Re: gets to spend eternity at the museum: Bill Cobbs, 90

2024-06-27 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Oz needs a new Master Tinker!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Re:  That Chiefs-themed Christmas movie,  I'm waiting for a
"All I want for Christmas is *Andrew*" one! ;-)


On Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 07:09:37 PM EDT, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

Looks like the Transporter finally beamed him into the afterlife….

Sent from my iPad

> On Jun 26, 2024, at 4:48 PM, danny burstein  wrote:
> 
> [TMZ]
> 
> Dead at 90 Roles in 'Bodyguard,' 'Air Bud' and More
>  ...
> 
> 
> With an acting career spanning all the way back to the 1970s, Bill has nearly 
> 200 movie and TV show credits to his name.
> 
> Some highlights ... he played Devaney, one of Whitney Houston's staffers, in 
> "The Bodyguard," Louisiana Slim in 1979's "The Hitter," was Walter in 1984's 
> "The Brother from Another Planet," and had a role as Reginald in 2006's 
> "Night at the Museum."
>        ==
> rest:
> https://www.tmz.com/2024/06/26/bill-cobbs-dead-dies/
> 
> _
> Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key
>            dan...@panix.com
> [to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded]

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Re: Meteorologist Rob Marciano fired by ABC News after complaints

2024-05-04 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
On Thu, 2 May 2024, 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List wrote:

> He's not appeared on WNN that I remember.  It's been Accuweather spots
> for years (generally taped, but occasionally live).  HOWEVER, recently there
> was a taped appearance by ABC Meteorologist, Somara Theodore.
> Has anyone seen her before?  I assume she has a regular non-WNN gig.
>
> Following "Mirror, Mirror" rules, I imagine she moves up in rank if Marciano 
> leaves

danny burstein wrote:
> Did Marciano have a beard?

It would explain so much!  Particularly if he acquired it while adjusting some
*weather equipment*, perhaps trying to calculate, on a NATIONAL basis,
an INDEX of TEMPERATURE!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)
P.S.  Curiously, a METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENON was involved in the movie
"Kate and Leopold", which led to RAMPANT elevator malfunctions...

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Re: Meteorologist Rob Marciano fired by ABC News after complaints

2024-05-02 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
He's not appeared on WNN that I remember.  It's been Accuweather spots
for years (generally taped, but occasionally live).  HOWEVER, recently there
was a taped appearance by ABC Meteorologist, Somara Theodore.
Has anyone seen her before?  I assume she has a regular non-WNN gig.

Following "Mirror, Mirror" rules, I imagine she moves up in rank if Marciano 
leaves

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)

danny burstein wrote:
> as dannyb's ABC affiliate is super duper EEVIL and only shows 1/2 hour of WNN,
> he doesn't know if Marciano appeared on WNN

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Jinxes at WNN, or "Stairy, Stairy Night"

2024-04-29 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Today, Andrew said that the reason he always took the stairs (thereby improving 
his health considerably, according to a new study:
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/29/1247532191/longevity-stairs-climbing-exercise-heart-disease),
is that he's been stuck on the elevator more than once!  In response, Rhiannon 
admitted that she's *never* gotten stuck on the elevator,
which apparently dooms her to some sort of elevator-related malfunction in the 
not-too-distant future (sorry about that!).

Any other jinxes that WNN has been prone to?  My favorite (a good jinx?) is 
probably the Saga of the Right Chair, where, if that anchor
leaves, she's likely to have a *baby* before long.  ESPECIALLY if she protests, 
"I'm not pregnant!", during her sendoff :-).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)



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Re: Next time, try double decker busses. (Wild, wild horses)

2024-04-24 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Hmmm, could *horses* be the *elephants* of England?  (I.E. periodically 
escaping to FILL SLOW NEWS DAYS?)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 04:12:49 PM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Royal horses get loose on streets of London.

https://people.com/runaway-royal-horses-injure-four-loose-london-8637991

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THE ETERNAL QUANDARY: When to use the restroom during the Super Bowl?

2024-02-07 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
If the past is any indication, there are always some LOCAL COMMERCIALS
(I think there's a block before halftime - does anyone know of other times?)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Regarding wedding songs, Gloria Vanderbilt once sang "Always" to
Anderson Cooper on WNN.  That ought to be a pretty good one, if your band
knows it!

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Re: Soup or Bowl

2024-01-29 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Perhaps,

SAM SPADE versus a great KANSAS CITY detective (um, if there is one :-))

(naturally, I'm being influenced by the Monsieur Spade series now airing on AMC)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Or maybe Westport vs. A Western Port (although that may too obscure )

On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 01:03:26 AM EST, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Kansas City vs. San Francisco ... go!

Swifties vs. Deadheads?

Barbecue vs. Crabs?

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It appears that NFL streamed games are *currently* available elsewhere (PM to D.N.)

2024-01-12 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
If your cable has "NFL Network" (a channel often found in the high numbers), it 
appears
they've been showing the "stream-only" games this season, late at night.  I've 
noticed
that the Interactive Program Guide sometimes has an incorrect time for this 
airing;
so good luck tracking down when it actually is on (NFL.com currently says 12 
a.m. EST
Sunday for this Saturday's Chiefs-Dolphin game).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Of course, I foresee a time when this option goes away (sigh).

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Re: [misc] As life imitates the Twilight Zone's "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet"

2024-01-06 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
It ought to be called "The Goldfinger Effect", IMHO.  "Mythbusters" had an 
episode investigating a similar
phenomenon that can happen if you try to bounce off the glass wall of a 
skyscraper.  Moral: Don't do that! :-O

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

 On Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 07:13:51 AM EST, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

William Shatner was right!!!

