Debate Yawn
I managed to keep my eyes open for the entire Walz-Vance debate last night and planned to write a snarky recap. But all I came up with was this explanation of why the yawn fest will have no impact on the election.
BS On CBS
Three stories I’ve seen on CBS in the last 48 hours have left me very disappointed. They all come down to the same thing: truth versus lies. Let me explain.
Maya’s Best Kamala Yet
I was really impressed by Maya Rudolph’s return to “SNL” as Kamala Harris. But the rest of the returning cast members were hit and miss. Here’s my review.
Fast Food Followup
A reader’s email regarding my piece yesterday about working at McDonald’s as a teenager brought back more memories of that fast-food era.
Saturday Night One
With “Saturday Night Live” kicking off its 50th season this weekend, and Jason Reitman’s upcoming movie about it, now is a good time to read what my friend Mark Evanier wrote about that first show.
My McDonald’s Experience
Kamala Harris and I have more than a last name in common. We both worked at McDonald’s when we were young, although her time on the job probably didn’t end as badly as mine. I explain the whole thing here.
Movie Review: “My Old Ass”
The new movie “My Old Ass” is a coming-of-age tearjerker with a time travel twist. I didn’t expect much, but was more than pleasantly surprised. Here’s my review.
Acadia Sunrise
Last week my wife and I went to Acadia National Park and witnessed one of the most stunning things I have ever seen. Here’s the story.
Satellites To The Rescue
During a trip this week, I discovered two cool tech things I did not know existed — including a way to get help in out-of-the-way places where you can’t call 911.
Carrie Fisher’s Salute To George Lucas
Here is the caustic and clever Carrie Fisher giving one of the funniest tribute speeches ever at an AFI event honoring George Lucas.
Movie Review: “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”
I just got around to seeing “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the Tim Burton sequel with Michael Keaton returning in the lead role. Here’s why it was such a disappointment.
Merv and Johnny
Merv Griffin and Johnny Carson were two of the most famous TV celebrities of all time, but never appeared together until one night in 1986. Watch that historic broadcast here.
Four Random Thoughts
Quickies about the latest SpaceX mission, Trump’s whining claim that Kamala must have gotten the debate questions in advance, something I miss in my mailbox, and the upside to cutting back Jimmy Fallon.
The Project 2025 Song
Jason Kravits takes on the GOP’s very dangerous Project 2025 in “Schoolhouse Rock” style.
Nobody Wants The Fine Print
The NY Times claims undecided voters want the fine print on Kamala’s agenda before deciding whether to support her. As I explain, that’s pure nonsense.