Summer Vacation Imissthe80s

Imissthe80s.com is on summer vacation at the moment. Rest in peace Michael Jackson.

Dorrie

Summer Vacation

The site will be updated again soon. I am enjoying an extended summer vacation. I hope you all are enjoying your summer. Rest in peace Michael Jackson, that was terrible news to lose the King of Pop.

Dorrie

Pet Shop Boys Tour Dates and More

PANDEMONIUM TOUR

Yes, that’s the name of Pet Shop Boys tenth studio album.

Yes, it’s their highest-charting record since 1993’s Very.



Yes, Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe's career as Pet Shop Boys spans over two decades and they
have sold over 30 million albums.

Yes, Pet Shop Boys will bring Pandemonium on tour to North America this Fall.

Yes, The Pandemonium Tour is a multi-media show that will include Pet Shop Boys' greatest hits and celebrate the new album.

Yes, it will be directed by Es Devlin, choreographed by Lynne Page with live music produced by Stuart Price.

Yes, it's a very 'up' show, one you won't want to sit down for....

Yes, Chris Lowe says 'Every night is Friday night' on the tour.

Yes, USA Today said the new album ‘affirms their greatness.’

Yes, Entertainment Weekly said that 'No one writes better dance-pop odes'.

Yes, Rolling Stone said “On their excellent 10th album, the music leans toward the ornate, with snatches of
Tchaikovsky and spaghetti-Western atmospherics enveloping the synths and house beats.”

Yes, People said “Here they’re at their best on melancholy-streaked songs such as “Beautiful People”.

Yes, their website is www.petshopboys.co.uk.




The Pet Shop Boys will be offering pre-sale tickets to their online community for the up-coming North American dates.
In addition, a limited number of VIP packages (including the opportunity to meet Neil and Chris)
will be made available for purchase.

The pre-sale will begin Monday, June 8th, at 1:00 PM in the time zone of the performance. Purchase pre-sale tickets!



PANDEMONIUM TOUR DATES:

Aug 29 Montreal Metropolis
Sept 1 New York, NY Hammerstein
Sept 2 New York, NY Hammerstein
Sept 3 Washington, DC Constitution Hall
Sept 5 Boston, MA House of Blues
Sept 6 Atlantic City, NJ House of Blues
Sept 9 Miami, FL Fillmore
Sept 10 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay PAC
Sept 11 Orlando, FL House of Blues
Sept 12 Atlanta, GA Chastain
Sept 14 Chicago, IL Chicago Theater
Sept 15 Milwaukee, WI Pabst Ballroom
Sept 19 Vancouver, BC Vancouver Centre of Performing Arts
Sept 20 Seattle, WA Moore
Sept 22 San Francisco, CA Warfield
Sept 23 San Francisco, CA Warfield
Sept 24 Los Angeles, CA Greek
Sept 26 Las Vegas, NV Joint

Pet Shop Boys Official Website

Mr. Belvedere Seasons 1 & 2 DVD Review

Shout Factory has released "Mr. Belvedere Season's One and Two" on DVD. "Mr. Belvedere" was a family friendly sitcom that premiered on ABC in the month of March 1985. The show quickly became a favorite of television viewers. Christopher Hewett, a British actor, starred on the sitcom as friendly, boisterous butler Mr. Belvedere. Mr. Belvedere was hired by the Owens family in the shows first episode. The premise of the series revolves around the butler living in the home and helping to raise the children of George and Marsha Owens. Child actor Brice Beckham starred in the series as witty Wesley Owens. Wesley and Mr. Belvedere had great candor and shared many laughs. Wesley was quite a scene stealer. The show featured two teenage actors that starred on the series as Heather and Kevin.

The best way to describe "Mr. Belvedere" is as a family friendly sitcom with a family addition that helped to raise the family. Mr. Belvedere shared in the child raising with George and Marsha Owens. There wasn't a great deal of jealously when it came to parenting type of scenarios. The household children listened to Mr. Belvedere and welcomed his advice and opinions.

The episodes are memorable. "Mr Belvedere" didn't spend a great deal of time in syndication. Many of these episodes haven't been seen in years. Memorable episodes include the episodes "Sweet Charity," in which Heather and Wesley bring home a homeless woman, "Requiem," where Wesley becomes conflicted after the death of his accordian teacher, "Wesley's Friend," in which Wesley's friend is diagnosed with AIDS, and the episode "Amish," in which the oldest teenage son Kevin starts dating an Amish girl and changes his lifestyle. The good thing about the episode "Wesley's Friend" is that it introduced AIDS to the family viewing audience. This episode was one of the first family sitcom episodes to introduce AIDS to the viewing audience.

