tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8647128690062248919..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: This is one of those random thoughts daysBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-51474872624662713452011-05-10T02:07:58.723-07:002011-05-10T02:07:58.723-07:00Debra Norville isn't on during daytime in St. ...Debra Norville isn't on during daytime in St. Louis. The local CBS affiliate shows Craig Ferguson out-of-pattern and puts her in between.<br /><br /><i>Inside Edition</i>, <i>Entertainment Tonight</i>, and <i>The Jerry Springer Show</i> have all been on literally every broadcast station in St. Louis (except the PBS affiliate) at every possible programming hour they could be on.David K. M. Klaushttp://davidkevin.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48482163786441057912011-05-06T16:45:37.185-07:002011-05-06T16:45:37.185-07:00That blog is hilarious! Thanks for sharing.That blog is hilarious! Thanks for sharing.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13302545167970532080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-63810072227844799472011-05-06T11:27:32.607-07:002011-05-06T11:27:32.607-07:00To anonymous; Thanks for the explanation. I was ...To anonymous; Thanks for the explanation. I was afraid I was missing something and sure enough...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1359077812268877132011-05-06T04:14:32.141-07:002011-05-06T04:14:32.141-07:00I read the How To Write Good blog. I can't tel...I read the How To Write Good blog. I can't tell if he's serious or subversively insane. It has to be the worst collective advice on writing complied into so small a space in the known universe. I feel like I have to go and read all of Eudora Welty's books to purge him from my brain.Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15244519478946026617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81191215852549884342011-05-05T22:29:21.222-07:002011-05-05T22:29:21.222-07:00Well said about the Stooges, Pat. They were unique...Well said about the Stooges, Pat. They were unique and will never be replicated.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-51440151463708574552011-05-05T21:44:47.056-07:002011-05-05T21:44:47.056-07:00I usually think of myself as the only straight man...I usually think of myself as the only straight man in America who actually watches the Tony Awards, so I'll be watching. And this year, I actually have a reason: Matt and Trey of "South Park" are up for 14 awards for "Book of Mormon." I'm really looking forward to that, after nearly wearing out my mute button on the godawful numbers from last year's new musicals. I'm also looking forward to the "In Memorium" segment, where they salute all the actors who died while performing in "Spider-Man." <br /><br />On another topic, when will people ever learn not to try to reproduce the Three Stooges? Every so often, like on the old "Fridays" show on ABC, people try to do the Stooges, and it's always embarrassing. People think because it was dumb, lowbrow, knockabout humor, it must be easy. But Howard, Fine & Howard honed their timing in vaudeville and films for decades, and they had those moves and sound effects down to an exact science. Anyone else doing it comes across like Louie Anderson trying to channel Fred Astaire.Pat Reederhttp://www.comedy-wire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-50655685811764618282011-05-05T20:10:16.026-07:002011-05-05T20:10:16.026-07:00For lack of a better place, i'll post this que...For lack of a better place, i'll post this question here, since it's kind of random...<br /><br />I was watching the final episode of Family Ties (a great sitcom, even though I don't think you were involved in it) on TV. Lots of emotion in the story. Is it harder to write the final episode of a sitcom, which usually has a sense of closure, finality and/or emotion, than it is to write for a show during its prime?DyHrdMEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07621011643939597497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-41655195687594066362011-05-05T19:33:48.308-07:002011-05-05T19:33:48.308-07:00Don't know if Ken will see this comment, but t...Don't know if Ken will see this comment, but there is now a plan floating around to redevelop the Dodger Stadium area for the NFL. Wonder what he thinks of that, given the NFL's patchy history in Los Angeles.DWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33684133212963464292011-05-05T18:53:03.978-07:002011-05-05T18:53:03.978-07:00To Diane:
The baseball "pronouncer" ins...To Diane:<br /><br />The baseball "pronouncer" instead of announcer is a nod to an old Gary Owens-ism that only a few people --including Ken--might get. But thanks for being alert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-55358986650966727802011-05-05T16:42:25.835-07:002011-05-05T16:42:25.835-07:00I hope you're only exaggerating a little about...I hope you're only exaggerating a little about the scripted pilots looking for a network spot. Maybe the "reality" crap has peaked at last.<br /><br />My hairdresser once cut the hair of Mary Tyler Moore. Top that.Buttermilk Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430011403223875192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29966820661596759062011-05-05T16:36:33.876-07:002011-05-05T16:36:33.876-07:00Ken,
Not sure if you know or not, but the Isotop...Ken, <br /><br />Not sure if you know or not, but the Isotopes are real. They used to be the Albuquerque Dukes. (Those Dukes are coming up, coming up, coming up swinging).lucifervandrosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222482184840116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-23837225944452210622011-05-05T15:09:38.549-07:002011-05-05T15:09:38.549-07:00Last I heard Katie Couric was turned down for a ta...Last I heard Katie Couric was turned down for a talk show. She's a walking example of the Peter Principle. <br /><br />Ken, why did Fox Sports Northwest become Root? Just a name change or is it a different entity? BTW, what a dumb name.Cap'n Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783977137812876489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29404257606794698152011-05-05T14:40:13.040-07:002011-05-05T14:40:13.040-07:00Ken,
