Harold Ramis, beloved comedian, actor, writer dies in Chicago at age 69

If you are a Boomer, you remember watching SCTV, hearing and knowing of Chicago's Second City troupe of talents including Harold Ramis, Bill Murray, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, and more. One of the best of the best comic writers, Harold Ramis, has died today at age 69.

                                                      Photo by Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images

For story, click here.

An acoustic evening with Jon Anderson at Houston’s Dosey Doe Big Barn Feb. 24, 2014

There’s something very special to look forward to on Mon., Feb. 24: an acoustic evening with legendary singer/songwriter Jon Anderson will come to the Big Barn of the Dosey Doe. 

                                          Photo by Deborah Anderson (used with permission Glass Onyon PR)

For reasons not to miss this show, click here. Yes, you will enjoy seeing Jon Anderson and hearing stories from throughout his career. And the food and coffee at Dosey Doe's Big Barn is worth the drive alone.

Jennifer Lopez and Ryan Seacrest team up for NBC's ‘Shades of Blue’ for 2015

This is so not a good idea....a TV drama for NBC starring Jennifer Lopez as a "single mom and dirty cop" who has to turn her back on other dirty cops, the people who helped her raise her child, as she works with the FBI. Hollywood Reporter shared: "It's a straight-to-series" idea produced by Lopez' own Nuyorican Products, together with "American Idol" host and annoying clone of Dick Clark, Ryan Seacrest, in his Ryan Seacrest Productions. Sorry, but Ryan needs to stick with E! and the Kardashians....NBC "shoulda knowed better"...how will the show do in 2015-2016? Not a Blood Chance of gaining an audience, I think...I could be wrong but...

                                          Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images.
For story, click here.

Ralph Waite tribute marathon airs today at 4:00 p.m. (EST) on USA Network

Since "NCIS" reruns are only on Wednesday's on USA Network, this afternoon---TODAY-- starting at 3:00 p.m. CST, there's a Ralph Waite Marathon on NCIS--all 8 episodes back to back. Click here for the full story.

Here are the episodes you'll see:
Heartland (2008), Season 6, Episode 4, directed by Tony Wharmby
Silent Night (2008), Season 6, Episode 11, directed by Tony Wharmby
Faith (2009), Season 7, Episode 10, directed by Arvin Brown
Rule Fifty-One (2010), Season 7, Episode 24, directed by Dennis Smith
Spider and the Fly (2010), Season 8, Episode 1, directed by Dennis Smith
Life Before His Eyes (2012), Season 9, Episode 14, directed by Tony Wharmby
The Namesake (2012), Season 10, Episode 5, directed by Arvin Brown
Better Angels (2013), Season 11, Episode 7, directed by Tony Wharmby

Set your DVR's!

CBS orders fourth CSI police procedural from Anthony Zuiker

CBS is planning fourth CSI spinoff from Anthony Zuiker and his team, this one based primarily on the work of Mary Aiken, a noted Irish cyber-psychologist. Question is: what song by The Who would work best for the spinoff's theme song? 

                                          Photo by Frederick M. Brown, Getty Images

For my vote, it has to be "Long Live Rock" by who else? The Who, of course. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. 
Click here to read the story.

The Buckinghams and Herman’s Hermits’ Peter Noone Have Fun at Star Plaza "Salute to the 60s" concert

In January, 2014, in Merrillville, Indiana, Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, The Buckinghams and the Grass Roots performed at the Star Plaza Theatre. Peter Noone is a known prankster, but Carl Giammarese holds his own. And Star Plaza CEO Charlie Blum finds a 'home away from home' onstage with the Buckinghorns' Carlo Isabelli, Charles Morgan, and Rich Moore. Great fun! 

                                          Photo by S.D. Aigo Photography

Click here to read the story.

This is 'not how to Sonic': America's drive-in should retire 'Sonic Guys'

Open message to Sonic Drive-Ins. I've had it "up to here" with your dumb TV commercials. Especially these guys for their Sonic spots. Make them stop, ad agency with multimillion dollar account, whomever you are today. Make them stop. Have mercy! I'm going anywhere else until you give viewers a reprieve from these guys.

Click here to read the story.