I love the start of the baseball season, especially when my Yanks win!
"Thuh Yankees win!" that is...in the words of Yanks radio man John Sterling.
Oh for the days of him on the radio with Michael Kay, but "oh my goodness gracious" (inside joke)...I digress.
I also appreciate the part Aaron (Bleepin') Boone played in Pinstripes history in extending the Red Sox curse with his legendary homer in 2003.
I don't appreciate his "work" in the broadcast booth, however, as evidenced by his performance in the Yanks opener vs. the Tigers.
Boone has a horrible voice, talks too much and over-reaches with his statements.
His comment that A-Rod was "locked in" for the season after drawing an early walk was ridiculous, for instance.
Oh...if there wasn't a delay between the TV and radio broadcasts I would SO put up with Suzyn Waldman.
Also setting back the ESPN broadcast, or at least pushing me to find the mute button, is old-standby Rick Sutcliffe.
The one-time terrific pitcher is truly a walking "air and space museum" because he sucks up air and takes up space, offering little valuable insight . . . ever.
His NFL equivalent....and this is not a compliment...would be Matt Millen.
Can't wait for those FOX broadcasts so Tim McCarver can try to ruin the Saturday national games.
In case you can't get enough of McCarver, he has a sports interview show that airs at 3 a.m. in most of the country.
Geez....I wonder why?
Sorry for the negative tone on this entry, but these guys drive me nuts!
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
"All Things TV"---MJ as straight man
It is amazing after all this time to see Michael Jordan still starring in Hanes commercials.
It has been several years, after all, since MJ led the Bulls to all those NBA championships.
MJ always knew a winner when he saw one though, and you can include his most recent ads as another in his "win" column.
The ad I like best is when the guy sitting next to him on a plane points over at another fellow a row over who is plagued by a "bacon neck" t-shirt.
The other gentleman, who can't hear that he is being dissed, nevertheless points out his sloppy collar that resembles frying bacon.
Jordan's genius in his playing days is that he would allow a "hot" teammate to take over the game...if occasionally...and if the teammate could be counted on to come through in the clutch.
Jordan's teammate in the Hanes commercial, a lanky fellow, played it like Scottie Pippen with his ability to elicit laughs in the ad.
"We're like brothers" he proudly states to Jordan because they are both free of bacon "necktivity", thanks of course, to Hanes.
"No we're not" Jordan deadpans.
"Yeah we are" the fellow squeaks in a fading tone.
Yes they are brothers, in this brilliant if simple ad.
What are some of your favorite commercials? And why? Do they make you laugh, cry?
Let me know and I will tty tomm!
It has been several years, after all, since MJ led the Bulls to all those NBA championships.
MJ always knew a winner when he saw one though, and you can include his most recent ads as another in his "win" column.
The ad I like best is when the guy sitting next to him on a plane points over at another fellow a row over who is plagued by a "bacon neck" t-shirt.
The other gentleman, who can't hear that he is being dissed, nevertheless points out his sloppy collar that resembles frying bacon.
Jordan's genius in his playing days is that he would allow a "hot" teammate to take over the game...if occasionally...and if the teammate could be counted on to come through in the clutch.
Jordan's teammate in the Hanes commercial, a lanky fellow, played it like Scottie Pippen with his ability to elicit laughs in the ad.
"We're like brothers" he proudly states to Jordan because they are both free of bacon "necktivity", thanks of course, to Hanes.
"No we're not" Jordan deadpans.
"Yeah we are" the fellow squeaks in a fading tone.
Yes they are brothers, in this brilliant if simple ad.
What are some of your favorite commercials? And why? Do they make you laugh, cry?
Let me know and I will tty tomm!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
"All Things TV"---Changing channels
I have wanted to get something off my chest for a long time, and this "working vacation" I am on seems to be the perfect time.
I promise I am not a numbers man, unlike other sports fans, for instance, I rarely remember what number jersey most of my favorite players wear.
It is precisely why when growing up in New York the TV channels seemed so perfect to me.
CBS was channel 2, NBC was 4, FOX was 5, ABC was 7, WWOR (used to have two W's), WPIX was 11, and PBS was 13.
(Ch. 9 went on to become "My 9" and Ch. 11 is now WB11).
Any-whoo...once you start moving around the country a little the "madness" begins.
In my second stop, Salt Lake City, all I can recall is that somehow Ch. 5 and Ch. 13 became network channels...and that's all I can remember.
And that's precisely my point...
I wouldn't even had gone to Sacramento, or stayed there 10 years, had I known that Ch. 13 would be an ABC affiliate or Ch. 3 would be NBC.
Nice try, channel 3, even with the long-time legendary anchor Stan Atkinson, ya screwed up.
Because 3 ain't 4, which is SUPPOSED to be NBC in my world...
And Raleigh, my last stop, well don't even get me started...Fox is on channel 50 and ABC is 11.
It mind-boggling and perplexing, to say the least, but at least it ain't illegal I suppose.
ABC 45 in Winston-Salem, N.C. however....now THAT is criminal!
OK...thx for reading and tty Tues.
I promise I am not a numbers man, unlike other sports fans, for instance, I rarely remember what number jersey most of my favorite players wear.
It is precisely why when growing up in New York the TV channels seemed so perfect to me.
CBS was channel 2, NBC was 4, FOX was 5, ABC was 7, WWOR (used to have two W's), WPIX was 11, and PBS was 13.
(Ch. 9 went on to become "My 9" and Ch. 11 is now WB11).
Any-whoo...once you start moving around the country a little the "madness" begins.
In my second stop, Salt Lake City, all I can recall is that somehow Ch. 5 and Ch. 13 became network channels...and that's all I can remember.
And that's precisely my point...
I wouldn't even had gone to Sacramento, or stayed there 10 years, had I known that Ch. 13 would be an ABC affiliate or Ch. 3 would be NBC.
Nice try, channel 3, even with the long-time legendary anchor Stan Atkinson, ya screwed up.
Because 3 ain't 4, which is SUPPOSED to be NBC in my world...
And Raleigh, my last stop, well don't even get me started...Fox is on channel 50 and ABC is 11.
It mind-boggling and perplexing, to say the least, but at least it ain't illegal I suppose.
ABC 45 in Winston-Salem, N.C. however....now THAT is criminal!
OK...thx for reading and tty Tues.
Monday, March 28, 2011
"All Things TV"---Mad-dow at MSNBC
I will try to tread lightly when blogging about politics, but it is hard not to notice how ANGRY the pundits always seem to be on MSNBC.
