and feels the entire concept of a monarch in this century is archaic and totally unnecessary.

Still, he is resigned to the fact that it is reported that 75% of the country is fine with it, in part due to its historical and significance, which led to us discussing the history of monarchy, dynasties, kings, queens, and emperors that date back to ancient Egypt, with the Pharaohs like Ramesses and Queen Cleopatra.

My British pal is an admirer of , including exploring the life and times of ancient Greece’s Alexander the Great and France’s Louis XIV. Yet, in 2026, he felt that the glory days of royalty ended when Queen Elizabeth passed away in 2022.

Meanwhile, we Americans will have to settle for what is considered our royalty, which often arises from the pop culture icons we love to cultivate, especially in the entertainment world. In the 1960s, we considered President and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to be our version of royalty, which we affectionately termed “Camelot”.

In circles, many people referred to Elvis Presley as “The King,” while in later years Michael Jackson rose to become the “King of Pop”. Nevertheless, both were offspring of a major African-American musical icon we labeled “The Queen of Soul”: Aretha Franklin. Before Aretha, we had “Duke” Ellington and “Count” Basie.

Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan would not exist if Princess Diana hadn’t become one of the biggest, most respected, and loved figures in modern royal history, and royalty will look a lot different after 2026 and far from the ancient glory of Cleopatra and Alexander the Great. But some version of it will likely remain in some form — hopefully something of value to us all.

09/16/2026

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WHAT’S COMING NEXT?

We at Uncle Gary’s want to thank all of you, our global family, for your support, kindness, and encouragement as we present this offering. We are growing as our audience and numbers have increased, especially over the last month, as we continue to build.

Our Lifescope, Edutainment, and Cultural Think-Tank Journey will continue to ask questions and seek answers to ’s challenges. Answers are not always guaranteed, but we aim to explore pathways to potential solutions. We hope you will join us in our upcoming journey. In the coming weeks, we will present the following questions and topics:

STILL FRIENDS AFTER MARRIAGE? Divorce is one of the most painful, bitter, heartbreaking, and often expensive experiences in life. After reading a story about superstar Stevie Wonder and his ex-wife Syreeta, who was a gifted singer and Wonder’s songwriting partner, we decided to explore the friendships and bonds that continued between a few high-profile couples and other couples after their marriages ended.

AIN’T IT GITTIN’ NASTY? This offering developed after a group water-cooler-type conversation, where one of the participants blurted out, “Ain’t It Gittin’ Nasty?” The individual was referring to the cruelty that is happening amongst nations worldwide, especially in the Trump era. As an afterthought, this offering will explore the cruelty humans have faced and inflicted upon each other throughout the history of mankind.

OUTTA SPACE PEOPLE & THINGS? Is inspired by a recent episode of ABC’s The View with guest and popular author, astrophysicist, and science communicator, Neil deGrasse Tyson. As someone who is not much of a consumer of UFOs, space aliens, or pop-culture phenomena like Star Trek, I found the conversation enjoyable, which triggered a desire to explore things further.

LET’S FUNK THIS UP, OK? Funk music has always been something I can get down with. From Sly & The Family Stone and James Brown, who ruled the 60s, to Parliament/Funkadelic, Kool & The Gang, and Cameo, who rose in the 70s, and funk-influenced superstars like Prince and Bruno Mars, it’s time for Uncle Gary’s to funk it up a little bit and turn this sucker out!!

We are grateful for your support and wish everyone much , , and a MARVTASTIC or autumn season!

09/14/2026

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EMMY AWARD SPECIAL 2026

TOP 10 EMMY WINS EVER?

Wow! The turn 78 tomorrow. In human terms, some of us would say, “she’s pushin’ 80.”

This means we only have a couple more decades to go before the Emmys will be a century old, with tons of history behind it, since the first television sets arrived in America’s homes in the late 40s and exploded with 70% of American households having sets in the 50s.

