First off, big props to one Mr Alfred Matthew Yankovic (who was decent enough to drop by and say "hi" not that long ago...) for his taking the music world by storm.
Secondly, I'm pleased to announce the next visitor to the little website o' love is Dr. James Kakalios. You might remember a little clip that appeared right here on the Blog-o-Rama. If not, here's another one. Get ready to get your learnin' on.
In all seriousness though, it was a helluva series--nothing to be ashamed of on either side. Although I did have to take an element of glee with the poor folks at Fox who seemed sooooo sad that their precious Mets didn't do it. It's called objectivity guys. If you can't feel it, at least try and pretend a little.
A little Over the Rhine for your consumption. Check out the interview with Linford on our Features page. Here's a clip of "Nobody Number One" with Karin dressed as a duck...
I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
and here's "Little Did I Know" with Karin dressed as Karin.
Well, I'm slogging through something I don't want to for a friend. Whee. Could be worse I guess. Anyway, seems like we never talk anymore? What's going on kiddies? How's the family? How's the job? Read any good books lately?
I saw the first one of these a while back and finally got caught up on the series. Makes me smile so I'm sharing it here with you. The exploits of Chad Vader: Day Shift Manager. episode 1:
So I was feeling like poop, but I still managed to get out and see the legendary R Lee Ermey be all creepy in the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie. As predicted he was the creepiest most entertaining part (but Jordana Brewster remains fun to look at) so that was alright. Check out the original scoop on the movie in our Features section.
From the AP story: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Buck O'Neil, the goodwill ambassador for the Negro Leagues who fell one vote shy of the Hall of Fame, died Friday night. He was 94.
Bob Kendrick, marketing director for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, said O'Neil died at a Kansas City hospital.
A star in the Negro Leagues who barnstormed with Satchel Paige, O'Neil later became the first black coach in the majors. Baseball was his life -- in July, he batted in a minor-league All-Star Game.
O'Neil had appeared strong until early August, when he was hospitalized for what was described as "fatigue." He was released a few days later but readmitted Sept. 17. Friends said that he had lost his voice along with his strength. No cause of death was immediately given.
Always projecting warmth, wit and a sunny optimism that sometimes seemed surprising for a man who lived in a climate of racial injustice for so long, O'Neil remained remarkably vigorous well into his 90s. He became as big a star as the Negro League greats whose stories he traveled the country to tell.
He would be in New York taping the "Late Show With David Letterman" one day, then back home on the golf course the next day shooting his age, a feat he first accomplished at 75.
"But it's not a good score any more," he quipped on his 90th birthday.
O'Neil had long been popular in Kansas City, but he rocketed into national stardom in 1994 when filmmaker Ken Burns featured him in his groundbreaking PBS documentary "Baseball."
The rest of the country then came to appreciate the charming Negro Leagues historian as only baseball insiders had before. He may have been, as he joked, "an overnight sensation at 82," but his popularity continued to grow for the rest of his life.
"He brought the attention of a lot of people in this country to the Negro Leagues," former Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson said. "He told us all how good they were and that they deserved to be recognized for what they did and their contributions and the injustice that a lot of them had to endure because of the color of their skin." *****
I'd tried to get Buck by for an interview here at the website. Obviously it never quite came together, but on a personal note I'd like to say that baseball lost a great ambassador and we as Americans have lost a vital part of our history with Buck's passing. We here at the website would like to send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. O'Neil.
I can't say enough about how much I think this guy rules. If you haven't checked out any of his work, I pity you. And would then encourage to go check it out so I can stop picking on you. I wish there were more clips, but doing the "Daily Show" ain't half bad. Anyway, check out the Features for the latest interview with "Weird Al" Yankovic as well as old favorites like John Lurie, Kari Byron, Bruce Campbell and the whole crew.
