Whatever you do, don't follow this link to my latest video. It's nothing a distinguised journalist should be seen doing.
http://video.ap.org/v/Legacy.aspx?g=a76c26f1-5b9d-4a41-beaf-f4d1960fb110&f=ctnhr&mk=en-ap&fg=copy
The other one you might like (hate) is the April 11 tv preview:
http://video.ap.org/v/Legacy.aspx?g=21493199-8b6a-4271-a00d-cbbca0c9ee68&f=ctnhr&mk=en-ap&fg=copy
Friday, April 25, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Latest yuks from the Conan man
From NBC, a compilation of recent Conan O'Brien jokes:
"Yesterday, Hillary Clinton's top adviser abruptly left her campaign. When he heard about it, Bill Clinton said: 'Wait - we can leave?'"
"On Saturday, Barack Obama held several campaign rallies in Montana. Officials say that Barack's visit attracted large crowds AND doubled the black population of Montana."
"John McCain is the only presidential candidate who is not currently using Secret Service protection. So far, McCain's only protection is the life insurance he bought from Wilford Brimley."
"The Pope announced that during his visit to New York City this month he will visit a synagogue. When asked why, the Pope, 'I want to perform for a crowd that hasn't heard my material before.'"
"According to a new poll, 81% of Americans think the country is on the wrong track. The other 19% own gas stations."
"A new study has found that people with a TV in their bedroom are likely to have weight problems. The study found that this even more true if the TV in your bedroom is resting on a refrigerator."
"7-Eleven announced that it's going to start offering its own 7-Eleven credit card. The 7-Eleven credit card is for people who are not comfortable walking around with Slim-Jim money."
"Today, the Olympic torch relay was interrupted so many times by protestors that organizers took the torch on a bus for final part of the run. By the way, it's now called the Olympic Burning Bus."
"Canada just announced it may boycott this year's Summer Olympics because of China's treatment of Tibet. When asked about the boycott, Canada's Prime Minister said, 'I'm very angry at China plus we suck at summer sports.'"
"It's been reported that John McCain once got so angry at his wife during a public appearance that he called her the worst name you can call your wife. That's right, he called her 'Hillary.'"
"General Petraeus, the top general in Iraq, testified on Capitol Hill today - and he was questioned by Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Obama and Clinton both had the same question for Petraeus: 'Are you by any chance a superdelegate?'"
"The producers of the Latin Grammy Awards announced that the show is moving to Houston. The Latin Grammies plan to get to Houston by sneaking over the border from Mexico."
"The New York Post is reporting that the store Linens 'N Things is headed for bankruptcy. A spokesman for Linens 'N Things says: 'We've been selling plenty of linens - but not nearly enough things.'"
"The latest rumor is that CBS may shut down most of its news department and outsource its newsgathering to CNN. A CBS executive said, 'We want to grab that hot, young Larry King audience.'"
"Nicole Kidman and her new husband Keith Urban have bought a home in California just blocks from former husband Tom Cruise. Cruise probably will never see Kidman though because all around her house she built a 4-foot fence."
"Last night in New York, Elton John held a fundraiser for Senator Hillary Clinton. Things got off to an awkward start when Hillary and Elton showed up wearing the same pantsuit."
"The Elton John benefit concert was a huge success raising $2.5 Million for Hillary's campaign. Elton sang all of his biggest hits for Hillary - except for 'The Bitch is Back.'"
"During a speech President Bush urged Chinese leaders to talk to the Dalai Lama and called him 'a really fine man.' Bush said, 'I used to be reluctant to meet with him - then I found out he's not a real llama.'"
"This week in San Diego, a group of openly gay republicans are holding their national convention. The gay convention is just like the regular convention - except instead of super-delegates - they have super-fabulous-delegates."
"A new survey says that the average man in a relationship decides to propose to a woman 2 years, 11 months and eight days after their first date. By the way, the average woman in a relationship just wrote that down and got out a calendar."
