Bringing In 2012 with Fleetwood Mac

2012 will be year of change… Bringing In 2012 with Fleetwood Mac

Merry Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas from the Muppets and me… Merry Christmas 2011

And Then There Was Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan also made Art Croft, Judge Mel Coffey and Sheriff Homer McCoy memorable characters...And Then There Was Harry Morgan

Mark Hamill Retires From His Role as the Joker

Luke Skywalker retires as the voice of the Joker… Mark Hamill Retires From His Role as the Joker

How to Spend $100 Million

The Philadelphia Eagles paid Michael Vick $100 million. What could you buy with $100 million? Well, here’s five things off the top of my head...How to Spend $100 Million

For Thanksgiving Day – 2011

This will be my only post this week and it will be a repeat of my 2010 Thanksgiving Day post. Remember those who serve in our military as you enjoy this Thanksgiving… Thanksgiving Day – 2011

Replaced My Impression with a Galaxy S II

Late last month I replaced my Samsung Impression with a Samsung Galaxy S II and all I can say is “Wow!”
Replaced My Impression with a Galaxy S II

Veteran’s Day 2011

Today is Veteran's Day in the United States. It is a day which initially honored the end of World War I (“the war to end all wars”)… Veteran’s Day 2011

Happy Birthday U. S. Marine Corps 2011

For 236 years, the U.S. Marine Corps has answered the call when this nation had a wrong it needed made right…
Happy Birthday U. S. Marine Corps 2011

The 2011 Veteran’s Day Meal Discounts

Those Veteran’s Day Meal Discounts are back… The 2011 Veteran’s Day Meal Discounts

Congressional Recognition for the Montford Point Marines

The Marine Corps has begun work to prevent losing part of its history…
Congressional Recognition for the Montford Point Marines

Us – By the Numbers

For more than 100 years, the U.S. Census Bureau published a document that told the story of us – by the numbers…
Us – By the Numbers

Tony Krvaric’s Twitter Problem

Politics in this country is not a game for the faint of heart or apparently for the fair of mind. The latest case in point is San Diego County Republican Chairman Tony Krvaric… Tony Krvaric’s Twitter Problem

That Cast of Circus Boy

The 1956 TV program Circus Boy was forgettable, but its cast wasn’t…That Cast of Circus Boy

Martha, Niagara Falls & Pokomoko

What do the Three Stooges, Abbot & Costello and Lucille Ball have in common? A comedy routine reportedly wrtten by Joey Faye…
Martha, Niagara Falls & Pokomoko

Those Tempting Temptations

They are a vocal group that is said to been as influential to R&B music as the Beatles were to pop and rock. They are Those Tempting Temptations

Happy Birthday to the U. S. Navy 2011

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Navy was born and a legend was created…
Happy Birthday to the U. S. Navy 2011

That Cardiff Kook

The Cardiff Kook, despite its original intent, will always be famous for being creatively vandalized…
That Cardiff Kook

Doctor Who - The Wedding of River Song

The last episode of season 6 Doctor Who, The Wedding of River Song, had everything anyone could want including a title that immediately made me think of fan fiction… Doctor Who–The Wedding of River Song

The Four Stooges

After more than 75 years, the act created by the Horwitz brothers and Louis Feinberg is still viewed on TV today…The Four Stooges

To Alan Moore & Phyllis Reffo – Age is Just a Number

Sometimes age is just a number. Just ask Alan Moore or Ms. Phyllis Reffo…
To Alan Moore & Phyllis Reffo – Age is Just a Number

There You Go Again, Mr. Murdoch

There’s a lot of things that can be said about professional football players. One thing that shouldn’t be said, however, is that they lack toughness to play… There You Go Again, Mr. Murdoch

Sergeant Meyer – An American Hero

Heroes don’t do brave things to get medals, but medals recognize the brave things heroes do. A case in point is Sergeant Dakota L. Meyer…
Sergeant Meyer – An American Hero

Daughters By Design–A Book Review

In the movie, Kung Fu Panda, Master Oogway says to Master Shifu, “One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” This was the case for Paula and Paul Jarot…
Daughters By Design–A Book Review

The Music of Doctor Who

It’s a well known fact that incidental music is often used to set the mood of the visuals used on television programs and in the movies. And Doctor Who is no exception…
The Music of Doctor Who

And Then the Lights Went Out

Last week, an electrical power outage that started in Arizona disrupted the southern California lifestyle…

A September 11th Thought

The Al Qaeda September 11th attacks on Washington D.C. and New York City were the recognizable moment when this country violently lost its innocence.

Those iCarly Shipping Wars

Battle lines have been drawn in the shipper wars for the TV program, iCarly…

Nick Ashford–Poet

A few thoughts about Nick Ashford–Poet

Doctor Who Season 6 Speculation Part II or What I Got Right

After the Doctor Who episode, “Let’s Kill Hitler,” a look back on what I got right back in June (which was surprisingly quite a bit)…

ThunderCats is a Reboot That Works!

When a reboot works, it is a pleasure to watch. ThunderCats works!

