WKRP on DVD

Imagine my excitement when I found out recently that WKRP in Cincinnati finally, at long last has come out on DVD. I've patterned my life after this show since I started watching it at a very young age. I actually worked for a while in the building shown at the base of the tower in the WKRP opening credits. I should note, that building does not house a radio station.

Reportedly, the series was delayed on its journey to DVD by extensive problems acquiring the rights to music used on the show. How disappointing.

However, as soon as I found out the series was available, I moved it to the top of my Netflix queue.

I feel a bit ripped off. The way they got around the music rights issue was to remove almost all of the music from the original episodes. The opening and closing credits still have the original music, but virtually all of the scenes in the studio, especially those involving Dr. Johnny Fever have been changed severely. I'm most upset because this meant removing what may be my favorite radio joke of all time.

At least youtube has it for the time being.

I understand the economic reasons, but I wish they could have left the Pink Floyd in and not just the Hallelujah Tabernacle Choir singing "You're Having My Baby."

Internet Radio In Trouble Again

From SaveNetRadio.org:

"The future of Internet radio is in immediate danger. Royalty rates for webcasters have been drastically increased by a recent ruling and are due to go into effect on May 15 (retroactive to Jan 1, 2006!). If the increased rates remain unchanged, the majority of webcasters will go bankrupt and silent on this date. Internet radio needs your help! H.R. 2060, The Internet Radio Equality Act was introduced by Representatives Jay Inslee (D-WA) and Donald Manzullo (R-IL ) to save the Internet radio industry. Please call your congressperson to ask them to co-sponsor H.R. 2060 by clicking below."

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300 The Director's Cut

Cute Overload

I admit this may be a touch out of character for me, but why should everything about this blog be completely cynical?

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Internet Radio May Stream North to Canada

Here is another article on the future of internet radio:

"Despite their popularity, there is growing fear that a recent U.S. royalty decision could effectively shut down thousands of webcasting services. The U.S. Copyright Royalty Board recently established a new royalty scheme that dramatically increases the fees that webcasters will be required to pay to stream music online."

An Onion Classic from 2003

This War Will Destabilize The Entire Mideast Region And Set Off A Global Shockwave Of Anti-Americanism vs. No it won't

George W. Bush may think that a war against Iraq is the solution to our problems, but the reality is, it will only serve to create far more.

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