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Rising Stars and Courtside Drama: How Caitlin Clark and New Talents Are Transforming the WNBA

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAngel Reese, Caitlin Clark, professional women's basketball, WNBA attendance, WNBA drama, WNBA equal pay, WNBA fan engagement, WNBA growth 2024, WNBA history, WNBA preseason 2024, WNBA transformation, WNBA viewership, WNBA young talent, women's basketball controversy, women's NCAA basketball0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the WNBA and the growth from 2023 to 2024 has basically exploded over night or over one off season. The past couple of years Caitlin Clark has had a lot of new eyes checking out women’s NCAA basketball. There has always been talented female players starting with the first draft class in 1997. Initially there were 16 players randomly assigned to the newly formed teams such as Vicky Bullett and Sheryl Swoops, then each team entered a formal…

Reviving the Laughs: Exploring the Timeless Charm of ‘Taxi’ and Its Iconic Cast

April 28, 2024April 28, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1978, 1983, Andy Kaufman, cabbies, Carol Kane, Cheers, Christopher Lloyd, classic sitcom, Comedy, Danny Devito, dispatcher, Entertainment, humor, Judd Hirsch, Louis De Palma, Marilu Henner, New York City, nostalgic, Rhea Perlman, Seinfeld, sitcom, Taxi, Television, television history, Tony Danza, Wings0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at a classic sitcom from the 1980’s that is still entertaining today, “Taxi“. Taxi first aired September 12, 1978 and sported a stellar cast. The sitcom follows a group of New York City cabbies and the hilarious cast in a show that ran till June of 1983. The cast included stars like Tony Danza, Danny DeVito, Christopher Lloyd, Judd Hirsch, Andy Kaufman, Rhea Perlman, Marilu Henner, and Carol Kane. One of my favorite characters is Iggy played by Christopher…

Barenaked Ladies 2024 Tour

April 22, 2024April 23, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAndy Creeggan, band, banter, Barenaked Ladies, Be My Yoko Ono, Brian Wilson, Canada, concert, Ed Roberts, Entertainment, fun, hits, If I Had A Million Dollars, improvised, Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, live show, Music, Ontario, performance, rap, Rochester, Scarborough, St Kitts, Steven Page, The Big Bang Theory theme song, The Old Apartment, tickets, tour, Tyler Stewart0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Back in 1988 Ed Roberts and Steven Page got together in Scarborough, ON and formed the band Barenaked Ladies. They added Jim Creeggan and his brother Andy, Tyler Stewart and Kevin Hearn who replaced Andy when he left the band in 1995. Page left the band in 2009 to pursue a solo career and everyone else remains. The band first had success in Canada with their 2 hits “If I Had A Million Dollars” and “Brian Wilson”. The hits kept coming for the band…

A LOOK AT 2017 MOVIE MEGAN LEAVEY AND THE TRUE STORY BEHIND IT!

April 14, 2024April 15, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffDog handler adoption, Dog handler Iraq, Dog handler movie, Dog handler Netflix, Dog handler true story, Kate Mara acting Leavey, Kate Mara Leavey portrayal, Kate Mara Leavey role, Kate Mara movie, Marine Corps dog handler, Megan Leavey adoption, Megan Leavey dog handler, Megan Leavey improvised explosive device, Megan Leavey Iraq, Megan Leavey K9 Rex, Megan Leavey Marine Corps, Megan Leavey movie, Megan Leavey Netflix, Megan Leavey true story, Megan Leavey YouTube interviews, Military dog handler adoption, Military dog handler Iraq, Military dog handler movie, Military dog handler Netflix, Military dog handler true story, Military service movie, True story dog handler0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the 2017 movie “Megan Leavey”. The movie is based on the true story of Megan Leavey who joined the Marine Corps in 2003 trying to figure out what she wanted to do in life. Leavey who grew up in Valley Cottage near New York City still had visions of 911 in her head and joined the Marines because she felt she had a higher purpose in life. She became a dog handler and served in Iraq in 2005…

Is The Transfer Portal Helping or Hurting NCAA Basketball?

