Home Movies on VCR Commercial 1978 thecelebratedmisterk 2013-07-20 | In 1978, the idea that you could watch Hollywood movies in your home any time you wanted was quite the technological advance. Here is a commercial for just that technology.
Semi-Tough Trailer (1977) thecelebratedmisterk 2024-09-30 | Burt Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson and Jill Clayburgh starred in the film adaptation of Dan Jenkins' ribald pro football book, "Semi-Tough." The 1977 film grossed $37M against a budget of just under $6M. Kris Kristofferson, who played wide receiver Marvin "Shake" Tiller in the film, passed away on Sept. 28, 2024.
COLOR! AAFC 1st Game (Browns-Seahawks) 9/6/1946 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-09-07 | The Cleveland Browns played the first game in the history of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) on Sept. 6, 1946 against the Miami Seahawks. In front of a pro record crowd of 60,135, the Browns swamped Miami, 44-0. This 78-year-old footage has been enhanced a bit and colorized for your enjoyment.
New Years Day Bowl Games, 1987 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-31 | Remember back in the day when there were only a handful of college football games on New Year's Day? There were only 18 games in the entire bowl season in 1986, and just five on January 1, 1987 when this WUFT-TV sportscast ran them down.
NASL Soccer: San Antonio Scorpions at NY Cosmos 8/24/2013 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-30 | The SNY broadcast of a (modern) North American Soccer League match between the San Antonio Scorpions and New York Cosmos, played on Aug. 24, 2013 at Hofstra Stadium in Hempstead, NY.This was the Cosmos' second home match in the brand's return from more than 25 years in mothballs. They were last seen ticketed to play in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA), a ramshackle third-division outfit, but it remains to be seen if they actually will return. The Scorpions, meanwhile, had a terrible 2013 before rebounding to win the NASL title in 2014. They then folded after the 2015 season.
Norm Macdonald on Ben Roethlisberger #shorts #comedy #norm #steelers #sportsshow thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-29 | The late, great Norm Macdonald riffed on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in this clip from the short-lived 2011 Comedy Central program, “Sports Show With Norm Macdonald.”
Ready for Retro? #shorts #soccer #misl #80s #retro #rewind thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-28 | A little side project coming this fall. Be sure and subscribe so you’re ready for Soccer Rewind.
Nice indoor soccer goal! Like & subscribe for more. #shorts #golazo #indoorsoccer #cisl thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-27 | Chris Scotti of the Portland Pride scored this sweet indoor soccer goal in a Continental Indoor Soccer League match on June 6, 1996 against the Seattle SeaDogs. If you like vintage indoor soccer, this channel is for you!
Nike Commercial Tag thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-26 | A longform commercial for Nike featuring a very involved game of tag.
It’s a Living #montypython #gameshowhost #shorts #comedy thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-25 | Those are the rules, let’s play our game!
Ray Perkins Named Bucs Head Coach 12/31/1986 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-24 | Ray Perkins being named the third head coach in Tampa Bay Buccaneers' history was the lead story of this WUFT-TV sportscast on Dec. 31, 1986. That's right, folks, we're going way back into the archives, all the way to college, for this News 5 5:30 p.m. sports segment, which also included bowl game scores and highlights and NFL news.
Classic USL: Miami at Puerto Rico 9/8/2006 (Romario and Zinho) thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-23 | Brazilian Legends Romario and Zinho feature for Miami FC in this Fox Soccer Channel broadcast of a USL First Division match played on Sept. 8, 2006 at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico against the homestanding Puerto Rico Islanders. Puerto Rico entered this weekend late in the season in need of four points to reach the playoffs and in front of 8,593 fans, they produced an exciting match.
Norm Macdonald on Khloe & Lamar #shorts #comedy #norm #khloekardashian #sportsshow thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-22 | The late, great Norm Macdonald riffed on the reality show featuring Khloe Kardashian and her then-husband, Lamar Odom, in this clip from the short-lived 2011 Comedy Central program, “Sports Show With Norm Macdonald.”