[Oregon news]

BREAKING: An Alaska Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at 
Portland International Airport on Friday night after a large window section of 
the aircraft blew out in mid-air.
    ==
rest (w/photos)
https://www.kptv.com/2024/01/06/plane-window-blows-out-mid-air-makes-emergency-landing-portland-airport/

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Re: Starsky Without Hutch (and Happy Birthday, WNN)

2024-01-05 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Now, he's written in the moonlight... painted on the stars!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Happy WNN 32nd birthday!  Who knew there was so much anchor-butt-admiring 
happening back in the day? :-)
Perhaps May 6, 2025 would be a good time to have a celebratory LP party (I hear 
they're coming back in style!)

 On Friday, January 5, 2024 at 12:26:13 PM EST, Debbie Speer 
 wrote: 

He gave up on us, baby.

-Deb

> On Jan 5, 2024, at 7:40 AM, James S. Barr  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> 
>  
> Actor David Soul, one half of 'Starsky and Hutch,' dies at 80
> wfaa.com  
> 
> Actor David Soul of “Starsky and Hutch” dead at 80.

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"Only Murders..." on ABC (was Re: "The Year: 2023" year-in-review show (on ABC))

2023-12-28 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Jim Ellwanger wrote:

> “Only Murders in the Building” is good, but I’m sure the episodes as 
> broadcast on ABC will be edited for content (mostly language) and to get them 
> to fit a specific length.

Interestingly (thank you, titantv.com), it appears that three episodes are 
taking up 41-minute slots on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024, from 9 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. 
ET.  I  imagine this
sort of thing happened in the early days of television, but it's surprising to 
see it now.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

 >> On Thursday, December 28, 2023 at 04:58:16 PM EST, 'Doug Elrod' via World 
 >> News Now Discussion List  wrote: 

>> -Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
>>   P.S.  I see that ABC will be showing episodes of "Only Murders in the 
>> Building", which apparently appeared on something called "Hulu".  Is it any 
>> good?

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"The Year: 2023" year-in-review show (on ABC)

2023-12-28 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
There was a respectable two hour recap show on ABC, hosted by Robin Roberts, 
yesterday (Wednesday, 12/27/23).  I'm not sure where/if it can be found on 
demand, but there is a similarly
titled show (but only one hour) on New Year's Eve (check local schedule).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  P.S.  I see that ABC will be showing episodes of "Only Murders in the 
Building", which apparently appeared on something called "Hulu".  Is it any 
good?

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Yule be pleasantly surprised (Yule Logs in 2023, including YULE DUCKS)

2023-11-28 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
After several years of rather cheesy Yule Logs (cheese logs?), I see that
the MUSIC CHOICE ON DEMAND channel (where available) now has some respectable
ones, including Yule Landscapes featuring, among other scenes, Ducks in a Pond!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  P.S.1  Happy birthday, RA!
  P.S.2  Farewell, KR  (Beware of rogue elephants!)

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Sandwiches, the Thread

2023-11-03 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
P.M. to A.F.:  I recommend the "Eggplant Caesar" at Gorgers Subs in Ithaca, NY!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)

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Re: [Baseball] World Series theme 2023

2023-10-25 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
It does seem like a good time for a food theme (or maybe that's just me :-)).

How about CHILE (Arizona) vs. CHILI (Texas)?

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

 On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 12:27:44 AM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Texas Rangers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks. 

Barbecue vs. Southwest cooking?


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[TRAYLOR] If I had a mansion, I'd be tempted to move it to the vicinity of... A BARBECUE

2023-10-20 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Fortunately, Travis Kelce's new mansion is in Leawood, KS, where JOE'S KANSAS 
CITY has
a location.  But I imagine he knew that ;-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  P.S.  I recommend the (meaty) BBQ beans!

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Pizza tip (with ANCHOVIES)

2023-09-05 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Today on WNN, we once again saw that anchovies rank at the bottom of pizza 
toppings.

I've found that combining them with TOMATOES and ONIONS (what I call the
GOLDEN TRIO) tends to counteract the saltiness of the anchovies, and allows
the extreme UMAMI of the anchovies to enhance the vegetables.  There may
be other good combinations, but this is my current favorite.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Anyone who thinks anchovies are the worst pizza topping probably hasn't 
tried
SARDINES (ecch, IMHO) :-)

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It's puns all the way down!

2023-08-29 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
It's a whole new kind of humor, when local anchors are explaining to each other
Andrew Dymburt's latest pun.  I imagine there will be a lot of this, in the
META-VERSE.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

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Re: c'mon down, the price is... zero

2023-08-27 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
It would be interesting if there were "Price is Right" themed final-repose 
opportunities:

Say, being thrown (or at least ones ashes) off the Matterhorn.
Or having ashes incorporated into a very special PLINKO chip.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S. Doesn't the current World News Now theme come from Score Productions, who 
also did "The Price is Right?

On Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 04:10:22 AM EDT, Patrick Murray 
 wrote: 

My favorite quip about this was, he lived as close in age to 100 without going 
over.
On Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 10:12:11 AM UTC-7 danny burstein wrote:
> https://www.tmz.com/2023/08/26/bob-barker-dead-dies-99-price-is-right-game-show-host/
>  

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Who New?

2023-08-22 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
WNN's mythical "third anchor" position is now occupied by Danny New.  
Apparently,
he was formerly in DENVER.  I believe Tom Foreman once had a supporting role
for WNN *WHILE* he was in Denver (maybe satellite rates were lower then?).

Curiously, the IPG (Interactive Program Guide) shows WNN WALL OF FAME HONOREE
Mona Kosar Abdi being the current senior anchor.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Re: I know I’m dead but what are you?

2023-08-01 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Trivia: Among actors to play "Pee-Wee Herman", he's the only one who *hasn't* 
married Barbra Streisand!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)
  RIP Mr Reubens

On Monday, July 31, 2023 at 07:11:40 PM EDT, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

Paul Reubens, actor best known as Pee-wee Herman, dies at 70
nbcnews.com  

Paul “Pee Wee Herman” Reubens dead at 70. 