Do I remember correctly, or didn't Jackie...Ken,<br />Do I remember correctly, or didn't Jackie Cooper also direct some Simon & Simon episodes? Are you sure you want to work for the Dodgers this weekend, an article in my local paper said they couldn't meet payroll this weekend.<br /><br />Good Luck!bill joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124153166221403515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48300049647843765502011-05-05T14:26:17.914-07:002011-05-05T14:26:17.914-07:00Baseball pronouncing, pretty clever, I like it! A...Baseball pronouncing, pretty clever, I like it! And the hits just keep on coming? Not if you're calling a Mariner game (usually). <br /><br />You're going to Cleveland, but not to Baltimore (which is the first stop on their next road trip)? Who will be the Rizzistant when they play the O's? <br /><br />Interesting stat I saw in Dwight Perry's column yesterday: most complete games pitched, career: Cy Young, 749. Most complete games pitched, active players: Roy Halladay, 60. He's closing in fast! The majority of pitchers never appear in 700+ games! I bet Rizzs has the rest of the Cy Young stats memorized. <br /><br />"Have you in Cleveland by evenin'!" Lewis Grizzard.Cordon Vida Bleunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-62250012952864020312011-05-05T12:38:53.483-07:002011-05-05T12:38:53.483-07:00What the HELL is Marie Osmond going to do with the...What the HELL is Marie Osmond going to do with the 35,000 dolls? And HOW the hell did she acquire 35,000 dolls that now require something to be done with them in the first place? And why hasn't she been featured on the show HOARDERS yet?Matt Pattonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-40354076223255044532011-05-05T11:44:04.071-07:002011-05-05T11:44:04.071-07:00Love ya, Ken. Love my wife. But JennyJohnsonHi5 is...Love ya, Ken. Love my wife. But JennyJohnsonHi5 is my TWILF.Howard Hoffmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377628524697677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-25953152717114860522011-05-05T10:29:31.365-07:002011-05-05T10:29:31.365-07:00I went to the same physical therapist as Troy Glau...I went to the same physical therapist as Troy Glaus, and I don't have a contract for this year either....Phillip Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498595633633248863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-1968391667477517472011-05-05T10:29:30.592-07:002011-05-05T10:29:30.592-07:00To anonymous: Do you happen to know how one gets ...To anonymous: Do you happen to know how one gets into the field of baseball pronouncing? I'm pretty good at correctly saying the names of most major league baseball players. Do you think I have a chance at a change in careers?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-7526703457344892922011-05-05T10:11:06.908-07:002011-05-05T10:11:06.908-07:00It looks like the "Three Stooges" movie ...It looks like the "Three Stooges" movie is going to completely fictionalize their lives.<br /><br />So Hollywood can't find anything funny about growing up Jewish and poor in Brooklyn anymore?BigTednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-61393317829556525902011-05-05T10:11:06.062-07:002011-05-05T10:11:06.062-07:00Random question of the day:
In your baseball pron...Random question of the day:<br /><br />In your baseball pronouncing career, have you ever described a rally as "and the hits just keep on comin'?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-14090762849645930452011-05-05T09:12:53.245-07:002011-05-05T09:12:53.245-07:00Rest in peace to Jackie Cooper. A class act.
Sinc...Rest in peace to Jackie Cooper. A class act.<br /><br />Since the "mansion compound" is now empty can't Boston Rob reside there?Nazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00316554604305098721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54817953885321147762011-05-05T08:58:18.797-07:002011-05-05T08:58:18.797-07:00Ken said:
"...Is anything going on with the ...Ken said:<br /><br /><i>"...Is anything going on with the Dodgers this year?"</i><br /><br />Frank McCourt has taken more undeserved money out of the Dodgers organization than Alyssa Milano...Tom Quigleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959628996361620134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-92162082212803927622011-05-05T08:52:55.732-07:002011-05-05T08:52:55.732-07:00Please tell me you are kidding with the Boston Rob...Please tell me you are kidding with the Boston Rob/Jerri, Bitch with the hat hosting the Emmys.<br /><br />PLEASE!!!!<br /><br />SisterZipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-48700023132087270742011-05-05T07:37:36.206-07:002011-05-05T07:37:36.206-07:00Not to be a name-dropper but Marlin slugger, Mike ...<i>Not to be a name-dropper but Marlin slugger, Mike Stanton and I have the same dentist.</i><br /><br />Jimmy Buffett, Carl Hiaasen and I have the same dentist.Mary Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02186261066656584772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-58084836546880300142011-05-05T06:07:30.044-07:002011-05-05T06:07:30.044-07:00The late Michael O'Donoghue also wrote a wonde...The late Michael O'Donoghue also wrote a wonderful "How To Wrte Good," which for some reason, is linked on this page:<br /><br />http://workableweb.com/_pages/tips_how_to_write_good.htm<br /><br />Also, Ken, let me be thie first to pre-welcome you to Cleveland! If you're looking for a light meal, let me sugggest Frank Sterle's Slovenian Country House for all of your schnitzle & slivovitz needs.<br /><br /><b>wv: ingsyc</b> - a boy band with a bad head cold.iainnoreply@blogger.com