The Quarantine Shuffle

Wonder Woman
Lynda Carter

Like most of us I have been watching way more TV of late. Hey, what are we Corn Teen minions supposed to do with limited options???

Well yesterday while channel surfing I struck Television Gold! "Yes" I was feeling my inner Yukon Cornelius when I stumbled upon a two part Batman episode with Julie Newmar as the Catwoman on, followed by an episode of Wonder Woman with Lynda Carter and Lyle Waggoner. 

The thing I remembered most about these shows from my days of yore was that they were silly fun. What I really did not recall was how skilled the actors were in bringing depth to that silliness. 

Catwoman
Julie Newmar

Julie Newmar brought surprising pathos to her performance as the kinky Catwoman, even though the material she was given on Batman was pure camp on a stick, Ms. Newmar really understood what she was doing and how to elevate it. 

Likewise Lynda Carter as Wonder Woman and Lyle Waggoner as Major Steve Trevor. They all elevated something silly into something magic.

I truly enjoyed rediscovering these two old friends, sometimes The Quarantine Shuffle isn't too shabby.

Wonder Woman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074074/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_6

Batman on IMDb -

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/?ref_=nm_knf_i1

The Goonies Live!

The Montalbán Hosts

The Goonies: Live! A Fundraiser for RAICES

[Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services]

All-Star Cast Includes Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow, Haley Joel Osment, Nicole Byer, and More

At The Montalbán in Hollywood

Saturday, September 22, 2018

The More You Know...

 On Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 8:00pm, The Montalbán in Hollywood will host The Goonies: Live! A Fundraiser for RAICES, a live read of the script to the 1980s cult-hit film The Goonies. All proceeds from the evening’s event will be donated to the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services (RAICES), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Texas. The Goonies: Live! features an eclectic crew of stars from television and film such as: Gina Rodriguez, Joe Lo Truglio, Brittany Snow, Haley Joel Osment, Nicole Byer and more. Tickets are $35 (balcony), $55 (mezzanine) and $75 (orchestra) and can be purchased at http://bit.ly/thegoonieslive. The historic theater is located at 1615 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. For more information on this event please call the box office at 323-461-6999 or visit https://www.facebook.com/thegoonieslive2018.

CAST 

• Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle) as The Narrator 

• Brittany Snow (Pitch Perfect, Hairspray) as Andy 

• Eliza Coupe (Happy Endings, Scrubs, Future Man) as Stef 

• Noël Wells (Master of None, SNL) as Mikey 

● Nicole Byer (Nailed It!, *Loosely Exactly Nicole) as Chunk

● Joel Kim Booster (Funemployed) as Data

● Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin, Annihilation) as Mouth 

● Joe Lo Truglio (Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later) as Francis Fratelli 

● Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Silicon Valley) as Sloth

● Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day, La La Land) as Irene Walsh

● Frankie Quinones (Bound by Debt) as Rosalita 

● Echo Kellum (Arrow, Rick and Morty) as Mr. Perkins

The event’s producer and coordinator Molly Shalgos reflects on The Goonies connection to RAICES and the importance of continuing to pay attention to the current state of affairs:

“The footage coming from the border over the last few months is sickening. It’s not just that it’s heart-wrenching; it is a helpless sort of rage, the rage that comes from knowing you cannot drive down to Texas and forcibly hurl your body against the fences. You can’t crash into those cages and scoop every child into your arms and swing to the rescue. There is no magic wand to wave that will undo the damage that’s been done. But that does not absolve us from the responsibility of trying.

That’s The Goonies in a nutshell: we keep fighting even when it seems like a done deal – a home in foreclosure, the papers all but signed. RAICES has been on the front lines of this humanitarian crises from the beginning. They haven’t stopped. They won’t stop, but they need our support – now more than ever, in these days when every week in the news cycle brings something worse than the last. They need us to keep paying attention.”

ABOUT RAICES –

Founded in 1986 as the Refugee Aid Project by community activists in South Texas, RAICES (Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services) has grown to be the largest immigration legal services provider in Texas. With offices in Austin, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, RAICES is a frontline organization in the roiling debate about immigration and immigrants in the world. As an organization that combines expertise developed from the daily practice of immigration law with a deep commitment to advocacy, RAICES is unique among immigration organizations. A diverse staff of 130 attorneys, legal assistants, and support staff provide consultations, direct legal services, representation, assistance and advocacy to communities in Texas and to clients after they leave the state. In 2017, RAICES staff closed 51,000 cases at no cost to the client. The nonprofit’s advocacy and commitment to change are driven by the clients and families i t serves every day as its attorneys and legal assistants provide legal advocacy and representation in an immigration system that breaks apart families and leaves millions without pathways to legal status. For more information: https://www.raicestexas.org.