As a result, this week I am going to announce Uncle Gary’s Television & Emmy’s Week, where I will feature content exploring some of the most groundbreaking events television has offered since the Emmy Awards began over three-quarters of a ago.

In honor of tonight’s ceremony, today I will count down the Top Ten shows that have won the most Emmy Awards over the years. This column often offers some deeply serious content, but from time to time, I need a break and am sure many of you do as well.

While is important to me, I feel like taking a fun journey and playing “television DJ” in the spirit of one of my all-time favorite disk jockeys and radio hosts: Casey Kasem, who presided over one of my favorite radio shows, American Top 40. So, this offering will simply list the Top 10

I must say, some of them are surprising, and I'm a bit disappointed that several of my all-time favorites didn't make the cut. Nevertheless, here we go…..DRUMROLL!!!

Rankings are based on the number of wins, but in a tie, the show with more nominations overall gets the advantage.

10. The Carol Burnett Show: 25.

9. The West Wing: 26.

8. Hill Street Blues: 26.

7. Cheers: 28 wins

6. The Mary Tyler Moore Show: 29.

5. RuPaul’s Drag Race: 29

4. The Simpsons: 37

3. Frazier: 38

2. Game of Thrones: 59

And the NUMBER ONE show with the most Emmy Awards in history is Saturday Night Live, with a whopping 113 Emmy Award wins.

09/11/2026

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911 25th Anniversary Special

ANY WORTHY 911 FILMS?

It is hard to believe that the #911 Attack on America were 25 years ago, which is described as a 25th of 91/1.

The occasion is too solemn to be a celebration, as words like “remembrance” and “honor” are more appropriate for what is described by many as the worst terrorist attacks in American history, resulting in nearly 3,000 deaths and significant long-term impacts on national security and foreign policy.

While in 2026 we are living in the Trump era after one of the most bitter Presidential elections in US , we often forget that the September 911 attacks occurred 10 months after the hotly contested battle between George W. Bush, who became President, and his challenger, former Vice President Al Gore. People wondered how Gore would have handled the huge crisis that fell to Bush.

Politics aside, the 25th anniversary events will honor those who perished; the heroes and heroines and the loved ones of the deceased will again gather in New York City at the World Trade Center, and the other in Washington, DC, at the Pentagon, which are the two sites that were attacked on that horrific day. Yet the day sets a high bar for how to present this historic and tragic occasion.

Since our offering is largely edutainment (entertainment & multi-media) based, we will feature a few you might want to notice as we pass on the memories and history of 9/11 to the next generation of Americans who were either too young in 2001 or not yet born. There are too many to mention in this article, but we picked a few that appear most often during our research.

One that stands out is the documentary United 93. This docudrama depicts one of the four targeted flights where the heroic passengers fought back against the hijackers to prevent the plane from hitting its target. This 2006 movie was hailed for its authentic depiction of 9/11. Another is the 2006 television miniseries, The Path to 9/11, which won an Emmy for Outstanding Miniseries or Movie.

Also in 2006 was The 9/11 Commission Report, which received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special. In 2016, PBS produced 9/11: Inside the Pentagon, which won an Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Special.

Two other notable films are Michael Moore’s 2004 documentary Fahrenheit 9/11, and the 2021 9/11 documentary One Day in America, which is hailed as one of the best documentary films and offers an in-depth exploration of the impact of 9/11 on survivors and others who lived through the horror.

There are many more, and too many to mention, but the story of 9/11 will be told and remembered for many generations to come.

09/08/2026

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LABOR DAY SPECIAL 2026

LABOR DAY HISTORY & ENTERTAINMENT?

Today we celebrate in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in . This occasion honors workers in society. It recognizes workers' contributions to society.

Somehow, I started by watching an old television comedy show, The Honeymooners, where Jackie Gleason played the lovable bus driver Ralph Kramden, and the character resonated with the Labor Day more than I can remember. Out of curiosity, I began thinking of other projects that touched on the theme of honoring everyday workers in some way.

