Category Archives: TV Stuff

My Cowboy

Posted on January 10, 2013 by

“I’d like a coffee light, please.  It’s for Rex Trailer!!!” It was probably 1958, maybe ’59.  Years before I realized that “TV PEOPLE!!!” were just people.  On TV. I was getting a haircut at the barber shop in Pinefield Shopping Center … Continue reading →

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I Was Thinking

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

I was thinking how mentally exhausted I was when a friend who’s had two strokes and lost the sight in an eye called to ask how I was doing.  I told myself to shut up. I was thinking that a … Continue reading →

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Shortest Survey Ever

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

Phone rings. “Hello, I’m Samantha calling on behalf of  NBC News.  Would you be willing to answer a series of questions about the current political landscape?” “Sure.” “Great!  First, how old are you?” “59.” “Thank you for your time.  Goodbye.” … Continue reading →

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West Wing Reunion

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

NBC nostalgia.  (sigh)

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The “Turn”

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

This SNL skit from last Saturday isn’t all that far from the truth.  I have one friend in particular who will have a beverage or two and beg me to do the “anchor turn” for him.  Enjoy.

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

But if you want a bowl of Rice Krispies, here’s a commercial The Rolling Stones did in 1964. Didn’t see the show, but apparently Don Draper referenced the ad in Mad Men. It’s the little things…

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The ‘Stache is Back!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

No, not mine.  Ron Burgundy’s! Will Ferrell, in character, announced on Conan tonight that Anchorman 2 is on the way. Stay classy, Connecticut!

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1952

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

The Today show turns 60 today.  So will I, later this year. The Today show stays young because of its revolving cast of hosts, co-hosts, and sidekicks. I stay young because I’m married to a woman who thinks young, a … Continue reading →

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Johnny the Shoeshine Guy

Posted on January 6, 2012 by

Just saw an obit for actor William Duell.  He was one of those guys who’d turn up in a movie or a TV show, have a great scene or two, then disappear. He was Johnny the Shoeshine Guy in “Police … Continue reading →

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BriWi on Letterman

Posted on January 5, 2012 by

Just another reason Nightly is number one. Never mind.  CBS apparently took it down.  Dammit.

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