Re: Question about TV bands (for parents of preschoolers)
Hi there, I promised myself that I'd stop this, but I can't help it. Why leave out current quality children's programming examples? We just saw an Arthur episode on PBS the other day where Arthur and his pals wanted to go see their favorite group, Binky (who look suspiciously like ABBA), perform. Turns out they are holograms. (OH NO!) Then yesterday Arthur and his pal Buster auditioned musicians to be in their band (vaguely reminiscent of the audition scene in the movie, The Commitments). Those kids, er, puppets, on Puzzle Place can really rock whenever they've got an important moral to hammer out. Let's not forget that Mr. Rogers tickles the ivories whenever the mood strikes and quite frequently jams with guests like Yo Yo Ma. And last but not least (for now), "You Gotta Put Down the Ducky (if you wanna play the saxophone)" with Hoot the Owl and Ernie on Sesame Street. Bowing out before I embarass myself any further, Jeanne
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Mitch Matthews wrote: Speaking of soapys, what about Rick Springfield and his soap opera time? Did he ever play on the show? Jennifer McGuire correctly answered: Yep, Rick Springfield was on General Hospital years ago. He left the show to pursue his "musical career". And former teen idol/pop singer Rex Smith was on As The World Turns a few years ago. Marie then interjects: What about Blackie on General Hospital? Didn't bad boy John Stamos have a band on GH? Then, of course, Stamos moved on to Full House, where he also had a band. Are all you GH fans forgetting about Jack Wagner (we *was* on GH, wasn't he? I just recall spinnin' that one hit of his at this Adult Contemporary radio station I used to work at) Regarding Rick Springfield: Who *didn't* catch his "Behind the Music" segment on VH1?? (or Leif's, or David Cassidy's...or...my god it was a whole "teen idol" week!) Regarding John Stamos: My fear here is that if I get this one right, I may be shunned from P2, Twangfest, and Public Transportation for quite some time...oh wait...I'm already shunned from public transportation, however, I want to say that the name of Stamos' band during his GH days was actually "Bad Boys" or possibly "Rad Boys" (the latter actually being the name of my buddy's freestyle BMX team around 1984) the horror, the horror, Paul
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William Cocke wrote: Now this thread finally takes a turn for the twang. What song always made Charlene D. cry? What instrument did Denver Pyle, aka Briscoe D. play? Any chance to link this back to the Dukes of Hazzard... which, of course, starred Mr. Pyle along with the actor-turned country singer, John Schneider! Also, did Tom Wopat ever put an album out? I recall meeting his brother, Dave, who was involved in that whole "college coffeehouse tour circuit" when I was in college... Little known fact (can't call it trivia...it's more like "trivial"): Tom Wopat is from the Lodi, Wisconsin area... ...Near Lodi, in wonderful Poynette, Wisconsin there is a restaurant called the Owl's Nest... ...On The Dukes of Hazzard, they had a diner was called the "Boar's Nest"... coincidence??? I think not... for more infomation on the local history of small towns in Wisconsin, please stop into your local library... btw: If you've ever had "Owl's Nest Cheese", it's now made in Sun Prarie, but it did get it's start at the aforementioned eatery. Paul npimh: "Dream Vacation" - The Gear Daddies
Re: Question about TV bands (for parents of preschoolers)
Jeanne (who knows a bit too much about todays kids programs) wrote: I promised myself that I'd stop this, but I can't help it. Why leave out current quality children's programming examples? We just saw an Arthur episode on PBS the other day ... [snip] ... Those kids, er, puppets, on Puzzle Place can really rock whenever they've got an important moral to hammer out. "We"?? C'mon, Jeanne...fess up...do you really mean "we" or is it just "I"?? g She continued: Let's not forget that Mr. Rogers tickles the ivories whenever the mood strikes and quite frequently jams with guests like Yo Yo Ma. It should be noted that the piano during the Mr. Rogers program is played *live* on the set during the taping/show...no prerecorded mumbo jumbo here! I think the piano player is also the train conductor or something on the show. (probably the only other regular *human* character...I don't recall since I haven't seen the show in quite some timebut is that *really* a justifiable excuse?) And since I'm talking about the talent pool that oozes out of Pittsburgh (yes, Fred Rogers is Canadian, I believe, but he's taped his show here in the Steel City since day 1...I think), it should be noted that Lenny and the Squigtones got their start in Pittsburgh as well...(Carnegie Mellon alumnus). I wanna say they had a regular stint at The Decade... (now The Next Decade with a new owner, however, no where near the glory of what it was many many moons ago) If Tom Moran hasn't mass deleted all of these threads, maybe he can give y'all a little history lesson. Pull up a chair kiddies...it's "Story time with Tom"... For more information about The Steel City, check your local library for some of the many books on Pittsburgh (especially if your local library was donated by Mr. Carnegie) Paul ps: to keep this entire thread in a PA state of mind, I heard once that the creator of Arthur was from Erie, PA.
