One of television’s most popular shows, ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has announced its cast for the upcoming fall season. As always it’s a eclectic group, featuring three ‘stars’ that I had never heard of. Am I getting that old? Though I don’t watch it, I’m always interested in seeing who the competitors will be.

Following in the path of Cloris Leachman and Buzz Aldrin as the senior citizen is Florence Henderson. It’s depressing to me that Mrs. Brady, who remains one of my lustful desires has reached that status in life….Did I really just say that? Cover that floor with some Wesson Oil and watch Florence sizzle. I suppose Betty White was to busy, still actually having a career.

The role of a female beauty went to Audrina Patridge. I had never heard of her, she stars on ’The Hills.’ Guess it’s time to stop watching so many ’Brady Bunch’ reruns.

To satisfy the female audience is Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino from the MTV series, ‘Jersey Shore.’ I just wonder if he will be able to stay sober long enough to be able to compete. The dancing will be more challenging than keeping up with Snookie.

Filling the need for professional athletes is retired quarterback Kurt Warner and former basketball player Rick Fox. And in the category of…remember me? is Michael Bolton,
Brandy and comedian Margaret Cho.

Though without the deceased Patrick Swayze and with the limitations of being on national television, fans of the movie ‘Dirty Dancing’ can relive the glory as Jennifer Grey is part of the cast.

Finally, the dream to be on reality tv will come true for Bristol Palin. Am just glad that Levi isn’t part of the cast. And she’ll be able to work off some of that unwanted weight from giving birth.

Also scheduled to dance is Kyle Massey from ‘Cory in the House.’ Has anyone heard of that? And last but not least, David Hasselhoff in his trademark leather pants.

The 11th season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ begins September 20 at 8 p.m. Despite this cast, I probably won’t be tuning in, except maybe to see Mrs. Brady!

Watching a game of baseball, while enjoying some apple pie and wearing a Harley Davidson t-shirt may scream of Americana, but it’s just not that simple. In order to be a real true red blooded American there are some movies that are required viewing if residing on this great land.

Yes, I know that ‘Twilight’ is an epic story of forbidden love, and that ‘Titanic,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Ben Hur’ have won more Oscar’s than any other movie; but neither of those fulfill my standards of a U.S Citizenship. My apologies to all you on Team Edward, Jacob, or the Count.

However, those on Team Ralphie can rejoice as they are safe from the risk of deportation due to having seen, ‘A Christmas Story.’ The 1983 film didn’t win any major, or even minor awards, but simply because of its reputation and 24 hour marathon on Christmas Eve, there is no excuse for a breathing soul to have always missed it throughout their life. To have done so, is simply un-American.

I triple dog dare you to find a patriot who never dreamed of having an ‘official Red Ryder, carbine action, two hundred shot range model air rifle, with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time.’ Whom was also endlessly warned about shooting their eye out.

Lessons are learned from many different films; ‘Spiderman’ teaches to beware of spider bites, and ‘The Hangover’ is a sign of the dangers of drinking, but ‘A Christmas Story,’ tops them all in value. I have been spared the humiliation of having my tongue stuck to a flag pole, or any frozen metal object, because I watched Flick do it in the movie.

While Rudolph, Frosty, and the Charlie Brown Special are all holiday classics, they don’t make up for not having seen, ‘A Christmas Story.’ If you don’t know what female body part makes up the ‘Old man’s,’ lamp, what animal Ralphie must dress up as on Christmas morning or what word he utters when helping to change a tire? You may still be a redneck, but not a true American.

Make it a double feature, as another rite of passage to be a real product of the U.S.A is having seen, ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ It’s a timeless classic for all ages, and watching it is a part of growing up. No matter your feelings about musicals, black & white films (just wait), or flying monkeys; it’s a must see.

If for no other reason, nowhere else will you see a larger collection of midg- errr…little people, as in Munchkin Land. Out of the entire history of cinema, minus Sharon Stone’s leg cross in ‘Basic Instinct,’ there is no more enjoyable of a scene. After all these years, I still have yet to figure out why a Munchkin Land has never tried to be duplicated. Rob Schneider has said, ‘You can do it,’ in several movies, but in only one is the voice and appearance of the Lollipop Guild on film.

‘The Wizard of Oz’ is the story of a search for brains, a heart, and courage. Ironically all traits of a real American. Rarely does anyone have a full supply of either, but everyone has some, including the President…well, there are exceptions to every rule.

