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10 November 2006

I just found a local TV channel that broadcasts The Monkees, The Partridge Family and Welcome Back, Kotter in succession. →[More:]I'm watching right now. I'm so happy. My cultural diet is similar to my gustatory one, yes. Also, Nathan's Crinkle Cut Fries are available for home consumption.

*hello, world it's a song that we're singing, c'mon get happy*

(I also have some apricot ale.)

post by: jonmc at: 18:54 | 25 comments

Considering pips's day job Kotter hits home. She refers to one of her classes as her 'sweathogs.'

posted by jonmc 10 November | 18:55

confession: i have the monkees on a tivo season pass, much to my wife's chagrin. she'll never understand.

posted by syntax 10 November | 19:26

I didn't care for the Partridge Family, The Monkees were "meh", but I liked Kotter, Travolta back then was blindingly cool

posted by matteo 10 November | 19:29

I know whatcha mean. I don't care how many oscar nominations he gets or how many serious movies he makes, he's Vinnie Babarino to me.

I didn't care for the Partridge Family,

They were bubblegums absoulte artistic zenith. and you know this.

and the Monkees were purely manufactured, but manufacture well and you get credit from me. Plus there was the bonus of Nesmith (writer of 'Different Drum')'s rebellion.

posted by jonmc 10 November | 20:04

I've also decided that the Sweathog's are the TV template for the NYC MeCha posse. I, of course am Babarino. joe famous is Boom Boom, the Wino is Epstein and Hugh Janus can be Horshak.

posted by jonmc 10 November | 20:06

three words - "pleasant valley sunday"

posted by syntax 10 November | 20:15

I was always partial to 'Valleri' myself.

posted by jonmc 10 November | 20:17

I always had a crush on Horshack.

posted by bunnyfire 10 November | 21:18

The Monkees are as gods, and whoever says not shall be blasted with hellfire.

I have spoken.

;-)

posted by mygothlaundry 10 November | 21:30

Also, I thought I was the only person on the planet with a crush on Epstein but it turns out that I was far from alone. Elder Gods bless the Intarwebs.

posted by mygothlaundry 10 November | 21:31

amberglow and rainbaby are both on record as having a thing for Epstein.

posted by jonmc 10 November | 21:35

See? I'm in good company. Amberglow & Rainbaby have immaculate taste.

posted by mygothlaundry 10 November | 21:47

two more words: daily nightly

posted by syntax 10 November | 22:20

I think the new york mecha posse should be the cast of Waiting for Godot, we can all be Lucky and just use cardboard cutouts for Vladimir, Estragon, Pozzo and the boy.

posted by Divine_Wino 10 November | 23:03

Another vote for Epstein.
(NOT signed "Epstein's mother.")

posted by lilywing13 10 November | 23:25

Yes, I would say that Apricot Ale is exactly the beer equivalent of The Partridge Family.

posted by chococat 10 November | 23:40

Tonight I watched The Wizard of Oz on TV for the umpty-umpteenth time in the more than half a century I remember watching it, and now I'm making homemade rice pudding. The classics can't be improved upon.

posted by paulsc 10 November | 23:53

I blame Welcome Back Kotter for North Americans' inability and/or refusal to pronounce Epstein correctly.

THE SECOND SYLLABLE IS PRONOUNCED WITH A LONG "I", NOT A LONG "E"!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted by brujita 11 November | 00:39

FRANKENSCHTEEEN!!!

posted by Divine_Wino 11 November | 01:08

jonmc, your NYC MeCha posse doesn't have any girls in it, I notice - so it can't be a MeCha posse, sorry!!!!

posted by taz 11 November | 02:56

ok, pips can be Rosalie.

posted by jonmc 11 November | 09:24

In 1972 I had a letter about David Cassidy published in Tiger Beat magazine.

posted by JanetLand 11 November | 10:36

This is kinda on-topic, but does anyone else remember the show "Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp"? The show was a Get Smart parody with human voiceovers and monkeys. What's not to love about that? Apparently it was released on DVD this past summer!

I need the DVD (and lots of pot) now.

posted by terrapin 11 November | 14:23

I used to have Tiger Beat magazines, with the "posters" taped all over my walls. And I ,too, had a thing for Epstein. And I liked it when Washington said "Hi there." in that deeper voice.
I think I had David Cassidy, Willie Ames, Scott Baio, and Leif Garrett on my walls in those days.

posted by redvixen 11 November | 19:22

This is kinda on-topic, but does anyone else remember the show "Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp"?

I have mp3's of music from it. shoot me an email if you want em.

posted by jonmc 11 November | 21:29

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