Every so often I take a day and ask YOU to write in. This blog goes out into the internet and I have no idea who is reading, where you're from, etc.
So today I'm asking YOU to check in. Where are you from? What demographic? How long have you been reading? How did you find the blog in the first place? What topics do you like and dislike? Are you also listening to my podcast? What do you like or dislike about that?
I especially want to hear from new people and lurkers. And don't worry, no salesmen will call.
Just click on the Comments section and introduce yourself. Hey, this is a lot easier request than "buy my books" (although they are all still available).
Thanks much,
Ken
214 comments :
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 214 of 214Hi Ken! I'm Andrea from Trieste, north Italy, I 40. I have been reading your blog since 2011, maybe earlier. Originally I found about this blog in an english forum dedicated to Frasier. My favourites post are the ones when you write about television, writers, actors, ecc. I'm not really interest in baseball.
Podcasts, I don't like them in general, yours is the only I listen to but not that often (I liked the most the interview with Kevin Smith); the posts I read them every day and I thank you for taking the time in writing it.
Steve from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. I've been following the blog for quite a few years as it is both entertaining and informative. I love the "behind the scenes" bits for both TV series and baseball announcing.
John from NE Ohio -
Where - NE Ohio
How Long & How - found your blog when looking for an obit for Harry Morgan. Read a lot of back issues that weekend. Every day since.
Like/Dislike - I like the behind the scenes most. I dislike the political most. Whether I agree or not, I don't come here for the politics. Close second is the drive-by jabs. I may agree that is a POS, but unless referencing that person is truly the funniest punch line, don't do it. If the punch line requires a brainless slut, Roseanne is not the punch line.
That being said, you do whatever you want. This is for your enjoyment, we're just along for the ride
I don't listen to the podcast much. I don't listen to any podcasts much. I used to read 3 or 4 blogs a day, this is the last one.
I did buy your travel log book and enjoyed it. I read the excerpts from the 60's book and just didn't feel it - maybe I'm a little young for it. I'm only a boomer when somebody wants me in their statistics and they stretch the definition. I have meant to buy Must Kill TV, but I lost my kindle password and haven't bothered.
I don't comment as much as I used to because I can't access it at work anymore on my computer - the firewall calls it an adult site. I always read it on my phone and then commented with a real keyboard. In order for me to comment with a real keyboard now, I have to remember to do it after dinner, when I read it at 9am.
Hi Ken. Dave from Edmonton,AB Canada. I really enjoy your blog and your podcast. Friday questions are my favorite on the blog. As for the podcast i love the behind the scenes stories from Hollywood. I just stumbled upon your blog when searching "behind the scenes sitcom", as i am a huge fan of sitcoms. Been following for approximately 4 years now, though i have never commented. Thanks so much for sharing these stories. You have certainly had an amazing career.
Oh, I've been out of the country for three weeks but when I'm home I never miss one of your posts. I'm originally from NY/NJ/CT but retired in Tucson, AZ.
I'm Joe from NYC. Been reading, and listening to your podcast, for about 3 years or so. I think I was watching a repeat of Cheers or Frasier (or maybe even MASH), and stumbled upon your blog through a Google search for some question I had. I'm a huge TCM fan so I was first drawn to your podcast when I read that you interviewed Ben Mankiewicz. Now, I make sure to check the blog once a week, and enjoy your podcast as I'm walking or riding a bike in Central Park. I'm in my early 40s, grew up in Ohio, and have been working in advertising in NY since I graduated. Really enjoy it when you interview people on the podcast, and hope you keep doing so. Thanks for sharing your tales!
Hi Ken
Cecelia from Houston. 55 years old, work in marketing operations, legal industry.
Been reading for at least 10 years, maybe more. Can't remember if I found your blog via Mark Evanier's or vice versa. Nevertheless, it's one of my daily reads.
I love all sorts of 'behind the scenes' stories, my guilty pleasure would be celebrity memoirs, so of course those types are some of favorite posts.
The sports stuff I typically skim, but hey...keep on doing you.
I haven't had as much opportunity as I'd like to listen to the podcasts, I'm more of a reader than a listener.