To be an American is the greatest privilege in the entire world, make the most of it by watching ‘A Christmas Story’ and ‘The Wizard of Oz.’ Best do it now because….movies are subtitled in other countries.

As an avid television watcher, I feel qualified to offer my picks to win the Primetime Emmy Awards. Though many of the nominations make me feel like I don’t watch many quality shows, I will still form an opinion on the categories that are most cared about. Unfortunately, ‘Get Social’ did not receive any nominations this year.

REALITY-COMPETITION PROGRAM

American Idol: Since half of the judges have resigned or been released since last season, I don’t think it deserves an Emmy. Plus, I haven’t heard a single mention of the winners name. What is it again?

Project Runway: I may go to a Richard Marx concert by myself, but I draw the line at turning in to this series. Besides, as wardrobe will show you, I’m not very fashion conscious.

Dancing with the Stars: Everyone talks about it, and with Ochocinco, plus Pamela Anderson on it this season..did I mention Buzz Aldrin too, I tried to watch it but couldn’t make it through a whole episode.

Top Chef: I get my fill of cooking shows watching the half dozen that Gordon Ramsay has. Besides, if it doesn’t include cooking it in the microwave I’m probably never going to make it anyway.

Emmy goes to: The Amazing Race…The category should have included Survivor, Big Brother and Hell’s Kitchen, but the Amazing Race is compelling television.

My Pick: Missing from this category are three of my favorites; Survivor, Big Brother and Hell’s Kitchen. They would make perfect replacements for the three shows which were nominated that I don’t watch. While I may go to a Richard Marx concert by myself, I draw the line at tuning in to Project Runway. I get my fill of cooking shows by watching those with Gordon Ramsay and I tried but just couldn’t make it through a full episode of Dancing with the Stars.

That leaves American Idol, which I am a fan of, but since half of the judges have since resigned or been released I don’t think they are worthy of winning. So my pick is for The Amazing Race.

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Chris Colfer as Kurt in Glee: Though one of the most talked about shows of the year, I didn’t watch Glee. I tried a couple times, and didn’t see what all the hype was about.

Jon Cryer as Alan in Two and a Half Men: I loved him as Duckie in the 80’s film, ’Pretty in Pink,’ but that means nothing here. In all the years its been on, I’ve never watched an episode or even part of one of Two and a Half Men. I just hope that Charlie Sheen doesn’t attack him with a knife for not winning.

Neil Patrick Harris as Barney on How I Met Your Mother: Again, a sitcom that I don’t watch. Monday has always been wrestling night for me on the television.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell on Modern Family: Is one half of the gay couple.

Eric Stonestreet as Cameron on Modern Family: The other half of the gay couple.

The Emmy goes to: Ty Burrell as Phil on Modern Family. No show made me laugh more than Modern Family, the entire cast is superb but I think Burrel is most deserving.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Jane Lynch as Sue in Glee: I suspect she will win, but not from my vote.

Jane Krakowski as Jenna on 30 Rock: This is another show that I should watch, but for one reason or another have avoided it.

Kristin Wiig as being several characters on Saturday Night Live: She is a real chameleon, among my favorites is the Target cashier but I can’t overlook MacGruber.

Holland Taylor as Evelyn on Two and a Half Men: See previous category.

Sofia Vergaro as Gloria on Modern Family: The best television wife that Ed O’Neil has had since Peg Bundy. Is curvaceous and funny, is in tight race to win in my book.

The Emmy goes to: Julie Bowen as Claire in on Modern Family: I picked her onscreen husband in the previous category so might as well keep it all in the family. Besides, she is one of my secret crushes.

SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

John Slattery as Roger on Mad Men: I hear lots of great things about this series, but have never seen it.

Martin Short as Leonard on Damages: Never even heard of it.

Aaron Paul as Jesse on Breaking Bad: This category is really making me feel like I need more drama in my life. Have never even seen a commercial for it.

Andre Braugher as Owen on Men of a Certain Age: Okay, where’s a TV Guide?

Terry O’Quinn as Locke on LOST: Now we’re talking, apparently LOST provided all the television drama I need. A great character and performance, ordinarily would be a sure winner but there is only one person that offers some competition.

