Much has been written and said of the apparently unorthodox game play of Arthur Chu, the defending champion of the long-running quiz show “Jeopardy!” It’s been the talk of talk radio, social media and the round-the-clock news networks. As CNN reported, “Breaking from the typical game-playing strategy of going through one category from top to …
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Doctor? Doctor. Doctor? Doctor. Doctor? Doctor. Doctor? Doctor. Doctor? Doctor. Doctor? Annnnd Doctor.
On this 50th anniversary weekend of the long running “Doctor Who” franchise, let’s turn the clock back to – well – last weekend. Greg “Greggo” Wicker, one of the most creative people I’ve ever worked with, recently debuted a “Doctor Who”-themed game show called “Shut the TARDIS!” at the Geek Creation Show, a convention held …
Pocket ¢hange
One of my favorite former co-workers of all time, Elizabeth Googe, has been back in the Pine Belt for some time. She recently accepted a public relations job with the Hattiesburg chapter of the Salvation Army. Liz has kept both my TV and radio co-workers updated on various projects – including the recent angel tree …
Perfect bid
Remember a few years back on “The Price is Right” when a contestant in the fabulous showcases turned in a perfect bid? Recall this happened in Drew Carey’s first season as host and, per the rules, a winning bid that is within $250 of the retail price of the showcase results in a double showcase …
My 9/11/01 memory
I was working the morning shift at WDAM –- where we got a live video feed of the World Trade Center minutes after the first plane crash. We wondered how this could happen. Terrorism didn’t cross my mind at the time –- just a freak accident. Later, “The Today Show” went live to all time …
Wow! Who saw that coming?
Word is ESPN and Keith Olbermann have repaired the bridge that was napalmed in 1997. Olbermann will host a late night show of sports highlights and interviews starting late next month on ESPN2. Previously, he signed on with TBS to lead their postseason baseball coverage. I’m sure a lot of you miss him as a …
Fun and games for great causes
It’s not much of a secret I’m a game show fan. It’s a joke in my family while most kids learned their ABCs and 123s from Sesame Street, I learned my letters from Wheel of Fortune and numbers from The Price is Right. A trio of other game show fans is teaming up for the …
A post about wine, women and song (or at least two out of three)
(crossposted from DougMorris.net) The songwriter who penned The Eagles’ “Peaceful Easy Feeling” is getting into the wine business. Jack Tempchin is partnering with California-based South Coast Winery to release P.E.F. Cabernet Sauvignon (three guesses as to what the letters P.E.F. stand for and the first two don’t count). More details at the websites we’re listing …
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The Station nightclub fire in Rhode Island — ten years later
(crossposted from DougMorris.net) Ten years ago today, the band Great White performed at a bar, known as The Station, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Just moments into the band’s performance, pyrotechnics sparked soundproofing foam and fans rushed for the exit. Unfortunately, 100 people died that night – including the band’s guitarist Ty Longley. To this …
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Rock Fantasy Camp in Sin City with Def Leppard
(crossposted from DougMorris.net) The members of Def Leppard invite you to live out your own rock ‘n’ roll fantasy — at fantasy camp in Vegas, baby — Vegas. Def Leppard will be the featured counselors at the camp taking place April 4-7. They’ll be joined by guest counselors Lita Ford and Quiet Riot’s Rudy Sarzo. …
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