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“CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries. Each episode of Mobituaries covers his favorite dearly departed people and things, from the 'Latin Lover' who redefined Hollywood masculinity in the 1920s to the TV dog who introduced kids to literature in the 1990s. Every Wednesday, hear fresh takes on famous legacies and uncover people worthy of their overdue moment in the spotlight. Even if you know the names, you’ve never understood why they matter until now!
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When Andrew Lloyd Webber’s original Broadway production of the musical Cats premiered in 1982, a young dancer named Timothy Scott was just entering his prime. Cast in the role of Mr. Mistoffelees, he left audiences (including a young Mo) spellbound with an acrobatic dancing that seemed to defy physics. But before the end of the decade, Scott was a …
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Before his name became synonymous with treason, Benedict Arnold was a bonafide hero of the American Revolutionary War. At critical moments Arnold inspired the Patriots with his grit and determination and earned the admiration of George Washington. Despite his popularity and battlefield prowess, Benedict Arnold eventually broke bad. Mo talks with au…
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The banana we eat today is not the same kind our grandparents grew up eating. Today’s variety, called the Cavendish, is generally regarded as the bland successor to the richer tasting Gros Michel (French for “Big Mike”) of yesteryear. But when a deadly fungus ravaged the Gros Michel in the mid-20th century, the banana barons had no choice but to ma…
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At one of the most dangerous moments in the Cold War, an ordinary 5th grade girl from Maine wrote to the leader of the Soviet Union with a simple plea for peace. When he wrote back with an invitation to visit the Soviet Union in the summer of 1982, it became an international news story and one of the most improbable peace missions of the era. Mo te…
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We love historical “Firsts” so much that we end up ignoring the people who come right after them. But without these runners-up, the trailblazers are just one-offs or oddities––instead of the beginning of big change. Mo celebrates the Black baseball great who joined the major leagues just eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson, the second American woman…
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Fans of Broadway and Barbra Streisand probably know the name Fanny Brice as the woman who refuses to let anyone rain on her parade in the beloved musical "Funny Girl." But the real Fanny Brice, the original funny girl, was a trailblazing Jewish comedian, who lit up Broadway and created one of the most famous characters on radio. Mo looks back at Fa…
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Mo goes behind the scenes of season 3 of Mobituaries with the host of The Takeout, Major Garrett. They share a delicious meal and dig into the highlights of Mobits’ history and the complexity behind why people and things deserve a second look at their lives. Hear a sneak peek into the upcoming stories of season 3 and Major’s very own recommendation…
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Mo’s deep appreciation for our less-remembered presidents led him to purchase a giant bust of Grover Cleveland, which has dominated his living room for over 20 years. But when the New York Times questioned the bust’s identity, it set in motion a quest, culminating in an appearance by Mo and his bust on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow. Producer Adam Monahan…
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The frenzy Rudolph Valentino caused in life was matched only by the pandemonium unleashed when he died at age 31. With his brooding good looks and vulnerability, he and the other "Latin Lovers" that followed redefined the leading man. Mo also recounts the triumphant and tragic story of superstar Ramon Novarro and talks with TV star Lorenzo Lamas ab…
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It's hard to imagine childhood without the classic cartoon characters June Foray gave voice to: Little Cindy Lou Who from The Grinch, Granny from the Sylvester and Tweety cartoons, Rocky the Flying Squirrel, Natasha Fatale, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi's villainous cobra. June Foray even provided the voice of the Chatty Cathy doll. Mo talks with Nancy Cartwrig…
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1967 was a big year for marriage in America. The Supreme Court's ruling in Loving v. Virginia overturned bans on interracial marriage in 16 states. The movie Guess Who's Coming to Dinner starred Sidney Poitier as a Black doctor engaged to a white woman. And in the middle of it all, Peggy Rusk and Guy Smith, a very private couple who made the cover …
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What’s in a name…that makes it popular to one generation, and downright ugly to the next? From "Bertha" and "Layla" to "Reagan" and "Katrina," history shows us that politics, pop songs and news events all play roles in sending baby names skyrocketing or plunging in the rankings. Mo (short for "Maurice"!) returns to his elementary school to speak wi…
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In the 1990s, PBS introduced young audiences to a canine star like none other: a Jack Russell terrier who imagined himself as characters from classic works of literature. The show was called Wishbone. Today there's a whole generation of adults who were first weaned on Mark Twain, the legend of Faust or the Greek epics through this series. Wishbone …
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The utter sincerity of his songs ("Country Roads," "Rocky Mountain High") endeared John Denver to fans worldwide and helped make him one of the biggest stars of the 1970s. But the easy-mannered mountaineer with the dutch boy haircut and granny glasses was often dismissed as shallow or corny. The longing in Denver’s voice was real, though, and twent…
