Hardee's Breakfast Biscuits

 

What a country!  New 1981.

Wacky Races

1968-69 CBS. Hanna-Barbera. 17 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacky_Races_(1968_TV_series)

Panic in the Streets (1950)

 

Directed by rat bastard Elia Kazan. Richard Widmark, Jack Palance, Zero Mostel. Plague in New Orleans. Notable for authentic New Orleans accents in some scenes featuring locals. Contrast that with every Hollywood southern accent you've ever heard. I found this DVD at Big Lots! Beautifully shot by Joseph MacDonald. There are some great scenes with Palance and Mostel. I am listening to one of the pandemic podcasts (#4) at Trailers From Hell, and this is one of the movies listed, along with with one of my favorites, Pickup on South Street. There are some creative people whose personal issues you can get past and some you cannot. Kazan for me is one I cannot.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_in_the_Streets_(film)

https://trailersfromhell.com/podcast/pandemic-parade-4-the-crackdown/

Trailers From Hell.

https://www.dvdtalk.com/dvdsavant/s4127pani.html

https://www.sciencehistory.org/distillations/a-silent-savage-menace-reassessing-panic-in-the-streets

Pointe Coupee Church

 

My first published photograph. Unearthed while clearing some bookshelves to make room for more movies. This was an assignment on old churches in Pointe Coupee Parish for a regional magazine. I had another photo in the same spread.

Feed Them to Pigs

 

On Kinja I somewhat infamously stated that I would like to feed Jodorowsky and Tarkovsky to pigs because of their history of abusing animals on film. I am going to repeat that statement here as an illustration of how strongly I feel about the subject. I was just listening to Joe Dante talk about The Charge of the Light Brigade (1936) on the Trailers From Hell podcast, where director Michael Curtiz killed dozens of horses in the course of filming the charge scene. A scene so notorious it led to the banning of trip wires and other abuses on film. Errol Flynn was allegedly so upset with what happened that he jumped Curtiz.

Here is my statement: If you have to abuse or kill an animal in order to film a scene in your movie, you have failed as an artist, you have failed as a filmmaker, you have failed as a human being. You are a piece of shit.

lightninglouie had a good line in the comments where he had an interviewer speaking to Jodorowsky who says something like, "And then what happened?"  Jodorowsky - "And then he feed us to pigs." Interviewer - "Ah, yes."

High Point

 

1982 Lauren Bacall coffee. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Point_(coffee)

Sandwich of the Day: Pimento Cheese

 

I always stop in the grocery famous for their chicken salad when I have to go to the hospital lab or doctor's office. They also make good pimento cheese. Have some Zapp's Salt & Vinegar chips too. The only time I buy potato chips. I also like the Zapp's No Salt. I've made homemade pimento cheese using the Joy of Cooking recipe but the pros are better.

https://www.seriouseats.com/2014/09/history-southern-food-pimento-cheese.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimento_cheese

Mike Shayne

 

Private eye.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Shayne

https://thegoldenhornblog.blogspot.com/2019/11/robert-mcginnis.html

Panorama of Mariposa Big Tree Grove

 

c1906.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2007660426/

Alan Menken on Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

 

https://soundcloud.com/gilbertgottfried/alan-menken

Gilbert is already singing.

Tony, Emmy, Grammy and 8-time Oscar winning composer Alan Menken joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about the marriage of screen music and images, the demise (and resurrection) of movie musicals, the genius of the late, great Howard Ashman, and the "architecture" of songs like "Be Our Guest," "I See the Light," "Part of Your World" and "Somewhere That's Green." Also, Danny DeVito mimics Jimmy Durante, Steve Martin plays a sadistic dentist, Brad Garrett and Jeffrey Tambor perform a "want" song and Alan praises the talents of John Williams, Thomas Newman and Lin-Manuel Miranda. PLUS: "Fantasia"! The comedy of Randy Rainbow! "I'll Do Anything"! Alan wins a Razzie! And Bob Dylan turns down "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head"!

