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Mademoiselle (1966)

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Katy Manning, in her second screen role (see her first here), as Julia Dungarvon - full-time typist, part-time coffee shop waitress, and member of more than one love triangle - in Man at the Top: The Prime of Life (1.4, Thames, 1971)

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Keith Harings Mural "Crack is Wack" - Citykids celebrate Manhattan CTR, 14 October 1995

Photographer: Craig Skinner

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How to wish upon a star

COME hustle with us: Honest John (Lesedi Mphse) and Gideon the Cat (Raymond Skinner) convince little Pinocchio (Kiran Moodley) that life on the streets is far more fun that being in school. Photograph by Adam Lobo. AS THE TRADITIONAL heavy velvet curtains part and the sheer magic of Grant Knottenbelt’s set, with all its bells and whistles, cobbled pathways and Italian provincial signs appear, a…

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dick turpin, panel show links, and random bits :)

happy sunday everyone!

there have been a ton of new releases recently, which means i've added a lot to my googledrive — so i figured i'd do a little roundup!

first of all, the first two episodes of appletv's the completely made-up adventures of dick turpin are out so i added those! let's go!!

there have been a few new panel shows that have debuted the last couple of weeks — out of order with rosie jones, katherine ryan, and judi love; rob beckett's smart tv with captains josh widdicombe and alison hammond; and one person found this helpful, a radio show hosted by frank skinner — which are all on the masterpost. if you've checked them out lmk what you think!

all four "lost" episodes of cats does countdown are now accounted for and on the drive BLESS

i added a few requests from you guys: all of i literally just told you, the last leg episodes with victoria coren mitchell, and what i could scrape together of the mash report :')

don't forget to check out the new wilty for unseen s16 bits and i found an episode of ultimate worrier i was missing (last i need is S02E10 if anyone has it...)

as for random additions: audiobooks for help i sexted my boss + ade edmondson's berserker; the complete the keith and paddy picture show; monty python & the holy grail (1975) in 2160p (about to gif this! hehe); and the complete am i being unreasonable? (recommend!!)

wip atm is peep show in 1080p~

so much to watch!!! hope everyone has a great week :)

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Why Do People Distrust Reboots of Cartoons?

An Analysis

Root of The Trust Issues

I feel like ever since Teen Titans Go, people have lost faith in reboots of classic shows. Especially since their only basis is "this is a show for little kids", and they expect it to be immature and plotless.

You can't just announce that you're making a TV show reboot of a classic with a more simplistic art style without expecting backlash.

Just saying "I like the [insert media] reboot!" Everyone is gonna be on your back and say that it's a bad lifeless reboot. But I believe that some are actually good. They have kept up similar themes and still progress with the modern world.

The Exception

If we're really getting into this topic, may I say that Voltron: Legendary Defender is a reboot that people loved to pieces. Even with its awful ending, people still loved it. Yet no one asked for it.

No one looked at the old Voltron and said "I wish there was a reboot".

Was the show good? YES!

It performed amazing during its run. It had a strong fan following to it as well.

Was it bar for bar, character for character accurate? NO!

Keith was supposed to end up with Allura, going so far as to marry her. Pidge was actually a clumsy dwarf boy that had a crush on Allura. Hunk was some buff white guy rather than a chubby Samoan dude.

Yet, did people complain? ALSO NO. And the only reason why, was the art style.

Simplistic Art Style

Then we get to things like the My Little Pony and Strawberry Shortcake Reboot. These are objectively good reboots as a stand alone, without a nostalgia bias.

They have representation, life lessons, friendship themes, basically everything that the original was. But the fact it's a 'reboot' is what throws people into hysteria.

Strawberry Shortcake was always a spunky girl who would always problem solve in a kind and caring way. Always true to her friends, loved making friends.

She is such a stereotypical good girl that the show even pokes fun at it. Making jokes that she's too trustworthy and friendly. And they keep this trend in the reboot. Yet people didn't watch it.

And you want to know why?

"it looks lifeless" "it lost its spark" "the designs are ugly"

Why This Argument Sucks

This isn't a real argument. Exhibit A would be Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT).

We can agree that TMNT has kept a consistent art style. Mostly consisting of the big eyes, similar body shapes, wide mouths... The only two thing differentiating them being the eye covers and weapons.

Now in the reboot, there are several differences.

Raphael - Stocky, beefy, wider, taller, snaggle tooth

Leonardo - skinner waist, broad shoulders, long head, slightly muscular arms, eye markings

Donatello - basically the same as Leo but he has skinner arms, and goggles

Michaelangelo - rounder, shorter, bigger eyes, more colors

Unlike the other adaptations, where they look like the same copy and paste character with a slight hue shift, they actually look different. But before it came out, there was a lot of backlash of the characters looking ugly.

That soon changed when clips started circling around that people gave it a shot. And guess what. They liked it! They called the characters charming and unique, and even got a huge fandom from shares on Tiktok and advertisements from the program airing the show.

Sure, people did complain about the simplicity. But they eventually came to enjoy it. So why can't people keep the same energy for other reboots?

Nostalgia

The biggest factor of all is nostalgia. I loved Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Adventures. And I dabbled in watching the 2003 version because I loved it when I was a kid. Yet, I still love the reboot.

Berry in the Big City isn't a bad reboot, people just don't want to give it a chance because of the nostalgia factor. They grew up with the 2003-2009 version and expect no changes, and when things did change they threw a fit.

I don't know how to tell you this, but this show was made for KIDS. Not teenagers looking for a fun watch, not adults looking for a taste of classic TV, but children.

Sure, there are some teens and adults who love this show because they might be a babysitter or an older sibling. Or maybe just someone who heard it was good and wanted to give it a watch.

But if your only reason for disliking a show is that "it's not my [insert character]" is showing that you're just scared of change. If I'm really being honest, BITBC shows more personality in their characters.

Back in Berry Bitty Adventures, they all felt like the same girl just with a different goal. Here, Strawberry is more hyperactive and passionate, Blueberry is going with the flow and airhead-ish, Orange is a competitive athlete, Lemon is an emotionally closed off inventor, Lime is a nerdy fashionista.

And they all look different.

I have confused Raspberry Torte and Strawberry in 2009 more times than I can count. Even characters like Cherry Jam and Blueberry who have a different color scheme, look similar when desaturated.

And if you feel hurt by the fact that I'm saying cons about a series you loved as a kid, then you're part of the problem.

I don't expect you to say that "oh, yeah, I can see that." but instead, admit that not everything you grew up with was perfect.

And if Strawberry Shortcake isn't enough proof that people glorify the original too much, may I remind you people continuously hate the Monster High reboot.

The original had racial stereotypes, outdated jokes, sexist characters, toxic relationships (that for some reason stayed together), misrepresentation of disorders, and way more.

The reboot actually tries to be sensitive to who might be watching their show. They made Asian coded characters not yellow, they properly represent disabilities, they don't make Abbey's foreign accent a joke, they have body diversity. And g1 is apparently still superior.

