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The Outlaw was Jane Russell's controversial breakthrough movie role. Producer Howard Hughes made this flick about the life of Billy The Kid in 1941, but it did not see general release until 1946. The Hays Office, responsible for censorship at the time, considered The Outlaw to be overtly sexual. (The film would likely get a G rating today.) Hughes knew what sold: He had designed a cantilevered brassiere to showcase Russell's ample assets! Hughes gladly kept the film out of circulation knowing full well its infamy would pay off in box office receipts upon its release.
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Added: 25th October 2009
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Here is Vincent Price scaring little children on a Saturday morning television show called "The Hilarious House of Frightenstein". A funny educational program created in spooky Canada. Vincent was brought into "The Hilarious House of Frightenstein" to recite poems and be generally scary amongst the comedy bits. Billy Van was one of the main comedic actors who would portray various characters within the program. I always thought this show was like "Sesame Street" set in Transylvania. The entire production was a "big deal" for the studio facility they shot from. Years later, there were bad rumours that one of the producers was threatening to destroy all recordings of the high quality show. True! However, when this show is seen on television, it has been severely edited due to permits to broadcast certain 1970s music. This show was broadcast in certain parts of America before it became well known in the 1990s from what I have been told. Price was also asked to recite his parts quickly since the production budget wasn't as high as most would think. It still stands the test of time with high marks for quality with educating in its yearly viewings. Vincent's monologue is perfect. *E*
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Halloween
Added: 27th October 2009
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This Duracell commercial was just one of a few that featured a vampire in need of a feeding battery.
I always liked these kind of commercials instead of the Energizer Bunny. This one was featured on television in 1989. The battery has a three-year life.
Now, I got a question for you. If the battery on this commercial says it is good until 1992, when do you think this commercial was broadcast? 1989?
My memory is kinda off on this one. It must've been 1989 for this one. There were other vampire ones, but this one was the best. Maybe you had another favorite battery commercial?
The commercial clearly states three year storage.
And so, this has to be 1989, right? Whoever was commissoned to do the animation for this, they did a great job.
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Added: 28th October 2009
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The Jeffersons was a hugely successful spinoff from All in the Family, running for 10 seasons from 1975 to 1985. It also inspired a not-so-successful spinoff: Checking In.
On The Jeffersons, Marla Gibbs played Florence Johnston, the sassy, wisecracking maid who regularly exchanged insults with George Jefferson. Her character was so well liked by viewers that CBS figured it would be a smart move to give Gibbs her own series. Accordingly, in episode #154 and #155 of The Jeffersons, a hotel manager was so impressed by Florence that he offered her the job as supervisor of maids at his St. Frederick Hotel. Florence accepted and Checking In was born. It premiered on Thursday, April 9, 1981. Larry Linville (Major Frank Burns from MASH fame) played Lyle Block, the hotel's weasly manager and, naturally, Florence's nemesis. After four weeks, though, Checking In was floundering in the ratings and CBS pulled the plug after the April 30 episode. Smartly, the network had Gibbs return to the Jeffersons' household as their maid. In her return episode, #161, Florence arrives at the Jeffersons' door explaining that the hotel burned down! (Her clothing and hair had traces of soot and fire damage to add credibility to the plot twist!) She had to compete with new maid Carmen to get her old job back. After missing just five shows, Gibbs' Florence character remained on The Jeffersons until the series ended in 1985.
Marla Gibbs was nominated for an Emmy as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy in for five stright years (1981 through 1985) for her role as Florence Johnston. Gibbs' career accomplishments are even more impressive when one considers she was married at age 13 and had three children by age 20! She still managed to graduate from Wendell Phillips High School in Chicago. A performer in amateur theatricals, Gibbs was working as a customer service agent for United Airlines when she got her role on The Jeffersons. Cautiously, she waited until The Jeffersons was a bonafide hit show before quitting her job at United!
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Added: 28th August 2011
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On October 20, 1967, Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin allegedly filmed this 'bigfoot' in Bluff Creek, CA. This is frame #352 which gives the best view of the creature. Some say this film is ironclad proof that bigfoot is real. Others say it's proof that it's a hoax. Prior to 1958, few people had ever heard of the large creature that supposedly inhabits the remote wilderness of the Pacific northwest. People who claim they've encountered bigfoot describe the creature as anywhere from six to 10 feet tall, weighing about 500 pounds, and having an unpleasant odor. The scientific community almost universally believes bigfoot exists only in folklore. This view is unlikely to change until a live bogfoot or a corpse is found and thoroughly examined.
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Added: 2nd November 2009
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This is what the field looked like at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto on April 7, 1977 when the Toronto Blue Jays prepared to play the first baseball game in franchise history. Amazingly, the game was played--there were too many people in the crowd to call it off. The Jays downed the Chicago White Sox 9-5 in the snowy conditions.
