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This is why I started reading Bill Simmons in the first place...

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by 93Devil, Nov 20, 2008.

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  1. 93Devil

    93Devil Well-Known Member

    Yes.
     
    93Devil, Nov 20, 2008
    #25
  2. SoCalDude

    SoCalDude Active Member

    Definitely in my top 5 brunettes. As I've said before, blue-eyed or green-eyed brunettes just knock me out.
     
    SoCalDude, Nov 20, 2008
    #26
  3. OnTheRiver

    OnTheRiver Active Member

    I watched a lot of TV when I was kid. I don't remember shit from when I was 7.
     
    OnTheRiver, Nov 20, 2008
    #27
  4. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    I remember falling asleep on the couch at age 7 while my parents watched Dallas. I know I wasn't making social commentary ("You know, above all else this show is a testament to alcoholism. How many bourbon & branches does this family put away every night?).

    Though in Simmons' defense, I don't think he was really presenting the story like it was what he was thinking in '76.
     
    playthrough, Nov 20, 2008
    #28
  5. Webster

    Webster Well-Known Member

    Coincidentally, I was also born in September 1969. I distinctly remember those shows and especially the race between Conrad and Kaplan.
     
    Webster, Nov 20, 2008
    #29
  6. I Digress

    I Digress Guest

    Bob Conrad.. man of 18-inch long legs.
     
    I Digress, Nov 20, 2008
    #30
  7. RedSmithClone

    RedSmithClone Active Member

    Ahh haaa Different Strokes . . . I get it.

    Now that was an elbow slapper.
     
    RedSmithClone, Nov 20, 2008
    #31
  8. pseudo

    pseudo Well-Known Member

    I was born in October 1968, making me 11 months older than Simmons, and I watched all of those shows.

    Doubt I'll write about the experience as one of the highlights of my childhood any time soon, but that's just me ...
     
    pseudo, Nov 20, 2008
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  9. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    Oh man, that brought back some good memories. One highlight was the dunk tank (for obvious reasons).
    What Simmons failed to include was that Conrad issued an official challenge to set up round two.
    I don't know why they stopped doing these. It would be a hell of a way to have all four networks showcase their new shows actors at the start of a season.
    Have Kenny Mayne host the thing thing with Sarah Silverman. Hell, who wouldn't want to see Katherine Heigel, Jenna Fischer, Marg Helgenberger or Jodi Lynn O'Keefe running around in shorts.
     
    DanOregon, Nov 21, 2008
    #33
  10. Double J

    Double J Active Member

    I know someone will call bullshit on this, but don't, because it's true - I was born in January 1970 and I distinctly remember watching "Ponderosa," which is what they called "Bonanza" reruns to differentiate them from the first-run episodes which were still being produced at the time. "Bonanza" ended in 1973, meaning I was three or even younger.
     
    Double J, Nov 21, 2008
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  11. buckweaver

    buckweaver Active Member

    No bullshit here, JJ. I was 5 years old for the 1987 MLB All-Star Game, which my parents taped for me on the VCR. I watched that tape so much in the ensuing year that I still have very detailed memories of the game (even if I am the only one who cares. :D)
     
    buckweaver, Nov 21, 2008
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  12. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    You remember details of a baseball game from age 5? I'm shocked, buckw.



    I had you pegged for 18 mos.
     
    playthrough, Nov 21, 2008
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