A Few More Hours Till 2007...

I won't be here to celebrate with you all, so here's my contribution to the party.

Hope you like ABBA.



Happy 2007.

Dope out.

-TGWD

My NEW/OLD Favorite Movie...

Folks, I've been reacquainted with my past. Yes, and yours, too.

Growing up, I was one of the kids not enarmored with super group KISS (they were satanic, y'know...). But I was in the minority, methinks. Anyway, back in '78 NBC begged 'em to star in their own movie...which they did.

That TV flick was KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park. The rest is (sad) history.

I now own that movie (through circumstances I shall not get into) but for those who want a taste of what I remember glancing at on TV back in the day and now can pop into my DVD player whever I want, click below.

And try not to drool as you stare in dumbfounded amazement...like I did.



No wonder they hid behind the makeup.

Dope out.

-TGWD

In Respect Of This Year...

Well, in a couple of days we'll all have to get used to writing 2007 on our checks. So, while we still have a day or so to do it, let us sit back and reflect on 2006, our achievements and what a great year it's been for us all.

...

Okay, enough of that crap - time to reflect on a year that meant something: 1999.

Not for any reason in particular. But at least it had a dance-able song written about it.

...aaaaand since I can't seem to find a video for it on YouTube, here's the intro for "Space: 1999" instead. Enjoy.



What? Gimme a break; I tried to look for it! I swear!

Dope out, you ingrates.

-TGWD

Gimme The Good Old Days Of The Future...

You guys can HAVE that new-fangled version of "Battlestar Galactica" they show over at Sci-Fi.

In my day, you didn't need all that extra added sex, semi-nudity, violence and crapola. (Geez, I sound like my grandpa.)

Just gimme the original.



See? That's much better.

Dope out.

-TGWD

Onward, Upward and Thruward!

Well, the holidays are over and done. All that's left now is the bloody aftermath and several low-price sales!

In fact, after New Year's, the next one I'll have to worry myself with is Valentine's Day, and what to get my wife to make up for the oven mitts last year. (that was a joke).

Anyway, In my never-ending quest to be topical (and failing), here is a little something from Apple Computers called "The '1984' Commercial".



And people say I'm not topical...Hah! Up their nose with a rubber hose!

Huh? Oh...Dope out.

-TGWD

Busy...Can't Talk Long....

Just posting a music video then I'm running along.



I'll show myself to the exit.

Dope out.

-TGWD

Merry Hanukkha. Happy Kwaanza And A Joyful New Christmas!

Or...uh...well, you know.

Anyway, here is my present to you for the day: Second Street Productions' latest product!

Watch, enjoy, crtique and comment on Eraserhead: Da Homie.



I'll admit it isn't perfect but, darn it, I like it.

Let's hear it for minimalistic weirdness!

Do-ho-hope out.

-TGWD

Yeah, Yeah, I Know...'Tis The Season....

Christmas Eve. Big whoop-dee-doo. Yee haw. Whatever.

Here's my present to you poor still-shopping, last-minute saps. Enjoy.



Ho-ho-humbug.

Dope out.

-TGWD

Something Quite Unusual...

Have a rough day shopping? Getting stressed out due to getting ready for the holiday of your choice?

Join the club.

Here; kick back, relax and watch this...



I don't know what you'd call it but it's...something else.

Don't worry, just another day or so then you can relax.

Dope out.

-TGWD

Here, Kitty Kitty Kitty...

Myself, I don't like cats. They smell, they chew things, they eat mice, they're mean to dogs like Odie and Snoopy...besides which, I had a cat named Rosie in my youth who was mean, scratched everybody and had 24 litters altogether. She was quite the loose...uh, kitty cat.

Anyway, why I bring this up is because I found a site wherein kitties are made to seem cute. Maybe TOO cute? Click the smiling puddy tat below and go be the judge yourself.









Be warned: some of the captions are a tad nasty. Consider yourself on guard.

Dope out, you cool cats.

-TGWD

Just A Little Programming Note...

I re-changed the look of the site, added some new links to the "Links" section to your right....

That's about it.

Oh by the way; NEVER get a MySpace account - you'll never be able to get into it to edit it. Never.

Dope out.

-TGWD

A Movie I May Just Have To Break Down And See...

Anyone who knows me knows that I love to watch movies that are...well, for lack of a better word...bad.

But on the basis of the trailer I just saw, I'll have to start camping in front of the theater now.

Go HERE and check it out yourself...and no, I'm not telling you what it is - just watch it.

And I'll see you in the theater line.

Dope out.

-TGWD

Man! Late Night...Nothing Ready....

Uhh...here, have an '80s video.



Yeah, I'm tired; how'dja guess?

Dope out.

-TGWD

More Superhero Stuff...