Another reminder is that when g1 tried to make progress with their first gay character, they back tracked it and made it subtext. There will always be a problem with g1 Monster High, the only people who ignore it are people who are scared of change.

Conclusion

Are you supposed to watch all reboots from now and forever into eternity. No. This is just a thing I noticed when goons glaze on a cartoon that they (probably) didn't even watch getting a reboot.

There are bad reboots out there, (I'm looking at you Velma..), but I feel like if you just watched a couple episodes you'd find them more enjoyable. The original doesn't disappear when you watch a reboot. In fact, most of the examples I've mentioned are free on YouTube.

[medusapelagia]

Prompt one: I can’t pretend anymore

(I’m posting this from the hospital so please be kind 😅)

This is not happening. It is absolutely not!

It is not.

“Sorry.. what did you say?” Steve asks, looking confused.

“You heard me. It’s over.”

“But… why?”

“Why? Are you really asking me why, Steve? Well if you want to know it’s because I’m fucking tired! I’m tired of lying, I’m tired of hiding and I can’t pretend anymore!”

“But… you told me we were fine.”

Eddie snaps “I devoted two years of my life! I stayed in this fucking town for you! I buried all my dreams because I thought that one day you were gonna to finally wake up and look into my eyes and tell me that you love me! But you didn’t! You never did! And what am I supposed to do? Waiting for you forever?!”

Steve shivers.

He knew that Eddie was waiting for him, that he stayed when the others left, but he never understood how much time had passed. How long they have been dancing around each other. He thought that they had all the time in the world.

But now Eddie is looking at him with angry tears in his eyes and a beaten bag at his feet.

“Are you leaving me?”

What a stupid thing to ask! Of course he is! He just told him so!

Steve doesn’t move, scared that if he moves Eddie will disappear forever.

“Yes Steve. I’m leaving. Wayne found a job for me with him in Oregon, I’m going to take the van and I’m leaving.” He takes a deep breath “I love you. I love you so fucking much but I deserve more than being your dirty little secret.”

Steve nods. He knows that Eddie deserves something better. He knows that he deserves the world, but he is too scared to give it to him.

He looks at him for the last time. Something inside him is screaming, telling him to get on his knees and ask for forgiveness, but he doesn’t.

Eddie sniffs and finally moves, slowly, toward the door.

“I wish you the best, Harrington.”

He nods again, while he feels a lump in the throat.

***

Four fucking months.

Four months of watching the closed door with a homemade sign that says EDDIE.

Four months of pre-made dinner because there is no point in cooking for one.

Four months of sulking, these are Robin’s words.

“Have you tried to call him?”

“For telling him what? That I’m a fucking moron? That I’m a coward? That I can kill monsters but I’m unable to admit my own feelings?!”

“This could be a good start.”

He should call him. Just to know how he is.

But he doesn’t.

He is a coward.

***

Keith gives him some holidays and Robin comes to take him on an adventure.

She doesn’t tell him where they are going and what he has to pack so he brings everything, from the sunscreen to the parka.

They relax on the beach, they hike through the mountains. Robin is driving. Robin is driving her little car that is so full of stuff that Steve is surprised that it can manage to drive to the peak of a stupid mountain.

When they finally stop, they are in front of an old cabin.

“I know we are poor, but I assure you that we can afford a motel. We don’t have to sleep in a creepy house where at least one murdered already happened.

Robin is still in the car.

“What? Are you leaving me here in the middle of nowhere?! It’s not funny Rob!”

He turns toward the car but she is already leaving, his bag is on the floor with some flowers she insisted on buying at the gas station.

The door behind him opens and he is face to face with the man that occupied his dreams for the last four months.

“Harrington? What the fuck?”

“I’m a moron. And a coward. And living with you is hell. And I miss everything! Even your mess! Please forgive me!”

The words come out of his mouth without even giving him the time to think about them, and that is a good thing! He doesn’t have time to analyze every single thing. He just… said it. As he should have all this months ago.

“These are for me?” Eddie asks, looking at the flowers.

“Robin buyed them.”

“That’s not what I asked.”

“They are for you.”

He smiles.

Eddie is skinner, even if his arms are still strong and he can still see the blue line of his veins.

“I missed you.”

“I missed you too.” He replies “But if you want to go back to how it was…”

Steve shakes his head “You were right. You deserved more and I was a fucking idiot. But if you will give me another possibility I’ll do my best!”

Please, please, please give me another possibility, Steve hopes with all his soul.

“Actually… I’m leaving. I’m not made to leave in Oregon and Garreth and Jeff asked me to move to LA with them. Trying to make it big, you know?”

Steve nods.

He is too late.

He is four months too late.

“What… what’s your opinion on sandy beaches and oceans?”

Steve eyes shine with joy “Are you asking me… Are… are you sure?”

“Have you look at yourself in the mirror lately Harrington? You are a mess! It’s clear that you can’t survive without me!”

He hugs him tight, kissing him on the lips.

It’s just a peck but it’s enough.

“I love beaches…” he replies on his lips.

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DIRECT LINKS TO THE INTERVIEWS

1979

CAPITAL RADIO, LONDON Mummy's Weekly 1979

1980

BACK ISSUE FANZINE 1980

TOYAH ATV DOCUMENTARY 1980

CAPITAL RADIO, LONDON Alternatives 1980

CAPITAL RADIO, LONDON Hullabaloo With Derek Jarman 1980

BBC RADIO ONE Rock On 1980

A LIFE IN THE DAY OF ... Sunday Times Magaine 1980

1981

RADIO TRENT, NOTTINGHAM January 1981

BBC RADIO ONE Talkabout February 1981

TOYAHZINE INTERVIEW By Laura Marsh 23.4.1981

SOUNDI, Finland (Translated) June 1981

BBC RADIO ONE With Annie Nightingale August 1981

PARKINSON BBC1 October 1981

BFBS RADIO December 1981

1982

RADIO 210, READING With Keith Butler 22.5.1982

BBC RADIO ONE Rock On - The Changeling With Richard Skinner 29.5.1982 BBC1 Get Set For Summer With Peter Powell 1982

1983

SOUNDCHECK Issue 1, 1983

BBC1 HARTY 8.3.1983

PICCADILLY RADIO, MANCHESTER With Timmy Mallet 1.9.1983

BBC RADIO ONE With Annie Nightingale and Sting 3.10.1983

BBC RADIO ONE With Janice Long 19.11.1983

WOMEN IN ROCK THE DAILY MIRROR ROCK & POP CLUB 1983

1985

BBC RADIO 4 Doing It Her Way April 1985

BBC RADIO ONE With Peter Powell 1.4.1985

RITZ NEWSPAPER MAGAZINE May 1985

1987

DESIRE AND MORE With Chris Limb 1987

1991

TONIGHT WITH JONATHAN ROSS CHANNEL 4 9.1.1991

WHUS RADIO STORRS, CONNECTICUT Sunday All Over The World 1991

RADIO MERCURY, SURREY/SUSSEX Ophelia's Shadow 1991

1992

BBC RADIO 4 In The Psychiatrist's Chair With Anthony Clare 2.9.1992

1993

THE LEAP INTERVIEW 1993

1998

RADIO VICTORY, PORTSMOUTH The Pulse October 1998

2000

BBC1 LIFE AND TIMES With Vanessa Feltz 2000

BBC RADIO 5 LIVE August 2000

BORDERS BOOKSHOP OXFORD STREET, LONDON The launch of her autobiography 5.8.2000

BBC RADIO 4 WOMAN’S HOUR Living Out Loud 29.8.2000

2001

BBC RADIO 2 With Richard Allinson 25.4.2001

2003

BBC TV LONDON With Tayfun Kadioglu 22.4.2003

2005

THE LATE EDITION ON E4 With Marcus Brigstocke 24.3.2005 CAPITAL RADIO, LONDON Diary Of A Facelift With David Jensen 4.4.2005

