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    Field of Dreams

    John Wilson's story is straight out of Hollywood. It's a story of personal redemption and hope for us all; a story of struggle and triumph played out in jails, hospitals and finally -- on a baseball field.

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    Today's Buzz: Jan. 18

    We've put on a fresh pot of our GB News Brew. Check inside for breaking news about two pop culture icons who have died.


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    Lucy Dettmer

    Lucy Dettmer is such a great tennis player that she receives free rackets, strings and shoes from a corporate sponsor. The 86-year-old Masters Tennis has even played against Regis Philbin.


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    Actor James Garner Suffers Stroke

    Garner, an Oscar nominee for "Murphy's Romance" and star of TV shows including "Maverick" and "The Rockford Files," turned 80 in April.


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    Tom Bosley

    Tom Bosley is one of the greatest TV dads of all time. He played Howard Cunningham, Richie's father, on "Happy Days" and now he's a real life grandfather.


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    Draggin' 'Cross the U.S.A.

    We're hanging out with Roger McGuinn, and he tells us a story about a little-known song he once played for a group of astronauts. Roger grabs his guitar, and voila! Another GB exclusive.

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    Tiny Caizel

    Tiny Caizel is a big-time athlete with a small name.


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    Monte Irvin

    Baseball great Monte Irvin was initially tapped to be the first black player to break the color barrier.


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    Ken Mitchell

    A former pro athlete with two new knees climbs Mount Everest.


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    Cy Peachy

    Cy Peachy, a lifelong golfer, got to live his dream by playing in a tournament against golfing greats Arnold Palmer and Gary Player.


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    Bob Rafkin

    Woodworker and musician Bob Rafkin has chosen the path less traveled in his life and career.


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    Marjorie Thompson

    Marjorie Thompson had her passions and goals, but life had other plans for her. She accomplished a lot many can't say they have, but Thompson still yearned for more.


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    Camilla McGuinn- Roadie Report 25

    Saturday, April 28, 2007 Roadie Report 25- Jim McGuinn with Bobby Darin, Art & Paul, Judy Collins, Dion and John Sebastian in Greenwich Village in 1963 by Camilla McGuinn It was a summer’s morning in 1963 when Jim McGuinn stood looking up at the...

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    Doris Roberts

    Five-time Emmy Award-winning actress Doris Roberts has a love-hate relationship with Hollywood. She loves to work, but she hates ongoing ageism in the industry.


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    Camilla's Roadie Report - 30 Years Together

    Thirty years have passed and we have hardly noticed. Our life together has been filled with love, some hot water, some cold water, a wee bit of tepid water and a whole bunch of adventures. We were packing again for another adventure. Another opportunity...

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    These Girls Have Game

    Debra Smith found a way to fulfill her dream and give every "girl" the chance to go to summer camp.


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    Brownie Wise-The Original Tupperware Lady

    Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...

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    Gram Parsons

    Ever since his early death, the legend of Florida’s Cosmic Cowboy, country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, has overshadowed his considerable talent and musical legacy. Parsons left his mark across the Sunshine State, from his boyhood home in Winter Haven...

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    Memories of the Byrds as told to Camilla McGuinn

    In July 2005, I wrote the first "Roadie Report" for Roger's web page. I wasn't sure I wanted this personal road diary to come under scrutiny of the world, but several different prompts set me to writing. After a few BLOG entries, I received an email from...

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    Art Linkletter's Son and Inspiration Dies

    Jack Linkletter, the inspiration for his father's hit show, "Kids Say the Darndest Things," has died. Growing Bolder recently talked to Art about what his son said that spawned a huge hit.


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    Mom, Daughter Bonding at Top of World

    Talk about taking their mother-daughter relationship to a whole new level! Two Aussies have become the first mother-daughter team to reach the top of Mount Everest.


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    A Legend of Stage and Screen

    Julie Andrews has had a legendary career; from movies and television to Broadway musicals, and now, she's an acclaimed author.


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    Who's The Greatest Ever?

    If you're looking for inspiration to get off the couch – look no further. GrowingBolder.com has the world's greatest collection of interviews with amazing Masters Athletes. But who is the best over-40 athlete of all time?


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    Sir Edmund Hillary Dies at 88

    Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealander beekeeper who was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest, has died. His brave act has inspired countless others to reach for the heights. We introduce you to three courageous climbers.


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    Fast Forwards -- Three Scenes - One Important Message

    People sure stay busy trying to cheat us, don't they? Here's three stories from real life making the rounds on the Internet today. A good lesson for us all about watching our credit cards


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    The Climb of a Lifetime

    Many try -- not all succeed. But it seems that these days, the biggest names in mountain climbing are people over the age of 50! In fact, a group of 70-year-olds is hoping to smash the record for climbing Mount Everest.


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    Roadie Report 32 -By Camilla McGuinn

    Growing Bolder Note: This a fabulous 2007 wrap-up written by Roger McGuinn's wife Camilla. As always, it's a fascinating tale that starts in the present and occasionally "timeshifts" to add context to the present. October 10, 2007: Roger was...

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    How is your life is different than your parent's lives were when they were your age?

    Each week, Growing Bolder asks top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting our lives.


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    What Motivated You To Pursue Your Course In Life?

    Each week, Growing Bolder will ask top leaders, thinkers, writers, life coaches, entertainers and role models to weigh in on issues affecting your life.



 

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