Quotes of the Month: January 2016

Quote of the Month: "I’ve done my damage"
-Ahmed Best on Jar Jar Binks

Stupid Quote of the Month: “It’s unfortunate that the entire country is a racist country.”
-Danny DeVito

And the rest...
“This president is a petulant child. Now this president wants to act as if he’s a king, as if he’s a dictator."
-Chris Christie on Obama's executive action on guns

"He was smart, funny, curious and dedicated. We made a pact to give MASH all we had and it bonded us. I loved Wayne. I'll miss him very much."
-Alan Alda on Wayne Rogers

"It was all good until my eyelashes froze."
-Richard Sherman, on playing in sub-zero temperatures
 Right now, it feels as if the solar system
is off it’s axis, as if one of our
main planetary anchors has
lost it’s orbit. That said—I am
certain that wherever Bowie is
now—I want to be there someday.
—Michael Stipe

“I was born dead.”
-Charlie Sheen

"The bond we forged 45 years ago was never broken, even during the 14 years that the Eagles were dissolved, he said. "We were two young men who made the pilgrimage to Los Angeles with the same dream:  to make our mark in the music industry - and with perseverance, a deep love of music, our alliance with other great musicians and our manager, Irving Azoff, we built something that has lasted longer than anyone could have dreamed."
-Don Henley on Glen Frey

"Today the inevitable candidate doesn't look quite as inevitable as she did eight and a half months ago!"
-Bernie Sanders

"I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody and I wouldn't lose any voters, okay? It's, like, incredible."
-Donald Trump

My 110 favorite TV episodes: MASH edition

Pilot (1972)

Frank is turned into a mummy.

5 O'Clock Charlie (1973)

A North Korean pilot tries to bomb the camp the same time everyday.

Tuttle (1973)

Hawkeye invents a surgeon and a legend is born.

Carry on Hawkeye (1973)

A flu epidemic strikes the camp and Hawkeye is the last man standing.

The Incubator (1973)

If you want to know what it's like to deal with government red tape, watch this episode.

Abyssinia Henry (1975)

Henry Blake leaves the 4077th. TV history is made.

A Night At Rosies (1979)

The whole camp moves into Rosie's Bar.

Dreams (1980)

Everyone suffers nightmares.

The Greatest TV Episodes of All Time #61-70

61. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Passion (1998): Angelus continues to torment the Scoobies. He took his art to new levels by killing Ms. Calendar, who was close to restoring his soul, and leaving her body in Giles bed.


62. MASH: The Interview (1976): Famous newsman Clete Roberts (Walter Cronkite anyone?) visits the 4077th and interviews the gang. Filmed in black & white to approximate 1950s newsreels, the actors improvised their answers.

63. The Beverly Hillbillies: Duke Steals a Wife (1963): Mrs. Drysdale is going to wed her dog with a Parisian Poodle. The dog’s owner accidentally arrives at the Clampet’s house instead. The female poodle hooks up with Jed’s hound, Duke. The couple has puppies and Mrs. Drysdale has a coronary.

64. Cheers: Bad Neighbor Sam (1990): Melville’s is purchased by a famous restaurateur. Sam does not like the new owner and the new customers are yuppies. A feud breaks out. Sam’s new neighbor bricks up the bathrooms and pool room and refuses to take it down until Sam pays rent. Sam loses his mind.

65. Rome: Caesarian (2005): Caesar arrives in Egypt. Pullo and Vorenus save Cleopatra. Pullo impregnates Cleopatra. She later claims Caesar is the father. The end is classic. Caesar shows off his son in front of his men. Pullo and Vorenus exchange looks.

66. Taxi: Cooking for Two (1982): Never invite Reverend Jim over. Jim destroys Louie’s apartment.

67. I, Claudius: Hail, Who? (1976): This episode of I, Claudius covers the exploits of Caligula. The Roman Emperor is living with a prostitute, murders those that annoy him, engages in orgies, has his soldiers collect seashells, and proclaims his victory over the god, Neptune. He is then assassinated.

68. Laugh-In: Nixon (1968): Before Clinton on Arsenio or Obama on Sportscenter, Nixon did Laugh-In. This was a major event as it set a precedent for other presidential candidates to follow. It allowed Nixon to soften his image, define himself, and go around the hostile press.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCp8Edp4pfo

69. Saturday Night Live: The Beatle reunion (1976): Lorne Michaels offers the Beatles $3000 to reunite. They have to sing three songs and can split the money anyway they want--even if that means less for Ringo. John and Paul almost showed that night. George did show up later to collect, but was told he could not collect without the other three.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALZuk8N0TgU

70. Curb Your Enthusiasm: Seinfeld Reunion (2009): Larry brings back the Seinfeld gang and hopes to woo his ex. In the meantime, they film an episode. George loses millions to Bernie Madoff. MADOFF!