Tag Archives: television

Glows in the Dark!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Joe_Williams

It seems that everything old is new again.

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Bend Buxom Babes to YOUR Will!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Imagine making it to Third Base with the hottest girl in school using an ordinary TV set and a set of instructions that only cost THREE BUCKS!!!

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That’s MISTER Adams!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Joe_Williams
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Amazing Powers of Penetration

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Joe_Williams

IMAGINE – a genuine spy pen enabling you to see through walls with its amazing powers of penetration. According to the advertising copy, it was developed by the German secret service during World War II although it didn’t gain them … Continue reading →

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Racket Squad!

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a relic from the early 1950s that I had never heard of until the lovely and talented Tina Garceau had bought me one of those inexpensive DVD gift sets of old television shows that had lapsed into the public … Continue reading →

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Poor Old Johnnie Ray

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Here is The Big Shot, a television drama from 1955 sponsored by General Electric, hosted by Ronald Reagan before he entered politics and starring teen heart-throb Johnnie Ray. Johnnie Ray has been said to be the bridge between crooner Frank … Continue reading →

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The Greatest TV Show EVER – Condorman

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Joe_Williams

It’s sort of a delirious combination of the 1966 Batman series, Gatchaman, The Space Giants, James Bond and maybe Yo Gabba Gabba.

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My Year With the Roku

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Joe_Williams

1993 was the last time I had cable television. I was moving into a new apartment and couldn’t come up with a compelling reason why I wanted another bill to pay. Taking a day off from work to play cable … Continue reading →

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Sunday Matinee – Lee Marvin as Health Food Nut/Serial Killer

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Hello, one and all. It’s Mrs. Crankipants again with another Sunday Matinee. Once again, I’m featuring another teevee show rather than those Godawful, grade Z horror movies that the regular guy likes so much. Mrs Crankipants likes her television. She … Continue reading →

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This Sunday Matinee is Brought to You by Vanquish

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

This week we switch from movies to television and we switch presenters from Joe to Mrs. Crankipants, so take it away Mrs C! Hello, boys and girls! Where’s that kid that was supposed to bring me my drink? Tired of … Continue reading →

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I Want My Roku TV!

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Joe_Williams

This is Tina’s birthday card to me for 2010. It’s another one of her brilliant digital collages. Tina usually bases the card on whatever my current obsession may be (it seems there is never a shortage!) This year she’s ribbing … Continue reading →

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