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If These Walls Could Sing – Historic RCA Studio B, Nashville TN

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 23:59:49 +0000

The home of 1,000 hits. This one studio in Nashville is responsible for a lot of the songs you are hearing on tonight's Classic Country Saturday Night Show. See how many hits and hitmakers you can recognize in this trip down memory lane.

High Quality Color Video Tour Of New York 1939 [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:34:08 +0000

This is what the "Big Apple" looked like between the world wars. If you have ever been to New York City how many iconic sites can you recognize?

Watch a Chase Through '80s Movies in This Awesome Indie Music Video

Joe Student — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:00:48 +0000

If you know anyone who has ever been in a band, you know how awful an independently done music video can be. Hell, if you’ve seen R. Kelly’s ‘Trapped In The Closet,’ you know how epically terrible professional music videos can be. Turns out, all bands need to do is hire cinematographer Jim Meegan. Meegan [...]

Woman Can't Make Coffee As Good As A Man [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:19:10 +0000

I am pretty sure the woman of today would tell "Ed" to go make his own darn coffee and stick his opinions where the sun don't shine.

Willie Nelson's Classic Stardust Album Turns 35

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:38:00 +0000

The album that Nashville didn't want Willie to make turned 35 years old this week. Happy Birthday to Stardust.

Flashback Friday – Burger Chef, I Remember That

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:05:23 +0000

I know there was a Burger Chef in Crowley where P.J's is now. I think there was a Burger Chef on the Evangeline Thruway near Northgate Mall and I think there might have been a Burger Chef in Breaux Bridge too. Was there a Burger Chef in your hometown?

Blast From The Past – I Must Find One Of These!

Michael Scott — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:26 +0000

For those of you who don't know, I'm a toy collector. Yes, I know, not the coolest of all hobbies, but I am who I am. Every now and then I think back to when I was a kid and reminisce about toys I used to love.

Hilarious 1980′s Face Workout Video [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:35:47 +0000

In the 1980's workouts were all the rage. We had Olivia Newton-John telling us to get physical and we were up for the challenge. Jane Fonda had us working out on video tapes and we all wanted Buns of Steel.

Take A Trip Down Memory Lane With The Sweet Pickles Commercial [Video]

Michael Scott — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:43:18 +0000

If you’re a child of the 80′s, then you’re sure to remember this commercial from Sweet Pickles. I just watched this for this time since I was probably 9, and to my surprise remembered EVERY word to this dang tune! I remember daydreaming about the Sweet Pickles bus showing up to my front door with [...]

What Sound Do You Think This Cute Kitten Makes? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:45:14 +0000

The Mattel "See n Say" that we had as kids taught us that the cow goes moo, the dog goes bark and the cat goes meow. I am guessing this cute kitten did not have the advantage of having such a toy. The sound coming out of this cat is just wrong.

The Worst Knock Knock Joke You Will Ever Hear [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:59:09 +0000

Get ready to cringe, this could be the worst knock knock joke you will ever hear.

Iconic Commercial Goes Beyond The Simple Idea Of Selling Mustard [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:02:14 +0000

I always wondered what happened after that guy borrowed the mustard. Who knew that all hell would break loose?

'Girl Meets World': Meet Cory and Topanga's Daughter Riley Matthews!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 02:43:24 +0000

It's been awhile since we heard anything about the Disney Channel's 'Boy Meets World' spin-off/revival 'Girl Meets World,' and the show's as-yet-unshot pilot has yet to be ordered to series, but that hasn't curtailed fans' interest in the upcoming series. Now, new reports suggest that the sitcom has finally cast young Riley Matthews, daughter to Cory and Topanga Matthews, tapping 11-year-old actress Rowan Blanchard for the role! Get the latest on 'Girl Meets World's' big casting inside!

Dukes Of Hazzard Turns 34 Today

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 20:10:43 +0000

It was billed as Hee Haw with fast cars and girls in short shorts and it turned into an American Icon. It was this day 1979 America and the rest of the world took its first visit into Hazzard County. It was there we met the Dukes of Hazzard

Before Internet Dating There Was Video Dating, 80′s Style [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:47:59 +0000

Back in the 80's this was cool, today it is pretty scary. Watch and cringe and share with your friends, especially those who lived through the decade that was the 1980's.

Carol Burnett Show Bloopers [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:18:41 +0000

This was Saturday night for me. I still laugh out loud at some of these skits. Simple humor done brilliantly. Tug your ear and let's go back a few years, want to?

Nostalgic Coke Commercial Brings Back Christmas Memories [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 20:00:29 +0000

Do you remember those "good ol' days" when the world was a little more innocent, when TV commercials could be viewed by the whole family, no one even imagined that "Merry Christmas" could be offensive, and world peace was only one soft drink away?

Whether you're old

Before Voice Mail There Was This – Crazy Calls Answering Machine Tapes [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:45:04 +0000

Yes kids before the magic of digital voice mail we had machines with cassette tapes that answered our telephones.The really cool people bought a product called 'Crazy Calls' this put some entertainment into the usual mind numbing messages that regular people would have on their answering machines.

Bruce's Embarrassing Moments – Confession Is Good For The Soul

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:50:41 +0000

I wonder why the Great Creator gave us embarrassment? Why do we need to have that emotional and physical recoil when things go horribly wrong. Embarrassing moments have all helped to shape our psyche and self esteem over the years. I saw this on the website Reddit and it reminded me of some of my [...]

'Girl Meets World': Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel Officially Sign On!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:15:22 +0000

Cory and Topanga are back! 'Boy Meets World' fans were stunned earlier this month to learn that The Disney Channel had begun development of a sequel series to be titled 'Girl Meets World,' and now the original stars have taken it one step closer to reality. Centering on Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence's young daughter Riley, the series has officially picked up original stars Ben Savage and Danielle Fishel to reprise their roles, but how far along is production? Will we be tuning in for 'Girl Meets World' any time soon?