Andy Griffith died this week, and I fear all hope of a simpler life anytime soon may have died with him. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Television
WHAT’S MY LINE? the loss of personal convictions
My Dad did not like to hear cuss words. He would often give one warning to any given movie or show and after that, the plug was pulled. And when the remote was missing (or in the days before we had one), Dad had us get up, walk to the TV, and press the power button. This made it even more annoying. Continue Reading →
WHEEL OF FORTUNE: THE COMPLETE SAGA, our contestant audition experience, the epic finale
Welcome back to WHEEL WEDNESDAY (actually on Wednesday this week)!
On February 15, 2012, my wife and I appeared on Wheel of Fortune during their valentine’s couples’ week. I am writing a detailed account (in parts) for those interested (and because in the months before our show we read as many blogs as possible from former contestants).
You are about to embark on the FIFTH and FINAL leg of our journey together.
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE: THE COMPLETE SAGA, our contestant audition experience, part four
Yup, that’s us!
Welcome back to WHEEL WEDNESDAY! (aka Monday.)
On February 15, 2012, my wife and I appeared on Wheel of Fortune during their valentine’s couples’ week. I am writing a detailed account (in parts) for those interested (and because in the months before our show we read as many blogs as possible from former contestants). I plan to post one new part each week for the next few weeks. My original intent was to have a Wheel Wednesday, but I started on a Monday, thus, the reason for the first line of this post.
You are about to embark on the FOURTH leg of our journey together. Continue Reading →
WHEEL OF FORTUNE: THE COMPLETE SAGA, our contestant audition experience, part one
Yup, that’s us!
On February 15, 2012, my wife and I appeared on Wheel of Fortune during their valentine’s couples’ week. I am writing a detailed account (in parts) for those interested (and because in the months before our show we read as many blogs as possible from former contestants). I plan on posting one new part each week for the next few weeks. Perhaps we can start a Wheel Wednesday (of course, this is Monday, so we’re already starting off poorly, let’s pretend so we can keep the catchy Wheel Wednesday phrase). HAPPY WEDNESDAY! Only two days of work left. Congratulations. Have yourself a long weekend. Oh, and keep reading… Continue Reading →