Definitely a lurker here. Daryl Royal from metro Detroit. 63 years old. Been reading for about five or six years, I think after a link from Mark Evanier's page. I like the movie reviews and stories about TV writing, but really I read it all. I may not get here everyday, but I read everyday's posting when I get by, which is a few times a week at least. Haven't had time to do the podcast (I normally read at work), but hoping to get time soon to check it out. Love this blog!!!! You are appreciated.
Where are you from?
I'm Rob Mesite, from Springfield, VA, just outside of DC
What demographic?
White, 62 year old male. Retired from a career as a military musician, primarily in DC; have also worked a lot on the civilian side.
How long have you been reading?
Two or three years. A friend mentioned your blog on Facebook, and I remembered you (fondly) for your year with the Orioles, and I had read and enjoyed "It's gone..." and enjoyed that as well.
How did you find the blog in the first place?
See above.
What topics do you like and dislike?
Behind the scenes (I have friends in the broadcasting industry, and I've done a few behind the scenes jobs on national broadcasts) and sports are my favorites. Even though I'm not a writer, I enjoy hearing thoughts on the writing process. I'm not particularly into the playwriting; I'm not sure why, because as a musician I really enjoy playing in the pit and being involved with shows.
Are you also listening to my podcast? What do you like or dislike about that?
I'm a binge listener. I alternate with yours, Gilbert's (which I started to listen to because you were a guest!) and Leonard Maltin's; mostly on long drives. As far as what I don't like...my language includes it, but I sometimes feel like the "F" bomb is used a bit gratuitously. I prefer "what the hell" to "what the fuck", but that's just me. (See lyrics to Cole Porter's "Anything Goes.) I also LOVE when you get somebody in and you give background on WHY or HOW something was incorporated in a show, especially one that I saw and remember. I also get a kick out of your on-set stories where you were as star struck as most of us would be.
Finally, I have to share this with you. Even though I'm now a die hard Nats fan (check out our radio guys, Charlie and Dave. Good announcers, and they make blowouts fun.), I listened to O's games religiously when DC had no team. In your book, my absolute favorite story was the one about Chuck Thompson taking your son out to the car to retrieve something during an inning while you had the call. You confirmed what I had long suspected, that he was one of the nicest people in the game. That alone made the book worthwhile, not to mention all of the other great inside stories. Thank you!
Hi, Ken. I'm mid-50s in Kansas. I binge-read your blog on the weekends (although I'm a day late this time). I enjoy your Hollywood stories and the Friday Questions, but I especially enjoy your posts about writing and what it takes to do it well. Thanks for doing this blog.
I'm 51 and I live in State College, PA. I work as a police lieutenant. 28-years of service.
I have read your blog for what I guess is 8-years of so. I love creativity but my job doesn't afford much in the way of opportunity to be creative. I am a trained painter and photographer. I read your blog for the fun stories, insight into MASH and Frasier, two of my favorite shows ever and your creative process. MASH especially is near and dear to my heart for reasons I won't go into here.
Reading your words brings me joy by hearing of all the creative ways you've spent your life. I can't help but smile when I go to your page.
Sorry I missed this. I grew up in Salina, KS, and am now in Ottawa, but in between I lived everywhere from L.A. to St. Louis to El Paso. Went to film school at Cal State Fullerton then started a music career and ended up later in graduate school, etc. Now I am a writer and editor of novels and screenplays. I am a new reader and was reading way back in 2014 when this posted so late to the party. Enjoying your blog for a few months now. 50 years old.
Hi, Ken, more of a lurker here, but do enjoy your blog. I'm about your age from the mid-west (Chicago) and I most enjoy the "insider's" perspective you provide. You seem fair and honest without much of an axe to grind. If you keep up the good work I'll keep reading
Hi Ken.Believe it or not I enjoyed listening to you when you took that summer off to pursue your dream as a baseball announcer for the minor league baseball team the Tidewater Tides.I looked you up and found this way to say thank you for entertaining us during that fun summer.At the time I was living in Virginia Beach and recently moved to The Villages in Fla.Of course I love Frasier and Cheers.My deceased father-in-law loved Mash and your writing.My wife visited the set of Frasier's last show.She loved the show.I met Jay Thomas once at one of his comedy shows in NJ many years ago.I miss that guy.He used to walk like a cross between a penguin and a duck.He must have worn out many many pairs of shoes.Well,Just wanted to say I miss your great stories that you told during those games.You seriously should write a book about your life,It would be a best seller.I am totally positive about that.Please drop me a line if you can.
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