"A 70 year-old man was arrested for attacking an 81 year-old man at a Wal-Mart in Florida. Because it's in Florida, the 70 year-old man will be tried as a juvenile."
"It's being reported that singer Ashlee Simpson has gotten engaged. Friends say: 'Ashlee wanted to find a guy who's not threatened by her talent - and luckily, it didn't take long.'"
"Yesterday, Hillary Clinton's top adviser abruptly left her campaign. When he heard about it, Bill Clinton said: 'Wait - we can leave?'"
"On Saturday, Barack Obama held several campaign rallies in Montana. Officials say that Barack's visit attracted large crowds AND doubled the black population of Montana."
"John McCain is the only presidential candidate who is not currently using Secret Service protection. So far, McCain's only protection is the life insurance he bought from Wilford Brimley."
"The Pope announced that during his visit to New York City this month he will visit a synagogue. When asked why, the Pope, 'I want to perform for a crowd that hasn't heard my material before.'"
"According to a new poll, 81% of Americans think the country is on the wrong track. The other 19% own gas stations."
"A new study has found that people with a TV in their bedroom are likely to have weight problems. The study found that this even more true if the TV in your bedroom is resting on a refrigerator."
"7-Eleven announced that it's going to start offering its own 7-Eleven credit card. The 7-Eleven credit card is for people who are not comfortable walking around with Slim-Jim money."
"Today, the Olympic torch relay was interrupted so many times by protestors that organizers took the torch on a bus for final part of the run. By the way, it's now called the Olympic Burning Bus."
"Canada just announced it may boycott this year's Summer Olympics because of China's treatment of Tibet. When asked about the boycott, Canada's Prime Minister said, 'I'm very angry at China plus we suck at summer sports.'"
"It's been reported that John McCain once got so angry at his wife during a public appearance that he called her the worst name you can call your wife. That's right, he called her 'Hillary.'"
"General Petraeus, the top general in Iraq, testified on Capitol Hill today - and he was questioned by Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Obama and Clinton both had the same question for Petraeus: 'Are you by any chance a superdelegate?'"
"The producers of the Latin Grammy Awards announced that the show is moving to Houston. The Latin Grammies plan to get to Houston by sneaking over the border from Mexico."
"The New York Post is reporting that the store Linens 'N Things is headed for bankruptcy. A spokesman for Linens 'N Things says: 'We've been selling plenty of linens - but not nearly enough things.'"
"The latest rumor is that CBS may shut down most of its news department and outsource its newsgathering to CNN. A CBS executive said, 'We want to grab that hot, young Larry King audience.'"
"Nicole Kidman and her new husband Keith Urban have bought a home in California just blocks from former husband Tom Cruise. Cruise probably will never see Kidman though because all around her house she built a 4-foot fence."
"Last night in New York, Elton John held a fundraiser for Senator Hillary Clinton. Things got off to an awkward start when Hillary and Elton showed up wearing the same pantsuit."
"The Elton John benefit concert was a huge success raising $2.5 Million for Hillary's campaign. Elton sang all of his biggest hits for Hillary - except for 'The Bitch is Back.'"
"During a speech President Bush urged Chinese leaders to talk to the Dalai Lama and called him 'a really fine man.' Bush said, 'I used to be reluctant to meet with him - then I found out he's not a real llama.'"
"This week in San Diego, a group of openly gay republicans are holding their national convention. The gay convention is just like the regular convention - except instead of super-delegates - they have super-fabulous-delegates."
"A new survey says that the average man in a relationship decides to propose to a woman 2 years, 11 months and eight days after their first date. By the way, the average woman in a relationship just wrote that down and got out a calendar."
"A 70 year-old man was arrested for attacking an 81 year-old man at a Wal-Mart in Florida. Because it's in Florida, the 70 year-old man will be tried as a juvenile."
"It's being reported that singer Ashlee Simpson has gotten engaged. Friends say: 'Ashlee wanted to find a guy who's not threatened by her talent - and luckily, it didn't take long.'"