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Paul reprimands: Are all you GH fans forgetting about Jack Wagner (we *was* on GH, wasn't he? I just recall spinnin' that one hit of his at this Adult Contemporary radio station I used to work at) How could I forget Frisco? Damn. He doesn't sing on Melrose Place, because he's serious about his *craft* now. Though, his TV wife on MP is in a band. Regarding Rick Springfield: Who *didn't* catch his "Behind the Music" segment on VH1?? (or Leif's, or David Cassidy's...or...my god it was a whole "teen idol" week!) I saw them all back when I had cable. I love that shit. Leif hasn't aged so well, I'm afraid. marie
Re: Andy Griffith (was: Re: Question about TV bands)
At 10:49 PM 1/26/1999 -0500, you wrote: Now this thread finally takes a turn for the twang. What song always made Charlene D. cry? William Cocke Senior Writer HSC Development University of Virginia (804) 924-8432 "Please don't play 'Salty Dog' pa, you know it always makes me cry." Another famous Ignitors cover. Well, ok maybe not another. Chris
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At 10:49 PM 1/26/1999 -0500, you wrote: Now this thread finally takes a turn for the twang. What song always made Charlene D. cry? What instrument did Denver Pyle, aka Briscoe D. play? (hint: he was the only non-musician in the group). What song did Mayor Pike's daughter sing for the big Hollywood scout? And what about the Mayberry Marching Band? Sorry...now I can't help myself.. Anyone remember 'Hubcap and the Wheels' or 'Captain *Cosmic* and the Salt River Navy Band'? Oh, Gawd, now look what you've done Now seriously lacking in REM sleep, Chris
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There's a pretty interesting book out called _Everybody On The Truck! The Story Of The Dillards_, with a foreword by Denver Pyle, that goes into exhaustive detail on the Darlings appearances. Published by Eggman, out of Nashville. I played at a Mayberry event a couple of years ago - we did all Dillards tunes, obviously - and one or another of the actors in the show was there, but I don't remember much about it. You can tell I didn't watch much TV as a yout. Also, did Tom Wopat ever put an album out? Probably. He had 7 Top 40 (barely) hits between 1986 and 1988. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
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I wrote: Darlin's shmarlin's. That's the easy one. How's about Buddy Fleet and His Band With The Beat? Featuring James Best--later of Dukes of Hazzrd fame--on lead guitar. But I do believe it was Bobby, not Buddy. Heavens, what's happened to me?
Re: Question about TV bands (for parents of preschoolers)
We just saw an Arthur episode on PBS the other day where Arthur and his pals wanted to go see their favorite group, Binky (who look suspiciously like ABBA), perform. Turns out they are holograms. (OH NO!) Then yesterday Arthur and his pal Buster auditioned musicians to be in their band (vaguely reminiscent of the audition scene in the movie, The Commitments). Those kids, er, puppets, on Puzzle Place can really rock whenever they've got an important moral to hammer out. Let's not forget that Mr. Rogers tickles the ivories whenever the mood strikes and quite frequently jams with guests like Yo Yo Ma. And last but not least (for now), "You Gotta Put Down the Ducky (if you wanna play the saxophone)" with Hoot the Owl and Ernie on Sesame Street. I was trying to stay out of this thread, because I can't remember a lot of the shows that are being mentioned and I wish I didn't remember the rest, but now that Jeanne has brought children's TV into the discussion, I have to add that the Muppet Show in the late '70s was pure genius. Debbie Harry singing to Kermit, Rudolf Nureyev dancing with Miss Piggy in "Swine Lake," which then segued into a duet of "Baby It's Cold Outside"...brilliant. Not to mention Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem themselves. Apparently the Clash watched every episode faithfully. --Amy
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[Matt Benz] wrote:
Alright, alright! Said I wasn't reading em all, but
I shoulda known: anyone who has F Troop tapes and painfully reminded me
about the Lavernne Shirly In the Army cartoon, complete with a
pantsless pig as their sargeant would remember Ricky Nelson
Ok, what about Ricky Ricardo's little boy ("little ricky?")...didn't he have a
band? (or was that "post-I love lucy"?)
