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Gary Chew reviews "Restless"

An age-appropriate "Harold and Maude" with a shading of "Love Story": Mia Wasikowska and Henry Hopper meet, then go to funerals of people they don't know. Now playing.




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Gary Chew reviews "Margin Call"

"Margin Call" is a fictionalized account of the meltdowns of Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers and AIG in September 2008. The Halloween scare is just how close the financial world came to the brink of chaos. Stars Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker and Demi Moore. Opens 11/4 at the Circle Cinema in Tulsa.




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Gary Chew reviews "The Rum Diary"

This cinematic version of Hunter Thompson's first novel is set in 1960 Puerto Rico at a slow-dying multilingual newspaper. Johnny Depp gets involved with predatory capitalism at the beginning of the Castro era. Now playing.




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Gary Chew reviews "J. Edgar"

Biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the iconic FBI chief with Judi Dench, Annie Hoover. Naomi Watts, Helen Gandy and Armie Hammer. Now playing.




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Gary Chew reviews "The Descendants"

George Clooney is a soon-to-be widower who is part of a multi-generational Hawaiian family. Will he and his extended family sell the virgin coastal land on Kauai they've owned for generations? Opens today.




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Gary Chew reviews "War Horse"

A new Steven Spielberg film that astounds your visual senses. Opens Christmas Day.




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Last encore of Sam Jones "UHF" show 9/25, 1 pm

RSU-TV's "Green Country Perspectives with Sam Jones" on the 25th anniversary of the movie "UHF". Circle Cinema showing tonight is sold out, but book signing with Weird Al at 4 pm. Broadcast channel 35.1, Cox 109 or 793.




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"UHF" RSU-TV telethon tonight

7:00 pm Sat, 10/5: RSU-TV is running a live pledge drive celebrating the 25th anniversary of Weird Al's movie "UHF", shot in Tulsa. There will be actors from the movie, talent acts and surprises. Premiums include location tours hosted by Emily Elliott and myself. Channel 35.1 broadcast, 109 or 793 on Cox, 35 on DISH and DirecTV.Also streamed live on RSU's web site. Free tickets still available.




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Video: Chris Sloan's "UHF" camera prop

On the TTM YouTube Channel: my onscreen bit about the camera supplied by Chris Sloan to the RSUTV "UHF" telethon last Saturday.




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Weird Al "UHF" locations tour 10/19

At the RSUTV site, visit their Online Store to get on a tour hosted by Emily Elliott and the the TTM webmaster. There is a super-special surprise at the end of it. Friday is the last day to sign up.




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Links for "UHF" locations tour

Useful pix and maps for the tour hosted by Emily Elliott and the the TTM webmaster.




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Photos from the "UHF" locations tour

From the TTM Flickr page.




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Video production of the "UHF" locations tour

From the TTM Channel on YouTube.




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Emily's list (of "UHF" videos)

All on the main page today: Emily Elliott's video of the Weird Al UHF tour we co-hosted, that video being featured on Good Day Tulsa, and a "joint" appearance by Al and Emily's arm on KTUL.




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QA with Betty Thompson, KTUL receptionist

Brought to our attention by Hurst Swiggart, a nice story in the Tulsa World.




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"8's The Place" and other promos

Carl Bartholomew ("Uncle Zeb") captured the spirit of the 70s and early 80s in these promos he produced for Channel 8. Campaigns include "The News Guys", "Let Us Be The One", "8's The Place", "Total 8 Tulsa", "It's All For Free" (vs. cable TV), plus the Plenty Scary Movie and a Marilyn Monroe look-alike contest.




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"Time Channel" spoof creator Dave McFadden passes

Joe Winett reports that Dave McFadden, creator of "The Time Channel" spoof, passed away on Friday. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. Dave was also part of "Make Me Smile", a comedy show taped in the basement of the Tulsa Library.




