tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post2573812995124690492..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: Misc-takesBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-45121115457824008972008-10-30T23:24:00.000-07:002008-10-30T23:24:00.000-07:00I'm simply delighted Harry Kalas finally got to ca...I'm simply delighted Harry Kalas finally got to call a Phillies World Series victory live, after nearly four decades at the mike (he wasn't given the opportunity in 1980, when MLB inanely prohibited local radio broadcasts of the Series). As I've said before, Harry is as beloved in Philadelphia as Vin Scully is in Los Angeles or Ernie Harwell in Detroit, and he deserved this shining moment.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-79761658869003082132008-10-30T12:13:00.000-07:002008-10-30T12:13:00.000-07:00I'd take the worst of the worst doing baseball bro...I'd take the worst of the worst doing baseball broadcasts over having to listen to 5 minutes of John Madden and/or Joe Theisman do football broadcasts!<BR/><BR/>I'll be forever biased on my baseball broadcasters though. Having grown up on Bob Uecker's Brewer games, I can't imagine anyone else doing it better. Fun and informative! <BR/><BR/>My verification word is "all off" I'm not sure that's such a good idea since I'm at work and its Sex Offender Thursday! (I'm a probation officer and they have group at the office today)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-47049539849673751702008-10-30T10:05:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:05:00.000-07:00I've never had the chance to listen to the Tampa B...I've never had the chance to listen to the Tampa Bay radio guys, but if you haven't listened to Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow broadcast SF Giants games -- usually TV, but occasionally radio with Jon Miller -- then you haven't heard the best.<BR/><BR/>There are people out there who don't like Joe Morgan as a baseball analyst. I can't understand that at all -- Joe is great. I watched most of the post season with the TV sound off, while Jon Miller and Joe kept me informed/entertained. Joe Buck remains THE most overrated announcer in television sports history, and as for McCarver... well, let's just say they make a good pair.Michael Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02569781786039595929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-72386509640007277132008-10-30T09:13:00.000-07:002008-10-30T09:13:00.000-07:00TBS's Ron Darling has potential when Tim finally h...<I>TBS's Ron Darling has potential when Tim finally hangs 'em up. During this year's ALCS, he said, "Pitchers hate two out hits, as they can prolong the inning."</I><BR/><BR/>Darling was the analyst on the Washington Nationals' telecasts their first year in D.C. (2005), and he was a cipher. He hasn't improved much -- but since he went to Yale and played in New York, he'll <I>always</I> have a job. Ah, the power of Ivy League networking.<BR/><BR/>BTW, my word verification is "dingst," which I suppose is some sort of emotion related to hearing bells.VP81955https://www.blogger.com/profile/11792390726196611188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-20253437970529332832008-10-30T00:55:00.000-07:002008-10-30T00:55:00.000-07:00Well, you tip-toed into politics, and now you've g...Well, you tip-toed into politics, and now you've gotta hose down the comment thread. Oh well. As for that picture of Paula... yikes! What a nightmare being a celebrity must be.Dr. Leo Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07669626692363827776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21390477517826618602008-10-29T19:11:00.000-07:002008-10-29T19:11:00.000-07:00"Anonymous said... 'Mayor of our largest state..'W..."Anonymous said... <BR/>'Mayor of our largest state..'<BR/>What? <BR/>Who wrote that? Tom McCarver?"<BR/><BR/>Shh. Don't tell her. She thinks she's Mayor of Alaska.<BR/><BR/>Mea goof.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-13979306558946057962008-10-29T17:37:00.000-07:002008-10-29T17:37:00.000-07:00did they at least get to do the lesbian episode on...did they at least get to do the lesbian episode on the ex-list? you know, the one where she remembers her times in college? they can't not do it, now that it's cancelled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34958856587410421432008-10-29T16:17:00.000-07:002008-10-29T16:17:00.000-07:00probably a bit inside, Kenny but...that's not Drew...probably a bit inside, Kenny but...<BR/><BR/>that's not Drew Carey managing the Rays, it's Bobby Gaylor...<BR/><BR/>and HE'S funny.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-3398058636558138822008-10-29T15:23:00.000-07:002008-10-29T15:23:00.000-07:00"Audiences didn't take to the idea of someone stup..."Audiences didn't take to the idea of someone stupid enough to base their entire life on what some psychic says."<BR/><BR/>Are these the same people out there in television land who kept Miss Cleo going for years before the bunco squad finally nailed her?Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-42291685170249561742008-10-29T15:20:00.000-07:002008-10-29T15:20:00.000-07:00"Mayor of our largest state.."What? Who wrote that..."Mayor of our largest state.."<BR/><BR/>What? <BR/><BR/>Who wrote that? Tom McCarver?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-7861629746296764302008-10-29T13:58:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:58:00.000-07:00Another "Anonymous said...unlike sarah, paula has ...Another "Anonymous said...<BR/>unlike sarah, paula has an amazing track record at her job. she tried cheerleading and became the most famous cheerleader ever"<BR/><BR/>Yeah, that trumps becoming the mayor of our largest state, and the Vice Presidential candidate for a major political party.<BR/><BR/>I missed the scenes of Palin bursting into hysterical tears because she couldn't put Creationism into the BRATZ movie.<BR/><BR/>Let's just say that for blithering idiots, both women have succeeded far beyond reasonable expectations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48442911053339124992008-10-29T13:51:00.000-07:002008-10-29T13:51:00.000-07:00"Anonymous said...it's been years since I've seen ..."Anonymous said...<BR/>it's been years since I've seen Midnight Cowboy, but i seem to recall some handjobbish behavior in that movie."<BR/><BR/>Handjobbish? Bob Balaban gives Jon Voight a blowjob on screen.<BR/><BR/>Of course, this year, with Voight an outspoken McCain/Palin supporter, it make be finally making Balaban sick for real.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-53598044505381584662008-10-29T11:03:00.000-07:002008-10-29T11:03:00.000-07:00Aside from Lionsgate, isn't AMC owned by Cablevisi...Aside from Lionsgate, isn't AMC owned by Cablevision, the company that, though the hard work of the Dolans, have made the Knicks and Madison Square Garden what they are today (and making the fans wistfully pine for the return from the dead of Charles Bluhdorn and the Garden's former owner, Gulf + Western/Paramount Communications)? It's pretty much a given that anything the Dolan family has a say-so in, such as the Knicks or AMC, will automatically turn into talentless crap no matter how well it starts out.<BR/><BR/>(And as far as the VP thing goes, you're really denying yourself some great comedy material if you only look at the Republican side, since Obama's VP pick is basically Reverend Jim with hair plugs and better clothing. Four years of comedy gold if Barack gets elected next Tuesday, and as a bonus, you can make all the jokes you want about Biden and not worry about having Al Sharpton outside your door the next morning.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25305183770908961512008-10-29T10:18:00.000-07:002008-10-29T10:18:00.000-07:00amadeus and handjobbing--it's been years since I'v...amadeus and handjobbing--it's been years since I've seen Midnight Cowboy, but i seem to recall some handjobbish behavior in that movie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-49329695687089702562008-10-29T09:43:00.000-07:002008-10-29T09:43:00.000-07:00ugtv.org: You may have a shot at Mad Men if they r...ugtv.org: You may have a shot at Mad Men if they really do dump Weiner. Because certainly no one who seriously cared about the show would take on the thankless task of following in Weiner's footsteps. Surely Sorkin and others of his prominence would/will laugh in LionsGate's collective face. <BR/><BR/>anonymous: Good points about Paula. Now, don't you need to run along and pick up her dry cleaning?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29475971234833459032008-10-29T09:18:00.000-07:002008-10-29T09:18:00.000-07:00Man, I'd run the hell out of Mad Men. That ain't ...Man, I'd run the hell out of Mad Men. That ain't hard. Have everybody smoke and drink, and slap women on the butt, and call 'em like baby doll and sugar. Put the camera on the floor and shoot the ceiling. Piece of cake. Where's my money.mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916795028010671142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64916756965582709232008-10-29T08:02:00.000-07:002008-10-29T08:02:00.000-07:00I'd add Amadeus (1984) to the list of comedic movi...I'd add Amadeus (1984) to the list of comedic movies to have won Best Picture since Annie Hall. Is it an out-and-out comedy? Of course not. But it's very funny.<BR/><BR/>And it's the first Best Picture winner with a hand job joke in it. That's gotta count for something.Anthony Strandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15170406011301084809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-7127779164873946322008-10-29T07:13:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:13:00.000-07:00i find it funny how paulas name is thrown in to ar...i find it funny how paulas name is thrown in to articles about the election. you are hardly the first person to throw her name in in an article about the election. just proves how famous SHE (paula) is!