“‘Tis the sea-sun”—a pun on “season”—is a summer saying that has been printed on many images. “‘Tis the sea-sun” was printed in the Los Angeles (CA) Times on December 6, 1992, in an advertisement for United (Airlines) Vacations.
6 December 1992, Los Angeles (CA) Times, pg. L17, col. 1 ad:
‘Tis the sea-sun.
UNITED VACATIONS
21 November 1993, The State (Columbia, SC), pg. 7F, col. 1 ad:
‘TIS THE SEA, SUN
THE OMNI HOTEL AT CHARLESTON PLACE
14 January 2009, Nelson (New Zealand) Mail, “‘Bums’ never say no to a dip” by Alice Cowdrey, pg. 1:
‘Tis the sea, sun: The Beach Bums, from left, [Mae McEwan] and Fergus McEwan, David and Jill Brathwaite, Alison Batty, Liane Rottwick, Rosemary Boyd, John Stark, Helen King and Theresa Rawlins on their daily trip to Tahunanui Beach. Mail Picture: MARION VAN DIJK 205777
21 November 2010, News of the World (London, UK), “‘Tis the sea/sun: ...To Binthe Brolly and Enjoy These Great Xmas Getaways” by Trisha Hardord, pg. 69:
YOU love Christmas but just want to spend it in a gorgeous setting? Here are ideas for sunshine hols and if you’re staying at home, some brilliant breaks too.
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Tis the Sea Sun http://wp.me/p3B2IQ-1M0
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Tis the Sea-Sun #hmpros
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1:07 PM - 15 Dec 2014
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15. “‘Tis the sea-sun.” — Unknown
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19. “Tis the sea-sun.” — Unknown
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Tis the “sea-sun” for our VP People & Culture, Jerry Gratton, to show off his tropical spirit in the O2E Brands office! 🏝#exceptionaljobs #o2ebrands
7:48 PM - 29 Aug 2018
Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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