Today is the birthday of the 31st president of the United States: Herbert Clark Hoover. Hoover was a one term president who was blamed unfairly for "The Great Depression" but like Jimmy Carter after him became one of the finest ex-presidents of this country, bar none ever! It is abundantly clear that had the depression been delayed by just three years, the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt would never have been possible. Sometimes during our fame years, we strike out and are blamed for things we should never be blamed for. Jimmy Carter suffered the same things when he was blamed for the failure of the rescue of the Iranian hostages back in 1979. Poor Mr. Hoover was the subject of so many jokes. The great radio announcer, Harry Von Zell (who announced for George Burns and Gracie Allen) actually went on the air one night announcing the ex-president "And now, ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce to you "Mr. Hoover-Heever" Poor Harry-- that mistake followed him for years. Hoover lived until the age of ninety and served on many committees and federal projects. I was dismayed to discover a new piece of art unveiled today at the New York Museum of Sex-- why do a museum of sex anyway. Well, at any rate I've decided to show it off here. Happy 78th birthday to Mr. Eddie Fisher ("Oh My Pa Pa) and ("The Games That Lovers Play") among others. He of course was married to both Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor. He created quite a scandal in his day, but he sure had a wonderful voice. Also Happy birthday to actress Rhona Flemming. Rhonda believe it or not turns eighty-three years young today. Well off to work and a meeting in Beverly Hills. I sure hope IO can find a parking spot.