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WFGR Retrovision-It Was 40 Years Ago Today…

Craig Russell — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 04:26:50 +0000

That one of the greatest TV shows in history began. On September 17, 1972, M*A*S*H began it's 11 year run on CBS. A book first, then a movie, by 1972 a cheap TV show version of the movie. By the end of it's first season, it ranked 46 and was close to being cancelled. In steps Babe Paley, wife of William S, Paley, owner of CBS in the 70's. She loved the show. and voila! It made it to a second season.

Classic TV Throwdown! MAS*H Vs. Hogan's Heroes

Craig Russell — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:47:13 +0000

Happy Veterans’ Day! For the weekend, here’s a military themed Classic TV Throwdown! Which was the better 70′s military themed Classic TV show? M*A*S*H had sensitive, brooding star Alan Alda and wacky transvestite Jamie Farr. Hogan had pervert Bob Crane and wacky Col. Klink. So you tell us–in honor of Veterans’ Day–what’ the better military [...]

Outta My Monday Afternoon Mind…

Craig Russell — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:11:37 +0000

A collection of thoughts and rants from a doofus…. -Boy don’t ever cross Hugh Hefner…here’s what the former future Mrs. Hefner got after she dumped him for Dr. Phil’s son, Jordan McGraw… She should give Julia Roberts a call…or Richard Gere. -Why did I see Tamera and Tia Mowery on Iron Chef America over the [...]

Ready For Easter Dinner? What Will You Have?

Craig Russell — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 21:00:47 +0000

Most of us will eat some sort of “dinner” for Easter. For some it’s just another day, but for others, Easter Dinner is a big deal. Ham is an Easter favorite. So is lamb. Or a standing rib roast….with potatoes…and rolls…mmmmm I’m getting hungry…. As Trapper John on M*A*S*H told it…”his neighbor would put a [...]

It's Goodbye "MAS*H" Day Today!

Mark Roberts — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:36:50 +0000

Today is Goodbye M*A*S*H Day celebrating the season finale of the popular series on this day (February 28) in 1983. 77% North Americans tuned in. check out the video memories!M*A*S*H held the record for the most-watched American TV show of all time for 27-years, Until this year. The new #1 watched show is the 2011 [...]

Why Twitter Sucks And Is Great All At The Same Time

Craig Russell — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 20:55:44 +0000

A blog I ready every day (and there are not too many of them) Is written by Ken Levine. Go to it HERE. He is a former writer and director on shows you might have heard of…M*A*S*H, Wings, Becker, Cheers…so he’s funny, and really on the ball. He got a tweet from Ray Romano. On [...]