Today Frank discusses what kind of general character he believes he could play well in any kind of production, then discusses a little about game show history and culture over many years.  He asks questions like what happened to most of the morning game shows and why many are now on only at night and feel "darker".He then gets in to a belated tribute to Bob Barker, the long-time host of The Price is Right who died recently at age 99.  He credits Bob with "making" that show with his charm and sense of humor, and then Frank then envisions what his own success might look like in the arts non-monetarily.Finally he does a review of Perfect People, a 1988 made-for-TV movie with PB and some other familiar names.  It tackles the constant pursuit of health and a fountain of youth in western societies, when many people already have much more going for them than they might otherwise realize.  So it has a terrific message in addition to its humor.Perfect People  is currently available on Amazon Prime Video as well as FreeVee, Tubi, and YouTube.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

On this week's episode, Frank gets in to a somewhat deep discussion on intuition which may be in shorter supply in today's world.  Combined with experience and its active development, it can help with discernment especially with another presidential election coming up in 2024.  Frank gives several stories of his gut feelings over the years.The Priscilla Barnes review is from her appearance on the classic detective show Starsky and Hutch in 1978, appropriately titled "Foxy Lady".  While he thinks the series is okay, this particular episode was well-written and acted with the most suspense about Priscilla's character's specific role.  Definitely worth a watch.Lastly he gets in to a brief discussion of the somewhat recent "phenomenon" of red light left turn arrows and how he disagrees with his podcasting influence on this, in part because this is "new" in the past 20-25 years and it was never clear how to approach it.  Probably should have mentioned the blinking yellow left turn arrows, on which you can cautiously turn left.Starsky and Hutch is currently available on Amazon Prime or though DVD/Blu-Ray.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this episode, Frank remembers the life of Suzanne Somers.  Well known for her role as Chrissy on Three's Company, she died one day before her 77th birthday after a long battle with breast cancer.Frank reviews her career and mentions some of his favorite episodes starring Chrissy, then discusses at length a couple of incidents including her salary dispute with the Three's Company brass.  He also discusses some trivia and what he was hoping to see at the next show reunion.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

Frank has a heavy heart this week because an old friend from Texas Tech, Jay Leeson, passed away last week at the age of 44.  While he had lost touch with Jay, he summarizes Jay's life as a journalist in several different forms across Lubbock and West Texas, and tells some funny stories from their time in college.  Then Frank reviews The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch, a made for TV movie from 1982 for which Priscilla Barnes received top billing.  It is typical Aaron Spelling fare--a comedy, romance, and western with the American Civil War as a backdrop.  It is full of melodrama and multiple plots.  Definitely worth a look.The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch is available on YouTube.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

On this week's episode, Frank pilots the segment Ask Me Anything that he has been dying to do.  He answers questions on professional wrestling, women's golf and the LPGA, 2023 Texas Tech Football, and what he thinks Priscilla Barnes is doing now especially in light of the writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood.  He emphasizes that being a fan gives him a right to an opinion, which sometimes means criticism.  He extends this same right to his fans too and looks forward to hearing from you!The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

On this show, Frank talks about shopping on football gamedays with his wife while he would rather be on campus all day partying.  Then he goes in to differences between shopping in Lubbock vs. Amarillo, and discusses which one is better and speculates the how and the why it got this way.  He then talks about a non-accident in traffic, which  is still very much a pet peeve of his these days.Finally he reviews the popular classic "sitcom" The Love Boat with Priscilla Barnes' first appearance on the show in a plot called "Winner Take Love" from early 1978.  He mentions that the show is tricky to review with its long history, charm, and three plots per episode, not to mention its iconic permanent cast and loads of recognizable guest stars.  Who can forget the song either?  In the end it is always satisfying TV viewing.The Love Boat is available on Paramount +, Pluto TV, and Blu-Ray/DVD.  The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

