Monthly Archives: August 2009
The Monday Movie – Inherit The Wind
“I do not think about things I… do not think about” “Do you ever think about things that you DO think about?” You can’t beat a good courtroom drama – and they don’t get much better than the 1960 film … Continue reading
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Video Killed The Radio Star: Men At Work – Down Under
Last week in Video Killed The Radio Star, we had Men Without Hats… this week we have Men At Work. It’s the playful video for the reggae-influenced Aussies’ biggest hit, Down Under.
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Saturday Stuff – Pulp Muppets
So, if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know, from posts such as this and this, that the Choob loves The Muppets. I also love Pulp Fiction. Now, if there was only some way to combine the two… Wait… what’s that? There already … Continue reading
It’s Classic Clip Friday: Cheers – The Kelly Song And Other Stuff
So, not much to say by way of an intro this week, since the clips come from arguably the all-time greatest American sitcom – Cheers. Here’s one of the show’s best-remembered and best-loved moments – Woody performing the song he wrote … Continue reading
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Top Of The Pops Thursday: They Might Be Giants – Birdhouse In Your Soul
A fantastic live TV performance, this week, from a 1990 edition, I believe, of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. It’s the ever-quirky They Might Be Giants performing Birdhouse In Your Soul (possibly the greatest song ever written from the … Continue reading
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A Word From Our Sponsors… 5-4-3-2-1!
You may, or may not (depending on a) whether you grew up in the UK and b) are as ancient as the Choob), remember a 1980s confection/biscuit called 5-4-3-2-1. It was snack that promised much – “five treats in every … Continue reading
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Tuesday Is Theme Tunes Day – Kojak
We turn the spotlight this week on the classic theme tune and memorable opening titles from one of the all-time great cop shows. Yes, it’s the late, great Telly Savalas in Kojak, the show that sold a million lollipops during … Continue reading
Filed under Classic TV, Tuesday Is Theme Tunes Day, TV Themes