Whether due to the network's consistently low ratings, or dealing with a president who promised peace but seems to be extending old wars and promoting new battles in foreign countries, MSNBC analysts seem angry all the time.
One of the challenges about that is when the far-left leaning analysts from MSNBC are asked to make appearances on slightly more moderate NBC fare like "The Today Show".
It has been interesting to note, for instance, Rachel Maddow's spots on the legendary program. She chooses her words more carefully and even looks a tad happier and friendly when talking politics with fellow liberal Matt Lauer.
The attempt to "soften" and "lighten" up Maddow's appearance is not surprising, but it is a bit disingenuous. The millions of day-to-day viewers of "The Today Show" should know Maddow is staunchly pro-Obama and EXTREMELY liberal, not views shared by most of America.
I have some advice for Maddow and her cohorts at MSNBC like Ed Schultz and especially Lawrence O'Donnell: lighten up and relax a bit on your own. Your tired approach of being angry has not drawn viewers and will not extend the life of your shows on the little-watched network.
In other words, don't worry...be happy!
Besides, isn't your side in power? Aren't things going the way you want them to for the most part?
Or is "winning", to borrow Charlie Sheen's phrase for a moment, not all it's cracked up to be?
tty Tues and thanks for reading...
Whether due to the network's consistently low ratings, or dealing with a president who promised peace but seems to be extending old wars and promoting new battles in foreign countries, MSNBC analysts seem angry all the time.
One of the challenges about that is when the far-left leaning analysts from MSNBC are asked to make appearances on slightly more moderate NBC fare like "The Today Show".
It has been interesting to note, for instance, Rachel Maddow's spots on the legendary program. She chooses her words more carefully and even looks a tad happier and friendly when talking politics with fellow liberal Matt Lauer.
The attempt to "soften" and "lighten" up Maddow's appearance is not surprising, but it is a bit disingenuous. The millions of day-to-day viewers of "The Today Show" should know Maddow is staunchly pro-Obama and EXTREMELY liberal, not views shared by most of America.
I have some advice for Maddow and her cohorts at MSNBC like Ed Schultz and especially Lawrence O'Donnell: lighten up and relax a bit on your own. Your tired approach of being angry has not drawn viewers and will not extend the life of your shows on the little-watched network.
In other words, don't worry...be happy!
Besides, isn't your side in power? Aren't things going the way you want them to for the most part?
Or is "winning", to borrow Charlie Sheen's phrase for a moment, not all it's cracked up to be?
tty Tues and thanks for reading...
Saturday, March 26, 2011
"All Things TV"---Deb from California checks in....
It's always a good idea to get other people's thoughts about what you write, and I am pleased to have my long-time friend, Deb of California to comment on my recent blog praising Pat Sajack for being a class act and realistic about politics.
"Pat Sajak is right! Nothing irritates me more than when Hollywood types spout their political agendas. On another interesting note....to me anyway.
Wheel of Fortune has a special place in my heart. It was my grandma's favorite show. You can imagine Grandma's delight when I was pregnant with my first child at the same time as Vanna White. LOL!
Grandma followed Vanna's pregnancy and would give me little updates. I lived out of town then so I guess it was a way of following mine as well. Anyway, Grandma lived long enough to see and hold my little girl who looked just like her son...my dad, which delighted her even further.
Grandma passed away when my girl was 6 months old. She was the last of my grandparents."
It's funny and kind of interesting how TV has touched our lives and in ways we can't even imagine. I learned a great deal about racism and different cultures from watching programs like "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons", "Chico and the Man" and "Gilligan's Island" growing up.
OK, not so much the last show....just making sure you were paying attention!
tty again Monday and look forward to your comments, too!
"Pat Sajak is right! Nothing irritates me more than when Hollywood types spout their political agendas. On another interesting note....to me anyway.
Wheel of Fortune has a special place in my heart. It was my grandma's favorite show. You can imagine Grandma's delight when I was pregnant with my first child at the same time as Vanna White. LOL!
Grandma followed Vanna's pregnancy and would give me little updates. I lived out of town then so I guess it was a way of following mine as well. Anyway, Grandma lived long enough to see and hold my little girl who looked just like her son...my dad, which delighted her even further.
Grandma passed away when my girl was 6 months old. She was the last of my grandparents."
It's funny and kind of interesting how TV has touched our lives and in ways we can't even imagine. I learned a great deal about racism and different cultures from watching programs like "All in the Family", "The Jeffersons", "Chico and the Man" and "Gilligan's Island" growing up.
OK, not so much the last show....just making sure you were paying attention!
tty again Monday and look forward to your comments, too!
Friday, March 25, 2011
"All Things TV"---Simply Marv-elous
One of the best things about March Madness is the opportunity to listen to some of the best broadcasters around.
Have to start with my all-time fave: Marv Albert. It's a treat to hear the ex-Knicks, current Nets and TNT play-by-play legend call college games on CBS.
While being terrific at his craft, Marv is also a true gentleman who was really nice to me the one time I had a chance to speak with him.
It's not surprising then that his son, Kenny Albert, is also a terrific guy and first-rate broadcaster.
Jim Nantz, calling the North Carolina-Marquette game Friday night, is so smooth it's ridiculous.
He and partner Clark Kellogg are an all-time great pairing for the NCAA Tourney who don't overwhelm games.
ESPN's Dick Vitale may come across as a nice guy, and he may be a good man, but college basketball doesn't need his breathless excitement....it already is breathlessly exciting, after all.
When all is said and done....you remember the game....not so much the broadcaster....sorry Dicky V.
Thanks for reading "All About TV"....and please consider "TVandVideoGuide.com" as a great way to check out the tourney and all other sports, movies and news.
See the banner above for more info...it is easily the best $25 I have ever spent on news, sports and entertainment.
I love news and politics and have given them short shrift to this point...but all in due time my friends.
All in due time... gn.
Have to start with my all-time fave: Marv Albert. It's a treat to hear the ex-Knicks, current Nets and TNT play-by-play legend call college games on CBS.
While being terrific at his craft, Marv is also a true gentleman who was really nice to me the one time I had a chance to speak with him.
It's not surprising then that his son, Kenny Albert, is also a terrific guy and first-rate broadcaster.
Jim Nantz, calling the North Carolina-Marquette game Friday night, is so smooth it's ridiculous.
He and partner Clark Kellogg are an all-time great pairing for the NCAA Tourney who don't overwhelm games.
