Category Archives: Movies

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 →

Posted in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Bad News Bears, Designated Survivor, Movies, My Bodyguard, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Amazing Race, Baseball, Big Bang Theory, Bohemian Rhapsody, Boston Red Sox, Bruce Springsteen, Culture Club, Designated Survivor, Music, NY Mets, Phil Keoghan, Reality Shows, Rocket Man, Sports, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Planet of the Apes, Television, The 4:30 Movie | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Amazing Race, Books, Clive Cussler - Dirk Pitt, Movies, Music, Reality Shows, Survivor | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Movies, Star Wars, TOPPS | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Jeff Kent checks all the boxes and deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Posted on January 18, 2019 by AverageAndy

While looking at the list of players eligible for the 2019 MLB Baseball Hall of Fame, I started thinking why some players are more likely to make it over others, regardless of their career statistics. If you go strictly by … Continue reading →

Posted in Academy Awards, Baseball, Movies, Music, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happy Thanksgiving to all

Posted on November 20, 2018 by AverageAndy

It’s been a while since I have written (other then some re-posts) and even longer since I have written about Survivor.   I have really enjoyed this season as the players have gone back to making bold moves to try and … Continue reading →

Posted in Friends, Holiday Weekend, Lehigh, Lehigh University, Movies, NY Giants, NY Mets, Podcasts, Reality Shows, Sports, Survivor, Television | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Just some quick notes

Posted on June 1, 2018 by AverageAndy

Going to try and see Solo this weekend.   Heard both good and bad things so want to check things out for myself All of Fish’s (from Marillion) solo albums are now available to stream – Listening now on itunes. Fish … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish, Movies, Music, NY Mets, Sports | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mike Teevee on Real TV

Posted on March 17, 2018 by AverageAndy

Paris Themmen (aka Mike Teevee in the classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) was on Jeopardy last week.    So Mike Teevee finally made it on real TV Was awsome to see.  When I saw this, it reminded me … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Television, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment