That Was The Year That Was
January, 1981
An actors' walkout hit TV.Involved was every star.It raised the threat we'd never knowWhich striker shot J.R.The plight of reborn Jimmy madeSome skeptics say it's sillyTo be born twice if in each lifeYou're stuck with Brother Billy.The Boston Marathon's a grind,But not for Miss Ruiz,Who found that starting near the endMakes winning it a breeze.A hot day's polo felled Prince Charles.He took a count of ten,Recalling words once spoke aboutMad dogs and Englishmen.With party leaders and men of the pr...