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British Maltese Biker Cross BBQ Apron

British Union Jack Flag Maltese Biker Cross BBQ Apron for those that are into British motorcycles and choppers like Triumph, Norton and BSA - British Union Jack Maltese Biker Maltese Iron Chopper Cross t-shirts, sweatshirts and other cool stuff for British bikers, chopper riders, motorcyclists and fans of British motorcycles and the freedom motorcycling brings. Excellent gift for fans or riders of Triumph, Norton and BSA or custom built choppers and motorcycles.




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Jesus Is My Happiness BBQ Apron

This BBQ Apron can help you share the message of peace, love, hope, and happiness that can only be found in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior - Is Jesus your happiness? Does Jesus make you smile? Does Jesus fill you with happiness? Does having Jesus within you and Jesus' arms around you bring you peace and security? Does the knowledge of Christ in your heart and life bring you joy? Whatever the reason is that Jesus Christ's salvation, love, peace, grace and mercy does for you, you know it is great, warm, wonderful, full of His love and makes you smile. The fish with a smiley face in the middle can mean several things to different people. It can mean "Jesus is my happiness", it can mean "Jesus the hope of glory" or "There is true happiness only through Jesus", "With Jesus, don't worry only be happy". Whatever it is to you, you can help share the message of peace, love and happiness that can only be found in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior with the Christian fish symbol and the classic smiley face in the middle.




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Ace Biker Iron Maltese Cross BBQ Apron

The Ace Biker Iron Maltese Cross BBQ Apron is for bikers, chopper riders, custom bike builders, motorcyclists, motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys the freedom that motorcycling brings - The Playing Card Ace Biker Iron Maltese Cross for bikers, chopper riders, custom bike builders, motorcyclists, motorcycle enthusiasts and anyone else who enjoys the freedom that motorcycling brings




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3D Biohazard Warning Symbol BBQ Apron

3D Biohazard Warning Symbol BBQ Apron - The Industrial 3D Biohazard Warning Symbol is for you if you are potentialy bio-hazzardous to others or a great gift for those that could be potentially bio-dangerous. After all this is the symbol for a biohazard, or a material which represents a threat to cellular materials or living organisms.




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Smiley Face BBQ Apron

Share the warmth and happiness of a friendly smile with all those around you with this Smiley Face BBQ Apron - It's back! The ever popular, the ever lovable, the ever friendly the totally universal smiley face is back once again. Only this time it's in the new and improved wonderful and modern 3d design. Maybe your face isn't always shining with a smile, even if you are smiling inside, but this design will help you share your internal or external smile. People around you and those that see you will more than likely grin and smile back at you as they see the smile that you are sporting on your shirt, coffee cup or other 3d smiley face designed accessory. Share the warmth and happiness of a friendly smile with all those around you directly and indirectly.




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For Amusement Only BBQ Apron

With this BBQ Apron you can proudly announce that you are to be used for amusement purposes only - Are you not to be taken seriously? Are you only to be used for amusement purposes only? Do you know someone that is to be used only for your or someone else's amusement? Then these are for you!




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Anti-Anti BBQ Apron

Show the world that you are Anti-Anti with the Anti-Anti BBQ Apron - Are you against being against? Do you say no on saying no? Are you opposed to being apposed? Then you must be Anti-Anti! Show the world that you say no to no, that you are against being against, that you are opposed to being opposed and most of all that you are Anti-Anti!




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Bikers Have More Fun Than People Do BBQ Apron

Bikers Have More Fun Than People Do BBQ Apron - Bikers Have More Fun Than People Do Mega Cool Shirts, Sweatshirts, Clocks, Stickers, Mugs And More. Excellent gifts for all bikers, chopper riders, motorcyclists, motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of all motorcycles and the freedom motorcycling brings.




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Bowling Therapy BBQ Apron

For Some There's Therapy, For The Rest Of Us There's Bowling BBQ Apron - For some there's therapy, for the rest of us there's bowling. Sometimes the best way escape reality a little bit to relax, unwind, think about life is to head to the bowling alley and knockdown some pins. There's just something about rolling a bowling ball down the lane, hearing the crash of the pins as they plow into each other to release tension and stress.




