Ryan's Dad

Here’s something that always makes me smile.

Gene Gene The Dancing Machine

Yes, it’s true:  I’m a “Peanuts” fan. AND a baseball fan.  So don’t be too surprised that I’d publish this link:

http://www.wezen-ball.com/2010-articles/january/calculating-charlie-browns-wins-losses-a-other-stats-introduction.html

It’s a sabermetric breakdown on stats from Charlie Brown’s baseball teams.  Broken down by decade.  Why didn’t I think of this?

Here’s the great thing about the internet.  You can find things that are long gone.

For instance, as a kid I remember watching a short-lived show called, “Coronet Blue.”  Here’s a synopsis from IMDB.com:

Mike is running from some men when he falls into the harbour. He climbs out remembering only that he was running and the phrase ‘coronet blue’. As the show continues from week to week, Mike tries to piece together clues as to his identity as individuals he refers to as Greybeards seem to be intent on killing him.

It was a very short lived show, and I don’t even remember enough to say if it was any good or not.  I know that it ended without finding out what that mysterious phrase meant.

But now, thanks to the internet, I have the answers. You can find them here: http://www.tvobscurities.com/articles/coronet_blue.php.

I just thought I’d share with you the one thing I DO remember about the show.  The swingin’ theme! Enjoy!

Judging by the 141 entries of gobbledygook that popped up in my Comment queue just after midnight, I have to assume that one of you spammers has decided to spend the New Year being a baaaaaad boy. (That number is not an exaggeration, by the way.)

As for what I’m doing awake at this time, well… that’s between me and Sid and Marty Kroft, thank you very much!

Due to a death in the family, I won’t be able to publish “Ryan’s Dad” this week.  I apologize for the break and appreciate your understanding.