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAthlete transfers in college sports, College athletes endorsement deals, College basketball finals 2024, College basketball season review, College basketball travel and food expenses, Impact of transfer portal on college basketball, Men's basketball champions 2024, NCAA basketball scholarships, Professionalization of college basketball, Transfer portal college basketball, Women's basketball champions 20240 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. The college basketball finals are upon us and we will have champions crowned first the men and women’s 2024 basketball teams. It has been a hard fought season to the end and only 2 teams remain to duke it out for the royal crown. Next year is looking much different in college basketball. Men and women across the country are taking advantage of jumping ship with the ease of the transfer portal. What is making these players leave their school. Is it wanting more…

Celebrating Easter and Survival: The Remarkable Story of ‘Touching The Void

March 31, 2024March 31, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffDocumentary on Tubi, Extreme weather challenges, Happy Easter, Inspirational climbing stories, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, Mountain climbing adventure, Rebirth and Renewal, Siula Grande climb, Survival story, Touching The Void documentary0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Happy Easter. Easter is a time of rebirth and renewed life as the Earth comes out of its Winter months and everything comes back to life. I watched the 2003 documentary “Touching The Void” over the weekend and it is a remarkable true story about 2 young rock climbers who nearly died scaling the icy face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. 2 young men Joe Simpson and Simon Yates set out to climb the glacial mountain in 1985 and become the first…

Remembering Louis Gossett Jr.: A Tribute to a Legendary Career and Iconic Roles

March 31, 2024April 1, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s movie icons, An Officer and a Gentleman, Broadway career of Louis Gossett Jr., Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley, iconic roles of Louis Gossett Jr., Iron Eagle Colonel Charles 'Chappy' Sinclair, Louis Gossett Jr., Louis Gossett Jr. death, Louis Gossett Jr. fans, Louis Gossett Jr. filmography, Louis Gossett Jr. in Jaws 3-D, Louis Gossett Jr. legacy, Louis Gossett Jr. movies, Louis Gossett Jr. on Saturday Night Live, Louis Gossett Jr. tribute, Louis Gossett Jr. TV shows, Louis Gossett Jr. voice work, Remembering Louis Gossett Jr., RIP Louis Gossett Jr.0 comment

Hello everybody. Louis Gossett Jr. was born in 1936 in Brooklyn NY. When I discovered Gossett passed away on March 29th I didn’t recognize the name but I saw he was gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley in An Officer and a Gentleman. I immediately recognized the face and remembered the wonderful job he did in that movie. As a young boy this was one of my favorite movies and I loved Gossett in this movie. A movie I have not seen in 30 years or so and his roll in this…

Revisiting “Platoon”: A Powerful Reflection on War and Morality

March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffAcademy Awards, Charlie Sheen, morality of war, movie exploration, movie review, Oliver Stone, Platoon, Tom Berenger, US soldiers, Vietnam veterans, Vietnam War film, William Defoe0 comment

Story By Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Yesterday I had a chance to sit down and watch Platoon. It has been a few decades since I last watched this movie. Starring Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, and Tom Berenger with supporting cast Forest Whitaker, Keven Dillon, and John McGinley. There is a young Johnny Depp with a minor roll as well. Platoon is a 1986 film directed by Oliver Stone. It follows a new soldier, Chris played by Sheen, who comes into an already battle tested Platoon in Vietnam. The movie based…

March Madness: A Tribute to Memorable Moments and Passionate Competition

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffBig dance, Bracket predictions, Buzzer beaters, Christian Laettner, College Basketball, Duke vs Kentucky, Final game, Grant Hill, Jimmy Valvano, MARCH MADNESS, Memorable moments, Men's tournament, NCAA Basketball legacy, NCAA competition, NCAA tournament, NCST vs Houston, Passion for the game, Playoff excitement, Upsets, Women's tournament0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. March Madness is in full swing. Whether you are a die hard college basketball fan, or just watch at tournament time, you most likely will fill out a bracket and try to predict something that may never happen, a perfect bracket. There have been several memorable moments throughout history. The first one that comes to my mind is Jimmy Valvano running onto the court looking for his players after NCST upended the favorite Houston who had stars Clyde Drexler and MVP Akeem Olajuwon. The…

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The Remarkable Career of Richard Gilbert Gautier: From Broadway to Animation Icon

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffanimated series legends, Arise Serpentor Arise, Batman animated series, Batman PSA, Bewitched, Broadway, Bye Bye Birdie, Charlie’s Angels, Conrad Birdie, Garfield & Friends, Get Smart, gi joe, Gidget, Happy Days, Hollywood history, Hot Rod, Hymie the robot, Richard Gilbert Gautier, Robin Hood, Rodimus Prime, Serpentor, Seventies TV roles, Sixties TV shows, Smurfs, Tom & Jerry kids, Transformers, US Navy, voice acting, When Things Were Rotten0 comment

Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at actor Richard Gilbert Gautier. Born in 1931 in Culver City, CA, Gautier grew up in the industry as his father was a movie camera grip and his mother was a costume seamstress. Gautier’s first gig was as a singer and shortly after he would join the US Navy. After his time in the Navy Gautier worked his way up to being Conrad Birdie in the original Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie. Gautier also had rolls in popular Sixties shows such as…

Riding Through the Wild West: “Wanted Dead or Alive” and the Legacy of Steve McQueen

February 27, 2024February 29, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1950s television classics, Classic Western series, Hollywood legends, Iconic TV shows, Josh Randall bounty hunter, Mare's Leg rifle, Steve McQueen, Steve McQueen legacy, Wanted Dead or Alive TV show, Western genre evolution0 comment

In the golden era of television, a show rode into the hearts of America, blending the grit of the Wild West with the charisma of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. “Wanted Dead or Alive,” starring the inimitable Steve McQueen, is more than just a television series; it’s a cultural artifact that encapsulates the essence of an era where justice was served with a side of charisma. This blog post explores the allure of this classic TV show, delving into its impact, legacy, and how it solidified McQueen’s status as…

Unraveling Bob Marley’s Legacy: A Review of ‘Who Shot the Sheriff’ Documentary

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 Serpentorslair StaffBob Marley and the Wailers, Bob Marley biography, Bob Marley documentary, Bob Marley legacy, cultural icon, Jamaica, Jamaican history, Kingston, music documentary, music legend, One Love movie, political activism, reggae music history, reggae music pioneer, Smile Jamaica concert, social commentary, Trenchtown, Who Shot the Sheriff0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Hello everybody. Today I’m taking a look at the 2018 Bob Marley documentary “Who Shot the Sheriff” on Netflix. I have long been a fan of Bob Marley, but I never realized where he grew up and the struggles he had trying to bring unity to his home country Jamaica. Marley was born in 1945 in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Jamaica. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit Saint Ann back in 2017. We stayed at a resort but we did go out and…

Remembering Toby Keith: A Tribute to a Country Music Legend

February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff"Courtesy of the Red, "How Do You Like Me Now", "I Should've Been a Cowboy", "Red Solo Cup", 1990s country music, American singer-songwriters, and Blue", Billboard Hot Country charts, country music, country music history, country music icons, Oklahoma musicians, Toby Keith, Toby Keith cancer battle, Toby Keith death, Toby Keith hits, Toby Keith legacy, Toby Keith life story, White0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look at country star Toby Keith. Keith was born in 1961 in Clinton Oklahoma and sadly lost a battle with stomach cancer on February 5th 2024. In high school he played football and went to work in the Oil fields after he graduated high school . Keith got a guitar at age 8 and took an interest in performing while working at his grandmothers club The Billie Garner’s Supper Club. There he would enjoy watching various bands and would…

Review of ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Documentary: The Legacy of ‘We Are The World

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 Serpentorslair Staff1980s pop culture, charity songs, emotional music stories, Farm Aid, Greatest Night in Pop documentary, iconic songs, influential music events, Lionel Richie, Live Aid, Michael Jackson, Mike Omartian, music documentary review, music for charity, music history, music industry behind-the-scene, music industry legends, music production insights, Netflix music documentary, pop music history, pop music legends, Quincy Jones, star-studded collaborations, We Are The World 19850 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look at the Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop” now streaming! This is the story of the 1985 hit “We Are The World” that was made to help feed the starving people in Africa. The song was recorded in one night and included nearly 40 of the top artists in 1985. Here we are 39 years later and this song still takes me on an emotional roller coaster with so many great and unique voices. Anyone who ever…

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Carl Weathers: From Gridiron Glory to Hollywood Icon

February 4, 2024February 5, 2024 Serpentorslair Staffacting career, Apollo Creed, BC Lions, Carl Weathers, entertainment industry, film and television, football career, Greef Karga, Happy Gilmore, Hollywood legend, iconic roles, in memoriam, multi-talented athlete, New Orleans native, Oakland Raiders, Predator, Rocky Balboa, San Diego State University, Sylvester Stallone, The Mandalorian, Toy Story 4, Tribute0 comment

Story by Mitchell Smith Well hello everyone. Today we take a look back at the life of Carl Weathers. Weathers was born in 1948 in New Orleans and passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1st. Weathers had a remarkable career in professional football and acting in TV and motion picture rolls. In high school Weathers was an all around athlete including football, boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, soccer, and Judo. Weathers played college football at San Diego State University and graduated with a degree in theater arts. In 1970 Weathers…