I quit. They win. The bastards outlasted me. After nearly nine months of arguing, pleading, asking politely, even occasional begging, I have given up my battle with Panasonic. I sent my DVD recorder off to the home office in New Jersey six weeks ago, hopeful of success. But, no. Here's the...
The Cannell pilot is something of a Holy Grail for me. I can't believe it hasn't turned up on YouTube or someplace. I don't expect it to be good, but I am curious. I do have to say that I have the updated theme (by Mike Post?), and I thought he did a good job with it. I like Post's updating...
On Wednesday, I finally received a (belated) callback from Charles at Panasonic Customer Care, who indicated he had seen my blog (where I also posted my initial rant) and had an idea of my frustrations. He gave me a new telephone number to call--this one an "executive" number to Panasonic's...
Another Season 1 show has Buffalo Springfield performing "Bluebird" and "For What It's Worth." I'm pretty sure it's the same coffeehouse set used in "Saint Christopher."
Be aware that this is going to be a long rant about Panasonic, a company with which I have been engaged in a battle for the past six months. Whether they are dishonest or just plain incompetent, I’m not yet certain, but I am sure that I will never again purchase a Panasonic product, if I can...
Season 3 of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE has a disclaimer: "Some episodes may be edited from their original network versions." Sounds like some episodes may be syndication cuts. Anyone have any details? Back when TV Land ran M:I, the episodes were uncut.
Batting helmets with an earflap are now required by Major League Baseball. I don't recall exactly when that rule went into effect (late '80s?), but players who were already in baseball and prefered no earflap were still allowed to wear helmets without one under a grandfather clause. I'm trying...