Bad Things Happening to Good People

Today was one of those days where you wish you could turn back the clock and find a way to prevent the days events from occurring.
As many of you have probably already heard, Dick Clark, America's oldest teenager passed away after suffering a massive heart attack at the age of 82.  Most remembered for his role as the iconic host of the country's favorite music and dance program American Bandstand, Clark embodied everything that was cool about music throughout the second half of the 20th century. That said, Dick Clark was much more than the host of a long running tv show. During a career than spanned the 50's through 2012, he was also a game show host and the owner of a production company that was responsible for dozens upon dozens of television specials, including "Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve, that entertained people around the world for many years.  Last, but not least, Clark was the inspiration for many of today superstars in the entertainment world and helped launch the careers of many more.
So tonight, as we pause to reflect on the passing of a true American treasure, lets travel back with a few memories of Dick Clark over the years.

American Bandstand "Rate a Record" (late 50's/early 60's)


American Bandstand "Abba Interview) (70's)


$25,000 Pyramid Bloopers (80's)


EmmyTvLegends.Org interview ecerpt on the origins of Rockin New Years Eve (1999)



Then there is Pat Head Summitt, head coach of the Lady Vols basketball team from the University of Tennessee. Today she announced her resignation/retirement as Lady Vols head coach due to ongoing health problems.  Last year she announced to the world that she had been diagnosed with the initial stages of dementia. Determined to fight the illness as long as she could, she remained as head coach despite the shocking revelation. During the 2011/2012 season she took the Lady Vols deep into the NCAA women's tournament before losing to Baylor in an Elite Eight match up. Throughout her career she led by example. With hard work, class, sportsmanship and a balanced sense of priorities, she led her teams to eight national championships, 18 final fours, and 31 consecutive tournament  appearances over her 33 year Tennessee career. She also is the winingest coach in NCAA basketball (including men's) history with a 1098-208 record. In her lifetime coaching career, she never had a losing season. The only NCAA record she didn't break was one held by UCLA's legendary John Wooden of  10 national championships. She has eight. But her proudest accomplishments has nothing to do with wins, losses or championship trophies. Summitt's top priority has always been the well being and education of her athletes. Summitt, through her career, always maintained high standards without compromise which resulted in one of the highest graduation rates in NCAA history.  As we watch Coach Summitt leave UT as an active coach, we wish her the best and offer our prayers as she embarks on the fight of her life....and some would the fight for her life.  God speed Pat! You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat Head Summitt the Heroine (2009) Natchez, MS Blog
Reaction to Pat Summitt stepping down as head coach -- WBIR TV Knoxville, Tennessee

NCAA Video Honoring Pat Head Summitt


Til Next Time.........................

Kevin Costner Speaks At Whitney Houston's Funeral

Today, one of America's true talents was laid to rest after a tumultuous,difficult, and premature conclusion to her life. The church in Newark,New Jersey was packed and the services were broadcast around the world. From Stevie Wonder and Jesse Jackson to friends and family members, many spoke, remembered, and celebrated the life and wonderful human being we've all come to know as Whitney. One of those invited to speak during today's services was her "Bodyguard" co-star Kevin Costner. His words came from the heart filled the church with grace, respect, and admiration and were delivered in a way that only that Kevin Costner could. During his remarks he recalls how the movie drastically changed for the better with her in it. Below, listen to excerpts from Costner's remarks from today's services.

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God Bless you Whitney....Rest in Peace

Til Next Time.....

Tuesday Tunes

When you work at a radio station, one would think you'd get get tired of listening to music. Not me. I just look for something different that you don't hear on the radio around here. With those "tight playlists" that consultants like to push these days, it isn't that hard at all to find quality "unfamiliar" music, even from well established artists. Today I'm sharing some of my finds. Depending on where you are, some of this may be familiar to you, some of it may not be. Either way it's all good stuff and I hope you enjoy it. This might even become a regular feature....so enjoy your Tuesday Tunes!!!

A Sleeper Hit This Fall TV Season, September 22, 2006

EVERY NEW TELEVISION SEASON THERE'S ALWAYS ONE great new show that everyone hears lots of great things about, but for some reason, no one is watching. This season, that show appears to be "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." This new drama about late night sketch comedy, ala Saturday Night Live, is actually as funny as it is dramatic while focusing on the backstage romance, politics, and dynamic personalities of a live late night comedy show.

The Pilot Espisode starts as the fictional Studio 60 begins its 20th Anniversary episode. We see show producer Judd Hirsch have a verbal sparing match with someone from the networks "Standards and Practices" division over a scheduled skit. A few minutes later, after the show has started and live on a nationwide feed, Hirsch has an on-air meltdown in a scene that can only be described as a modern day version of the vintage Howard Beal (William Holden) "I'm Mad as Hell and I'm Not Going to Take It Anymore" speech from the 1976 classic movie "Network."

From there, you're off and running with a show that has the real potential to be the next big hit for NBC. The same people responsible entirely or in part for tv hits like The West Wing, Mad About You, Spin City, Boston Public, Ally McBeal, Friends, and movies like A Few Good Men, Malice, and The American President, has brought together an ensemble cast that has a resume that is as impressive as it is entertaining.

Some of the familiar faces on Studio 60 include : Amanda Peet "Syriana", Matthew Perry "Friends", Bradley Whitford "The West Wing", D.L. Hughley "The Hughleys", Nathan Corddry "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart", Timothy Busfield "Thirtysomething", Steven Weber "Wings". In the Pilot Episode, we saw cameos from Judd Hirsch, Felicity Huffman, and Ed Asner.

If you missed the pilot episode NBC has made it available to view for free on their website. http://www.nbc.com/Studio_60_on_the_Sunset_Strip/ There are also trailers, behind the scenes video, interviews with the key players and a live blog that is active every Monday night. More show content is scheduled to be added soon as well.

If the writing, acting, and concept execution of the pilot is any indication, Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip should be good to go for a long and successful run. Studio 60 On the Sunset Strip, Monday nights on NBC, it's a cool new show worth checking out............

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Originally posted 9/22/06 on Yahoo 360