Paul
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In a message dated 1/27/99 9:38:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [Matt Benz] I haven't been following this thread real close, but have you all forgot the greatest tv band of all time? Ricky Nelson's! Geez Nope, somebody mentioned it days ago g
Question about TV bands
Junior here, with a query for all of you: I got a call this morning from someone who's looking to do some short interviews with people who know (or think they know, or are just interested in, fascinated by, etc.) "TV rock bands." That is, bands like the Monkees, Partridge Family, Josie and the Pussycats (or whatever their name was) or whoever, whose base was essentially television (as opposed to a "real" band whose base would be in the music industry in one way or another). So, if you'd like a little air time g and have knowledge of this subject, write me offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm just guessing, but: Neal? Bill Silvers? Cheryl? Come out of the closet, all you TV hounds!! g Thanks, --junior
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Junior wrote: I'm just guessing, but: Neal? Bill Silvers? Cheryl? Come out of the closet, all you TV hounds!! g my guesses on expertise: Neal - "California Dreams" (a show most likely to be *just* like the Weiss childhood...but I think Neal calls them just "The Dreams" like most of their fans) Bill - "The Heights" (how *do* you talk to an angel?) (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) Cheryl - "Catwalk" (wasn't there a band in that series?) Paul
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Didn't the Flintstones have a Pebbles Bamm-Bamm offshoot where the kids sang in a band? Scooby-Doo - classic era - had the song breaks during chase scenes, but Fred and Daphne never sang, so never mind. The Bugaloos! How could I forget? There have to be other Sid Marty Krofft shows with "bands". The Muppet Show - "A - ni - MAL! A - ni - MAL!" "My name is Chris, I'm a tv addict." Chris Neal - "California Dreams" (a show most likely to be *just* like the Weiss childhood...but I think Neal calls them just "The Dreams" like most of their fans) Bill - "The Heights" (how *do* you talk to an angel?) (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) Cheryl - "Catwalk" (wasn't there a band in that series?) Paul
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Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 Re: Question about "TV bands" by [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) I think his name is Jamie Walters. All I know about his solo career is that he covered Graham Parker's "Release Me". I can't think of any other covers of one of Parker's recent songs; Marty Jones's "You Can't Take Love for Granted" is the only one that comes to mind, and Parker's version was released over fifteen years ago. Carl Z.
tv bands
Damn, thought that last one was off to the fluff channel -- sorry to broadcast the Saturday morning kids'-tv lyrics on the grown-up list Todd (who also remembers a cast band or two on "Saved By the Bell")
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Junior here, with a query for all of you: I got a call this morning from someone who's looking to do some short interviews with people who know (or think they know, or are just interested in, fascinated by, etc.) "TV rock bands." That is, bands like the Monkees, Partridge Family, Josie and the Pussycats (or whatever their name was) I knew a lot about the Partridge Family in the day. I had all their lps. "I think I Love You" was my first 45. I actually wore it out. And David Cassiday was my first concert. I can still see that white, fringe jumpsuit. I think I was about 8. Hey, I noticed that they put the Partridge Family Christmas album on cd. I should buy it. marie (fluffing on the *big* list)
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C'mon you people, that's not deep enough: Charlie Chan and the Chan Clan - cartoon in which the detective's children had a rock band. Played an Archies-styled song at the end of every show. Banana Splits - The Sovines, Jamie Swedberg and I had a big conversation on this one Sat. morning after our show. Groovie Ghoulies - CBS cartoon with the hippie wolfman, a pinoff from Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Hey, what about Happy Days? Richie, Potsy and Ralph had a combo with varying drummers (pudgy gang member, high school majorette, hip black guy among others). Speaking of which, probably my favorite TV band of them all (many of you know this about me), Lenny and the Squigtones from Laverne Shirley. (BTW, they put out an album, and I would kill to get a copy of it). The Brady Bunch had that album, remember when Peter's voice changed and creative Greg re-wrote a song around it? Odd Couple? Felix wants to get in good with Jaye P. Morgan (who happens to be dating Oscar), so he forms a band around his song. I Dream of Jeannie - Wanting Major Nelson to be rich and successful, Jeannie makes him a manager of a rock band that she creates. F Troop - A Beatles ripp-off in the 1870s (is that possible?) comes to Fort Courage, and Corporal Agarn (Larry Storch) chooses to manage them. Gilligan's Island - Who could forget The Mosquitos (Bingo, Bongo, Bungo, and Irving) arriving on the island, only to leave because of the competition from the new girl group with Ginger, Maryanne, and Mrs. Howell. Oh God, see what you made me do? I am awash in TV Hell. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
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C'mon you people, that's not deep enough: I'm not worthy, I'm not worthy... Banana Splits - The Sovines, Jamie Swedberg and I had a big conversation on this one Sat. morning after our show. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road I offer - Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la One banana, two banana, three banana, four Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more. Over hill and highway the banana buggies go, Coming up to bring you the Banana Splits show Tra la la, la la la la Four bananas, three bananas, two bananas, one All bananas playing in the bright warm sun, Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork, Fleagle, Bingo, Drooper and Snork. Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la Now, at least, I don't feel like such an addict in the shadow of Mitch. Woohoo! Lot of good memories in this thread. Chris
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How about HR Puffin Stuff. Didn't they have a little band going? I also believe that Sigmund and Seamonsters rocked it out a few times. Derek
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The Jetson's featured the family in a band, right? I think they were called the "Way Outs". Andeven though I don't remember the name of the cartoon band in the Flintstones, I do remember part of the song. "In Bedrock, twitch, twitch.." Thanks for dragging me into TV Hell. Now, I'm recalling Lenny's cool greaser jacket.it read One Wolf, instead of Lone Wolf. Why does that shit stick in one's head and yet I can't grasp C++ programming? g NP: Sloan - Navy Blues JC
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The Jetson's featured the family in a band, right? I think they were called the "Way Outs". The Jetsons did have the "Way Outs," as well as "Jet Screamer." Andeven though I don't remember the name of the cartoon band in the Flintstones, I do remember part of the song. "In Bedrock, twitch, twitch.." Fred Flinstone was also doing a little solo act as "Hi Fi" Can you hear em Grab'em, nab'em Listen to them Rock, Listen to them sing Oh the Humming Bird is singing somethin somethin psst Wilma did ya hear? I heard Hi Fi is a square (made with hand gesture) Derek
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Why does that shit stick in one's head and yet I can't grasp C++ programming? g TV memory cells have been proven scientifically to be superior in a Darwinian sense to anything related to career growth. Also, beer has formed a non- aggression pact with the tv cells, and they gang up on the career cells. Chris NP: Pinetop Seven - No Breath in the Bellows
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Later on, didn't The Dickies cover this one too? and the theme from "Gigantor?" My punk rock memory is failing me in my old age (to make room for all this twang stuff no doubt) . . . Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la One banana, two banana, three banana, four Four bananas make a bunch and so do many more. Over hill and highway the banana buggies go, Coming up to bring you the Banana Splits show Tra la la, la la la la Four bananas, three bananas, two bananas, one All bananas playing in the bright warm sun, Flipping like a pancake, popping like a cork, Fleagle, Bingo, Drooper and Snork. Tra la la, la la la la Tra la la, la la la la
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Lancelot Link and the Evolution Revolution. Long before Prince stole the name, these primates rocked. Slim
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Fred Flinstone was also doing a little solo act as "Hi Fi" Can you hear em Grab'em, nab'em Listen to them Rock, Listen to them sing Oh the Humming Bird is singing somethin somethin psst Wilma did ya hear? I heard Hi Fi is a square (made with hand Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". (This would be in the Flintstones...not that lame spinoff when they were teenagers) Also, Fat Albert and the Cosby kids always had some song at the end of their show, and live-action Bill used to dance around and make goofy faces. I think it was a rule in the 70's that you had to have a song near the end of almost every Saturday mornin' cartoon. Mike
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Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". Uh, that was Buck Owens. Sorry for the twang content. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
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Have we mentioned The Chipmunks yet? (Every album becomes a Chipmunks album with the proper rpm increase). Chris
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I know that The Brady Bunch was already mentioned, but in addition to the Peter voice changing episode (song: "When it's time to change you've got to rearrange"), I remember the episode where the kids go on a TV talent show as "The Silver Platters" to win the cash for an anniversary gift for their parents (song: "I think I'll go for a walk outside/the summer sun's coming my way/I just can't stay inside all day/I've got to get up . . . it's a sunshine day") and the Marsha-inviting-Davy-Jones-to-her-junior-high-dance episode (I think he sings some song like, "Girl, look what you've done to me"). How about the Johnny Bravo episode where Gregg gets a recording contract because he "fits the suit?"
