Hello, gang! Matt goes to NYC, Drew goes to college, Wacko Jacko, TV's worse shows and Miss Piggy a cannibal? Shall we begin?

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THIS WEEK'S ISSUE
Thanks, Matt, for the thought provoking tale of your trip to NYC and "ground zero." During my years in Baltimore, I bet I visited the Big Apple at least 50 times. It soon became one of my favorite cities. I haven't ventured back since September 11, and don't really know how I'll feel when I do. I, too, have stood at the base of the WTC and gazed upwards at it's majesty. I think it is a testament to Matt's faith that when he now gazes at the New York skyline he can still see the towers looming over the city. I hope that when I make my return to the city that never sleeps that I will be able to do the same.

Best of luck, Drew, on all of your future endeavors. It has been an honor sharing a page with you. I hope you find the time in your busy schedule to keep us all at PCR up to date with your activities.

I've caught episodes of both "American Idol" and "30 Seconds to Fame" and I must say that, while I hated "Idol," I truly enjoyed "30 Seconds." While similar in tone to "The Gong Show," many of the participants truly have a talent. This weeks big winner, an Aretha Franklin wanna be, "blew the roof off the sucker," as Bootsy Collins would say. I found "American Idol" to be an insult to anyone, myself included, who has ever aspired to be a performer. Putting the very irritating English judge Simon on the panel is a joke. It appears his only job is to insult these kids. And I hate it when he says that they won't go anywhere because they don't have the "look." What the hell is that? I remember when all you needed was talent to succeed. And poor Paula Abdul! She tries to be so consoling to those that Simon offends, but it just isn't working. She needs to call the Lakers and see if she can get her old job back.

WHO'S BAD? YOU ARE!
In reference to last week's letter to the editor regarding Michael Jackson (PCR #120, scroll down---N), it seems the gloved one is once again biting the hand that feeds him. Jackson, who wrote a song entitled "What More Can I Give," shortly after September 11 and enlisted such all star talents as Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Reba McEntire to record it, now blames Sony Music for not releasing the song because the record producer, Marc Shaffel, is a gay porn director! Which was news to Sony. Rumor is that Jackson's OWN advisors pulled the single after learning of Shaffel's background. Jackson still blames Sony for his latest album, "Invincible," ONLY selling 6 million copies world wide (about 2 million here in the states). Hey, Michael, did you ever think that maybe no one bought your album because it sucked? I listened to a couple tracks and that's the reason I didn't buy it. And wake up already! The sooner you learn that you will NEVER reach the heights of "Thriller" again, the better off you'll be.

A CANNIBAL..........MOI?
Anyone else unnerved at the recent commercials Denny's is running advertising their Grand Slam breakfast? Something about Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy extolling the virtues of the restaurant favorite that just doesn't seem right. And isn't it odd that Miss Piggy is pushing a meal that contains BOTH bacon and sausage??

THAT JUST SUCKS
TV Guide has released it's list of the worst television shows of all time (I smell a PCR challenge here, boss). Here they are, in reverse order:

   10. Hee Haw Honeys: I didn't even know this show existed.
   9. You're in the Picture: an early 60's show on CBS.
   8. Cop Rock: one of the few misfires Steven Bochco has had.
   7. AfterMASH: what a way to give a black eye to one of the greatest show of all time. Did anyone even care what happened to Klinger after the war? Obviously not!
   6. Celebrity Boxing: gosh, I enjoyed watching Tonya Harding beat the shit out of Paula Jones. I'm sure President Clinton did, too.
   5. Hogan's Heroes: funny Nazi's. How could you go wrong? Werner Klemperrer did win several Emmys for his efforts, though.
   4. The Brady Bunch Hour: when Eve Plumb would rather play teenage hookers then Jan Brady, you know your show has to suck. Special dishonorable mention for Robert Reed's off-key singing and flat-footed hoofing.
   3. The XFL: what happens when you combine the "sport" of wrestling with football? Who knows, nobody watched.
   2. My Mother the Car: Jerry Van Dyke and the voice of Anne Southern. Nuff said!
   And the worse show of all time....(drum roll, please)
   1. The Jerry Springer Show! If you can't get enough of cheating spouses, men who love horses and why your teenage daughter dresses like a whore, then this is the show for you. Thank goodness most of us can.
(Great list and I have seen them all, except XFL--but I could smell it when it was on down the street. I do beg to differ a little with TV Guide on "Hogan's Heroes"--there were plenty of other more worthy contenders for its spot ("The Montefuscos" and "Lotsa Luck" spring to mind). I always thought "My Mother The Car" took WAY too much grief for its efforts. I actually enjoyed the show the one season it was on!---Nolan)

Well, that's it for this week. Be safe and go see a movie, preferably one with spiders! Corey can use the cash! See ya!