Niners Force Seven Turnovers To Keep Cards From Clinching Division

At San Francisco:

The San Francisco 49ers (6-7) defense forced seven Arizona turnovers while Frank Gore ran for 167 yards and a touchdown as the hosts kept their outside shot at winning the NFC West Division alive Monday night, defeating the Cardinals (8-5) 24-9 in the Monday night game, preventing Arizona from locking up their second straight divisional championship. Next for San Francisco, a Sunday battle with the Philadelphia Eagles (9-4) on the road.

Bearcats Capture D-2 Crown

At Florence, Alabama:

Northwest Missouri State defeated Grand Valley State (Mich.) 30-23 to win the NCAA Division II national football championship on Saturday.

No Bowl For Army

An eighth straight win for Navy over Army ruined the Black Knights' hopes of going to their first bowl game in 13 years.


UCLA, thus, will get to play Temple at the EagleBank Bowl at Washington on December 29.

Historic First For Crimson Tide

At long last, a member of the Alabama Crimson Tide won the Heisman Trophy.


He's only the second sophomore to win the honor, following the closest vote in history.

End-of-game FG Sinks Niners

At Seattle:

Despite a 310-yard and two touchdown pass day from quarterback Alex Smith, the Seattle Seahawks, with Olindo Mare kicking a 30-yard field goal as time expired, knocked off the San Francisco 49ers 20-17 Sunday in NFL play. The Niners and Hawks (both now 5-7) now trail Arizona by three games in the NFC West Division.

Tide and 'Horns To Play For All The Marbles

With the aftermath of the conclusion of Saturday night's Big-12 Conference title game, there are some folks who don't feel that great about this arrangement.

Here's the lineup for the five BCS games for next month.

Here's the bowl schedule for 2009-10:

Saturday, December 19:

New Mexico Bowl at Albuquerque:
Fresno State vs. Wyoming

St. Petersburg Bowl at St. Petersburg, Florida:
Central Florida vs. Rutgers

Sunday, December 20:

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl:
Southern Mississippi vs. Middle Tennessee State

Tuesday, November 22:

MAACO Bowl at Las Vegas, Nevada:
Oregon State vs. BYU

Wednesday, December 23:

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl:
Utah vs. California (Berkeley)

Thursday, December 24:

Sheraton Hawaii Bowl at Honolulu:
Nevada vs. Southern Methodist

Saturday December 26:

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Detroit:
Marshall vs. Ohio U

Meineke Car Care Bowl at Charlotte, North Carolina:
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina

Emerald Bowl at San Francisco:
Boston College vs. Southern California

Sunday, December 27:

Gaylord Hotels Music City Bowl at Nashville:
Kentucky vs. Clemson

Monday December 28:

Advocare V100 Independence Bowl at Shreveport, Louisiana
Texas A&M vs. Georgia

Tuesday, December 29:

EagleBank Bowl at Washington:
Army/UCLA vs. Temple

Champs Sports Bowl at Orlando, Florida:
Miami (FL) vs. Wisconsin

Wednesday, December 30:

Roady's Humanitarian Bowl at Boise, Idaho:
Bowling Green (OH) vs. Idaho

Pacific Life Holiday Bowl at San Diego:
Arizona vs. Nebraska

Thursday, December 31:

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at Fort Worth, Texas:
Houston vs. Air Force

Brut Sun Bowl at El Paso, Texas:
Oklahoma vs. Stanford

Texas Bowl at Houston:
Navy vs. Missouri

Insight Bowl at Tempe, Arizona:
Minnesota vs. Iowa State

Chick-Fil-A Bowl at Atlanta:
Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee

Friday, January 1:

Outback Bowl at Tampa, Florida:
Northwestern vs. Auburn

Konica Minolta Gator Bowl at Jacksonville, Florida:
West Virginia vs. Florida State

Capital One Bowl at Orlando, Florida:
Penn State vs. LSU

ROSE BOWL GAME PRESENTED BY CITI AT PASADENA, CALIFORNIA:
Ohio State vs. Oregon

ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL AT NEW ORLEANS:
Florida vs. Cincinnati

Saturday, January 2:

International Bowl at Toronto:
South Florida vs. Northern Illinois

PapaJohns.com Bowl at Birmingham, Alabama:
South Carolina vs. Connecticut

AT&T Cotton Bowl at Arlington, Texas:
Oklahoma State vs. Mississippi

AutoZone Liberty Bowl at Memphis:
Arkansas vs. East Carolina

Valero Alamo Bowl at San Antonio:
Michigan State vs. Texas Tech

Monday, January 4:

