Thursday, Oct 22, 2009
Hi, everybody. I realized that lately I've been starting every blog with words such as "It's been two weeks since my last blog," which makes it sound like I'm going to confession. I'll try not to apologize. After all, they say it's a sign of weakness. I've been busy at work, and we're down to one computer at home for a while. The power cord for the laptop started sparking, so we stopped using it. Since we just got the laptop last Christmas, it's still under warranty, so they're sending us a new one. Oh, and I want to give a shout out to BuskieBoy for making my Halloween banner. He made it a couple of years ago and updated it for the new look. Thanks, my friend! And congratulations on being in the community Spotlight! Let's move on to the quote, shall we? Today's quote comes from a current show. Who said:
"There's a fish, in nature, that swims around with its babies in its mouth. That fish would look at ______'s relationship with his mother and say, 'That's messed up.'."
? I left out a name so it won't be too easy. If you have a guess you can send it to me in a PM or give it in your comment below. Be sure to send a pm through tv.com. I won't see it if you send it in Movietome or Gamestop. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Congratulations to mackymacaspac, who what the only one who knew that Angel of Angel said " I had to sing Barry Manilow." It was during a karaoke scene.
TV.com News: I'm slowly making my way up the Level 52 ladder. I heard on the radio news one morning this week that Vic Mizzy died. I recognized the name immediately. He wrote the TV themes for The Addams Family, F-Troop and Green Acres, as well as several other things. I found some info about him and wrote up a bio for his guide.
VicMizzy.com
THIS JUST IN: I heard this morning that Soupy Sales died last night. I remember seeing him on TV when I was very young, although his famous children's show was before my time.
TV Facebook: Perhaps because I spend a lot of time either watching TV, on tv.com, or on Facebook, I started to think, "What would it be like if some of my favorite TV characters were on Facebook?" It might look a little something like this…
Chuck Bartowski (Chuck) just gold-starred "Tom Sawyer" on Rock Band! Woot! 
Morgan Grimes (Chuck) My best friend is a god!!!!
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Ziva David (NCIS) joined the group "I Know a Thousand Ways to Kill a Man with a Spoon"
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Cory Matthews (Boy Meets World) sent Topanga Lawrence a Precious Heart
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Natalie Teeger (Monk) joined the group "My Boss is Driving Me Crazy." Natalie recruited Pam Beesley (The Office) to the group "My Boss is Driving Me Crazy."
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Shawn Spencer (Psych) Free dinner tonight at Chili's to the first six girls who can tell me what color underwear I'm wearing right now.
Burton "Gus" Guster (Psych) I'm not paying for that, Shawn.
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Anthony DiNozzo (NCIS) loves it when the boss is gone and I can goof off. ... He's standing right behind me, isn't he?
Anthony just earned a 250k Star Medal in the NEW Bejeweled Blitz!
Timothy McGee (NCIS) Busted!
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"There's a fish, in nature, that swims around with its babies in its mouth. That fish would look at ______'s relationship with his mother and say, 'That's messed up.'."
? I left out a name so it won't be too easy. If you have a guess you can send it to me in a PM or give it in your comment below. Be sure to send a pm through tv.com. I won't see it if you send it in Movietome or Gamestop. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Congratulations to mackymacaspac, who what the only one who knew that Angel of Angel said " I had to sing Barry Manilow." It was during a karaoke scene.
TV.com News: I'm slowly making my way up the Level 52 ladder. I heard on the radio news one morning this week that Vic Mizzy died. I recognized the name immediately. He wrote the TV themes for The Addams Family, F-Troop and Green Acres, as well as several other things. I found some info about him and wrote up a bio for his guide.
VicMizzy.com
THIS JUST IN: I heard this morning that Soupy Sales died last night. I remember seeing him on TV when I was very young, although his famous children's show was before my time.
TV Facebook: Perhaps because I spend a lot of time either watching TV, on tv.com, or on Facebook, I started to think, "What would it be like if some of my favorite TV characters were on Facebook?" It might look a little something like this…
Chuck Bartowski (Chuck) just gold-starred "Tom Sawyer" on Rock Band! Woot! 
