Classic Music Video of the Week

Sorry, Pop-Pop-ers, looks like we've fallen a bit behind on the "of the week" part of the "Classic Music Video of the Week." That's what happens when you can't post during work hours anymore.

So hopefully this will make up for lost time. This week's video comes to you from The Talking Heads, with "Once in a Lifetime." I remember this video from TV, and the strange multiple David Byrnes dancing about. Apparently, this video is also exhibited in MoMA.

I also have the childhood recollection of Kermit the Frog's version as well.

So again, sorry for the wait. Here's this week's video. Have a good Labor Day Weekend!

THE POP TEN SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN

Well, what with the recent passing of Merv Griffin, we decided that this latest "Pop Ten" should be the top game show hosts. Yes, we realize that Mr. Griffin wasn't actually a game show host, per se, but Merv is responsible for a bunch of game shows, that include Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. Now before we get to those that made the list, we would liketomention a few names that juuuuuuuust missed the cut. Now as much as we loved Funhouse, JD Roth just wasn't quite good enough to make the "Pop Ten". Other notables that missed the cut include Hollywood Squares' John Davidson, The Gong Show's Chuck Barris, Pyramid's Dick Clark, Wheel's Pat Sajack and Remote Control's Ken Ober. And while we know we'll get some argument over this one, Regis Philbin has been left off the list. Sorry, but we were just annoyed by Reg and generally don't care for him. We'd rather see Gelman host a show. Now we are not denying the hosting talent of those left off, but when you get a load of the "Pop Ten" you can see that we were hard pressed to find room for them. Anyways, that's enough of the potatoes, let's get to the meat:

10. Mark Summers- Now, sure some may question this ranking, with such hosting studs like Clark and Sajack making the list, we stand by it. No other host sported a smile, while being in constant peril. He never knew when one of his Botany 500 suits would get splashed with slime or some other gunk. And I don't know if you know this, but slime is hard to get out! No other host had to endure such a "physical challenge" of a hosting job.

9. Alex Trebek- While Alex has never been in as much "Jeopardy" as Marky Summers, he does bring a lot of class to the world of game show hosting. Even back when he was hosting Classic Concentration, you could tell he had the moxie to go far in the fast-paced world of game show hosting. He did his time, hosting a boodle of shows before getting the "Jeopardy" gig. Plus he had one of the best cameos ever on "Cheers" when Cliff went on Jeopardy.

8. Peter Tomarken- "No whammies, no whammies stop! You landed on number nine on the "Pop Ten" and a Free Spin! One of my favorite game shows growing up, "Press Your Luck", not that "Whammy" crud, is one of the greatest games of all time. Yes, I said it! Tomarken was not only handsome, but charming as all heck to boot. Of course Peter has passed on and is now in place where there are only "Big Bucks" and "No Whammies."
7. Jim Lange- Who needs eHarmony? Jim Lange was helping bachelors and bachelorettes make a connection long before the internet even existed! Yes he was the famed "Dating Game." He was also the host of several other games including "Bullseye." Lange also appeared as himself in shows like "Parker Lewis Can't Lose" and "Laverne and Shirley".

6. Bill Cullen- BC hosted and participated in over dozens of game shows including, "The $10,000 Pyramid", "Blockbusters", and "The Price is Right." Yes that's right, Cullen was the original host of the "The Price is Right"! Cullen is a game show icon! And with spectacles like those, who can doubt his talent.

5.-Gene Rayburn- The incomparable host of "The Match Game" he had to keep the likes of Jimmy Walker, Richard Dawson and Charles Nelson Reilly in line day in and day out. And let me tell you, that is no easy task. He also has hosted more shows with the word "dough" in it than any other game show host in history. That's right, two! "Tic-Tac-Dough" and "Dough-Re-Mi".

4. Chuck Woolery- Maybe some wouldn't have put Chuck this high, but the guy IS the modern game show host. He would kick Tom Bergeron's heinie in a Host-Off! Of course he's probably best known as the host of "Love Connection", but he also hosted one of the more underrated game shows, "Scrabble." I still don't know why GSN won't air "Scrabble"? Ridiculous! But seriously, I think what pushed C-Wool into the "Pop Five" was his reality show, "Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned." That's tough to beat.

3. Bob Eubanks- The man who made the term "Whoopee" lose all meaning as the host of "The Newlywed Game" is a legend in the hosting field. He hosted all three stints of "The Newlywed Game", totaling 17 seasons. Now, that's impressive. You cannot have a valid discussion about classic game shows without bringing up Bob Eubanks. Go ahead, try it! I dare you. I double dare you, and there's no physical challenge avaialable here. That Eubanks smile will brighten up any living room. ANY living room, I say!

