Book Recommendation – The Show Won’t Go On

This is one of those books that I found fascinating. It is written by Jeff Abraham, who I follow I Facebook. He has a lot of interesting Hollywood stories and an amazing vinyl record collection. The Show Won't Go On, as morbid as it might seem, was very interesting. Before I tell you my thoughts, … Continue reading Book Recommendation – The Show Won’t Go On →

“Fert! Honk! Laaaa Yaaaa Laaa!” (Happy Birthday, Charlie)

To this day, my best friend Jeff and I will leave each other voice mail messages with a variety of wacky noises and such. For years, we've been channeling our inner "Charlie Callas." That has gotten us both in trouble on occasion (especially with substitute teachers). Charlie Callas was one of a kind. The thing … Continue reading “Fert! Honk! Laaaa Yaaaa Laaa!” (Happy Birthday, Charlie) →

Tune Tuesday – You Are So Rare To Me

Today's Tune Tuesday feature some silliness. It was on this day in 1950 that the face of television changed forever and a blueprint for shows like Saturday Night Live was born. The first broadcast of Your Show of Shows happened 75 years ago. The show starred Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca. It featured Carl Reiner … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – You Are So Rare To Me →

A Now a Word From Keith

I was listening to an audio book in the car on my way to work today and a word was used that made me chuckle. I knew I had heard it before. I knew it was an archaic word. I just couldn't remember where I had heard it. Popinjay I kept thinking about that word. … Continue reading A Now a Word From Keith →

TV Show Draft – Get Smart

It's time for my next pick in the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. My next pick is sort of a guilty pleasure. So many of the gags are ones you see coming a mile away, but they still crack me up. It is another one of those shows that was loaded with great guest stars and … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Get Smart →

Storytime With Melvin

I'm not sure there is anyone my age that didn't grow up with Mel Brooks' movies. I was first introduced to him with his film History of the World Part 1. Blazing Saddles, Spaceballs, Young Frankenstein, High Anxiety, To Be or Not To Be, and so many others soon followed. While some of his films … Continue reading Storytime With Melvin →

National Humor Month Suggestion

April is National Humor Month and I only recently discovered that Sirius XM had added a comedy channel that I really have enjoyed. The Comedy Classics channel can be found for a limited time on Channel 104. Here is what Radio Insight quoted from the press release: This is not a prank: SiriusXM announced today … Continue reading National Humor Month Suggestion →

Random Thoughts and Stories I’ve Seen

In the Creative Writing class I had in college, one of the exercises they had us do was to grab a piece of paper and just write whatever pops into your head. That's kind of where this blog is coming from. What will it contain? Read on and see ... The above quote is from … Continue reading Random Thoughts and Stories I’ve Seen →

Favorite Films – The 90’s

This blog is a continuation of a series I started a week or so ago. Somebody had the idea to post a list was to consist of your favorite films from each year of your life. So, you start with your birth year and move ahead year by year and list all the films from … Continue reading Favorite Films – The 90’s →

Happy Thoughts

I once heard someone say, "In a world of darkness - be the light." If I may alter that quote just a bit ... "In a world of negativity - be the positive." You wouldn't know it, but it has been a very challenging couple weeks for me. I just have to keep reminding myself that "some … Continue reading Happy Thoughts →