ESPN's Dick Vitale may come across as a nice guy, and he may be a good man, but college basketball doesn't need his breathless excitement....it already is breathlessly exciting, after all.
When all is said and done....you remember the game....not so much the broadcaster....sorry Dicky V.
Thanks for reading "All About TV"....and please consider "TVandVideoGuide.com" as a great way to check out the tourney and all other sports, movies and news.
See the banner above for more info...it is easily the best $25 I have ever spent on news, sports and entertainment.
I love news and politics and have given them short shrift to this point...but all in due time my friends.
All in due time... gn.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
"All Things TV"---The winner is....AT&T U- verse
When it comes to cable and satellite TV offerings I have just about used them all....and in some cases twice.
For me, the winner is....AT&T U-verse. The overall product, including marriage of phone and internet services is the best thing out there.
I should know...in my four years living in a condo in North Carolina I have already had DirecTV, Dish Network and now, finally, AT&T U-verse which I am going to stick with.
To be fair, many of the companies now offer most of the same channels, even Time-Warner. Many also have
on-demand and similar recording capabilities, as well.
U-verse has the most complete combination of channels though, and the most up-to-date technology, including recording several HD programs at once and viewing a list of phone calls that have come in.
DirecTV still has slightly better sports offerings, including the only NFL package, available but the ability to combine services together for a better price is simply too good of a deal to turn down.
I liked the superstations package on Dish Network, but I wasn't even watching the two New York channels enough to spend the $5.99 a month for them.
Dish Network also didn't offer as many HD sports channels as U-Verse, and that was a big factor for me making the switch.
If you are happy with your phone and internet services and have opted away from satellite and cable TV altogether, like so many have in these tough economic times, TVandVideoGuide.com is a tremendous internet option.
If you don't want to wait for the networks to release programs on their websites you can watch them live via links provided by TVandVideoGuide.com for a paltry $25 per year.
And the sports and movie offerings are amazing, making the service worth more than $25 a month.
Simply click on the banner above, sign up and start saving BIG TIME today!
For me, the winner is....AT&T U-verse. The overall product, including marriage of phone and internet services is the best thing out there.
I should know...in my four years living in a condo in North Carolina I have already had DirecTV, Dish Network and now, finally, AT&T U-verse which I am going to stick with.
To be fair, many of the companies now offer most of the same channels, even Time-Warner. Many also have
on-demand and similar recording capabilities, as well.
U-verse has the most complete combination of channels though, and the most up-to-date technology, including recording several HD programs at once and viewing a list of phone calls that have come in.
DirecTV still has slightly better sports offerings, including the only NFL package, available but the ability to combine services together for a better price is simply too good of a deal to turn down.
I liked the superstations package on Dish Network, but I wasn't even watching the two New York channels enough to spend the $5.99 a month for them.
Dish Network also didn't offer as many HD sports channels as U-Verse, and that was a big factor for me making the switch.
If you are happy with your phone and internet services and have opted away from satellite and cable TV altogether, like so many have in these tough economic times, TVandVideoGuide.com is a tremendous internet option.
If you don't want to wait for the networks to release programs on their websites you can watch them live via links provided by TVandVideoGuide.com for a paltry $25 per year.
And the sports and movie offerings are amazing, making the service worth more than $25 a month.
Simply click on the banner above, sign up and start saving BIG TIME today!
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
"All Things TV"---ABC Place to be Wednesdays
Gotta' hand it to ABC for putting together a strong comedy block on Wednesday nights.
From "The Middle" to "Modern Family" and the fairly new "Mr. Sunshine", ABC is clearly the place to turn for laughs on a tough "hump day".
I've already written about what an underrated show I feel "The Middle" is. I am a comedy snob and won't watch too many of them because of it, but Patricia Heaton is strong as the mom and all three kids are funny because of their peculiar ways.
The show is so good it makes a car dealership humorous, and has even rejuvenated the career of ex-SNL'er Chris Kattan. Doris Roberts does a turn as one of the kid's math teacher, and the scenes with her and Heaton are as comedically "tense" as they were when the pair were on "Everbody Loves Raymond".
Ed O'Neill often went for the easy jokes on "Married with Children", but on "Modern Family" he digs deeper and the comedy is much richer for it. Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy is the corniest, but funniest character on the show...a scene of him crying with his daughters is priceless.
Matthew Perry has been surprisingly terrific on "Mr. Sunshine", where he manages a sports arena and deals with all kinds of quirky co-workers and mascots. Unlike Matt LeBlanc, Perry has proven he can carry a series though he also has better material to work with.
I hope this series lasts, as long as it doesn't fall back on the easy sexual innuendo, or worse, "humor "of other shows. It's not humorous or clever when they do...it really isn't.
By the way....a great place to catch these shows and many others is tvandvideoguide.com. For the price of two weeks of cable, or less you get more programming than you can ever possibly watch.
Its sports programming alone challenges that of DirecTV, or other satellite/cable offerings for less than pennies on the dollar....check out the banner above for more info.
Thanks for reading and gn......
From "The Middle" to "Modern Family" and the fairly new "Mr. Sunshine", ABC is clearly the place to turn for laughs on a tough "hump day".
I've already written about what an underrated show I feel "The Middle" is. I am a comedy snob and won't watch too many of them because of it, but Patricia Heaton is strong as the mom and all three kids are funny because of their peculiar ways.
The show is so good it makes a car dealership humorous, and has even rejuvenated the career of ex-SNL'er Chris Kattan. Doris Roberts does a turn as one of the kid's math teacher, and the scenes with her and Heaton are as comedically "tense" as they were when the pair were on "Everbody Loves Raymond".
Ed O'Neill often went for the easy jokes on "Married with Children", but on "Modern Family" he digs deeper and the comedy is much richer for it. Ty Burrell as Phil Dunphy is the corniest, but funniest character on the show...a scene of him crying with his daughters is priceless.
Matthew Perry has been surprisingly terrific on "Mr. Sunshine", where he manages a sports arena and deals with all kinds of quirky co-workers and mascots. Unlike Matt LeBlanc, Perry has proven he can carry a series though he also has better material to work with.
I hope this series lasts, as long as it doesn't fall back on the easy sexual innuendo, or worse, "humor "of other shows. It's not humorous or clever when they do...it really isn't.
By the way....a great place to catch these shows and many others is tvandvideoguide.com. For the price of two weeks of cable, or less you get more programming than you can ever possibly watch.
Its sports programming alone challenges that of DirecTV, or other satellite/cable offerings for less than pennies on the dollar....check out the banner above for more info.