Morgan Grimes (Chuck) My best friend is a god!!!!-----------------------------------------------------------
Ziva David (NCIS) joined the group "I Know a Thousand Ways to Kill a Man with a Spoon"----------------------------------------------------------
Cory Matthews (Boy Meets World) sent Topanga Lawrence a Precious Heart
See 37 more similar stories
----------------------------------------------------------
Natalie Teeger (Monk) joined the group "My Boss is Driving Me Crazy." Natalie recruited Pam Beesley (The Office) to the group "My Boss is Driving Me Crazy."----------------------------------------------------------
Shawn Spencer (Psych) Free dinner tonight at Chili's to the first six girls who can tell me what color underwear I'm wearing right now. 
Burton "Gus" Guster (Psych) I'm not paying for that, Shawn.----------------------------------------------------------
Anthony DiNozzo (NCIS) loves it when the boss is gone and I can goof off. ... He's standing right behind me, isn't he?
Anthony just earned a 250k Star Medal in the NEW Bejeweled Blitz! 
Timothy McGee (NCIS) Busted!----------------------------------------------------------
Please add some of your own to your comment.
More from Awkward Family Photos.com:
Grandma's Hair
You should see it when Grandma wears her hair up.
Pajama Men
This family prefers to dress for both bed and a job interview.
Level 52, 23%
Tuesday, Oct 6, 2009
Hi, everybody. It's been two weeks since my last real blog. I've been spending my evenings running kids back and forth, watching TV, posting on facebook and playing The Sims. Who has time for tv.com with so much going on? I really need a vacation. Today's quote is from a show that aired mostly in the 2000s. Who said:
"I had to sing Barry Manilow."
? If you have a guess you can send it to me in a PM or give it in your comment below. Be sure to send a pm through tv.com. I won't see it if you send it in Movietome or Gamestop. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Congratulations to AprilFox, tvking1, fireballil, BuskieBoy, dogisms13, Les_Nessman, Hoeech, and jokipper, who knew that Colonel Robert E. Hogan of Hogan's Heroes said "You sure he's a German Shepherd?"
This is the LIFE: Big News! Google now has a collection of LIFE Magazine at Google Books. According to this article, more than 1,860 issues from 1936 to 1972 are available for viewing online. I find it difficult to read the small type, but it's fun to see the old ads. To keep things TV related, an article from the December 6, 1948 issue called Salute to Television reports that the infant medium of television "lacks radio's polish but is a lot more fun."
This joins the LIFE photo collection already available at Google Images.
OmbamaRama: Maybe I'm a little behind the times, but I just recently heard about this. There is an Obama Chia pet. I thought it was a joke at first, but apparently it's real. LOL. CLICK HERE
New TV Season: I'm enjoying Castle, The Middle and The Big Bang Theory. I have to miss parts of some of my favorite shows because I have to pick up my son from school at 8:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bummer. I've only seen one full episode of NCIS, and that's because I caught it online.
Cheers Quiz Answers: With comments from the site where I found the quiz, FunTrivia.com.
1. Cliff grew the thickest beard in the beard-growing contest competing against Sammy, Woody, Norm, and Dr. Crane.
b. False. Although Cliff won the contest, his beard was not his own. He affixed a phony beard to his face using industrial strength glue after enduring weeks of ridicule from the rest of the gang for his paltry "Wolfman" whiskers.
2. What is the name of the fictitious drink that Sam and Woody created to stump a hotshot bartender whom Rebecca brought on board?
b. Screaming Viking. Although the recipe for the Screaming Viking was never revealed, it is garnished with a bruised cucumber.
3. According to Cliff, what part of the body of all Clavin men is as delicate as "that of a baby's bottom"?
b. Feet. Norm convinced the gang at Cheers to invest in a "Tan 'N' Wash". And to try to drum up business for the struggling venture, Cliff turned himself into a walking billboard by undergoing a tanning session. However, he wore his socks when he did it to show off the contrast of before and after and also to protect his delicate feet.
4. Which of the following IS NOT contained in Sammy's 'Babe Kit'?
d. Lucky bottle cap. Sam's lucky bottle cap comes from his last beer after overcoming alcoholism. The 'Babe Kit' made its appearance in only one episode.
5. What popular song from Rebecca Howe's high school years unleashed the wild woman in her?
b. "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers. While digging into Rebecca's past, Sam discovered the power of this song as well as her old nickname, "Back Seat Becky."
6. Cliff is famous for being a know-it-all. For which of the following did he specifically demonstrate his "knowledge" for the gang at Cheers?
d. Karate. In order to avoid fighting a bully, Cliff claims that he knows Karate and that his hands are "lethal weapons". No one believes him and he is forced to prove his martial arts mastery with a demonstration where he breaks several boards--one with his head! Cliff doesn't really know Karate and asks Diane to get him to a hospital immediately.