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Mo Rocca’s long love of obituaries returns for a third season. Mo looks to celebrate the dearly departed people (and things) of the past who have long intrigued him— this season explores the most intriguing history from TV’s most beloved dog to the woman of a thousand voices. Hear fresh takes on these famous legacies and why they deserve a moment i…
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Let's talk about how we can still achieve our goals in 2020 and make the most out of the year In this episode, ✨My tips: how to make the most out of 2020 ✨goal setting ✨how to live your best life For more high vibes: https://www.instagram.com/thestepbysteppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/chelsrocca/hav…
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Let's talk about how we can start taking more action and be more productive In this episode, ✨health update ✨how to create momentum ✨4 tips you can use daily to achieve your goals For more high vibes: https://www.instagram.com/thestepbysteppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/chelsrocca/havChelsea tarafından oluşturuldu
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Let's talk about how we can live a more sustainable life In this episode we cover ✨why sustainability is important ✨where to start ✨advice for sustainability on a budget ✨negative effects of fast fashion ✨how to shop sustainable Download your FREE step-by-step guide to sustainability here:https://www.chelsrocca.com/shop/step-by-step-guide-to-sustai…
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Let's talk about how we can work with the full moon 🌕 In this episode we cover ✨how you can use simply start working with the full moon ✨signs from the universe ✨ how you can use this moon phase to let go & release ✨ forgiveness ritual Found this podcast interesting listen to this one next:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep-8-moon-magic-manif…
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Let's talk about how I manifest with the new moon 🌑 Download my FREE new moon step-by-step guide here: https://www.chelsrocca.com/blog For my high vibes: https://www.instagram.com/thestepbysteppodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/chelsrocca/havChelsea tarafından oluşturuldu
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Lets talk about what I've learned so far during COVID-19 + lockdown as well as share what you guys have learned and some positives. This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next level in all things health, fitness, mastering your mindset, and creating your dream life th…
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Welcome Back In this episode, I talk about what I'm grateful for and why practicing gratitude daily is so important and also my tips to overcoming burn out This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next level in all things health, fitness, mastering your mindset and crea…
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In this episode, I talk about how I shift my energy and my mindset when I'm having a "bad" day as well as the universe and in particular the universe having your back and why everything in your life is happening for you This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next leve…
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In this episode i talk all things goal setting and in particular what my monthly planning session looks like + how you can use my 3 strategies to achieve your goals This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next level in all things health, fitness, mastering your mindset…
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In this episode i share with you the 10 healthy habits i do daily that has TRANSFORMED my life. i also share how you can implement habits of your own and actually stick to them long term. This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next level in all things health, fitness,…
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In this episode we chat all things limiting beliefs. This episode is super raw and real as i share with you my biggest limiting beliefs and how i have overcome them as well as my experience with imposter syndrome. This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next level in a…
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In this episode i share with you my journey and how i TRANSFORMED my life from #WILD UNHEALTHY TEENAGER to #FITSPO BOSS BABE through personal development, Healthy habits and of course my health & fitness journey. This podcast will guide you through the step by step process to a purposeful life so If your ready to take things to the next level in al…
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For a few decades the station wagon was as central to the American Dream as the white picket fence and the basketball hoop in the driveway. It was the quintessential family car. And really, who didn’t want to ride in the “way back”? This special episode comes from the audiobook edition of MOBITUARIES. You can learn more here: http://bit.ly/MoAudio.…
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Anna May Wong wasn't supposed to be in the movies. Her laundryman father was dead set against it. And Hollywood preferred white actors in "yellow face" for Asian characters. But Wong knew what she wanted. With her talent, beauty and tenacity, she ran a gauntlet of social and legal obstacles to become Hollywood's very first Chinese-American star. Mo…
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In a Mobits first, Mo takes the show on the road! Mo shares his love of obituaries; investigates why we confuse certain dead celebrities; and interviews former New York Times obituary writer Margalit Fox about what it's like to write about the dead for a living. This episode was recorded in Asbury Park, NJ and Fairfield, CT. See Privacy Policy at h…
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Fred Armisen joins Mo to pay tribute to legendary bandleader and TV host, Lawrence Welk. Welk was another victim of television's Rural Purge of the early 1970s, when his long running musical variety show was canceled by ABC after his audience was deemed too old. But Welk did not go quietly. He defied the critics, bringing his show back to life on h…
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