BBC RADIO 2 With Johnnie Walker 16.8.2005

2006

NET TALK RADIO Spiritual Tides With Ross Hemsworth 24.3.2006

NET TALK RADIO With Ross Hemsworth 28.8.2006

BBC RADIO NEWCASTLE With Julia Hankin 11.9.2006

FAITH & MUSIC ITV1 18.9.2006

CHANNEL 4 PROUD PARENTS With Beric Willcox 23.10.2006

2007

BBC RADIO 2 THE SARAH KENNYDY SHOW 7.3.2007

BBC RADIO 4 Personality Test 2.8.2007

2008

BBC RADIO DEVON The 80s Show With Richard Green 11.7. 2008

BBC RADIO LONDON With Gary Crowley 28 - 29.08.2008

2009

CELEBRITY BRIDES UNVEILED 2009

SHIELDS GAZETTE South Tyneside Summer Festival 5.7.2009

BBC RADIO WEST MIDLANDS THE PAUL FRANKS SHOW 29.9 2009

RADIO BORDERS With Hugh Brown 8.10.2009

2010

ABSOLUTE RADIO THE FRANK SKINNER SHOW 13.3.2010

PHOENIX RADIO, CALDERDALE Fadeout With DJ Cruel Britannia 3.4.2010

BBC RADIO GUERNSEY With Jim CatHart 14.4.2010

ISLAND FM, GUERNSEY WITH DJ Carl Ward 16.4.2010

CRMK RADIO, MILTON KEYNES The Vibe 12.9.2010

BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER THE ANDREW EASTON SHOW At Malvern Theatres 14.9.2010

BBC RADIO HUMBERSIDE THE LARA KING SHOW 21.9.2010

PAUL AND LUCY’S BEST KEPT SECRETS PRESTON FM October 2010

BBC THREE COUNTIES WITH LORNA MILTON SHOW 4.10.2010

THE HOME CHANNEL Celebrity Fantasy Homes With Gary Roslin 5.10.2010

BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER THE TONY FISHER SHOW 30.10.2010

BBC RADIO SHROPSHIRE With Keith Middleton 5.12.2010

2011

BBC RADIO WEST MIDLANDS With Mark Regan 25.1.2011

SANCTUARY EXPOSED AT THE HMV INSTITUTE BIRMINGHAM With David Davies 16.4.2011

WFMU 91.1 FM JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY Dark Night Of The Soul With Julie 17.5.2011

GAYDAR RADIO With Phil Marriott 14.6.2011

BBC RADIO HEREFORD & WORCESTER THE ANDREW EASTON SHOW 12.7.2011

BBC RADIO 4 SATURDAY LIVE Secret Life 13.8.2011

ABSOLUTE RADIO Rewind Festival With Martyn Lee 21.8.2011

GAYDIO The Loop With John Ryan 2.10.2011

BBC RADIO 6 STEVE LAMACQ MUSIC SHOW Good Day - Bad Day 21.12.2011

2012

TOYAH TALKS MONEY AND MORE The Sunday Times Magaine, Money Section 19.2.2012

BBC RADIO MIDLANDS THE LATE SHOW With Keith Middleton 1.4.2012

RADIO CHORLEY 102.8 FM AT BLACKPOOL PRIDE With Mark Jackson-Duxbury 9.6.2012

BBC RADIO LEICESTER 16.6.2012 SWITCH RADIO 107.5 BIRMINGHAM The Asylum With Wayne Evans July 2012

BBC RADIO WM BREAKFAST With Pete Morgan 16.7.2012

BBC RADIO TEES With Dave Llewellyn 27.8.2012

LOVE AND MARRIAGE A 20th CENTURY ROMANCE BBC4 2.10.2012

RADIO VERULAM, HERTFORDSHIRE With Chris Saunders 31.10.2012

BBC RADIO 2 STEVE LAMACQ’S ROCK COLLEGE 23.11.2012

BBC RADIO KENT THE MATTHEW DAVIES SHOW 8.12.2012

BBC RADIO WM BEV BEVAN MEETS 23.12.2012

MARLOW FM 97.5 THE ECLECTIC LIGHT SHOW Musical Milestones 24.12.2012

2013

BBC RADIO 4 RAMBLINGS With Clare Balding 28.2.2013

BBC RADIO SHROPSHIRE THE LATE SHOW With Keith Middleton 2.3.2013

BBC THREE COUNTIES RADIO THE ROBERTO PERRONE SHOW 15.3.2013

BBC RADIO 2 STEVE WRIGHT IN THE AFTERNOON 20.3.2013

EAGLE RADIO 96.4, SURREY With Stuart Provan April 2013

BBC RADIO MANCHESTER With Justin Moorehouse 1.4.2013

BBC RADIO DERBY With Andy Potter 12.4.2013

BBC RADIO LEICESTER With Monica Winfield 20.4.2013

BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE With Su Davies 22.4.2013

BBC RADIO HUMBERSIDE With David Burns 1.5.2013

BBC RADIO BRISTOL With Laura Rawlings 9.5.2013

BBC RADIO COVENTRY & WARWICKSHIRE With Vic Minett 20.5.2013

BBC RADIO ESSEX With Mark Punter 20.5.2013

BBC RADIO SOLENT With Alex Dyke 19.6.2013

RADIO NE1FM 102.5 NEWCASTLE With Jo Oliver 14.10.2013

THE BRIDGE 102.5 FM, STOURBRIDGE The Big Decades With Mark Spate 20.10.2013

2014

BBC RADIO DERBY With Andy Potter 29.01.2014

THE BFI DEREK JARMAN RETROSPECTIVE 12.2.2014

BBC RADIO 2 Sounds Of The 80s With Sara Cox 15.02.2014

BBC RADIO DEVON With Richard Green 15.03.2014

SOMER VALLEY 97.5 FM, SOMERSET MyPod With Don Chambers 24.3.2014

SOHO CREATE, LONDON Inspiration And The Blank Page With Robert Elms and Helen David 5.6.2014

