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Lyle Lovett Performs Step Inside This House

admin — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:06:23 +0000

Here’s the thing that surprises me about Guy Clark’s song, Step Inside This House. Clark has never recorded it (as noted by Wikipedia). Here is the great Lyle Lovett performing it, at the White House for a songwriting/educational workshop for local kids, connected to the recent In Performance at The White House special.

Watch Educational Workshop: Lyle Lovett on PBS. See more from In Performance at The White House.

Bittersweet Moments: TCM’s Remembers (Those We Lost) in 2011

admin — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:45:31 +0000

There’s two levels to my enjoyment of Turner Classic Movies (TCM) Remembers (acknowledging those who died) 2011: seeing some of my favorite actors/directors/screenwriters/what-have-you being remembered (I love that TCM picked a clip of Wenders’ Wings of Desire to honor Peter Falk, as well as The Princess Bride) and being introduced to great talents I had never known about it.

I respect the fact that TCM tries to update the clips for people who die late in the year, also. Thanks to Bill Brioux’s TV Feeds My Family for the tip.

Discovered: George Carlin on His Persona

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:01:20 +0000

This Archive of American TV interview (the full version can be found at the Archive’s website) was conducted in late 2007, about six months before his death. In this excerpt, Carlin does a hilarious imitation of Ed Sullivan around the 4 minute mark.

It’s bittersweet to hear him be critical of his Sullivan appearances, lamenting that he cannot watch them…but admitting he intended to watch them someday. I hope he got the chance. Or hopefully heaven has a great cable package.

The term comic genius is an understatement with this fellow. His influence on comedy can be felt everyday. Hell, his influence permeates throughout The Daily Show.

Forgotten Favorites: Lou Reed’s Dirty Blvd.

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:07:11 +0000

No matter how many Spotify/Pandora accounts, iPods, CDs, cassettes and vinyl albums I may have, there are always songs that enter my musical memory…only to be forgotten. Such was the fate of Lou Reed’s great late 1980s song, Dirty Blvd., until tonight when I was listening to my car satellite radio. Man, that is one good song. See for yourself.

Added bonus? I grew a mullet like Reed’s in the late 1980s, ask my friends from that era. I looked just as goofy as Reed.

David Lynch on His Films

admin — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:23:27 +0000

An interesting series of clips (courtesy of AFI) featuring David Lynch, as well as some of the actors (Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Dern) that have worked with him, discussing his approach to creating his films.

“The idea of handcuffing yourself to a genre is … pretty absurd.” is a great core approach, and one that can be applied to non-film creative pursuits as well.

Rowlf on The Jimmy Dean Show

admin — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:59:59 +0000

Last night, a brief Twitter exchange between writer Chris Roberson and myself got me to thinking about the early career of one of the Muppets, Rowlf the Dog. As noted in his Wikipedia entry, ‘Rowlf was actually the first true Muppet ‘star’ as a recurring character on The Jimmy Dean Show, first appearing in a show telecast on September 19, 1963.”

Exploring further for online evidence of Rowlf’s role on the shoe, I was fortunate to run across a seven-minute clip of Dean and Rowlf discussing music, courtesy of the always enlightening blog for the ASIFA-Hollywood Animation Archive. Why would an animation site cover the early work of a Muppet? As noted by the blog: “Animators can learn a lot from puppeteers when it comes to creating a living, breathing character.”

Check out the post, as it is almost as informative as the YouTube clip.

Letterman on Regis’ Farewell Week

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:50:05 +0000

David Letterman was on LIVE! with Regis & Kelly today, and here is part of the fun.

Live Nick Cave: Circa 1999

admin — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:16:30 +0000

This video (sent to me by friend of the blog, Kaya Oakes) is a treat on multiple levels:

Nick Cave on piano, playing his song Into My Arms
The guy on the left at the beginning? John Cale
The quality of Cave’s piano on this song

My thanks to Oakes for making me aware.

Missed It: Cake/Letterman Webcast from June 2011

admin — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:26:39 +0000

So after watching the Peter Gabriel live webcast on the David Letterman website (yes, more about that later this week, if I am lucky), I discovered this Cake webcast from June 2011.

Scroll to around the 42-minute mark for what is likely my favorite Cake song (Short Skirt/Long Jacket). Dear Cake, I am sorry for the times I accidentally called you Weezer. It was nothing personal.

Just Discovered: The Jimmy Stewart Show (1971)

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 05:39:24 +0000

In reading about the passing of TV producer/writer Hal Kanter, I learned that among his many projects throughout his career, he once helped develop a 1971 sitcom starring the film legend, Jimmy Stewart.

I am not sure which I enjoy from this project: Stewart riding a bike through the opening credits or the guest star for that week’s episode: Kate Jackson.