That Creepy Burger King Mascot

Burger King Corporation fires its mascot and I, for one, am overjoyed… That Creepy Burger King Mascot

A Couple of Web Comics I've Discovered This Month

Two web comics and a blog I’m recommending this month…A Couple of Web Comics I've Discovered This Month

Congratulations, You’ve Been Invited to the Marine Corps Ball. Now What?

"Dear Bill, a couple of my friends thought we were being really cool and in fun accepted an invitation or two to attend the Marine Corps Ball in November. Just wondering if you could tell us what’s in store for us?"

Sure I can…Congratulations, You’ve Been Invited to the Marine Corps Ball. Now What?

The Music Video: I Miss You

Sometimes when two very talented people collaborate, you end up with a Masterpiece or you end up with a “wow, what is that? And why can’t I stop watching this?”The Music Video: I Miss You

The Voice of Mayberry's Town Drunk

Sometimes a talented actor comes along that everyone associates with a particular role, but may be known to another generation for something else. This is the case with character and voice actor, Hal Smith...The Voice of Mayberry's Town Drunk

The Price of Liberty?

In the past weeks, ideologues on both sides of the aisle promised the end of the world if 1) the debt limit wasn’t increased and 2) spending wasn’t capped. No one disagreed that these two things needed to happen, but all disagreed on how to accomplish this shared goal...The Price of Liberty?

What Will You Have to Eat, Mr. Bond?

In the novels, James Bond was defined by what he ate as much as who he killed…What Will You Have to Eat, Mr. Bond?

I keep good company because I got a great gift from a friend who went to Comic-Con…

Good News, Everyone!

Let’s face it, there are plenty of bad things going on in the world and you can make yourself believe the world is a pretty horrible place if you only focus on the bad or only watch broadcast news. For those who have had enough, I have four website recommendations…Good News, Everyone!

A Little WSAsh Website History

 A visual look back on the history of this site…A Little WSAsh Website History

Scooby Doo! Where Were We?

The season finale for Scooby Doo, Mystery Incorporated is slated for 26 July, 2011. While I’m confident that the major storyline of what happened to the original Mystery Incorporated team will be answered, there are more questions now than ever...Scooby Doo! Where Were We?

The 2011 San Diego Padres

There is a great line that Michael Corleone says to his brother, Fredo, in the movie, “The Godfather: Part II.” The line is: “I know it was you, Fredo. You broke my heart. You broke my heart.” Substitute the words ‘San Diego Padres’ for ‘Fredo’ and you know exactly how I feel about this baseball team.
The 2011 San Diego Padres

Mr.Krabs + Ron Stoppable = ThunderCats

What do you call it when Mr. Krabs meets Ron Stoppable? Well, next month when you see it, you will call it ThunderCats…Mr.Krabs + Ron Stoppable = ThunderCats

Well Then, Soldier, How Goes the Day? River Song/ Doctor Who Speculation

The broadcast order of Doctor Who is River Song’s story told from the Doctor’s perspective, but her story is actually told in the following reverse order (from her perspective): (This is a long post.)Well Then, Soldier, How Goes the Day? River Song/ Doctor Who Speculation

Happy Father’s Day 2011

Happy Father’s Day 2011

1968

The year was 1968. It was a year in which this country found itself embroiled in war abroad, civil unrest at home, and an economy suffering from first twinges of inflation…1968

On James Arness

James Arness passed away last week and with him a bit of my childhood history died as well…On James Arness

Sariah Gallego Joins the Dark Side

Eight year old Sariah Gallego wanted to apprentice to Darth Vader and didn’t hesitate to tell him so…Sariah Gallego Joins the Dark Side

Exploring With Hobbes and Bacon

Hobbes and Bacon picks up where Calvin and Hobbes left off 16 years ago…Exploring With Hobbes and Bacon

Friday Morning Guilty Pleasures

My guilty pleasures include comics about a 4 year old little girl, an old retired couple, workers in a movie theater and a TV show about 4 kids in Colorado…Friday Morning Guilty Pleasures

Memorial Day 2011

As you celebrate this holiday…Memorial Day 2011

The Things You Would Have Said

Whether a person has passed away, contact was lost, or the strength needed at the time was lacking, now there is a website that gives you a chance to say what you have always wanted to say to them...The Things You Would Have Said

SEAL Team 6’s Takes Down the Mouse

Should a private company have the right (and financial benefit that goes with that right) to trademark/copyright the name of a U.S. Government organization or military unit? Disney says yes! SEAL Team 6’s Takes Down the Mouse

A Fan’s Dream Come True

What would you do if the concert star looked out into the audience, pointed to you and said, “ Will you come up here on stage and help me sing this song?” A Fan’s Dream Come True

And I (Hope to) Feel Fine

According to radio evangelist, Harold Camping, Saturday 21 May 2011 will be the end of the world...And I (Hope to) Feel Fine

Retirement for Ronald McDonald?

Saturday morning TV will certainly be different in the future if a group called Corporate Accountability International has its way…Retirement for Ronald McDonald?

