Television and American Life: April 2013

Monday, April 29, 2013

Police Academy

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Nerds

Original Nerds rock!

How many have ever watched Detroit Horror Host Sir Graves Ghastly? Not sure if it was viewed outside of Detroit or not.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Had to share this commercial... Evian 2013

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Carol Burnett Show

IRS

SNL

Fun Star Trek Spoofs. I hope you enjoy!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Rev. Ike: "Fake it, 'til you Make It!"

On the schedule this week is Televangelism so I found Rev. Ike. I remember him growing up on radio and television always wanting you to send in money for a prayer clothe

Can someone please tell me what our paper is supposed to be on. Should it be like a compare and contrast between television now and then or like an impact paper? Please help, I feel really dumb asking this question but I truly don't know.

Thanks

Downtown Abby

This show is well written and the acting is outstanding. It is one of my favorite shows.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

21 Jump Street-This was one of the best police drama shows in the 80's.

Criminal Minds-This was a good episode.

Dark Shadows

I do not have any Star Track Shows. Did anyone go to the Star Track gathering over the weekend?

Vampires

OK, I love vampires and warewolves! This show has managed to keep a good story line along the way too. Not just a show for your teenage kids!

Great Dark Dramas

These are 2 of my favorite dramas ever produced, hope you enjoy them, they are great shows if you want to watch the series. They were not long running, but I still love to catchup with them every once and a while.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Love Big Bang Theory! Here's proof that they film before a live audience...

Bazinga!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Arrow

check it out

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Jacks back

Original trailer from 24

Bloopers from SVU!

One of the best drama shows... still going strong!

Greatest Theme Songs

I came across an article yesterday about theme songs. I think the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air might be my favorite.

For years TV Guide Magazine has told you what's worth watching, but what about what's worth hearing — over and over again? In the best TV theme songs, lyrics can summarize the backstory or comment on characters, while instrumentals can sell the mood or set the scene. Just try reading this list of shows without getting a few of their songs stuck in your head.
Music to your ears! Listen to our playlist right here: TV Guide Magazine's Top TV Theme Songs

1. Cheers: Could 11 seasons of bar-stool bantering be represented by more perfect lyrics? Singer-songwriter Gary Portnoy's bonhomie-filled track has become so iconic, it has even been featured in other shows on this list, including "Ally McBeal" and "Friends."

2. The Mary Tyler Moore Show: In our October 2010 issue, readers voted this opening the No. 3 credits sequence of all time—for good reason. The optimistic lyrics to "Love Is All Around" (a song later covered by Sammy Davis Jr. and Joan Jett) perfectly suit the cheery protagonist, TV news producer Mary Richards.

3. Hawaii Five-0: The original series' brassy instrumental, composed by CBS's then—director of music, Morton Stevens, became a huge surf-guitar hit for the Ventures in 1969 and is still popular among marching bands, especially at (where else?) the University of Hawaii. CBS's reboot features a rerecorded version.

4. M*A*S*H: The beautifully forlorn "Suicide Is Painless," our only Top 10 track not written for its show, originally appeared (with lyrics) during the credits of the 1970 film on which the series was based and was later reprised for the movie's Last Supper scene.

5. Friends: The Rembrandts' "I'll Be There for You" may have announced one of America's longest-running sitcoms, but it was clearly influenced by a British sensation—the Beatles' "I Feel Fine." The single topped the Hot 100 for eight straight weeks in 1995.

6. The Beverly Hillbillies: Over banjo strumming by bluegrass legends Flatt and Scruggs, the lyrics tell the story of a man named Jed who discovers "Texas tea" and relocates his family, effectively setting up the sitcom's premise before the credits roll.

7. Route 66: Nelson Riddle hit a high note in music history, writing one of the first TV theme songs to make Billboard's Top 30. Charting just after "Dragnet" and "Mr. Lucky" did, the brash orchestral piece was the ideal soundtrack for the Corvette road trip that jazzed up the '60s.

