Tonight’s show will explore Independence Day from various angles.  Birthday honorees will include Herman Hesse, King Henry VIII, Ron Kovic, Jamie Farr, and Ahmad Jamal.  On a somber note, we will mark the passings of Rod Serling, Jim Morrison, and Nostradamus (he saw it coming. . .)  Other events include the kickoff of Bruce Springsteen’s first tour in three years, the last Nash Rambler, the first Corvette, the end of the 5-cent subway ride in NYC, the release of “Banned in the USA”, the end of the line on Broadway for “Jesus Christ, Superstar”, the publication of “Alice in Wonderland”, and Scott McKenzie’s first hit single.  And, as always, there will the usual madcap mix of music, commentary and other ramblings out of the time warp that make Thursday evenings worth living. . .