Thursday, April 17, 2008
New Britain is the Bristol of my imagination
Bev from North Haven responded to my recent quip about New Britain, in a column in the Register, by saying,
"When you are back in New Britain, you could consider a stop at one of my favorite museums. The New Britain Museum of American Art is a great place to visit. http://www.nbmaa.org/
It is also a great place to find some really good Polish food, if that interests you. "
Sounds good. My brother buys his kielbasa in New Britain for Easter. So yeah, New Britain rules.
"When you are back in New Britain, you could consider a stop at one of my favorite museums. The New Britain Museum of American Art is a great place to visit. http://www.nbmaa.org/
It is also a great place to find some really good Polish food, if that interests you. "
Sounds good. My brother buys his kielbasa in New Britain for Easter. So yeah, New Britain rules.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Michael Johns eliminated? Not good.
From Fox: $60 million has already been raised by IDOL GIVES BACK, a special music celebration raising awareness and funds for six charities including: Children’s Defense Fund, The Children’s Health Fund, The Global Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More and Save the Children’s U.S. Programs. Donations continue to come in, and an updated total will be announced next week. Viewers who wish to donate may do so by calling 1-877-IDOL-AID (1-877-436-5243) or by logging on to www.americanidol.com.
Also on tonight’s show, finalist Michael Johns was eliminated from the AMERICAN IDOL competition after he received the fewest of America’s over 31 million votes. On Tuesday's performance show, contestants sang inspirational songs, and Johns, 29, from Buckhead, GA, sang "Dream On."
Also on tonight’s show, finalist Michael Johns was eliminated from the AMERICAN IDOL competition after he received the fewest of America’s over 31 million votes. On Tuesday's performance show, contestants sang inspirational songs, and Johns, 29, from Buckhead, GA, sang "Dream On."
Another up story in a down market
From A&E:
The real estate bubble may be deflating, but show ratings for the A&E Original series SELL THIS HOUSE have inflated 42% this Quarter over the 4th Quarter of 2007. With experts saying it’s a terrible time to sell, those who have no choice are looking for a miracle. SELL THIS HOUSE comes to the rescue, offering great advice, and this season, perhaps serving as a balm to the aches and pains presently endured by a vast majority of homeowners struggling to unload their homes in a soft market.
The real estate bubble may be deflating, but show ratings for the A&E Original series SELL THIS HOUSE have inflated 42% this Quarter over the 4th Quarter of 2007. With experts saying it’s a terrible time to sell, those who have no choice are looking for a miracle. SELL THIS HOUSE comes to the rescue, offering great advice, and this season, perhaps serving as a balm to the aches and pains presently endured by a vast majority of homeowners struggling to unload their homes in a soft market.
Masterpiece ratings
From WGBH: (keep in mind that the number is small to start, but it is nice progress):
We're excited to report that the launch of the new MASTERPIECE has been a dazzling success. To date, our average rating in the overnight markets is a 2.1: a 50 percent increase over the 2006-2007 season.Since we went on the air in January with a new name (MASTERPIECE), a new look (bye bye armchair), a new host (Gillian Anderson), and new scheduling (three genres: CLASSIC, MYSTERY, AND CONTEMPORARY), the series has drawn a larger and broader audience that includes*: -- a 125% increase among women 18-49, and -- an 85% increase among women 50 and older"We have really achieved what we hoped for with the revamped MASTERPIECE," say executive producer Rebecca Eaton."We hit the mark with a new generation of drama fans, and at the same time increased the size of our core audience."Still to come on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: A bold new adaptation of A Room with a View on April 13; My Boy Jack, the starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall on April 20, and Cranford, a three-part miniseries starring Judi Dench premiering May 4.
