Re. Mr. Dressup

Look what I have: My cameo on Mr. Dressup.

;)

- ER

A quick comment about Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen should run for President in 2012.

Give me one good reason why that's a bad idea.

- ER

PS: And where's Jon Cryer in all of this?

Re. Snooki and Linden MacIntyre

I have felt tempted to read Snooki's novel, A Shore Thing. Up until Saturday, I have successfully resisted this temptation.

But then, Linden MacIntyre - CBC Journalist (The Fifth Estate), Giller Prize winner - convinced me to pick up this book.

Just listen to these excerpts - as read by MacIntyre - and tell me if I'm wrong.

- ER

Re. Dawna Friesen

Is it me or does Dawna Friesen come off really pretentious in those Global National ads?

- ER

Re. George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

I have to be honest. I'm not liking the new name

‎"George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight" = Generic and lame.

Seriously, what's so bad about "The Hour?"

- ER

Re. Jersey Shore

Angelina, Sammi & Jeniwow.

Are they triplets?

- ER

AHL & CBC

The CBC announced it will broadcast ten American Hockey League matches during the upcoming 2010-11 season. All ten games will feature the four Canadian AHL clubs, as well as Binghamton (Ottawa) and Oklahoma City (Edmonton).

Perhaps my Hockey54.com article on the AHL inspired the deal (just kidding).

Regardless, this a smart move by the CBC.

- ER

Draft The Schwartz

Unfortunately, I'm not a top ten finalist for season two of Drafted.

But...

I'm very happy to report that my fellow Hockey54.com colleague (and he's the co-owner of the site too) LAUNY SCHWARTZ has made it to the top ten.

As far as I'm concerned, The Schwartz is Canada's next sportscaster. He will "Be Like Brothers."

The Score has chosen wisely.

- ER

Late Night in the Bedroom

Episode 30 of This Is Toronto is now available.

This latest edition profiles Late Night in the Bedroom, an online talk show that features local artists, musicians and cultural players.

www.thisistorontopodcast.blogspot.com

NEXT EPISODE: July 30, 2010

- ER

TV Confession

I've developed a taste for TMZ on TV.

It's not the material the show covers. I don't care about what [insert celebrity's name here] did on his/her trip to Paris. My favourite part of the program is when the TMZ reporters and editors are having their storyboard meetings. I guess I get a little nostalgic. It reminds me of all the storyboard/staff meetings I've been part of.

Should I be disgusted with myself?

- ER

Re. Life After People

The History Channel is running a ten-part series called Life After People. The program examines what the world will look like once all human life has been wiped out. The corresponding website has many features including some disturbing photo galleries. Here's a few examples:


The Houston Astrodome; about 20 years after the human race disappears. It's eroding and will succumb around the 100-year mark.


Chicago's Wrigley Field; about 25 years after the human race disappears. The shrubbery has completely taken over the stadium. Hopefully, the Cubs win the World Series at least once before the end of human existence. (Found this photo on Big League Stew)


Part of Chicago's train system; about 50 years after the human race disappears. This reminds me of the skyline in Wall-E.

These photos are just from the first two episodes. I'm very interested to see what episodes 3-10 will yield.

- ER

Congratulations Dave Devall

One of my favourite newscasters is leaving the airwaves. CFTO......er......CTV Toronto's Dave Devall is retiering after 48 years of providing accurate and informative weather reports. I feel I learned more about the weather from Dave Devall than in a classroom. He will be missed.

Here's a little video I found about Dave. It chronicles his long and successful career:



- ER

A-Channel vs. Fox

Not much of a difference...

The Hek

Magnum!!!

Man, I wish I had a sick car and a wicked 'stache.

That's how men looked attractive during the 80's.

The Hek

The Arty Kid

Arty Kid

Whether you were a drama freak or an emo poet, you definitely were expressive and unique. You're probably a little less weird these days - but even more talented!

Who Were You In High School?

Wow, this was bang on.

In other news, full mark to Sun TV for airing old episodes of Super Dave. I loved that show. It was also one of the few shows my family and I would watch together. Nothing says "quality family time" more then watching some poor guy get seriously hurt. Although usually he deserved it.

The Hek

Don Chevrier: 1938 - 2007

Canadian sportscaster Don Chevrier has passed away.

For many, including myself, Chevrier will be remembered as the original television voice of the Blue Jays. Like his radio counterpart, Tom Cheek, Chevrier provided solid play-by-play for over two decades. He was the man in the television booth during Toronto's "glory days."

As a young fan, I always viewed Chevrier as a wise and articulate elder. He seemed to know every single detail about any baseball player, regardless of whether the player wore a Blue Jay uniform, or an opponent's uniform. His voice was authoritative but not commanding.

He was a versatile broadcaster, covering a number of sports. Along with the Blue Jays, Chevrier was the play-by-play voice for the Ottawa Senators, a number of Grey Cup finals, and many Olympic events. In fact, the last time I had the pleasure of watching and listening to him was during the 2006 Winter Olympics when he covered the men's and women's curling tournament for NBC.

A fixture of the Canadian sporting scene, he described many great moments. He will be sorely missed.

RIP Don Chevrier.

The Hek

50 Ways To Leave Your Liver

My friend recently scored some DVDs of The Muppet Show.

Sure enough, we all gathered at his house and watched some classic episodes.

As a child, I was too young to appreciate the show's humour and it's homage to vaudeville. Many years later, I get a second chance. What's unique about this show was that the characters were geared towards children; while the comedy was geared towards adults.

Here's a perfect example:



The Hek

*It's time to start the music: Episode 64 of the Audio Circus*

Who Shot Stephanie?

My Mother loves to watch The Bold And The Beautiful.

Occasionally, I'll watch an episode or two.

I watched today's episode.

Oh man...

Stephanie Forrester got...

JACKED UP!!!!!

The Hek

F**k Hockey, Watch Baseball

For some reason, TSN decided that a few meaningless NHL pre-season games were more important then Frank Thomas hitting three home-runs during last night's Blue Jays game.

It's suppose to be "The Sports Network." Not "The Hockey Network with a little bit of the other sports throw in." I believe the acronym would be THNWALBOTSTI.

Our nation has a disturbing and dangerous obsession with hockey.

Don't get me wrong. I like hockey. I just don't put it on a pedestal like other people.

The Hek

*Dangerous....but in a good way. Episode 53 of the Audio Circus*