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52. Right now I will drop whatever I am doing to watch Caitlin Clark play basketball

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Tue Dec 26, 2023, 03:06 PM

Dec 2023

As for entertainers it changes day to day, but John Goodman and George Carlin are way up there.

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Who is your favorite entertainer--can be actor, actress, singer, comedian. dancer. etc? [View all] debm55 Dec 2023 OP

Easy BigOleDummy Dec 2023 #1

Two excellent choices TY debm55 Dec 2023 #3

Best ever! maccafan Dec 2023 #2

Very good choice, Thank you debm55 Dec 2023 #4

Actor, Robert DeNiro, singer, Ozzy Osbourne. Elessar Zappa Dec 2023 #5

Great choices ElessarZappa debm55 Dec 2023 #6

Brad Pitt and Tom Jones. Polly Hennessey Dec 2023 #7

I watched a very young Brad Pitt movie over the weekend. It was about three brothers, God was he beautiful. debm55 Dec 2023 #8

I saw Tom Jones in person leftieNanner Dec 2023 #42

Did the women throw their panties at him? We used to laugh when they did that on television. debm55 Dec 2023 #43

Anyone who beats Djokovic. Nt spooky3 Dec 2023 #9

Not familiar with him sorry, But I am glad you shared with us so we can google him debm55 Dec 2023 #12

Novak Djokovic is a tennis star. Jeebo Dec 2023 #24

Now I remember, and connect him with the Covid shots. Thank you, knew the name and when you said about the shots , I debm55 Dec 2023 #29

Now I remember, and connect him with the Covid shots. Thank you, knew the name and when you said about the shots , I debm55 Dec 2023 #30

You and I are on the same wave-length. LoisB Dec 2023 #33

John Denver oregonjen Dec 2023 #10

Agree, Ford was soo sexy and his acting skills not that bad, I have liked him since Star Wars too. debm55 Dec 2023 #11

Loved John Denver-fun songs, dancing songs, romantic songs. debm55 Dec 2023 #13

Actor: Tied between Al Pacino and Dustin Hoffman... Jrose Dec 2023 #14

Agree. Just saw the movie about Bernstein. He was fabulous. I remember watching his after school symphonies after debm55 Dec 2023 #20

Neil Diamond was the first entertainer I really liked, not influenced by my parents. CrispyQ Dec 2023 #15

CrispyQ, loved his music and both parents and kids could enjoy. Cherry, Cherry was a favorite of mine. debm55 Dec 2023 #21

Solitary Man was one of Johnny Cash's favorite songs. blm Dec 2023 #51

John Lennon OLDMDDEM Dec 2023 #16

Wonderful, singer, writer and pacifist. Miss him. debm55 Dec 2023 #22

Me too!.. He was the best. OLDMDDEM Dec 2023 #47

Yep. John Lennon's death was one of the big losses of the 20th century. calimary Dec 2023 #58

I fee l like you do. OLDMDDEM Dec 2023 #65

John Lennon for me too...and I'd Upthevibe Dec 2023 #71

Mine are.... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2023 #17

I agree with all. They are all the top of their chosen fields. Thank you for sharing with us. debm55 Dec 2023 #25

Ludwig van Beethoven Jeebo Dec 2023 #18

Jeebo, wonderful post and picks of your favorites. They are the tops. Thank you for sharing your group. debm55 Dec 2023 #27

Rachel Bloom is my favorite comedienne UniqueUserName Dec 2023 #19

I used the You Tube links, Yes, somewhat risque but funny. debm55 Dec 2023 #31

A few of my favorites: Niagara Dec 2023 #23

Great Choices. I have to add Brad Cooper into my actors. Love him debm55 Dec 2023 #35

Can't believe no one mentions Meryl Streep. tblue37 Dec 2023 #46

I think some posters mentioned her below. I love Meryl and the parts in movies she has played. debm55 Dec 2023 #53

Singers: Niagara Dec 2023 #26

All your choices are great. Thank you for sharing with use. debm55 Dec 2023 #36

Robert Downey Jr. OldBaldy1701E Dec 2023 #28

I sometimes enjoy character actors also, I feel their job is harder. Thank you for your post of actors. debm55 Dec 2023 #37

Actor: Harrison Ford Bayard Dec 2023 #32

Yes, to all three for me too. Thank you for your choices. debm55 Dec 2023 #38

Hugh Jackman DelMar dem Dec 2023 #34

Love Hugh Jackman and his versatility in singing, acting and dance. Have you ever seen him in Oklahoma? It was a joy to debm55 Dec 2023 #39

Judy Garland for her versatility Raven123 Dec 2023 #40

Absolutely a wonderful list of multitalented performers. Wish we had more like that today. I so enjoyed reading through debm55 Dec 2023 #41

In music, Steven Wilson. In acting David Tennant Ferrets are Cool Dec 2023 #44

Thank you Ferrets are Cool, Great choices on both counts. debm55 Dec 2023 #45

All that talent in one person? PJMcK Dec 2023 #48

I think I worded the title of the OP incorrectly.. I should have put the word or. It is what it is. I agree with you debm55 Dec 2023 #50

All good! PJMcK Dec 2023 #66

Gordon Lightfoot. Sneederbunk Dec 2023 #49

Right now I will drop whatever I am doing to watch Caitlin Clark play basketball rurallib Dec 2023 #52

Miss George Carlin, loved his routines. debm55 Dec 2023 #54

made a person think rurallib Dec 2023 #61

Meryl Streep reigns supreme in my estimation. There is just no one like her in talent and versatility. CTyankee Dec 2023 #55

Very true, she is so talented debm55 Dec 2023 #56

Prince beaglelover Dec 2023 #57

He was a great all around entertainer. Miss him debm55 Dec 2023 #59

My choices. Different Drummer Dec 2023 #60

Great list Different Drummer. I agree with alot of your selections. Thank you for posting. I enjoyed reading . debm55 Dec 2023 #62

David Bowie IcyPeas Dec 2023 #63

Miss David Bowie and the many changes he went through with his music and style. Both were unique. debm55 Dec 2023 #64

No longer with us: Auggie Dec 2023 #67

Great post, Thank you, Auggie. debm55 Dec 2023 #69

Male musician - Bruce Springsteen; Female musician - Joan Baez RandomNumbers Dec 2023 #68

Thank you, RandomNumbers. debm55 Dec 2023 #70