Archive for December, 2012
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RIP Jack Klugman…
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 11 CommentsI just saw this, and I’m too exhausted to do a proper write-up right now. Still, and although it’s entirely just that Mr. Klugman will be mostly remembered as Oscar Madison and Quincy, I know I’m not alone is recalling... -
Merry Christmas, Everyone!
Posted on December 24, 2012 | 11 Comments“…and a copy of Robot Monster for Elizabeth…” -
Monster of the Day #613
Posted on December 21, 2012 | 16 CommentsYgor seems more like a villain than a monster at first, using Frankenstein’s creation to wreak his revenge; the hunchbacked assistant somehow turned malign master. However, he remains…oddly difficult to kill, a trait that suggests he’s more than a simple... -
Rock Baker’s Video Cheese: The Liberace Christmas Special, 1954
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 10 Comments“The most flamboyant entertainer of the 50′s celebrates the Christmas season.” Okay, just sticking to how he was viewed in the 1950′s, Liberace was something of an odd duck. His sighing voice, curly hair, and constant grin made him a... -
Monster of the Day #612
Posted on December 20, 2012 | 17 CommentsThe Undertaker and his manager talk trash before the bout in 1932. (Sadly, the violin they used to play Pop Goes the Weasel got smashed during the match, and the Undertaker lost.) Related PostsMonster of the Day #688 (May 13,... -
Monster of the Day #611
Posted on December 19, 2012 | 13 CommentsAn earlier version of Westworld, based around a robot modeled on the Yul Brynner of The King and I, didn’t work at all. Related PostsMonster of the Day #672 (Apr 10, 2013) Monster of the Day #671 (Apr 9, 2013)... -
Monster of the Day #610
Posted on December 18, 2012 | 5 CommentsKindly Dr. Carruthers, no! Related PostsMonster of the Day #657 (Mar 20, 2013) Monster of the Day #656 (Mar 19, 2013) Monster of the Day #655 (Mar 18, 2013) Monster of the Day #654 (Mar 15, 2013) Monster of the... -
Monster of the Day #609
Posted on December 17, 2012 | 4 CommentsOnly his hairdresser knows for sure…and she’s not going to tell anyone! Related PostsMonster of the Day #640 (Feb 25, 2013) Monster of the Day #639 (Feb 22, 2013) Monster of the Day #638 (Feb 21, 2013) Monster of the... -
Holy Crap! Complete Monty Python series for $30!
Posted on December 16, 2012 | 3 CommentsFree shipping, too. Get ‘em while they last. -
Monster of the Day #608
Posted on December 14, 2012 | 11 CommentsBoooooooooooooooo! (I will say, you got a lot more for your dime back then.) Related PostsMonster of the Day #625 (Jan 17, 2013) Monster of the Day #624 (Jan 16, 2013) Monster of the Day #623 (Jan 15, 2013) Monster...