Michael and Oprah

Michael Sam continues to be the most talked about subject this week by both supporters and detractors.  The anti-Gay crowd has been having a hissy fit, with outrageous commentary and bogus bloviation all week.  However, Oprah Winfrey and her OWN announced yesterday they are filming a multi part documentary series which spotlights the former University of Missouri football player and his historic journey as he prepares to enter the biggest professional sports league in America, according to a press release:

Said Oprah: “We are honored that Michael is trusting us with his private journey in this moment that has not only made history but will shape it foreve. I am proud of the focus on authentic storytelling in our new documentary series format.  The next real-life story we follow in ‘The Untitled Michael Sam Project’ promises to spark valuable, important discussion on life in America today.  Acceptance and illumination start here."

Sam added: "Like every player out there working to make a team right now, my focus is on playing football to the very best of my ability. I am determined. And if seeing my story helps somebody else accept who they are and to go for their dreams too, that’s great.  I am thankful to Oprah for her support and excited to work together."

“The Untitled Michael Sam Project” is produced with OWN by Pilgrim Studios and is executive produced by Craig Piligian, Nicholas Caprio and Johnny Gould.  Amy Rice, Ralph Wikke and Mitch Rosa are co-executive producers.  Cameron Weiss, Joe Barkett and Howard Bragman are producers.

Your Musical Moment for today features the Music of Giuseppe Sammartini, an Oboist and quite prolific composer of the late Baroque and early Classical period.  Today's play list includes his Harpsichord Concerto in A major; the Concerto for Flute and Strings in D major; the Concerto for Flute and Strings in A major; the Oboe Concerto No. 9 in B flat major and the Concerto for Oboe and Strings, No. 12 in C major.  Today's performance is by I Musici Ambrosiana conducted by Paolo Suppa featuring soloists Donatella Bianchi on Harpsichord, Paolo Ferrigato on Flute and Francesco Quaranta on Oboe.  You may also hear his Concerto for Soprano Recorder and Strings over on my tumblr. 

This is Thursday, so it is time for some more Denim Dynamite with this collection of svelte and sultry Men In Jeans for your viewing pleasure after the play list.  There is also the Hottie of the Day! over on my tumblr for a little more Denim Dynamite for you to peruse.  Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me, see you again tomorrow.  Until next time as always, Enjoy!