2. Bob Barker- I don't think there needs to be a whole lot of explanation to go with this one. Double B has been the host of 'The Price is Right" for like a quarter of a century. That's borderline absurd! But he has hosted it with class and aplomb all the way. I mean, who amongst us hasn't yodeled along to "Cliff Hangers"? Who?! Let's face it whenit comes down to game show hosting, it doesn't get much better than Bob Barker. In fact we think there is only one better at charming the old broads and that is none other than.....

1. Richard Dawson- I dare you to find a more charming game show host. You can't do it, can you? Survey says, "NO!" If you think you can, well then my friend, we shall "Feud"! No, Richard Dawson was even a great game show host in "Running Man", for crying out loud! A bit evil, but great, nonetheless. And don't forget his witty banter as a panelist on "Match Game". The man is a living legend. If there's ever a "Game Shows Hall of Fame", he's a first ballot inductee, hands down!

STEAL ALERT (WHOOP, WHOOP!)

So I was strolling through my local Best Buy, trolling the Digital Video Disc section, when what should I happen upon, but the "Steal of the Century". No, this is not a movie you have never heard of, well maybe it is, I dunno. Anyways, moving on. What I found was something so glorious, so awesome, so utterly amazing, I almost couldn't believe my eyes. A box of not one, not two, but three, count 'em three, classic movies for the low, low price of just $14.99. What movies, you may ask? Um, how 'bout the Money Pit, The Burbs and Dragnet. Do not adjust your monitors, you read correctly. Three of the funniest movies of all-time! These are each worth at least $14.99 on their own. I mean that breaks down to like just under $5 a movie! That breaks down to about, let's see, a fraction of a penny per laugh! Grab this while you can, I did! And now the wait begins for the Michael Keaton pack of Gung-Ho, The Dream Team and Mr. Mom!

Pop-Culture Annoyances, Part One

Per Eileen’s previous request, here are the beginnings of a list. So, in no particular order:

Pop-Culture Things That Make Me Want To Crash My Car Into A Building, Part One:

1. That "Delilah" Song

God that song is so whining and annoying. And everyone seems to love it. Oh it’s so sweet and romantic and…good God, there’s blood pouring from my ears! Make it stop!

2. Sugar Ray

Everything about Sugar Ray bothers me. First of all, their popular songs are crap. I state this because I may cut some slack for their Lemonade and Brownies as opposed to Fly and everything after. But the music is awful, Mark McGrath of Extra is awful, and everyone song is overplayed and annoying. Plus the fact that the lyrics are incredibly ridiculous, and usually about cheating.

3. The Neverending Story

This one doesn’t make me want to crash my car because it’s bad. It just scares the crap out of me. I don’t know why I have an irrational fear of this movie. Maybe all the sad and creepy parts hit me a little hard as a kid. Since I have this terror though, I can’t put a clip up. So here’s a Family Guy-related one instead.

4. Emo

See #1 and the ear bleeding comment. I just don’t get it…I thought there were different eras of this, and it used to just be called depressed adolescence. Or androgynous punk. Or goth. Or just listening to The Smiths or Morrissey. But instead there’s Emo…a great “short” word for Emotional (because it’s so long of a word), which really translates to “sucky music.” This is a good description:

5. Stupid Beer Commercials

Football season is about to commence (not counting pre-season of course). I don’t think I need to elaborate.

6. Beating An Idea to Death (i.e. Penguins)

So first there was March of the Penguins. Then Happy Feet. Now penguins…surfing in Surf’s Up. Okay, we get it. You made money off of penguins. Now let it go. Just go to the Zoo or something.

CLARK AND MICHAEL: SUPERGOOD

Some of you true pop culturists, may have even noticed a member of "MTV's the STate" in that clip.








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DVD Release of the Week

I am almost a week late on this news, and I apologize. My change in jobs has kept my schedule quite busy, and also limited my Internet access during the work week. But I'm sure this will make up for it...

I don't know if Will's CMVotW post of SBTB was due to this release, or was by sheer coincidence, but it was good timing nonetheless. For last Tuesday August 7th, a DVD was released that many fans have long awaited...


That's right, my friends, Saved by the Bell Hawaiian Style AND Wedding in Las Vegas, both yours to own on one DVD for the low, low price of $14.99! It's been forever since I've seen these, and now I'm glad they're available for purchase.

So get your copy now, so you can watch legendary scenes with amazing songs!

Classic Music Video of the Week

I don't think this needs a whole lot of introduction. This video of course was filmed during their reunion tour:

THE GOOT

Another "Police Academy" is on the way!!! Get excited people, this means the rebirth of "The Goot's" career! This could do what Pulp Fiction did for Travolta. Or what Starship Troopers did for Casper Van Dien? Tough to say! Either way we're in, but it better have Sweetchuck in it, that's all we have to say!