We're excited to report that the launch of the new MASTERPIECE has been a dazzling success. To date, our average rating in the overnight markets is a 2.1: a 50 percent increase over the 2006-2007 season.Since we went on the air in January with a new name (MASTERPIECE), a new look (bye bye armchair), a new host (Gillian Anderson), and new scheduling (three genres: CLASSIC, MYSTERY, AND CONTEMPORARY), the series has drawn a larger and broader audience that includes*: -- a 125% increase among women 18-49, and -- an 85% increase among women 50 and older"We have really achieved what we hoped for with the revamped MASTERPIECE," say executive producer Rebecca Eaton."We hit the mark with a new generation of drama fans, and at the same time increased the size of our core audience."Still to come on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: A bold new adaptation of A Room with a View on April 13; My Boy Jack, the starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall on April 20, and Cranford, a three-part miniseries starring Judi Dench premiering May 4.
Masterpiece ratings
From WGBH: (keep in mind that the number is small to start, but it is nice progress):
We're excited to report that the launch of the new MASTERPIECE has been a dazzling success. To date, our average rating in the overnight markets is a 2.1: a 50 percent increase over the 2006-2007 season.Since we went on the air in January with a new name (MASTERPIECE), a new look (bye bye armchair), a new host (Gillian Anderson), and new scheduling (three genres: CLASSIC, MYSTERY, AND CONTEMPORARY), the series has drawn a larger and broader audience that includes*: -- a 125% increase among women 18-49, and -- an 85% increase among women 50 and older"We have really achieved what we hoped for with the revamped MASTERPIECE," say executive producer Rebecca Eaton."We hit the mark with a new generation of drama fans, and at the same time increased the size of our core audience."Still to come on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: A bold new adaptation of A Room with a View on April 13; My Boy Jack, the starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall on April 20, and Cranford, a three-part miniseries starring Judi Dench premiering May 4.
We're excited to report that the launch of the new MASTERPIECE has been a dazzling success. To date, our average rating in the overnight markets is a 2.1: a 50 percent increase over the 2006-2007 season.Since we went on the air in January with a new name (MASTERPIECE), a new look (bye bye armchair), a new host (Gillian Anderson), and new scheduling (three genres: CLASSIC, MYSTERY, AND CONTEMPORARY), the series has drawn a larger and broader audience that includes*: -- a 125% increase among women 18-49, and -- an 85% increase among women 50 and older"We have really achieved what we hoped for with the revamped MASTERPIECE," say executive producer Rebecca Eaton."We hit the mark with a new generation of drama fans, and at the same time increased the size of our core audience."Still to come on MASTERPIECE CLASSIC: A bold new adaptation of A Room with a View on April 13; My Boy Jack, the starring Daniel Radcliffe and Kim Cattrall on April 20, and Cranford, a three-part miniseries starring Judi Dench premiering May 4.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
It's Bush and Cheney's War, actually; and ours
From PBS/Frontline:
FRONTLINE's landmark 4.5-hour special "Bush's War," which aired last week on PBS, is breaking series' records for online viewership, with more than 1 million views of the streamed video segments in the first few days following its television broadcast. The popularity of the online video puts "Bush's War" on a trajectory to quickly become the most widely viewed film in FRONTLINE's online archive. Watch Online at http://www.pbs.org/frontline/bushswar
Too bad we couldn't figure this out sooner, before GWB's 2nd term
PBS, by the way, has an affectionate profile of GHW Bush 41, a man we actually appreciate as a public servant and president, coming in a couple of weeks.
FRONTLINE's landmark 4.5-hour special "Bush's War," which aired last week on PBS, is breaking series' records for online viewership, with more than 1 million views of the streamed video segments in the first few days following its television broadcast. The popularity of the online video puts "Bush's War" on a trajectory to quickly become the most widely viewed film in FRONTLINE's online archive. Watch Online at http://www.pbs.org/frontline/bushswar
Too bad we couldn't figure this out sooner, before GWB's 2nd term
PBS, by the way, has an affectionate profile of GHW Bush 41, a man we actually appreciate as a public servant and president, coming in a couple of weeks.
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