With the recent passing of entertainment icon Dolly Parton and women’s rights icon Gloria Steinem, I wasn’t surprised that my research led me to the movie Norma Rae, where Sally Field won an Oscar for portraying a factory worker who became a union leader. Parton also starred in the popular movie 9 to 5.

The movie 9 to 5 was also one of Parton’s biggest hit records. Other artists whose recordings appeared on many lists of the most popular songs that fit the purpose behind the Labor Day celebrations include The Beatles' "A Hard Day’s Night" and Donna Summer's "She Works Hard For The Money."

Others include includeRose Royce’s theme song from the movie Car Wash, while Bruce Springsteen’s music has appeared on several lists as an artist who best represents the working class. Two historic songs that have remained popular throughout are "Solidarity Forever," a 1915 trade union anthem by Ralph Chaplin, and 1931’s Which Side Are You On?, by activist Florence Reece, the wife of a union organizer.

The first labor movement in the United States was the Knights of Labor, established in 1869. Over time, other groups joined, and together they fought for employees' rights in the textile and steel industries, prompting other laborers in formal and informal sectors to join.

Labor unions successfully pushed for legislative changes such as the introduction of a minimum wage and paid leave. They helped organize different employees into trade unions that fought for their rights in their respective industries.

Oregon was the first State to pass a law recognizing Labor Day in 1987, while the Knights of Labor adopted a resolution that the first Monday in September be considered Labor Day. The idea quickly spread across the country. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 under President Grover Cleveland. It continues to be celebrated with parades, and the day is traditionally considered the end of summer in the United States.

Today, many people take the day off to participate in concerts, parades, special commemoration events, and neighborhood and family activities indoors and outdoors.

09/06/2026

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SPECIAL MEMORIAL EDITION 2026

WHO PASSED THIS YEAR?

This week’s passing of , the legendary leader of the Women’s Liberation movement in the late 60s and early 70s, is a reminder that is perhaps the biggest certainty in .

Each year, we present a mid-year and year’s end montage of some famous people who passed away. Admittedly, some I loved, one of them I didn’t, but I recognize the significant impact they had on the world, and some were shockers and totally unexpected. We are bound to leave some names out and apologize, but this is our best effort.

We choose people as a frame of reference to remind us how precious life is and how we must make the best of every moment, hopefully leaving behind something that benefits society and future generations in a positive, productive way. I must say, 2026 so far has been filled with surprises and unexpected deaths, perhaps more than in recent years.

When a beloved superstar like passes, it is indeed a shocker because she personified someone so full of life and light that it is hard to imagine her ever passing,, even though it is an inevitable fate for us all. Likewise, a politician like Lindsay Graham was such a strong presence that when people like him suddenly pass away, we are taken aback.

Perhaps we knew that others like civil rights legend Jessie Jackson would pass on some day who was 84 and faced obvious health concerns in later years, or when someone in their 90s like record mogul Clive Davis at 94, Hollywood A-List star Robert Duvall, designer Valentino Garavani at 93 show up in the obituary pages, it is less of a surprise, but and opportunity to cherish the great influences they had our the lives of many generations.

Yet, many of us will pause for thought when Demond Wilson dies at age 79, who was best known as the star of Sanford and son with the late, great Redd Foxx, and especially when Jason Collins who became the first openly gay active player in a major North American men’s professional sports league, dies at age 47, it is often accompanied by an illness like Wilson’s cancer and Collin’s battle with glioblastoma.

Musicians and death are unfortunately a familiar staple, often due to a drug overdose or the hard knocks that come with musical superstardom, but when a respected musician like Bonnie Tyler or Bob Weir, who co-founded The Grateful Dead, or Victor Willis, founding member of The Village People, passes after a short or long-term illness, they trigger special memories in our everyday lives due to their music.

We are over halfway through 2026, but it will certainly be remembered as a year of surprising deaths, with more to come that will resonate in significant ways for us all.

09/02/2026

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BACK-2-SCHOOL SPECIAL ‘26

READY FOR BACK-2-SCHOOL?

