The Dogcast: Some Family Old Radio Fun With “The Bickersons”

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some more old radio fun. This time we’re responding to a listener request. Miss Darlyne is a good friend and a loyal listener of the Pat Walsh Show and she requested the classic comedy “The Bickersons.” Originally created by Phil Rapp for Edgar Bergan’s show, it was popular enough to spin off into its own series. Stars Don Ameche and Francis Langford play John and Blanche Bickerson with Danny Thomas as brother Amos. The writing is delightful and Ameche’s delivery is especially good. Enjoy and feel free to comment below or on my Facebook page. So Sayeth The Kendog!

The Bickersons – Blanche’s New Coat
The Bickersons – Car Repairs And Teaching Blanche How To Drive

Dog’s Movie House: “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” a delightfully crazy romantic comedy disguised as a superhero film!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look at the long-delayed sequel to the 2018 hit “Venom,” a film that managed to become a success despite being a film about a Spider-Man villain that didn’t feature Spider-Man. It succeeded because of a gonzo performance by Tom Hardy, some funky special effects, and a script that gets the character right despite the familiar story beats of a standard superhero film. “Let There Be Carnage” ups the ante when it comes to the bromance between the symbiote Venom (voiced by Hardy) and Eddie Brock. The two are in full old-married couple mode when they have to face a new symbiote that has merged with a serial killer named Cletus Kasady to become the powerful Carnage. Both Venom and Eddie are forced to deal not only with their own complicated relationship but with the consequences of their actions when it comes to both Cletus and Carnage.

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Dog’s Movie House: “The Many Saints Of Newark” Interesting Chapter In The Story Of The Sopranos!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a rather emberrassing admission: I was never really a big fan of “The Sopranos” HBO’s landmark television series about a mob family in New Jersey. I did watch it from time to time and I am familiar with some of the storylines and characters, but it just didn’t hook me the way it did so many others. That said, David Chase’s creation is one of the most iconic television series in history, with great stories and acting, and I imagine fans were happily anticipating the upcoming theatrical prequel that sheds light on the young Tony Soprano and how he became the hard-edged gangster we see in the television show. As for me, “The Many Saints Of Newark” is very well done from a dramatic standpoint, but it feels more like a longform version of the television show than an actual theatrical film! That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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The Dogcast: Burns & Allen Plus Jack Benny Equals Comedy Gold!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with some old radio comedy classic programming to enliven your weekend. This week we’ve got a couple of Burns & Allen programs from 1943 featuring legend Jack Benny as a guest star. These two programs involve Jack at a beauty parlor being caught by Gracie and the blackmail that follows. Enjoy the programs and feel free to comment either below or on my Facebook page. So Sayeth The Kendog!

Burn & Allen – 11/2/1943
Burns & Allen – 11/9/1943

The Kenblog: Getting “Bang Bang” to the masses!

Howdy Folks! It’s The Kendog here with a look and a link to Sean Moody’s neat little short movie “Bang Bang” shot with drones, smart phones, and a cast consisting primarly of his kids and their friends, “Bang Bang” is a fun movie that has a lot of polish for such a new effort. Moody may have been making a movie for a lark, but his commitment to the craft matches those of the big budget boys. Make sure you watch the outtakes at the end; they’re nearly as funny as the film itself. Enjoy! So Sayeth The Kendog!