TOSTITOS FIESTA BOWL AT GLENDALE, ARIZONA:
Boise State vs. Texas Christian

Tuesday, January 5:

FEDEX ORANGE BOWL AT MIAMI:
Iowa vs. Georgia Tech

Wednesday, January 6:

GMAC Bowl at Mobile, Alabama:
Central Michigan vs. Troy

Thursday, January 7:

BCS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT PASADENA, CALIFORNIA:

Texas vs. Alabama


NOTES: All BCS bowls are listed in full capital letters. As for the EagleBank bowl, if Army defeats Navy this coming Saturday, the Black Knight would become bowl eligible, otherwise, UCLA will get their crack at the Temple Owls.

Oh, Well.....

No one in the NBA will go 0-82 this season.

DUCKS TOP BEAVERS IN CIVIL WAR TO CLINCH FIRST PAC-10 TITLE AND ROSE BOWL BERTH IN 15 YEARS

At Eugene, Oregon:

Running back LaMichael James ran for 166 yards and three touchdowns as BCS-ranked #7 Oregon defeated #16 Oregon State 37-33 Thursday night to win the 113th edition of the Civil War to lock up the Pacific-10 Conference championship and the conference's Rose Bowl berth. The Ducks will face Ohio State on New Year's Day at Pasadena.

Nice Going!

This is the team that Brooklyn is waiting for?!

Hey, Kiki!

Are ya nuts?!

Take A Demonstration Drive

In the 1961 Lark by Studebaker.




That's Rex May, talking up the virtues and value of owning a Lark. Studebaker (at that time Studebaker-Packard Corporation) sponsored the Mister Ed show.

Gosh...............

Could there be too many sports networks?

You Know, I Actually Hate To See This Happen

Looks like the end of an era in Tallahassee.

Sorry, Charlie

Well, when you make history by coaching your team to six or more lossed in three straight years, it seemed inevitable.

Als Storm Back To Top 'Riders For Grey Cup Crown

At Calgary, Alberta:

The Montreal Alouettes came from behind to defeat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 28-27 Sunday to win the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup championship. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo threw a touchdown pass to slotback Ben Cahoon (shown here) in the fourth quarter. The Als' two-point conversion attempt failed, but in the final seconds, after the 'Riders were penalized for too many men on the field, Montreal kicker David Duval, whose failed 43-yard field goal attempt was wiped out by the Saskatchewan penalty, connected from 33 yards, giving the Alouettes their first Grey Cup title since 2002.

Photo by Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

Polls and BCS Rankings For Ducks And Beavers

Oregon:

AP: #7 (Up three spots from last week)

USA Today/Coaches: #8 (Up two from last week)

BCS Rankings: #7 (Up one from last week)

Oregon State:

AP: #13 (Up three spots from last week)

USA Today/Coaches: #16 (Up two from last week)

BCS Rankings: #16 (Unchanged)

Niners Smother Jags, Pick Up A Game On Cards

At San Francisco:

Alex Smith threw for a pair of touchdowns and the defense kept the visitors out of the end zone as the San Francisco 49ers (5-6) ended the Jacksonville Jaguars' (6-5) three game winning streak 20-3 in National Football League action on Sunday. The win, coupled with Tennessee's come-from-behind 20-17 home win over Arizona allowed the Niners to move within two games of first place in the NFC West. San Francisco travels to Seattle for a game next Sunday. The Jags' loss, coupled with their win earlier today at Houston, locked up the AFC South Division title for unbeaten Indianapolis.

Hey!

It's Chef Boyardee! Unlike Betty Crocker, Chef Boyardee was not a fictitious advertising icon, but a real chef. Hector Boiardi came to the US as a teenager, became chef of a hotel in Cleveland, then opened a restaurant where his spaghetti recipe became famous. Here's a 1953 television commercial with the Chef.

Now A Word....

Someone who made a pain reliever for a living.






This aired on daytime television around 1953. Please don't ask me who the hell was the commercial spokesman. Me pop used to take Anacin but stopped and ultimately switched to Tylenol because of gout.

Another Word.....

From those who used to make toys for a living.






Here's an old commercial for the Electro-Shot Shooting Gallery..........................by Marx!

Time For A Polka

From 1964, here are Myron Floren and Jo Ann Castle playing "The Village Polka" on their Pancordions on the Lawrence Welk Show.

And Now A Word....

From some folks who made toys for a living.






That's on old TV commercial for the Hootin' Hollow Hauned House-----------by Marx!

