Free For All

Time to huddle with the missus. That couldn't be a bad thing. EDIT: BTW, there's a Viagra ad at the bottom of the page.Just sayin'.

Other than Michigan State, the Big 10 is getting its collective ass kicked this bowl season. And currently Michigan's not looking too strong. EDIT: Although currently it looks like Big Blue has things in hand. EDIT #2: Never mind. Game tied in the fourth quarter!

Love their beef.

When I joined Woody Herman in '84 we went to Europe with extra guests Zoot Sims, Sal Nistico, Bill Perkins and Billy Mitchell (Mitchell's not associated with Woody's band as much as the others- IIRC he was a last minute replacement for another player). That was a great trip, getting to meet and hear those guys. I gained a greater appreciation of all those players after that, especially Zoot. Love Billy on The Magnificent Thad Jones.

Crazy game between Stanford/OSU! I feel bad for the Stanford kicker. EDIT: I would have liked to see either of these teams take on LSU for the championship.

November 15, 1959

Whodathunk it would have been the Chiefs to derail the Packers' perfect season?

If the Broncos win the Superbowl, I'll definitely need some clean underwear.

You're stuttering.

I sure hope Clark Terry stays off this list.

Oh my, this is so sad! I've learned so much from him about playing and writing over the years, and love so much of the great music he's created. Such a huge loss. Rest in Peace.

Regarding It's a Wonderful Life: I'm sorry, but Pottersville has all the jazz clubs and nightlife. No gigs in Bedford Falls.

Happy Birthday Jim (and Clark Terry!)

Great new holiday episode of Anthony Bourdain's series No Reservations- Christopher Walken even makes an appearance! I've also been enjoying his new show The Layover- great episode in Miami was on tonight.

Update on Clark's health About as good news as one could hope for given the situation. Hang in there Clark!

This inevitable annual thread is always depressing.

I guess I must be post-Diller.

I listened to the samples too, but I didn't really hear much that I liked. (my opinion has nothing to do with all this recent hubbub (I've been a fan of his for a long time), it just didn't interest me). YMMV.

.....or record company executives.

Wow, that's a great deal for a LOT of great music! Thanks for the heads-up!

Will do! Thanks Valerie!

I don't know, I was wondering the same.

I heard that Clark is recovering from surgery to amputate a leg. Not good news by any means, but he's still with us. He's not done just yet! Sending positive thoughts & prayers his way.

I sure hope there's an afterlife- I need to straighten some shit out w/my dad.