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Can 2 divorced men share an apartment without driving each other crazy?
With news of CBS possibly airing a new version of THE ODD COUPLE starring Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon, here's a post from 2008 when I was just starting to watch season 4 of THE ODD COUPLE on dvd,...
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Rutlemania!
Here's a re-post from 2011.The Rutles were born over 50 years ago when Ron Nasty met Dirk McQuickly in Liverpool. They soon hooked up with guitarist Stig O'Hara, and they formed a trio. After finding...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: The Hunks of Bay City
ANOTHER WORLD always had it's share of handsome and dignified men of all ages.Above we see Sandy Cory (Chris Rich), Mac Cory (Douglass Watson) and Jamie Frame (Stephen Yates). Sandy and Jamie often...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: Super Couples
In my previous posts I've mentioned some of the super couples of ANOTHER WORLD. I've touched upon Sandy & Blaine, Catlin & Sally, Michael & Donna, Sam & Amanda, Ryan & Vicky and...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: Damsels & Divas
ANOTHER WORLD had its share of strong women characters over the years. Of the hundreds that lived in Bay City over the years, I've chosen some of my favorites. Special thanks to the Another World Home...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: Opening Titles
Debuting on May 4, 1964 - the daytime soap ran for 35 years before the network brass finally decided to ax it. If  the show was still on, it would be celebrating it's 50th anniversary on Monday. To...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: TV Guide Ads
Over its 35 years on NBC, ANOTHER WORLD was occasionally promoted by the network. Here is a collection of TV Guide print advertisements that appeared during the 1980s and 1990s.The Passion Never Ends...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: The Romance Novels
Today is the 50th Anniversary of ANOTHER WORLD, that soap that I followed for most of it's 35 year run on NBC. Today I present several romance novels inspired by the series.The first, Another World by...
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Another World 50th Anniversary: The Final Word
Tom Eplin as Jake McKinnon and the suspects in the "Who Shot Jake?" mystery storyline.Pictured Left to Right: Cali Timmons as Paulina, a mystery woman as Marley Love, Carmen Duncan as Iris Wheeler,...
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THE MOTHERS-IN-LAW: The Loud & The Furious
From 2010I'm currently nearing the end of Disc 7 in the eight-disc THE MOTHERS-IN-LAW Complete Series collection. For those who are unfamiliar with the show, the series was a two-season wonder from...
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NORMAN...IS THAT YOU?
From 2010...NORMAN...IS THAT YOU? (1976, directed by George Schlatter of LAUGH-IN fame) is a movie that I've always known existed, even as a kid, but for one reason another never got a chance to see. I...
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Sooner or Later: The Special Edition
Here's another "rerun" post from the old days (2007) -enhanced with new images!Imagine a 13-year-old Julie Kavner lookalike named Jessie. Now imagine Jessie reading a trashy romance novel in class when...
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LIFEGUARD
More recycled Dougsploitation.LIFEGUARD stands out in my mind for two reasons: it was another PG-rated, but sexy film that that premiered on the CBS Wednesday Night Movie (see COACH) and it was an...
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Who Killed Teddy Bear?
From 2009 - in honor of Elaine Stritch.WHO KILLED TEDDY BEAR (1965, directed by Joseph Cates, THE FAT SPY) is a film which I've been dying to see for close to 15 years. After devouring H. Paul Jeffer's...
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What's My Line? (Again)
While I enjoy my holiday weekend, here's a post from 2008.WHAT'S MY LINE is the greatest panel game show on TV ever. Sure the two other Goodson-Todman classics were TO TELL THE TRUTH - which had an...
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HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH
In the tradition of BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS and TROLL 2 (sequels that have absolutely nothing to do with the original), comes HALLOWEEN III: SEASON OF THE WITCH (1982, Directed by Tommy Lee...
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ELO - The Electric Light Orchestra
With news that Jeff Lynne is working on a new ELO album. I thought maybe it was time for me to rerun this post from May 2009. Hold on Tight!The Electric Light Orchestra is my all time favorite rock...
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King Family Revisited
Last night I met Cam Clarke, son of the great Alyce King. Here's a rerun of a post from Easter 2009.When I was a kid I was obsessed with The King Family.The King Family was this humongous group of...
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My Wall of Christmas Music
Here's an old chestnut from 2010...Regular visitors to the humble home of Dougsploitation know that the "LP wall" is a revolving gallery of the finest long playing record art imaginable. The holiday...
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The Douglas Michael Show with Juul Haalmeyer
Here's a Juultide treat from 2009.SECOND CITY TELEVSION or SCTV in all it’s incarnations (in syndication, on NBC and on Cinemax) is remembered as one of the funniest TV series of all time.This...
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Remembering BEACON HILL
Due to the success of both DOWNTON ABBEY and the overall revival of interest in period drama- witnessed by shows on both PBS and cable - NBC gave a bright green light to Julian Fellowes’ THE GILDED AGE...
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Gonna Party Like It's SPACE:1999
From 2009...but updated today!I've never been a real sci-fi geek, but I know what I like. In terms of films, I always preferred LOGAN'S RUN over STAR WARS. So freeze me in carbonite. On TV, I liked the...
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MAME
What? My first post in almost 4 years!!! To celebrate the Blu-ray release of the camp classic MAME, let's revisit my in-depth analysis, originally posted way back in 2007!This 1974 film adaptation of...
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The Return of Dougsploitation???
After 6 weeks of social distancing, self-isolation and working from home...I'm think maybe its time to start blogging again. I originally cut back on blogging to focus on my Dougsploitation Facebook...
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