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How ‘Survivor’ Saved (And Ruined) TV

This past year, Survivor ended its 48th season and 701th episode. I never believed Survivor would’ve made it this far when I first heard about the show over 25 years ago. But when it aired on this date, May 31 in 2000, it became a cultural phenomenon. But was its success misunderstood? American TV hasContinue reading “How ‘Survivor’ Saved (And Ruined) TV”

‘Twin Peaks’ Changed TV And Movies

It was 35 years ago when Twin Peaks premiered on TV on ABC and just eight years ago when fans finally got some resolution with Twin Peaks: The Return. I saw some resolution because David Lynch, who passed away earlier this year, never believed in anything finite. I’ve often debated the latter part of BlueContinue reading “‘Twin Peaks’ Changed TV And Movies”

No Sympathy For Predators

In the last few days, the world lost two sexual predators. They went by the names Phil Robertson and Ed Gale. You might remember them as celebrities but they were sexual predators more or less. Robertson, the patriarch of the facade that is Duck Dynasty capitalized off the redneck craze because it was hard forContinue reading “No Sympathy For Predators”

‘The Last Showgirl’ Highlights Pamela Anderson’s Talents

I’ve never been to Las Vega. But I have been to Branson, Mo., which people have described Vegas as “Branson on crack.” Las Vegas, just like Branson, seemed stuck in a state of arrested development. When I was there for the first time over 12 years ago, they were bringing in newer businesses and attractions.Continue reading “‘The Last Showgirl’ Highlights Pamela Anderson’s Talents”

Fountain Of Colors at NSU

With warmer months, Northeastern State University has started their fountain that runs constantly 24/7. This time, special lighting has been installed to have it change colors at night. While the summer months will have the Tahlequah, Oklahoma campus with less students, it is a nice sight to see. The fountain is located near the UniversityContinue reading “Fountain Of Colors at NSU”

Remembering Those Who Died This Memorial Day

Today is a day to remember those who died serving in our military and for those who died by their own hands unable to deal with the experiences. There’s nothing “Happy” about today. You can be happy for their lives and memories of them. Yet we seem to not care about the sacrifices they madeContinue reading “Remembering Those Who Died This Memorial Day”

Hands Across America Came And Went Into The Ether On This Day

There’s probably a reason a lot of people had forgotten about Hands Across America until filmmaker Jordan Peele used it as a plot point in his 2019 horror movie US. You, see, Hands Across America was one of many greatest promotion and fund-raising blunders of the latter quarter of the 20th Century. Burger King hadContinue reading “Hands Across America Came And Went Into The Ether On This Day”

Remembering George Floyd

Five years ago today, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin, who compressed his neck causing him to go into cardiopulmonary arrest. Floyd’s crime? He allegedly used a counterfeit $20. We don’t know if Floyd knew it was counterfeit. It might have been given to him as change from a previous transaction.Continue reading “Remembering George Floyd”

Don’t Be That Guy!

Even if the driver of this huge truck didn’t have a political sticker for the current administration, I could’ve guessed that he was a supporter. That’s my red Ford Escape I have parked in the handicapped spot. I finally got my handicapped placard less than two weeks ago. My ex had one for many yearsContinue reading “Don’t Be That Guy!”