UPDATE: I'm quite touched that Gary Sandy himself read this post and shared it on his Facebook page. I also appreciate his very kind comment, saying he was "quite moved" by it. Thank you, Gary. It truly means a lot. ***** Do you aspire to be leader at work? Do you wonder what it takes to be considered a leader by others, or how to go about exhibiting your leadership skills? I have a suggestion that doesn't involve reading yet another … [Read more...] about WKRP In Cincinnati’s Andy Travis: A True Leader (Career Advice)
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No Misunderstanding: Every “Three’s Company” Episode Ranked!
For eight glorious seasons (1977-1984), "Three's Company" treated its viewers to episodes filled with a bunch of pratfalls, innuendos, and, of course, misunderstandings. In simplest terms, a really good time. That's because everything worked so well together -- from the writing to the acting -- led by the physical comedy genius John Ritter brought to Jack Tripper, and Joyce DeWitt's consistently solid performance as level-headed Janet Wood. Sure, some … [Read more...] about No Misunderstanding: Every “Three’s Company” Episode Ranked!
Give TV Reboots The Boot! (Networks Jump The Shark Every Fall Season)
Every Fall TV season brings about a new round of series premieres for viewer consideration. Sub-par shows will quickly reveal themselves and likely be canceled soon after they debut. And, unfortunately, some quality shows won't catch on or be given a fair chance to find an audience, and they too will ultimately face their demise. To quote Bruce Hornsby, "That's just the way it is. Some things will never change." But now there's yet another Fall TV … [Read more...] about Give TV Reboots The Boot! (Networks Jump The Shark Every Fall Season)
Classic TV Theme Song Quiz — Think you know the lyrics? (Fun and challenging trivia!)
Think you're a quiz whiz when it comes to classic TV opening themes? I'm not talking about knowing a theme song's melody -- that's easy! I'm talking about identifying a show based on only reading A PORTION of its opening theme's lyrics. A bit more difficult, yes, but something any classic TV expert can overcome! This Opening Theme Song Lyrics Quiz features 25 questions to challenge your nostalgic mind. (Caution: some questions are much more difficult … [Read more...] about Classic TV Theme Song Quiz — Think you know the lyrics? (Fun and challenging trivia!)
Wheeeere’s Johnny? Late-Night TV Could Definitely Use A Host Like You!
Did you happen to watch "The Tonight Show" last night? It featured a laugh-out-loud monologue, intriguing interviews, as well as a hilarious stand-up comedian with a very bright future. Not only that, it helped me forget about a divisive political environment we're constantly reminded of by cable news coverage. It was simply a pleasant hour of comedy; a great distraction to enjoy some mindless entertainment. Oh wait, let me clarify: I wasn't talking about … [Read more...] about Wheeeere’s Johnny? Late-Night TV Could Definitely Use A Host Like You!
