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Showing posts with label guilty no more. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guilty no more. Show all posts
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Haven't done a "Guilty No More" post in a LONG time, but here's one for ya:
A Smoky Mountain Christmas, from 1986, starring Dolly Parton, Lee Majors, Bo Hopkins and Dan Hedaya, with an appearance by John Ritter at the end.
The film is about a music star named Lorna Davis who, needing to reconnect with her roots, heads off to spend Christmas at a friend's cabin in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. When she gets there, she finds seven orphans using the cabin as their home. After encounters with a scary mountain man, a self-centered sheriff and a jealous witch-woman, Lorna and the kids struggle to spend Christmas - and the future - together.
Cheesy? You bet.
It is a simple yet sweet holiday story that isn't trying to be anything more. The plot uses many elements from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs as a template, but the tale is just about a bunch of loners who find their way to making their own kind of family.
The actors give their best to their roles, and we get the bonus of hearing Parton sing some great Christmastime country music.
Why these tunes were never released on a soundtrack is beyond me.
I have enjoyed watching this movie for years, usually on CMT, but for some reason they aren't airing it at all this Christmas. So, thanks to YouTube and user Miss Ashleigh Wardle, the film is below. Enjoy!
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Guilty No More #3
Another "Guilty Pleasure" entry, up there with the ranks of The Pirate Movie:
Yep, you read that right. Upon seeing a picture and discussion over at 70s-Child, I decided to embrace the show once again.
A spin-off of the skits from The Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family lasted from 1983 to 1990, first on NBC, then in first-run syndication. The cast was lead by Vicki Lawrence as Mama, with Ken Berry as her dim-witted son Vinton Harper and Dorothy Lyman as his sexpot second-wife Naomi.
When the show ran for two seasons on NBC, Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman appeared as Mama's daughter Eunice and her husband Ed. Betty White also starred as another daughter, Ellen, and Rue McClanahan appeared as Mama's younger sister, Fran. Also appearing were Vint's teenage children, Sonja and Buzz, played by Karin Argoud and Eric Brown.
When the show was cancelled and revived in syndication, much of the cast was gone. Burnett and Korman moved on, Vint's children were gone, and White and McClanahan moved onto The Golden Girls. So, a couple of new faces were brought in: Allan Kayser played the role of Eunice and Ed's much-talked-about, but never seen, son Bubba Higgins. And Beverly Archer played Mama's neighbor and best (albeit younger) friend, Iola Boylan.
The show went on for four more seasons with this cast, and while never considered ground-breaking or anything, it was a fun, wacky show. Basically, it involved Mama's reactions dealing with her family and the problems they brought into her life. She wasn't one to suffer fools gladly, but ironically she had a house full of them.
I watched the episodes during the first run, and again in reruns. It has been a few years since I have seen the show, but I bet I would still love the small-town, small family hijinks and fun the show was good at.
Not sure if there are other fans out there, but I count myself as one and I will be Guilty No More for it!
Below are the openings for the NBC and the syndicated versions:
Yep, you read that right. Upon seeing a picture and discussion over at 70s-Child, I decided to embrace the show once again.
A spin-off of the skits from The Carol Burnett Show, Mama's Family lasted from 1983 to 1990, first on NBC, then in first-run syndication. The cast was lead by Vicki Lawrence as Mama, with Ken Berry as her dim-witted son Vinton Harper and Dorothy Lyman as his sexpot second-wife Naomi.
When the show ran for two seasons on NBC, Carol Burnett and Harvey Korman appeared as Mama's daughter Eunice and her husband Ed. Betty White also starred as another daughter, Ellen, and Rue McClanahan appeared as Mama's younger sister, Fran. Also appearing were Vint's teenage children, Sonja and Buzz, played by Karin Argoud and Eric Brown.
When the show was cancelled and revived in syndication, much of the cast was gone. Burnett and Korman moved on, Vint's children were gone, and White and McClanahan moved onto The Golden Girls. So, a couple of new faces were brought in: Allan Kayser played the role of Eunice and Ed's much-talked-about, but never seen, son Bubba Higgins. And Beverly Archer played Mama's neighbor and best (albeit younger) friend, Iola Boylan.