8. The Jeffersons: Who can listen to "Movin' On Up" without thinking of George Jefferson's slick dance moves? The gospel song, which celebrates the upward mobility of the African-American dry-cleaner mogul and his family, was even referenced in a 2001 Nelly video, which featured a cameo by star Sherman Hemsley.

9. Sesame Street: Need to know how to get to Sesame Street? Just ask anyone who was a preschooler in the past 44 years. It's been tuned up over time, but the kids' sing-along hasn't changed much since the show's 1969 debut.

10. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: It may be hard to remember Will Smith as anything but a mega movie star, but it's even harder to forget him dribbling through the '90s in this graffiti-filled opening sequence. Then known as one half of hip-hop's DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Smith wrote his rap; the track was composed by Quincy Jones.

The Other 50 (Alphabetically)....

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2013/04/16/supreme-themes-60-greatest-title-songs-all-time/#ixzz2QjMceMRc

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

The Muppet Show - every Sunday evening

I love the chef!

Brady Bunch

I know every show!

Has anyone watched American Primetime?

I have been watching episodes of American Primetime. It is pretty good and talks about some shows through the years and why they may have been made for television.

I bet we have all felt like this at one time!!! Funny Commercial!!

Kids say the Darnest things!! Hope we can watch in class. The best!!!

Norelco Christmas Spot - 1970s I remember this commercial very well, just not sure why.

Who can forget the Elf

I love this show! I just started watch all over on Netflix, so funny!
I totally love the whole show revolving around Karma and making up for all of the wrongs he has done over his lifetime. Maybe more people should think about the way they treat others and what comes around goes around. Enjoy!

Saturday morning learning tools....School house Rock

Monday, April 15, 2013

ER - One of the best drama shows

Chicago Fire - Recent favorite drama

American Horror Story: Asylum, Last Season

This is one of my favorite horror shows. Next season starts soon! Each season is about an american horror story which features usually the same actors playing different roles in each season, and a totally different horror story each season. This is a trailer for last season's show, American Horror Story: Asylum. The next season is called American Horror Story: Coven or Salem, not sure yet but... Can't wait!

Sunday, April 14, 2013

I just loved watching Punky. I wished I had freckles and long pigtails like she did.

Blast From the Past

Who can remember this cartoon from the Jackson 5

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Can anyone give me a quick update on last weeks class?

Friday, April 12, 2013

I was saddened to learn that Jonathan Winters died today at 87 yrs old. I posted one of his videos two weeks ago to this blog. He was a funn man and he will be missed.

Robin Williams joins him at the 7 minute mark. They were amazing together.

My Favorite Dramas Now and Then

This episode gave me nightmares!

As a teenager my favorite drama was Beverly Hills 90210. Luke Perry...swoon!! :o)

My Favorite Sitcoms Growing Up

I just loved the Facts of Life!!

I also really liked Growing Pains

The originals Angels

I love this show it was a number one drama in the day

This is one of my favorite movie's and i love me some Aretha!!!

Do you remember this?

Another cute animal selling and selling and selling!

My FAVORITE show again and a couple of classic Patrick moments, we all know one!

Kmart - This has to be one of the funniest commercials ever!!!!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

NCIS

NCIS is one of my favorite Dramas on TV. This is a clip form one of the shows...

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Funny commercials from the my era...the 80's and 90's! Enjoy!

This is the last horror movie I saw... it wasn't as scary I as thought it would be but a great twist from middle to end. I have not seen the preview, so I hope I picked a good one lol.

A couple of misfits

I remember these 2 lady's on the Happy Days Show. They were funny and misfits. They also introduce Lenny and Squiggy on their show...

Hawaii Five O

I used to watch the old show but i really like this one much better...Better eye candy!!!

Our Love-Hate Relationship with Misfits!

The Most Interesting Man in the World

This is one of my favorite beer commercials.... but Heineken is my favorite beer!

ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!!!!

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Bloopers from the big bang....

Tooooo Funny!!!!

It's the real thing

Sing...

This Buds for you

I loved these commercials...

Oscar Mayer Commercial 1970s

I loved this commerical growing and learned how to spell Bologna.

