Today's New York Times has this story about a family that was as famous as you could possibly get. You mentioned the name Von Trapp and one of many songs came immediately to mind and you might start humming or whistling a tune come unbidden but familiar as a Christmas carol you've known since birth. This column will bring you up to date somewhat and if nothing else will reassure some sentimentalists among us that the Von Trapps will remain in American culture for the foreseeable future.