RIP: Jim Steinman

[Machine Head]

I think Xanadu is a masterpiece.

The ELO or Olivia Newton John version.

Take your pick.

 

[Machine Head]

I'm a child of that period, so I like some of their stuff. Roll With the Changes is one of the greatest rock songs ever. Hi Infidelity was a perfect early 1980s pop/rock album, though it probably doesn't hold up well, and Keep on Lovin' You was a great power ballad before power ballads were a thing. Many guys my age copped their first feels slow-dancing to that in junior high. That said, the direction Kevin Cronin took that band after 1982 or so was regrettable. Produced mountains of cash, so tough to blame him/them. If you need some pop music to go with your elephant ear, fresh lemonade or food-truck gyro, though, they're your guys.

I'll die on a hill for their work up to and ending with the 1976 Live album.

After that they can go suck an egg.

Edit: Ozark, which I mentioned a while back, they get a pass on that.

 

[dixiehack]

Night Court sucked at the very end but it was better for longer than it is getting credit for here.

 

[Machine Head]

Did I read somewhere that a Night Court reboot is in the works?

Honest question.

Edit: Maybe, but this was 12/20

'Night Court' Sequel With John Larroquette Set At NBC; Melissa Rauch EP – Deadline

 

[swingline]

With Dan, Dan Fielding?

 

[Machine Head]

Looking at the Deadline I came across a story that gives me pause

Does the world really need this?

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is near a deal for Shout It Out Loud, a film package that aspires to do for the iconic hard rock band KISS what Bohemian Rhapsody did for Queen.

 

[garrow]

I think Xanadu is a masterpiece.

The ELO or Olivia Newton John version.

Take your pick.

ONJ was my first celebrity crush. In that Xanadu/Physical era she was absolute fire as the kids today say.

 

[Machine Head]

ONJ was my first celebrity crush. In that Xanadu/Physical era she was absolute fire as the kids today say.

But Gene Kelley was the glue that held Xanadu the film together, I think we'd all agree.

 

[mpcincal]

Night Court sucked at the very end but it was better for longer than it is getting credit for here.

At its peak, "Night Court" was a very funny show that earned its spot at the end of the NBC Thursday night sitcom block. Also, deserves credit for persevering through the numerous early cast changes (including two deaths). Not too confident about the reboot (or sequel) series; sometimes you just gotta leave well enough alone.

 

[dixiehack]

When everybody has a streaming service, everyone needs fuel for the furnace. There's about to be a lot of stuff green-lighted that makes My Mother the Car look urbane.

 

[Machine Head]

At its peak, "Night Court" was a very funny show that earned its spot at the end of the NBC Thursday night sitcom block. Also, deserves credit for persevering through the numerous early cast changes (including two deaths). Not too confident about the reboot (or sequel) series; sometimes you just gotta leave well enough alone.

Frasier says hey

'Frasier' reboot: Kelsey Grammer reprising role 17 years after show ended - CNN

 

[Junkie]

I think Xanadu is a masterpiece.

The ELO or Olivia Newton John version.

Take your pick.

There's more than one?