Costello Tries to sing "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean"

"Who's on first?" is the best routine that Abbott and Costello ever did. But this on in my own humble opinion ranks right up there. Here they are from the movie "The Naughty Nineties", where Lou misinterpretes Bud's stage directions with hilarious results.

Del Shannon sings She by Boyce and Hart

I saw the above record for sale on e-bay. I never new that Del Shannon release a version of this song. I found a version of his on youtube. Normally when I am more familer with the song by somone else, in this case the Monkees, I don't like other versions that I hear. Well I have to say that Del's version is just a little bit better. Too bad his talet was always some how over shadowed. He was a huge talent. Now here is the video from youtube. Enjoy!

Arnold in a Japan Commercial

Here is the once future Governor of California in a crazy Japanese commercial.

Korean Cockroach Commercial

I have no idea what he is singing but here is a commercial for some Korean cockroach repelant. You may not uncerstand the language but it is fun watching him dance to the music. Look at him go.

Bible Tales for Young Folks

In 1953 Atlas Comics, which later became Marvel Comics and published characters like Spider-man, The Hulk, The Fantastic Four, etc., published a book called Bible Stories for Young People. Here is their version of Christ and His coming back from the dead.

Sick Spoof

I saw this on e-bay and was wondering if nyone here ever saw this book before? I haven't. ANyone know where I can get a cheap readable copy or for free on line?

Red X

I don't know if anyone can still see it but over on the right I had a comic picture of Micky Dolenz saying part of the mighty Phillips family of blogs. Now all I see is a red x. Any one know why that is and how I can get it back to the picture?

Rest in Peace Robert Culp

No matter if you remember him from Trackdown, I Spy, The Greatest American Hero or his number of TV guest spots on shows ranging from The Outer Limits to Everbody Loves Raymond, Robert Culp has been a fixture on everyones TV for over 50 years. He recently passed away at the age of 79 when he had a accident at his home. It is hard to imagine TV without Robert Culp. Of all of his roles perhaps his most iconic is that of FBI agent Bill Maxwell from The Greatest American Hero. At the time he was doing that show there were rumors that he would play another iconic role in Dallas. He would take over the part of J.R. Ewing as contract negotiations with Larry Hagman were stalled. Culp said there was no truth to the rumors and if it was offered to him he would have turned it down cause he wouldn't leave the part of Bill Maxwell. If another story I heard is true Robert Culp left his mark in another way. I Spy co-starred Bill Cosby. Everyone knows that Cosby's part broke TV's color barrier. What you may not know is that it almost didn't happen. At least not with Cosby. After seeing Cosby's acting the producer, Sheldon Leonard told Culp Cosby had to go cause he couldn't act. Culp told Leonard to wait and he would try to teach him how to act. It worked and he kept the part on the show. Since then Cosby has become another actor who it would be hard to think of TV without. Culp did guest spots on the Cosby show and joined Cosby for an I Spy reunion movie and in 1972 he directed himself and Cosby as two private eyes in the movie Higgy and Boggs. It isn't hard to believe when i heard the news today state that Bill Cosby said Robert Culp was like a brother to him.
Here is an ash can version of a comic book based on the show The Greatest American Hero.

Casting Vocal

I am trying to get back into broadcasting again. I recently created a deom tape for voice overs. Some of them I have posted on Casting Vocal a blog I created. I will post more in the future. For now you can click on Casting Vocal to listen to the first three. If you or anyone you know needs my services please contact me.

Land of the Giants

Heroes

Here is Henry Winkler's best movie. He has had some good ones but to me this is his best.

Why do you think they call it dope?

Monkees commercial

Groucho Marx and the Monkees and I'm A Believer

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I can't believe this has been around since 2007 and I haven't seen it till now. I dare anyone to watch this and not laugh.

Fantastic Voyage: The Cartoon Series

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Wow! I just saw this and couldn't believe this was on the internet. I haven't seen this since I was a kid.

Burger Chef and Jeff commercial

Here is one commercial that I remember from another favorite fast food resteraunt that is no longer with us. Buger Chef! I had some ties to the local one. My Grandad worked there part time when he retired. When I was in high school a friend, inronically named Jeff, also worked there but I don't think the two of them worked together. I remember some people asking him where he worked and when he told them they would say something like "Oh i get it. Burger Chef and Jeff." Like he took the job as a joke. He never liked it when people made those jokes. I don't blame him. I did love their commercials. I have always been a fan of animated commercials. Wish they would do more of them now.

Red Barn Spot

Like most people I was raised on fast food. Some of my favorites are now gone but thanks to Youtube we still have their commercials. Here is one that I miss. Red Baarn.

It's a Dan's World

Rmember when MTV did documentaries called "Behind the Music"? Well Dan, of It's a Dan's World has brought it into the comic blog world. He has been running a series called DC 75: Behind the Fan Sites. Recently he interviewed me about Plastic Man Platitudes. Dan has a fun world so go take a look.

Rest in Peace Jim Harmon

I just heard that Jim Harmon, the writer/editor of the "It's That Time Again" series of short stories dealing with characters from old time radio, has passed away. Mr. Harmon was the first person to buy a story of mine and published it in that series. He exchanged some e-mails with me and he seemed like a very kind man. I even learned a few literary devices from him. His last e-mail was to congratulate me on on the release of my book "Dinky the Elf" but how he may not be able to get a copy. Now I wish I had sent him a copy. Mr. Harmon was a huge fan of OTR, movies, comic books and more. He tried to encourge all writers and he will be missed.

Beware the Griswolds are on vacation again.

The Griswolds are on Vacation again. This time it is to visit their, finally, grown up son Rusty and his kids. You can see the short film at Homeaway.com. Personally I would rather take my chances with a cheap motel then rent my home out to strangers. But that's me.