Author: Scott Westerman
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Why does advertising have to be so bad?
How did you feel about this year’s set of Super Bowl ads (Video)? If it felt like you wanted to press the “skip” button, you’re not alone. There was a ton of debate about both the content and the quality of this year’s crop of Super Bowl ads.And have you noticed how YouTube is now…
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Prime Time Cartoons
The Jetsons are back in circulation on MeTV. let’s look back at the era when cartoons were part of the Networks’ prime time schedules.
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Strategies for Staying in Touch
With the world in lockdown, how can we stay in touch with those we care about? Here are some time tested strategies to help you keep connected.
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Record Clubs, K-Tel and Cutouts
Before Spotify and Amazon Music, there were Record Clubs, K-Tel and the Cut-Out bin. Finding the hits we loved was a lot harder!
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The Rock and Roll Revisited Countdown – 1967
It’s Countdown Saturday and this week we’re looking at the top tunes on the WKNR Music Guide from February 6, 1967.
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When Broadcast Networks Ruled TV
Back before on-demand video, back before cable brought us CNN and MTV, three broadcast networks ruled and we watched television over the air.
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Iconic Albums
What are the elements that so mix to create the iconic albums we love? It turns out they all share things in common.
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Three Things Tony Bennett Taught Us About Resilience
Tony Bennett’s recent revelation that he has Alzheimer’s disease is a moment to reflect on an amazing, resilient career. Wikipedia notes he signed with Columbia Records after serving in World War II and had his first number-one popular song with “Because of You“ in 1951. Several top hits such as “Rags to Riches“ followed in…
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Remembering The Midnight Special
The Midnight Special began its series run on February 2, 1973 as a 90-minute program that followed The Tonight Show on Friday nights. It began as a one-off special on August 19, 1972, with the final episode running on May 1, 1981.Created and produced by Burt Sugarman, it was a cousin of the syndicated Don Kirshner’s…
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Come Sail Away
From the dawn of the rock era, space and the appearances of extra terrestrials have peppered the Rock and Roll Revisited Cannon. Let’s review some of the best from the Rock and Roll Revisited era.