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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 win.

Regarding that controversy from some time ago, the powers that be at CBS should’ve seen it coming. Here’s why (watch the whole thing, please; the item up for bid and the pricing game, since retired).

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 zones; still later, the second plane crashed. Then, all discussions of the accidental turned into discussions of the deliberate.

We all know what happened next. We must never forget.

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 news commentator – and really wanted to hear his takes since the recent George Zimmerman verdict. The thing is – I’ve missed him as a sports guy.

He was a lot more fun when he uttered phrases such as “They’re not gonna get him!” and “From way downtown – BANG!” than “Rush Limbaugh, today’s worst person in the world!”

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 Second Annual 24-Hour Game Show Marathon to play games and raise money for two great causes — the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) and the Baltimore-based Kennedy Krieger Institute (www.kennedykrieger.org).

There are many ways to donate –one of them being to dedicate an hour of the marathon in memory of a friend or loved one who is no longer with us. I’ve donated money in that regard and requested they dedicate one of the first hours of the marathon to Stephen St. James’ memory.

You’ll recall Stephen was the longtime afternoon drive rock jock at Rock 104 and operations manager for our parent company, Blakeney Communications. You might recall Stephen and I worked at another station in town. Stephen died in 2011 after battling cancer.

Thanks to Cory Anotado, Bob Hagh and Christian Carrion for putting all this together. Visit 24hourgsm.pacdudegames.com to find out how you can take part and donate.

(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 below

www.tempchin.com

www.wineresort.com

(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 day, singer Jack Russell says he never meant to hurt anyone that night. He’s attempted to contribute to The Station Fire Memorial Foundation, the organization which helps victims and their families. The foundation has refused Russell’s donations.

If you wish to donate, visit the following website.

www.stationfirememorialfoundation.org

(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.

Concurrently, Def Leppard will play eleven shows in Vegas. Details at the website below.

www.rockcamp.com

(crossposted from DougMorris.net)

Looking for a way to help victims of Superstorm Sandy? Here’s one.

Buy a copy of the three-CD compilation “Songs After Sandy”. Proceeds from the sales benefit grassroots community based charities working to restore neighborhoods in New York and New Jersey that were devastated by the storm.

Among those performing the songs: the two living former Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr; Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead fame; Billy Squier; Jeff Lynne; Eric Burdon and many more.

You can start placing your order with the website we’ve listed below.

www.pledgemusic.com

Word came today that ground has been broken for a new women’s dorm at William Carey University. As the Carey community continues to grow, something like this was inevitable.
Continue reading “Chance at a great tribute”

(crossposted from DougMorris.net)

Tired of your favorite legend getting snubbed by The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

The Rock Hall must’ve heard your complaints – and is letting you vote for your top five nominees online. The selection committee will then use your votes along with the music industry’s votes to determine who enters the Rock Hall.

Among those nominated this time are Rush, Heart, Deep Purple, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Procol Harum. Vote at the website we’ve posted below until December 3rd.

www.rockhall.com