5 favorite TV station identifications
In the US, the FCC requires all broadcast radio and television stations to issue a station identification at or near the top of each hour.… Read More »5 favorite TV station identifications
Chicago
2015 Macy’s and Chicago Thanksgiving parade balloons
As usual for the blog, here’s my thoughts on the cartoon character balloons announced for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving parade in New York City, as… Read More »2015 Macy’s and Chicago Thanksgiving parade balloons
Where does Supergirl live?
As longtime fans know, Supergirl is (usually) Kara Zor-El, Superman’s teenage/young adult cousin who also came from Krypton. Being from Krypton means Kara has the… Read More »Where does Supergirl live?
The 2014 Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade cartoon balloons
Similar to last year, here’s a look at the character balloons that’ll be seen in this year’s “McDonald’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” in Chicago. Unlike the… Read More »The 2014 Chicago Thanksgiving Day parade cartoon balloons
The 2013 Chicago Thanksgiving parade cartoon balloons
Chicago’s parade tends to be less commercialized than the big Macy’s one in New York City, with actual parade elements appearing: local community groups, high… Read More »The 2013 Chicago Thanksgiving parade cartoon balloons
C2E2 2013 summary
Burt Ward, at the 60s Batman TV show panel. I’ve finished attending yet another C2E2 comic-con in Chicago. Here’s a summary of my experiences at… Read More »C2E2 2013 summary
Off to the 2013 C2E2!
Tomorrow, I’ll be down in Chicago for this year’s Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, or “C2E2.” I’ll hopefully come back Sunday with plenty of photos,… Read More »Off to the 2013 C2E2!
Going to 2013’s C2E2
What the subject line says. Once again, I’ll be attending this year’s Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) comic convention. This year, it takes place… Read More »Going to 2013’s C2E2
The 2012 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and cartoon balloons
Flickr Creative Commons photo by Marit and Toomas Hinnosaar (CC BY) Chicago’s annual Thanksgiving parade is being held Thanksgiving morning from 8 AM-11 AM (Central… Read More »The 2012 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade and cartoon balloons
Anthony at the 2012 C2E2
Yesterday, I spent the whole of the day at C2E2. While I didn’t do as much (per the shortened trip) as at previous years’ shows,… Read More »Anthony at the 2012 C2E2