Harold Arlen was born in Buffalo as Hyman Arluck.  He went on to write more than 500 songs including Judy Garland's signature tune.  "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" was named the #1 song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry Academy of America.  Not bad, huh?

This gallery look at a dozen dazzling starts who were each born in the city of Buffalo, New York.  Their career s have left us with so many memories of wonderful  entertainment.

My favorites include the actress who played the saloon keeper, "Miss Kitty" on the legendary TV show "Gunsmoke."  How about a young man who scored big with a song about some flowers and a sad lady?  A reliable sidekick who scored Emmy and Tony Awards for her television work and Broadway performances.  A funk star, a popular 1940s vocal group who met in a Buffalo high school, and an actor who we all loved as a coach in one of TV's best sports mini-series.

And you will meet a talented singer who had dozens of hits, but is also remembered as the vocalist who made a lot of money singing television and radio commercials for Pepsi.  Who was "Miss Pepsi?"  Find out in the gallery.

This is the first in a series of galleries we will publish  about celebrities who hail from various cities across the upstate New York region.

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Buffalo's Stars of Stage, Screen and TV Gave Us Many Memories

This gallery looks at a dozen stars who were born in Buffalo, NY. Their careers span over 125 years. Some have passed away and others are still singing, acting, and writing for our enjoyment. My favorite? How about "Miss Kitty" from the TV show Gunsmoke? Or how about the man who wrote the #1 song of the 20th century.

Plenty of video clips here for you to enjoy!

Some Great Game Day Sports Bar Hangouts in the Hudson Valley

If you want to go out with some buddies and watch the big game on a big screen, and have a couple of sips, you have plenty of choices to pick from. But, lets stay away from the big franchises here (Applebees, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc.) and visit these six townie sports taverns for a heck of an afternoon. All are in the Hudson Valley.

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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