This is one of my favorite episodes! It show how we all grow up sooner or later and things are not the same as when we did them as kids or with less responsiblity.
Enjoy!

America in Primetime #2

I watched this episode this morning while working out and it immediately caught my attention. Women on TV these days show how real life gets dirty and you do what you can to get by. I grew up watching Rosanne and it really was cutting edge for its time, bringing to life real hard working people that do their best to get by. I really love the high power working mothers that just have a nervous breakdown, because I know plenty that have in my business life. The June Cleavers do not existing in our world, if they really ever did and it's nice to see that others stuggle with family, marriage and career like the rest of us do!

Sunday, April 7, 2013

title, Kids Say the Darndest Things - ART LINKLETTER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MFXti_KRcLw

title, Kids Say the Darndest Things - ART LINKLETTER

This is the best series I have ever seen. I no yall remember

HBO the best!!!

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Anybody remember this one. This was one of my favorite.

You Big Dummy!!!!

Test Blog

Hello all,
Just wanted to make sure this blog is getting out.

I love NCIS and this is one on the funniest clips i have ever seen. Hope you guys like it!!!!

The Big Bang Theory - Best Moment Ever

Classic 1960s TV: Original Opening for "Bewitched" with Aunt Jemima Ad (...

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Good Night & Good Luck

Not my typical movie but very interesting. It was great seeing how the boundaries of TV were tested back then. It really helped seeing the McCarthy hearings prior because it gave me a better perspective as to what was going on. Murrow's speech was so on point. TV is what you make of it. It can be helpful or harmful depending on how you use it and let it use you.

Here's a funny look at advertising.

How accurate do you feel this is?

I remember growing up watching this show every Saturday night as a kid. I still can't believe how funny it still is and how many people my age grew up watching it also!

I love this commerical! My kids love it too, which makes it more fun!

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Some of the shows that were mentioned tonight...

Sid Caesar

Eddie Kovacs

Some of the gags are things we could easily see today.

There were some amazing comedy performers on early television.

Red Skelton

Live. The unexpected happened .

Jonathan Winters

Carol Burnett

It is a plus that this clip includes Betty White. Not as nice a character as Rose from the Golden Girls but funny all the same. How old was Vicki Lawrence when she created the Mama character? Anyone know? You might be surprised by the answer.

What other old shows do you remember?

Does anyone remember this series on HBO? It featured a lot of black and white clips of old TV shows as a way of expressing how the main character perceived life...

Thank you!

Great class tonight professor!!

Hi All,

It looks like I am going to have to work late this evening and will likely not make it to class. I am having trouble accessing YouTube. I keep getting a playback error.

One of my favorite commercials was the McDonald's Double Dutch commercial. They were jumping rope while singing, "Big Mac, Filet O'Fish, Quarter Pounder, French Fries, Icy Coke, Thick Shake, Sundaes, and Apple Pies." I can't believe I still remember the tune. Maybe someone can pull it up in class for me...

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Norelco Christmas Spot - 1970s

Evian Roller Babies international version

Old commercials (playlist)

This was always one of my favorite commercials as a kid, it was a catchy little tune!

Good Night and Good Luck

I watched good night and good luck last night and I really enjoyed the movie. It shows you how far we have come in TV news broadcasting in 50+ years. The thought of being afraid to air your opinion about a political figure or party makes me laugh a little. You can not turn on a news channel these days without someone sharing there opinion about anything these days. I really did enjoy Ed Murro's character and after speaking to my parents about him they said he was one of the great TV news casters of his time. I am glad we were given some previewing of the McCarthy trail before hand, it gave me a totally different view on the movie than I would have had without that piece of history.

The new AT&T commercials with the kids are histerical

I love these kids!!!

My favorite Christmas Commercial

Powerful Commercial - Interesting Background too!

This was a powerful commercial of "The Crying Indian", Iron Eyes Cody. The actor, Espera Oscar de Corti was actually an Italian American. He skyrocketed the Keep America Beautiful campaign in the early 1970s.