GODMOTHERS OF POP Classic Pop Magazine, Issue 13 Oct/Nov 2014

2015

BBC RADIO LINCOLNSHIRE With Nicola Gilroy 19.1.2015

WCR 101.8 FM, WOLVERHAMPTON Music And Memories With Philip Solomon 2.2.2015

BBC RADIO SUSSEX With Allison Ferns 4.2.2015

BBC RADIO BRISTOL With Calire Cavanagh 9.2.2015

BBC RADIO WALES With Eleri Sion 12.2.2014

SEVERN FM, GLOUCESTER The Encyclopedia Of Rock With Bill Rieflin and Trevor Howard 13.4.2015

LORRAINE ITV1 13.4.2015

BBC RADIO DEVON THE RICHARD GREEN SHOW 23.5.2015

BBC RADIO 2 THE KEN BRUCE SHOW The Tracks Of My Years 29.6 - 3.7.2015

BBC RADIO 2 Sounds Of The 80s With Sara Cox 20.6.2015

BBC RADIO DERBY THE ANDY POTTER SHOW 31.7.2015

BBC RADIO OXFORD With Kat Orman 18.8.2015

MIX 96, AYLESBURY With Chris Maskery 29.8.2015

BBC RADIO 2 With Dermot O'Leary 5.9.2015

BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE With Sue Davies 2.11.2015

VINTAGE TV Needle Time With Neil McCormick 8.11.2015

2016

SKYHIGH RADIO With Ian Riches 20.1.2016

BBC RADIO LONDON With Gaby Roslin 4.9.2016

BBC RADIO LONDON With Jo Good 9.9.2016

BBC RADIO 2 Sounds Of The 80s With Sara Cox 16.9.2016

BBC RADIO WALES With Wynne Evans 12.12.2016

BBC RADIO HEREFORD AND WORCHESTER With Tammy Gooding 16.12.2016

2017

BBC RADIO OXFORD With Nick Piercey 27.2.2017

BBC RADIO 2 With Steve Wright, Martika and Paul Young 28.2.2017

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY EVENT MAGAZINE SHRINK RAP Inside The Head Of Toyah Willcox 6.8.2017

BBC RADIO 4 With Colin Paterson 6.11.2017

BBC RADIO MANCHESTER With Becky Want 31.10.2017

BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE With Jonathan Fido 22.12.2017

2018

BBC RADIO LONDON With Jo Good 23.1.2018

BBC RADIO 4 Woman's Hour With Jane Garvey 20.2.2018

BBC RADIO 4 Only Artists With Alice Lowe 7.3.2018

THOMPSON'S LIVE Arts and Performing Arts Podcast With Chris Goode 16.5.2018

BBC RADIO WM 95.6 The Other Side Of 5.8.2018

CLASSIC POP MAGAZINE Issue 44 September 2018

2019

BBC RADIO TEES Sounds With Bob Fisher 17.1.2019

BBC RADIO LINCOLNSHIRE With Carla Greene 31.1.2019

SDE (SuperDeluxeEdition) Sofa With Simon Darlow With Paul Sinclair March 2019

BBC RADIO ULSTER The Art Show With Marie-Louise Muir 26.3.2019

BBC RADIO KENT With Dominic King 27.3.2019

BBC RADIO GUERNSEY With John Randall 27.3.2019

BBC RADIO CORNWALL With David White 28.3.2019

BBC RADIO DERBY With Steve Jordan 28.3.2019

BBC RADIO WALES With Eleri Sion 29.3.2019

CELEBRITY RADIO With Alex Belfield 29.3.2019

PHIL MARRIOTT MEETS 3.4.2019

BBC RADIO HEREFORD & WORCHESTER With Tammy Gooding 9.4.2019

BBC RADIO LONDON With Jo Good 12.4.2019

BBC RADIO 4 Loose Ends With Clive Anderson 12.4.2019

BBC RADIO SUSSEX With Mark Carter 14.4.2019

BBC RADIO DEVON With Richard Green 20.4.2019

BBC RADIO SOLENT With Alex Dyke 23.5.2019

BBC RADIO DEVON With Richard Green 8.6.2019

BBC RADIO 2 With Jason Mohammad 30.6.2019

CLASSIC POP MAGAZINE Issue 52 May 2019

THE C86 PODCAST With David Eastaugh 14.7.2019

CLASSIC POP MAGAZINE New Romantics Special Edition November 2019

2020

BBC RADIO YORK With Adam Tomlinson 21.1.2020

BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE With Sue Davies 8.2.2020

TOYAH TALKS SOLO The Box Set Interview 28.2.2020

BBC RADIO SOLENT With Alex Dyke 3.3.2020

BBC RADIO HEREFORD & WORCESTER With Tammy Gooding 3.3.2020

BBC RADIO NORTHAMPTON With Bernie Keith 10.3.2020

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND With Rachel McCormack 24.4.2020

PEARLS OF WISOM #notgoingoutclub With Julie Peasgood 13.5.2020

CATtales 21.5.2020

OCTOPUS TV With Andrew Eborn 2.6.2020

LOVING 80's MUSIC With Helen Barnes 9.6.2020

MEMORY LANE 80's With Hayley Palmer 25.7.2020

CONVERSATIONS With Mark Curry 13.8.2020

BBC RADIO LONDON With Jumoke Fashola 3.10.2020

BRUM RADIO THE MRS BARBARA NICE & FRIENDS PODCAST (Comedy) 13.10.2020

CHERRY RED TV With Iain McNay 4.11.2020

TOYAH TALKS SHEEP FARMING IN BARNET With Phil Marriott 13.11.2020

TOYAH TALKS SHEEP FARMING IN BARNET The Box Set Interview 11.12.2020

2021

UNCUT MAGAZINE APRIL 2021

THE EVELYN GLENNIE PODCAST 5.5.2021

ROCKONTEURS PODCAST With Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt 21.5.2021

RTÉ ARENA With Seán Rocks 23.5.2021

REIGNITE With Cathy Grant 25.5.2021

BBC RADIO KENT With Chris Addison 26.5.2021

TOYAH TALKS BLUE MEANING The Box Set Interview 28.5.2021

PRIVATE LIVES PODCAST With Paul Robinson 11.6.2021

A WORD IN YOUR ATTIC With David Hepworth and Mark Ellen 15.7.2021

ITV UNSCRIPTED With Nina Nannar 23.7.2021

BBC HEREFORD & WORCESTER With Tammy Gooding 14.8.2021

BBC RADIO 2 With Steve Wright 24.8.2021

BBC RADIO WALES With Janice Long 30.8.2021

BBC BREAKFAST With Louise Minchin and Dan Walker 31.8.2021

BBC RADIO MANCHESTER With Mike Sweeney 1.9.2021

CLASSIC POP MAGAZINE Issue 71 Sept / Oct 2021

RECORD COLLECTOR MAGAZINE Issue 523 October 2021

BBC RADIO DEVON With Richard Green 18.9.2021

THE DYSPRAXIC HELP 4U PODCAST With Billy Stanley 10.10.2021

BBC RADIO 2 With Rylan Clark 23.10.2021

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND With Billy Sloan 30.10.2021

METRO 60 SECONDS 2.11.2021

ITV THIS MORNING With Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby 8.11.2021