Locos Take UFL Crown

At Las Vegas:

Graham Gano kicked a 33-yard field goal in overtime as the Las Vegas Locomotives defeated the Florida Tuskers 20-17 Friday to capture the inaugural championship game of the United Football League before 14,801 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Al Alberts, R. I. P.

Al Alberts, a founding member of the Four Aces, a vocal group that had several hit recordings during the early and middle 1950's ("[It's No] Sin," "Tell Me Why," "Three Coins In The Fountain," "Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing") who changed careers to become sort of a local television legend in Philadelphia, passed away Friday morning at his central Florida home at age 87.

Cartoon Time Again, Kids!

Here's an old chestnut released on November 25, 1943 by Columbia Pictures, as the Fox and Crow star in "Way Down Yonder In The Corn" in which the Crow disguises himself as a scarecrow to guard the Fox's victory garden.



Produced by Screen Gems, Inc.

Produced by Dave Fleischer

Directed by Bob Wickersham

Story by Sam Cobean

Animation by Phil Duncan and Basil Davidovich

Music by Eddie Kilfeather

Additional personnel:

Voice Characterizations: Frank Graham
Layout: Clark Watson
Film editor: Edward Moore
Production manager: Albert Spar
Technicolor
Sound System: RCA

You Are What You Eat

At least, according to Timer...

Don't You Dare Miss Breakfast-----------Or Else!

Another old animated PSA with Timer.

Time For Timer

Here is an animated PSA that aired on ABC and its affiliated stations during the late 1970s, featuring a character named Timer, who, in this public service announcement, is hankerin' for a hunk of cheese. The cartoons were produced by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises in Hollywood with Lennie Weinrib as the voice of Timer.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!!!

Here's hoping that you and yours enjoy this Thanksgiving Day!!!

"Uncle Tom's Cabin," The TerryToons Way

From 1944, a "Mighty Mouse" cartoon entitled "Eliza On The Ice," an adaptation of "Uncle Tom's Cabin."





Produced by Paul Terry, written by John Foster, and directed by Connie Rasinski. Made in New Rochelle, New York and released by 20th Century-Fox.

Here's Another Cartoon, Kids

Time for an old Terrytoon released in 1938 entitled "Bugs Beetle and His Orchestra." This cartoon, made in New Rochelle, New York, was produced by Paul Terry and directed by John Foster.






This film was made for Educational Pictures, who in turn, had the cartoon distributed by Twentieth Century-Fox.

Cartoon Time, Boys and Girls

Here is a cartoon from Paramount Cartoon Studios, released in 1966, as part of its "Modern Madcap" series, this one featuring the mercifully short-lived character "Quacky Whack" in "Two by Two," a cartoon rejected by a member of Paramount Pictures board of directors as blasphemous. This cartoon, made in New York City, was produced, written, and directed by Howard Post, who soon afterward, lost his job as head of the cartoon studio.

Ducks And Beavers Climb Up BCS Rankings And Polls

Following their Saturday road victories that set up the December 3 Civil War showdown for the Pacific-10 Conference title and the New Year's Day Rose Bowl encounter with Ohio State in Pasadena, both Oregon and Oregon State climbed up in the polls and Bowl Championship Series rankings.

Ducks: BCS, #8 (up three spots from last week), AP (media), #10 (up one from last week), and USA Today (coaches), #10 (also up one from last week)

Beavers: BCS, #16 (up three), AP #16 (up four), and USA Today/Coaches, #18 (up two).

Packers Hold Off Niners, 30-24

At Green Bay, Wisconsin:

Aaron Rodgers threw for 344 touchdowns and two touchdowns as the Green Bay Packers (6-4) held off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (4-6) 30-24 Sunday in NFL action. The Niners have now lost five of their last six games.

Ducks Top Wildcats In Overtime Duel In Tucson To Set Up Civil War Battle For Pac-10 Crown

At Tucson, Arizona:

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli deadlocked the game with a touchdown pass to tight end Ed Dickson with six second remaining in regulation time, then ran for the game winning score in the second overtime period on Saturday as Oregon (9-2 overall, 7-1 in Pacific-10 Conference play; #11 in the BCS rankings) defeated homestanding Arizona (6-4, 4-3) 44-41 to take control of the Pac-10 race. The win, along with Oregon State's earlier triumph at Washington State, sets up one of the biggest games in the history of The Civil War as the two teams will play at Eugene on December 3 for the conference title and the right to face Ohio State in the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day at Pasadena.

