It's been years since Johnny Carson left this world for that final commercial break, yet my body clock is still on Johnny Carson time. Each evening as the time approaches 10:35 a little internal body alarm goes off, alerting me to find a spot not far from the TV (there were no DVR's in those days). Somehow deep in the back of my irrational mind, I still believe the new guys like Jimmy Fallon are just summer replacement hosts and Johnny and Ed will come back in the new season.

It was 75 years ago in New York City that America's most beloved movie, "Casablanca," first was shown to American audiences. Since its release the movie has achieved iconic status, and would have no trouble being named as America's most beloved movie. What is it about this movie that so resonated with audiences, even today? Usually with classic movies you have all the top notch talent all working remarkably together like a well-run machine. Yet "Casablanca" was somewhat of a