OK MAGAZINE Issue 1315 22.11.2021

2022

MY TIME CAPSULE With Michael Fenton Stevens 24.1.2022

ON RECORD | IN CONVERSATION With Satnam Rana 12.5.2022

METROLAND MAGAZINE @ CHILFEST With Sue Archer 2.7.2022

CHOOSE 80s @ CHILFEST 2.7.2022

WOMEN'S HEALTH BREAKING THE TABOOS With Cherry Healey and Dr Dawn Harper 27.7.2022

HOW TO BE 60 With Kaye Adam and Karen MacKenzie 29.7.2022

RETROPOP MAGAZINE August 2022

LOUDER THAN WAR With Nigel Carr 9.8.2022

BBC RADIO 2 THE BREAKFAST SHOW With Gary Davies 16.8.2022

XS NOIZE PODCAST With Mark Miller 25.8.2022

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND THE AFTERNOON SHOW With Nicola Meighan 7.9.2022

TOYAH TALKS ANTHEM The Box Set Interview September 2022

2023

MY 80s PLAYLIST VIRGIN RADIO With Steve Denyer 5.5.2023

POP, THE HISTORY MAKERS With Steve Blame 8.5.2023

BBC RADIO MANCHESTER With Mike Sweeney 31.5.2023

VECTIS RADIO ISLE OF WIGHT With Nik and Kieren 18.6.2023

BBC BREAKFAST With Jon Kay and Sally Nugent 21.6.2023

ABSOLUTE 80s With Chris Martin 22.6.2023

BBC THREE COUNTIES RADIO With Babs Michel 24.6.2023

TOYAH TALKS THE CHANGELING DECEMBER 2023

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Lauren Bacall, Rock Hudson, and Robert Stack in Written on the Wind (Douglas Sirk, 1956) Cast: Rock Hudson, Lauren Bacall, Robert Stack, Dorothy Malone, Robert Keith, Robert J. Wilke, Grant Williams, Edward Platt. Screenplay: George Zuckerman, based on a novel by Robert Wilder. Cinematography: Russell Metty. Art direction: Robert Clatworthy, Alexander Golitzen. Set decoration: Russell A. Gausman, Julia Heron. Film editing: Russell F. Schoengarth. Costumes: Bill Thomas. Music: Frank Skinner. In All That Heaven Allows (1955) and Imitation of Life (1959), Douglas Sirk demonstrated his unsurpassed skill with the "woman's picture," centered on the problems women face in trying to conform to society's demands. But in Written on the Wind, Sirk delivered an essential twist on the genre: a woman's picture about men. There may be no keener exploration of impotence than this portrait of the inability of Rock Hudson's Mitch Wayne and Robert Stack's Kyle Hadley to live up to the concept of masculinity. Kyle is the more obvious example of the problem: He is so terrified that he's sterile that when his wife, Lucy (Lauren Bacall), becomes pregnant, he turns on Mitch, his best friend, accusing him of impregnating her. Granted, he's tricked into this by his malicious sister, Marylee (Dorothy Malone), who is taking her revenge on Mitch for spurning her advances. But this also brings into focus Mitch's problem: Everyone -- Marylee, Lucy, and, yes, Kyle -- is in love with him, and he can't satisfy all of them and remain true to himself. He has been set up by Kyle's father (Robert Keith) as a kind of model of masculinity -- a rags-to-riches success story -- so Kyle, who has never known anything but riches, both admires and resents him. No wonder Mitch wants to escape from the turmoil of the Hadley household and go to work in Iran. Seething under all of this psychodrama is a subtext we now know in greater detail: Hudson's secret life as a gay man. It's reasonably sure that Sirk, who boosted Hudson's career, elevating him into a major star, knew about the actor's off-screen life, so Written on the Wind has grown in stature over the years as one of those films in which a star's personal life deepens a character's backstory. As usual, Sirk and cinematographer Russell Metty provide a rich Technicolor environment for the story, with a masterly use of metaphoric shadows and (as in the still above) reflections. Sirk also made the most of the Universal art department, crafting a milieu of excess and sometimes dubious taste for the Hadleys: Notice the array of bottles and geegaws on the dresser in that image. And Bill Thomas's costuming, including some retina-burning reds and oranges for bad girl Marylee, contrasting with muted tones for good girl Lucy, is almost eloquent in what it says about the characters. Written on the Wind is usually cited as a precursor of those 1980s prime-time soaps about the superrich, Dallas and Dynasty, but Sirk gives it more edge and wit than they ever showed.

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NAACP honor Image Awards nominees

LOS ANGELES  – The NAACP celebrated the stellar achievements of the 55th NAACP Image Awards nominees across film, television and streaming, music, literature, and podcasts, at its Nominees Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. Hosted by TBS’ Friday Night Vibes co-hosts Nina Parker and Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage), the event recognized talented individuals nominated in more than 90 categories. The 55th NAACP Image Awards will broadcast LIVE on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 8 p.m. (live ET/PT on delay) on BET and CBS from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. 

Actress Lauren E. Banks, star of "Lawmen: Bass Reeves," attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, California, on Feb. 25, 2024. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline The nominees brunch kicked off with welcome remarks from NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson and Vice Chair of the NAACP Board of Directors Karen Boykin-Towns who congratulated the nominees for their accomplishments. More than 130 nominees graced the stage for a special “55th NAACP Image Awards” class photo and were presented with certificates recognizing their immense talent and overall impact to their respective fields. Guests and nominees included Adrian Holmes, Aml Ameen, Carl Anthony Payne II, Choice Skinner, Chris Spencer, Elisha “EJ” Williams, Garcelle Beauvais, Gia Peppers, Glynn Turman, Jabari Banks, Jalyn Hall, Jeremy Piven, Kale Futterman, Keith Powers, LaRoyce Hawkins, Lucky Daye, Mara Brock Akil, Mila Davis-Kent, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Roy Wood Jr., Shoshana Guy, Tre’Vell Anderson, Vic Mensa, William Stanford Davis, and more. Pastor Brenda Palmer delivered an invocation during the afternoon, and gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. performed his song “Impossible.” “For over a century, the NAACP has championed the fight for a society that cherishes our culture and acknowledges the invaluable contributions of the Black community,” said NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. 

"Wonka" star Calah Lane attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline “Today, we are honored to stand united in recognizing the transformative power of storytelling. Media shapes our perceptions, so let us embrace the challenge to be louder, to activate change, and to amplify the importance of our community, our culture, and our stories. Together, we matter, and our collective voice reverberates through the halls of history,” Johnson added. “In celebrating the NAACP's 115th birthday, we acknowledge that for nearly half its existence, this organization has recognized the vital contributions of the creative community,” said Karen Boykin-Towns, Vice Chair of the NAACP Board of Directors.  “Your work matters – it's a powerful ally to our pursuit of justice and equality. While we fight against false narratives, you craft new stories daily in scripts, songs, and books. Together, our work becomes more accessible and impactful, and we thank you for your commitment to excellence. Congratulations to all, and let's continue fighting together for a brighter future,” Boykin-Towns continued.

