An original Joe *

Tonight's "Life & Times" at 6:30 pm on KCET features an interview with Joe Coulombe and his wife, Alice, the creators of Trader Joe's. They opened the first store in 1958.

* Email from Anthony in New York: "I live in NYC, transplanted from SoCal, and I drive to Long Island to the closest TJ's...New York state law prohibits TJ's from selling wine. When I'm in LA, I buy a case of what's recommended and carry it on the plane with me - those not in the know think I'm nuts." 1:55 pm