Thanks for reading and gn......
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
"All Things TV"---Channel 125
One of the things I love about the internet is there are so many things you can do with it, including of course, watching TV.
That leads me to a brilliant product/website called "tvandvideoguide.com".
Created by a man named Dick Woelfle, the service puts all the best TV and video links together on one website and leaves the best of TV, sports and video entertainment just a few easy clicks away.
Just the sports offerings alone make it worth the little over $2 per month charge.....in fact, click the banner above and you can get the service for just $25 for the year!
As a HUGE New York Rangers fan, I have caught a majority of their games for a fraction of the cost of the league's internet or TV package, which run about $150 for the season.
Catching my home teams has taken some of the sting away from moving from N.Y.
But enough about me, "tvandvideoguide.com" also offers links to all the network channels and several others, including A&E, TNT, TBS and even HBO.
The picture quality isn't as good as TV, but all in all....a heck of a bargain...so much that I talked one of my brothers into buying too.
It's a rare occasion that something that seems too good to be true ACTUALLY is true.
This website is it, and deserves the kudos.
OK....tty again tomorrow
That leads me to a brilliant product/website called "tvandvideoguide.com".
Created by a man named Dick Woelfle, the service puts all the best TV and video links together on one website and leaves the best of TV, sports and video entertainment just a few easy clicks away.
Just the sports offerings alone make it worth the little over $2 per month charge.....in fact, click the banner above and you can get the service for just $25 for the year!
As a HUGE New York Rangers fan, I have caught a majority of their games for a fraction of the cost of the league's internet or TV package, which run about $150 for the season.
Catching my home teams has taken some of the sting away from moving from N.Y.
But enough about me, "tvandvideoguide.com" also offers links to all the network channels and several others, including A&E, TNT, TBS and even HBO.
The picture quality isn't as good as TV, but all in all....a heck of a bargain...so much that I talked one of my brothers into buying too.
It's a rare occasion that something that seems too good to be true ACTUALLY is true.
This website is it, and deserves the kudos.
OK....tty again tomorrow
"All Things TV"---Sunday night is TV's best night
It's probably by design, but Sunday night is the best night on TV.
Since families are usually home getting ready for the week ahead and trying to relax before Monday chews them up and spits them out before "The Bachelor" can pick them up again....well before Brad picked Emily anyway...Sunday night is ideal for TV watching.
TV can be a vast wasteland but there are some pretty good shows on Sunday nights, including The Apprentice, The Amazing Race and Shark Tank to name a few.
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OK....so there was arguably too much of the boardroom action aired before we FINALLY found out who got fired Sunday in The Apprentice, that was also a product of Niki Taylor bowing out gracefully like she did.
The show is still pretty well done, however, even with an ahem...."eclectic" mix of people including Gary Busey and LaToya Jackson.
The clear star of the show is Donald Trump, though, and he plays it for all it's worth.
Trump can be disappointingly rude and crude though, and could hurt his presidential bid....if he is serious about that...though that could be another blog in itself.
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So glad Shark Tank made it back for a second season, and even more glad it added Mark Cuban to a group of "sharks" that already includes real estate maven Barbara Corcoran and other distinctive personalities who decide whether or not to buy into "regular joe's" businesses.
Cuban even outsharked Corcoran at one point to invest in two women's dance business for kids. It looked like a shaky venture to me, but Cuban owns one more TV channel and sports team than I do....lol
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The Amazing Race, meanwhile, is the Amazing Race...consistent in its inconsistency. Relaxing, yet unnerving fare of people trying to outrace other people around the world in many different ways and many different countries.
It deserves it's own blog entry at some point and I wrote a story about it already too that I will provide a link too....perhaps tomorrow.....for now.....good night!
Since families are usually home getting ready for the week ahead and trying to relax before Monday chews them up and spits them out before "The Bachelor" can pick them up again....well before Brad picked Emily anyway...Sunday night is ideal for TV watching.
TV can be a vast wasteland but there are some pretty good shows on Sunday nights, including The Apprentice, The Amazing Race and Shark Tank to name a few.
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OK....so there was arguably too much of the boardroom action aired before we FINALLY found out who got fired Sunday in The Apprentice, that was also a product of Niki Taylor bowing out gracefully like she did.
The show is still pretty well done, however, even with an ahem...."eclectic" mix of people including Gary Busey and LaToya Jackson.
The clear star of the show is Donald Trump, though, and he plays it for all it's worth.
Trump can be disappointingly rude and crude though, and could hurt his presidential bid....if he is serious about that...though that could be another blog in itself.
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So glad Shark Tank made it back for a second season, and even more glad it added Mark Cuban to a group of "sharks" that already includes real estate maven Barbara Corcoran and other distinctive personalities who decide whether or not to buy into "regular joe's" businesses.
Cuban even outsharked Corcoran at one point to invest in two women's dance business for kids. It looked like a shaky venture to me, but Cuban owns one more TV channel and sports team than I do....lol
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The Amazing Race, meanwhile, is the Amazing Race...consistent in its inconsistency. Relaxing, yet unnerving fare of people trying to outrace other people around the world in many different ways and many different countries.
It deserves it's own blog entry at some point and I wrote a story about it already too that I will provide a link too....perhaps tomorrow.....for now.....good night!
Sunday, March 20, 2011
"All Things TV"---Sunday night mean's tube's best offerings
Sunday is arguably TV's best night with old stalwart 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, The Apprentice, Shark Tank and other terrific shows.
I will write about these shows and others tomorrow when "All Things TV" continues.
In being an eclectic person, although I have been called many things, I thought it would be a good idea to have one day off per week.
Therefore...pls check out the blog Monday through Saturdays.....thx!
I will write about these shows and others tomorrow when "All Things TV" continues.
In being an eclectic person, although I have been called many things, I thought it would be a good idea to have one day off per week.
Therefore...pls check out the blog Monday through Saturdays.....thx!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
"All Things TV"---Pat Sajak, not Sa-jerk
I admit it....I used to dislike Pat Sajak, the host of the long-running TV game show "Wheel of Fortune".
I thought he was kinda cocky and maybe I was a bit jealous at his easy gig.
You know what, though, Sajak just makes his job look easy because he's pretty darn smooth.
He's not a bad guy guy, either based on what he said about politics a while back.
Unlike other TV stars, Sajak doesn't think it's appropriate for Hollywood types to comment on world affairs as if they are smarter than everyone else.