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Re: Bury his heart in San Francisco

2023-07-22 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
"60 Minutes" is currently in their summer rerun season; so I hope they put in 
Anderson Cooper's
piece around his last concerts in 2021 in place of whatever they had been 
planning for this
coming Sunday.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

On Friday, July 21, 2023 at 09:01:55 AM EDT, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

NBC News reporting Tony Bennett has died at 96

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Re: (deadpool) WNN founding father

2023-06-27 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Anderson's tribute reminded me of an aphorism (there's a variant through Walter 
Lippman, but it's originally from Ancient Greece, apparently):

"A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never 
sit"

I'm thinking David Bohrman was ALWAYS such a man...

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

On Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 01:07:13 AM EDT, Debbie Speer 
 wrote: 

Anderson Cooper did a lovely tribute to Bohrman tonight, including clips from 
WNN and News Night. I forgot what a baby face he was… hopefully there’s a 
shareable clip somewhere.
-Deb

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Re: (deadpool) WNN founding father

2023-06-26 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Mr. Bohrman will be missed.  He won't be around for next year's big WNN 
odometer-flipping birthday of _32_!
(Well, if you have a BINARY odometer...)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) (sigh)
 P.S.  The world may need better hip-options! (see
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/david-bohrman-former-cnn-executive-dead-at-69-1235523654/)

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Deadpool: Harry Belafonte (96!)

2023-04-25 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
What a career!: 
https://variety.com/2023/music/news/harry-belafonte-dead-dies-singer-1235593910/

"Night-O"

RIP, Mr. Belafonte.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Would add Zarda's to Rhiannon Ally's estimable list of Kansas City 
barbecue.  (Imagining their wet ribs M)
 

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McDonald’s burger upgrades (about time?)

2023-04-17 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
See https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/17/business/mcdonalds-burgers/index.html

I hope someone is keeping track of this for NATIONAL HAMBURGER DAY (May 28),
or nearest weekday :-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Gooier cheese?  M

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Farewell, Will Ganss... We hardly knew ye!

2023-03-15 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
He was inducted into the newly-formed "WNN Reporter Hall of Fame" today.
He was multi-talented, especially for his kid-interviewing (kidterviewing?)
Somewhere ART LINKLETTER is smiling :-).

I just think that it might be IMPOSSIBLE to replace him

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  I wonder who they'll get to replace him ;-)

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Re: of only... Japanese coverage

2023-03-07 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I don't know the details, but there was some sort of alert about the TOPIX.  I 
guess
its so broad-based that it can't but be affected by rockets blowing up.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)

 On Monday, March 6, 2023 at 09:28:18 PM EST, danny burstein  
wrote: 

[Bloomberg]

Japan Sends Self-Destruct Order to Scrap Next-Gen Rocket Launch

(snip)

dannyb doesn't know how much "weight", so to speak,
Mitsubishi, umm, carries on the Tokyo Stock Exchange

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Re: That windowless apartment on Central Park West

2023-03-02 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Given that it has *skylights*, perhaps, one day of the year, you can have an 
interesting (terrifying?) view of GIANT BALLOONS!

It might be worth the price just for *that*.

-Doug " I, for one, welcome our new GIANT BALLOON overlords" Elrod 
(d...@cornell.edu) :-)
 "No windows?  What a *pain*!" -Andrew Dymburt

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Speaking of Halloween costumes

2023-02-22 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I'm thinking that a M.O.D.O.F.A.W.N.N. one
(in the spirit of M.O.D.O.K.) could be horrifying/amusing.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

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Re: 2023 Super Bowl Theme? (Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

2023-02-13 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Speaking of Disney, the Entertainment and Sports Programming Network was doing 
some nice work last night;
so I'm adding

The STEASAP Bowl (Switch To ESPN As Soon As Possible) :-)

Or maybe it's just me

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  *Primetime*!

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2023 Super Bowl Theme? (Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles)

2023-01-30 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I've heard several good ones like

The Kelce Brothers Bowl (apparently, unlike the Civil War, brothers haven't 
ever battled brothers in the Super Bowl)
The Andy Reid, Past and Present, Bowl (surely there have been other cases when 
a coach went up against
his former team in the Super Bowl, right?)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  I imagine the Food Bet will be Barbecue vs. Cheesesteak this year.  So NO 
LOSERS, no matter who wins the game ;-)

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Re: Crosby, Stills and Coffins

2023-01-20 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Bear his body away in (one or more) Wooden Ships.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  I saw Cameron Crowe interviewing him on the recent (2019) documentary,
"David Crosby: Remember My Name".  It's been showing on the IndiePlex channel
on and off (look for it in the high numbers of your local cable system, along
with RetroPlex).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
RIP, Croz

On Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 04:58:05 PM EST, Debbie Speer 
 wrote: 

Well, SHIT. 

https://twitter.com/Variety/status/1616192394504056833

-Deb

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Re: Overdriven to... death

2023-01-14 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Ain't seen nothing yet, and now it's too late!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

On Friday, January 13, 2023 at 05:54:22 PM EST, James S. Barr 
 wrote: 

Death Took Care of Business

> On Jan 13, 2023, at 4:52 PM, danny burstein  wrote:
> 
> [NYC's Tabloid of Record]
> 
> Robbie Bachman, drummer and co-founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive,
> dead at 69

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Sierra Mist departing (into the mist?)

2023-01-13 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
See, for instance, 
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/business/starry-launch-sierra-mist/index.html

The last time I can remember getting 7-Up on fountain was before it was 
displaced by Sierra Mist.
I guess it's too much to hope that this is 7-Up's chance to make a comeback!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Where's Geoffrey Holder when we need him?

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Approaching: World News Now's 31st Birthday!