LINKS:

• The Goonies: Live! Tickets - http://bit.ly/thegoonieslive

• Facebook Event Page - https://www.facebook.com/thegoonieslive2018

• Twitter Event Page - https://twitter.com/thegoonieslive

• Instagram Event Page - https://www.instagram.com/thegoonieslive2018

• RAICES - https://www.raicestexas.org

Wonder Woman Friday

Wonder Women
Gal Gadot & Lynda Carter

Since I stumbled upon the set stage for the Wonder Woman premiere before it began last week in Hollywood I thought I might as well give the movie's opening space on my blog.

I mean seriously couldn't we all use Wonder Woman in our lives stat? With a rouge President and and uncertain future for the U.S. she is exactly the voice and presence the world needs ASAP! 

Whether I see the film or not, it is getting great reviews and leading lady Gal Gadot has been deemed a worthy successor to Lynda Carter who made the character famous on television.

Also the photo taken at the premiere above of Lynda passing the proverbial torch to Gal put a smile on my face. After this past week, this is personally what I needed, and I feel it is a pretty safe bet the majority of you feel the same.

So this weekend unleash your inner Wonder Woman, and use your powers for the betterment of the world we live in. 

That goes for you too men, we all have a Wonder Woman in us!

WW on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/wonderwomanfilm/  

Let's Get Gastronomical, Taylor Hicks

There's Something About Taylor Hicks

Hey Hicks fans. It's time to get your grub on with your favorite former "Idol"...

Yummy!

Though American Idol came to an end Thursday night, Tayolr Hicks' television career is going full steam ahead. He has recently been announced as the host of State Plate, a new food and travel series on INSP, to premiere this fall.

State Plate will celebrate the unique food traditions of all 50 states. “In each episode we dig into the distinctive foods of a particular state,” said Doug Butts, SVP of Programming at INSP. “Unlike most food shows, we won’t be touring restaurants; this is about the food itself, how it is grown and the people who bring it to our dinner tables. What emerges is the trivia and unknown stories behind our states’ most emblematic foods.” Taylor Hicks is no stranger to great cuisine, as the singer is a partner in Saw's Juke Joint in Birmingham, Ala.

“Taylor’s wide popularity, experience as a restaurateur, and down-home charm make him an ideal host for a traveling food series.” Butts said. “In each episode of State Plate, he travels to a particular state, where he will ‘assemble’ a plate filled with the food most associated with that state. He’ll sample everything from crab cakes in Maryland and peaches in Georgia; to chili in Texas and potatoes in Idaho. As he makes his way from coast to coast, Taylor will visit farms, ranches, markets, festivals, and other diverse and unusual locales. In the process, viewers share in the journey as he uncovers the rich details behind each state’s unique food traditions. It’s a heaping helping of America’s most beloved cuisine, rich in history, folklore, and flavor.”

“State Plate has tested very well, and audiences agree that this series complements and enhances INSP’s family-oriented schedule,” Butts said. “We are thrilled that viewers will be taking this journey with such a beloved personality as Taylor Hicks.

State Plate is produced by RIVR Media.

As the nation said a fond farewell to FOX-TV's American Idol, Hicks returned to the show that made him a star, one last time.

Taylor was among those that performed on the series' final episode.

"I'm so grateful for the platform that American Idol gave me as a performer and a recording artist," said Hicks. 

Taylor also has a fast-filling slate of tour dates woven into his taping schedule, stretching well into the fall. His 2016 tour includes more stops next week in his hometown of Birmingham, continuing on through Georgia, Tennessee, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, and more!

TAYLOR HICKS ON TOUR:
Apr. 14 Cox Capital Theatre / Macon, Ga.
Apr. 15 Lyric Theatre / Birmingham, Ala.
Apr. 16 Franklin Theatre / Franklin, Tenn.
Apr. 17 Lyric Theatre / Birmingham, Ala.
Apr. 21 StageOne - Fairfield Theatre / Fairfield, Conn.
Apr. 22 World Cafe Live / Wilmington, Delaware
Apr. 23 Avalon Theatre / Easton, MD
Apr. 24 New Hope Winery / New Hope, Pa.
May 04 Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre / Branson, Missouri
May 26 The Tobin Center / San Antonio, Texas
Jun. 04 PRIVATE / Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Jun. 11 Flat Rock Summer Blast / Flat Rock, Mich.
Jun. 16 Daryl’s House / Pawling, N.Y.
Jun. 17 Flying Monkey Performance Center / Plymouth, N.H.
Jun. 24 Center for the Arts / Natick, Mass.
Jun. 25 Opera House / Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Jul. 08 Downtown Rutland / Rutland, VT
Jul. 09 Katherine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center / Old Saybrook, CT
Oct. 29 Halloran Centre at the Orpheum / Memphis, Tenn.
Nov. 26 Island View Casino / Gulfport, Miss.
Dec. 01 Black Oak Casino / Tuolumne City, Calif.
Dec. 04 Cache Creek Casino Resort / Brooks, Calif.