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On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, Jon Weisberger wrote: Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". Uh, that was Buck Owens. Much as I hate to contribute to this dubious thread (Jerry Curry's probably jumping with joy over all this questionable music content), those are two different songs. Don't ask me how I know that.--don
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Speaking of TV bands, just the other day I lunched with my wife at her new job at Warner Brothers for the first time. No more than 200 yards from her office is the house where the Partridge Family lived. And yep, there was the garage where the kids made such beatiful music. Thought it was kinda cool, even if I more a Brady Bunch fan myself. NW
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On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, Jon Weisberger wrote: Didn't Pebbles and BamBam have a hit song something like "Open up your heart and let the Sunshine in". Uh, that was Buck Owens. Much as I hate to contribute to this dubious thread (Jerry Curry's probably jumping with joy over all this questionable music content), those are two different songs. Don't ask me how I know that. All right, I won't, but here's something interesting: the not-always-reliable All-Music Guide shows the writer of the Pebbles/Bam-Bam "hit" (geez, was it really like an actual, charting hit?) as Hamblen, no first name, and sure enough, the great Stuart Hamblen has a song registered with ASCAP by that title. Is this for real, or did the AMG get it wrong, and yet another writer is responsible for the cartoon song? If it's really Stuart Hamblen, I might like to hear that. Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
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Just got this press release. thought some of you might be interested. For Immediate Release January 26, 1999 GRAHAM PARKER TO RELEASE INTERNET ONLY ALBUM. LOOSE MONKEYS, SPARE TRACKS AND LOST DEMOS TO BE RELEASED EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH RAZOR TIE WEBSITE. On March 15, Graham Parker will make history. Parker's own Up Yours label will unleash his new collection of rare and unreleased material, Loose Monkeys, Spare Tracks and Lost Demos. Here's the catch: The CD will be released exclusively through Razor Tie's website (www.razorandtie.com). The songs included are from the years 1983-1996 and they have been chosen by GP himself. The tracks on the album range from bare bones, just Graham and a guitar to the lushly orchestrated "Wherever You Are," culled from the sessions for his 1983 album The Real Macaw. Of the 20 tracks on Loose Monkeys...19 are GP originals. The track listing is as follows: 1. There's A Ghost In My House (R. Dean Taylor/Holland/Dozier/Holland) 2. Burnin' On A Higher Plane 3. Durban Poison These tracks are demos from 1986 and feature Brinsley Schwartz and Andrew Bodnar, formerguitarist and bassist for Graham's classic band, The Rumour. "There's A Ghost In My House" is a cover of R.Dean Taylor's Motown hit. 4. Tortured Soul (demo--1993) 5. Wherever You Are (1983--From The Real McCaw sessions) 6. Dead To The World 7. Hormone Of Love 8. Everything Goes (version 1) 9. I'm In Love With You 10. Natalie 11. I Just Can't Capture Her Imagination (version 1) 12. Corporate Rock 13. Love In The Air --Demos from December, 1985. 14. Waiting For The Next World 15. I Just Can't Capture Her Imagination 16. She's Been Working --Demos from September, 1986. 17. Still Got My Face (1993) 18. Don't Kid Yourself (1992) 19. The Invisible Woman (1991) 20. Guillotine Of Guadeloupe (1996--From Acid Bubblegum sessions)
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The Happy Days band never decided on a name; at one point, they were just known as "The Band." you know, when they backed Leather at a Ski Lodge, and Richie-mulit instrumentalist- went out the door while playing his guitar solo. Came back in all covered with that fake tv snow. Oh, how we laughed. -Original Message- From: Michele Flannery [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 2:40 PM To: passenger side Subject: RE: Question about "TV bands" Yep, she definitely had a band on that show - Pinky and the Leatherettes? I know she also played with Richie and Potsie's cool rock n' roll bandand I'm now I'm recalling Laverne Shirley singing back up so I think I've gone crazy. - michele -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 11:33 AM To: passenger side Subject: RE: Question about "TV bands" I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? Well the rest of the day is lost now. It'll be hard to concentrate with both the picture of Suzi in head to toe leather and Marie in a white fringed jumpsuit, running around my brain all day. g Jim, smilin'
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Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 RE: Question about "TV bands" by Michele Flannery@spinner I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? I can't recall the band name, but they did perform "Down at Devilgate Drive" on the show. Carl Z.