My how time flies! It is hard to believe that is coming to an end and kids are set to go back to . What's even more alarming is that it feels like the first day of summer was no more than a week ago. At my age, it is safe to say attending school is no longer possible for me.

However, three things come to mind: the history of schools in America and back-to-school themed after stumbling across and watching one of my all-time favorite movies, The Last Picture Show. This MARVTASTIC gem’s overall spirit wasn't exactly back-to-school focused, but I love great movies that center on the trials and tribulations of school-aged students growing up and learning life’s lessons.

After that wonderful experience of seeing the film at least six dozen times, I looked for other back-to-school films that might attract others this time of year. Out of curiosity, I conducted an impromptu search and discovered five films that appeared on several lists as some of the most popular over the past few decades. They are: 1995’s Clueless, 1982’s Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in 1982, Grease in 1978, and Mean Girls in 2004.

Another enjoyable activity is exploring interesting facts about the of schools in the United States, from the 17th Century to today in 2026. One thing that fascinates me is the progression of schoolhouses: the Boston Latin School, the first public school, founded in 1635; the Massachusetts School Law of 1647; and the first one-room schoolhouse built in Bennington, Vermont, in 1779.

It is fascinating to learn how, for most of the 19th and 20th centuries, schoolhouses were the most common form of education in rural America. These buildings served entire communities, bringing together children of different ages, often under one teacher, and later evolved into the modern classroom with computers and advanced technology.

Nevertheless, beyond the physical structure of buildings and classrooms, one quote from a blog titled History Observed in a January 4, 2026, article, Schoolhouses in the United States: History of Learning, Community and Power, stood out most.

“From modest one-room buildings to more structured early 20th-century schools, these spaces reveal how learning, discipline, and life were shaped over time. More than simple buildings, schoolhouses reflect changing ideas about who education was for, how it should be delivered, and what role schools played in shaping citizens”.

08/31/2026

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SPECIAL EDITION

WHAT ABOUT INDEPENDENT MEDIA?

For a long time, the top outlets in America and around the world, especially through a news and information lens, were ABC, CBS, and NBC. The history of broadcast platforms dates back to 1930, when Lowell Thomas hosted the first national radio newscast, launching what is now known as broadcast .

Lowell followed with the first televised nightly news broadcast in 1940, which was simulcast on his radio show. In the 1960’s Walter Cronkite, whose career began in the late 1930s, became the anchor of CBS Evening News in 1962. Like Murrow, Cronkite was committed. Still, demands for independent media grew in the late 20th century because the public worried that media were influenced by government or corporate interests.

That sentiment is more front and center today than it has ever been with the explosion of mass media, such as television, newspapers, or Internet -based publications, that are free of influence by government or corporate interests. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Ford Foundation launched the National Educational Television Network (NET) to provide more educational & cultural programming nationwide.

In the 1970s, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) was born to further address the need for more independent, publicly owned . PBS was created to provide educational content and serve the public good, emphasizing non-commercial programming free from corporate and government control. In 1980, CNN launched as the first 24-hour cable news network.

While CNN evolved into what many describe as a “liberal media” outlet, FOX News was created to promote a more conservative-leaning perspective. Unfortunately, today both networks, cable and non-commercial media outlets, are seen as heavily biased.

Additionally, more viewers are turning to outlets that have emerged with the “social media” and “podcast revolution,” as social media giants like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have successfully competed with network and cable news, often termed mainstream or legacy media.

Today, for better or worse, the internet, social media, and other aspects of advanced technology in the era of Artificial Intelligence serve as multiple platforms for independent media. Some of today’s top independent media networks include international news outlets like Al Jazeera, BBC News, Democracy Now!, and ProPublica.

Other independent media is often distributed through online platforms, where controversial hosts and podcasts are immensely popular, including conservative pundits like Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, and Joe Rogan; progressive-leaning networks like The Meidas Touch; and former big-name cable news journalists like Jim Acosta, Mehdi Hasan, Don Lemon, and Joy Reid.

