Did you know that there was a spin-off of Who’s the Boss? called Living Dolls? I don’t remember this at all, but it was apparently launched off of a Who’s the Boss? episode entitled, “Living Dolls”.
The short-lived program starred Micheal Learned, Leah Remini (who appeared in the WTB episode) and Halle Berry (who did not appear in the WTB episode).
I’m sitting here watching King of Queens, and it’s the episode where Doug’s (Kevin James) friend Spence (Patton Oswalt) becomes the houseboy for Doug’s other friend, Deacon (Victor Williams). And, all of the sudden, they do a bit where Spence is very Mr. Belevedere-like and play they theme song to the show. Very fun for me.
I was sad to hear that King of Queens will be ending this May. It’s had a good run, and has cracked me up for years. In a world dominated by reality shows, though, the sitcom seems to be …read more
I missed this Monday’s posting of the “Best of the Worst of the 80’s Movies,” but will return to it next week so you all can argue about each other’s bad taste, or something like that.
Today, I’ll just throw you back to the early 80’s with a clip from Mama’s Family. I was reminded of the show the other day while watching Carol Burnett in Annie. She cracks me up! And then I thought of her in “The Carol Burnett Show,” which I used to love as a kid, and of the family skits that she would …read more
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In honor of the Christmas Day passing of the late, great James Brown, I present to you (via my new addiction, YouTube) the legendary 1983 performance of Eddie Murphy in the legendary SNL sketch, James Brown’s Celebrity Hot Tub Party. I don’t think a week passes in our house with out someone shouting out, “Too hot in the hot tub!”
A fond farewell, Mr. James Brown.
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Ah yes, 1988’s Christmas gift to us was a return to the Brady household to catch up on our favorite blended family.
I remember anticipating this special coming on, and wondering who was going to play the role of Cindy, since the actress who played her had overdosed and died. A certain maternal figure in my life had told me that was the case and I believed her absolutely. She was never wrong, right? One of my friends kept saying it wasn’t true, but I was sticking to the story I’d heard first.
So, the special comes on and …read more
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Since it’s been stuck in my head since my last post, I figured I’d make you suffer along with me. Actually, I really like this theme song, and it’s fun to see all of the characters again. Jo (Joanna Marie Polniaczek—and I remembered all of that, except for the spelling of the last name—scary) was too, too cool. If only I had the The Facts of Life – The Complete First & Second Seasons, I could see it whenever I wanted! One of these days.
And go here for fun quotes from the …read more
I loved the Facts of Life (and immediately the theme song is now playing in my head), and the friendship between Natalie and Tootie was particularly fun. The two younger girls always wanting to be cool and fun like their older roommates was something I could relate to.
Well, one of those young girls is soon to be a mommy! Kim Fields, who played the adorable Tootie so perfectly, is due to have a baby in May.
From People.com:
Fields and Morgan, 30, a Broadway actor, have been together “a couple of years” and decided this summer to have a child. …read more
I’m starting to love YouTube, can you tell?
This theme came to mind and, whaddya know, there it was for my viewing pleasure. I don’t even think that the VCR was all that popular yet when this show was on. Who knew a few decades later we could press a few keys on our laptop computers, access a website via our wireless connection, and conjure up just about any 80’s TV theme that we wanted? Would’ve sounded a bit like sci-fi back then (does still a little now to me!).
Anyway, here’s a good example …read more
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So, I went hunting for that Folgers commercial from the 80’s where Peter, I think is his name, comes home and surprises his mom for Christmas. Remember that one? Where he wakes up his mom with the smell of fresh Folgers brewing? Right. Well, I didn’t find it. BUT, all is not lost. Here’s an 80’s Folgers commercial featuring Scott Bakula. Who knew he was so sensitive to caffeine? Enjoy.
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It must be 80’s Sitcoms Theme Song week here, because I keep getting drawn back to these videos on YouTube.
Too Close for Comfort came up when I was with my sister and my friend playing the Trivial Pursuit 80’s Edition game a few months back. I was so frustrated because I could not come up with the name of the show. I just kept picturing Ted Knight with that dumb cow puppet on this hand. And there they are, Ted and the puppet, in the opening credits.
Enjoy:
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