7. What is the name of Cheers' cross-town rival?
a. Gary's Old Towne Tavern. The fierce rivalry between Cheers and Gary's Old Towne Tavern was the basis for several episodes. Bloody Mary contests, bartender kidnappings, faked deaths...nothing was too extreme when it came to competition.
8. While pursuing his acting career, Woody once portrayed which literary figure?
c. Mark Twain. Woody Boyd was a farmboy from Hanover, Indiana. Ironically, Woody Harrelson earned his degree in theatre arts at Hanover College in this same state.
9. What was Norm's favorite restaurant?
b. The Hungry Heifer. Sid, the owner of the Hungry Heifer, was portrayed by Sheldon B. Leonard. Norm loves their Carnivore Platter that consists of a steak, topped off with pork chops. On Thursday nights they do a tribute to swine. Mr. Bartley's and Full Moon are actual restaurants in the Boston area. The Bucket is a legendary Los Angeles burger stand that has been around for over 60 years that Norm would be likely to endorse.
10. According to the sign that kicks off each show, in what year was Cheers established?
c. 1895. The Boston Red Sox, established 1901, hadn't won a World Series title since 1918, which was the same year Ted Williams was born. Fenway Park opened in the year 1912. ["And I hope the Red Sox win the pennant!" -Norm Peterson] The Red Sox finally won their World Series in 2004.
Awkward Family Photos: A funny site that I found through facebook is AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com. Here are a couple of my recent favorites.
Camo Wedding
This wedding was so well hidden only three of the guests could find it.
The Pacifist
"Step away from the kittens."
Oh, and a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to my friend jekyll who surpassed 50,000 submissions to become a Contribution god (I just can't bring myself to use a big g).
Level 52, 16%
"I had to sing Barry Manilow."
? If you have a guess you can send it to me in a PM or give it in your comment below. Be sure to send a pm through tv.com. I won't see it if you send it in Movietome or Gamestop. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Congratulations to AprilFox, tvking1, fireballil, BuskieBoy, dogisms13, Les_Nessman, Hoeech, and jokipper, who knew that Colonel Robert E. Hogan of Hogan's Heroes said "You sure he's a German Shepherd?"
This is the LIFE: Big News! Google now has a collection of LIFE Magazine at Google Books. According to this article, more than 1,860 issues from 1936 to 1972 are available for viewing online. I find it difficult to read the small type, but it's fun to see the old ads. To keep things TV related, an article from the December 6, 1948 issue called Salute to Television reports that the infant medium of television "lacks radio's polish but is a lot more fun."
This joins the LIFE photo collection already available at Google Images.
OmbamaRama: Maybe I'm a little behind the times, but I just recently heard about this. There is an Obama Chia pet. I thought it was a joke at first, but apparently it's real. LOL. CLICK HERE
New TV Season: I'm enjoying Castle, The Middle and The Big Bang Theory. I have to miss parts of some of my favorite shows because I have to pick up my son from school at 8:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bummer. I've only seen one full episode of NCIS, and that's because I caught it online.
Cheers Quiz Answers: With comments from the site where I found the quiz, FunTrivia.com.
1. Cliff grew the thickest beard in the beard-growing contest competing against Sammy, Woody, Norm, and Dr. Crane.
b. False. Although Cliff won the contest, his beard was not his own. He affixed a phony beard to his face using industrial strength glue after enduring weeks of ridicule from the rest of the gang for his paltry "Wolfman" whiskers.
2. What is the name of the fictitious drink that Sam and Woody created to stump a hotshot bartender whom Rebecca brought on board?
b. Screaming Viking. Although the recipe for the Screaming Viking was never revealed, it is garnished with a bruised cucumber.
3. According to Cliff, what part of the body of all Clavin men is as delicate as "that of a baby's bottom"?
b. Feet. Norm convinced the gang at Cheers to invest in a "Tan 'N' Wash". And to try to drum up business for the struggling venture, Cliff turned himself into a walking billboard by undergoing a tanning session. However, he wore his socks when he did it to show off the contrast of before and after and also to protect his delicate feet.
4. Which of the following IS NOT contained in Sammy's 'Babe Kit'?
d. Lucky bottle cap. Sam's lucky bottle cap comes from his last beer after overcoming alcoholism. The 'Babe Kit' made its appearance in only one episode.
