This Goes For The Locals Too
We know you think it’s funny too, but we’re begging you to cut it out.
1. Wrongnado.
Posted on September 24, 2013
The Original Svengoolie Has Died; Remembering Jerry G. Bishop
We All Lived In His Yellow Screaming Theater
“The loss of Jerry G. Bishop, the original Sven and my mentor, brings back all the memories of his great broadcasting career, his love of family and friends, and a great big heart,” Svengoolie Rich Koz writes on his Facebook page. “I would not be where I am without him.”
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From The Museum of Classic Chicago Television:
“Here’s a truly priceless moment, the two Svengoolies, the original and the Son, singing a song together. Rest in Peace, Jerry.”
With Jerry G. Bishop and Rich Koz. This aired on local Chicago TV Saturday, November 24th 1984.
Posted on September 17, 2013
Local TV Notes: More Fries, Less McCarthy
Plus: Up In The Superfans’ Grills
1. The Superfans Are Back.
The grills are cool, but . . .
Posted on September 11, 2013
Watch Rahm Emanuel Try To Be Funny On Letterman
24 Hours With Al Jazeera America
By The Beachwood 24 Hours Affairs Desk
Returning news from exile.
Midnight: Return From Exile
1 a.m.: News
1:30 a.m.: Sex Slavery
2 a.m.: News
2:30 a.m.: Natural Selection in China
3 a.m.: Return From Exile
Posted on September 9, 2013
Local TV Notes: Oprah, Ponzi, Al Jazeera
The Qatarans Are Coming
1. WGN Hangs Up On Oprah.
The best part is when Robin Baumgarten says “This is so typical. How do we cut off the one guest we’ve had that people might be interested in watching? We are such a pack of morons.”
Posted on September 4, 2013