The History of Doctor Who 1963-2010

What can you say about a video that has a clip from every Doctor Who episode ever made. I say, “Wow!”The History of Doctor Who 1963-2010

The Movie Thor Strikes Home

Thor is the story Shakespearian actor turned director, Kenneth Branagh, was born to tell…The Movie Thor Strikes Home

Say It Ain’t So, Superman

The Superman tagline of “Truth, Justice and the American Way” wasn’t something that we kids in the 1950s took lightly…Say It Ain’t So, Superman

Sirius-XM Radio Does It Again

Sirius-XM Radio changes its programming channels, but doesn’t share the info well with its customers…Sirius-XM Radio Does It Again

Doctor Who is like Death & Taxes

Adding Doctor Who to Death and Taxes…Doctor Who is like Death & Taxes

Taco Bell Wins – Sort of

Winning quietly is the best course, but it’s not the path Taco Bell has chosen…Taco Bell Wins – Sort of

Robbins & Schneider are at the Head of the Class

The Kings of Children Television started with Head of the Class...Robbins & Schneider are at the Head of the Class

Truth Makes Strange Bedfellows – Me & Bill O’Reilly

You know it's the end of days when I agree with Bill O'Reilly - which in this case I do...Truth Makes Strange Bedfellows – Me & Bill O’Reilly

How Frank Cannon, Floyd Lawson and Roy Stoner made Gunsmoke a Success

Those thought to be wrong for the “Gunsmoke” TV series were the ones who made the radio series the American Iliad…How Frank Cannon, Floyd Lawson and Roy Stoner made Gunsmoke a Success

American Dad – A Guilty Pleasure

American Dad – A Guilty Pleasure

In Search of A Presidential Doctrine

Is the Obama Doctrine a corollary to the Clinton Doctrine?
In Search of A Presidential Doctrine

It’s No Joke – Cartoon Network May Finally Get its Act Together

It’s been two years since Cartoon Network’s Toonami went off the air… It’s No Joke – Cartoon Network May Finally Get its Act Together

Both Dennis the Menaces are 60

Hank Ketchum always seems to come in second…Both Dennis the Menaces are 60

To Being First

Being first assures recognition, but it does not always ensure success....To Being First

A Friday with TiK ToK

A Friday TiK ToK with Captain Kirk…A Friday with TiK ToK

Just Ask Rebecca Black if the Internet is for the Weak

Some think Rebecca Black paid $2,000 to be the joke of the internet, but is she? Just Ask Rebecca Black if the Internet is for the Weak

Rango Was Fun

Rango makes you believe in the sign… Rango Was Fun

MLB Network’s All in One Place

Where can you find Sandy Koufax shaking hands with Walter Johnson... MLB Network’s All in One Place

Six Degrees of Reinhardt

Django Reinhardt, WordPress, The Modern Jazz Quartet and Lindsey Buckingham. Oh my!
Six Degrees of Reinhardt

For Dick Tracy – The End of An Era

Dick Tracy gets a new creative team…For Dick Tracy – The End of An Era

A Old Time Radio Treasure Chest

Rediscovering the “Theater of the Mind”…A Old Time Radio Treasure Chest

Taco Bell Fights Back With Food

Taco Bell Fights Back With Food

ReBoot & The Ellery Queen Mysteries

It's ReBoot & Ellery Queen for a Friday Evening...ReBoot & The Ellery Queen Mysteries

And She Did It While Wearing A Dress

Bob Thaves said about Ginger Rogers that she did everything Fred Astaire did backwards…and in high heels! Today, I discovered the same can be said about Mary Ford...And She Did It While Wearing A Dress

And the Winner is…

In previous years, I’d venture a couple of Academy Award picks, but not this year...And the Winner is…

About Dwayne McDuffie

The legacy of a writer is the words he leave behind…About Dwayne McDuffie

Mattel Says End of the Line to JLU

After being off the air for almost 5 years, the JLU toy line will come to an end...Mattel Says End of the Line to JLU

Young Justice Revisited

I thought Cartoon Network had a winner on its hands with its new animated series, Young Justice, but I’ve tempered my opinion of the show...Young Justice Revisited

Son of Stuck Funky and the Barbara Streisand Effect

Whether it is Hamlet’s Queen Gertrude or Barbara Streisand, the lesson is the same…Son of Stuck Funky and the Barbara Streisand Effect

Egypt and the Bird in the Snowstorm

The situation in Egypt draws a parallel to another story about change...Egypt and the Bird in the Snowstorm

Like Clarissa, Bryant & Katie Explain It All in 1994

In 1994, there was CompuServe, America-on-Line, GENIE and MCImail and I had an address on all of them...Like Clarissa, Bryant & Katie Explain It All in 1994

Taco Bell Follows Dominos’ Trail Hoping for Better Results

Taco Bell thanks law firm for suing them...Taco Bell Follows Dominos’ Trail Hoping for Better Results

The Green Hornet Should be Squashed

It’s early in the year, but we’ve already seen the worst movie of 2011...The Green Hornet Should be Squashed

A Tale of Two Speeches

No words can ease the pain of the loss that occurred in Tucson last Saturday, but two people tried yesterday. A Tale of Two Speeches

True Grit

John Wayne will always be Rooster Cogburn, but Hailee Steinfield is Mattie Ross...True Grit