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23 Reasons to Love My Readers
Today on Alphabet City: As the countdown to the new Poptimistic blog begins, Jon Paul looks back at the 23 Most Popular Alphabet City Posts of 2010. Thank you to the thousands of readers from around the globe who have … Continue reading
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A pOptimistic Christmas Note
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s Christmas note announces the end of the ABCityblog sitcom as we know it, but the launch of a new pOptimistic network. Receiving Christmas cards is one of my great holiday joys. I’m not one … Continue reading
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Gave a Kid a Break
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul fondly recalls PageSix Richard Johnson’s role in his early career. News broke yesterday that Richard Johnson, the cheeky editor of legendary gossip column PageSix for the past 25 years, is loading up his truck … Continue reading
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Beantown Book Tour
Today on Alphabet City: On book tour, Jon Paul takes Boston by storm. I took it as a good omen when Vanessa Williams was in my room at Kimpton’s Nine Zero hotel in Boston. After all, Tyra had accompanied me … Continue reading
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Gary Does Dallas
Gary Does Dallas Today on Alphabet City: JP’s alter ego Gary Tyler Moore does Dallas in a Big Way. Guest star: Tyra Banks (sort of) Viewer programming note: Special Alphabet City tweeting project—follow #ABCity Homecoming trips to Big D are … Continue reading
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Reviews Are In!
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul solicits criticism from his fans. The reviews are in! Well, not yet, actually. That’s where you come in. Alphabet City: My So-Called Sitcom Life is recruiting “citizen book critics” to post some comments on … Continue reading
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Trouble in Tyra-dise
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul develops intestinal distress watching his Tyra “revelations”spread like Internet wildfire. In true Texas tradition, yesterday featured the Good, the Bad and The Ugly. The Good. Very Good. Thanks to my interview with fellow Texan … Continue reading
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Bold Face Name (Again)
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul lands in PageSix gossip column (again) thanks to revelations about a supermodel. Guest star: Tyra Banks (sort of). Readers of Alphabet City: My So-Called Sitcom life might remember that in Episode 4 the famous … Continue reading
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Ding-Dong: Alphabet City calling!
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul calls out for help as he gets ready to crisscross the country pedaling his wares. Alphabet City is recruiting dozens of friends and fans for a seriously fun mission—hosting Alphabet City Book Club House … Continue reading
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Loving Dick (Tracy)
Today on Alphabet City: Jon Paul’s love of Dick (Tracy) reminds him of his Turkey cliffhanger with Tyra Banks. New Excerpt Available. A good, dramatic cliffhanger has always had a special place in my heart. I was reminded of this … Continue reading
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