Beavs Maul Cougs In Pullman

At Pullman, Washington:

With Sean Canfield throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns, and Jacquizz Rodgers running for two more (10, 39 yards), Oregon State (8-3 overall, 6-2 in Pacific 10 Conference play; #19 in the BCS Rankings) blasted feckless Washington State (1-10, 0-8) 42-10 on the road Saturday to stay in contention for the Pac-10 title and a berth in a BCS bowl.

It Just Proves...

You're never too old when it comes to giving the finger.

Bills Can Coach

What else can you do when your team is 3-6, have an anemic offense, and, to this point of the season, has the dubious distinction of losing to a band of amateurs sporting Cleveland Browns uniforms?

Defensive coordinator Perry Fewell was named head coach on an interim basis.

More Rock N' Roll, The Lawrence Welk Way

Let's go back to 1956 as Aladdin, Bob Lido, and Jack Martin sing "Juke Box Baby" on the Lawrence Welk Show on ABC.

Ducks Climb In Both AP (Media) And USA/Today Coaches Polls; Beavers In Both Top 25s Too

In the aftermath of impressive Saturday home wins, the Oregon Ducks climbed up to #11 in both the Associated Press (from #14 last week) and USA Today/Coaches polls, while the Oregon State Beavers reached #20 in both polls (they were not in the top 25 in either last week).

The Ducks move up two spots to #11 in the BCS rankings and the Beavers climb up four spots to #19.

Beavers Overpower Huskies

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Running back Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 159 yards (putting him past the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight year) and two touchdowns as the Oregon State Beavers (7-3, 5-2; #23 in BCS rankings) throttled visiting Washington (3-7, 2-5) 48-21 Saturday to stay in the race for Pacific 10 Conference title. It was Oregon State's sixth straight win over the Huskies.

Ducks Throttle Sun Devils

At Eugene, Oregon:

Running back LaMichael James ran for 150 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday as Oregon (8-2, 6-1; #13 in BCS Rankings) overpowered visiting Arizona State (4-6, 2-5) 44-21 to remain in sole possession of first place in the Pacific Ten Conference.

Make Room For Tiny And Larry

In this clip from a 1959 ABC telecast of The Plymouth Show, which was Lawrence Welk's Wednesday night series, here are pianist "Big" Tiny Little and vocalist Larry Hooper performing "The Yellow Rose of Texas."

"Original Dixieland One-Step

Here is a clip from the 5th anniversary telecast of The Lawrence Welk Show (1960) on ABC. Russ Klein (Saxophone), Don Bonnee (Clarinet), Bob Havens (Trombone), and Warren Luening (Trumpet) performing "The Original Dixieland One-Step."

Time For Some Dixieland Music

Here are the Champagne Music Makers performing "Copenhagen" in this clip from a 1956 ABC telecast of The Lawrence Welk Show, here featuring Bill Page on clarinet and Johnny Klein (Lawrence's second cousin) on drums.

Enjoy!

Niners End Losing Streak As They Pick Off Jay Cutler Five Times In Win Over Bears

At San Francisco:

The San Francisco 49ers intercepted Jay Cutler five times Thursday night as they ended their four-game losing streak 10-6 over the visiting Chicago Bears. Frank Gore scored the only touchdown of the game with his 14-yard run in the second quarter. Both teams are 4-5 on the NFL season.

Rock N' Roll Larry

Here's Larry Hooper, performing "My Little Baby" on a 1957 ABC telecast of Lawrence Welk's Dodge Dancing Party.

Maybe I Should Have Known

Maybe this guy has paid for his sins. The question is whether the Ducks were indeed a better team without him.

Niners Fall Again

At San Francisco:

Vince Young completed 12 of 19 passes for 172 yards and ran for a touchdown and Chris Johnson ran for 135 yards and two other scores as the Tennessee Titans (2-6) racked up their second straight win, handing the San Francisco 49ers (3-5) their fourth straight National Football League setback 34-27 on the road on Sunday.

Ducks Fall In BCS Rankings (And Polls); Beavers Enter BCS Rankings

The Oregon Ducks dropped five spot to #13 in the new BCS Rankings released Sunday, while the Oregon State Beavers are ranked #23.

The Ducks dropped down from #7 to #16 in the Associated Press media poll and from #8 to #16 in the USA Today/Coaches poll.

The Beavers are #26 in the AP poll and #28 in the Coaches poll.