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Caffeine Molecule BBQ Apron

This BBQ Apron shows that you are proud to be powered by the caffeine molecule trimethylxanthine also known by its chemical formula of C8H10N4O2. - Yes, it's true; caffeine makes the world go around. Whether it’s in coffee, soda, energy drink or whatever, it seems that caffeine keeps everything going. If you are one of those people (or knows someone that is) that gets their energy and staying power from the caffeine molecule trimethylxanthine also known by its chemical formula of C8H10N4O2 then you need this 3d design of the caffeine molecule structure.




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Canadian Biker Cross BBQ Apron

BBQ Apron Featuring the Canadian Flag Biker Maltese Iron Chopper Cross - A maltese biker cross made from the Canadian flag for those bikers, chopper riders and motorcylists that are proud to be from Canada as they ride their motorcycles, scooters, choppers and bikes not only in Canada, but around the world. Makes an excellent gift for anyone that is from Canada, is Canadian and loves the freedom that can only be found on two wheels.




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Chocolate Therapy BBQ Apron

This BBQ Apron will help you proclaim that chocolate is much better than therapy. Nothing may be better than the sweet sensation of creamy, rich and delicious chocolate melting in your mouth. - Mmmmm... Chocolate... for some there's therapy, for the rest of us there's chocolate. Yes, sometimes there is nothing like enjoying the sweet sensation of creamy, rich and delicious chocolate melting in your mouth to relieve stress, help relax, and sooth the soul. Sometimes it doesn't seem to matter if it is dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, extra-sweet chocolate or malted chocolate in bars, kisses, drops or chips. Yes, it is very true, when things get tough or stressful, "For Some There's Therapy. For The Rest Of Us, There's Chocolate".




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Christian Maltese Biker Cross BBQ Apron

BBQ Apron with the Christian biker maltese iron cross shows your faith in Christianity while showing your love of motorcycles and the freedom that both Jesus and motorcycling brings - The Christian biker maltese iron cross style cross will help you show the world your faith and belief in Christianity and at the same time show your love for motorcycles and the freedom that both Jesus Christ and motorcycling brings. Excellent gift for Christian motorcyclists, bikers, motorcyclists, motorcycle riders, and anyone else that believes in Christianity and likes Harley Davidsons, Triumphs or any other motorcycle, choppers.




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DANGER: HOT! BBQ Apron

Label yourself or someone you know with the DANGER: HOT 3D Industrial Metal Style Sign BBQ Apron to alert others to how hot you are or they are - Are you hot? Are you so hot, that you are dangerously hot? Maybe you are so dangerously hot that you deserve your own warning sign to alert others to how hot you are. On the other hand... Do you know someone that is hot? Do you know someone that is so extremely hot that they are dangerously hot? Maybe you know that they are so hot that you would like to give them their own danger warning sign to show them how hot you think they are.




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Danger: Flammable Gas BBQ Apron

This DANGER: Flammable Gas BBQ Apron will help give a clear warning to all and get some laughs in return - Give everyone a clear warning of impending the impending possible danger of flammable gas and get many laughs in return with these "DANGER: Flammable Gas" Industrial 3D Metal Style Danger Sign items. They also make an excellent gag gift!




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For Rent Sign BBQ Apron

Announce that either you or your BBQ apron is now available for rent, hire or to be used temporarily (for a fee of course) for whatever occasion or event - Are you available for rent, hire, to be used temporarily (for a fee of course) for whatever occasion or event? Or, maybe you are just after making a couple extra bucks and it really isn’t you for rent, but it’s your shirt, coffee cup or mouse pad that is for rent.




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For Sale Sign BBQ Apron

Announce that either you, your BBQ apron or both are now available for for sale, to be had, owned or used permanently. - Are you available for sale, to be had, owned or used permanently (for a fee of course)? Or, maybe you are just after making a couple extra bucks and it really isn’t you for rent, but it's your shirt, coffee cup or mouse pad that is for sale, to be had, owned or used permanently.




