Turntable Talk #51 – Singly Under-Appreciated

This is my contribution for Round #51 of Turntable Talk presented by Dave Ruch of A Sound Day. As I have stated in the past, this is one of my favorite features to write for. He always comes up with interesting topics for us to write about and this month is no exception. As a … Continue reading Turntable Talk #51 – Singly Under-Appreciated →

Friday Photo Flashback

For 15 years, Gary Larson could always be counted on for a daily laugh. From January 1, 1980 to January 1, 1995, The Far Side was my go-to comic. Aliens, cows, cavemen and a vast cast of characters were always there to bring a smile. Long after Gary Larson retired the strip, the 365 cartoon-a-day … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Book Recommendation – Voice-a-Versa

I have often heard it said that people who wind up doing comedy almost always come from a troubled past. I had no idea of just how dark Billy West's past was. Billy is one of the most talented voice over actors in the business. This is one of the most honest biographies I have … Continue reading Book Recommendation – Voice-a-Versa →

Happy Birthday, Hitch!

"The Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock, was born on this day in 1899. He directed some of Hollywood's greatest films including The Birds, North By Northwest, Suspicion, Strangers on a Train, Vertigo, Rear Window - Just to name a few. Recently, I found that there is an Alfred Hitchcock Presents channel on Roku. It plays … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Hitch! →

The Man With the Tan

I still have time to wish a Happy 87th birthday to the always tan, George Hamilton! He starred in one of my favorite comedies of the 1980's - Zorro, The Gay Blade! I had the opportunity to write about the film for a blogathon way back in 2019. Time to update that blog in George's … Continue reading The Man With the Tan →

The Truth Hurts

It can be very easy to hide things when posting on social media or in a blog. As the daily posts go live, no one will ever really know if something is wrong. As someone who has a lot of posts that are written beforehand and scheduled to post on a specific day and time, … Continue reading The Truth Hurts →

Tune Tuesday – Days Like This

Happy 52nd Birthday to singer/songwriter Rachel Proctor. Rachel was one of the first artists I met when I became Music Director at 94-5 The Moose. She came to the station in 2003-2004 just as they were getting ready to release her first album on BNA Records, "Where I Belong." I recall them playing a few … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Days Like This →

Movie Music Monday – The Help

It was on this day in 2011 that The Help was released in theaters. It starred Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Cicely Tyson, Bryce Dallas Howard, Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer (who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress). The film is set in the 1960's and the soundtrack features songs from that era. It … Continue reading Movie Music Monday – The Help →

Happy National Book Lover’s Day

Today is National Book Lover’s Day. Today is a day to stay screen free and dedicate some time to read a good book. You can click on my homepage and find many of my book recommendations by clicking the Books! Books! Books! tab. Here are a few that I truly loved: I have plenty more, … Continue reading Happy National Book Lover’s Day →

Song Lyric Sunday – Too Much Thyme On My Hands

Once again, it is time for Song Lyric Sunday! This week Jim Adams has asked us to write about a song that mentions a spice. At first, I didn't think I would have too much trouble coming up with a song. As an Italian, I naturally looked for songs about garlic. I found a couple, … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday – Too Much Thyme On My Hands →