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Ka-Pow! Wished We Would Have Known

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 13:08:32 +0000

If only we knew the original 1966 Batmobile was up for sale. I’m sure Papa Bear would have sprung for this as a 20th anniversary present for K-Bear! Read about the sale here: http://seattletimes.com/html/entertainment/2020173525_apusbatmobileauction.html . Guess we’ll still be driving the K-Bear van. Just as well, the car insurance premiums would have been enormous.

On the Road to Red Lodge

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:53:35 +0000

After talking about it all week, my wife and I decided a day trip to Red Lodge was in order – so off we went heading Southwest on 212 to Red Lodge. I had talked to a few folks earlier last week what was there – but they really undersold the charm of the town

Debt Paid

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:53:51 +0000

One of the great debates in our family centered around, believe it or not – Fiestaware. These are colorful dishes that have become popular over the years. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, we were at my oldest sister’s house and she brought out a peacock colored blue plate. I remarked to my wife how much I [...]

24th Annual Threshing Bee, August 18 and 19 [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:50:13 +0000

The last Threshing Bee I attended was when my family lived in Kansas about 15 years ago! This weekend, August 18 and 19 it is the 24th Annual Threshing Bee just east of Huntley at the Huntley Project Museum. Two full days of great food, drink and tractor fun for the entire family.

I'm Thinking About Buying A Town

Livin Large Larry — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 21:30:07 +0000

I read in the paper today that Garryowen, Montana is up for auction on Wednesday, August, 15. For a second I thought maybe it would be kind of cool to own my own town! Name it Livin Large Larry-ville? Opening bid is $250,000!

My Vacation Potpourri [PHOTOS]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:23:49 +0000

Over the last 11 days, I realized that I love vacations! I took 11 days off and it felt wonderful. I was fortunate enough to do a few different things on this Summer vacation. Some right here in Billings as well as down in the Southern United States.The first order of business was trying the [...]

The Worst VHS Covers of All Time

Matthew Roulette — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 18:30:48 +0000

The old saying goes, “you can’t judge a book by its cover.” But you can judge these VHS covers as the worst of all time. Gone are the glory days of VHS, and the absurdly atrocious covers that went with them. Still, there’s a strange charm to the crude artwork that adorned these boxes, made [...]

Elvis Presley's Crypt Pulled from Auction

Dave Lifton — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 20:10:26 +0000

One of the creepier stories to pass through our desks recently was the news that the crypt that briefly housed Elvis Presley after his death was going to be auctioned off. However, Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills, which was slated to sell the crypt on Sunday (June 24) as part of their “Music Icons” collection, has decided to pull the item.

Les Paul Estate Auction Raises Nearly $5 Million

Dave Lifton — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:59:55 +0000

Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills recently held the estate auction of guitarist and innovator Les Paul. The two-day auction brought in nearly $5 million for the Les Paul Foundation, a charity founded by the legend to support music education, engineering, innovation and medical research.

Custer's Last Stand Reenactment 2012 Begins Friday [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 21:27:44 +0000

The 2012 Custer’s Last Stand Reenactment in Hardin begins with a Friday, June 22 matinee at 1:30 p.m., 6 miles west of Hardin off Highway 87.Out of respect for the annual event and the history involved, video cameras will not be allowed, however bring your other cameras. After this year’s reenactment be sure to go [...]

Beatles Poster Sells For More Than Most New Cars

Dave Lifton — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 03:20:36 +0000

A poster advertising a performance by the Beatles at Liverpool’s Cavern Club yesterday (June 12) sold at Christie’s auction house in London for the staggering price of $42,515, according to whatsellsbest.com. The hand-painted poster, which measures 20″ x 30,” promotes the November 30, 1962 show by the Beatles, who had released their first single, ‘Love [...]

Robin Gibb Dies: Fans React on Twitter

Dave Lifton — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:17 +0000

The death of Robin Gibb today (May 20) due to cancer is but the latest in a series of deaths to hit the rock community in the past few months. Gibb’s passing has caused music lovers from around the world to log on to Twitter and share their grief.

The Beatles' 'Got to Get You Into My Life' Performed by American Idol's 'Final Three'

Graham "Gruhamed" Hartmann — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:49 +0000

Tonight on American Idol, the final three contestants, Joshua Ledet, Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips opened the result show with a performance of the Beatles track ‘Got to Get You Into My Life.’ It’s never easy to see (or in this case hear) something you love stripped of its life, but its something that millions endured as the three took the stage.

Times Square "Fan Confetti" to Honor Dick Clark on New Year's Eve

Jami Bond — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:26:35 +0000

A big tribute is in the works for Dick Clark to be a part of New Year’s Eve. Times Square is gearing up to honor the legendary entertainment icon this New Year’s Eve, and you could be a part of it! Messages from fans of Dick Clark will be part of the confetti that’s showered [...]

Dick Clark's Passing: My Thoughts [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 23:00:14 +0000

In the early afternoon of April 18, I found out that one of my radio idols, Dick Clark, had passed away. I was saddened immediately. Jami Bond went on the air right away and announced the news! I met her in the hallway and she said what I was feeling: "That was tough, I nearly broke into tears." American Bandstand host Dick Clark was 82.

10 Surprises in the Newly-Released 1940s Census Data

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:00:01 +0000

The census data released from the 1940s recently released by the National Archives and Records Administration had a lot of interesting information, according to people who didn’t immediately fall asleep while trying to read the darn thing. These people told us some interesting facts about the people who were surveyed by the government way back [...]

Bear's Friday Flashback! Ten Years After [VIDEO]

Big Bear — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:20:22 +0000

I am in the process of putting my music room together after the big move and I am so looking forward to digging out my classic vinyl. I love going back to the late 1960′s and early 1970′s as I had uncles and my friends brothers in Vietnam when this song came out. So when [...]

What The Current Generation of Kids are Missing

Jami Bond — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:55:53 +0000

Technology has come along way in the last 30 years! Today’s kids don’t wear watches, write in cursive and will never know the joy of rewinding a cassette tape with a pencil!

TIME took a look at other bygone experiences that today’s kids will miss.

Find Out Whatever Happened to Your Favorite '80s and '90s Stars [PHOTOS]

TheFW Staff — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:00:46 +0000

Haven’t you ever wondered what happened to that little kid from the classic ‘Hook’ movie or the jock from ’10 Things I Hate About You?’ (No, we’re not talking about the ABC Family series.) These stars from the ’80s and ’90s have all but faded from the spotlight since abominations like ‘Two Broke Girls’ and ‘I Hate My Teenage Daughter’ have graced the screens… until now.

7 Wonderfully Awkward Holiday Sitcom Moments [VIDEOS]

Rose Maura Lorre — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:34:11 +0000

As any true TV addict knows, the true meaning of Christmas is to give your fave shows the once-a-year opportunity to get all preachy and filled with holiday cheese, er, cheer. You may want to turn on the boob tube for a good laugh — but at Christmastime, you're going to learn something, darn it! The following seven Christmas-themed sitcom classics are some of the most awkwardly awesome ones out there.