Britain Don’t Got Talent: Clare Morton

Britain Don’t Got Talent: Manjit Singh

I think the best part of this video is when Amanda says “I didn’t know it could get that big!” right around the 50 second mark.

Britain Don’t Got Talent: Mama Trish

Do not watch this while eating lunch. You’re on your own.

Golden Girl’s Dorothy: My Only Memory of Bea Arthur

I loved the Golden Girls. It was the Sex And The City of its time. I think Dorothy was the one that really made the show funny. And yes, I know Bea had a successful acting career even before the Golden Girls.

Here’s a 7-minute video of the best of Dorothy, seasons 1 & 2.

And here’s a TV Land tribute to the Golden Girls.

Rocket Science Defined On Judge Judy

Susan Boyle Phenomenon Was Completely Staged. Sorry!

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By  now, everyone in both UK and US knows about Susan Boyle and her recent performance on Britain’s Got Talent.

Good for her! I’m truly happy for her. She obviously has a talent that has unfortunately gone untapped for decades. I don’t intent to take the glory of her performance from her. But I’m completely skeptical of the order of events and the judges’ reactions. It was all staged – all except for her singing. I’m convinced of that. Here’s why (watch the video on YouTube and fact-check my points):

First, she was too over-confident for the setting. She walked on the stage as though she owned the place. Surely, she was aware of the prominence of the venue. She even conversed with Simon in a sassy fashion that seemed out of place.

Second, just prior to the start of music, she was able to demonstrate an unbelievable presence of mind by giving a confident thumbs up and a comfortable smile to the two jokers backstage. She should be nervous as heck at this point. By the way, who the hell are those two guys backstage anyway and what function do the serve?

Third, notice she gave a big smile just as the music commenced right before she started singing as though the outcome was certain.

Fourth, the judges’ reactions were perfectly timed, and the cameras were zooming-in on their faces in a perfectly choreographed way. Think about it. Susan start singing, and the first immediate shot is of Simon’s face with a look of disbelief. Seconds later, the camera focuses on Amanda’s face and then on Piers’ face a few seconds after that. Seriously? Wouldn’t one logically expect that all three judges demonstrate their disbelief and pleasure at about the same time? I’m not buying it.

Fifth, Susan finished her piece, threw a kiss to the audience and proceeded to walk away as though the outcome was a foregone conclusion. Too obvious!

Finally, the judges gave her three yeses. Susan seemed shocked as each judge gave her a ‘yes’ of approval. For someone who was so confident from the moment she walked on that stage, this shocked reaction seemed simulated.

Still, she’s a phenomenal singer, and I wish her every bit of luck. But something tells me she doesn’t need it. It’s all staged.

Am I too cynical?

The Best Glenn Beck Interview Ever

Every once in a while, even Glenn Beck conducts a brilliant interview. This video is kind of long – 10 minutes. But it’s absolutely brilliant.

Glenn is interviewing Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.The premise of the interview is very simple. Glenn is asking Blumenthal what law AIG executives broke when they dished out those bonuses. Irrespective of your outrage over bonuses, the right answer is none. And Blumenthal is not prepared for that.

Clearly Glenn Beck is capable of conducting a great interview, just not every day . . . or week . . . or month . . .

The Most Sensitive Reporter On TV – Glenn Beck

Glenn Beck seems to be rising to the top of Fox News lineup. He may be hard-lined, but he’s such a sensitive, fluffy big loveable bear that you just want to hug. NOT!

Watch this video of Joe Scarborough on his MSNBC show, Morning Joe. He cannot control his laughter as he shows various clips of Glenn Beck showing his sensitive side. Crying always scores big! And gets even bigger laughs from other men.

Prilosec Commercial Dancing Proves White Folks Can’t Dance

No introduction or words necessary.

Steve Martin – The Great Flydini

Steve Martin on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Lengthy but very cute.