Wizbang Pop!: September 2009 Archives

GM Ending The Saturn Brand

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 30, 2009 · Comments (5)

After talks with Penkse Automotive broke down over whether GM could provide product, GM has decided to end the Saturn brand and close down the dealerships. Saturn will now join other failed GM brands like Oldsmobile and Pontiac which GM pulled the plug on when the corporation's financial situation grew... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW Becomes The First Cancellation

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 30, 2009 · Comments (0)

TBS has decided to pull the plug on THE BILL ENGVALL SHOW, making it the first official cancellation of the new TV season. Chronic low ratings doomed this series which did have a few fans, but just not enough. As part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour group. Engvall was... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

VW's Cool New 170mpg Concept Car

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 30, 2009 · Comments (2)

VW is running this cool new concept car around a few auto shows worldwide. The L1 gets an amazing 100 kilometers or 62 miles per liter of fuel, which translates into 170mpg in the ultra-lightweight vehicle. This two passenger car has the passenger sitting behind the driver, which may seem... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Conan O'Brien Back After Head Injury

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 29, 2009 · Comments (1)

Conan O'Brien was back on the air Monday after last Friday's accidental fall during a race with Teri Hatcher from DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. O'Brien slipped on the floor and hit the back of his head. At first he thought that he was developed some memory problems and the NBC nurse was... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Kate Plus Eight Minus Douchebag

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 29, 2009 · Comments (3)

TLC is changing Jon and Kate Plus Eight to Kate Plus Eight, beginning Nov. 2. TLC president Eileen O'Neill said in a statement, "Given the recent changes in the family dynamics, it only makes sense for us to refresh and recalibrate the program to keep pace with the family,"... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Ratings For THE JAY LENO SHOW Continue To Freefall

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 28, 2009 · Comments (4)

At first it seemed like a great idea. But now the reality for NBC is that the 10pm primetime version of Jay Leno's new show has fallen off by at least 66% in viewers from a high of over 18 million viewers down to a far less stellar 4.99 million... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Lucy O'Donnell, The Inspiration For 'Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds' Dies

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 28, 2009 · Comments (1)

The woman who inspired the classic Beatles song Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, has died aged 46, a charity said today. The song featured on the ground-breaking 1967 album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. John Lennon's elder son Julian said it was inspired by a picture he... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Vespa's Cool 2009 GTV 250 Scooter & Sidecar Concept

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 28, 2009 · Comments (1)

Vespa built this cool sidecar concept show scooter for the 2009 motorcycle show circuit. It evokes a sort of 1950's nostalgia. The scooter is a GTV 250cc model, however the sidecar is the real star here. It's a nice addition to long-time Italian brand. Sidecars are rare enough, but especially... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT Will Face Mass Cast Exodus

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 28, 2009 · Comments (1)

USA Network, a sister cable TV network of NBC, has confirmed rumors that the cast of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT will go through a major cast revamp. Popular actors Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Eric Bogosian and Julianne Nicholson are scheduled to leave for season nine. However, D'Onofrio will star... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (1 votes cast)

The Doors Will Release New LIVE IN NEW YORK Boxset in November

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 27, 2009 · Comments (1)

On November 10, 2009, just in time for the Christmas season The Doors will release a great six disc LIVE IN NEW YORK boxset that features the final shows done with Jim Morrison in the United States in 1970 before his death in Paris. The six disc set will feature... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Business: Proposed Beverage Tax Is Braindead Upon Arrival

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 27, 2009 · Comments (4)

A proposed national tax on soft drinks, juice drinks and flavored milks by some misguided Washington do-gooders is supposed to encourage more healthy choices and supposedly combat obesity. However, not much real intelligent thought went into this proposal. If this proposal is trying to promote more milk use and less... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Chrysler Plans To Drop Owner's Manuals In 2010

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 25, 2009 · Comments (2)

Chrysler intends to drop owner's manuals in 2010 in favor of a DVD and a highlight booklet. Chrysler claims environmental reasons, however cost-cutting is the most likely reason for the change. The change is sure to be controversial. Receiving a high quality owner's manual has traditionally been one of the... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Things Maury Povich Viewers Already Know...

