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Emmanuel Lewis: The Antigary

By Smaktakula Diminutive former child stars Emmanuel Lewis and Gary Coleman are often mentioned in the same sentence. At first glance, the similarities seem obvious: both were stunted African-American Eighties sitcom stars prized for their cuteness. And when their respective … Continue reading

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Diff’rent Strokes Curse Remains With Work Undone

By Smaktakula Diff’rent Strokes proved an instant hit with TV audiences in September of 1978.  The Norman Lear sitcom about Harlem orphans falling into the lap of luxury was anchored by veteran stage actor Conrad Bain, and featured promising child … Continue reading

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For Reals: The Best of Promethean Times!

By the Promethean Times Editorial Staff In which we present a few of  our favorite Promethean Times’ features. We hope you’ll enjoy as well. ∞ T. Humor: Our readers know that humor is near and dear to our hearts. In the following post, … Continue reading

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Black Widow Living In Well-Deserved Squalor

By Smaktakula Fans of Schadenfreude were thrilled by the news that Shannon Price, best known for her half-marriage with half-man Gary Coleman, is living like a filthy animal.  In Utah!  It seems that the unrepentant black widow still resides in … Continue reading

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Haimster And Coleman’s Academy Awards Snub

By Smaktakula Hollywood was cruel to young actors Gary Coleman and Corey Haim, using and discarding them like snotty tissue.  That both men died long before their time is a testament to this contemptuous neglect.  But where many marginally talented … Continue reading

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Not What You Were Looking For?

By Smaktakula We would like to believe that of the nearly 800,000 hits* Promethean Times receives daily, each is a reader who set out specifically to find us.  Of course, this is sometimes not the case. Here are some of the keywords (noted by boldface) used … Continue reading

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Shannon Price Is A Cooze

Nothing ad hominem about it . . .           . . . Ms. Price let her husband die.  As such, our vulgarity is germane to the discussion.        Even if this unrepentant black widow never sees a courtroom for her deeds, she’s doomed to … Continue reading

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Gary Coleman’s Widow Took Some Time To Get Her Shit Together Before Giving Aid To Dying Husband

Not since Cathy Smith served John Belushi his last speedball has a woman been responsible for singlehandedly robbing the world of so much talent. Shannon Price, who claims to be Gary Coleman’s wife (Coleman’s lawyer claims the couple was divorced at the time of the … Continue reading

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Another Shining Light Extinguished Too Soon

Gary Coleman is dead at 42. Too soon after Corey, man.  Too soon. Thisiswhatimtalkingboutwillis: Diff’rent Strokes Star Gary Coleman Dies at 42 : People.com.

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