Coney Island
January 11, 2010 by Bald Punk
Filed under Everything Else, Video
(Coney Island in the 1940′s) I couldn’t find any footage from the Ric Burns documentary on Coney Island(1991). So instead I decided to put up a few related clips I found on YouTube. But if you have a chance, check out that film. I absolutely loved it. Al Lewis, Grandpa from The Munster’s, makes an appearance. It’s [...]
The Sidewalks of New York
January 6, 2010 by Bald Punk
Filed under Everything Else, Video
(Photo by Bald Punk – 5th Avenue & 13th Street) “The Sidewalks of New York” is a song that was written in the 1890′s by lyricist James W. Blake and composer, Charles B. Lawlor. Here is a segement from New York: A Documentary Film, where the song was featured. It is sung by actor Robert Sean Leonard. [...]
New York: A Documentary Film
January 4, 2010 by Bald Punk
Filed under Everything Else, Video
(Opening segment of New York: A Documentary Film) Directed by Ric Burns (Ken’s brother), New York: A Documentary Film is a must see for historians, documentary film buffs, and those interested in NYC. The 14-hour PBS miniseries is quite simply my favorite film. I bought the DVD boxset years ago and it’s still a long way from being [...]