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  1. Flag excites students at Dug Gap ElementaryRead the original story

    Wednesday Nov 11 | Daily Citizen

    ... the ceremony noted that many famous individuals have served in the military including Wendy's restaurant founder Dave Thomas, comedian Bill Cosby, entertainer Elvis Presley and several U.S. presidents. More than 50 adults attended the ceremony, ...

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    Related Topix: US Military, US Navy, US Navy, US News, Dalton, GA

  2. It's not a high school diploma, but it's worth somethingRead the original story

    Nov 4, 2009 | MySanAntonio.com

    ... that counts." On average, despite high-profile examples of GED recipients such as Bill Cosby and Wendy's founder Dave Thomas, those who have the certificate fare slightly better than high school dropouts, but not as well as high school graduates. ...

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    Related Topix: Antonio, Alternative, Education Etc.

  3. Beloved hosers Bob and Doug return as cartoonRead the original story

    Apr 17, 2008 | Canada.com

    ... United States. Word of the planned Hosers-vs.-Homer assault on the American animation market follows news that Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis - the Ontario-born comedians who introduced Bob and Doug a generation ago to an instantly smitten Canada - ...

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    Related Topix: Animated TV, Entertainment, Television, Horror Movies, Little Shop of Horrors, Grace Under Fire, Comedy Movies, Comedy, Family, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Adventure, Musical Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Rick Moranis

  4. Paul Shaffer Plays DowntownRead the original story w/Photo

    Oct 22, 2009 | Blogdowntown

    ... Toronto production of "Godspell." The cast included Gilda Radner, Eugene Levy, Victor Graber, Martin Short and Dave Thomas, many of who later formed Second City Toronto (and later Second City Television). Then there was the one about of him doing ...

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    Related Topix: Paul Shaffer, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Saturday Night Live

  5. Beloved hosers Bob and Doug return as cartoonRead the original story

    Oct 13, 2009 | Ottawa Citizen

    ... United States. Word of the planned Hosers-vs.-Homer assault on the American animation market follows news that Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis - the Ontario-born comedians who introduced Bob and Doug a generation ago to an instantly smitten Canada - ...

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    Related Topix: Animated TV, Entertainment, Television, Horror Movies, Little Shop of Horrors, Grace Under Fire, Comedy Movies, Comedy, Family, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Adventure, Musical Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Rick Moranis

  6. Brotherly love, Thomas-styleRead the original story

    Oct 21, 2007 | Canada.com

    For legions of SCTV fans, Dave Thomas will always be known as one of the McKenzie brothers, a pair of beer-swilling hosers from the Great White North.

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    Related Topix: Durham, NC

  7. Emmy Countdown: Justin Timberlake, 'Emmylover'

    Sep 17, 2009 | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

    ... FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2008 file photo, actress Patricia Heaton poses for photographs after taping the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption's "10th Annual A Home for the Holidays," in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Gus Ruelas, file) ...

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    Related Topix: Emmy Awards, Entertainment, Television, Pop/Rock, Justin Timberlake, Comedy, Saturday Night Live

  8. Hosers foreverRead the original story

    Oct 22, 2007 | Canada.com

    ... place Tuesday at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. Tickets: $47 and $55 at Ticketmaster For legions of SCTV fans, Dave Thomas will always be known as one of the McKenzie brothers, a pair of beer-swilling hosers from the Great White North. So it's easy ...

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  9. Williams demands justiceRead the original story w/Photo

    Aug 6, 2009 | The Press On-Line

    ... but now has a desperate edge to it, even if it comes in just the second round. AUCKLAND: 15 Paul Williams, 14 Dave Thomas, 13 Teddy Stanaway, 12 Benson Stanley, 11 Winston Stanley, 10 Daniel Bowden, 9 Grayson Hart, 8 Peter Saili, 7 Onosai'i Auva'a, ...

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  10. Technology keeps TV toons topicalRead the original story

    Jul 31, 2009 | Variety

    ... be done, others are trying to bring topical humor to animated TV. Van Nuys-based Animax, founded by SCTV alum Dave Thomas, is getting ready to deliver its new animation/sketch-comedy series "Popzilla," tentatively slated for a Thursday slot on MTV ...

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    Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Los Angeles, CA, Van Nuys, CA

  11. as Seen on TV: Walter Cronkite 2x4Read the original story w/Photo

    Jul 27, 2009 | Inner Toob

    ... hog-tied by Idi Amin. He even did some peyote in a sketch that spoofed the movie 'Altered States'. In 1981, Dave Thomas of 'SCTV' appeared on 'SNL' during which he also played Uncle Walter. My memory is foggy on this, but apparently he critiqued ...

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    Related Topix: Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Saturday Night Live, Bill Murray

  12. Read Full ArticleRead the original story

    Jul 20, 2009 | Adweek

    LOS ANGELES When one mentions the name Dave Thomas in relation to advertising, we think of the late Wendy's founder, who had a penchant for starring in ads for his fast-food chain -- not the Bob and Doug McKenzie guy.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  13. Q&A: Dave ThomasRead the original story

    Jul 19, 2009 | Technology Marketing

    LOS ANGELES When one mentions the name Dave Thomas in relation to advertising, we think of the late Wendy's founder, who had a penchant for starring in ads for his fast-food chain -- not the Bob and Doug McKenzie guy.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Sports Etc.

  14. 'Billie Jean': Steve Martin versionRead the original story

    Jul 4, 2009 | Entertainment Weekly

    ... New Show lasted only one season, was produced by Saturday Night Live 's Lorne Michaels, featured SCTV vets like Dave Thomas (who appears in the video above) and Catherine O'Hara, and, in an odd coincidence, featured guest spots from Jeff Goldblum, ...

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    Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Drama Movies, Pennies from Heaven, Musical Movies, Vocal, Steve Martin, Black Entertainment, Pop/Rock, Michael Jackson, Music, Entertainment

  15. Misunderstood Masterpieces 6.23.09: Club Paradise

    Jun 23, 2009 | 411mania.com

    ... of talented performers to the world of entertainment, such as John Candy, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, and Dave Thomas , among others. One of the most interesting aspects of the stars of SCTV is that, after the show's end in 1984, many of the ...

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    Related Topix: Short, Comedy Movies, Vacation, Drama Movies, Adventure, Chicago, Comedy, Entertainment, Television, Saturday Night Live, John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, Movies