It was a refreshing remark from what seems like a pretty decent guy.
If only other stars would take heed and follow....by shutting their mouths.
I am going to do the same right now...for the night, anyway!
Good night!
I thought he was kinda cocky and maybe I was a bit jealous at his easy gig.
You know what, though, Sajak just makes his job look easy because he's pretty darn smooth.
He's not a bad guy guy, either based on what he said about politics a while back.
Unlike other TV stars, Sajak doesn't think it's appropriate for Hollywood types to comment on world affairs as if they are smarter than everyone else.
It was a refreshing remark from what seems like a pretty decent guy.
If only other stars would take heed and follow....by shutting their mouths.
I am going to do the same right now...for the night, anyway!
Good night!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
"All Things TV"---new title, same blogger
Sometimes in life ya gotta realize when change is necessary...this is one of those times.
I decided today to branch this blog out to "all things TV", meaning not just a focus on commercials anymore.
I still have a love for commercials and will still write about them, but I want to mix in some news and views about all kinds of TV programming....from politics to sports to TV comedies and dramas.
I'll appreciate it if you continue to follow me on my journey...both my readers in the U.S. and Hungary...no jk....I know you are out there and I appreciate it...esp as a part-Hungarian background.
ok....starting with TV comedies....maybe I am wrong and maybe it won't last but NBC's "Community" and "Parks and Recreation" seem fresher and funnier than old stalwarts "The Office" and "30 Rock".
The latter two shows are still funny at times, but the first two seem so much more creative and go in so many more different directions.
I think I "got it" to some extent...that is...I think I understand...it goes back to the old adage that "less is more".
The settings of Community and Parks and Recreation....a community college and a parks and rec office...are simple places where dumb-funny stuff happens regularly.
The Office is also a small enviro but perhaps it has used up many of its tricks or perhaps there is only so much one can take of Steve Carrell, comedic genius that he is.
Perhaps more on this tommorrow....feel free to pass along your thoughts too....thx!
I decided today to branch this blog out to "all things TV", meaning not just a focus on commercials anymore.
I still have a love for commercials and will still write about them, but I want to mix in some news and views about all kinds of TV programming....from politics to sports to TV comedies and dramas.
I'll appreciate it if you continue to follow me on my journey...both my readers in the U.S. and Hungary...no jk....I know you are out there and I appreciate it...esp as a part-Hungarian background.
ok....starting with TV comedies....maybe I am wrong and maybe it won't last but NBC's "Community" and "Parks and Recreation" seem fresher and funnier than old stalwarts "The Office" and "30 Rock".
The latter two shows are still funny at times, but the first two seem so much more creative and go in so many more different directions.
I think I "got it" to some extent...that is...I think I understand...it goes back to the old adage that "less is more".
The settings of Community and Parks and Recreation....a community college and a parks and rec office...are simple places where dumb-funny stuff happens regularly.
The Office is also a small enviro but perhaps it has used up many of its tricks or perhaps there is only so much one can take of Steve Carrell, comedic genius that he is.
Perhaps more on this tommorrow....feel free to pass along your thoughts too....thx!
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Completely commercialized-XIII Subway sandwiches
OK....so my "diet" could come under fire again in this posting but I occasionally eat a Subway sandwich....and darn it, I like it.
I like their ads with adults acting like kids in an effort to get a bite of the sandwich from their co-workers..pretty clever...although part of me wants to react "c'mon they aren't THAT great and they are cheap enough to get your own sandwich too"...
A couple of the people in those ads are in spots for other companies too...hopefully Tums in some cases....but I will have to work harder to come up with an example.
On to Dominos, which I have hit less often lately but still eat on occasion....
the owner can stop worrying so much about that one pizza where the cheese stuck to the top of the box....it happens probably a lot more than he would care to know....and "ain't" that big of a deal.
the pizza there is better and, more importantly, the sandwiches and pasta are pretty good too...if a bit acidy and fattening...
the chicken chef should have a better attitude about getting comments on the box, though, and I don't know too many people who will do that anyway...
but if I am wrong....let me know.....
thanks for making yesterday the most read of this blog since I started it.....give me your thoughts on the new Bachelorette....I liked how she looked better before as a blonde and she seemed a little more grounded before too...
hmmmmmm.....
I like their ads with adults acting like kids in an effort to get a bite of the sandwich from their co-workers..pretty clever...although part of me wants to react "c'mon they aren't THAT great and they are cheap enough to get your own sandwich too"...
A couple of the people in those ads are in spots for other companies too...hopefully Tums in some cases....but I will have to work harder to come up with an example.
On to Dominos, which I have hit less often lately but still eat on occasion....
the owner can stop worrying so much about that one pizza where the cheese stuck to the top of the box....it happens probably a lot more than he would care to know....and "ain't" that big of a deal.
the pizza there is better and, more importantly, the sandwiches and pasta are pretty good too...if a bit acidy and fattening...
the chicken chef should have a better attitude about getting comments on the box, though, and I don't know too many people who will do that anyway...
but if I am wrong....let me know.....
thanks for making yesterday the most read of this blog since I started it.....give me your thoughts on the new Bachelorette....I liked how she looked better before as a blonde and she seemed a little more grounded before too...
hmmmmmm.....
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Completely commercialized-XII "The Bachelor"
OK....I have nothing tonight...'cept to talk about the Bachelor.
I had two things right....that were key to this edition of the show....
No. 1....I knew he would pick Emily.....and No. 2 I knew he had a temper problem....
I bet Emily is concerned about his temper around her daughter....the most important person in her life.
Brad has come a long way as a person though and I am rooting for him...even if one radio guy says he has the personality of "an eggplant"...lol
He is not that bad a person....neither is she so saintly...so they may be able to meet in the middle and have a successful relationship...
Good luck to them...the averages aren't good...only three of the 21 couples are still together though it was nice to see Molly and ....? (drawing a blank...the guy with the kid) are one of them...
OK....Jason and Molly....as an old school chum just informed me.....
ok....let me know what u think....perhaps back on to commercials tommorrow....
I had two things right....that were key to this edition of the show....
No. 1....I knew he would pick Emily.....and No. 2 I knew he had a temper problem....
I bet Emily is concerned about his temper around her daughter....the most important person in her life.
Brad has come a long way as a person though and I am rooting for him...even if one radio guy says he has the personality of "an eggplant"...lol
He is not that bad a person....neither is she so saintly...so they may be able to meet in the middle and have a successful relationship...
