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Post by azbob643 on Apr 24, 2024 13:46:53 GMT -5
I like Como, myself, but ever since I saw that on SCTV 40 years ago or more, I can't help thinking of that superb fake commercial every time his name comes up. One of the greatest fake commercials of satire television, ever. Only a handful of SNL fake commercials are up there with it. Growing up in my Parent's household, it was clear that Como and Dean Martin were family favorites. Mario Lanza & Johnny Mathis in mine... |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 24, 2024 13:50:44 GMT -5
As soon as I finish Shogun I'm going to watch Fallout next. What made you pickup Fallout? I can't imagine you played the games. I've always enjoyed the games so when I heard the show got good reviews it made it a must watch for me. How far are you in the show and what are your impressions?  You don't even have room in your imagination of me playing video games! Well, you're more or less right. My buddy recommenced it to me. It's one of those fantasy-dystopian "what if" pieces. Not that far fetched regarding what money and intrigue buys. As entertainment, it's fine. I like Walter Goggins from "Justified," one of my tip-top, all-time favorites. There are some laughs throughout, so it's not too heavy or overly dark. It borrows lots from western motifs and harbinger of the "Jungian shadow" that lives in us all. There is a popular cultural thread of university elites versus Mad Max tribal sensibilities/indoctrination at every level of belief/caste. lol well I know you don’t play video games so that’s why I said that 😆. I love Walter Goggins too. I’m on Season 4 of Justified from a long time back, have to pick it up again. But I heard good things about Fallout and always loved the future retro vibes the game gave. Meaning it was what the future was pictured as coming from the 50s. Can’t wait to see it. |
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Post by Max on Apr 24, 2024 13:58:14 GMT -5
Growing up in my Parent's household, it was clear that Como and Dean Martin were family favorites. Mario Lanza & Johnny Mathis in mine... My favorite Christmas song CD is by Johnny Mathis. |
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Post by azbob643 on Apr 24, 2024 13:59:41 GMT -5
I like Como, myself, but ever since I saw that on SCTV 40 years ago or more, I can't help thinking of that superb fake commercial every time his name comes up. One of the greatest fake commercials of satire television, ever. Only a handful of SNL fake commercials are up there with it. As a fan of SNL since the 1st episode (George Carlin..."I kid the Hessians") SCTV was consistently much funnier than SNL. Eugene Levy, John Candy, Rick Moranis, Joe Flaherty, Harold Ramis, Dave Thomas, Andrea Martin, Catherine O'Hara & Martin Short. Loved the "Schmenge Brothers"...Levy & Candy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmSC52Npuq0 |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 24, 2024 14:58:41 GMT -5
I remember "Round And Round" also being used for a Ballantine Beer ad -- "take a ring, and then another ring and then another ring and then you've got three rings" etc. From that transition period from 50s pop to rock and roll -- not much listened to now. Yeah, "Catch A Falling Star" and "Delaware" (as in "What did Delaware boys, what did Delaware") and "Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes" and "Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)." He had a modest pop hit in 1965 with "Dream On, Little Dreamer" and was charting Top 40 hits into the late 60s and early 70s with "Seattle" and "It's Impossible" and "And I Love You So." I remember his Kraft Cheese-sponsored show that would open with "Dream Along With Me, I'm On My Way To A Star." Any of you remember his announcer, the deep-voiced Frank Gallop? He had a novelty hit with "The Ballad Of Irving" about a Kosher Cowboy who was "the 142nd fastest gun in the West." Perry Como was from Canonsburg PA, which is also the hometown of Bobby Vinton (and Marty Shottenheimer, for that matter.) Vinton's father Stan had a regionally popular big band with which Como sometimes performed. Stan Vinton was also a regular customer at the barber shop where Como worked -- Como mentioned this in an interview I saw, and he often spoke about his background as a barber. He wore cardigans before Mister Rogers. Perry Como was sort of to 50s pop what Stan Musial was to 50s baseball -- a humble, generous, good-natured guy who never seemed to be attached to any scandalous behavior.. I never thought I'd get involved in a Perry Como discussion. Somewhat off topic - I thought about you Pipps when I was watching the series "Fallout" on Amazon Prime. This song is the reason: Great song Rizz. To me his two best were that one, his first hit in 1959, and "Rainy Night In Georgia", his last hit in 1970. I am almost always unaware of how those old songs were later used in movies or TV. When I read the YouTube comments of such and such brought me here for those songs, it's typically the first time I become aware of their second life. For me they just evoke some memory from their time. I'm glad they recirculate! |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 24, 2024 15:05:12 GMT -5