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I Feel Much Better BBQ Apron

Proudly announce to the world, "I Feel Much Better, Since I Gave Up Hope" with this BBQ Apron - Are you tired of looking forward to things only to have plans fall apart? Do you try to see the bright side of life, only to see even darker clouds? As you attempt to get closer to your dreams and desires, do they seem to get farther away? Whenever you anticipate something good to happen, do you get crushed in the end? Then maybe you will feel better if you just gave up hope and be able to proudly announce to the world, "I Feel Much Better, Since I Gave Up Hope". Think about it, it may be the only way to go, without hope, there is no more let downs or disappointments. After giving up hope you will feel better, because there will no longer be any expectations for anything good to happen, so everything will be either good or business as usual.




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Golf Therapy BBQ Apron

This BBQ Apron proclaims that for you, playing golf is so much better and heathier than visiting with any kind of therapist - It's very true; sometimes the best way to work things out mentally is to get out on the golf course for a few hours and wack that little white ball for a few hours. There is just something about getting out in the open, breathing in the fresh air and going for a walk along the 18 holes of a beautiful golf course focusing your mind and energy on hitting that great next shot to clear your mind of other distractions and problems of life. It is amazing how solutions to some of life's problems can just appear to you when you get your mind off of them when you can step away from them and concentrate in a relaxing way to other things, like playing a round of golf. No matter how well you play, "For some there's therapy, for the rest of us there's golf".




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Handle With Care Warning BBQ Apron

WARNING: Handle With Care BBQ Apron - WARNING: Handle With Care 3D Industrial Metal Style Sign Coffee Cups, T-Shirts, SweatShirts, Mousepads and MORE!




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I'm Not Old, I'm Retro BBQ Apron

With this BBQ Apron, you can declare to your self that you are stylish, hip, cool, youthful and comfortable with whom you are by saying, "I am Not Old... I'm... Retro". - I am not old! I am Retro! Do you think you are old? Have you ever felt old? Just remember, you are only as old as you feel, you are only old if you let yourself feel old. Nowadays, with retro styles, retro attitudes and all things of the past being very hip, cool and popular, it is even easier not to feel old and not be old. Now is your chance to declare to yourself and to the world that you are not old. Declare to your self that you are stylish, hip, cool and comfortable with whom you are by saying, "I am Not Old... I'm... Retro". After all, you are not old, you are retro!




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Jesus Therapy BBQ Apron

With this BBQ Apron you can share with the world that Jesus Christ is your therapist, He is better than any therapy that has ever existed, He is your healer, your counselor, and your guide. - For some there's therapy, for the rest of us there's Jesus. Trusting, believing and following Jesus Christ is better than anything that any therapist can do. When we allow Jesus to be our guide, our counselor, and friend we know that all things through Him will be full of peace, love, happiness and genuine satisfaction because it will be right. The personal pressure it takes off our shoulders is awesome when we trust in Jesus, because we no longer have to worry about doing anything, except believe in Him and His promises and allow Him to work out everything else. It is an awesome and wonderful feeling to allow Christ to be our therapist, counselor and guide by just asking Him how we should be and seeking His advice in the Bible. Everything else is up to Him to do, it doesn't get much better than that! And to think that His love, His advice, His salvation, His healing is all completely free, all we need to do is ask for it and believe in Him.




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No Evil, No Fun BBQ Apron

This BBQ Apron announces that there just isn't any fun in not seeing any evil, hearing any evil or speaking any evil. - See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil? Where is the fun in that? Evil or not, you have got to have some kind of fun sometime. Ok, maybe fun doesn't have to be evil, but sometimes being a little bit evil or sarcastic can be fun.