Expanding on the theme started with yesterday's post, I bring you a continuation in the form of two more independent fan-made flicks.

First is the achievement known as Batman:Dead End...



...And here is a trailer for the never-to-be-made (but-should-be) film, World's Finest.



And to state the obvious, I'd pay to see both of these. Twice.

Dope out.

-TGWD

A Special Superhero Movie Trailer...

Granted, it's for a movie that doesn't exist and probably never will, but truth be told - it SHOULD.

Watched and be amazed by Grayson.



Admit it; you'd see it in a theater, wouldn't you?

Dope out.

-TGWD

My NEW Video Edit Thingy Dealie!

Yeah yeah, I know - all of you are probably bored to death of this already, but Second Street Productions has a brand spanking new project out there for public consumption.

Just like before, it copntains footage from a popular horror movie; but unlike before, the music used is not seasonal. Not to worry, it loses nothing in the translation.

So again, ladies and germs, it is my pleasure to bring you my newest baby...Halloween II: Typewriter.



And so once again I ask, whaddya think??!

Dope out.

-TGWD

A Little Night Music ('80s-Style)...

How about a little Robbie Dupree to help steal the night away?



Ahh...love the easy listening stuff.

Dope out.

-TGWD

One Word...SUPERTRAIN

Yes, folks, "Supertrain". The TV show that ran on NBC back in 1979 and lasted all of....half a season. Yep. Not even a full season.. Half.

For a while, I was beginning to think that I hallucinated this whole thing until I came acrosss my own little VHS copy today of the premiere episode of the show: "Express To Terror" (yay for me!).

Also, the show even has its own little webpage. JUST CLICK HERE.

And THIS little clip...



Let's hear it for old memories!

Dope out.

-TGWD

A Little Town I Call Home...

Like many of my neighbors, I live in a little town called Marietta, Ohio. It's the gem of the Muskingum River; named after Marie Antoinette for some reason or other - I forget why. Anyway, this is my town and, for now, I'm living in it.

Now, for those of you who want a little taste of the region, just watch these:

We have a thing each year called The Sternwheeler. Here is a clip of this year's sternwheeler races...



And here is a parade, circa 1982, with the nearby Parkersburg High School band marching down Putnam Street past the city hall and turning right onto Second Street heading for the levee...



Only a couple of vids, but that should give you some idea of life around here...huh? It doesn't? Well, whaddya want from me??!

Dope out.

-TGWD

Peter Boyle Dies at 71.

I just get home and what do I find out? That great character actor and all-around nice guy Peter Boyle has died. He was 71, which is relatively young nowadays; a true shame, because he was in all ways and means a consummate actor.

But as always, he will be remembered most for...well, besides being Ray Romano's dad on TV, for being the tall guy in this clip:



Rest in peace, Peter; you've earned it.

Dope out.

-TGWD

I Got Your Christmas Spirit; RIGHT HERE!!

Many of you who know me (especially as of late) are aware that I have next to NO Christmas spirit. Nope, not a bit. And it's not because I'm some Atheist or don't believe in God or anything...I just plain don't like all this stupid commercialist gift-giving gimmie-gimmie-gimmie mentality.

Unless it's ME who gets the stuff in question. Otherwise....

In fact, the only thing I'm looking forward to is when this blasted "season of giving" is over and there are all the sales specials - so I can get some goodies for myself!!

So, just in case you're still wondering what my stand on Christmas is, then here it is, spoken here by my main man:



So, a merry BAH HUMBUG to you all! Good afternoon!

And Dope out.

-TGWD

Bad Day...Bad Mood...Bad Music...

Disco.




Bah humbug. And Dope out.

-TGWD

My First Video Edit Thingy Dealie!

Yes, it's something I've always wanted to do and never had the time or resoruces to do.

...until NOW.

Ladies and germs, please behold the maiden effort of Second Street Productions: Friday The 13th: Slayride!



Boy, I know I'm asking for it but...whaddya think??

Dope out.

-TGWD

Martin + Lewis = Guaranteed Laffs!

Many of you young whippersnappers (that's right, you heard me...) have never even heard of a comedy duo known as Martin and Lewis. Have you? HAVE YOU?? That's because today's generation, awash as it is with the comedy stylings of Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell and the rest of the recent alumni of Saturday Night Live have forgotten what true laugh-out-loud borscht belt-style comedy really is.

Well, I'm about to remind you.

Martin and Lewis were actually Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, respectively, and many have forgotten that in the fifties they were the epitome of comedy. They were well-represented by their hosting duties on The Colgate Comedy Hour as well as their many movies. Of course, they split apart as many duos do, but their routines remain.

Now, for you unwashed heathens, here are a few classic clips of their combined genius.

