First, the worst part of this is money = speech, which is anti-Democracy. If that is true, some people get an ear-shattering voice that drowns the others out. Money has too much of that effect already without this attrocious amendment. That logic is air-tight, IMO, slippery slopes be damned.

See I had an altogether different take on it, though certainly lowered expectations played a part. I hate Trump as much as the next person with a brain, but I felt they kind of gave him just enough rope to hang himself, comedically speaking. I don't think Trump bombing in a series of sketches about himself makes him…

There's an amazing compilation out there (probably a UK import) with 30 or so recordings all with an arguable claim as first r'n'r record. But yes Phillips has one of the strongest cases, and is unparalleled as a producer in lighting the dynamite then fanning the flames. (Accompanying Micheal Ochs Archive shot of…

For anyone who doesn't have Charlie Rich's Who Will the Next Fool Be, (which is on the collection) let this be your gateway to sublime Richness. Before he went 70's Nashville sound he was like a rockabilly Ray Charles; Phillips felt him to be one of Sun's greatest talents, he was just couldn't find a marketable hook…

Wait, I think I first glossed over that there was a S&G version of Hearts and Bones - for real? Interested in any details on that, or I'll have to look that up. Was My Little Town a lone survivor of that? I don't know much about that lone reunion single either.

Hey, check out my reply to Alex above regarding Tom & Jerry. There's plenty shareware than can download YouTube videos direct to mp3 if you want to grab a good sampling. They're 45's with surface noise but for super rare singles (especially those more interesting than great,) I think adds to the charm. Of course…

Yep. The one box I think uniquely does most of what it should is the 3-CD Old Friends (avail. now for peanuts used); it is my favorite highlights collection. It has Blues Run the Game (I believe in its first release) and other, IMO, essential rarities in addition to the hits & album highlights. For this generic box…

Wholeheartedly agree, he had to have been mocking cliches even as they were still in use. the giveaway is these are preceded by "We talk of things that matter…"which is clearly ironic since there's no mention of discussing their dying relationship. I'll throw in that the composition (which is described in terms of…

seriously? It's nice someone enjoys that song I guess, but to me it sounds like Jim Steinman and Dianne Warren had an abortion together. Which means it's as 50s period relevant as spandex. And the first Grease was already pretty dodgy as period detail goes; Newton-John wore spandex at the end too, and Barry Gibbs…

I basically agree, but you can't ignore the aspect of Don trying to find spiritual happiness by living out the stock picture of the "American Dream," a fantasy peddled to sell everything possible after WWII and helping create teenage culture, the suburban leisure lifestyle, a whole way of life that many found damaging…

This quote implies it's open ended if Tony dies in the scene so it contradicts your point. I've always fel the point is not if he dies then and there or not, it's that he choses to deny the great possibility that it could happen instantly at any time and beyond his control, and to his family as well.

Ah but Tony is also in denial about nearly everything in his life, and thus, the authenticicy of his happiness. A good family man doesn't put his family in threat of horrific physical harm every day. Tony thought he could quell his inner demons through therapy while lying about the darker corners (some pitch black)…

Isn't it pretty well established has warned by a local gangster to top fucking around with his girlfriend, and Fuller kept on fucking around with his girlfriend? That could make it a lot less myserious.

No AMC & Weiner, I've got your spinoff (prequel) idea, and I've been saying this for over a year (including posting on the Mad Men Facebook page.) STERLING'S GOLD, about the WWII service and early joining of his dad's ad firm. That's all a no brainer really, so I claim no special inspiration except for this casting…

Nailed Gandolfini, Randy Newman was another gem, just perfect.

agree

And SCTV's Dick Blasuchi directing. it was hit or miss but there was some good stuff in those years. DVR with a good skip button helped mine out a lot of stuff worth watch IMO.
One thing too, the cast seemed to really groove off and enjoy each other, in the good way.

Josh Meyers, Seth's brother was good too. i think Seth got the writing chops but Josh got the performing. He was the first to do people like Owen Wilson and Mathew McConnoughey, and nailed them. Once he ended a McShirtless punch line by launching into a celebratory "hambone" slapping bit. i dont know if Mathew ever…

One of the best utility players, male or female, as was Wiig. Great comparison. Cate McKinnon seems to have some of that going on now, and I love love love Cecily Strong. Another thing SNL is finally catching up to Mad TV on is having a lot of strong singers and really exploiting. Debrah Wilson as Whitney Houston…

i bet Frank was pulling for McCaine to help "shore up his economy" for a few more years.