2023-01-04 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Thirty-One is one of those "Interesting Odometer" numbers, "1", if you have 
a binary odometer ;-)

It's the last number you can represent on one hand, by extending fingers to 
represent ones, using
the thumb for the high order bit.  Others may think you're saying "five", but 
the WNN cognoscenti
will know you can only mean *31*!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  RIP Barbara Walters

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(ANA) Accordion News Alert

2022-12-17 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I see that CBS News Sunday Morning has a story tomorrow, Dec. 18, 2022,
about "Accordion manufacturing in Castelfidardo, Italy".

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Re: This [Fleet]Wood member no longer floats.

2022-12-01 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Death of a Songbird

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
RIP, CMcV.  You were enjoyed.

 On Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 02:50:48 PM EST, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

(from a family member using her account):

Christine McVie
@christine_mcvie
Rest In Peace Christine McVie
    
rest of thread, including the image of
the post [excerpt]:

... She passed away peacefully this
morning ... following a short illness..

https://twitter.com/christine_mcvie/status/1598034200804085762/photo/1

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_McVie

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Re: singing "I'm gonna live forever" doesn't work that well...

2022-11-26 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Baby, remember my name... so you can put it on my tombstone.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
 P.S.  Too young!  Alas.

On Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 08:38:24 AM EST, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

[NYC's Tabloid of Record]

Grammy-winning "Fsme" and "Flashdance" singer Irene Cara dead at 63

Her publicist announced Cara's death Saturday morning, saying in a 
statement Cara died in her Florida home. The cause of death is unknown and 
will be released when more information is available, the spokeswoman 
added.
      
rest:
https://nypost.com/2022/11/26/irene-cara-grammy-winning-fame-and-flashdance-singer-dead-at-63/

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Re: (DEADPOOL) A Hogan's Hero Funeral

2022-11-17 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
LeBeau Le Dead

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Isn't LUCY VAN PELT the true CHRISTMAS QUEEN?  Or maybe not this year :-(

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 04:05:33 PM EST, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

Robert Clary, aka Corporal LeBeau of "Hogan's Heroes" dead at 96.

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Re: (TV Deadpool) Sent to the pasture

2022-11-04 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I just hope that expressing "Mea Culpa" is the proper "stand down" response.  I 
mean, getting
through those locks on the Erie Canal can be a CHALLENGE! :-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
   Rhiannon Ally was saying today that Benjamin Franklin *didn't* invent 
Daylight Saving Time.
Hopefully, this isn't *another* coded message!

 On Friday, November 4, 2022 at 03:43:25 PM EDT, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

On Fri, 4 Nov 2022, 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List wrote:

[snip]

> -Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

> P.S.  Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6!  Fall back, where 
> applicable

Doug, we caught your emergency signal ("savings" instead
of the correct "saving").  The rescue team is enroute.

When you hear a foghorn, count to ten and then
hit the floor, covering your eyes..  And hold
your breath, too.

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Re: (TV Deadpool) Sent to the pasture

2022-11-04 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
And, just like that, CNBC is putting miscellaneous previously-aired specials in 
that slot (no "goodbye" show).
Alas I appreciated his list of topics at the top of the show, which meant I 
could tune out if nothing
interested me.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, Nov. 6!  Fall back, where 
applicable

On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:33:00 PM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Shepard Smith's show axed by CNBC.
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/shepard-smith-cnbc-cancel-tv-news-1235422135/

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Re: if only... that covered Brazil ...

2022-10-30 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I guess there aren't any anchors who could deliver this news in PORTUGUESE ;-).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  tempted to wear a half Susan Ryeland, half Attticus Pund costume for Halloween

On Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 06:45:52 PM EDT, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

BREAKING: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is poised to be elected the new Brazilian 
president, defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro

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Re: (Sports) World Series theme

2022-10-24 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
In the battle of *Latin roots*, I guess it's LOVE versus STARS (of course, it 
now makes sense why they're meeting each other,
FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP!)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  At this rate, I figure King Charles II will have more prime ministers 
than his mother in about a year and a half ;-)

 On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 12:11:41 AM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

It's that time of year again. Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies.

 Cheesesteaks vs. Texas barbecue?
Dr. Oz vs. Ted Cruz? Naaah 

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Re: if only... London...

2022-10-20 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
So, what shall we call the babies born during her ministership?  Perhaps the 
TRUSSians?  Or maybe, eTRUSScans (as opposed to the more negative eTRUSScan'ts) 
:-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Hoping for some Halloween *candy*, rather than can'tdy...

On Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 09:15:44 AM EDT, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

[WSJ]

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss Resigns After Six Weeks
Truss to become shortest-serving prime minister in U.K. history

https://www.wsj.com/articles/liz-truss-resigns-as-u-k-prime-minister-11666269489?st=8evlgs7aido20pe=desktopwebshare_permalink

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Re: [media] News Nation, aka Fox Lite, getting dimmer.. (and then they came for the ABC AFFILIATES...)

2022-10-12 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
This morning, during WNN, there was a crawl, partially covering up the WNN 
crawl, about my local _ABC AFFILIATE_ being dropped from Verizon FIOS.
I guess it's a good reason not to be on Verizon FIOS :-).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  (Apologies if you happen to be on Verizon FIOS)

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Re: (DEADPOOL) Her Obituary, She Wrote

2022-10-11 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Burials

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  P.S.  What an incredible filmography!  RIP, Ms. Lansbury

On Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 03:49:07 PM EDT, James S. Barr 
 wrote: 

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/celebrity/angela-lansbury-murder-wrote-beauty-beast-star-dies-96-rcna42421

Angela Lansbury of “Murder, She Wrote” dead at 96.

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Re: uh, oh. The ultimate sign Hurricane Ian is serious (fwd)

2022-09-28 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Or,

"It's e'en worse than we thought!"

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)
  wondering when "Speak like a Scotsman" day is

 On Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10:54:12 AM EDT, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

(numerous reports that all say, more or less...):

"HOLY SHIT EVERY WAFFLE HOUSE IS CLOSING BETWEEN TAMPA & ORLANDO"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House_Index

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Happy Autumn!