Beavers Stun Cal In Berkeley; Bears Lose Star RB To Concussion

At Berkeley, California:

Quarterback Sean Canfield threw for 342 yards and two touchdowns and the Rodgers brothers each scored a TD (James caught a 15-yard pass for a score and Jacquizz ran 24 yards for another) as Oregon State (6-3, 4-2) knocked off California (6-3, 3-3, #20 BCS rankings) 31-14 on the road Saturday. With the win, the Beavers gained bowl eligibility. The Bears, meanwhile, lost star running back Jahvid Best in the second quarter with a concussion after he slammed to the ground in the end zone after scoring the hosts' first touchdown.

Stanford Ends Ducks Winning Streak

At Palo Alto, California:

Running back Tony Gerhart ran for a school-record 223 yards and three touchdowns, while quarterback Andrew Luck threw for two scores as Stanford (6-3, 5-2) gained bowl eligibility Saturday by knocking off Oregon (7-2, 5-1, #8 in the BCS rankings) 51-42, ending the Ducks' seven-game winning streak, and pretty much assuring that there will be no Pac-10 team playing in January's BCS National Championship Game.

All In Pursuit Of A Leprechan And A Box Of Cereal

Here is a 1964 commercial , one of the earliest ones, for General Mills' Lucky Charms cereal.






Arthur Anderson did the voice of Lucky the Leprechan for many years.

Niners Fall At Indy

At Indianapolis:

Reggie Wayne scored the game-winning touchdown, receiving a 22-yard pass from running back Joseph Addai in the fourth quarter as the Indianapolis Colts (7-0) won their 16th straight regular-season game Sunday, coming back to overcome the visiting San Francisco 49ers (3-4) 18-14. It was the Niners' third straight defeat.

Ducks (Now #8 In BCS Rankings) Continue Climb Up In Media And Coaches Polls

In the wake of Saturday's 47-20 home beatdown of USC, the Oregon Ducks climbed up again this week in both the AP (#7, up from #10 last week) and USA Today/Coaches (#8, up from #12) polls. The Ducks climbed a couple of spots to #8 in the BCS rankings.


After Saturday's home win over UCLA, Oregon State did get some support in the AP poll, winding up tied for 33rd place with Central Michigan.

Halloween Night A Bag O'Treats For Ducks As Oregon Ambushes USC

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and ran for 164 yards and another score as Oregon (7-1, 5-0, #10 in the BCS rankings) broke open their game in the second half and smothered visiting Southern California (6-2, 3-2, #5 in BCS) 47-20 in a big Pac-10 game on Saturday night. The Ducks remained unbeaten in conference play and remain alone atop the Pacific 10 Conference standings after they handed the Trojans their worst loss in 12 years.

Let's Try Another One

Here's another Casper cartoon, this one from 1953, "Boo Moon."




This Famous Studios cartoon, released by Paramount Pictures, was one of two cartoons the studio made that were produced and released theatrically in 3-D.

Time For A Casper Cartoon

Here is the cartoon that launched the career of Casper the Friendly Ghost.



"The Friendly Ghost," produced in 1945 by Famous Studios and released theatrically by Paramount Pictures and was part of Famous' "Noveltoons" series. The series was created by animator Joe Oriolo. After appearing in two other "Noveltoon" cartoons later that decade, Casper was given his own series in 1950, which would last until 1959.

Rodgers Brothers Lead Beavers Past Bruins

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Jacquizz Rodgers ran for 112 yards, caught 7 passes for another 92 yards and even threw for a touchdown (14 yards to Brady Camp), while his brother James ran 17 yards in the fourth quarter for the winning touchdown as Oregon State (5-3, 3-2) defeated visiting UCLA (3-5, 0-5) 26-19 Saturday in Pac-10 play.

Here's A Blood Curdler!

From 1953, here is an animated version of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart."





This United Productions of America (of Gerald McBoing Boing and Mr. Magoo fame) cartoon, released by Columbia Pictures was actually made in 3-D, but was released in 2-D instead. The credits are shown on-screen. This cartoon was wickedly narrated by James Mason.

Here's Another Cartoon For You

Yessir, once again Popeye the Sailor and Bluto battle over Olive Oyl in this 1954 cartoon, "Fright To The Finish," with animation by Al Eugster and William B. Pattingill, story by Jack Mercer (who did Popeye's voice), scenery by Robert Connavale and music by Winston Sharples. This Famous Studios production (released theatrically by Paramount Pictures) was directed by Seymour Kneitel, who happened to be Max Fleischer's son-in-law.



Besides Jack Mercer, the other uncredited voice artists were Mae Questel (Olive) and Jackson Beck (Bluto).

Happy Halloween!

Here's a 1935 Scrappy cartoon, entitled "Scrappy's Ghost Story," produced by Charles Mintz, supervised by Ben Harrison (story) and Manny Gould (animation, along with Harry Love), and released by Columbia Pictures.