"Bel-Air" star Jabari Banks attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline The event's co-hosts Kevin Fredericks (KevOnStage) and Nina Parker led a lively gospel karaoke competition where select Image Awards nominees volunteered to perform gospel classics, including Kirk Franklin’s “Melodies from Heaven” and “Hosanna,” Hezekiah Walker’s “Clean Inside” and “How Much We Can Bear,” “I Just Want to Praise You” by Maurette Brown Clark, and “We’re Blessed” by Fred Hammond. Winners of the 55th NAACP Image Awards will be revealed via telecast on March 16, 2024 on BET and CBS. NAACP will also recognize winners in non-televised Image Awards categories virtually from March 11-13 on www.naacpimageawards.net, during the Awards Dinner on March 14 and the Fashion Show on March 15. For all information and the latest news, please follow NAACP Image Awards on Instagram @NAACPImageAwards.  The 55th NAACP Image Awards is proudly presented by this year’s incredible partners and sponsors, including Google, Bank of America, Gushers, FedEx, AirBnB, Amazon, Diageo, Denny’s, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines.  Top photo caption: "Creed III" star Mila Davis-Kent attends the 55th NAACP Image Awards Nominees' Brunch at the Fairmont Century Plaza on February 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Photo credit: Mark Hammond/News4usonline Read the full article

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a comprehensive masterclass/list of all the nhl players past and present that i adore (in no particular order) (also probably missing about 100 players, it was just whoever popped into my mind at the time lmaooo) (will be subject to frequent additions)

crosby, malkin, letang, fleury, rakell, jarry, mackinnon, gaudreau, laine, kane, toews, panarin, keith, seabrook, crawford, tkachuk (both bros), pettersson (both), barzal, hamonic, stutzle, ovechkin, strome (all three), kuznetsov, hughes (both), staal (all three), jeff skinner, tage thompson, cozens, tuch, guentzel, barkov, beauvillier, rust, joseph (both bros), horvat, stamkos, erik johnson, landeskog, barrie, jost, frost, farabee, patrick, giroux, konecny, hayes, hart, tarasenko, doughty, kopitar, o’reilly, bure, modano, kariya, lemieux, jagr, kunitz, orpik, kessel, keller, gostisbehere, backstrom, kuemper, oettinger, hellebuyck, rittich, dumoulin, chabot, talbot, whitney, bissonnette, kiprusoff, kaprizov, svechnikov, vasilevskiy, josi, aho (both haha), teravainen, coffey, gretzky (can you say duh?), kreider, zibanejad, trouba, scheifele, dubois, wheeler, connor, debrincat, karlsson, rantanen, makar, robertson, hintz, heiskanen, pavelski, benn, seguin, and so so many more.

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DACC Lists Fall President's & Honors Students

Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Fall 2022 Semester.   A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honors List, a student must carry 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Danville Area Community College Fall 2022 President’s & Honors Lists

Danville Area Community College PRESIDENT’S LIST – FALL 2022

Alvin, IL

Nicholas Garmon.

Armstrong, IL

Olivia Logue.

Bismarck, IL

Allison Bostwick, Ryan Bostwick, Dianne Trimble.

Bloomington, IL

Brennon Reed.

Catlin, IL

Jaiden Baum, Holden Dunavan, Joseph Kedas, Kylee Pate, Rebecca Rogers, Monica Vasquez.

Chicago, IL

Lauren Crawley.

Chrisman, IL

Lindsey Franz.

Covington, IN

Alyssa Cheuvront, Margo Galloway, Hailynn Herzog, Briley Peyton, Alexandra VanVickle.

Danville, IL

Noah Acree, Wariya Alhassan, Gracie Arnett, Amber Atkinson, Xitlally Bonilla, Jasmine Brown, Ne'Kedra Cain, Devontay Carpenter, Rowan Clawson, Jeremiah Cooper, Isabella Courson, Brandon Cox, Mariela Cruz, Debra Cummings, Joel Cundiff, Olivia Edgington, Robin Farr, Brenda Fisher, Nicholas Fuentes, Teagyn Goodwin, Meghan Gross, Logan Hall, Marlee Harper, Jadyn Hess, Lindsey Janssen, Tamara Jimson, Josephine Kamwela, Christopher La Combe, Trenton Lewis, Layla Martinez, Kalia Mason, Ashlynn Pinnick, Ethan Rayburn, Chelsea Reeves, Kearby Robinson, Vivianna Ruffo, Veronica Sasseen, Yoo Bin Seo, Maxeen Smart, Shania Smith, Maria Sobany Bosch, Frederick Soderstrom, Elmonia Taylor, Lewis Towne, Kayce Wagle, Charlene Walsh, Grace Ward, Donald Wills, Mia Yant.

East Lynn, IL

Abigail Walder.

Evansville, IN

Matthew Bunnell.

Fithian, IL

Codey McMahon.

Georgetown, IL

Jacob Maskel, Hunter Way.

Hillsboro, IN

Lauren Highland.

Hoopeston, IL

Charis Allen, Tori Birge, Gage Hopkins, Morgan Keith, Skyler Morgan.

Mahomet, IL

Ahmad Al-Heeti.

Marine, IL

Alixandria Grenzebach.

Milford, IL

Abigail White.

Mooresville, IN

Blake Nigg.

Muncie, IL

Dominyq Gritten.

Oakwood, IL

Madison Doan, Jarron Fleming, Natalie Garrison, Raiden Jackson, Kimberly Montgomery, Tannar Pouilliard, Carlie Reitz.

Osgood, IN

Elizabeth Pavy.

Paris, IL

Drew Pinkston.

Philo, IL

Kyleigh Weller.

Potomac, IL

Destiny Fitzsimmons, Violet McCool, Mason McMasters, Seth Pollitt.

Ridge Farm, IL

Matthew Coleman.

Rossville, IL

Heidi Goble, Morgan Miller, Abigail Ryan.

Troy, IL

Caleb Durbin.

Tuscola, IL

Alexis Koester.

Westville, IL

Laney Crawford, Jack Duensing, McKenzie Meinders, Joshua Miller, Emma Myers, Zachary Troxel.

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Danville Area Community College HONORS LIST – FALL 2022

Armstrong, IL

Justin Wilken.

Bismarck, IL

Trenton Spicer.

Catlin, IL

Naomi Dolan, Emily Fier, Lillie Hannan, Macallister Hill, Autumn Lange, Grace Niedzwiecki.

Champaign, IL

Lilian Eziefule.

Charleston, IL

Ashlynn McPeak.

Columbus, OH

Brianna Hamilton.

Covington, IN

Jacob Eells, Hannah Hunter, Calvin Springer, Katie Woodrow.