Bob & Doug McKenzie for Molson (1997 Commercial) thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-21 | Canadian brothers Bob and Doug McKenzie (comedians Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas) were icons of the 1980s, but made a comeback to sell Molson beer in this 1997 spot.
Live every week like it’s shark week. #shorts #sharks #toronto thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-20 | Sleek denizen of the deep at Ripley’s Aquarium in Toronto.
Kenner Motors Grand Opening, 1988 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-19 | A local television commercial for a car dealer, Kenner Motors, in Tallahassee, Fla. in 1988.
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but… #shorts #thoughts #doyouknow thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-18 | ...
Thomasville vs. Colquitt County Football, 1987 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-17 | The high school football season got underway in South Georgia and North Florida on Sept. 4, 1987 and WCTV-TV’s featured game matched Thomasville’s Bulldogs against the Colquitt County Packers. Highlights of that game and scores of other action were the lead on the 11 p.m. sportscast. Did you play for Thomasville or Colquitt County? Let me know in the comments!
Classic USL: Minnesota at Miami 5/18/2007 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-16 | The Fox Soccer Channel broadcast of a USL First Division match between the Minnesota Thunder and Miami FC, played on May 18, 2007 at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Fla. The Thunder didn't survive the split between the USL and the Team Owners Association (TOA) and went out of business in late 2009. Miami FC became the Fort Lauderdale Strikers before folding after the 2016 season. (And they should not be confused with the current USL Championship Team called The Miami FC.)
Norm Macdonald on Special Olympics #shorts #comedy #norm #sportshow thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-15 | The late, great Norm Macdonald riffed on New Jersey in this clip from the short-lived 2011 Comedy Central program, “Sports Show With Norm Macdonald.”
Alfred Jenkins for the United Way, 1978 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-14 | Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Alfred Jenkins headlined this 1978 public service announcement for the United Way. Back in the 70s, a player from each NFL team appeared in a spot for the United Way that would air during a game involving his team. (Admittedly, we might look differently at an African-American NFL player spotlighting a Confederate monument in 2024, but 1978 was a different time.)
A Dog’s Life #shorts #dogs #chihuahua #cutedogs thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-13 | My dog loves a belly rub. How about yours?
The Dashing Alex Trebek thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-12 | A promo for the syndicated game show "Jeopardy" and its suave, debonair host, Alex Trebek, from WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Fla. in 1987.
Classic ESPN Sportscenter: 11/29/1996 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-11 | What did ESPN Sportscenter look like back in the day? Find out in this retro edition of the World Wide Leader's flagship sports news program from Nov. 29, 1996. Brett Haber and Larry Biel smarm their way through this one-hour show, which includes:College football highlights (Nebraska/Colorado and Texas/Texas A&M)NBA highlights (Lakers/Pistons, Sun/Sonics, Jazz Clippers and Nuggets/Timberwolves)College basketball highlights (Indiana/Duke and Wake Forest/Davidson)There's also hockey highlights and scores, more college basketball and football, and the requisite pimping of programming coming up on ESPN. (And the original commercials are included, so that's worth a watch, too.)
Miami beats FSU in a Classic thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-10 | Highlights of a classic college football game between Miami and Florida State on the 6 p.m. sportscast on WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Fla. on Oct. 3, 1987. Plus, more scores and highlights from the day in sports.
Classic USL: 2003 PDL Final thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-09 | The Fox Sports World broadcast of the Premier Development League championship match between the Cape Cod (Mass.) Crusaders and Chicago Fire Reserves, played Aug. 9, 2003 in Naperville, Ill. The Crusaders ceased to be after the 2008 season, while the Fire Reserves played until 2016.
Norm Macdonald on Michael Jordan’s mustache #shorts #comedy #norm #sportsshow #jordan thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-08 | The late, great Norm Macdonald riffed on Michael Jordan’s unfortunate choice in facial hair in this clip from the short-lived 2011 Comedy Central program, “Sports Show With Norm Macdonald.”