But what about independent media in a world of AI, , and podcast revolution?

08/26/2026

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MEMORIAL SPECIAL

WASN’T DOLLY REALLY REAL?

“Now she’s really real and everything she puts herself up to be!” was the verdict my grandmother bestowed upon .

It was a summer afternoon when school was over for me and my three brothers, one in elementary, another in junior high, and me about to begin high school. I believe we were watching The Mike Douglas Show, one of the top daytime variety shows in the 60s and 70s.

The guest wasn’t any Motown act that afternoon or the latest major Black star like Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross & The Supremes, Flip Wilson, or Diahann Carroll, whom my grandmother called “the colored lady with her own show who plays like she’s a nurse.” We were three inner-city kids growing up in the ghetto and were always pleased to see someone on television we could identify with.

Yet something different happened after Parton sang her song and sat down with Douglas for the usual banter, which sometimes involved discussions about their latest project, hits, and sometimes their background and daily activities. The room fell dead silent as all of our attention drifted to the television, where we were captivated by this platinum-blonde white lady who sang and spoke with her trademark accent.

I don’t recall the entire conversation from decades ago, but this woman, Dolly Parton, shared several things about her life on her way to stardom that we could definitely identify with. Although we were living in Baltimore at the time, a few years earlier we lived in what we called “the country,” where we bathed in an outhouse and walked on dirt roads that outnumbered the paved sidewalks.

She also had the sweetest voice and came across as someone with good manners who treated everyone with kindness. Doggone it!…when television was saturated with protests, sit-ins, cops and dogs attacking black people…this white woman even came across as if there wasn’t a mean streak in her body.

Our grandmother was our rock and guide, while my mother spent most of her time at work to “put food in our mouths and clothes on our backs,” as my grandmother often reminded us. Whatever Grandma says goes was the overriding sentiment, and we followed. She approved of Dolly Parton and let us know. If Dolly Parton was alright with our Grandma, she was alright with the rest of us colored folk.

When I heard of her passing yesterday, it hit me like a bolt of lightning. In all my years of watching her career progress from recordings and television to movies and more, I never read or heard anyone in the world or other universe say a single bad thing about Dolly Parton.

Many things can and will be said, but my Grandma summed it all up: Dolly Parton was really real!

08/24/2026

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EDUTAINMENT SPECIAL WEEKENDER

WHO WROTE THE SONGS?

When renowned songwriter Janie Bradford passed away at age 87, it brought to mind the huge, critical role songwriters played in the success of one of the greatest record companies and music makers worldwide.

However, a case can be made that many of the label's artists are the who gift us with , as they are indeed the heroes and heroines. When the words Motown and songwriters are uttered, the names Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder come to mind.

Many of us will think of the dynamic trio Holland, Dozier, and Holland, whose songs drove the meteoric rise of The Supremes. Yet, Bradford co-wrote with Founder Berry Gordy Motown’s first huge hit, “Money (That’s What I Want)”.

In addition to singer Barrett Strong’s hit recording of “Money,” the song was also recorded by The Beatles nd Rolling Stones. Bradford also wrote “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” which became a huge hit for The Temptations. Bradford’s passing also triggers this RIP offering to honor the many top Motown songwriters who have passed away.

They include Johnny Bristol and Harvey Fuqua, who wrote Someday We’ll Be Together, Diana Ross & The Supremes' last Number 1 hit, and songs for other top Motown acts; and Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson, who wrote Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and dozens of other hits for Motown artists and themselves.

Norman Whitfield is another iconic Motown songwriter. In addition to earlier hits “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg” and “Heard It Through The Grapevine”, he spearheaded “psychedelic soul” into Motown and took The Temptations to new heights with hits like “Cloud Nine,” “Ball of Confusion”, and Pappa Was A Rolling Stone”

Like Bradford, Nick Ashford, Johnny Bristol, Lamont Dozier, Harvey Fuqua, and Norman Whitfield are no longer with us in the flesh, but their , legacy, and contributions to and the world will live on forever.

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