Bright Moments

already discussed earlier today in the desperate housewives thread!

just heard zorn's spillane. wow! B-)

lynne arriale B-)

FCC Reviews 'Desperate Housewives' Football Promo Wed Nov 17, 9:22 PM ET Entertainment - Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission (news - web sites) on Wednesday reviewed complaints about ABC's steamy "Desperate Housewives" promotion before "Monday Night Football" and while the agency's chairman expressed disappointment, it was not clear whether government would tackle the network. AFP/Getty Images/File Photo Although the FCC (news - web sites) plans to fine 20 CBS affiliates for its live telecast of the Super Bowl halftime show this year in which Janet Jackson (news) bared her breast, agency chief Michael Powell was measured in his comments about the seductive prime-time "Desperate Housewives" promo. "First of all, as a legal matter, whether it's a problem is yet to be determined. We only respond to complaints and evaluate them fairly and make a decision," Powell said in an interview with CNBC. "But I think it's very disappointing. I wonder if Walt Disney would be proud," Powell added. ABC, a unit of Walt Disney Co., apologized on Tuesday for running the spot for its red hot drama about hanky panky in suburbia as an introduction to its premier football game watched weekly by millions. The FCC has been cracking down on broadcast radio and television stations for explicit sexual discussions and other incidents that are aired when children are likely to be watching or listening. The network acknowledged receiving numerous viewer complaints for the segment that featured "Housewives" star Nicolette Sheridan making a very forward pass at Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens in a locker room. In a parody of her show, Sheridan appears wrapped in a towel and beckons the player to skip his game for her. Although no nudity is shown, it is implied when Sheridan drops the towel to the floor and jumps into Owens's arms. ABC said placement of the promo was inappropriate and the NFL also criticized the piece as unsuitable for its audience.

for those who missed it on monday night: http://www.wfaa.com/cgi-bin/bi/vide...0mnfopen_wz.wmv B-) Owens Apologizes for Role in 'MNF' Skit 1 hour, 1 minute ago Television - AP By DAN GELSTON, AP Sports Writer PHILADELPHIA - Terrell Owens apologized Thursday to anyone offended by his role in a steamy segment with actress Nicollette Sheridan for the intro to "Monday Night Football." AP Photo Reuters Slideshow: Nicolette Sheridan "I felt like it was clean, the organization felt like it was a clean skit and I think it just really got taken out of context with a lot of people and I apologize for that," Owens said. "Personally I didn't think it would have offended anyone and, if it did, I apologize." ABC and the Eagles also apologized this week, with the team saying they wished the segment "hadn't aired." The opening, which has generated complaints to ABC and the Federal Communications Commission (news - web sites), showed Sheridan wearing only a towel and provocatively asking Owens to skip the game for her as the two stood alone in a locker room. She drops the towel and jumps into Owens' arms. Owens had no idea the intro would create such a backlash. "I thought it was a fun skit and that was it," Owens said. Owens, a flashy player known for his outrageous touchdown celebrations, seemed to believe the skit was generating controversy because of his participation, not because of simulated nudity. "Anything I get involved with, I'm obviously a target," he said. "It happened." Reaction has ranged from amusement to anger. Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy found it racially offensive; Owens is black and Sheridan is white. Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb wasn't quite as vocal, saying he didn't find the segment offensive and believed people were overreacting. Michael Powell, chairman of the FCC (news - web sites), questioned ABC's judgment in airing the scene. When asked if he was shocked the story was making the front page of newspapers around the country, Owens quipped, "I always make the front page."

hang in there jim!!!!

'Like a Rolling Stone' Named No. 1 Song 15 minutes ago Entertainment - AP NEW YORK - Rolling Stone magazine has named the top 500 songs of all time in its new issue, and, well, the No. 1 song isn't exactly a complete unknown. AP Photo Bob Dylan (news)'s "Like A Rolling Stone" tops the list, compiled from votes by 172 critics and musicians that included Brian Wilson (news), Joni Mitchell, Jeff Tweedy of Wilco and others — in a special issue that hits newsstands Friday. "No other pop song has so thoroughly challenged and transformed the commercial laws and artistic conventions of its time, for all time," writes David Fricke, a senior editor of Rolling Stone. Following Dylan is the Rolling Stones' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," John Lennon (news)'s "Imagine," Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and "Aretha Franklin's "Respect." "It's worth noting that "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Satisfaction" were recorded within a month of each other," Fricke told The Associated Press Wednesday. "It says a lot about how fast pop music was moving at that time." Rounding out the top ten are "Vibrations" by the Beach Boys, "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry (news), the Beatles' "Hey June," Nivana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit," and Ray Charles' "What'd I Say." No one makes the chart more than (surprise, surprise) the Beatles, who have 23 tunes on the list. The Rolling Stones have 14 hits, and Dylan 12. Thought the list is heavy on the `50s, `60s and `70s (voters were told to focus on "the rock 'n' roll era"), the most recent song is 2003's "Hey Ya!" by Outkast, charting at no. 180. Squeaking in as the 500th all-time best song is Boston's "More Than a Feeling." ___

happy birthday!

happy birthday!

marty, i'll take the sanders!

Oscar Peterson Et Joe Pass a Salle Pleyel [LIVE]

dmitry, please help me track down a copy of the cd for #2. thanks! B-)

this album looks interesting! how about a review? B-)

pre-empted for the american music awards--oh the horror!

at least the dolphins didn't lose today. . . .

this cat is smokin'!!!!

just found this thread jim. i will think positive thoughts for you, your wife and family! be strong for allison. this is the most important advice i can give.

ah the phoenix rises again!

i've got it bad! the blue note annex in north miami is closing at the end of the month and i went hog wild yesterday. i picked up 20 titles including stan getz: in sweden 1958 - 60 which i have been looking for for a while. it has a terrific piano player jan johansson. B-)

so paul, how was the hangover?

i've been diggin hugh ragin lately. B-)

congrats paul! good luck in the job hunt! lif's too short towork for a jerk! B-)

happy birthday!