The Emmy goes to Michael Emerson as Ben on LOST: I love Ben, one of the all time great television performances. Surrounded by a great cast, he still rose above them all. If he doesn’t win, it’s a crime.

SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Christina Hendricks as Joan on Mad Men: Who?

Rose Byrne as Ellen on Damages: What about the women on LOST?
Archie Panjabi as Kalinda on The Good Wife: Sorry, never heard of you.

Sharon Gless as Madeline on Burn Notice: Used to be on Cagney & Lacey, which I watched about as many times as I have Burn Notice…zero.

Christine Baranski as Diane on The Good Wife: Beginning to wonder why I’m even writing this column.

The Emmy goes to: Elisabeth Moss as Peggy on Mad Men. I don’t know why, but I had to pick somebody.

LEAD ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Larry David as Himself on Curb Your Enthusiasm: Probably a good show, but am to cheap for HBO.

Tony Shalhoub as Monk on Monk: Is on basic cable, yet still never watched it.

Matthew Morrison as Will on Glee: Based on these nominations, maybe I should give Glee another try.

Jim Parsons as Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory: Dang wrestling keeps me from all this comedy.

Alec Baldwin as Jack on 30 Rock: He was once married to Kim Basinger, that’s enough of an award.

The Emmy goes to: Steve Carell as Michael on The Office is always dependable for a few good laughs, is perfect as the clueless boos, but didn’t have enough ‘That’s what she said’ lines this season.

LEAD ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Edie Falco as Jackie on Nurse Jackie: Don’t have Showtime either.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Christine on The New Adventures of Old Christine: The series was cancelled so feel it isn’t worthy of an Emmy.

Lea Michele as Rachel on Glee: Not only can she act, but sing too. To bad I missed it.

Toni Collette as Tara on United States of Tara: Again, no Showtime.

Tina Fey as Liz on 30 Rock: I have nothing against Tina, I think she’s brilliant and love the glasses but even on Saturday Night Live I always liked her final competitor a little better.

The Emmy goes to: Amy Poehler as Leslie on Parks and Recreation. She’s another personal favorite of mine.

LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Jon Hamm as Don on Mad Men: Maybe I should start spending less time on Facebook and watch some of these shows.

Kyle Chandler as Eric on Friday Night Lights: I’ve never even seen the movie on which the series is based.

Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory on House: I really don’t see what all the women see in him.

Michael C. Hall as Dexter on Dexter: I thought Showtime was a movie channel anyway.

Bryan Cranston as Walter on Breaking Bad: I’ve never even heard of anyone talk about this show.

The Emmy goes to: Matthew Fox as Jack on LOST. Wasn’t my favorite character on the show, but can’t go against it in any category. Especially since it’s the only show I watched.

LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

January Jones as Betty on Mad Men: She looks more like a July to me…HOT.

Kyra Sedgwick as Brenda on The Closer: She will bring home the bacon (her husband Kevin) but not the Emmy.

Mariska Hargitay as Olivia on Law & Order:SVU: There are so many L&O and CSI’s but I don’t watch any.

Glenn Close as Patty on Damages: Sorry, but I still hold what you once did to that poor rabbit against you.

Connie Britton as Tami on Friday Night Lights: Hope you’re a winner on Friday, because you won’t be on this night.

The Emmy goes to: Julianna Margulies as Alicia on the Good Wife. A good wife is hard to find and being one is deserving of some praise.

OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES

Curb Your Enthusiasm: I like free tv much better.

Nurse Jackie: See above.

Glee: For tonight, change the name to Sad.

30 Rock: I might try and watch it next season,

The Office: One of my favorite shows, but not enough ’That’s what she said’ lines this year.

The Emmy goes to: Modern Family. I said somewhere up above, that no show made me laugh harder this year so I have to award that.

OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
True Blood: Enough with Vampires already.

Dexter: Didn’t that used to be a comic strip?

Mad Men: I’ll be happy if it doesn’t win, but probably will.

The Good Wife: One praise was enough.

Breaking Bad: Are you telling me this has more drama than Desperate Housewives?

The Emmy goes to: LOST. When the series being over leads to a deep depression, that is Emmy worthy drama.

Wow…that’s a long one…’That’s what she said.’ Now I know why awards shows take forever, so do the articles about them.

The Emmy’s are Sunday night, August 29 at 8:00 on NBC…I’ll be watching Big Brother instead.