John D. MacDonald

 

Prolific author of the Travis McGee detective novels and many other things and genres. I notice I don't have a pic of The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything so I'll go do that now for completeness sake. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_D._MacDonald

https://www.mysteryscenemag.com/blog-article/3389-my-10-favorite-john-d-macdonald-standalone-novels

Good Heavens

 

1976 ABC. Carl Reiner. I just found a 16mm ep. of this on Youtube with some other rare 70s stuff (Bookmarks XI.) 13 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Heavens

Ross Macdonald

 

Paperbacks is a topic I haven't done in a while. Most of the stuff I have in drafts, which is a lot, is food and beverage related. I am still going to try to archive a certain amount of Kinja material every month through the rest of this year, but I am also going to vary up the topics. The Private Detective tag on blogspot now has a little over 50 entries.

https://crimereads.com/ross-macdonald-revival/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Macdonald

Panorama of Yosemite Valley from Artist Point

 

c1906.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2007660505/

The Cheap Detective (1978)

 

Another one of those Free with Ads movies on Youtube. (No ads with blocker.) Peter Falk. A favorite. For a long time you could only find a full screen version. This looks like a good widescreen print. Neil Simon. A companion piece with Murder By Death. Good cast. Recommended.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cheap_Detective

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-cheap-detective-1978

https://scenesfromthemorgue.wordpress.com/2014/04/27/multiplex-mash-up-just-when-you-thought-it-was-safe-to-go-back-into-the-water-july-1978/

Travel views of Japan and Korea

1908.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2018719583/

The Golden Horn Miscellany

 

Finding things I wanted to save after the fact is often difficult. Especially now with two sites and two open threads full of crap.

The Godzilla Power Hour

 

1978-79 NBC. Hanna-Barbera. And Godzooky. 26 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla_(1978_TV_series)

Ida Lupino: First Lady of Noir

 

Second woman admitted to the Director’s Guild. Reportedly took over for Nicholas Ray for several days on On Dangerous Ground when he became ill. The Hitch-Hiker (1953) was the first noir directed by a woman. I watched it on Youtube (it is public domain) and it was very intense.

https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2009/great-directors/ida-lupino/

https://www.criminalelement.com/ida-lupino-noirs-indispensable-dame/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ida_Lupino

Popeye's Cajun Crawfish

 

1988.

Boggle

 

1980.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boggle

Wilson Dam and power house, Muscle Shoals, Alabama, April 11, 1926

 

1926.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2007661299/

Can O' History - What is a Clip Joint?

 

Another Cheers reference. Early Harry the Hat appearance, Coach calls Harry a flim-flam, and Harry accuses Sam of running a clip joint.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clip_joint

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/flimflam

 

Cains Potato Chips

 

1977.

Walter Olkewicz vs. Moonglow Peterson

 

Winner gets Vera.

"They Called Me Mayday" season 2, ep. 9.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0539915/

https://ayearwithcheers.tumblr.com/page/97

Encore

 

1977 Ted Danson coffee.

Semi-Tough

 

1980 ABC. Markie Post, Bruce McGill, David Hasselhoff. 5 episodes.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080272/

The Demon Murder Case

 

1983 NBC TV movie. Kevin Bacon, Richard Masur, Cloris Leachman, Joyce Van Patten, Eddie Albert, Andy Griffith.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085422/

Channel 99

 

1988 NBC failed pilot. Marilu Henner, Dennis Dugan, Ron Howard, Kevin McCarthy, Mary Gross. Written by Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1165261/

Mr. Bubble

 

Hey, this is a private residence, man!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Bubble

Mardi Gras procession on Canal St., New Orleans

 

1900.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2016798513/

The Highwayman

 

1987-88 NBC. Sam Jones. I watched this pilot last year. 9 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highwayman_(TV_series)

The Last Precinct

 

1986 NBC. Stephen J. Cannell comedy. Premiered after the Super Bowl. I watched a couple of these on Youtube. 8 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Precinct

Stingray

 

1985-87 NBC. Stephen J. Cannell. Some of these are on Youtube. 24 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stingray_(1985_TV_series)

Nestle BonBons

 

1990.

The David Letterman Show

 

1980 promo.

The Monster Burger

 

1997 Hardee's.

Courir de Mardi Gras

 Mamou, La.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Courir_de_Mardi_Gras

Richard Masur on Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

 

https://soundcloud.com/gilbertgottfried/richard-masur

Gilbert and Frank talk to Emmy- and Oscar-nominated actor-director Richard Masur about his 6-decade acting career, his years as president of the Screen Actors Guild, his numerous collaborations with mentor Norman Lear and his role in the infamous "Heaven's Gate." Also, Francis Ford Coppola welcomes feedback, Jack Nicholson replaces Mandy Patinkin, John Carpenter remakes "The Thing" and Richard shares drinks (and the screen) with Pat McCormick. PLUS: "Scavenger Hunt!" "Hot l Baltimore"! Remembering Ben Johnson! The wisdom of Robert Preston! And Richard praises co-stars Gene Hackman, Sidney Poitier and Meryl Streep!

Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

 

Directed by Ted Kotcheff. I tried to find this a couple of years ago when I was looking for 70s crime films I hadn't seen. Last night I spotted it in the sidebar for free Youtube Movies. Crime comedy. George Segal, Jane Fonda, Dick Gautier, Ed McMahon. Jay Leno has one line as one of the guys working on the house. Remade in 2005.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fun_with_Dick_and_Jane_(1977_film)

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/fun-with-dick-and-jane-1977

Liberace: A Valentine Special

 

1979 CBS promo.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330561/

Lay's

 

Potato chips.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lay%27s

Martial Arts Theater

 

1984 promos.

Pillsbury Microwave Pizza

 

Beep.

High's Ice Cream

 

1983.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High%27s_Dairy_Store

Skyhawks

 

1969-71 ABC. 17 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skyhawks

To Hell and Back (1955)

 

Tomato Sauce

 

It was snowing during one of the old Kinja tomato sauce recipes. We may have an ice storm coming on Monday for Mardi Gras. All pics after the break are from the old version. I didn't have any vodka so that is missing in this one as well.

Mr.T Mardi Gras

 

1984.

Dragon Inn

 

1944.

https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/b6d31c6c-6e91-cb35-e040-e00a18061428

The In-Laws (1979)

 

I have not seen this movie. Just came across the "Serpentine, Shel, serpentine!" quote which seemed amusing, and decided to look it up.

I Try To Do 25 In the Pool Every Day

 Laps?

Cannonballs.

Billy

 

1979 CBS. Steve Guttenberg. 7 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_(1979_TV_series)

Bosom Buddies

 

1980-82 ABC. 37 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosom_Buddies

Battle of the Network Stars

 

1976-88 ABC. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_the_Network_Stars

Hamilton Beach Mini-Drip

 

1977 coffee maker. 

Kliph Nesteroff on Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

 

https://soundcloud.com/gilbertgottfried/kliph-nesteroff-1

Show business historian and New York Times bestselling author KLIPH NESTEROFF returns to the podcast for an entertaining and (as always) educational discussion about banned cartoons, politically incorrect mascots, the history of Hollywood stereotypes and his new book on Native Americans and comedy, "We Had a Little Real Estate Problem." Also, Buddy Hackett pulls a knife, Howard Hawks disses Rowan & Martin, Peter Sellers sends up Charlie Chan and Frank Sinatra's goons rough up Shecky Greene. PLUS: "Go Go Gophers"! Alan Hale's Lobster Barrel! Allen & Rossi "inspire" Charlie Hill! Jack Carter feuds with Al Jolson! And "F-Troop" rips off a Redd Foxx routine!

The A-Team Wants You After the Super Bowl

 

Super Bowl.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Super_Bowl_lead-out_programs

Pizza Spins

 

1968 snack.

https://www.metv.com/lists/these-12-long-lost-snacks-of-the-1970s-will-give-you-the-munchies

https://blog.generalmills.com/2017/09/when-pizza-spins-were-so-in/

Spy Game

 

This was a favorite of mine. I taped most of them on VHS on first airing.  1997 ABC. Sam Raimi. Spies. Still on Youtube. Good show. The female lead was one of the girls on Kate & Allie. Allison Smith. Linden Ashby. 13 episodes. Four unaired.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spy_Game_(TV_series)

Owl Theatre

 

1985 open. 1982 promo below.

Tri-Ominos

 

1979.

https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/4040/tri-ominos

Wrangell, Alaska

 

c1915.

https://www.loc.gov/item/2007661340/

Live and Let Die

 

ABC Sunday Night Movie 007 promos, TV spots, and Ernie Anderson. Another TV airing I recall distinctly. This one double good because set in Louisiana and the boat chase. And alligators.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_and_Let_Die_(film)

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/live-and-let-die-1973

Pizza Inn

 

1977.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizza_Inn

Braum's Ice Cream

 

Vern.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Braum%27s

The Hillbilly Bears

 

1965-67 NBC. Hanna-Barbera. Part of the Atom Ant show. 26 episodes.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hillbilly_Bears