August 2007
6 posts
FAC 452: Tony Wilson (1950-2007). →
Ok more obits in the news: Maybe not a major icon (in this country at least) but the Manchester/Factory Records period (early 80’s) was huge to me—loved the album covers for Joy Division and New Order albums. The movie “24 Hour Party People” is a total blast, a completely affectionate lampooning of this genius of promotion, self and otherwise.
A: He created “Jeopardy” the greatest television game show ever (and it’s equally memorable theme song) way back in 1964; He also had a hit with his recording of “I’ve got a lovely bunch of coconuts” selling 3 million copies. Q: Who is Merv Griffin? (7/6/25-8/12/07)
“Giuliani: A description of my mistakes in thirty seconds?! Stewart: Here’s a...”
– I actually saw a “Guiliani 08” T-shirt on some cracktard at Shea Stadium Tuesday night. I have to keep faith that my elitist smugness will serve me just as well after Fred Thompson beats Al Gore 15 months from now! ;-)
Sports hypocrisy: ESPN Page 2 →
Cycling will survive this dark period because unlike other pro sports, they are at least taking real ( and painful ) steps to clean up their ranks. I’m going to say it now—the 2008 Olympics are going to be an ugly charade of unmasked cheaters.