2022-09-22 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Or as I think of it, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" season!  Does 
anyone know when/where/if it's airing this year?  Thanks!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Enjoy the Leaf Peeping, where available

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Re: If only there was a network that covered Japan and Puerto Rico

2022-09-18 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Interesting contrast of "power" there.  I can just imagine a headline at some 
point:
"Populace suffers no power outages as surprisingly power-less storm beats a 
weak retreat"

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

On Sunday, September 18, 2022 at 04:42:13 PM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Powerful typhoon pounds southern Japan, with thousands evacuated : NPR

Hurricane Fiona rips through powerless Puerto Rico (msn.com)

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Re: 'cuz Jeopardy!

2022-09-13 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
So, what you're saying is, that he's not "Hosting Jeopardy!" (as he was last 
season).
He's "The Host of Jeopardy!" (which may confuse auto-translate software, and 
perhaps future generations ;-)).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  "hoisted by my own Jeo-pard...y"

 On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 07:33:19 PM EDT, danny burstein 
 wrote: 

In the intro:

"The Host of Jeopardy!, Ken Jennings!"

(I added that second exclamation point.)

_
Knowledge may be power, but communications is the key
            dan...@panix.com
[to foil spammers, my address has been double rot-13 encoded]

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Re: London Bridge is Falling

2022-09-08 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Time to change the face on the Canadian dollar coin, or would that be loonie?

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)
  R.I.P. HRH Elizabeth II

 On Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 02:08:37 PM EDT, 'kbrab...@aol.com' via 
World News Now Discussion List  wrote: 

Or…

Killed Queen

On Thursday, September 8, 2022, 12:35 PM, James S. Barr 
 wrote:
> https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/queen-elizabeth-longest-reigning-british-monarch-dies-96/story?id=18641713
> 
> Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, dead at 96

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Y'know, if Jerry Seinfeld were to model a PUFFY SHIRT, he'd be ready for TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY (Sept. 19)

2022-09-07 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Note to any anchors who may be, slowly, acquiring PIRATE CHARACTERISTICS.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  also flying the flag of the CRIMSON PERMANENT ASSURANCE :-)

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Re: If only ... Canadian coverage... almost as bad as losing Smarties

2022-09-06 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
If it *were*, we'd all be POUTING

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)
  waving the GRAY WENDY flag, because that's Canadian, too

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 12:57:09 AM EDT, Debbie Speer 
 wrote: 

Forgive my ignorance, but tell me this isn’t an optional ingredient of poutine?

Because that would be a calamity. 

-Deb

 On Sep 5, 2022, at 9:02 PM, danny burstein  wrote:
> 
> [blogto.com, a Toronto based web source]
> 
> Cream cheese that's been a staple on Toronto grocery
> shelves has been discontinued

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(MEDIA POOL) And so, the world becomes a bit less reliable (CNN's "Reliable Sources", AFTER 30 YEARS)

2022-08-18 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
See 
https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/18/media/reliable-sources-cnn-brian-stelter/index.html

I remember seeing WNN creator DAVID BOHRMAN appear occasionally on this show.  
If
you notice another show where Mr. Bohrman is dispensing his media wisdom, 
please tell us,
because it might be similarly *worthy*.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) (sigh)

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Re: New anchor!

2022-08-10 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I imagine it might be the time to deploy the
"Queen of Late Night News to Abdi-cate"  line
(assuming Mona Kosar Abdi is being elevated to the WNN Graphic-Wall-of-Fame)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)
  Best wishes, either way!

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 04:03:20 AM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Guess we have to discuss the show at some point! Welcome Rhiannon Ally.

Rhiannon Ally Named Co-Anchor of ABC’s World News Now and America This Morning 
(adweek.com)

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Re: [labor] Reuters, yes REUTERS, journalists pulling 24 hr walkout

2022-08-05 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Should WNN be warming up the London studio?

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Getting ready to count double-decker buses, just in case :-)

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Re: She lived long & prospered

2022-08-01 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Kwaheri, Uhura!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Feel free to enjoy an interracial kiss in her honor, with appropriate 
permission of course ;-)

 On Sunday, July 31, 2022, 04:27:28 PM EDT, danny burstein  
wrote: 

On Sun, 31 Jul 2022, James S. Barr wrote:

> Living Frequencies Closed.

"She's dead, Jim".

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[OTP - FOOD related] In the event a WAGYU-related food holiday arrives,

2022-05-31 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
or even if no such WAGYU-event occurs, you might want to check out Arby's 
limited-time Wagyu Steakhouse Burger.
It's the tastiest special menu item I've had in at least a couple of decades, 
IMHO.  Puts *Angus* to shame (sorry, Angus!)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Maybe the revelers at the Platinum Jubilee are eating better, ... BUT I HAVE 
MY DOUBTS! :-)

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Re: Dead in a Giffy...

2022-03-24 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
So a *non-animated* GIF would be appropriate, I guess.

(He's not only an icon, he's responsible for many icons!)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

On Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 07:18:36 PM EDT, danny burstein 
 wrote: 


GIF creator Stephen Wilhite dead of COVID at age 74

The creator of one of everyone's favorite ways to share reactions online 
has passed away.
  ===
rest:
https://www.shacknews.com/article/129475/gif-creator-stephen-wilhite-dead-of-covid-at-age-74

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Re: (DEADPOOL) Body Coldth

2022-03-14 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
He's entered a permanently altered state.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Wondering if the return of Tom Brady could have been due to a previously 
unrecognized "Tom Tom" phenomenon! ;-)

 On Sunday, March 13, 2022, 05:35:52 PM EDT, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

https://apple.news/Ayfo5NfzoTuujbtr4HsWH_g

Actor William Hurt dead at 71

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Re: The worlds! of World News Now! and Jeopardy! collide!