Don Larsen Perfect Game AI-Enhanced & Colorized thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-07 | Colorized and AI-enhanced highlights of the fifth game of the 1956 World Series and Don Larsen's perfect game for the New York Yankees, with the radio call included. (You can hear Vin Scully as well as Bob Wolff.)See other AI-enhanced vintage baseball clips on this channel!
Tiny Chihuahua vs. Huge Bear #shorts #dogs #chihuahua #cute #bear thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-06 | The first time my dog encountered a huge stuffed teddy bear.
Vanna White Sparkles in Wheel of Fortune Promo, 1987 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-05 | A 1987 promo for the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune, featuring Pat Sajak and the ever-popular Vanna White.
Arena Football: ArenaBowl 1993 (Tampa Bay at Detroit) thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-04 | The original ESPN broadcast of ArenaBowl 1993, the Arena Football League's seventh championship game, between the Tampa Bay Storm and the Detroit Drive, played Aug. 21, 1993 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit.
Local QB Mulls College Options thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-03 | Naples (Fla.) Barron Collier High School quarterback Terry Dean was considering where to play college football when he appeared on WINK-TV’s 6 p.m. newscast on Dec. 22, 1989.
Classic USL: Los Angeles at Wilmington 8/5/2011 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-02 | The Fox Soccer broadcast of a USL Pro match between the Los Angeles Blues and Wilmington Hammerheads, played at Legion Sports Complex in Wilmington, NC on August 5, 2011. The Blues are now the Orange County Soccer Club of the USL Championship, while the Hammerheads played 20 seasons in various USL leagues (pro and amateur) before folding for good after the 2017 campaign.
Norm Macdonald on Jets QB Mark Sanchez #shorts #comedy #norm #sportsshow #jets thecelebratedmisterk 2024-08-01 | The late, great Norm Macdonald riffed on New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in this clip from the short-lived 2011 Comedy Central program, “Sports Show With Norm Macdonald.”
1992 Florida State Football Preseason Show (WCTV) thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-31 | A brilliant season preview show from another election year, 32 years ago, as the Florida State Seminoles prepared to claim a trip to the White House. (They were named Sagarin national champions back in the days before the CFP and even the BCS, after an 11-1 season marred only by a missed field goal in a loss to Miami.)WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Fla. concocted this very creative look at the upcoming season.
Holiday Inn Commercial - Room Service thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-30 | Another wonderful commercial from Holiday Inn's "Mark" campaign from the turn of the 21st century, featuring slacker "Mark" (Lincoln, Neb. comedian Ross Brockley) poaching someone's leftover room service tray.
Classic USL: 2010 PDL Final thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-29 | The Fox Soccer broadcast of the Premier Development League's 2010 championship match, played in Portland, Ore. between the Thunder Bay (Ont.) Chill and the Portland Timbers U23s. The PDL is now USL League Two. Thunder Bay is still a thriving club, now in its 25th year. Portland is now Capital FC Atletico and has no affiliation with the Timbers organization.
Broadcast Open: Minnesota Thunder vs. Montreal Impact, 7/15/2005 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-28 | The opening segment from the Fox Soccer Channel broadcast of a USL First Division match between the Minnesota Thunder and Montreal Impact, played on July 15, 2005 in St. Paul, Minn. Art Kramer and I sweated half to death on an incredibly hot day on the turf and then drove back to Milwaukee and on to Chicago overnight.
Classic USL Pro: Rochester at Orlando, 7/16/2011 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-27 | (Most of, see below) the Fox Soccer broadcast of a USL Pro match between the Rochester Rhinos and Orlando City SC, played on July 16, 2011 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. The game was suspended in the 66th minute by lightning, which knocked our broadcast off the air. After a 90-minute delay, the game resumed and finished, but our broadcast never did. As a result, there is nothing past minute 66 on this video. (Spoiler alert: the score did not change after the resumption.)Rochester is no more, sadly, having folded for good in early 2023. Orlando joined Major League Soccer after dominating USL Pro in its early years after moving from Austin, Tex.