Today Frank welcomes everyone back to the show after brainstorming where to take its future.  He begins by talking about its niche, an important concept to set the show apart from others, yet a limiting one for his vision.   He contends that his niche is in talking about "obscure" topics that few are talking about and which typically have  a lot of nuance.He goes in to an example from college football, which may be destined for trouble on the horizon.  Emphasizing that there are many subtopics under that to  discuss, he has observed fewer and fewer visiting bands doing halftime shows at Texas Tech (and elsewhere)--until this last game against Tarleton State.  It's a small thing for sure, but an important tradition on Saturdays that may be disappearing along with others.Finally, Frank reviews The Last Married Couple in America, a time-specific comedy from 1980 about marriage and relationships.  It has a great title, song, and cast (including Priscilla Barnes).  He sees it as a fair movie with funny parts, but understands why fans and critics dislike it still today.The Last Married Couple in America is available on Blu-Ray and DVD.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Frank talks some about the podcast's status while asking for your feedback as well as suggestions.  In particular, he was having some trouble coming up with a good pre-topic this week prior to doing the review.  Then he talks about two minor topics before mentioning some things he's looking at doing to improve the show.This week's Priscilla Barnes review is from a movie early in her career called The Seniors.  She plays a quiet nymph named Sylvia while four college guys conduct a sex experiment (but not with her).  He goes in to some detail about the time it was made and what was going on then, where it was filmed, as well as actors, plot, and observations of the non-so-good film.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.The Seniors is available for streaming on Tubi, and can also be viewed on Blu-Ray and DVD.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

This week on the Party, Frank begins by briefly talking about how "back-to-school" time is weird in Canyon (and probably other places) and says he may talk further about it in an upcoming show.Next, he gives a brief clarification about his comments last time regarding college sports realignment, and if you choose to disagree please do so with a true understanding of what he means.He then mentions another forgotten movie called The End with Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise, and Sally Field from 1978.  Although a darker comedy for its subject of death and dying, it is slapstick hilarious and he highly recommends it, but does not go to an in-depth review here.Next, he says that he may not be able to review a lot of horror movies (including those that star Priscilla Barnes) for this show because horror is not his thing (comedy is, of course).  But he mentions that some horror films are not actually scary or suspenseful, and may be unintentionally funny.  On that note, he ran across a 1985 film called Lifeforce that stars the attractive French actress Mathilda May, perhaps 20 years old at the time, who plays a naked space vampire in a story that wreaks havoc on London.  Also just a mention and not a review.Lastly and most important, he reviews Priscilla's appearance in another beloved 1970s detective show, Kojak, starring Telly Savalas.  In it she has a dual role playing twin sisters Vicki and Sally Addison who are topless magicians at a casino resort in Las Vegas.Naked space vampires to topless twin magicians...you can't beat that!The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.The End is available for streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, and Amazon Prime Video.  It is also available on Blu-Ray and DVD.Lifeforce is available for streaming on Tubi, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video, and MGM + (streaming or TV channel).  It is also available on Blu-Ray and DVD.Kojak is shown on the GETTV channel and is also available on Amazon Prime Video, Blu-Ray and DVD.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Frank adds to one topic and clarifies another from recent episodes and feels that doing so is most appropriate for the show.  