On Monday, March 25, 1968, at 7:30PM, the final episode of 'The Monkees' aired over the NBC airwaves. When the television show about a rock and roll band premiered on Monday, Sept. 12, 1966, no one could have guessed the phenomenon it would become. Over the 18 months that followed, the fictitious band became a real band, and their records not only topped the charts, but even outsold the Beatles.
Sadly, we don't have more opportunities to scream "Kabooyow! Kabooyow!" in our everyday life. But we *want* to say it all the time now, thanks to Michelle Clark and this news interview she did.
Let's not kid ourselves about this. Part of consuming Hollywood entertainment is that, on some level, we like these people. It's strange, but I probably like Tina Fey and Paul Rudd more than actual live humans I've met and have to deal with on a regular basis. Yes, I recognize that I only know them through the characters they play (and that includes their "as themselves" appearances on Letterman's couch or the Golden Globes stage) but their finely sculpted personas of vibrant, clever, likable people automatically gives them lift in any project they choose. When they star together in 'Admission' - a romantic comedy that is just a little bit smarter than the other leading brands - and one where they find a degree of happiness together, well, this puts the movie far off the likability charts.
The question posed in the headline is probably one you've never wondered in your entire life, yet here we are and we have the answer for you. Via the magic of Photoshop, someone has replaced all the guns in famous movie scenes with a good ole thumbs up. Let's see what happens when gun control goes crazy.
March 18, 2013 The year was 1969. The year for peace and love, through the music of the world. It was a true historical event that brought over half a million people to one location, to hear the music of WOODSTOCK!
March 18, 2013 Got beads? Well, dust ‘em off in time for the 24th annual Ragin’ Cajun on April 13 in Lubbock! The Mardi Gras-themed event, hosted by Special Olympics Texas, raises money for South Plains area athletes and is sure to be a festive fundraiser you won’t forget.
Is Emma Watson fit to be tied? That's the question on millions of minds since last week's rumor broke linking the 'Harry Potter' actress to the racy '50 Shades of Grey' adaptation. Now Emma is speaking -- er, tweeting -- out about the report, giving fans a piece of her mind regarding her link to the sexy project.
For the second week in a row, 'Oz the Great and Powerful' lived up to its title and dominated the box office. One of the newcomers managed to fare surprisingly well in the face of Sam Raimi's blockbuster...but another simply got crushed.
If you love watching videos of animals yelling like humans, but were worried the whole goat thing was getting a little bit played out, this is the video for you.
March 12, 2013 An ice climber in the U.K. is alive after losing his footing and falling 100 feet down the side of a mountain. And he was wearing a helmet cam, so it's all on video.
March 11, 2013 Bon Jovi is coming to Lubbock as part of their “Because We Can” tour. In this spirit, United Blood Services would like to invite you to donate and save lives just “Because You Can”. Come to the blood donation center between Monday, March 11th and Saturday the 16th, and you will be registered to win a pair of Bon Jovi tickets for the March 17th concert.
March 11, 2013 Coming May 4th, a grass roots fundraiser is striking out against Multiple Sclerosis, a chronic illness commonly called MS.
