Archive for the ‘Ernest Borgnine’ Category

Like it does every third Wednesday in February, Tortilla Flats hosted its awesomely fun Borgnine Night, celebrating the great Ernest Borgnine. Sadly this 21st installment was the first year without the beloved muse of the Podwits, as Mr. B passed away last July at the young age of 95. But the celebration and all the fun and [...]

As the Podwits continue to mourn the loss of their muse, the patron saint of our site, we decided to look back on the tradition of the annual “Borgnine Night” at Tortilla Flats in New York City. We dug up this package, courtesy of CBS News, that was done in 2009, at the 17th Annual Installment, and [...]

On July 8, the world lost another pillar of greatness, a link to a lost and nearly forgotten world, a connection to a time when legends walked the earth. Sunday morning, Ernest Borgnine peacefully passed away of renal failure, surrounded by his family. He was 95 years young. Where can one begin to discuss the life of the [...]

The Podwits were welcomed with open arms to the 20th annual Borgnine Night at Tortilla Flats, an event at the legendary bar in New York City.   Here are some photos courtesy of Yorkshire Girl and Photographer Paul from Paulpix.net :