Then he discusses a current issue in college sports that nobody talks about (well, at least from his point of view).  He attempts to argue that we need this perspective to understand this whole issue (along with many other current ones) so that we can draw conclusions and find solutions.  The subject could be a reflection of society's lack of priorities.  He then gives a "disclaimer" about today's Priscilla Barnes review.That review is a straight to video sci-fi/comedy movie called Fat Planet from 2013.  He really emphasizes that it is NOT a good film, but there is some potentially comedic analysis.  The movie also has a good message about the obesity epidemic, and that its only real long-term solution is found in more traditional and challenging, but time-consuming methods.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Fat Planet is available for streaming on Tubi.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Frank lists, and to some extent discusses, activities from  his recent trip to Nashville.   While there was plenty to see, hear, and learn there, the main highlight mentioned is his indirect discovery of Leonard Nimoy's music career in the late 1960s where he covered several country songs.  Nimoy also worked in other musical forms during that time.The Priscilla Barnes (PB) review this week is from the classic 1970s detective show The Rockford Files starring the legendary James Garner.  A beloved series and a very enjoyable episode, Frank gave PB and the episode high grades. The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Leonard Nimoy's music can be found on YouTube or wherever finer vintage records are sold.The Rockford Files can be seen on DVD or Blue Ray, Freevee (via Amazon), The Roku Channel, GETTV, or wherever finer TV shows are shown/streamed.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this week's show, Frank begins by making an important correction to his email address so that you we may correspond.Next he discusses the recent writers' and actors' strikes in Hollywood and why he cares.  He reminisces about how there was once a greater quality with lesser availability to Hollywood productions and this leads in to what he would really like to happen at the conclusion of these strikes.  He even makes fun of Fran Drescher from The Nanny in the process.Finally the Priscilla Barnes review this week is the comedy buddy classic Mallrats from 1995, that not only has a certain 80s quality but produced one of Priscilla's most memorable yet quirky scenes ever.  Frank recounts his own "mallrat" experience from this time as a high school senior.  He also tells of learning to swear partly due to the early days of cable, and asks what else is one supposed to call movies with unique titles from that time.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Mallrats is available on DVD and Blu-Ray,  and Amazon Prime.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Frank is reminded of a movie called Punchline from 1988 that has a substantial amount of stand-up comedy, but wasn't that funny overall.  Punchline  was soon forgotten as a film, which is perplexing to this day given who stars in it (think Forrest Gump primarily) and that it is still well-liked as a lighter drama.His favorite actress, Priscilla Barnes, was not in Punchline but she was in the classic CBS detective show Cannon in 1976.  She only appears in the first scene with another young actor known for Airplane!, and then William Conrad does his thing to solve the crime.  Frank summarizes the episode called "Bloodlines".  Hmmm...Punchline to Bloodlines!Finally he tells a recent story where he posted on a Facebook tribute page for another classic TV show.  After a fan posed a simple light-hearted question about the stars of one show guesting on this show, Frank's comment was removed quickly.  But they still thanked him for posting this first time.  Frank points this out as another social media issue and one that may not be helpful for building podcasts, at least with no  explanation given.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Punchline is available on DVD and Blu-Ray, Amazon Prime, and Pluto TV.Cannon is available on DVD and had recent availability on MeTV.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

