Name the Cartoon Contest

Sorry for the lack of variety of updates this week; my business has seen an increased workload over the last few weeks and that has kept me from providing the detailed, varied updates I originally strove for. Still, I will make sure to provide something every day and hopefully some more quality updates.

Now, who knows what cartoon this is? Mr. Tickles, I'm wondering if even you remember this gem.

Your Comedy Moment

For our last day of classic "Your Comedy Moment" week, we're going to the pilot episode of The Cosby Show.  Right out of the gate Bill Cosby and company created a memorable, hilarious television program that made an immediate impact on the audience.  The clip below features two separate, but related, scenes that are already etched into the consciousness of regular television watchers like ourselves. Though I know what the punch lines to the jokes are, Cosby's delivery kills me every, single time.

Live Music on the Television

Time to hit the recent nostalgia button for today's "Live Music on the Television" as we journey back to 1997 - when many of the blog's readers were either in or on the cusp of high school.  Bill Clinton was still in the first year of his second term, the Indians and Marlins had yet to secure their World Series appearances, and a band named Jamiroquai was dominating MTV's airwaves with their [still] unique "Virtual Insanity."

Here's the similarly odd and fun performance of "Virtual Insanity" from the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards.  The vocals may strain a little bit at times, but that minor issue only adds some character to the show. Hope you enjoy.

Your Comedy Moment

From the classic WKRP in Cincinnati first season episode "Turkeys Away," it's one of the craziest, funniest scenes in 80s sitcom history.  Not too much background is needed except that the manager has decided to have a big Thanksgiving Day promotion for his station that involves a helicopter, a banner, and live turkeys.

Happy Thanksgiving - WKRP Turkey Drop - kewego

Your Comedy Moment

Continuing the classics week for "Your Comedy Moment," here's one of the more memorable clips from the first season of Saturday Night Live.  Less than three minutes long, this sketch truly embodies all the strengths of early SNL.  Risky, racy, and uproariously funny this scene holds up more than thirty-five years after it was conceived. Great facial expressions from Pryor really throw it over the top.

Your Comedy Moment

Following along on the theme of classic sitcom scenes, here's a hilarious scene from Taxi.  No real background is necessary to understand what's going on with the cast; however, it should be noted that Christopher Lloyd is awesome.

Your Comedy Moment

For Monday's "Your Comedy Moment," I always try and find a larger than normal clip to help that day pass a little quicker for all you office dwellers.  Today's feature is no different.

Taken from the iconic I Love Lucy, its the classic Vitameatavegamin bit.  There is a great bit going on in the clip, from the setup prior to Lucille Ball entering the skit to her amazing facial expressions to the not-so-subtle way she plays the effects of the multiple servings of Vitameatavegamin on her.  I was never a huge fan of I Love Lucy, but I really love this scene.

Live Music on the Television

For today's "Live Music on the Television" feature, we're going back to 1971 for two separate, solo performances by Mr. Neil Young.  Featured first is Young playing "Old Man," a song that made it to #31 on the Billboard Hot 100.  This particular concert was done for the BBC and can be found here.