I Love Lucy

Yesterday would have been Lucille Ball 's 99th birthday. I am lucky enough to have a mother who is obsessed, and I mean obsessed with I Love Lucy. She used to tape the re-runs off TV on our VCR and we ended up with nine or ten VHS tapes full of episodes. If we were bored and there was nothing good on TV, or during lunch time we'd pop in a tape and watch some Lucy. Thank god when the DVD sets started coming out cause those poor VHS tapes were getting worn out! Not only was Lucille Ball incredibley funny, she was also a television pioneer. She and Desi Arnaz were the first to use the 3 camera technique, filming scenes from different angles, which is now used in every TV show ever. She also came up with the concept of syndication (again, thank god) and she was the first woman to own her own film studio, Desilu which made such shows as The Dick Van Dyke Show, My Three Sons, The Untouchables, Make Room for Daddy, That Girl, and many many more. Lucille Ball was dubbed The Queen of Comedy, and rightfully so, 50 years after I Love Lucy, it is still played on TV and she still known by everyone everywhere. Some of my favorite episodes are Lucy Tells the Truth, Breaking the Lease, and Housewarming. The Lucy Desi Comedy Hour was also great with guest stars like Talulha Bankhead, Betty Grable and Harry James, and Danny Thomas. Happy Birthday Lucy, we're still watching!

Toy Story 3

I grew up with the Toy Story movies and when I heard they were making a third one, I got really excited! I went to see it last night and it was just as great as the other two. It was hilarious, bittersweet, and a little heartbreaking. It made me want to go home and hug the teddy bear I've had for 24 years. 

Too Funny

I love etsy but, my friend shared this link with me today and I was dying laughing with every click of my mouse. Regretsy highlights the wacky stuff that winds up on etsy that just doesn't make much sense. They call it "DIY meets WTF." April Winchell actually has made a compilation in book form to showcase some of these creations. The blog is really where its at!

One Wild and Crazy Guy

I have a little crush on Steve Martin, well Steven Martin from the '70's. He is goofy, witty, and seriously cool. His movies are awesome, from The Jerk, to Father of the Bride, even Cheaper by the Dozen. He is seriously multi-talented. He's not just a hilarious stand-up and sketch comedian, he's a writer, singer, and musician. In fact, he just put out a new album called The Crow, which is on sale now. He's actually touring for it and I am so excited to see him in Kansas City next Thursday. A Night of Banjo and Bluegrass. Check him out in your town, you won't regret it.