I was very excited to discover that the cable channel Trio is running classic 1970's episodes of Battle of the Network Stars. Since way before I had a website or even before I went to high school, I used to love these shows. I think partially due to the fact I used to imitate Howard Cosell (who didn't). Like most things, nostalgia is stronger than the actual programming - sitting through an entire episode is a feat in itself. But if you can manage, it is good fun. It will be airing all this week in primetime on Trio and then a mini marathon on Sunday morning.
In other TV news - be sure to catch the weekend edition of the Today show on Saturday (7/26) Charo is scheduled to perform!
The Queen Mary pictures have sparked some ideas for the site. Mainly, I was wondering where to put the pictures - Trip Diaries? Club House? Gorn? When I figure it out, I'll let you know where they are.
I have also been trying to catch up on my sleep. The two 6am shifts on Monday and Tuesday took their toll big time. At least today I get to sleep in a bit, nap, and lounge before I start at 4pm.
Speaking of nostalgic TV Shows.
A few months ago Nick at Nite started running reruns of a show called Square Pegs. It was Sarah Jessica Parker's debut (I think) and also starred Jami Gertz (of Twister fame). I remember it being SOOOO COOOLLLL when I was about 10 years old or so.
It's impossible to watch now. Completely idiotic.
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-129/
Someone also recently posted some old episode of Automan on alt.binaries.multimedia. It was my favorite show of the 4th grade. It was about a guy who created a computer program that became a car or helicopter or a man. So cool...
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-1921/
Revisiting this was mind numbing. Its amazing how bad early 80's TV actually was.
Joe