Ben Harrison and Manny Gould were actually better remembered as the duo who supervised Charles Mintz's other Columbia-released monochrome cartoon series, the series that was a bastardization of George Harriman's Krazy Kat. Scrappy was usually supervised up to this time by Sid Marcus and Art Davis, who by that time, were concentrating on Mr. Mintz' color cartoon series, "Color Rhapsodies." Music on this cartoon was done by musical director Joe De Nat.

Happy Anniversary

Today is the 75th anniversary of the incorporation of the now-defunct Mutual Braodcasting System.

From The Nuckin' Futs Department...

Guess which cable television network is scheduled to start airing theatrical motion pictures beginning tomorrow.

It's Alex's Job Again

Alex Smith has replaced Shawn Hill at San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback.

After his trials and tribulations in his previous stint, you'd figure that Alex was at the end of the line with the Niners, who, in 2005, made him the first overall selection in that year's NFL collegiate draft.

But after his gallant performance in the second half Sunday at Houston, the starting job is his again.

For now, anyway.

ESPN Analyst Gets The Boot

I guess that's what you get for having an affair---allegedly---with a 22 year-old production assistant.

Ducks Continue Climb Up In AP And USA Today/Coaches Polls And BCS Rankings

After Saturday's win over Washington, the Oregon Ducks climbed up two places to #10 in the Associated Press media poll and two places to #12 in the USA Today/Coaches poll.

The Ducks also climbed up in the BCS rankings, up a spot to #10.


Support for Oregon State, in spite of their gallant effort at USC, evaporated in both polls.

Texans Hold Off Niners

At Houston:

Steve Slaton scored two touchdowns and the Houston Texans (4-3), who had a 21-point lead at halftime, held off the visiting San Francisco 49ers (3-3) 24-21 Sunday in NFL play. The Niners benched starting quarterback Shawn Hill at halftime, replacing him with Alex Smith, who threw three touchdown passes to tight end Vernon Davis only to be intercepted by Texans defensive back Eugene Wilson which snuffed out a last-ditch Niners drive late in the fourth quarter.

Tojans Get Their Revenge As They Outlast Beavers

At Los Angeles:

Allen Bradford ran for a career-high 147 yards and two touchdowns as Southern California (6-1, 3-1, ranked #7 in the BCS rankings) outlasted visiting Oregon State (4-3, 2-2) 42-36 on Saturday in Pac-10 Conference play. The Trojans avenged their loss last year to the Beavers in Corvallis, their only loss of 2008.

Ducks Smother Huskies In Seattle

At Seattle:

The Oregon Ducks (6-1, 4-0) , ranked #11 in the BCS rankings, overpowered Washington (3-5, 2-3) Saturday on the road 43-19. Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, back from a knee injury, ran for two touchdowns and threw for another while the Ducks blocked a punt for a touchdown. Next up for Oregon, who ran their winning streak to six games and clinched bowl eligibility, an eagerly anticipated home encounter next Saturday night with USC.

Another Visit With The Champagne Music Makers

Here are the boys performing "Donkey Serenade" in this clip from a 1957 ABC telecast of Lawrence Welk's Dodge Dancing Party.

That was the title of Lawrence's Saturday night ABC show.

Just How Many Licks?

That was the overriding question in this classic Tootsie Roll Pop commercial first aired in the early 1970s.

Nothing quite like a smart owl. It had been years, actually decades, since the ad aired in its original 60-second length. The animation was done by Fred Wolf. Frank Nelson, Paul Frees, and Paul Winchell were among the voice artists in this advertisement.

Here's One From The "They Don't Make Commercials Like That Anymore" Department

Here's a commercial for Funny Face drink mixes from Pillsbury.

This was Pillsbury's competitor to General Foods' Kool-Aid. The product was introduced around 1964. About a couple of years later, Injun Orange and Chinese Cherry were renamed Jolly Olly Orange and Choo-Choo Cherry respectively. Let's be thankful they didn't make Limey Lemon or Negro Chocolate.

What A Marvel!

Here is a commercial from around 1969 for Marvel the Mustang, from Marx Toys.

Sing Along With Lawrence

Here are members of the studio audience singing "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" as Lawrence Welk plays his accordion in this clip from a 1962 ABC telecast of the Lawrence Welk Show.

