Revisiting V

                                             *****spoilers ahead*****

Some of the creepiest TV moments from my childhood (aside from sitcoms having that requisite “special show” pedophile episode) revolve around the sci-fi cult classic “V”. From the craptacular special effects, the claymation Diana deep throating a guinea pig or Robin giving birth to a scaly puppet with a grunting problem, (when I was 7-8 years old some of the effects were pretty scary). Tonight ABC premiered a re-boot of the classic and the update seems to hold its own. The major roles have been adequately cast, the major drama this time around is focused in New York and in keeping with the times theres alot of talk of sleeper cells and national security. I do appreciate how this version makes the claim that the visitors have already been on earth for some time and have already placed themselves into society in all kinds of roles. Somethings I don’t miss, the dated red jumpsuit with the “Thriller” jacket top, the modulated voices from the visitors.

I’m Super thanks for asking!!

I don’t know what’s with me today, I guess I just wanted to pay tribute to two of the most “out”landish and flamboyant confirmed bachelors who ever graced a stage during the 60’s and 70’s (with apologies to Tiny Tim)

Take a quick look to the right, it doesn’t get any snazzier than a velvet painting of Charles Nelson Reilly.. I remember watching Charles on repeats of Lidsville and around different tv shows.

  The second of course is Paul Lynde who along with CNR mastered the ascot on many game show sound stages throughout the 60’s and 70’s. Many of you might remember him as Uncle Arthur from Bewitched.

Top 70’s Sitcoms

before I start I’d like to first note that I was born in 76 so my thoughts might not be valid to most of you on this particular post

1. All in the Family, whats not to love about a grumpy old racist from Queens. Archie said such extreme things and provoked discussion while doing so.

2. What’s Happening, the misadventures of three best friends in 1970’s Los Angeles.

3. Threes Company, edgy for its time and my outright favorite sitcom, the late John Ritter absolutly shined in this ensemble of sometimes rotating characters.

4. Good Times, widely panned by some for Jimmie Walkers character JJ, I actually enjoyed this show

5. Diff’rent Strokes/Facts of Life, other than the sometimes outdated dialogue (“Turkey”), I found both of these shows very interesting.

Top 5 List

MY Top 5 Body/personality switch movies!!

5. Freaky Friday (1976) pre gay and pre Foxes Jodie Foster

4. Freaky Friday (2003)

3. 18 Again! (1988) once again

proving that I AM an old man

2. Vice versa, (1988) 12 year old Fred Savage in his annoying glory

1. Like Father Like Son (1987)      

Kirk Cameron before he found the Lord

  

one man can make a difference.. in cheeseland!

when I was a child of six, I liked what most six year olds liked. This includes the world of Knight Rider. So it was a no brainer that I would watch NBC’s much hyped Knight Rider revival. This 2008 tv-movie seems more like a 2 hour Ford commercial, from Val Kilmers over dub of Kitt to the unnatural dialogue, this movie was just too corny. But for the sake of nostalgia it did  fulfill a little bit of nostalgic longing. I guess when compared to David Hasselhoff’s crap-tastic dialogue from the original show this movie doesn’t stray too far. I still consider myself a fan, the Hoff not withstanding

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Hanging Tough… still

ya know, In my 8th grade yearbook I ended my little 13 year olds blurb with NKOTB sucks, or something to that effect, but that was about 18 or so years ago. As I have set my pre-teen anger aside I have to congratulate Bostons Fab 5 on their Apparent Reunion Tour.. According to People.com http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20174022,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines

cartoons!!

Top 10 lets go!

1. Transformers (gen 1)

2. Voltron

3. Thundercats

4. Superfriends

5. Batman (early and mid 90s version)

6. Scooby Doo (pre 1980’s “we’re running out of stuff to make them doo)

7. Wacky Races

8. Bugs and Friends

9. Tom and Jerry

10. Flinstones/Jetsons (same concept, different setting)

Sitcoms

Top 10 80’s Sitcoms

(again in no particular order)

1. Golden Girls

2. Valerie/The Hogans

3. Small Wonder

4. Wonder Years*

5. Growing Pains

6. The Simpsons (first aired in 1989)

7. Alf

8. Silver Spoons

9. Perfect Strangers

10. Mr. Belvedere

** I had a dumb affinity for Wonder Years because Fred Savages character Kevin was the same age I was at the time the episodes were first-run.

Bottom 2

Flo

Family Matters (I’d rather let a 3 year old perform plastic surgery on me than have to listen to Jaleel White in the Urkel voice or let alone his real voice)

Top 5 90s Sitcoms (most 90’s sitcoms sucked so there’s only 5 that I can or WANT to pick)

1. The Drew Carey Show

2. The State (not a sitcom but it still was one of my favorite shows)

3. The Dark Shadows Revival (again not a sitcom but the 90s really didnt offer to much)

4. King Of Queens, (I think that started in the 90s)

5. ***when you think about it tv wasn’t sitcom friendly in the 90s, you’ll say what about Seinfeld what about Friends? What about NO! they can all rot, those shows are on CONSTANTLY and quickly wear out their freshness, King of Queens is headed in that direction too

some more time filler

Top 5’s the Sequel!! (and in no particular order)

Top 5 SNL actors 75-90

1. Bill Murray

2. John Belushi

3. Dan Akroyd

4. Garrett Morris

5. Gilda Radnor

Top 5 SNL actors 90-95

1. Kevin Nealon

2. Adam Sandler

3. Mike Meyers

4. Chris Farley

5. Chris Rock

Top 5 SNL actors 95-05

1. Tracy Morgan

2. Norm McDonald

3. Tina Fey

4. Maya Rudolph

5. Amy Poehler

What do you think?? comment away