OETA FESTIVAL IS ON!

[Kashmir]

http://www.oeta.tv/festival.html

I love this stuff.[]

[sgrizzle]

Last one to the tote bag is a rotten egg!

[Steve]

I am a major viewer of PBS/OETA Ch. 11 in Tulsa, as I receive all my TV from free air broadcast.  I love programs such as NOVA, American Experience, Antiques Roadshow, Masterpiece Theater, Independent Lens, the McLaughlin Group, NOW, Bill Moyers, the marvelous Ken Burns films, etc.  I have always wondered why, during the big fund drives of March and August, do they choose to show such schmaltzy, mediocre "specials" such as James Last, Celtic music, "Doo-Wop" vocal bands made up of new members, not the original that are long-dead, 5-year-old Lawrence Welk specials, etc.

Their consistent donor base must be the over-75 crowd, as that is whom they cater to during the fund drives.  If they want my money, show more exclusive science NOVA specials, or more unique independent films as shown on Independent Lens, or even repeat a classic Ken Burns history series.  During the annual March "Festival" and "Augustfest," my TV is rarely tuned in to PBS Ch. 11.  Personally, I find the stuff they show during pledge drives to be boring, mind-numbing garbage.

[Kashmir]

You mean the Eric Burton and the Animals  didn't blow you away? LOL

I know what you mean.  Show us the Led Concert that was in London this past November and the cash would $$$$$$$$$$$

I don't know why I like watching the old people, but it is a family tradition in our house.  Now if they would just quit interrupting the show for damn pledges, all would be well.[:O]

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by Kashmir

You mean the Eric Burton and the Animals  didn't blow you away? LOL

I know what you mean.  Show us the Led Concert that was in London this past November and the cash would $$$$$$$$$$$

I don't know why I like watching the old people, but it is a family tradition in our house.  Now if they would just quit interrupting the show for damn pledges, all would be well.[:O]

They sometimes show new stuff that interests me during the pledge drives, but mostly I find it a boring lot.  The Suze Orman, Dr. Whatzit crap is all just stuff anybody with any common sense should know.  The celtic music, Lawrence Welk stuff is not to my taste.  I did see a promo about a Mike Douglas show retrospective that I want to see.  I keep a close eye on the TV schedule during PBS pledge drive time, for the very rare show I want to see.

[dbacks fan]

I would like to get a copy of the "Discover Oklahoma" video that show not only the state but also the people of importance that are from Oklahoma to show some of my friends here in Arizona. (Hoyt Axton singing "Never Been To Spain" comes to mind) "In Oklahoma, not Arizona, what does it matter"

If someone could help me with this I would appreciate it.

[Kashmir]

Well, don't cry to me, Steve, when you are sad you missed the original Iron Butterfly dudes in Tank Tops...[xx(]

The info/edu shows are stupid and certainly do not inspire me to send anything that way.

The lady was going on about "programming that respects you, your family, on and on..." I am sorry, but any station that puts that Teletubbies  business on respects NO ONE!

[grahambino]

With all the uncertainty in the global economy these days, gold is always a smart investment...DOO-WOP GOLD, that is!

[xx(]

[Kashmir]

Too Funny!!!!![)]

[inteller]

they need discover oklahoma in HD.  Great show, but hate the bars.

[Kashmir]

If anyone is interested in watching the '60's special tonight, it is a rerun from Wednesday and really isn't half bad.  There's some facinationg old "videos" that are very far out. I think Mr. Kashmir fell a little in love with the gorgeous Marilyn McCoo (60+!!!) who appears and sounds great, and is (according to Mr. K) smokin' hawt.

Not as good as the British Invasion show last year, but still OK.

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by Kashmir

Well, don't cry to me, Steve, when you are sad you missed the original Iron Butterfly dudes in Tank Tops...[xx(]

Sorry (not) I missed that one.  I am a child of the '60s, and certainly like to wax nostalgic on occasion.  But in general, I prefer to listen to the original LPs and not see most "revival" acts today; most of these groups are new members, not the original talent, with maybe one original member so they can legally use the name.

[mr.jaynes]

quote:Originally posted by Kashmir

I think Mr. Kashmir fell a little in love with the gorgeous Marilyn McCoo (60+!!!) who appears and sounds great, and is (according to Mr. K) smokin' hawt.

Well, hey, bring back Solid Gold!

[HazMatCFO]

I watched the last half of a show about the art in the State Capitol last week. Great show and I hope it's on again soon.

Oh yea, all the musical reunion shows are great.

[Steve]

quote:Originally posted by HazMatCFO

I watched the last half of a show about the art in the State Capitol last week. Great show and I hope it's on again soon.

Was that the one where the capitol curator was taking young people on a tour of the capitol art?  I caught part of that show too, and it was pretty good, although the gushing narative by the host was pretty hard to stomach at times.  I also heard a comment or two that was historically incorrect.