For more 411 visit TaylorHicks.com and follow him onTwitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Hillary Clinton's Latest "Scandal"

I'm With Her
Kerry Washington & Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton recently visited the imaginary Oval Office on the set of Scandal. Too bad we did not get any indication of how she thought it compared to the real deal.

As the story goes, Clinton, knew the cast was trying to make a fundraiser for her, but was aware they would not finish work in time. So, what's a Presidential candidate to do? Why make a detour to the set on the way to her event, naturally. 

The episode was being Directed by show star, Scott Foley when the former Secretary of State paid a visit.

Cast member Katie Lowes has this to say about Hillary's visit on set: "Mind blown! It was amazing"

The Women of Scandal recently made headlines for endorsing Clinton in a television commercial.

Now that's putting your money where your mouth is! You can make anything a Scandal in this day and age.

It's always a Scandal on TGIT: 
https://www.facebook.com/ScandalABC   

One On One With Tanya Tucker

Hit It Tanya!

Tanya Tucker Talks One on One with Tavis Smiley this Friday, July 10th

 

Tanya selected as July Artist for "An Intimate Evening with Eddie Stubbs" airing TONIGHT live from The Country Music Hall of Fame on 650 AM WSM 

The Unsinkable Tanya Tucker!
 

It’s an interview you won’t want to miss! Country music superstar Tanya Tucker appears July 10 on Tavis Smiley, the nationally distributed PBS talk-show hosted by Tavis Smiley. During the program, Tanya and Tavis discuss her career, the ever-evolving world of country music, and Tanya’s future--including her current tour and recording plans. Tavis Smiley is known as one of television’s best interviewers, and he has been a fixture on the PBS late-night lineup since 2004. Recent guests on his show include musician Boz Scaggs, actress Susan Sarandon, and current presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders. Tavis Smiley airs on PBS affiliates across the country, and broadcast times vary. So check your local listings for the time. Tanya’s appearance on Tavis Smiley is just one of many media appearances she’s made. Additionally, she’s appearing on Fox News affiliates across the nation, and she will be featured in an upcoming broadcast of Reflections with Keith Bilbrey. If you don't see Tanya on Tavis, you can see her live! July 17 – Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts  Center – The Villages, FL July 18 – The Ranch – Fort Myers, FL July 24 – Golden Nugget Ballroom – Lake Charles, LA July 25 – Golden Nugget Ballroom – Biloxi, MS July 31 – Downstream Casino and Resort – Quapaw, OK Aug 1 – Billy Bob’s Texas – Ft. Worth, TX Aug 5 – Full Throttle Saloon – East Sturgis, SD Aug 14 – 26th Annual Havelock Country Jamboree – Havelock, ON CA Aug 16 – Celebrate Erie – Erie, PA Aug 29 – Ho-Chunk Gaming Wisconsin Dells – Baraboo, WI Sep 11 – Seven Clans Casino – Warroad, MN Sep 12 – Royal River Casino – Flandreau, SD Sep 13 – Texas Tranzplants – Macomb, IL Oct 10 – Center for the Arts – Russleville, AR Oct 11 – Andy Williams Moon River Theatre – Branson, MO Oct 24 – New Barn – Renfro Valley, KY Oct 30 – State Theatre – Eau Claire, WI Oct 31 – The Palladium – Carmel, IN For current tour dates, and to keep abreast of when Tanya will be appearing near you, visit www.tanyatucker.com. Twitter: @tanya_tucker Facebook: /TanyaTuckerOfficial Instagram: @TheTanyatucker

Neil Patrick Harris Is Going As Oscar This Halloween

Neil Patrick Harris Is Ready To Host The Academy Awards 

Yes, after successful stints hosting the Tony Awards and Emmy Awards Neil Patrick Harris is set to host the 2015 Academy Awards. Who knew Doogie Howser, M.D. would ever end up in such a terrific place?

Congrats NPH you deserve it! I am sure he will be an amazing host and will breathe new life into an award show that desperately needs it.

Neil can currently be seen in Gone Girl, the word is Ben Affleck isn't the only one letting it all hang out.

The show is being produced by Craig Zadan & Neil Meron and here is their response to the news:

"We are thrilled to have Neil host the Oscars,We have known him his entire adult life, and we have watched him explode as a great performer in feature films, television and stage. To work with him on the Oscars is the perfect storm, all of his resources and talent coming together on a global stage."

Cheers Neil!

NPH on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000439/?ref_=fn_nm_nm_1