The Muppet Show was de rigueur for a lot of people in the seventies and eighties, and over forty years later it still holds up wonderfully well. For those who haven't seen it, it was a variety show with songs, dances, recurring sketches, and wall-to-wall schtick, including box seat commentary from perennial hecklers Stanley and Waldorf. … Continue reading Announcing the Great Muppet Guest Star Caper!
Shamedown #11: Happy-Go-Lucky
We've almost made it to December, all! As always, if anyone is arriving late and wants to know what a Shamedown is, the details can be found here. Past Shamedowns can be found here. Now, on with the show... Ah, the mistaken identity trope. And the amnesia trope. And the lookalike trope. And the espionage … Continue reading Shamedown #11: Happy-Go-Lucky
My Top Twelve “Gilmore Girls” Episodes
*click* Those of you who have been reading Taking Up Room for any amount of time all know I do at least one Gilmore Girls post every November, and this has been going on for about as long as the blog has been around. Why November? I don't know. I'm thinking it's because that's the month … Continue reading My Top Twelve “Gilmore Girls” Episodes
The Fake Teenager Festivus: Wrapup
We have come to the end of the blogathon, everyone, and it's been a fun one! I hope you all have enjoyed yourselves. I'm still working through all your great posts, and so far one of the things that sticks out is the variety. We've got good movies, not-so-good movies, comedies, TV shows, silents, sci-fi. … Continue reading The Fake Teenager Festivus: Wrapup
Day Three of the Fake Teenager Festivus
It's the third and last day of our Fake Teenager Festivus, y'all, and I hope everyone's enjoying what we've seen so far. As usual, keep sending me your great entries and I'll add them to this post whenever possible. And of course, for those who are just now joining us, Days One and Two can … Continue reading Day Three of the Fake Teenager Festivus
The (Fake) Teen Agers
I don't know about anyone else, but I used to look through my parents' high school yearbooks and think how old everyone looked. Not like teenagers exactly but full-fledged adults. Must have been the clothes. At least they were actual teenagers in high school, unlike the cast of the 1946 film, High School Hero. This movie...well, it's … Continue reading The (Fake) Teen Agers
Day Two of the Fake Teenager Festivus
We're back for Day Two, all! Hope everyone's been enjoying our event so far. Plus it's now the weekend, plus some of us are just starting Thanksgiving vacation (woo hoo!), so the odds are good we all feel pretty relaxed, right? If anyone's just joining us, Day One's entries can be found here. And now, … Continue reading Day Two of the Fake Teenager Festivus
Andy Hardy Grows Up (Again)
Here we go... There were sixteen Andy Hardy movies made between 1936 and 1958. They were relatively cheap and quick to shoot, audiences loved them, and they were a lot of fun. They were also a way to showcase up-and-coming young actresses such as Judy Garland, Donna Reed and Esther Williams. One of 1941's Hardy … Continue reading Andy Hardy Grows Up (Again)
The Fake Teenager Festivus Has Arrived
It's here, guys! Are you ready for this? I sure am. Of course, if anyone is just discovering our Festivus and would like to join in can find the details here. As for the rest of you, you all know the drill: Send me your posts throughout today and the weekend and I'll be updating … Continue reading The Fake Teenager Festivus Has Arrived
Announcing the Fifth So Bad It’s Good Blogathon!
Yep, it's that time again, guys. *insert evil laughter here* It's hard to believe the So Bad It's Good Blogathon is coming back for its fifth consecutive year. They say time flies when you're having fun, but it also flies when you're groaning and flinching, preferably from the ludicrous monstrosity inhabiting your screen. For those … Continue reading Announcing the Fifth So Bad It’s Good Blogathon!
During World War Two: Any Bonds Today?
We all know that during the war bond sales were huge. Reminders to buy war bonds were literally everywhere from magazines to ads to the ending credits of movies to billboards. My hometown paper used the words, "Buy War Bonds" so often that it was practically a design element. Anything that could carry text was … Continue reading During World War Two: Any Bonds Today?
That Show About Nothing
The legendary Seinfeld made its debut over thirty years ago. Mind-boggling, isn't it? I don't think I have to tell anyone that the show is part of our vernacular to this day, right up there with The Princess Bride and The Wizard of Oz. Even if you don't watch the show, if you've ever used, for instance, the phrase, … Continue reading That Show About Nothing
One Week Until the Fake Teenager Festivus
Seven days left, all, until our Festivus commences. Are you ready? I know I sure am--it's gonna be fun. Thanks to everyone who's joined our growing list of contributors! As usual, if anyone would like to join us, feel free to leave a comment here or on the announcement post, which can be found here. … Continue reading One Week Until the Fake Teenager Festivus
Stage To Screen: Peter Pan
Who's up for a trip to Neverland? I know I could sure use one. J.M. Barrie's immortal story has been delighting children and children at heart for over a century with its joyful, sparky melée of pirates, mermaids, Lost Boys, Native Americans (although the story calls them Indians), happy thoughts, fairies, and of course, the … Continue reading Stage To Screen: Peter Pan
Taking Up Room 