2022-02-16 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Of course, that should have been Mona KOSAR Abdi in my previous message.  Mea 
culpa!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  "It's as BIG AS MY FACE!" -Andrew Dymburt, on encountering a sandwich on 
McDonald's secret menu.

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The worlds! of World News Now! and Jeopardy! collide!

2022-02-16 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
    Apparently, current anchors Andrew Dymburt and Mona Kosa Abdi have recorded 
clues which will
appear in the first day of the semifinal games of the Jeopardy! National 
College Championship (this
Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022).  Enjoy

BTW, does anyone know how they're going to do the finals?  It appears that 36 
students, representing
as many schools, were in the quarterfinals.  And so 12 students go on to the 
semifinals.  But
if you have four games there, that results in four students in the finals.  Has 
Jeopardy! ever
had FOUR contestants at a time, in any of its formats?  Thanks for any info.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  That guy today probably doesn't use a ThighMaster -- He *IS* the Thigh 
Master! ;-)

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Re: He laughed at his head injury, but Death had the last laugh on him

2022-02-10 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
If only someone had persuaded him to read Persuasion*, by Jane Austen!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) (alas)
 *Romance, yes, but also HEAD-INJURY

On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 08:41:56 PM EST, danny burstein 
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(with apologies to Lou Grant and Chuckles the Clown)

[TMZ]

Bob Saget  Died from Brain Bleed After Hitting Head

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I guess they missed their opportunity to have an eLVIs-themed halftime this Super Bowl!

2022-02-09 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Maybe eLVIra, Mistress of the Dark, could make an appearance ;-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Enjoying National Pizza Day with *chili*, naturally

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Re: (DEADPOOL) Silently Ran Out of Life, or Close Encounters of the Dead Kind

2022-02-08 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Silent Dying

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  RIP Mr. Trumbull, you were enjoyed!

 On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, 12:28:47 PM EST, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

https://variety.com/2022/film/people-news/douglas-trumbull-dead-visual-effects-1235174814/?fbclid=IwAR0FuBXo16BQ5Th7inv5YYA2EeND7UIWlShJ1ki1dX2ZEXTtdWlAN2r1ZNc

Visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull dead at 79


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2022 Super Bowl Theme?

2022-01-31 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Given that the L.A. Rams are facing the Cincinnati Bengals, and they both are 
CHILI hotspots,
the former for chili dogs, the latter for Five-Way Chili, perhaps this could be 
the

CHILI BOWL!

It wouldn't make a bad Super Bowl-gathering food item, either.  I recommend 
presenting
your favorite chili in a CROCK POT, and serving with tortilla chips, shredded 
cheese,
and shredded lettuce (just to cut the richness a bit ;-)).  Of course, you 
could provide
a variety of hot sauces, for those who desire them.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Re: Dried up Meatloaf

2022-01-22 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
He didn't think he could really survive...  AND HE WAS RIGHT

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)
  RIP, Mr. Aday!

 On Friday, January 21, 2022, 04:09:46 AM EST, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

No doubt talking to Phil Rizutto about stealing home.


On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 12:49 AM Steve VanDevender 
 wrote:
> danny burstein writes:
>  > [twitter]
>  > 
>  > AFP News Agency
>  > @AFP
>  > 48s
>  > #BREAKING US singer Meat Loaf dies at 74: statement
> 
> Like a Bat In To Hell?

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"Behind-the-scenes" polka today

2022-01-14 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
There was a polka about the making of some of the special polkas today 
(fascinating, IMHO).  Unfortunately,
it doesn't seem to be online (but I'd be glad to be proven wrong ;-)).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  I hope someone is building a "highlight reel" of Andrew Dymburt's puns.  
I'm pretty sure no previous
WNN anchors have come close to his level.  Perhaps he should be called Andrew 
"The PUNisher" Dymburt... ;-)

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Re: [Deadpool] Full Hearse

2022-01-10 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Farewell to an Aristocrat of Comedy

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)

 On Sunday, January 9, 2022, 08:03:29 PM EST, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote, re Bob Saget: 

America’s Funniest Funeral Videos. 

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Re: (DEADPOOL) Lilies of the Field Placed on the Grave

2022-01-07 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
To Sir, with Condolences 

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

 On Friday, January 7, 2022, 10:29:43 AM EST, James S. Barr 
 wrote: 

https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/sidney-poitier-trailblazing-hollywood-icon-who-broke-barriers-black-actors-n1256724

Sidney Poitier dead at 94.

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Any recap/prediction shows for the New Year?

2022-01-05 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I'm always interested in knowing what, if anything, happened during the past 
year,
and also what people dare to predict for the year ahead.  I enjoyed CNN's 
contribution,
"All the Best, All the Worst" (hosted by Tom Foreman, who I believe was a
WNN contributor at one time -- possibly based in Denver?).  Does anyone have any
other suggestions?  Thanks!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  "A cold Dr Pepper, a loaf of bread, and (snow) plow" -Omar Khayyam, updated 
to recent events :-)

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Re: (DEADPOOL) Golden, Happy, Homewrecking, and Dead

2022-01-03 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I was pleased to see that Saturday Night Live showed her episode (May 8, 2010, 
Season 35, Episode 21) this weekend.
I guess for a while, whenever we're enjoying a muffin, we'll think of BETTY 
WHITE. :-)
RIP, Ms. White!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

 On Friday, December 31, 2021, 03:04:34 PM EST, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/31/entertainment/betty-white-obituary/index.html

Betty White has died at 99.

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Fruitcake!

2021-12-28 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
If the fruitcake-tasting season isn't over yet (and it sounds at WNN that it 
may be :-)), then I
recommend the Collin St. Bakery product, out of Corsicana, Texas 
(https://collinstreet.com/).
IMHO, it's a standard like Campbell's tomato soup and the Wal-Mart pumpkin pie 
recipe.  So,
if you don't like it, it's likely that you just don't like that *category* of 
food :-).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  When I visited them, several years ago, they had pictures of VANNA WHITE and
JOE DON BAKER on the wall.  I wonder who the CELEBRITY CLIENTS are these 
days

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More Japan (SUMO): "The Pride of Yokozuna: Hakuho's Lone Battle"

2021-12-18 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
>From the estimable NHK Documentary team!  Possibly available via your local 
>PBS sub-channel, or here:
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/documentary/20211219/4001407/

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Diane Macedo's new book is "The Sleep Fix".  Sounds useful!