Good luck to them...the averages aren't good...only three of the 21 couples are still together though it was nice to see Molly and ....? (drawing a blank...the guy with the kid) are one of them...
OK....Jason and Molly....as an old school chum just informed me.....
ok....let me know what u think....perhaps back on to commercials tommorrow....
Monday, March 14, 2011
Completely commercialized-XI
Would love to know the name of the African-American who I already wrote about for starring in ads for Taco Bell and Las Vegas.
The "Chris Rock" of ads, because he comes across funny is also in a T-Mobile spot where he plays the straight man.
The whole series of ads with the premise of people texting and calling people who are with them because it doesn't cost anything extra is funny.
Especially the one where the really pale white guy jumps into the ice tub with the athlete and talks to him about how his injury will affect his fantasy team.
Funny stuff.
T-Mobile might not ever catch up to Sprint or Verizon in the area of cell phone sales, but the ads are still pretty funny.
In keeping with spotting people who do multiple ads, I know I have spotted the fleshy white guy in some other ads too but I just can't remember what they are.
Feel free to help me out if you recognize anyone.....thx for reading
The "Chris Rock" of ads, because he comes across funny is also in a T-Mobile spot where he plays the straight man.
The whole series of ads with the premise of people texting and calling people who are with them because it doesn't cost anything extra is funny.
Especially the one where the really pale white guy jumps into the ice tub with the athlete and talks to him about how his injury will affect his fantasy team.
Funny stuff.
T-Mobile might not ever catch up to Sprint or Verizon in the area of cell phone sales, but the ads are still pretty funny.
In keeping with spotting people who do multiple ads, I know I have spotted the fleshy white guy in some other ads too but I just can't remember what they are.
Feel free to help me out if you recognize anyone.....thx for reading
Sunday, March 13, 2011
completely commercialized X- Erin Andrews
Good to see ESPN's Erin Andrews in a couple of ads....one for Mountain Dew and another for some kind of doctor's cooperative....can't quite figure out what the second ad is for....usually not a good sign.
It's nice she can be herself again and live life hopefully without worrying that some creep is drilling a hole in her hotel wall and taping her....as you may recall happened about two years ago.
She should have the right to be beautiful and make a living and have fun.
I feel the same way about myself and my life, after all....ummmm....ok.....maybe not.
Hopefully she is very careful and hopefully creeps steer clear of her.
Those close-ups of ex-college basketball coaches/turned analysts Bobby Knight and John Thompson are a little corny as they pretend to argue with each other but there are worse ads out there.
ESPN's Kenny Mayne, in the Mountain Dew spot with her, is also not in everyone's tastes as a sports humorist, but she makes the ad work as a "straight" man.
It's nice she can be herself again and live life hopefully without worrying that some creep is drilling a hole in her hotel wall and taping her....as you may recall happened about two years ago.
She should have the right to be beautiful and make a living and have fun.
I feel the same way about myself and my life, after all....ummmm....ok.....maybe not.
Hopefully she is very careful and hopefully creeps steer clear of her.
Those close-ups of ex-college basketball coaches/turned analysts Bobby Knight and John Thompson are a little corny as they pretend to argue with each other but there are worse ads out there.
ESPN's Kenny Mayne, in the Mountain Dew spot with her, is also not in everyone's tastes as a sports humorist, but she makes the ad work as a "straight" man.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
completely commercialized IX---stars in reverse
OK....what does "stars in reverse" mean?
I thought of it today when I saw an actor I recognized in an ad for "Advanced Auto Parts"
He had a pretty regular role on NYPD Blue the first couple of seasons as "Mike" a cop who lost his job but turned informant. He worked well w/Detective Kelly (David Caruso...of course from CSI Miami) in his lone season on the show.
In the "Advanced" ad, "Mike" encourages people to run fast away from tigers who have meat wrapped around their body....a plot used by a deodorant ad too...to show they are ready to deal with customers at the auto parts store, I presume.
Mike is a "star in reverse" because he has worked on TV shows and is back doing ads.
Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course....
Can you think of any "stars in reverse"? Do you recognize voices of stars in ads....doing voiceover work...meaning you hear them but don't see them....?
I know some but will save it for a future blog.....
I thought of it today when I saw an actor I recognized in an ad for "Advanced Auto Parts"
He had a pretty regular role on NYPD Blue the first couple of seasons as "Mike" a cop who lost his job but turned informant. He worked well w/Detective Kelly (David Caruso...of course from CSI Miami) in his lone season on the show.
In the "Advanced" ad, "Mike" encourages people to run fast away from tigers who have meat wrapped around their body....a plot used by a deodorant ad too...to show they are ready to deal with customers at the auto parts store, I presume.
Mike is a "star in reverse" because he has worked on TV shows and is back doing ads.
Not that there's anything wrong with that, of course....
Can you think of any "stars in reverse"? Do you recognize voices of stars in ads....doing voiceover work...meaning you hear them but don't see them....?
I know some but will save it for a future blog.....
Friday, March 11, 2011
completely commercialized VIII---toilet paper
OK...tonight's blog will focus on toilet paper ads....even though I am not a big fan of them.
There's the one with the singing bears (egads), another with the guy who asks his wife to toss him toilet paper and it is either too hard or too soft (slightly humorous) and another with a bunch of serious women discussing toilet paper (gimme a break).
Toilet paper should be used but not discussed in my opinion! It's embarrassing and a function that thankfully only takes a few minutes a day. When it's done, it's done....over....and you move on. No need for discussion, or comparison or anything else.
OK...having said that...only Scott regular toilet paper consistently flushes properly....and that's all that matters and all I am going to say about it. I am always glad when it's on sale and was smart enough to buy double the amount this past week when it was.
Trust me to use Scott tissue...then we never have to have this "discussion" again.....lol!
There's the one with the singing bears (egads), another with the guy who asks his wife to toss him toilet paper and it is either too hard or too soft (slightly humorous) and another with a bunch of serious women discussing toilet paper (gimme a break).
Toilet paper should be used but not discussed in my opinion! It's embarrassing and a function that thankfully only takes a few minutes a day. When it's done, it's done....over....and you move on. No need for discussion, or comparison or anything else.
OK...having said that...only Scott regular toilet paper consistently flushes properly....and that's all that matters and all I am going to say about it. I am always glad when it's on sale and was smart enough to buy double the amount this past week when it was.
Trust me to use Scott tissue...then we never have to have this "discussion" again.....lol!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
completely commercialized VII
Getting a late start tonight....but that's a'ite...as the kids would say!
