Monthly Archives: August 2009

Today’s the day gang! The star of the GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE turns 57 today. There has been talk of a new Pee Wee Project for like 20 years. So what’s the latest? Well, there are a few things in development. The most pressing is the Pee Wee stage show, which will go off in Hollywood in November. We here at JGT headquarters are seriously thinking about spending our Thanksgiving in LA.
Meanwhile, there are two Pee Wee scripts written, AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WILL SOMEONE WITH LOTS OF MONEY PLEASE PRODUCE THEM? Damnit, this is one of those times I wish I was filthy rich. The next Pee Wee movie is going to be Number 1 with a bullet at the box office, but these goons in Hollywood can’t see it, so nobody seems to be funding these films.

One is about Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, and I’m sure it will be a great film. But it’s the other script that has me really excited. It is what Reubens has called a “dark comedy”.

“It’s basically the story of Pee-wee Herman becoming famous as a singer,” Reubens explained. “He has a hit single and gets brought out to Hollywood to make musical movies, kind of like they did with Elvis. It all kind of goes downhill from there for Pee-wee. He turns into a monster. He does everything wrong and becomes a big jerk.” Though he described it as a movie “about fame,” Reubens insisted, “It’s not autobiographical.”

A dark Pee-Wee comedy. Color Me Sold. Of course, there is some bad news. Reubens admitted he’s talked to “Big Adventure” director Burton. “I have talked to Tim about one of them about a year ago. But Tim is booked. I think he would be interested in it, but he’s really busy.”

Damnit, Tim! Come to your senses man! There is nothing you are working on that is as important as a dark Pee Wee comedy. Nothing! OK, if not Tim, maybe David Lynch. You got any ideas for who should be director of these films?

First of all, a little heads up, this will not be a night for high scoring. The winning scores last night were 88 and 84. The 2nd round is a little different than usual. I think it’s kind of cool but it’s also really tough. Was able to raise a lot of money yesterday. Special thanks go out to the guys on Dog Peed on My Eagles Jersey, who after winning donated the cash equivalent of their gift certificate to the program. Classy move…and it certainly won’t hurt them in the power rankings. Had several other folks last night who were extremely generous with their offers. Trust me, it is greatly appreciated and will be put to good use.

OK, on to quizzo tonight. The Jams try to stay on top at 6:15 p.m. They’ll be hard pressed to keep their average up around 113 with tonight’s quiz, but that doesn’t mean they’ll lose their 3 game winning streak. Then we head to Black Sheep at 8 p.m. There are rumors of an Axis of Evil Knieval sighting tonight. They’ll be hard pressed to knock off a Duane’s World team that is King of the Hill at the Sheep. Hope to see ya tonight!

Here is a look at “The Future” in 1969. This is pretty cool.

The kind of hot, kind of annoying tv cook turns 41 today. Here are some sexy shots she took for FHM magazine when she was 35. (Yes, these are real photos. I thought they were photoshopped the first time I saw them.) But when you are wishing her a happy birthday today, please keep in mind: she is an agent of terror.

Hey gang, as you probably know, I help run a number of programs through the Urban Youth Association for local teens at a nearby rec center. And as you know, the city is in the midst of a major budget crisis. (See where this headed?) Long story short, we are not getting the funds that we normally get from the local government to help run these programs. So we need your help to help the programs continue. You can meet some of the guys several quizzo regulars and I work with throughout the year by checking out the short video above, and you can read some of their work at their blog.

I am asking you to please donate anything you can afford to, whether it’s $1 or $10 or $100, by going to Paypal and donating to the program. To do that, go to the blog above and click on the paypal link on the right. You can also give me money at quizzo this week if you’d like to help. Needless to say, this is a program I strongly believe in, from the basketball to the tutoring to our summer education program. Your support helps to pay our teachers, helps to pay for the various field trips we have during the year, and gives local teens (many of whom come from dangerous neighborhoods) a safe, fun, and positive environment to spend their free time. I thoroughly appreciate your support.

The Kingdom wins twice, including once by 39. Will the margin of victory affect the QCS computers? L. Ron Hubbard answers 39 out of 40, and the Jams keep on rolling. Who will secure the top spot? Find out Monday when the Power Rankings are released. In the meantime, here are a few highlights of the past week:

Vick is hardly the first Philly athlete to torture animals. The horrifying history of Philly athletes and animals.

The Michael Vick and Dogs quizzo round.

Jayson Werth steals Vanilla Ice’s style.