The show went on for four more seasons with this cast, and while never considered ground-breaking or anything, it was a fun, wacky show. Basically, it involved Mama's reactions dealing with her family and the problems they brought into her life. She wasn't one to suffer fools gladly, but ironically she had a house full of them.
I watched the episodes during the first run, and again in reruns. It has been a few years since I have seen the show, but I bet I would still love the small-town, small family hijinks and fun the show was good at.
Not sure if there are other fans out there, but I count myself as one and I will be Guilty No More for it!
Below are the openings for the NBC and the syndicated versions:
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Guilty No More #2
Time to step up and admit another Guilty Pleasure:
AFV (aka America's Funniest Home Videos)
Okay, so this one may not be an "unknown" like The Pirate Movie, but lots of people seem to scoff at this show, and I can't see the reason why.
Basically, the show is made up of home video snippets sent in by viewers. We get to see the hilarious (and sometimes weird) moments caught on tape (or whatever) and laugh along with the subjects. Yeah, it's not highbrow stuff, but who says it needs to be? As they say, laughter is the best medicine.
Granted, sometimes the segments between clips, with the host making jokes, can be lame. But I believe this is true more of the earlier seasons with Bob Saget than now, with newer host Tom Bergeron.
Anyway, we all watch it for the slips and falls, cute kids and strange pets, right?
Enjoy some soccer-themed clips below:
Good stuff! AFV is something of which I will feel Guilty No More!
AFV (aka America's Funniest Home Videos)
Okay, so this one may not be an "unknown" like The Pirate Movie, but lots of people seem to scoff at this show, and I can't see the reason why.
Basically, the show is made up of home video snippets sent in by viewers. We get to see the hilarious (and sometimes weird) moments caught on tape (or whatever) and laugh along with the subjects. Yeah, it's not highbrow stuff, but who says it needs to be? As they say, laughter is the best medicine.
Granted, sometimes the segments between clips, with the host making jokes, can be lame. But I believe this is true more of the earlier seasons with Bob Saget than now, with newer host Tom Bergeron.
Anyway, we all watch it for the slips and falls, cute kids and strange pets, right?
Enjoy some soccer-themed clips below:
Good stuff! AFV is something of which I will feel Guilty No More!
Monday, June 21, 2010
Guilty No More #1
First day of Summer here, so I am starting a new feature I hope you will all enjoy:
Guilty No More
We all have things we like or even love that we may feel guilty about, for whatever reason. Maybe a book is considered 'trashy', a CD thought to be 'uncool', a television show 'mindless brain-candy', or even a movie of a 'D-level or less' status. We know the thing we like is considered of less-than-stellar quality, but it doesn't matter. Something about it appeals to us, keeps us entertained and brings us back for more. And that should be all that matters. To each their own, as we all should know by now.
So, I refuse to feel guilty any more. I like what I like. You can like it, too, or not - I don't care. I just am going to embrace them and bring them into the spotlight, where they belong.
Without further ado, here is something I enjoy and for which I will feel Guilty No More:
The Pirate Movie (1982)
Figured I should start this feature of with what is considered a really guilty pleasure!
This film, starring Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins, is definitely not the greatest movie ever made, but for a kid in the 80s, it was something weird and wonderful to behold.
The movie got a lot of play on 80s cable channels like HBO, so my brother and I watched it over and over again. It was just wacky, weird and fun, never really taking itself too seriously. The characters constantly break the fourth wall and it's all in good fun.
The plot: The fantasy world of a shy, awkward girl named Mabel comes to life after she meets the handsome, dashing Frederic. In her fantasy, he must save her from pirates. But obligations to those same pirates interfere. In the end, who will need saving?
The movie is a sort of reimagining of The Pirates of Penzance, but played loose and for laughs, with light pop 80s musical numbers throughout. Definitely of its time, however it is still a movie I can watch, laugh at and enjoy for the good humor and fun it was obviously made with. The actors all appear to be having a good time, and we can just relax and enjoy it, too.