"Mr. Belvedere Seasons 1 & 2" on DVD is a five disc collection that features 29 episodes. The air dates for the episodes on the disc range from March 15th, 1985 to March 28th 1986. Bonus features on the fifth disc include a featurette titled "The Owens Family Remembers." This feature includes brand new interview footage with cast members Bob Uecker, Ilene Graff, Brice Beckham and Rob Stone. It's really cool to see child actor Brice Beckham all grown up. The other cast members look great. It's nice that Shout Factory went through the effort of reuniting cast members for this interview. In addition to the feature with interviews, the DVD set includes a Saturday Night Live sketch titled "Mr. Belvedere Fan Club." It's pretty cool that the rights owners of Saturday Night Live allowed this content to be included in the DVD box set. Fans of "Mr. Belvedere" the series should be pleased that Shout Factory went through the effort to include bonus material. "Mr. Belvedere" Seasons 1 & 2 on DVD is a great purchase and fans of the show will be pleased to finally own this favorite on DVD.

Hulk Vs. Trailer

On behalf of Lionsgate Home Entertainment, we are pleased to present the trailer for the eagerly awaited DVD release of the most highly anticipated Marvel animated feature yet - HULK VS. Make way for the clash of Marvel’s mightiest heroes, as Bruce Banner’s alter-ego takes on fan favorites Wolverine and Thor in two epic, all new, action-packed animated films -- Hulk Vs. Wolverine and Hulk Vs. Thor.


For more information on this title, visit the official website:

www.lionsgate.com/hulkvs

Fraggle Rock The Complete Series on DVD November 4th!

In celebration of the 25th anniversary, the iconic TV series will be available on DVD November 4, 2008. Available for the first-time ever together in one big DVD set, the complete series collection includes 100 original songs, all 96 episodes, including Season 4 on DVD for the very first time.



This Complete Series Collection features over 47 hours of content on an impressive 20 discs, including over two hours of never-before-seen bonus features and an original Fraggle Rock illustration poster - all presented together in custom premium, collectible 3D rock packaging! The collection also includes never-before released episodes from Season 4. With more than 1.3 million DVD’s sold to date and five international Emmy awards, the Fraggle Rock series is adored by millions of fans worldwide.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

From a fun-loving group of furry subterranean creatures came millions of fans, 100 original songs, 96 total episodes, four seasons… and one Fraggle Rock Complete Series Collection! Dance your cares away with the all-new, fully loaded collectible set of the entire award-winning series, including Season 4 available for the first-time ever on DVD! The Complete Series Collection is sure to be a fan favorite with over 47 hours of content on an impressive 20 discs, including over two hours of never-before-seen bonus features and an original Fraggle Rock illustration poster - all presented together in custom premium, collectible rock packaging!



With more than 1.3 million DVD’s sold to date and five international Emmy awards, the Fraggle Rock series is adored by millions of fans worldwide. Fun-loving Fraggles – Gobo, Mokey, Red, Wembley and Boober - are joined by tiny diligent Doozers and giant Gorgs, in one fantastical, musical world. Share in the music and memories that have kept fans rockin' for 25 years in the ultimate Fraggle Rock Complete Series Collection!



DVD SYNOPSIS:

The Jim Henson Company’s beloved children’s television series, Fraggle Rock, ran four seasons (96 episodes) from 1983 to 1987 on HBO. Starring a diverse and quirky group of cave-dwelling creatures, the world of Fraggle Rock is a unique place where three different, yet surprisingly similar communities learn to live and work in harmony.



The Fraggles love to sing and dance, work just thirty minutes a week and spend most of their days dancing their cares away. They are joined by their industrious neighbors, the Doozers, tiny green workers that build elaborate structures the Fraggles find irresistibly tasty; and the Gorgs, giant creatures who live in the garden above Fraggle Rock guarding their cherished radish patch.



Through the fun of the Fraggle five - level-headed, practical Gobo; spiritual, artistic Mokey; exuberant, athletic Red; nervous, indecisive Wembley; worrisome Boober - and the unique mix of music, from folk, blues and gospel to country and rock, the series entertains and encourages an understanding and embracing of diversity.



Never-before released episodes from season four included in the Fraggle Rock Complete Series Collection are “Sprocket’s Big Adventure,” “Wembley’s Wonderful Whoopie Water,” “Sidebottom Blues,” “Uncle Matt’s Discovery,” “Junior Faces the Music,” “A Tune For Two,” The Perfect Blue Rollie,” “A Brush With Jealousy,” “Wembley’s Flight,” “Red’s Blue Dragon,” “Wonder Mountain,” “Space Frog Follies” and “Boober Gorg.”

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 1983-1987
Title Copyright: © 2008 The Jim Henson Company. JIM HENSON’S mark & logo, FRAGGLE ROCK mark & logo, characters and elements are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved.

Type: TV on DVD

Rating: Not Rated

Age Target: Perfect for Fraggle Fans of all ages, from 0-99!

Closed Captioned: English Closed Captioned

Format: Full Screen

Total Run Time: Over 47 hours

DVD Audio Status: 2.0 Stereo

Program Website: www.henson.com

"The Whatchu Talkin' About?" Superquiz!

"The Whatchu Talkin' About?" Superquiz!