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On Tue, 26 Jan 1999, marie arsenault wrote: I was only nine. I'm sure I was wearing a highly flammable polyester ensemble with a crocheted vest. Hmmwill this outfit be making an appearance at NEA? Would look quite delightful with those boots you wore to the Lucinda Williams show. g VISA - The "freedom" fabric! JC
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Mitch wrote: C'mon you people, that's not deep enough: F Troop - A Beatles ripp-off in the 1870s (is that possible?) comes to Fort Courage, and Corporal Agarn (Larry Storch) chooses to manage them. Mitch, I thought I'd be the only person to remember this, much less to admit so in public. gDude, you'd better write Junior off-list. I bow to your acumen. They did a cover of "Green Tambourine", the Lemon Pipers smash hit, fronted by the cowgirl who had a crush on Captain Parmenter. (Ken Berry, and sorry can't remember the gal's name or her character's.) "And so we resume with a bang and a boomF-Troop!" strengthening P2 with every non-twang music post, g b.s.
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In a message dated 1/26/99 7:41:06 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? No, the Richie/Potsy/Ralph Experience usually backed her up. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road np: John upstairs again, talking to Rosie O'Donnell
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Of course - everyone knows why the Beau Brummels called themselves, that, right? Probably an "easy" level trivia question for you folks on P2. By the way, I saw somewhere that John Easdale, formerly of the fabulous Dramarama, has a solo record out? Can anyone tell me about it? I remember discovering Dramarama at the college radio station at Kent State and flipping out when "Vinyl" came out. Anyone know how I can get my grubby little hands on a copy of this solo album? Thanks. jc -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tuesday, January 26, 1999 4:28 PM Subject: Re: Question about "TV bands" In a message dated 1/26/99 7:32:35 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Also, the Beau Brummels on the Flintstones. Absolutely one of the best Flintstone episodes ever! Ask Matt Benz or Jamie Sovine my Shakespearian interpretation of the famous scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." BTW, they were the Beau Brummelstones, and the show was Shinrock. Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road
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scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." Which was soon followed by the "Flinstone Flop" later in the episode. D
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In a message dated 1/26/99 9:20:20 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They did a cover of "Green Tambourine", the Lemon Pipers smash hit, fronted by the cowgirl who had a crush on Captain Parmenter. (Ken Berry, and sorry can't remember the gal's name or her character's.) The gal character's name was Wrangler Jane (Don't know her real name, and I have some episodes on video, but the VCR is on the fritz). Sorry B.S., but it wasn't "Green Tamborine." They did "Mr. Tamborine Man" and "Lemon Tree." Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road np: John (renter) mumbling (can't decipher)
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In a message dated 1/26/99 9:41:19 PM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: scene from that episode in which Barney drops the bowling ball in Fred's foot,a nd thus, creates "The Frantic." Which was soon followed by the "Flinstone Flop" later in the episode. And then ended with Barney running from Fred, Fred hitting his head, and Barney joking to Wilma that the new dance of Fred holding his head and jumping around was "The Flintstone Frenzy." Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road np: John (renter) just yelled at the TV again.
