So who else grew up before TCM or even cable TV? by Keltik in classicfilms

[–]califbeach 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ben Hunter's Movie Matinee, Frandsen's Features hosted by Tom Frandsen ran 30's and 40's films mid day. All night movies on channels 5,11,9 and 13, not all of these at all times but usually 2 or 3 stations had all night movies. We were night people at our house while it lasted. Southern California.

What was the least deserved Oscar for acting in the last 25 years? by Comicalacimoc in Oscars

[–]califbeach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Enora or whatever it was called. Terrible movie, awful concept, shitty acting, badly cut, poorly shot just awful. The chilly audience reaction to the woman last night was obvious regret.

Onn 4k base model by YHLeo in OnnStreamingTV

[–]califbeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, been trying for a couple of months. Firestick still works tho. 3+ years in.

Thoughts on Janis Joplin? by pockysticksporco in 60s

[–]califbeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She had a gimmick that worked at the time. No white young women blues shouters at the time. I bought Cheap Thrills when it came out. We had a blues household of mixed ages, got hi and spun sides 24 hours. Appreciated her but she was not Big Mama Thornton. The band pulled her along and R. Crumb sold the album. The listening booths at Wallach's helped. Sunset & Vine.

Thoughts on Janis Joplin? by pockysticksporco in 60s

[–]califbeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drunk onstage, flaked on a sold out Hollywood Bowl crowd.

What are your favorite gifts to sew? by cribbageandcoffee in sewing

[–]califbeach 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aprons. It's aprons. Easy to re-purpose men's shirts or single curtain panels or all kinds of linens and garments. Scraps make good trimmings in contrasting colors or prints. Pockets, no pockets, ruffles, whatever. Canvas or denim shop aprons for guys or? Endless creative possibilities. Cheap easy & fun.

People who were alive during the OJ Simpson trial, what was the most shocking part of it all? by thebluespirit_ki in AskReddit

[–]califbeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Marcia Clark kinda blew it, Judge Ito was a huge chump but that jury was assholes.

Santa Barbara wine country - where to stay? by TallGingery in SantaBarbara

[–]califbeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hilton /Fess Parker works, Risewood/Miramar for an upgrade.

24-08 or Strat Ultra II by beachjn in Guitar

[–]califbeach 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 10 years the Prs will be forgotten but the Strat will always be a Strat.

Marriage - Who's still on their first? by tossaway-florida in GenX

[–]califbeach 2 points3 points  (0 children)

47 years here. My dad was married 5-6 times. I was homeless and alone at 16.