I love seeing Mary Wickes in movies and TV shows. Her face and voice are just instantly recognizable. Sez Wikipedia: Mary Wickes (born Mary Isabella Wickenhauser; June 13, 1910 – October 22, 1995) was an American film and television character actress. She often played supporting roles as prim, professional women, secretaries, nurses, nuns, and housekeepers, who made … Continue reading One Of My Favorite Marys
I know, I know. Just about anyone reading this blog has heard the story of my phone interview with Davy Jones of The Monkees. Anybody who wanted to hear it has heard it by now. But A) I wanted it to be on my new blog, B) it happened 10 years ago this summer, and … Continue reading Cheer Up Sleepy Jean: My Phone Call With Davy Jones
I feel fortunate that when I write something in my little corner of the interwebs, I get interesting comments–both here on the website and on Facebook where I share article links. In fact my last article, about staying positive on social media, garnered lots of good feedback and shares. However, like many bloggers, the majority … Continue reading Early Praise…Or Something..For “Wentyworld.com”
The folks at our local economic development office are encouraging positivity on social media, pointing out that negative comments hurt economic development. And I totally believe it! Let’s say my rich uncle Pennybags wills me a couple mil, and I decide all-of-the-sudden that I don’t wanna be in the radio business anymore (it’s a Marvel … Continue reading Think Positive! (I’m Positive 84% Of Facebook Commenters Are Awful)
A couple of weeks ago I created a playlist of songs that evoke memories of my days at SUNY Brockport, jockeying discs on 89.1 WBSU (now The Point). But my very first tentative squeaks over the airwaves happened at Adirondack Community College on 92.1 WGFR (known for most of my time as Power 92). Here … Continue reading College Radio Hits: The WGFR Years
I discovered Stan Freberg through a CD I bought at a record store in Buffalo, NY in 1991 or ’92. It was an anthology of his comedy records, including “St. George and the Dragonet”, “Wonnerful, Wonnerful” and lots of others. Later that year I bought his brilliant concept album “The History Of The United States … Continue reading Freberg!
For several years, the most enjoyable moment of my Heritage Days celebration was when I hosted The Gong Show. The whole thing, I believe, was concocted by Dave Pearse..and executed by Historic Main Street Alliance with help from some phenomenal sponsors. I have done a lot of hosting in my day…Sunday In The Park, Alliance … Continue reading Whoopee! Memories Of The Ol’ Heritage Days Gong Show
Here are 10 songs I strongly associate with my years as a student disc jockey, production guy, newscaster, sports commentator (!?!?) and other stuff at SUNY Brockport’s mighty 89.1 WBSU (now the Point). This isn’t a Top 10…it’s just 10. And you’ll notice it’s a lot of one-hit-wonders and stuff. I obviously remember playing huge … Continue reading College Radio Hits: The WBSU Era
Ross Perot has died. In addition to flipping the script on the 1992 presidential election, and giving Dana Carvey another impression, Ross Perot is responsible for my moment of local TV notoriety in 1993. ’93 was the year that David Letterman announced his move to CBS. This was pretty big news at the time, and … Continue reading Can I Finish? Can I Finish? Can-I-Finish?
Sid Ramin, an Oscar-Emmy-Grammy winning composer, died earlier this week at 100. He orchestrated Leonard Bernstein’s music for the Broadway play and motion picture of “West Side Story.” Which is remarkable. But we appreciate him for composing this: Seriously, one of the all-time classic TV themes right there. This fellow also composed commercial jingles including … Continue reading Scattered Thoughts On The Fourth (That Is, I’m Typing Them On The Fourth..They’re Not About The Fourth)
