About a decade ago, I met Whitney Avalon at a fanfest convention. She was going to be an actress, and I was going to learn to fly – oh wait, I have to stop quoting Harry Chapin songs in my blog. Especially when she went the “Taxi” route and I went the “W-O-L-D” route. Today,…
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The worst local radio station format changes EVER!
I have a couple of Facebook friends that are involved in local radio – John Gabriel, the former voice of WTRY who now works for Magic 590 and YNN; and Richie Norris, who currently works for Magic 590 and was, like me, a former disc jockey at Schenectady’s 3WD radio station. Yesterday, Gabriel commented on…
Read MoreRest in peace, Mindy McCready…
It’s 1999 and the Albany Firebirds are in ArenaBowl XIII, taking on their mortal rivals, the Orlando Predators. Well, the Firebirds prevailed and won their only ArenaBowl championship that year. Now this was a nationally televised game, I think it was on ABC at the time, and there was actually some halftime entertainment that night……
Read MoreL-Ken’s in Splitfilm
At some point in time, they’re either going to take down the L-Ken’s Diner sign, or the Town of Colonie will have it designated a local landmark and have it completely restored. But until one of those two things happens, I’m going to use the L-Ken’s sign for my photographic tests. Such is the case…
Read MoreHarrison Ford returns!
It was 1977, and I stood in line with hundreds of other theater patrons for the chance to see Star Wars at Northway Mall’s Cine 1-2-3-4-5-6. I had already read the first three issues of the Marvel Comics adaptation of the movie, so the timing was perfect as far as I was concerned. And yes,…
Read MoreI have to do this right.
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a chance to do this. A long, long time. And this isn’t just a “one-time” thing. I have to impress. I have to put my best foot forward. If I do this right, it will be an evening to remember. For all the right reasons. And if…
Read MoreK-Chuck Radio: Pawn to King 4…
I feel like challenging myself today. So on today’s K-Chuck Radio, all the songs on the playlist will have a reference to the game of chess. Ready? Set? Your move. Of course, if I’m saying “your move,” we have to start with… YES Your Move Would someone please give me a convincing argument as to…
Read MoreIs an Apple iWatch in my future?
I’ve blogged in the past about how I can’t seem to acquire a decent wristwatch. How I’ve obsessed over my dream watch, a Tag Heuer Steve McQueen-branded chronograph. How I’ve missed my Timex Datalink watch, that allowed me to download phone numbers and PDA information by simply holding my wrist to my computer monitor and…
Read More“The Breakfast Club” on the Royale With Cheese Movie Club
Are you serious, Chuck? You’ve NEVER seen “The Breakfast Club,” not once, not ever? Do you know what Molly Ringwald does with her lipstick? Or when Judd Nelson and Emilio Estevez get in that fight over – If I “knew” all these things, I wouldn’t need to see the film, now would I? Nearly 30…
Read MoreThumbs up for Rainy Day Credit Card Company!!
A couple of weeks ago, I was on my way to downtown Albany in a morning drive, it’s nearly 50 degrees on a late January morning, I’ve got the moonroof open on my Blackbird and I’m singing along with the car radio. Yep, Chuck is happy… RING RING RING Hmm. 1-800 number. What’s going on? …
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