Danville, IL

Nora Abdelghani, Joan Applegate, Michele Budnovich, Anna Carrion, Christine Daniel, Benjamin Dickerson, Ian Dukes, Jayla Greer, Chelsey Haga, Dalton Hagley, Diego Hightower, Aryanna Huckstadt, Lexi Hudson, Matteo Janzen, Ginaveve Jessup, William Landis, Chayton Lawrence, Lezlea Lowe, Julieanna Morse, Amanda Nelson, Candela Nevares Garcia, Aaron Olmstead, Destiny Parker, Lilliana Perez, Tah'yah Rose, Ruth Salazar, Woodley Scholz, Andrew Sentelle, Sebastian Skinner, Braeden Skoog, Jennifer Stovall, Dylan Taylor, Rylie Terrell, Kendra Tucker, Cassie Warren, Zoe Wilson, Ella Wolfe, Jacob Xiong.

Evansville, IN

Ryan Caddell, Adam Evans.

Fairmount, IL

Aaron Dean.

Findlay, IL

Dirk Bruyn.

Fithian, IL

Reed Sperry.

Georgetown, IL

Brooke Robertson, LaVonte Taylor, Madison Wilson.

Hoopeston, IL

Maria Alvarado, Vanessa Blackburn, Ashley Cadle, Marissa Garcia, Brady Woods.

Indianaola, IL

Lacee Darr.

Ingersoll, Canada

Lucus Forbes.

Kingman, IN

Lydia Van Huysen.

Liberty Township, OH

Keiara Gregory.

Mattoon, IL

Raven Morrison.

Mentone, IN

Owen Kirchenstien.

Milford, IL

Craig VanHoveln.

New Market, IN

Samuel Endicott.

Oakwood, IL

Lane Bensyl, Gaven Clouse, Koby Fletcher, Travis Goodner, Hayley Mascari, Katherine Reffett, Charles Rieches, Isaiah Ruch, William Sandusky, Brevin Wells.

Potomac, IL

Casey Grant, Leanne Rogers.

Quincy, IL

Luke Mettemeyer.

Richland, IN

Jackson Raaf.

Ridge Farm, IL

Savannah Davis, Gentry Howard.

Rossville, IL

Madalyn Goble, Hunter Howe, Sabrina Koenig.

Sheldon, IL

Julia Bushnell.

Sidell, IL

Madison Farrell.

St. Joseph, IL

Kelsey Martlage.

Tampa, FL

Briana Hernandez.

Westville, IL

Jason Cotten, Gage Lange, Christopher Miller, McKenzie Montgerard, Douglas Reffett.

Wheaton, IL

Ian Johnson.

Williamsport, IN

Ethan Hickman.

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Keith Harings Mural "Crack is Wack" - Citykids celebrate Manhattan CTR, 14 October 1995.

