Summary: Happy Anniversary to us as we celebrate our 25th Episode of Booth One! Sing along with the Flintstones as we toast a milestone in our podcast history. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKSkBsnfkFA">Sing Along Here</a><br> <br> As a token of this momentous occasion, Gary presents Roscoe with a "silver" quarter from the state commemorative collection, worth at most .25 cents. Don't spend it all in one place, Roscoe.<br> <br> It's a Gallimaufry show today (gal·li·mau·fry ɡaləˈmôfrē/noun: plural noun: gallimaufries 1. a jumble or medley of things. 2. a dish made of diced from minced meat, especially a hash or ragout), as Gary and Roscoe explore a variety of topical subjects and current trends.<br> <br> First, a thank you to Episode 24 guest Melanie Neilan <a target="_blank" href="http://www.steppenwolf.org/Plays-Events/productions/bio.aspx?id=640&crewId=2548">read bio</a> for being so gracious and entertaining. This is proving to be one of our most listened-to episodes. We're certain that this young actress has an amazing career ahead. And a touch back to the famous <a href="http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/exhibits/fairycastle/"></a>Fairy Castle of silent screen star <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sb7jo4KLyTo"></a> Colleen Moore.<br> <br> Roscoe and Gary pledge to make a field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry soon to view it in person.<br> <br> Our Sourpus Smithers pet peeves of the week include the outrageously wasteful length of CVS pharmacy receipts <a target="_blank" href="http://www.businessinsider.com/why-cvs-receipts-are-so-long-2014-11">read why</a>,<a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/why-cvs-receipts-are-so-long-2014-11"></a> and one-armed self check-out customers who can't seem the grasp the concept that two hands are quicker than one!<br> <br> A last goodbye to the Asian elephants of the Ringling Bros. circus. Officials announced that they will retire all the creatures by the end of May 2016, a full two years before previously promised. <a target="_blank" href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160111-ringling-elephants-retire/">read full story</a> So if you want to see these <a href="http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160111-ringling-elephants-retire/"></a>wonders of nature up close in performance, better hurry to your nearest arena and catch them while you can. Don't forget!<br> <br> Gary tells a sad story - for a change - of a shark trapped in a chlorinated pool in Florida. <a href="http://www.wbir.com/news/reward-offered-for-info-about-who-put-shark-in-pool/23684487"></a>Rescuers were likely too late to save the creature, who was placed in the pool by some hooligan youths. <a href="http://www.wbir.com/news/reward-offered-for-info-about-who-put-shark-in-pool/23684487">Full Story</a> Rewards have been offered and we hope they catch these vandals before they destroy another wild animal.<br> <br> Gary officially retires his Keys to the Carly segment this week, as the famed failed CEO and queen of the helmet hair has been relegated to the under card at the last 3 GOP debates. Farewell, dear Carlton S. It was fun while it lasted. We suspect this isn't the last we'll hear from Frau Fiorina.<br> <br> The Oscar race is heating up, with controversy and drama regarding the lack of diversity in the 20 acting nominations. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/28/movies/the-oscars-and-race-a-stir-over-rules-to-change-the-academy.html?ref=topics">NYT Story</a> Who's to blame and what can the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences do to better address the question of gender and racial diversity in the Oscar voting? <a href="http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/oscar-voter-academy-diversity-efforts-858817">Hollywood Reporter view</a><br> <br> Gary and Roscoe Around The Town features a look at some recent and current stage events including - the pre-Broadway Chicago tryout of the new...