Just noticed the same guy I wrote about yesterday,,,who had his phone thrown off the ski lift....enjoying a sandwich tonight on a different ad...I think it was Wendy's....anyway....glad he got over the "phone thing" though he may need to switch back to his other product "Fiber One" later in the day.
On that note, or something similar....I enjoy Wendy's salads and chili....it doesn't have to be all junk food....and there's pretty good fiber in that chili...the $2.99 burger or chicken sandwich meal deal ain't too bad either....until this blog monetizes!
OK....off the fiber now....just saw an ad for Allstate and it just reminds me of how much I miss Dennis Haysbert as president on the series "24"....he was tough, but fair and would have made a better president than.....OK...not going to finish that thought....lol
Sticking with insurance....State Farm has a slew of ads on lately and they have a fresh humorous take on their old slogan "State Farm is there"....Bob Barker looks slightly creepy with his orange tan in one spot though....
Closing out....which I hope to do better than the Miami Heat....lots of close losses, though they might beat the Lakers tonight....I have now blogged about three insurance companies and five fast food joints in just six blogs....
Have a good night....and thx for reading.
Just noticed the same guy I wrote about yesterday,,,who had his phone thrown off the ski lift....enjoying a sandwich tonight on a different ad...I think it was Wendy's....anyway....glad he got over the "phone thing" though he may need to switch back to his other product "Fiber One" later in the day.
On that note, or something similar....I enjoy Wendy's salads and chili....it doesn't have to be all junk food....and there's pretty good fiber in that chili...the $2.99 burger or chicken sandwich meal deal ain't too bad either....until this blog monetizes!
OK....off the fiber now....just saw an ad for Allstate and it just reminds me of how much I miss Dennis Haysbert as president on the series "24"....he was tough, but fair and would have made a better president than.....OK...not going to finish that thought....lol
Sticking with insurance....State Farm has a slew of ads on lately and they have a fresh humorous take on their old slogan "State Farm is there"....Bob Barker looks slightly creepy with his orange tan in one spot though....
Closing out....which I hope to do better than the Miami Heat....lots of close losses, though they might beat the Lakers tonight....I have now blogged about three insurance companies and five fast food joints in just six blogs....
Have a good night....and thx for reading.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
completely commercialized VI
OK....short one tonight...incompletely Mattriculated tonight as it were....didn't feel well today...
too much mcd's, arby's, taco bell lately, perhaps?
nah....just common cold
I think that's the key to getting commercials...no not the cold but looking kinda' common
like the guy on the ski lift who wants to know if it's ok if he dates his friend's ex-girlfriend...
it NEVER is...as we know...and the Verizon commercial is funny as the friend tosses the phone far off into the mountain as his friend tries to text the ex...say that 10 times straight....text the ex....text the ex...
why is he asking to date the friend's ex anyway when the same guy has two other girls possibly fighting over him on a Fiber One commercial?
The funny guy has a few other ads going too...good actor who must have a pretty good agent too...
ok....thx for reading Deb....and hopefully some others too!
too much mcd's, arby's, taco bell lately, perhaps?
nah....just common cold
I think that's the key to getting commercials...no not the cold but looking kinda' common
like the guy on the ski lift who wants to know if it's ok if he dates his friend's ex-girlfriend...
it NEVER is...as we know...and the Verizon commercial is funny as the friend tosses the phone far off into the mountain as his friend tries to text the ex...say that 10 times straight....text the ex....text the ex...
why is he asking to date the friend's ex anyway when the same guy has two other girls possibly fighting over him on a Fiber One commercial?
The funny guy has a few other ads going too...good actor who must have a pretty good agent too...
ok....thx for reading Deb....and hopefully some others too!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Completely commercialized V
OK....I know my one follower (YEAH DEB!) and other readers are waiting for answer for what Charlie Sheen's job now WAS on his role in Two and a Half Men....
He was a commercial jingle writer, of course....although I stopped watching the show several years ago now....not really my thing and decided there is better things to be doing with my time...yikes...like writing this column....no jks please!
Sorry Charlie...no offense, but shifting gears I always notice people in commercials who "graduated" to roles on TV shows like the African American woman on NBC's "Community".
There is also the white auto insurance salesman who "visits" with Flo on the Progressive ad who has a recurring role on the underrated comedy "The Middle" on ABC. (All three kids on that show are funny...don't see that often)
I just noticed last night the large African American man who takes the "Miller Light" away from people too fancy to drink it has a role on the new Dana Delaney show "Body of Proof", coming soon on ABC. He dropped a few pounds and seems a little less gruff....but I am pretty sure that's him in the promo I saw.
OK...that's it for now....thx for reading...got a little tired last night....might have incorrectly spelled "The Bachelor"...."The Batchelor" with a T in last blog....maybe because of the "batch" of women in show?
I hope the woman from Charlotte "wins" Brad...even if he is not the "savvyest" guy out there....I hope he becomes a good husband and father....awwwwwww....
He was a commercial jingle writer, of course....although I stopped watching the show several years ago now....not really my thing and decided there is better things to be doing with my time...yikes...like writing this column....no jks please!
Sorry Charlie...no offense, but shifting gears I always notice people in commercials who "graduated" to roles on TV shows like the African American woman on NBC's "Community".
There is also the white auto insurance salesman who "visits" with Flo on the Progressive ad who has a recurring role on the underrated comedy "The Middle" on ABC. (All three kids on that show are funny...don't see that often)
I just noticed last night the large African American man who takes the "Miller Light" away from people too fancy to drink it has a role on the new Dana Delaney show "Body of Proof", coming soon on ABC. He dropped a few pounds and seems a little less gruff....but I am pretty sure that's him in the promo I saw.
OK...that's it for now....thx for reading...got a little tired last night....might have incorrectly spelled "The Bachelor"...."The Batchelor" with a T in last blog....maybe because of the "batch" of women in show?
I hope the woman from Charlotte "wins" Brad...even if he is not the "savvyest" guy out there....I hope he becomes a good husband and father....awwwwwww....
Monday, March 7, 2011
completely commercialized IV
OK....have my first hat trick this afternoon...that is three of something for you non hockey or soccer fans.
just spotted the same woman from the Dominos and Microsoft Air commericals in a "Scope" ad too.
so....after she eats her Dominos and watches "portable" TV....she can also make sure her breath is minty fresh....sounds about as rich as my life.
only three blogs in and got my first comment already....from friend Deb in California who wrote:
"I'm so sorry you had to eat that "food". But I guess it was all in the name of journalism huh?"