Photographer: Craig Skinner

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CANTLON: FREE AGENT FRENZY

BY: Gerry Cantlon, Howlings HARTFORD, CT - The free-agent frenzy has led to completing the 2022-23 Hartford Wolf Pack roster as the usual free agency carnival has come and gone. Incredibly, over 150 players changed addresses, and close to a billion dollars in compensation was doled out. Up in New York, the Rangers lost Andrew Copp, who returned home to Michigan to join the Detroit Red Wings. He will line his pockets with $5.65M per season. Kevin Rooney, the cousin of former New Haven Nighthawk Steve  Rooney, headed West to Calgary to join the Flames and will receive $1.4M per season for the next four years. The Rangers paid dearly to upgrade Hartford. Zach Jordan, whose contract has not yet been posted, comes to Hartford via the Cleveland Monsters. Turner Elson from Grand Rapids (GM Ryan Martin's old stomping grounds) at $750K-NHL/$225K-AHL for two years, a 6'0 195 center. Ty Emberson comes from Tucson (contract yet posted), making it now 12 D going into training camp in the fall. Andy Welinski comes over from Stockton (Calgary) on a one-year $400K-AHL deal. The Rangers made their qualifying offers by Mondaefore the 5 pm deadline as per the CBA, and two were very curious. Defenseman Hájek, who played a grand total of 17 games in New York and five in Hartford on a conditioning stint, was amazingly signed for another year at a cap helpful $800K and shockingly big 6'7 forward Austin Rueschoff (contract not yet posted), who signed as a collegiate free agent two years ago from Western Michigan (NCHC) who spent all last year in Hartford. His season could be broken into three parts; a physical start, showed flashes of a hot stick in the middle of the season, and like the rest of his teammates, a disappearing act in the last third of the season as they had a meteoric meltdown of 8-20-2 and out of the AHL playoffs after being in first at the AHL All-Star break. Tim Gettinger was given an offer who played well in all situations in Hartford in four years and was among the taxi squad call-ups got a one-year extension at amazingly as the lanky 6'6 forward got a one-year deal not yet posted. Not to anyone's surprise, the following were not qualified, thus allowing them to go to free agency. They included goalie Keith Kinkaid, who signed in primary for $750K. He was a main culprit in the late-season collapse with many rough performances. Also departing is goalie, Adam Huska (UCONN-HE). In three years in Hartford performed well but was not consistent enough. Tyler Wall played just 15 games in his two years, despite gaudy Hockey East numbers at UMASS-Lowell where he broke long-standing freshman winning record and career wins, but he never replicated those efforts and never gained the trust of his head coach or fellow teammates. His season ended six weeks early with knee surgery from a freak pre-game injury he suffered in Jacksonville. As of now, Zac Jones and Matt Robertson will be on defense. Robertson is a year from his RFA status. On an AHL deal comes Zach Guittari (Loomis Chaffe). That's half the defense. Hunter Skinner, Brandon Scanlin, and Nils Lundkvist are scheduled to return and could be the other half. Up front, the ever polite, pleasant, and gregarious Ty Ronning never built off his surge in performances in 2020-21 or early last season and sputtered at the end. Reports are Ronning, who lives in Vancouver in the off-season, where his father Cliff played with the Canucks and may sign there and head to nearby Abbotsford. Nick Merkley and Maxim Letunov, acquired at the trade deadline, were not re-signed. Merkley was injured in the next to last game in Bridgeport. Letunov was not a match and may be headed back home to Russia to play in the KHL with Torpedo Novgorod, who has his KHL rights. Despite an 81-point year in juniors, Jake Elmer was buried in the ECHL and never got a call-up. Anthony Greco has already left for Sweden. Mike O'Leary, who had minimal offensive output and was a late-season scratch, is gone to Iowa (AHL). Tanner Fritz, Alex Whelan, and Cristiano Di Giacinto are defensemen who all signed AHL  deals. Fritz will be in Hartford and could push the other two to Jacksonville because of the lack of lineup space. D-man Blake Hillman did well in Providence/ Toledo (ECHL) and was last year's training camp invitee is now under contract, Tim Theocaridis and goalie Parker Gahagan (Florida-ECHL/Milwaukee-AHL) have all been signed to AHL deals; four of the five will be in Hart City or likely the ECHL with the teams' affiliate there, the Jacksonville Icemen. Underperforming Justin Richards was given every chance to succeed on all four lines and special teams. However, he will find a new address, likely in the ECHL, after not being qualified. What the team does with the unhappy Lauri Pajuniemi, a year from his RFA, is yet to be determined. Will Jarred Tinordi return to reprise the mentor role or find a new address with his young family? Three part-time players are heading to separate teams in the Slovak Extra league. Abbott Girduckis (HC Presov), Liam Pecararo (HC Slovan Bratislava), and the second Hamden-born player in team history, Mike Lee (the Gunn School), as he heads to (HC Nove Zamsky). A fourth, James Sanchez, is available for other teams. Defenseman Jeff Taylor scratched more than he played in four years as an insurance policy, just 38 games in that time, signed with Adirondack (ECHL), and has new twins just born. Greg McKegg, who played one game in Hartford and 43 games and five points in New York, was cut loose and headed to Edmonton for a lucrative two-way deal of $750K-NHL/$350K-AHL. Billy Thompson, a one-game emergency from Adirondack, heads to play with defending champions Cardiff (Wales-EIHL) next year. Coming in from Europe draftees are; Karl Henriksson  Frölunda HC (Sweden-SHL), Adam Edström (Sweden-Rögle BK). Veteran Gustav Rydahl (Sweden-Farjestad BK) comes on a free agent $750K deal and goalie Olof Lindbom of Kristianstads IK (Sweden-Allsvenskan). Captain Jonny Brodzinski, with his youngest sibling, Easton, is on an AHL deal and scheduled to return. Then four junior-age players, Will Cullye (Windsor-OHL), Brennan Othmann (Flint-OHL), Matt Rempe (Seattle-WHL), and Roger Korczak (Moose Jaw-WHL), are coming to camp. Othmann has to spend a half-season in juniors after training camp with Flint (OHL) because of the CHL and NHL agreement that prohibits 19-year-olds from being in the AHL full-time unless a team's junior season has ended. He will be WJC eligible, which will be when he turns 20 NEXT January 5th. The last day of next year's WJC when it ends in Halifax and Moncton. Bobby Trivigino, signed at the end of the season from UMASS (HE), will be back. Patrick Khordorenko will be in the house in the last year of his deal. PLENTY OF MOVES The number of AHL'ers off to Europe is 42 as ex-Sound Tiger Josh Ho-Sang departs to Salavat Yulaev Ufa (Russia-KHL). Despite the Ukraine war, Russia amazingly leads the Euro race with ten signings. Sweden has nine, with Finland inking seven, Germany six and Austria four. NEWS AND NOTES The Wolf Pack 2022-23 schedule with three new opponents expected out in two weeks. The home opener is October 22nd. The Rangers lost Frank Vatrano to Anaheim. They got the backup goalie they sought in ex-Sound Tiger Jaroslav Halak from Vancouver at $1.5M. They also signed forward Vincent (Vinnie) Trochek from Carolina. To battle for the backup spot with a two-year contract, the Rangers signed Louis Domingue of Pittsburgh. He played with four teams last year (two NHL, two AHL). He hurt the Wolf Pack at the end of the year and nearly stole the Ranger series in an emergency relief situation in Pittsburgh. Instead, he got one-way money at $775K. Former CT Whale Cam Talbot was moved from Minnesota to Ottawa for goalie Filip Gustavsson. Ex-Pack Lias Andersson signs a one-year extension $750K deal with LA. Ex-Pack Malte Strömwall has decided to give North America another try and has  signed a one-year, two-way deal with Carolina/Chicago (AHL) for $750K-NHL/$150K-AHL leaving Dynamo Minsk (Belarus-KHL) Brogan Rafferty (Quinnipiac University) leaves for Anaheim-NHL/San Diego-AHL for Seattle-NHL/ Coachella Valley-AHL at $750K/$250K. --Fellow former Bobcat Chase Priskie leaves Florida-NHL/Charlotte-AHL to Buffalo-NHL/Rochester-AHL on a one-year $800K deal. Goalie Alex Lyon (Yale) from the Calder Cup champion Chicago Wolves/ Carolina (NHL) leaves to head off to Florida-NHL/Charlotte-AHL for one year at $750K. Another ex-Pack goalie, Dustin Tokarski, goes from Buffalo to Pittsburgh for a $775K package. Ex-Pack defenseman Anthony Bitetto goes from San Jose to Florida on a one-year, one-way deal at $750K. Max Pacioretty (New Canaan/Taft) was traded from Vegas to Carolina. Calle Järnkrok, the cousin of former Nighthawk Mikael Lindholm, signs a four-year deal with Toronto for $2.1M leaving Calgary. Rangers signed Adam Sýkora, 17, their first pick in last week's draft to a standard three-year ELC deal at $925K-NHL/$80K-AHL and because of his age, he will more than likely be with Medicine Hat (WHL) next year. They took him first overall in the CHL Import draft two weeks ago. SOMMER IN CALI Ex-Pack/Sound Tiger Joël Bouchard and his staff were sacked in early May. Now San Diego has hired the AHL's winningest coach, 65-year-old Roy Sommer (808 wins), ending a 24-year relationship running San Jose's minor league teams to replace Bouchard after just one year. Sommer also had two years as an assistant in San Jose and half a season as an interim head coach. He started coaching in Cali with the Roller Hockey International San Jose Rhinos (formerly Connecticut (New Haven) Coasters). As a young man, he started his minor pro playing career in the old Pacific Hockey League (PHL) with the Spokane (WA) Flyers. Sommer's hockey coaching journey started in Richmond/Roanoke in the ECHL and has taken him to Cleveland, Worcester, Kentucky, and the Bay Area for the last eight years. Cody MacLeod retires from playing in Iowa to become a skills development coach for Minnesota. The brand-new Coachella Valley (CA) Firebirds (Seattle) signed their first two players, Samuel Bucek from MHC Nitra of the Slovak Extra League, who has been in Slovakia. About six years ago, Bucek had three junior years with the Chicago Steel (USHL) twice and the Shawinigan Cataractes (QMJHL). Then to take care of the heavy lifting, they inked the capable Ian MacKinnon, who had 145 PM between Providence and Maine (ECHL) and Jacksonville (ECHL) last year, totaling 31 games and remembered for his battles with ex-Pack Mason Geersten two years ago. The team hired the first female assistant coach at the pro level, with Jessica Campbell going to the Firebirds. They got from Detroit ex-Pack goalie Magnus Hellberg ticketed initially for Grand Rapids now has been re-routed to the California desert, Jon Gillies (Salisbury Prep) goes from New Jersey to Arizona. After six years in Cleveland, Justin Scott signs with the Colorado Eagles. Andrew Sorenson of Rockford has the interim tag as head coach at Rockford taken off. Daniel Brickley, the cousin of ex-Pack Connor Brickley, after splitting the year between Chicago (AHL)/Norfolk (ECHL), signs with Västerviks IK (Sweden-Allsvenskan). -Nick Sczerbinski, a QU grad, was named as associate commissioner of the ECACHL after six years in Hamden as the associate athletic director for athletic communications since 2018. The Bobcats had another reason to celebrate as Boston hired Danielle Marmer (2017) to work in Player Development and as a Scouting assistant and became the first female bench hire in team history. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME Read the full article

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The Montague Boys

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Mademoiselle (1966) Tony Richardson

March 18th 2022