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Weird Channel Workaround on the Roku
One of my more popular posts on this website is The Wonderfully Weird Channels on the Roku which was about the more obscure offerings on my favorite set-top streaming box. Sadly, my first suggested channel which was an unofficial portal … Continue reading
Posted in Weird World of the Roku, What's on TV?
Tagged Airplay, cast, cord cutter, Internet Archive, Roku, USA, Weird World of the Roku
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The Wonderfully Weird Channels of the Roku
I’m starting a new category that could be considered for cord-cutters or folks looking to save some serious cash by giving cable TV the heave-ho. I could be considered a cord-cutter in a way although I never had a cord … Continue reading
Posted in Stuff Joe Likes, Weird World of the Roku
Tagged cord cutter, cutting the cord, entertainment, Roku, television
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My Year With the Roku
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
Posted in Stuff Joe Likes, Weird World of the Roku
Tagged 1993, backwards compatibility, cable, cable tv sucks, cut the cord, economize, internet, Netflix, Roku, save money, television, WIFI
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I Want My Roku TV!
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
Posted in Drawer Cards, Illustration
Tagged collage, digital illustration, Drawer Cards, humor, Illustration, internet, Netflix, photo manipulation, Photoshop, Roku, television, Tina Garceau, Willceau
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Christmas Disks
I regret to report that streaming has metastasized into the thing it was meant to replace. It IS cable television only with a LOT more commercials! Continue reading
Posted in Weird World of the Roku, What's on TV?
Tagged Christmas, commercials, DVD, physical media, streaming
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When Black Friday Comes!
This is a terrific hour-long collection of vintage toy commercials from the 1950s, 1960s and maybe a couple from the 70s. Continue reading
Posted in Blast from the Past, Weird World of the Roku, What's on TV?
Tagged commercials, Hasbro, Ideal, Marx, Mattel, old, toys, vintage
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Arrivederci Sketchbook
Out of This World Sketch Pad October 17, 2022 – March 26, 2023 I have put to rest what is probably the last of the novelty sketchpads distributed by the Horizon Group USA to Target stores. At least it was … Continue reading
Posted in Doodle Tuesday, Illustration, It Came From the Sketchbook
Tagged analog, comic, doodle, horror, Illustration, It Came From The Sketchbook, Joe Williams, monster, novelty, sketch pad, sketchbook, USA
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