Adidas Soccer commercial 2005 - Beckham, Henry, Ballack thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-26 | A commercial for adidas soccer from 2005, featuring international stars like David Beckham, Thierry Henry and Michael Ballack, among others.
Deion Sanders signs with New York Yankees, 1988 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-25 | While Deion Sanders was still a college football player at Florida State, he signed with the New York Yankees to start his pro baseball career. This is the story of his first day, as chronicled by WINK-TV in Fort Myers, Fla.
WCTV-TV New Transmitter Promo, 1987 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-24 | A 1987 promo for WCTV-TV's new transmitter and a shoutout to Moultrie, Ga., a town of about 15,000 people in Southwest Georgia that is part of WCTV's coverage area.
Remember the McDonalds Cheddar Melt? thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-23 | A rare historical item from the McDonald’s menu, the Cheddar Meltburger, is the subject of this 1988 commercial.The Quarter Pounder with grilled onions, teriyaki sauce and cheddar cheese sauce on a rye bun was introduced in 1988 and disappeared quickly. Save a brief revival in 2004, it has not been seen since.
Southeast Georgia Health System Commercial - CEO thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-22 | A 2002 commercial for the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick, Ga. featuring the hospital's CEO, Gary Colberg. Colberg resigned in 2015.
The Kings Movie Promo, 1988 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-21 | A promo for WCTV-TV's "The Kings Movie" from 1987, promoting the showing of a 1979 film called "Torn Between Two Lovers," starring Lee Remick. Joseph Bologna and George Peppard. It aired in the wee hours of Saturday morning, Jan. 23, 1988.
USL Pro: Charlotte at Charleston, Aug. 12, 2011 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-20 | The Fox Soccer broadcast of a USL Pro match between the Charlotte Eagles and Charleston Battery, played on August 12, 2011 at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, SC. Along with the Richmond Kickers, the Battery is the longest-running pro outdoor soccer club in America, having first played in 1993. (There are other clubs that carry the legacy brands of clubs founded earlier, but they are spiritual, not direct, descendants.) Both the Battery and Eagles have bounced up and down between the various divisions of the USL pyramid. Charlotte is now a USL League Two (amateur) side, while Charleston plays in the USL Championship.
Classic Sportscasters: John Hammes, WBBH-TV, 12/28/1989 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-19 | The late sportscast on WBBH-TV in Fort Myers, Fla. on Dec. 28, 1989, with John Hammes. Included are highlights from the All-American and Liberty Bowls, high school, college and pro basketball, and baseball news.
WCTV-TV 11 p.m. Sports, 12/2/1987 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-18 | The late sportscast on WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Fla. on Dec. 2, 1987. Included are stories on Florida State basketball and football, NBA scores and highlights, and Tallahassee's Godby High looking for a second straight state championship.
WCTV-TV Good Morning Show Promo, 1987 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-17 | Small-market TV at its finest in this 1987 promo for The Good Morning Show on WCTV-TV in Tallahassee, Fla. The show was legendary in North Florida for years. (And it was the first show I appeared on in my first gig out of college.)
“The Ideal Woman - Lynx Body Spray Commercial thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-16 | A European commercial for Lynx Body Spray (known as Axe in the US) featuring what men who use such a product would imagine the ideal woman would be.
Lely High Wins State Title, 1989 thecelebratedmisterk 2024-07-15 | With lefty Doug Brennan throwing an unreal 233 pitches in just over 24 hours, the (Naples, Fla.) Lely High School Trojans won the Class AAA Florida state championship on May 13, 1989. Brennan won both the semifinal on Friday and the final on Saturday. He threw 141 pitches in a complete game semifinal win over Niceville, then came back the next day to pitch five more innings in Lely's 8-6 win over Tampa Plant in the final. Brennan finished 19-6 as a senior and went on to play baseball at the University of Florida.