Moraine, Ohio – As promised during their recent opening, Wild Hogs Roadhouse, located at 6363 Farmersville-West Carrollton Rd. in Moraine, Ohio, (near Dayton) is kicking off its major entertainment schedule by hosting national recording artists “The Kentucky Headhunters” on September 11.

Wild Hogs owner David Morgan noted that The Kentucky Headhunters is a perfect fit for Wild Hogs Roadhouse’s philosophy of being a “Fun Filled” restaurant, bar and entertainment complex that caters to both the Harley crowd and non-biker audience. “We could not think of a better group to kick off our entertainment schedule,” he said.
The Kentucky Headhunters has released seven studio albums, two compilations, and many singles. The band has won three County Music Association Awards, an Academy of Country Music Award, and a Grammy Award in 1990 for Pickin’ On Nashville.
They will perform one show at Wild Hogs Roadhouse. General admission tickets are $25, and can be purchased on line at www.WildHogsTickets.com, in person at Wild Hogs Roadhouse, or by calling 937-388-0600. (A sell-out is expected, with ticket sales going fast. A limited number of VIP tickets are available. Call for details.)
All-day entertainment is planned, with gates opening at Noon. Local bands will entertain, with the Kentucky Headhunters’ opening band, Bourbon Lakes, performing at around 7 p.m., and The Kentucky Headhunter starting around 9 p.m.
Wild Hogs Roadhouse is near the downtown areas of Miamisburg and West Carrollton, and is a 30-acre site. It is easily accessible from throughout the Dayton area and other cities.
The menu features items such as salads, wraps, burgers, steaks, wings and other favorites. The restaurant includes 4,300 square feet, and the largest deck in the area.
Mr. Morgan points out that Ohio has the nation’s third most motorcycle registrations – Texas has the most – and that Montgomery County has the second most registrations in Ohio. Because of the site’s 30-acre size, Wild Hogs is unique to the Miami Valley.
Long-term goals for Wild Hogs Roadhouse are comprehensive. “We have many other major acts planned, and expect to be the premier entertainment center in this area,” he elaborated.
For more information about The Kentucky Headhunters, please call 937-388-0600, visit Wild Hogs Roadhouse, or check out Wild Hogs Roadhouse on Facebook.

Contact: David Morgan, Karen Kaylor 937-388-0600

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One of my favorite books was turned into a movie and I loved it! You know how you read a book and then the movie comes out and you are disappointed….not so with Eat Pray Love starring Julia Roberts. And when we say starting Julie Roberts we mean she is in every frame of the movie!!!

Eat Pray Love was a book by Elizabeth (Liz) Gilbert that I read a few years ago while starting to take yoga classes. Liz was married when she had a meltdown on her bathroom floor. She prays to God not having done that before. She has a line where she says that she was close to starting her prayer with “I’ve always been a big fan of your work”. I find that funny. Often people know that God is there and that he is “working” throughout lives but isn’t it hard to acknowledge that, especially during the bad times. Liz is a writer and, after figuring out that she doesn’t want to be married, she decides to go on a yearlong journey through three countries to find herself. Ah, but she is smart by getting an advance from her publisher so she can write a book about it as the nasty divorce left her with nothing.

Julia Roberts plays her character fabulously in the movie. Seeing her truly “star” in a movie was fabulous to see. She handles the major issues that Liz went through in the book with such poise.

The journey goes like this:
Italy – what can be said but EAT! Liz finds herself eating and learning the beautiful Italian language while enjoying the friendships she finds there. A lot is made of the eating (and gaining weight) but both Liz and Julia are rather thin.

India – PRAY! Liz spends time in her “Guru’s” Ashram. This is the Guru that she was introduced to by her rebound boyfriend in New York after her divorce. As a teacher of yoga (at The Avenue, Ginghamsburg Church every Sunday at 7:30 pm), I understand the importance of meditation or prayer. However, I find it extremely difficult to understand prayer to anything but God. The difficulty Liz has during meditation is true for many of us.

Indonesia – LOVE! Liz goes to Bali to relax and enjoy life. She feels that she has come close to finding herself through these travels when a yummy man comes into her life. Also, she returns to a medicine man she had met years earlier who predicted that she would “loose all her money and get it back”. Well, I would say, she got it back and Julia Roberts played her in a major motion picture!!!!