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 25, 2009 · Comments (2)

According to a report by China Daily, a leading Beijing paternity testing center says up to 30 percent of tested men were not the biological fathers of their children.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

This Dancing Baby Agrees With Kanye - Beyonce MadeThe Greatest Video Ever

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 24, 2009 · Comments (0)

Serious lulz...... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (1 votes cast)

ESPN To Air 30 Documentaries For 30th Anniversary

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 24, 2009 · Comments (0)

ESPN Films has released the final slate and viewing schedule for the first seven "30 for 30" films to be televised this fall on ESPN. Beginning October 6, the films will be aired on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET through November 10, with a special post-Heisman slot reserved for... [Full Story]

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Shake Up On House: Jennifer Morrison Canned

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 24, 2009 · Comments (2)

Sources confirm to EW.com's Ausiello Files exclusively that Jennifer Morrison is leaving House. Fox declined to comment, but EW.com is told Morrison did not quit; her exit was a creative decision on the part of producers. The actress -- the first of the show's original cast member's to depart... [Full Story]

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Frontera Gourmet 3 Bean Chili Soup Is Simply Awful

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 23, 2009 · Comments (0)

Absolutely the worst gourmet chili soup that I've ever tasted is from the famous Frontera restaurants own brand which sells in gourmet stores for all of $4.95 retail. For that price, you'd expect something really good. Instead the apple cider vinegar taste is so overwhelming that it tastes more like... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Mackenzie Phillips: I Slept With My Own Father

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 23, 2009 · Comments (2)

CHICAGO -- Former child star Mackenzie Phillips said Wednesday her father, John Phillips, who was a leader of the 1960s pop group the Mamas and the Papas, raped her when she was a teenager and that her sexual relationship with him later became what she termed "consensual." Mackenzie Phillips... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Worst Award Show Dress Ever

Posted by Kevin · Published: September 22, 2009 · Comments (1)

Former daytime soap actress Victoria Rowell, arriving at The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Nokia Theatre on September 20, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Whether your an Obama supporter or not, there's no denying that Roswell's dress is hideous.... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

THE GOOD WIFE Might Be Among The Best

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 22, 2009 · Comments (2)

The new series, THE GOOD WIFE, starring former ER star Julianna Margulies, has success written all over it. It's easily her best performance since ER. And the storyline is excellent as well. It likely will become a Tuesday night favorite for many fans. The story relates around a wife who... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

NCIS:LOS ANGELES Looks Like A Hit

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 22, 2009 · Comments (1)

The new spinoff of the popular NCIS series, NCIS: LOS ANGELES is set to debut at 9:00 tonight on CBS. And it looks great and does honor to the series. And actors LL Cool J and Chris O'Donnell both seem excellent and well suited to their roles. The writing is... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Founder Of Goya Sazon Gourmet Foods Dies

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 21, 2009 · Comments (0)

The founder Of Sazon Goya foods, Jose Antonio Ortega Bonet, the excellent Hispanic brand of seasonings and foods, has died at age 79. Mr. Bonet was born in Havana, Cuba. Some of the Goya food brands such as their Cuban style black bean soup are simply wonderful. Every product they... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Motorcycle Club's Ride Turns Into Human Dominoes

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 20, 2009 · Comments (3)

A motorcycle club's ride through Wilsonville, Oregon turned into a giant human dominoes crash when a lead motorcycle attempted to avoid hitting a sudden freeway traffic stall and a pickup truck, causing two columns of bikes and drivers to spill all over the freeway causing 10 injuries, 26 crashes and... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

FOX TV's "Chicken" Flub Becomes Internet Comedy Hit

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 20, 2009 · Comments (0)

A New York FOX affiliate station's TV anchor flub has become a huge Internet comedy hit overnight. WNYW's Ernie Anastos was attempting to make some small talk about some chicken story, and meant to say "Keep plucking that chicken". Unfortunately the anchor flubbed the line and instead the "F bomb"... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Michelle Obama Will Step From Celebrity To Policy Role

Posted by Paul Hooson · Published: September 19, 2009 · Comments (3)

First lady Michelle Obama plans to make the transition from a mere celebrity role into advocating for public policy soon. Her first major issue will the controversial health care reform policy that the Obama Administration is advocating for that appears to be in real political trouble. Like some other first... [Full Story]

Rating: 1/5 (4 votes cast)

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