This week, after some further calls to action, Frank discusses the 4th of July holiday that just passed.  Mentioning the big annual celebration in Canyon, TX, he notes some nuances of having the day in the middle of the week (Tuesday this year) and why he is grateful to live in the USA.  He emphasizes the opportunities available to us all here, including those to make this podcast and write a novel.He then gets in to some recent Twitter interactions where two alleged "celebrities"  built a relationship with him to later (unsuccessfully) attempt a scam.  He laments that such platforms, despite all the potential good conversations and connections, are abused in these ways.Finally, Frank discusses Priscilla's top-billed starring role in a short-lived CBS show called The American Girls from 1978, reviewing the pilot episode.  Despite having some potential with 70s kitsch and innuendo, it largely failed due to its stiff ABC competition from a popular show that Priscilla guested on three times.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.The American Girls episode "The Cancelled Czech" is available through the Ross Martin tribute site on YouTube.  Sincerest thanks for the ability to view and review it.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

This week's show begins with Frank giving a special thanks to all listeners/subscribers/downloaders as the podcast is now listed in all directories.  There is also a new "patreon" link  for those who wish to support the show.Frank talks briefly about how he was a little disappointed in last week's show despite getting the content out there, and truly desires your honest and constructive feedback on that and for two new segments he would like to begin soon.  He then tells a funny story about a time when his wife was playing slots in Vegas and he wanted to play a joke.He gets in to commentary about driving and traffic, especially in light of traveling to and from his recent vacation.  Then there is some nostalgia and memories for his dad's (and Frank's) safe driving habits and how things were different in 1993 for Frank's early days of driving.  He then voices some concern with what he sees a lot on the roads now.This week's Priscilla Barnes (PB) feature is the James Bond classic Licence to Kill, where she has a brief but memorable role and is instrumental to the plot.  Frank tells a lot of stories about the Bond franchise and this movie in particular, which he saw twice in the theater in 1989.  There is a brief overview of the plot and some of the actors, and a short discussion of Priscilla's work here.  He then goes over a few scenes and trivia.  Finally, he awards grades to the movie and PB.  While not a bad movie overall, it seemed to break with some previous Bond movie characteristics, and therefore is not one of his favorite Bond films.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Licence to Kill is available on Blu-ray and DVD, and streams on Amazon Prime Video or wherever finer movies are found.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this week's episode, Frank starts off by making two corrections from his review of Vega$ the previous week, including Priscilla's character's famous quote that he continues to flub up before eventually getting right.  He then briefly talks about his vacation to Naples, Florida and how he and his wife would like to move there.  However, financial and quality of life decisions must be considered and then he talks about the migration within the US to places with less taxation and more affordability.  He then talks about his concern that those new places could become like the old in terms of crowding and cost if we are not careful.Next Frank gets in to his review of of Priscilla's appearance on the Michael Landon classic Highway to Heaven in 1989.  Playing a sexy but frustrated Hollywood starlet, she finds herself and true love when she becomes a counselor at a summer camp for blind kids.  After detailing the story, Frank goes in to a brief (and what will be his only) mention of a believed-to-be ominous time in Priscilla's past, some more funny quotes and moments from the show, his favorable grades for both it and PB, and then finishes by discussing how TV and Hollywood in general are missing people like Michael Landon and the family-friendly, inspirational fare he was known for.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Highway to Heaven episodes like this one can be found on Freevee, Crackle, Peacock, Plex, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Tubi, UP Faith and Family, Cozi TV, or wherever finer TV shows are found.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In the third episode Frank begins with a story, albeit not complete in detail, of how watching TV as a youth has affected him later on in life.  He uses the HBO show Dream On from thirty or so years ago as an analogy comparing that show's main character to himself.   He then shares a personal example from when he tried to kiss girls on the cheek and/or lips as a prepubescent 6 or 7 year old and suggests he learned this from the original Richard Dawson version of Family Feud and Jack from Three's Company.  Sometimes this affection worked fine, but he later got into some trouble.  More seriously, he mentions life tends to be more of a struggle and sometimes there isn't a happy ending like shown on TV.For the Priscilla Barnes review today, he checks out her guest appearance as Dan Tanna's love interest in a 1980 episode of Vega$.  While Frank thinks Dan is cool as is the premise of the show, this episode failed to hit the mark in several key areas.  It was as though a few things were off.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Vega$ episodes like this one can be found on YouTube and the H&I channel or wherever finer TV shows are found.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.comSupport the show

In this second episode, Frank tells a story from his senior year high school government class where they wrote faux bills as if in the Texas Legislature.  Both were "defeated", but the second had some legs and interest.  However, an actual bill similar to the second was later passed in to law, and he tries to make the point that even if is sounds corny or dumb, or "why should I care?", his ideas are at least worth listening to and giving some thought.Then he begins his review segment of Priscilla Barnes, starting off with her brief appearance in a 1975 Columbo episode.  Believed to be her first acting role, she plays a nurse sort foreshadowing her role on Three's Company.  He discusses the episode in detail including the main cast, guest starts, plot, and certain scenes and finishes with a very favorable review.The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.Columbo episodes like this one can be found on Freevee, Peacock, and Tubi or wherever finer TV shows are found.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.com Support the show

In the inaugural edition of Frank Weber's Party, Frank gives an overview of his new weekly audio podcast and how he plans to make the show as close as possible to an actual party.  He introduces himself, his background, and his interests and why he is making this show.  He also discusses where he would like to go with it.He then goes in to some detail about segments that will be included on the show and how each show is likely to be a mix of these and varied from week to week.  The show is ultimately about storytelling (whether in personal interviews or Frank's personal stories).  It will also include reviews of non-Three's Company works from Frank's favorite actress, Priscilla Barnes, and ultimately an "Ask Me Anything" segment.He then gives a brief overview of Priscilla's career and why he loves her so much before closing with what could become another segment called "Movie Analogy".  He talks about Robert Redford's role in The Natural where he wanted to be recognized solely for being a great baseball player.  It is Frank's hope he can be recognized as a great podcaster and entertainer.  The theme song is called Retro Funk by SoulProdMusic and can be found at pixabay.com.--The best way to contact is:Twitter: @frankwebertxWeb:  frankwebertx.comEmail:  frankoweber@hotmail.com Support the show