Author Archives: AverageAndy

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About AverageAndy

An average guy living a great life in New Jersey.

Violet, Your turning Violet, Violet

Posted on July 12, 2019 by AverageAndy

Very sad to read of the passing of Denise Nickerson, the actress who played Violet Beauregarde in 1971’s classic, and one of my favorite all time movies “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” Denise Nickerson – 1957 – 2019 It really … Continue reading →

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Mets – Let them Pitch

Posted on July 8, 2019 by AverageAndy

Its tough these days to be a NY Mets fan.   The team is no good and it looks like another season of meaningless baseball after this weeks All Star Game.   After losing to the Kansas City Royals in the 2015 … Continue reading →

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Designated Survivor / My Bodyguard

Posted on June 21, 2019 by AverageAndy

Finished watching Season 3 of “Designated Survivor” on Neflix and really enjoyed it. I was a big fan of the show when in was on broadcast TV (ABC) and am grateful to Netflix, as well as the cast and crew, … Continue reading →

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Television, Movies, Music, and Sports

Posted on June 18, 2019 by AverageAndy

Just some random thoughts on various topics since I haven’t written much lately. Television Was glad to see that “Designated Survivor” has been revived and Season 3 is now available on Netflix.   Was sad when ABC decided to cancel it … Continue reading →

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The 4:30 Movie on WABC-TV Channel 7

Posted on May 22, 2019 by AverageAndy

As I am home looking for a new job, I am trying to keep myself from sleeping late, or watching TV during the day.  I,m trying to keep myself on a professional schedule, spending time doing research and training to … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Survivor Finale

Posted on May 19, 2019 by AverageAndy

It’s taken me a few days to reflect on the Survivor: Extinction Island finale and come up with my thoughts.  While watching it, I will admit, I did not like the way things ended and was a bit upset on … Continue reading →

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Crash Course on Average Andys Music

Posted on May 13, 2019 by AverageAndy

During my time looking for a new job, I have been trying to go on walks / runs to keep my mind and body fresh.   Most of the time I listen to music and like to mix things up and … Continue reading →

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Good Bye Chewie

Posted on May 3, 2019 by AverageAndy

Very sad to see that Peter Meyhew passed away.    He was the actor who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars movies.   His skills were able to make us believe that Chewbacca was a real life character and not just … Continue reading →

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Music, Movies and More

Posted on April 29, 2019 by AverageAndy

While out on a run last week (Trying to keep myself active while looking for a new job), I heard the song “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by the Proclaimers, and it made me immediately think of the movie “Benny … Continue reading →

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Thank you to George Lucas and Star Wars

Posted on April 17, 2019 by AverageAndy

I can still remember the first time I saw Star Wars.   We use to go to Cape Cod each summer for vacation and I still vividly remember going to see Star Wars  at the Wellfleet Drive-In Theater.  It was raining … Continue reading →

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