Growing up in my Parent's household, it was clear that Como and Dean Martin were family favorites. Mario Lanza & Johnny Mathis in mine... Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis in mine. With some Glenn Miller and Nat Cole thrown in. Mario Lanza definitely for my Grandfather. "Be My Love" blasting at the volume of eleven before Spinal Tap discovered it. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 24, 2024 15:07:26 GMT -5
Damn, we’re getting really deep in our Old Fogie years…🤓 Yeah, we get there pretty quickly, don't we? |
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Post by azbob643 on Apr 24, 2024 15:17:09 GMT -5
Mario Lanza & Johnny Mathis in mine... Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis in mine. With some Glenn Miller and Nat Cole thrown in. Mario Lanza definitely for my Grandfather. "Be My Love" blasting at the volume of eleven before Spinal Tap discovered it. My mom had "The Student Prince" LP (Mario Lanza)...must've heard "The Drinking Song" thousands of times. My dad was more into jazz/swing...Harry James "Back Beat Boogie". www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECfAZhd7sqE |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 24, 2024 15:35:33 GMT -5
Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis in mine. With some Glenn Miller and Nat Cole thrown in. Mario Lanza definitely for my Grandfather. "Be My Love" blasting at the volume of eleven before Spinal Tap discovered it. My mom had "The Student Prince" LP (Mario Lanza)...must've heard "The Drinking Song" thousands of times. My dad was more into jazz/swing...Harry James "Back Beat Boogie". www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECfAZhd7sqEHaha, I hear you on that one. "Serenade" too if you recall. Mario was a Philly guy so that also worked in his favor with my Grandfather. His house in South Philly was turned into a museum. My wife and I decided to visit one day and unknowingly showed up on his birthday. A big celebration with lots of food (Mario liked lots of food) and some seriously dedicated very old fans. And yes, thank you for Harry James. One of my parents first dates was at a Harry James performance. Tommy Dorsey they liked too. And Woody Herman and of course Benny Goodman. So glad to have been exposed to that music. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Apr 24, 2024 17:19:10 GMT -5
Well, hopefully you like it better. Yea, hopefully. Can I just ask you, without any spoilers, the story does come to an end after Episode 10 right? There's no hint of a "to be continued for Season 2"? That was my understanding. Thats what it looks like |
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Post by kaybli on Apr 24, 2024 18:33:29 GMT -5
Yea, hopefully. Can I just ask you, without any spoilers, the story does come to an end after Episode 10 right? There's no hint of a "to be continued for Season 2"? That was my understanding. Thats what it looks like Thanks. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on Apr 25, 2024 8:49:06 GMT -5
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Post by kaybli on Apr 25, 2024 9:42:53 GMT -5
Thanks! I'll read that after I finish Season 1 to avoid spoilers. |
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Post by Max on Apr 25, 2024 12:01:12 GMT -5
Mario Lanza & Johnny Mathis in mine... Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis in mine. With some Glenn Miller and Nat Cole thrown in. Mario Lanza definitely for my Grandfather. "Be My Love" blasting at the volume of eleven before Spinal Tap discovered it. Your post brought back memories. I almost forgot that from the Big Band Era, my parents were fans of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Apr 25, 2024 12:14:45 GMT -5
Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis in mine. With some Glenn Miller and Nat Cole thrown in. Mario Lanza definitely for my Grandfather. "Be My Love" blasting at the volume of eleven before Spinal Tap discovered it. Your post brought back memories. I almost forgot that from the Big Band Era, my parents were fans of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. Miller and Goodman had great bands. I still listen to their stuff today. Tommy Dorsey had a good band as well -- Sinatra sang with them as you probably know. Duke Ellington was brilliant. At the tail end of the Big Band Era guys like Stan Kenton moved in a different direction, more like progressive swing. There is great music in every era. I think most people understandably are more attached to the music they grew up with. |
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You don't even have room in your imagination of me playing video games! Well, you're more or less right. My buddy recommenced it to me. It's one of those fantasy-dystopian "what if" pieces. Not that far fetched regarding what money and intrigue buys. As entertainment, it's fine. I like Walter Goggins from "Justified," one of my tip-top, all-time favorites. There are some laughs throughout, so it's not too heavy or overly dark. It borrows lots from western motifs and harbinger of the "Jungian shadow" that lives in us all. There is a popular cultural thread of university elites versus Mad Max tribal sensibilities/indoctrination at every level of belief/caste. 
