JoeBucsFan.com (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Not again. Not yet another contradictory statement about the Bucs’ defense from the guys who run it, live it, and believe in it. Joe would love to get off the subject of the Bucs’ horrendous defense. If the Bucs would just get a few sacks and hold a team to under 300 yards en route to a [...]
TVShowsOnDVD.com News (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
By David Lambert - Yesterday we broke the news about an upcoming 'complete series' release of the classic '50s program, The Abbott and Costello Show. Today we've been in touch with the studio, E1 Entertainment,... (more)
TVShowsOnDVD.com News (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
By David Lambert - E1 Entertainment, under their former studio name of Koch, had distributed for Passport Video back in 2006 a pair of titles: The Abbott and Costello Show - 100th Anniversary DVD Collection:... (more)
New York Times (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
When a sign outside Elmhurst Hospital Center lost an “E” and “S” because the lights burned out, the result was “lmhur t.” Or, to some eyes, “I’m hurt.”.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Burned-out lights in a large sign at Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens left an unintended message.
TV Squad (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
"Did you hear who's going to play during the Super Bowl halftime show?" "No, who?" "That's what I just said. Who." "No, seriously. Which is the band that's going to appear?" "It's Who." "I'm not talking proper English. Which band will be on CBS's halftime show on February 7 at Landshark Stadium in Miami?" "The Who -- you know, Roger...
The Compass Rose (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
It shouldn't be difficult for movie audiences today to appreciate William Holden's charm and manly force on the screen. After all, Tom Hanks, whose career has come to resemble Holden's not just in the kind of parts he's taken (and in what order), possesses essentially the same kinds of actor-character traits, which may be proof that the older Hollywood action-drama movie-formula--featuring a capable...
Candy Sandwich (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
Generally, I have a high threshold for pain. Shingles before an international flight and three weeks in Turkey? Tooth fractured two days before I leave for a month in a place where people use giant millipede exoskeletons as dental tools? Giant, unidentified lump on my shin that may or may not be a burrowing insect? I'm sure I've felt worse. At the moment, though, I want to cry. I feel like someone's...
High and Tight. (Free subscription) | 31/10/2009
Abbott and Costello's classic routine... updated.
Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Movies and an improv night TRICKS AND TREATS AT THE CHARLES: The Charles Theatre, 1711 N. Charles St., offers up a sweet cinematic treat for Halloween. "Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein" is a horror spoof starring Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney Jr. and Bela Lugosi. For this special noon children's matinee, children are admitted free. Adult admission is $6. Go to thecharles.com....
Monster Rally (Free subscription) | 29/10/2009
Halloween... Evil Clowns, Evil Lip Balm and more Spooky Die-O-Ramas! @ X-E How to Build a Steampunk Haunted House @ MSNBC Raggedy Ann & Andy and the Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile @ Me and You and a Blog Named BOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Tricks & Treats 09: Snooping At The Shindig @ Dartman's World of Wonder Live Halloween Radio Drama for 2009 – The Master List @ Radio Drama Revival Monster Mansion Ridethrough...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
As we head toward All Hallows Eve, I have something to admit: I don't like being scared. I am fearless when it comes to most things, but not when it comes to being frightened. I will avoid being scared at any cost, and I certainly won't pay for the privilege.
Twohundredpercent (Free subscription) | 27/10/2009
Liverpool might well have been very convincing in beating Manchester United on Sunday, but Mark Murphy is less than convinced that this result says very much about the medium to long-term stability of a club that may have become very dependant on perpetual Champions League money.
Divers and Sundry (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Today is the anniversary in 1993 of the death of Vincent Price . FilmReference.com has an overview of his career and a list of resources. He is a particular favorite of The Daughter. I have blog posts on the following of his films, many of which can be viewed online: Shock (1946) Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) The Fly (1958) House on Haunted Hill (1959) The Raven (1963) The Last Man on...
NELA Live (Free subscription) | 24/10/2009
FROM HERITAGE SQUARE MUSUEM: Saturday and Sunday, October 24 and 25 12 to 4 pm. Enjoy creepy happenings at Heritage Square Museum at its Sixth Annual Halloween and Mourning Tours©. Learn all about death and mourning etiquette during the Victorian...
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