Free-form Monkees humor once drove Hollywood legend to curse: ‘I hate these...
The Monkees TV show was designed toward improvisation. But not every guest star meshed with the Monkees' gonzo approach.
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Bobby Hart rose to fame with Tommy Boyce as part of the songwriting team behind the Monkees. But there was more to the story.
View ArticleJohn Belushi originally thought Steve Cropper was a roadie: ‘The guy with the...
John Belushi actually met Stax legend Steve Cropper early into putting together the Blues Brothers band. But he assumed Cropper was someone else.
View ArticleHokey 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.
View ArticleJune 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.
View ArticleBuggles’‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ Predicted the Music Industry’s Larger...
Geoff Downes joined us to discuss the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star," which arrived 40 years ago today on 'The Age of Plastic.'
View ArticleThe Oscars: Time to Celebrate and Not Berate
The Oscars have tragically lost their way. Mike Tiano offers a few ideas on fixing them.
View ArticleSonic Beat Records Continues to Boom
Even if you haven't heard of Sonic Beat Records, you've heard Sonic Beat Records.
View ArticleHBO 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.
View ArticleThe 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.
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