Here is one with Jerry playing Dean's valet, with expected results...



Next is Jerry as a hospital orderly (trust me, it's a riot!)...



And finally a two-part routine with Dean as a photographer and Jerry as a bumbling window washer (like he could be a competent one).

PART 1



PART 2



Now, if that ain't comedy then y'all don't like chicken on Sundays. (...whatever that means.)

Dope out.

-TGWD

"Halloween II: The Nonsense"

Okay, I like the original Halloween movie as much as anyone out there, and at least Halloween II was a logical continuation, if a bit more ready to show the blood and guts and lessen the scares as compared to its origin.

And it DID have the best ending....



But after watching this, then knowing that after the non-canon Halloween III was Halloween IV, answer me these:

* If Laurie shot Michael in both eyes, wouldn't that not only blind him but also puncture his brain, killing him?

* If he was also burned to a cinder after that explosion, where did he get his form and mass in part IV?

* If Doc Loomis was also in that explosion (in fact, the cause of it), how did he get off with just a few scars in IV?

*...so how could either of these characters logically exist for their sequels (outside of studio greed??)?

And what does any of this have to do with Christmas?

Nothing. Unless you happen to like THIS movie.

Dope out.

-TGWD

I Almost Forgot To Post Today, So....

Here's Michael McDonald's "I Keep Forgettin'".

It's called "ironic reference", people. :)



Anyways, I loves me some '80s music.

Dope out.

-TGWD

No More Cuteness! (For Now...)

Okay then, to balance out the excess of cuteness that's been saturating the blog lately, how about a little something to offend most everyone?

In other words, something that rises below vulgarity?

From the rightfully classic 1968 Mel Brooks film The Producers, here is "Springtime for Hitler".



How's THAT for being non-cute?


EDIT - And as an added bonus, the same number from the 2005 musical film remake.



There, I think that should be offensive/funny enough for today.

And barring my site being shut down for offensiveness, Dope out.

-TGWD

Them '70s Commercials....

Well, enough cute stuff for now; let's get to something more tangible - commercials from the 1970s.

Starting off, here's an ad for Ty-D-Bowl and some guy living in your toilet...



A Pop Tarts ad with, of all things, a talking toaster...and a girl who seems not one bit phased by it...



Even dishwashing ads were cool (I thought) in the '70s. The guy hawking for Ajax here is character actor Eugene Roche.



And finally here's Folger's Coffee's own Mrs. Olson!



Groovy memories, eh?

Dope out.

-TGWD

Classic Sesame Street Moment...

Who doesn't know "Sesame Street"? Back in the day, it was really in its element...or should I say, back in my day.

But for me, the greatest element was when the Muppets interacted with real actual kids. And this example is, by far, the absolute best of them.



Feel the saccharine, baby.

Dope out.

-TGWD

The Clash Of The Season...

It's not Santa Vs. Jesus, nor even Christianity Vs. Commercialism....

It's Charlie Brown Vs. OutKast.

And it is, in my informed opinion, the cutest darned thing I've ever seen. Enjoy.



Now, they need to do something like that with an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie.

Dope out.

-TGWD

And Speaking Of Saturday Morning Cartoons...

Who was? Oh, well anyway - now that I've brought it up....

I grew up, like many others in my demographic, watching cartoons of a Saturday morning, such as "The Pink Panther". He was cool, funny and never said a word...well, maybe once or twice. But the fact was that his cartoons were of the kind that they just don't make anymore.

Just watch:

Here's one called "Twinkle Twinkle Little Pink"...



Another called "We Give Pink Stamps" (a personal fave)...



Here's "A Fly In The Pink"...



And we wrap it up with the classic, Oscar-winning "The Pink Phink" (my second-fave).



Now, that should be enough "Pink" for one day.

Dope out.

-TGWD

Roger Rabbit - The Legend!

We all remember the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit from 1998, correct? And from this came Roger Rabbit, a cartoon character who was launched into the upper stratosphere of stardom and begat a long series of films that....

Okay, okay - Roger really didn't do much more after his breakthrough mega-hit flick, but at least it wasn;t for a lack of effort on his part. In fact, if you went to the movies or rented videos, you've no doubt seen the remainder of his output.

Here, in fact, are the rest of Roger's films/short subjects.

The first one, Tummy Trouble, was released with the Disney film Honey, I Shrunk The Kids...



Next is Rollercoaster Rabbit, which was shown with the initial release of 1990's Dick Tracy...



And then there's Trail Mix-Up, another short that premiered with the Disney's A Far Off Place.



Oh yeah, and here's a commercial with Roger hawking Diet Coke.



There. You've just witnessed the whole output of Roger Rabbit outside his movie. Maybe he should have gotten a better agent.

Oh, well. Dope out.

-TGWD