5. What popular song from Rebecca Howe's high school years unleashed the wild woman in her?
b. "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers. While digging into Rebecca's past, Sam discovered the power of this song as well as her old nickname, "Back Seat Becky."
6. Cliff is famous for being a know-it-all. For which of the following did he specifically demonstrate his "knowledge" for the gang at Cheers?
d. Karate. In order to avoid fighting a bully, Cliff claims that he knows Karate and that his hands are "lethal weapons". No one believes him and he is forced to prove his martial arts mastery with a demonstration where he breaks several boards--one with his head! Cliff doesn't really know Karate and asks Diane to get him to a hospital immediately.
7. What is the name of Cheers' cross-town rival?
a. Gary's Old Towne Tavern. The fierce rivalry between Cheers and Gary's Old Towne Tavern was the basis for several episodes. Bloody Mary contests, bartender kidnappings, faked deaths...nothing was too extreme when it came to competition.
8. While pursuing his acting career, Woody once portrayed which literary figure?
c. Mark Twain. Woody Boyd was a farmboy from Hanover, Indiana. Ironically, Woody Harrelson earned his degree in theatre arts at Hanover College in this same state.
9. What was Norm's favorite restaurant?
b. The Hungry Heifer. Sid, the owner of the Hungry Heifer, was portrayed by Sheldon B. Leonard. Norm loves their Carnivore Platter that consists of a steak, topped off with pork chops. On Thursday nights they do a tribute to swine. Mr. Bartley's and Full Moon are actual restaurants in the Boston area. The Bucket is a legendary Los Angeles burger stand that has been around for over 60 years that Norm would be likely to endorse.
10. According to the sign that kicks off each show, in what year was Cheers established?
c. 1895. The Boston Red Sox, established 1901, hadn't won a World Series title since 1918, which was the same year Ted Williams was born. Fenway Park opened in the year 1912. ["And I hope the Red Sox win the pennant!" -Norm Peterson] The Red Sox finally won their World Series in 2004.
Awkward Family Photos: A funny site that I found through facebook is AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com. Here are a couple of my recent favorites.
Camo Wedding
This wedding was so well hidden only three of the guests could find it.
The Pacifist
"Step away from the kittens."
Oh, and a hearty CONGRATULATIONS to my friend jekyll who surpassed 50,000 submissions to become a Contribution god (I just can't bring myself to use a big g).
Level 52, 16%
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009
On this date in 1982 the c1assic comedy Cheers premiered. Can you believe it's been 27 years?
As a tribute, here is a quiz I found at Fun Trivia:
1. Cliff grew the thickest beard in the beard-growing contest competing against Sammy, Woody, Norm, and Dr. Crane.
a. True
b. False
2. What is the name of the fictitious drink that Sam and Woody created to stump a hotshot bartender whom Rebecca brought on board?
a. Tequila Mockingbird
b. Screaming Viking
c. Boston Brewin'
d. New England Rum Chowder
3. According to Cliff, what part of the body of all Clavin men is as delicate as "that of a baby's bottom"?
a. Cheeks
b. Feet
c. Back of the knees
d. Elbows
4. Which of the following IS NOT contained in Sammy's 'Babe Kit'?
a. Picture of Sam and Elvis
b. Little Black Book, 1st ed.
c. Members Only jacket
d. Lucky bottle cap
5. What popular song from Rebecca Howe's high school years unleashed the wild woman in her?
a. "How Deep Is Your Love" by the Bee Gees
b. "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers
c. "Can't Help Falling IN Love" by Elvis Presley
d. "Could It Be Magic?" by Barry Manilow
6. Cliff is famous for being a know-it-all. For which of the following did he specifically demonstrate his "knowledge" for the gang at Cheers?
a. Knot tying
b. Ice carving
c. Tap dancing
d. Karate
7. What is the name of Cheers' cross-town rival?
a. Gary's Old Towne Tavern
b. Hog Head McDunna's c. O'Sullivan's Pub
d. Pat O'Shea's Mad Hatter
8. While pursuing his acting career, Woody once portrayed which literary figure?
a. John Steinbeck
b. Herman Melville
c. Mark Twain
d. Henry David Thoreau
9. What was Norm's favorite restaurant?
a. The Bucket
b. The Hungry Heifer
c. Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
d. Full Moon
10. According to the sign that kicks off each show, in what year was Cheers established?
a. 1918
b. 1901
c. 1895
d. 1912
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