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Mitch wrote: The gal character's name was Wrangler Jane (Don't know her real name, and I have some episodes on video, but the VCR is on the fritz). Sorry B.S., but it wasn't "Green Tamborine." They did "Mr. Tamborine Man" and "Lemon Tree." Wow. OK, Mitch, like I said, I bow to your knowledge. I just remembered the song as hopelessly lame, but in defense of my CRS here, I haven't seen it since it was first aired. You've got tapes of F-Troop? Whoa. g b.s.
RE: Question about TV bands
At 01:32 PM 1/26/99 -0600, you wrote: I can't believe no one's mentioned Pinky Tuscadero from Happy Days played by Suzi Quatro. Did she have a band on that show? Well the rest of the day is lost now. It'll be hard to concentrate with both the picture of Suzi in head to toe leather and Marie in a white fringed jumpsuit, running around my brain all day. g I've been looking for a way to shoe horn in a Rachel Sweet reference and it just seems appropriate here. Seems Rachel is a producer of "That '70s Show." There Jeff
Re: Question about TV bands
I probably missed an earlier mention, but "The Andy Griffith Show", of course. meshel n'vegas
Re: Question about TV bands
In a message dated 1/27/99 2:41:06 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
The contrbutors to this amusing thread are missing all of the soap opera
rock bands, typically put together in the summer to keep the attention of
the kids home from school. I'm vague on the specifics, but I do remember
characters in bands on
- Guiding Light (sax led rock band)
Hey CK,
My brother and mom used to watch that soapy, and while I can't remember that
guy's band, I do remember that Neil Sadaka, The B-52s, and Quarterflash were
some of the bands that appeared on that show as "performers" at the local bar.
Speaking of soapys, what about Rick Springfield and his soap opera time? Did
he ever play on the show?
OhOhOhOhOhOhOh!
Almost forgot (unless none of you want to include this): Jas and Stan
Schmengy, The Happy Wanderers (John Candy and Eugene Levy), the polka band on
SCTV. Then again, they also had Candy appear as Gil Fischer, the Fishin'
Musician ("Love to fish, I just don't like the taste of them") when he had The
Tubes go bass fishing with him, or Carl Perkins do a Canadian outing, or The
Plasmatics and their bow hunting expedition.
Mitch Matthews
Gravel Train/Sunken Road (Hey, new member of SR, he's a banjo player)
Re: Question about TV bands
The Josie and the Pussycats lineup of vocal talent included my favorite Angel, Cheryl Ladd (who I was praising recently on the fluff channel). In addition to the Josie the Pussycats record, Ladd recorded two solo albums during her heyday in the late 70s/early 80s. Ooh, you beat me to the Cheryl Ladd bit on Josie and the Pussy cats. Wasn't Leif Garrett also a cast member of "Family" or am I misremembering that? Leif Garret was Kristie McNichols boyfriend on that show. I remember one big episode where she was about to give up the big prize to him...but of course in good old TV fashion, they thought better of it. I think Willie Aames on "Eight Is Enough" had a band, too. I can't remember for certain about that. I do know that his character's older brother (Grant Goodeve?) did sing from time to time on the show and I believe he recorded an album or two. Tommy was definitely playing in a band in that show. If I remember correctly there was some controversy about his desires to pursue his dreams as a professional musician. While we remember the Brady Bunch, who can forget Greg's solo attempt...damn if I can remember the name the groovy producer wanted to give himGreg with stars in his eyes, bandana, dark glasses...someone help me. Derek http://www.buckdiaz.com
Question about Gravel Train (was Re: Question about TV bands)
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 26-Jan-99 Re: Question about "TV bands" by [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gravel Train/Sunken Road (Hey, new member of SR, he's a banjo player) Speaking of new band members, Mitch, do you have a new Gravel Train drummer? Carl Z.
Re: Question about TV bands/'''soaps
In a message dated 1/27/99 4:16:42 AM !!!First Boot!!!, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yep, Rick Springfield was on General Hospital years ago. He left the show to pursue his "musical career". And former teen idol/pop singer Rex Smith was on As The World Turns a few years ago. Yes, and who can forget Matt Benz's brief appearance as Biff the long-lost son now turned gigolo on "The Edge of Night"? Mitch Matthews Gravel Train/Sunken Road (Just got a call from Marie Arsenault whom would like to sit in with SR on Jewsharp during the band's West Coast tour)
