Norman Lear Would Change Modern TV, But First He Came to Iowa
I have been struck by how long the accolades have continued after the passing of Norman Lear. It made me realize that I have a story, too.
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TV Tunes by Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices + Others: Gimme Five
Television has offered me the opportunity to discover a batch of cool songs from the likes of Tame Impala, Junip, Library Voices and others.
The Kids in the Hall: Return of the ‘Comedy Punks’
Mike Tiano traces the winding road that brought the beloved Canadian comedy troupe Kids in the Hall back to television.
HBO Max’s ‘Peacemaker’ and Glam Metal: Kiss Me Deadly
‘Peacemaker’ probably would have been fun without the interesting musical choices, but its glam-metal soundtrack makes the HBO Max series so much better.
Sonic Beat Records Continues to Boom
Even if you haven’t heard of Sonic Beat Records, you’ve heard Sonic Beat Records.
Buggles’ ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ Predicted the Music Industry’s Larger Shift
Geoff Downes joined us to discuss the Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star,” which arrived 40 years ago today on ‘The Age of Plastic.’
The Oscars: Time to Celebrate and Not Berate
The Oscars have tragically lost their way. Mike Tiano offers a few ideas on fixing them.
June Foray, Legendary Voice Actor (1917-2017): An Appreciation
Mike Tiano remembers June Foray, best known as the voice of Rocky the Flying Squirrel. She was 99.
Hokey Smokes!: Help June Foray Get an Honorary Oscar for her 100th Birthday
As voice actor June Foray turns 100 in 2017, Mike Tiano asks fans to sign the petition for her to receive an honorary Oscar.
John Belushi originally thought Steve Cropper was a roadie: ‘The guy with the long hair?’
John Belushi actually met Stax legend Steve Cropper early into putting together the Blues Brothers band. But he assumed Cropper was someone else.