<BR/><BR/>and unlike sarah, paula has an amazing track record at her job. she tried cheerleading and became the most famous cheerleader ever, she tried choreography and singing and became one of the most popular ever. she tried television and wow... her show just became nr 1 show ever. pretty impressive! what did sarah really accomplish in politics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-61913833245402106302008-10-29T07:06:00.000-07:002008-10-29T07:06:00.000-07:00My problem with the ex-list...Assuming it's a hit,...My problem with the ex-list...<BR/><BR/>Assuming it's a hit, makes five seasons, and goes to magical syndication land...<BR/><BR/>You've got 25 episodes, each with a new boyfriend, times 5 years. 150 ex-boyfriends. For the sake of the argument, we'll say she started dating at 15. For the sake of argument, we'll also assume a 'boyfriend' isn't someone she went on one date with. That's 10 boyfriends a year.<BR/><BR/>SHE'S A SKANK!<BR/><BR/>And yeah, if it was a guy, he'd be a skank too. No double standards from me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37613046741545769652008-10-29T06:48:00.001-07:002008-10-29T06:48:00.001-07:00My favorite all time McCarver line is from last ye...My favorite all time McCarver line is from last year's World Series. "Once you drop the bat, base running is the primary way to score runs."<BR/><BR/>TBS's Ron Darling has potential when Tim finally hangs 'em up. During this year's ALCS, he said, "Pitchers hate two out hits, as they can prolong the inning."Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-57517615073793010072008-10-29T06:48:00.000-07:002008-10-29T06:48:00.000-07:00"Audiences didn't take to the idea of someone stup...<I>"Audiences didn't take to the idea of someone stupid enough to base their entire life on what some psychic says."</I><BR/><BR/>No, but we managed to elect one President twice in the 80's...Tom Quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959628996361620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-43669602198616141622008-10-29T06:13:00.000-07:002008-10-29T06:13:00.000-07:00Couldn't agree more about Mad Men without Weiner. ...Couldn't agree more about Mad Men without Weiner. <BR/><BR/>Somebody somewhere mentioned that they were thinking about Sorkin. <BR/><BR/>Now, I have nothing against Sorkin's style. In fact I'm probably one of the few people on the planet that really liked Studio 60 but Mad Men is NOT Sorkin material! He should not be allowed anywhere near that show. <BR/><BR/>And count me in on those that watch what I DVRd earlier in the 10pm (9 central) slot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-90792537956922316532008-10-29T05:21:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:21:00.000-07:00Big night of television on Wednesday! Barack Obama...<I>Big night of television on Wednesday! Barack Obama then 3 1/2 innings of the World Series.</I><BR/><BR/>Fortunately for me, I have other viewing options instead of Barack Obama.Corinnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17724324179898960650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-84244786677166267532008-10-29T05:12:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:12:00.000-07:00Frankly, if you haven't made up your mind about wh...Frankly, if you haven't made up your mind about what candidate you want to support after more than a year of constant campaigning...what DO you need to convince you for any particular candidate? I mean seriously, what are you waiting to hear? I think both candidates (and all the little non-serious candidates) have vetted themselves as much as possible. Are you really expecting some sudden stunning piece of data to change things?<BR/><BR/>As for the 10PM thing...I call Shenanigans. The WHOLE POINT of my having TiVos is recording shows that I can't stay up to watch or won't be around for. When I'm committed to a show like Lost, which might be on at 10PM...but I have to be up before 5AM every weekday...then I set the TiVo to record it and I watch it some other night. The time it's on is irrelevant. The DVR has no effect on the selection of shows I watch or tape. That choice is left to the actual SHOWS.WizarDruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251397305365764287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-28265451283759347562008-10-29T05:02:00.000-07:002008-10-29T05:02:00.000-07:00//For those of you still “undecided”, what the hel...//For those of you still “undecided”, what the hell else do you need to know? Paula Abdul in a $150,000 wardrobe is running for Vice-President.//<BR/><BR/>Ah, yes, because what makes this country great isn't voting for the candidate with the best policies and ideas, it's voting *against* the candidate we dislike. :P<BR/><BR/>Wouldn't it be nice if people in politics actually, you know, worked together to look for solutions, instead of just using it as a popularity contest won by bipartisan name-calling?<BR/><BR/>*disclaimer: I am no fan of Sarah Palin, but that doesn't mean I'm convinced by Obama's economic ideas*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com