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American Maltese Cross BBQ Apron

Old Glory Maltese Biker Chopper Cross BBQ Apron for American bikers, chopper riders and motorcylists - American Old Glory Maltese Biker Maltese Iron Chopper Cross t-shirts, sweatshirts and other mega cool stuff for American bikers, chopper riders, motorcyclists and fans of American motorcycles and the freedom motorcycling brings. Excellent gift for fans or riders of Harley-Davidson, Indian, Buell, Boss Hoss, Victory, American Ironhorse, Big Dog, Titan or custom built choppers and motorcycles.




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No, Nein, Non, Nyet, Nope BBQ Apron

Just like the BBQ Apron says, "No!". I said no and that's all there is to it. End of discussion, No, and that's final. - No! Whatever it is, no. No, as in no way, forget about it, not going to happen. I said, no. No, and that’s final. It doesn’t matter what it is you want, no. When I say no, I mean no! I don’t care what you think you need, no. Don’t even bother to ask, because the answer is no. I don’t even care what the question is, the answer is no. No, Nadda, Nein, Non, Nyet, No Way, Not a chance, Forget about it, Don’t even think about it, Never, Not now, Not ever. No means no. And, not only no, but heck no!




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Does not play well with others BBQ Apron

WARNING: Does not play well with others 3D industrial metal style sign bbq apron - "WARNING: Does not play well with others" 3D industrial metal style sign for those who may have a chip on their shoulder, an attitude problem, or just want to be alone.




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Contents Under Pressure BBQ Apron

WARNING: Contents Under Pressure BBQ Apron - Maybe either you or someone you know is under constant stress, pressure or suffers form anxiety attacks and needs to let everyone else around know that they could be approaching a bit of a dangerous situation if messed with too much. The "WARNING: Contents Under Pressure" 3d industrial metal style caution danger sign could be the notice that either you or that someone else in your life needs.




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Do Not Operate Warning BBQ Apron

WARNING: Do Not Operate Without Proper Protection BBQ Apron - "WARNING: Do Not Operate Without Proper Protection" 3D Industrial Metal Style Caution Danger Sign Shirts, T-Shirts, Coffee Cups and More!




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3D Radioactive Symbol BBQ Apron

3D Radioactive Symbol BBQ Apron - 3D Radioactive Symbol Mega Cool Shirts, Sweatshirts, Clocks, Stickers, Mugs And More




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Read Instructions First BBQ Apron

WARNING: Read Instructions Before Operating BBQ Apron - WARNING: Read Instructions Before Operating 3D Industrial Metal Style Sign Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee Cups, Mousepads and MORE!




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Shopping Therapy BBQ Apron

This BBQ Apron will help you tell the world that shopping is much better than therapy. Nothing may be more satisfying for the mind and soul than a few hours or an entire day shopping. - Are you a shop-aholic? Is shopping one of your favorite things to do? Is hopping a hobby for you? Maybe you are the kind of person that shopping helps sooth your mind and soul. Maybe you feel so much better after a day or even a couple hours of shopping whether it is visiting your favorite store, going to the mall or even shopping online. If any of these statements ring true for you then you need to get a “For Some There's Therapy, For The Rest Of Us There's Shopping” shirt, mousepad or coffee cup. Spread the word that shopping is much better than therapy.




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No Longer A Danger To Society BBQ Apron

The No Longer A Danger To Society BBQ Apron will help you reassure the world that you are No Longer A Danger To Society - Are you reformed? Are you no longer a threat or danger to society? Are you now a person that is safe for society, maybe an asset to society? Whatever the case may be, make sure the entire world knows that you are "No Longer A Danger To Society".




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Evil Genius BBQ Apron

With the Evil Genius BBQ Apron you will be letting everyone know that not only are you super intelligent, but you have a brain, and you're not afraid to use it! - Are you smart? Are you a genius? Have you made plans to try to take over the world? Would you like to try to rule the universe? Is global domination your goal? Do you long for evil minions? Do you have a brain, and you're not afraid to use it? If you answered yes (or even maybe) to any of the above questions, then the Evil Genius design is for you. It also makes an excellent gift for anyone else you may know that is ingenious with a slight hint of crafty mischievousness or arrogance about them.