Drive-In Theatres

I went to a drive-in movie theatre on Friday night–yes, they still exist! This particular one was featured on Huell Howser’s California’s Gold show over a year ago (local PBS TV).  It has been open since the 1950′s but was completely restored a few years ago with a tiki theme and modern technology (projection and sound).  The [...]

I Just Don’t Get The Whole Oprah Thing

I’ve been trying for years to understand the Oprah phenomenon but just can’t seem to wrap my head around her success.   Maybe it’s simply that I’m a guy and will never “get it”. How did all of this happen?  What is it about Oprah that makes women crazy — wanting to imitate everything about her?  Oprah, Oprah, Oprah, Oprah, and [...]

My Favorite 60′s TV Shows

These TV shows shaped my view of the world.  In fact, I think they even had an impact on my career choice.  Who says that TV is bad for you?   As a young boy, these shows inspired my imagination and sparked my interest in all things technical.  I fantasized about being an astranaut on the Jupiter Two, secret [...]

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