One Last Pie In The Face

Legendary and iconic comedian Soupy Sales, whose greatest claim to fame was as the host of several local and network television kids shows, especially one that aired on local New York TV in the 1960s, passed away Thursday at a hospice in the Bronx, New York at age 83. Here is Soupy and his "Words of Wisdom," as well as his performance of "The Mouse" during a 1965 telecast of his New York local TV show.




Soupy's kids shows can at times, and often did, push the proverbial envelope.

It's Champagne Medley Time, Boys and Girls!

"Little Old Lady" and "Easy To Love" are performed here in this clip from a 1956 ABC telecast of The Lawrence Welk Show.






Wunnerful! Wunnerful!

Fashion In 2000

Or, from this 1930s British Pathe Newsreel excerpt, what was expected to be in fashion in the year 2000.


You be the judge.

Heeeeere's Jonny!

Jonny Quest, that is.





This is an ABC network 1964 promo for the The Adventures of Jonny Quest, a Hanna-Barbera-produced weekly cartoon series that aired for one season in prime time on ABC.

Vic Mizzy, R. I. P.

Vic Mizzy, the composer of the theme songs from such television series as The Addams Family and Green Acres, passed away on Saturday at his Los Angeles home from heart failure at age 93.

Those songs rank among the most memorable theme songs in television history.

Ducks Do Nothing But Still Climb Up In Both Polls And Reach #11 In First BCS Ranking; Beavers Continue To Receive Support In Both Polls

Despite having this weekend off, the Oregon Ducks climbed from 13th to 12 in the Associated Press College Football Poll. The Ducks moved up from 16th to 14th in the USA Today/Coaches Poll.

The Ducks landed at #11 in the first BCS poll released on Sunday.



The also-idle Oregon State Beavers continue to receive support in both polls though they are still outside the Top 25. The Beavs would be ranked #35 in the AP poll and 32nd in the Coaches poll.

Fox Reality Channel: Update

Apparently, it did not take long for News Corporation to take on a new partner for the soon-to-be-renamed Fox Reality Channel.

I wonder if they will air new episodes of When Animals Attack.

Fox Reality Channel To Cease Operations

It was reported on Wednesday that the Fox Reality Channel, which has been in operation since 2005, will shutter this coming March.

Some folks might not have known that there was a Fox Reality Channel.

The network might be rebranded, perhaps as a venture between parent News Corporation and an outside partner.

Donald Duck Hawks '55 Hudsons

Here is Donald Duck, along with Huey, Dewey, and Louie, featured in a commercial for the 1955 Hudson as seen on ABC-TV's Disneyland show.






These '55 Hudsons were actually badge-engineered Nashes built at the Nash factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin under the American Motors banner. The Hudson Motor Car Company had been effectively swallowed up by Nash Motors in 1954, creating American Motors. Manufacturing of the Hudson cars was moved from Detroit to Kenosha soon afterward. AMC retired both the Nash and Hudson marques in 1957 in favor of its' rising Rambler make.

Thirsty, Folks?

Here, for your approval, is a 1971 television commercial for Wyler's Lemonade Mix. Animated by Jan Svochak.

Falcons Smash Niners On Road

Roddy White had a 90-yard catch-and-run for a touchdown and added a 31-yard reception for another score while running back Michael Turner ran for three scores as the Atlanta Falcons (3-1) ripped the San Francisco 49ers (3-2) apart on the road, 45-10 on Sunday in NFL play. The loss ended the Niners' five-game home winning streak.

Ducks' Position In Media Poll Stays Steady, Move Up One Spot In Coaches Poll; Support For Beavers In Both Polls

The Oregon Ducks remained ranked at #16 in the Associated Press media poll while moving up a spot to #17 in the USA Today/Coaches rankings.

While Oregon State has not returned to the top 25 in either poll, they have gained support in both. The Beavers would be ranked 36th in the AP poll and tied for 33rd with Stanford (who they defeated Saturday) in the Coaches' poll.

Ducks and Beavs Top Conference Foes

At Pasadena, California:

Kenjon Barner returned a kickoff 100 for a touchdown and Talmadge Jackson ran back an interception 32 yards for another as #13 (AP)/17 (USAT/C) Oregon (5-1 overall, 3-0 in Pac-10 play) defeated UCLA (3-2, 0-2) 24-10 on the road on Saturday.

At Corvallis, Oregon:

Running back Jacquizz Rodgers carried the ball 33 times for 189 yards and four touchdowns his brother James caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Sean Canfield as Oregon State (4-2, 2-1) knocked off visiting Stanford (4-2, 3-1) 38-28 on Saturday in Pac-10 Conference play.