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Re: (Deadpool) Daydreaming Corpse

2021-12-12 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Travelling to the beat of a different death-knell.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
 "It happens sometimes. People just explode. Natural causes." -Repo Man (1984) 

On Friday, December 10, 2021, 01:48:41 PM EST, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/michael-nesmith-monkees-singer-songwriter-dies-78-rcna8395?cid=eml_nbn_20211210_email=f37fdd0309950b4c411fe4d16f4ccfc90d1da7a8800843026a230175e27a2a47
 

Michael Nesmith of “The Monkees” dead at 78. 

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Re: (Deadpool) The Dead Ragu (or other Sauce)

2021-12-02 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I saw him a while back at a dinner theater in Kansas City.  From his post-show 
chat, it appeared he was trying to visit as many K.C. barbecues as possible.  
So I guess he died happy ;-).

-Doug "Carpe Barbecue" Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

On Thursday, December 2, 2021, 01:00:35 PM EST, James Stanley Barr 
 wrote: 

https://doyouremember.com/156784/laverne-and-shirley-star-eddie-mekka-dies-at-the-age-of-69?fbclid=IwAR32h8QihlEe8GyrpCdvDrBYCZpd7g_blaZymgdgQIAARir29Wk1KvYa9Ec
 

Eddie Mekka, Laverne & Shirley’s Carmine dead at 69. 

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Re: (Deadpool) Ziggy says a chance of death….

2021-11-09 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
The corpse with green hair.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 7:35:42 AM EST, James Stanley Barr 
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https://variety.com/2021/film/actors/dean-stockwell-dead-dies-quantum-leap-actor-1235107891/

Quantum Leap’s Dean Stockwell dead at 85. 

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Christmas-Time is Here! (so start *flexing*?)

2021-11-05 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
As usual, the best indicator of when the holidays have started is the WNN 
commercials.
This year, there's a particularly AGGESSIVELY CHRISTMAS-Y one from the
FLEXSEAL FAMILY OF PRODUCTS.  So, it's time to put on that "Soul Christmas" 
album, etc!

-Doug "I guess we're stuck with it" Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
 

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Re: 2021 World Series theme

2021-10-27 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Now that you mention it, it may also be standing-in for the battle between 
CONSUMER SOCIETY, in general, and *BANKSY*!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  imagining that if the Astros win, the manager will get an ORANGE JUICE 
DOUSING, but if the Braves win,
he'll jump into a mosh-pit full of BANKERS! ;-)

 On Monday, October 25, 2021, 04:46:30 PM EDT, Jim Ellwanger 
 wrote: 

I thought you were going to say humanity's long struggle between ORANGE JUICE 
and BANKS!


> On Oct 25, 2021, at 1:44 PM, 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List 
>  wrote:
> 
> Given it's being held in Minute Maid Park (Houston) and Truist Park 
> (Atlanta), I'd say it represents humanity's long struggle between
> 
> SPEED and ACCURACY!

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Re: 2021 World Series theme

2021-10-25 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Given it's being held in Minute Maid Park (Houston) and Truist Park (Atlanta), 
I'd say it represents humanity's long struggle between

SPEED and ACCURACY!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

On Sunday, October 24, 2021, 12:03:32 AM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote: 

Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros.

Battle of the Politically Incorrect States?

New Varsity vs. Barbecue?

The one List Mom, Deb and Danny don't give two hoots about?

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I guess WNN must have a pretty good retirement plan...

2021-09-24 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I see LSA* member Phil Lipof (https://twitter.com/lipoftv) is already FULLY 
VESTED!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)
  *(Legion of Substitute Anchors)

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Shibuya sounds from Tokyo?

2021-09-06 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
As is my wont, I was watching an NHK DOCUMENTARY about improvements to Shibuya 
Station (https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/4001401/),
 and they had some background sounds (which I'm thinking might be a signature 
at Shibuya) that sounded a bit like the original WORLD NEWS NOW
theme (or perhaps just the World News Tonight part of that ;-)).  Does anyone 
know if Yanni had anything to do with Shibuya?  Thanks!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Re: bye bye love

2021-08-23 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Should We Tell Him... HE'S DEAD?

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) :-)

On Sunday, August 22, 2021, 12:35:26 AM EDT, rych withers home  
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R.I.P. Rock Legend Don Everly 19 January 1939 to 21 August 2021 - Noise11.com
  

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WNN probably could use that CAKE-FLIPPING footage...

2021-07-28 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
when the 30th anniversary comes around.  When you have three cakes flipping 
simultaneously,
it's easy to associate each cake with TEN YEARS of World News Now.

And speaking of *threes*, it's interesting that 2022 is a "Three of a Kind" 
year (three 2's).  In
fact, it's the third such year (after 1999 and 2000) during the WNN era.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Great sax solos?

2021-06-25 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Mona has been mentioning George Michael's "Careless Whisper" (Steve Gregory on 
sax).
I'm partial to Gerry Rafferty's "Baker Street" (Raphael Ravenscroft on sax).  
Any others?

Y'know, if Andrew can play "Deacon Blues", we could call him Andrew "Deacon 
Blues" Dymburt...
if he would want to be called that ;-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
 P.S1. He plays just what he feels!
 P.S.2  Jeopardy recently had a clue based on the *origins* of the saxophone.  
Thank you, ADOLPHE SAX!