Let me tell you something Deb, my old friend, crunch wrap supremes have MADE me the man I am today!
OK....that could be an argument FOR or against that product....
gotta admit though....that ad with cheesy piano player singing "four kinds of steak" and the crowd repeating it is kinda funny...unlike Arby's ad it can get away with the singing since it is trying to be ridiculous....
on a non-commercial note....just heard Charlie Sheen was fired by the production company of Two and a Half Men...after his antics of last coupla days my only question is....gee, WHY?
actually Charlie fits in here because his job on the show is......read next blog for answer.....! (that's called a tease my friends)
just spotted the same woman from the Dominos and Microsoft Air commericals in a "Scope" ad too.
so....after she eats her Dominos and watches "portable" TV....she can also make sure her breath is minty fresh....sounds about as rich as my life.
only three blogs in and got my first comment already....from friend Deb in California who wrote:
"I'm so sorry you had to eat that "food". But I guess it was all in the name of journalism huh?"
Let me tell you something Deb, my old friend, crunch wrap supremes have MADE me the man I am today!
OK....that could be an argument FOR or against that product....
gotta admit though....that ad with cheesy piano player singing "four kinds of steak" and the crowd repeating it is kinda funny...unlike Arby's ad it can get away with the singing since it is trying to be ridiculous....
on a non-commercial note....just heard Charlie Sheen was fired by the production company of Two and a Half Men...after his antics of last coupla days my only question is....gee, WHY?
actually Charlie fits in here because his job on the show is......read next blog for answer.....! (that's called a tease my friends)
Sunday, March 6, 2011
completely commercialized III
On days I don't write about people in ads I may choose to critique them....like today.
For instance, I am not "sold" on Arby's new "Good Mood Food" campaign, where the guy sings "It's good mood food"....
after all....it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue...unlike their famous horsey sauce....lol
Singing about food is always tricky and perhaps is best avoided.
Taco Bell, on a similar note, turned the negative of recent questions of the amount of beef in its beef, so to speak into a positive by offering the crunch wrap supreme for just 88 cents.
One of those, plus the french fries, er KFC potato wedges...as they always correct me at the speaker... I should not have eaten with it, made for a pretty cheap lunch at under $3.
The crunch wrap supreme was pretty tasty w/lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream.....wonder what the regular price is?
For instance, I am not "sold" on Arby's new "Good Mood Food" campaign, where the guy sings "It's good mood food"....
after all....it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue...unlike their famous horsey sauce....lol
Singing about food is always tricky and perhaps is best avoided.
Taco Bell, on a similar note, turned the negative of recent questions of the amount of beef in its beef, so to speak into a positive by offering the crunch wrap supreme for just 88 cents.
One of those, plus the french fries, er KFC potato wedges...as they always correct me at the speaker... I should not have eaten with it, made for a pretty cheap lunch at under $3.
The crunch wrap supreme was pretty tasty w/lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream.....wonder what the regular price is?
Saturday, March 5, 2011
completely commercialized II
Only did one blog and I need to make a correction ALREADY!
The "Trading Places" ad I was referring to was for "What happens in Vegas..." ad campaign....not Bud Light....though he may be in adds for that company too.
Again...need help though....who is he? anyone.....anyone.....(love that line from Ferris Bueller).
Today's commercial star is the woman who does the spots for Dish Network and a few other companies, as well.
Just woke up from a nap so I am sure I will think of a few of those other companies later....
ok...been awake a few hours...just saw that woman again....from first blog....dominos ad...
she is also in a spot for Windows so she can watch TV shows while she waits for her flight....I believe product is called "Windows Air"
The "Trading Places" ad I was referring to was for "What happens in Vegas..." ad campaign....not Bud Light....though he may be in adds for that company too.
Again...need help though....who is he? anyone.....anyone.....(love that line from Ferris Bueller).
Today's commercial star is the woman who does the spots for Dish Network and a few other companies, as well.
Just woke up from a nap so I am sure I will think of a few of those other companies later....
ok...been awake a few hours...just saw that woman again....from first blog....dominos ad...
she is also in a spot for Windows so she can watch TV shows while she waits for her flight....I believe product is called "Windows Air"
Friday, March 4, 2011
Completely commercialized...
Hello...and welcome to my blog! I'll tell you more about me on another day....but similar to "Jeopardy" perhaps, I'll get into the action first and into the mundane details of me later.....lol.
One of my interests is TV, and even the commercials that interrupt some of my favorite programming.
Writing of which, have you ever noticed how the same people pop up over and over in different commercials?
I certainly have ... and created this blog to celebrate them and learn more about them...
I also want to know who they are and to do so....I will need your help!
The first guy I am thinking of is a blossoming comic genius....no kidding...evident even in 30 second commercial spots.
He is the African-American gentleman who does a "Trading Places" like routine in a Bud Light commercial, and has also done spots for State Farm, Taco Bell (with the angry "lunch lady") and others.
Trading races, and genders for a moment another commercial All-Star is the white woman who drives an 18-wheeler to take advantage of a Domino's pizza sale and watches TV shows while waiting for her flight to arrive.
She is also in several other spots and has such a familiar face....I feel like I went to high school with her or something....
That wouldn't be all too uncommon...I attended one school with an eventual creator of "The Amazing Race" and a cousin of Danny DeVito, and another with the cousin of folk-rocker Jim Croce
More to come on my next blog....good night and thx for reading!
One of my interests is TV, and even the commercials that interrupt some of my favorite programming.
Writing of which, have you ever noticed how the same people pop up over and over in different commercials?
I certainly have ... and created this blog to celebrate them and learn more about them...
I also want to know who they are and to do so....I will need your help!
The first guy I am thinking of is a blossoming comic genius....no kidding...evident even in 30 second commercial spots.
He is the African-American gentleman who does a "Trading Places" like routine in a Bud Light commercial, and has also done spots for State Farm, Taco Bell (with the angry "lunch lady") and others.
Trading races, and genders for a moment another commercial All-Star is the white woman who drives an 18-wheeler to take advantage of a Domino's pizza sale and watches TV shows while waiting for her flight to arrive.
She is also in several other spots and has such a familiar face....I feel like I went to high school with her or something....
That wouldn't be all too uncommon...I attended one school with an eventual creator of "The Amazing Race" and a cousin of Danny DeVito, and another with the cousin of folk-rocker Jim Croce
More to come on my next blog....good night and thx for reading!
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