50 years ago today, March 15, 1972 Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Godfather I” premiered in theaters across the USA.

- It featured the most shocking horse-in-a-bed-scene on film since Wilbur and his wife Connie let Mr. Ed sleep with them one night. Everything went fine until Wilbur woke up and kicked Mr. Ed out of bed for trying to horse around with his wife. (Bada Bing… Bada boom).

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Today is March 15th - The Ides of March - The day Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group Senators in 44 B.C. I don’t know if anyone in the Russian Government reads this blog… but I thought they might find that interesting. Ya know. I’m just sayin…

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Dolly Parton asked the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to remove her name from this years list of possible inductees because, having never recorded a Rock and Roll song, she doesn’t feel she deserves the honor.

- But I’m bettin’ if Dolly does put out some Rock… it’ll be a Double Album.

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Prince Harry is being accused of “Snubbing" the Queen after he decided to skip Prince Phillip's memorial at the end of this month over issues with his security team.

- And by “Issues with his security team” they mean “Meghan said he can’t go”.

- You know the difference between The Royal Family and Harry? The Royal Family Jewels are in the Tower of London. Harry’s are in Meghan’s purse.

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Scientists say that ocean Octopuses are increasingly using pieces of “Ocean trash” as shelter.

- It’s not ideal, but it’s cheaper than buying an “Ocean View Condo” which they say costs “Eight arms and a leg”.

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A new study found that dancing is GOOD FOR MENS’ MASCULINITY… and helps guys express themselves physically, feel more confident about their bodies and makes them more relaxed when discussing life’s most important questions.

- During all of the wedding receptions for my six daughters… we always did the “YMCA”… including my Dad - who lived to be 96. So I guess the research could be true!

- In the interest of full disclosure, I should note that we had six lovely daughters……. And paid for EIGHT lovely weddings.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Wednesday!

-Dick