Encyclopedia Dubuque
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'''2000''' Happy Accidents (film) "Sam," played by Vincent D'Onofrio, tells "Ruby," played by Marisa Tomei that he has traveled back in time from May 8, 2439--starting in Dubuque, Iowa, "on the Atlantic Coast. (2) | '''2000''' Happy Accidents (film) "Sam," played by Vincent D'Onofrio, tells "Ruby," played by Marisa Tomei that he has traveled back in time from May 8, 2439--starting in Dubuque, Iowa, "on the Atlantic Coast. (2) | ||
[[Image:clooney.png|left|thumb|250px|George Clooney]]'''2009''': "Up in the Air" (motion picture) | [[Image:clooney.png|left|thumb|250px|George Clooney]]'''2009''': "Up in the Air" (motion picture) "Ryan Bingham" (George Clooney) achieves his goal of reaching 10 million air miles over Dubuque, Iowa. | ||
'''2012''': "The Bachelor" (television program) | '''2012''': "The Bachelor" (television program) | ||
Revision as of 17:17, 8 March 2024
DUBUQUE (mentioned in television/movies/book titles etc.)
1928: BACK IN OLD DUBUQUE. This was a show tune from a musical in 1928.
1967: DUBUQUE BLUES (SONG) In 1967 “The Association,” one of the 1960s most popular bands, performed in the Locust Street Parking Ramp at a teen dance. Jules Alexander, a member of the band, wrote the tune that was released on an album in 1969. The song sold well locally, but never achieved nationwide popularity. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP9Fz69Yin0
1980: "The Lady From Dubuque" by Edward Albee premiered on Broadway and ran for twelve performances.
1984 "Murder, She Wrote" (television series) Dubuque is mentioned in the first episode. (1)
1999: DUBUQUE (SONG). In 1999 George Winston released the album "PLAINS YEAR." On track 1 is the piece "Dubuque," another musical tribute for Dubuque by a nationally recognized musical group. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdXgvOdJhKI
2000 Happy Accidents (film) "Sam," played by Vincent D'Onofrio, tells "Ruby," played by Marisa Tomei that he has traveled back in time from May 8, 2439--starting in Dubuque, Iowa, "on the Atlantic Coast. (2)
2009: "Up in the Air" (motion picture) "Ryan Bingham" (George Clooney) achieves his goal of reaching 10 million air miles over Dubuque, Iowa.
2012: "The Bachelor" (television program) Long speculation ended on March 9, 2015 when Arlington, Iowa farmer, Chris Soules known as "Prince Farming" to his fans chose Whitney over Becca to be his soulmate. The three-hour finale featured scenes of the JULIEN DUBUQUE BRIDGE, the TOWN CLOCK and HOTEL JULIEN DUBUQUE.
December 9, 2018: "Saturday Night Live. Dubuque was the topic on "Weekend Review," a popular segment on "Saturday Night Live." Actress Aidy Bryant appearing as "Carrie Krum," a seventh grade travel expert, informed host Michael Che that Dubuque is a “can’t-miss” destination.
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Source:
1. Uzel, Jon, email, February 5, 2022
2. Alec Bauer