Mary Frann

Dick and Joanna Loudon leave the hustle and bustle of NYC to run a quaint inn in Vermont, but the quirky locals and staff make for hilarious hijinks. Starring Bob Newhart as the dry-witted Dick, and featuring a memorable cast of characters, Newhart is a beloved sitcom that will have you laughing out loud.

"Like sands through the hourglass... so are the Days of Our Lives". These words, spoken by late cast member Macdonald Carey, open every episode of this daytime drama, chronicaling the trials and tribulations of the citizens of the fictional city of Salem.

Since it's inception in 1952, the Miss Universe Pageant has given the world's most beautiful women from more than 80 countries something to vie for. Usually held in a different city each year, the live event spotlights contestants' performances in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Along with the coveted title, one lucky winner wins a contract with the Miss Universe Organisation and the use of an apartment in Trump Tower in New York City. For one year Miss Universe travels the world to raise awareness of AIDS, stress the importance of disease control, and to spread a general message of peace.

The Miss USA beauty contest has been held annually since 1952 to pick the United States entrant in the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss Universe Organization operates both pageants, as well as Miss Teen USA.