Locomotives Top Redwoods In UFL Debut

At Las Vegas:

Quarterback J. P. Losman threw for two touchdowns and running back DeDe Dorsey scored twice as the Las Vegas Locomotives defeated the visiting California Redwoods 30-17 in the inaugural contest of the United Football League before 14,209 fans at Sam Boyd Stadium on Thursday night.

There seems to be a sameness with the uniforms of the four teams (including the New York Sentinels and the Orlando-based Florida Tuskers), the color schemes all seem to be the same.

Shelby Singleton, R. I. P.

Shelby Singleton, famed record producer who wound up launching his own record company that ultimately purchased Sun Records in the late 1960s, passed away on Wednesday in a Nashville hospital at age 77.

Mr. Singleton, who, prior to launching his own record company had been a successful producer for Mercury Records and its' Smash subsidiary, had been battling brain cancer.

Niners Roast Rams To Go 3-1

At San Francisco:

In Sunday NFL action, the San Francisco 49ers improved to 3-1 on the season as they delivered a 35-0 home fistbeating to the now-0-4 St. Louis Rams.

Quarterback Shawn Hill completed 14 of 24 passes for 152 yards and two touchdowns---13 yards to tight end Vernon Davis and 24 yards to wide receiver Josh Morgan. The defense did their part as linebacker Patrick Willis intercepted a Kyle Boller pass and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown, and defensive lineman Ray McDonald picked up a fumble and returned it 11 yards for another score.

The Niners host Atlanta next Sunday afternoon.

Ducks Climb In Polls

Following Saturday's home smackdown of Washington State, the Oregon Ducks climbed to #13 in the Associated Press media poll and #17 in the USA Today/Coaches poll.

Despite their win at Arizona State last night, their first over ASU in Tempe in four decades, there was no support for Oregon State in either poll.

Beavers End Victory Drought In Tempe

At Tempe, Arizona:

Jacquizz Rodgers ran for two touchdowns and quarterback Sean Canfield threw for two more scores as the Oregon State Beavers (3-2, 1-1) ended their two-game losing streak by beating the Arizona State Sun Devils (2-2, 0-1) in Tempe for the first time since 1969 by a score of 28-17 on Saturday. The Beavers last win over the Sun Devils on the road took place while ASU was still a member of the Western Athletic Conference.

Ducks Annihilate Cougs For 4th Straight Win

At Eugene, Oregon:

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli threw for 116 yards and a touchdown, and ran for another before sitting out the second half as the #16 (AP)/#25 (USAT/C) Oregon Ducks (4-1 overall, 2-0 in Pac-10 play) made roadkill out of the Washington State Cougars (1-4, 0-3) 52-6 in Pacific-10 Conference action on Saturday.

Let's "Take The 'A' Train"

Here are the Delta Rhythm Boys with a vocal quartet version of Duke Ellington's theme song in this 1942 Soundie.

Hey, That's Art's Son, Ain't It?

Jack Linkletter (son of Art) was host of a game show that aired for some six months during 1965 on ABC, The Rebus Game. Jack is featured in this promo.





This was, more or less, ABC's answer to NBC's Concentration. Alas, it lasted only a few months during 1965.

Time For Huey

Baby Huey stars in "Quack-A-Doodle-Doo," his first cartoon, released in 1950. Produced by Famous Studios as part of its' Noveltoons series.







Huey would remain on the Famous/Paramount cartoon roster throughout the 1950s, with his last theatrical cartoon coming out in 1959. Comedian Sid Raymond, who also did the voice of Katnip and cat, also did Huey's voice. This cartoon was directed by Isidore Sparber and made in New York City.

Another Cartoon, Boys and Girls

"Jingle Jangle Jungle," directed by Seymour Kneitel, part of Famous Studios' Screen Song series, produced in 1947 and distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Okay, Kids, Time For A Cartoon

"Heap Hep Injuns," a 1950 Screen Song cartoon produced by Famous Studios and released by Paramount Pictures.





Directed by Isidore Sparber.

Matty's Funday Funnies

Here is a promo from around 1960 for Matty's Funday Funnies, which aired late Sunday afternoons on ABC.





This show, which was sponsored by Mattel Toys, featured post-1950 Famous/Paramount (sans Popeye) cartoons with Casper the Friendly Ghost, Baby Huey, Little Audrey, Buzzy the Crow, and Herman and Katnip, would be reformulated by 1962 as they old Paramount ("Harveytoon") cartoons were replaced by the animated cartoons of Bob Clampett's Beany and Cecil. The show, for a time entitled Matty's Funnies With Beany And Cevil, soon afterward, would be renamed Beany and Cecil.