This is one of the films that gave me a love for movies, television shows and even celebrities who don't take themselves overly seriously. Something great in watching something or someone that can laugh at itself, along with the audience.
So there you go, I am a fan of The Pirate Movie. And guilty no more!
Enjoy some quotes and then a musical number from the film:
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Frederic: [moments after meeting for the first time] Look, I know this is going to sound silly, but I think I love you. I think I might even want to marry you.
Mabel: God, that was a short love scene!
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The Pirate King: Away to the ship and hoist up that chain doodad!
Samuel: Anchor, sir?
The Pirate King: No, Sam. Just disappointment.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mabel: Frederic, you're not gay, are you?
Frederic: [high voice] No!
[clears throat and in a lower voice]
Frederic: No.
Mabel: The way you and the Pirate King get around in those rather feminine, pleated shirts and all that leather.
Frederic: Mabel!
Mabel: Hey! I'm not prejudiced. I mean, what does this country got a navy for? Screw 'em if they can't take a joke!
Frederic: You're weird.
Mabel: All kidding aside, tell me this. Are you a virgin?
Frederic: I don't know.
Mabel: Near enough.
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Want to read more? Check out The 80s Rewind - The Pirate Movie
Guilty No More
We all have things we like or even love that we may feel guilty about, for whatever reason. Maybe a book is considered 'trashy', a CD thought to be 'uncool', a television show 'mindless brain-candy', or even a movie of a 'D-level or less' status. We know the thing we like is considered of less-than-stellar quality, but it doesn't matter. Something about it appeals to us, keeps us entertained and brings us back for more. And that should be all that matters. To each their own, as we all should know by now.
So, I refuse to feel guilty any more. I like what I like. You can like it, too, or not - I don't care. I just am going to embrace them and bring them into the spotlight, where they belong.
Without further ado, here is something I enjoy and for which I will feel Guilty No More:
The Pirate Movie (1982)
Figured I should start this feature of with what is considered a really guilty pleasure!
This film, starring Kristy McNichol and Christopher Atkins, is definitely not the greatest movie ever made, but for a kid in the 80s, it was something weird and wonderful to behold.
The movie got a lot of play on 80s cable channels like HBO, so my brother and I watched it over and over again. It was just wacky, weird and fun, never really taking itself too seriously. The characters constantly break the fourth wall and it's all in good fun.
The plot: The fantasy world of a shy, awkward girl named Mabel comes to life after she meets the handsome, dashing Frederic. In her fantasy, he must save her from pirates. But obligations to those same pirates interfere. In the end, who will need saving?
The movie is a sort of reimagining of The Pirates of Penzance, but played loose and for laughs, with light pop 80s musical numbers throughout. Definitely of its time, however it is still a movie I can watch, laugh at and enjoy for the good humor and fun it was obviously made with. The actors all appear to be having a good time, and we can just relax and enjoy it, too.
This is one of the films that gave me a love for movies, television shows and even celebrities who don't take themselves overly seriously. Something great in watching something or someone that can laugh at itself, along with the audience.
So there you go, I am a fan of The Pirate Movie. And guilty no more!
Enjoy some quotes and then a musical number from the film:
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Frederic: [moments after meeting for the first time] Look, I know this is going to sound silly, but I think I love you. I think I might even want to marry you.
Mabel: God, that was a short love scene!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Pirate King: Away to the ship and hoist up that chain doodad!
Samuel: Anchor, sir?
The Pirate King: No, Sam. Just disappointment.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mabel: Frederic, you're not gay, are you?
Frederic: [high voice] No!
[clears throat and in a lower voice]
Frederic: No.
Mabel: The way you and the Pirate King get around in those rather feminine, pleated shirts and all that leather.
Frederic: Mabel!
Mabel: Hey! I'm not prejudiced. I mean, what does this country got a navy for? Screw 'em if they can't take a joke!
Frederic: You're weird.
Mabel: All kidding aside, tell me this. Are you a virgin?
Frederic: I don't know.
Mabel: Near enough.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Want to read more? Check out The 80s Rewind - The Pirate Movie
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