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Re: Paging Dr. Mark Craig... Dr. Aushlander needs you (NORMAN LLOYD)

2021-06-14 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Also, TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is showing, tonight (Monday, June 14, 2021), 
his recent appearance at their "TCM Classic Film Festival".
And, of course, a couple of his films, including SABOTEUR (1942)!  Check your 
local schedule for times.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Hmmm, there's a Halloween idea

2021-06-02 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Given the way Mona was reacting to today's NOUVEAU CUISINE, I hope
costume manufacturers are ramping up production of their CICADA-THEMED outfits!

-Doug "I'm MOLTING!  I'm MOLTING!" Elrod ;-)
   wondering what kind of "tone" one would get out of a cicada-shaped 
saxophone

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Re: Paging Dr. Mark Craig... Dr. Aushlander needs you

2021-05-13 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
It's worth tracking down his TV series "7 Days", which appeared on the UPN 
network, I believe
(time travel powered by Roswell technology, ah those were the days!).

I wonder where that content is at this point

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  Not to mention DUMONT NETWORK, which Norman Lloyd may well have appeared on.  
RIP, Mr. Lloyd!

On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 5:57:14 PM EDT, danny burstein  
wrote: 

https://deadline.com/2021/05/norman-lloyd-dead-st-elsewhere-actor-1234754280/

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Dawn of the Dymburt! (Andrew Dymburt elevated to permanent anchor at WNN)

2021-05-11 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Congratulations!  I guess now you're beyond such things as "Sax in the City" 
stories (which you probably paid your dues with, given you play the SAXOPHONE) 
;-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  This means everyone moves up in rank, ala Star Trek's "Mirror Mirror" 
episode.  Mona Kosar Abdi is therefore
SENIOR ANCHOR!  (Hmmm, I'm thinking she'd look pretty *fierce*... with a 
GOATEE! ;-))

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And so, a newsman rides off into the sunset (Kenneth Moton's last day is tomorrow, May 7, 2021!)

2021-05-06 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Apparently they had so many highlights, that they had to start showing them a 
day early :-)
(see https://www.facebook.com/ABCWorldNewsNow/videos/157364836248471 )

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Best wishes, KMo!

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Re: (deadpool) Royal exit

2021-04-10 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
 I guess it would be appropriate to perform a dirge on a CONSORT-INA...

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)

On Friday, April 9, 2021, 07:36:23 AM EDT, Richard de Give 
 wrote:

Prince Philip dead at 99.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/prince-philip-husband-britain-s-queen-elizabeth-ii-dies-99-n1258159
  

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Anderson Cooper in Jeopardy! Er, *on* Jeopardy!, starting April 19

2021-04-08 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
I imagine he's doing the two-week hosting thing (which translates to two days 
of actual taping time, I believe).

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
   Be there, Aloha!

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Re: If only.. that had guest correspondents from Mad Magazine

2021-04-08 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
 Now if they'd only get around to that "Fair Cop" rule!

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)
#It'sAFairCop!

On Monday, April 5, 2021, 09:44:20 PM EDT, Jim Ellwanger 
 wrote:

Frank Jacobs’ parody lyrics to popular songs, as published in MAD, were the 
focus of a 1964 court case that established that parody is considered “fair 
use.” (Berlin v. E.C. Publications, Inc.)

The Supreme Court just today issued a ruling that certain uses of computer code 
can be considered “fair use.” (Google LLC v. Oracle America)
  

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Re: Free at last, free at last, Ever Given free at last

2021-03-30 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
 I'm free! I'm free! And I'm waiting for the queued-up-ships to follow me

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
"It actually makes Peeps bearable" -Mona Kosar Abdi, re Peeps-in-Pepsi

On Monday, March 29, 2021, 12:02:17 AM EDT, danny burstein  
wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-egypt-suezcanal-ship/stranded-suez-canal-ship-re-floated-inch-cape-idUSKBN2BL0A3?il=0

  

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Re: (DEADPOOL) His talent on loan just got called in....

2021-02-18 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
 Re: Rush Limbaugh
I remember him on the cover of Cigar Aficionado. I wonder if there's a similar 
curse to that of "Sports Illustrated". Hmmm.

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S. I guess no one ever patented a HUMIDOR that doubles as a COFFIN. There 
might be some money in that!
  

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TOPIX now highest in the WNN Era!

2021-02-13 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
The news reports are saying "in the last 30 years", but the more important 
thing is the WNN era, I think ;-)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
P.S.  Happy Valentine's Day!  May you find your "uninhibited island in the 
Bahamas", or
at least a reasonable hunkering-down fascimile :-)

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Re: (DEADPOOL) The Sound of Death, or visiting the real undiscovered country

2021-02-06 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
 Maybe the funeral could be conducted in KLINGON (with an Austrian accent)

-Doug Elrod (d...@cornell.edu) ;-)


On Friday, February 5, 2021, 02:34:18 PM EST, danny burstein  
wrote:

[snip]

seen on The Tweeter:

"anyone know when the funeral is taking place? Scheduling
a plummer needs to be months in advance.."
  

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Today is the day we FEAST, on Grape Nuts....

2021-02-04 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
It appears the recent GrapeNuts-O-Pocalypse, aka the GREAT DEARTH (of Grape 
Nuts) has come to an end.
I saw a _4 lb_ box of Grape Nuts recently.  So, if it needs to be said, please 
PACE YOURSELF ;-).

-Doug "Snow, snow, snow" Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)

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Any ideas for a Super Bowl theme in 2021?

2021-01-30 Thread 'Doug Elrod' via World News Now Discussion List
Given it's the Kansas City CHIEFS against the Tampa Bay BUCCANEERS, perhaps the

NEVERLAND BOWL! (sponsored by Peter Pan Peanut Butter, naturally)

-Doug "Peanutty" Elrod (d...@cornell.edu)
  "John Roberts, come get your woman!" -Kenneth Moton, re
LOSA member (and previously, fill-in for LARRY KING on CNN),
*Kyra Phillips*

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