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Added: 9th November 2009
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Remember? It's the final biggie for Florida's individuals. The men had established themselves then with a cool way all their own.
The memorable tune was the last massive stand for the men. Totally sold for weeks on its 1st outing, mainly thanks to AM. The men achieved six number ones during their partnership. It is best remembered as the one that made the guys depart into separate ways after having success in '75. The following year was as well a fantastic time for the guys. People were driving all over town with sunshine in their ears. Unfortunately, with spending much time at the top, it was the final on the chart, it had actually became the 1st top-charter in the year 1980. A tune that could be heard right through Xmas of '79 into the new year.
Ever since the Seventies, KC (Harry Wayne Casey) has been making himself move; singing and shaking to his fans across stages worldwide. Did you know that the man also released his own material since then too. "All I want" would be worth you're time-give it a try!
Most critics have agreed that his solo work was worthy of being brought on the charts.
The group achieved more in a short time than what most bands achieve in a decade or more.
Today, KC and the rest can be heard in movies, and being sampled in other tunes that you may not even recognise.
They were a group effort that had more hits than others could only dream for in that time. Do you remember highly creditable dance hits, the former groups singer has proceeded on after an amazing revival of KC and the Sunshine Band's hits were played on 70s nostagia stations in the 1990s? The singer was recently seen on "American Idol" in 2009, showing all that he still has the ability to get people on their feet and dance.
Simply fantastic from a band that should of went on with more of the same energy they created on vinyl.
Now, let me concentrate on original bass player Richard Finch. A man also known for his studio production abilities.
Let us learn the truth to the bassist as he was the one who brought an inventive variety of numerous Sunshine Band brass players to the iconic seventies group. I would not want to be ridiculed on here for posting false information, right?
The talented musican has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! With people like this, there is nothing more you can do but be happy for him for being a unique individual. I mean, after all, he was partly responsible responsible for bringing KC and the Sunshine Band's music into our lives, especially with his musical abilities as a songwriter and musician.
Also, you can say as well that Richard Finch brought international acclaim to the group with his ear for on-going funky dance music.
Now with working together with singer Harry Wayne Casey (KC), they both became very successful with their original compositions. You can't deny this fact, or any of these truths to the tune or its history.
Hey, I went to music business school to study history and genres, and getting myself into the industry.
But I found out the truth's with it, and discovering it was not what I thought. Music is better to know as a listener. Hey, I love getting grilled on YRT with questions. What more could one ask for? This is the life of a teacher with an awareness to get asked the unasked. How does one prevent negative surprises online? By doing something uncommon. A nil response. My Motto: I am only going to promote awareness and interest in popular culture for the masses to reflect upon.
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Added: 11th November 2009
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Hi ya! Now, let me tell you about something that you may of heard of before, but have recently forgot about. Bubblicious! Remember that? For years, they had over 20 different product flavors to chew on. Ever chewed on Bubblicious? Cadbury Adams is the company that manufactured this chewing gum for the masses. I remember in the late 1970s, seeing it in by the check-out counter. I bet you didn't know that most of the flavors that they made were stopped and then brought out again repackaged in a different colour design. Nice idea. I love the look to this eighties weekend commercial. The narration is great over the animation. The merging of the animation with the colours, and this future-like score is what made sales figures to this brand jump up, thanks as well to youthful television viewership.
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Added: 14th November 2009
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What is love? Do you remember Howard Jones? Do you still remember 1984? Do you remember what you had for lunch last Monday?
Do you remember the whole second British Invasion?
Huh? Remember the "New Wave" of music that took over the radio and television in the eighties?
Hard to avoid any of it.
Once a resident of Canada in his younger days,this Welsh born singer came out with a great song then titled 'New Song'; ironically enough in the year 1984. This was from the hit album "Human's Lib". Howard's album sold better than most other bands these days, due to its strong promotion from those behind him. In the 80s, Howard Jones was a pop music star thanks to the albums success.
At that time, television was showing tune filled clips almost every hour on various programs everywhere. This was what enabled him to become more than he could ever think of.
I remembered recently, I was spending a great deal of time in Britain then, so I had heard all this British 80s music before it went overseas in 1984.
With North America, Howard Jones went into radio play during the summertime of 1984; 'What Is Love' hit the all-important pop sales chart thanks to the catchy lyrics. Much of the success to this album was thanks to the production duties from producer Rupert Hine. Check the album credits of your favorite vinyl for his name.
In the early eighties, Howard Jones influencial look became cool for many teens, and this gave Jones the opportunity to play various cities with all the other trendy groups that came out of Britain at the time.
These days, Howard Jones still devotes his life towards the music he has performed in the past years.
You still like him? Howard has just recorded new music for 2009. Catch him on tour. *E*
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