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Third episode of a new/old favourite show of mine - Being Erica - which originally aired in Canada in 2009 on Jan 19th - and stars Erin Karpluk as Erica Strange and Michael Riley as Dr. Tom .Some taglines for the show would be - Fantasy, Time Travel, Second Chance and Comedy. Now originally the show had a fabulous batch of music clips throughout - but that very thing would not allow posting here because a lot of the tracks were very famous. Because of the costs to air this again featuring the songs, it appears to have been remade in 2015/2016 with a more generic soundtrack, and this is what I will be featuring. I would love to show the original episodes with the wonderful music, but that would not pass copyright on YT. Anyway the 2015/16 version is still excellent, and apart from some music, completely identical. Erica embarks on a series of adventures that kind of remind me a little of Back To The Future with a more adult setting/theme. And that can never be a bad thing. Also great shots of Toronto, where filming took place. Resolution increased to HD. Enjoy - I know I did. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDmnmjYTE88aAxb5KETMbP5

Another single taken from the bands last studio release "Lions Tigers And Bears" from 1993 - this is a cover of the 1960's song by The Mamas & the Papas called "Monday Monday". Like most of the bands output, this was badly overlooked at the time - but now is looked back on much more fondly. The video itself was never shown much, as it failed to chart, and now only exists in very poor quality and resolution as far as I can tell. Have done my best with it, increasing resolution to 720p, but is still not great quality picture wise. The sound is wonderful though - with great vocals and harmonies from Terry and Eileen. Playlist for the band is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDKHu32wO-mDP9Qr8UuMSQ7

Second track from the very wonderful Hitomi Yaida, with the song "Ring My Bell" recorded live in Japan in 2003. Was captured for a double DVD entitled "Live Completion'03 ~I Can Fly, Can You?" Just a fabulous concert in every way, even if she struggles with some English letter pronunciation. To me she sounds amazing, as do her fantastic band. Upscaled to HD. I will add English and Japanese lyrics soon. Edit: Have now added lyrics - please forgive if not totally accurate. Playlist for her music is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCLFa7ERmjiL1PiKUzl5-qe

A beautiful live performance of "Here Comes The Flood", taken from his 1977 debut album. It was originally aired as part of the 1979 Kate Bush Christmas Special, which actually aired on 28th December 1979. A very favourite song for me from Mr Gabriel's early years - he also did a nice duet with Kate, so may post that at some point. Resolution increased to HD

A magical song from the gorgeous orchestral backed "Elements" concert by Within Temptation at the Sportpaleis Amsterdam in 2012. Taken from the album - The Unforgiving (2011) - this is Fire And Ice, long one of my favourite tracks by the band. Sharon in tremendous voice, and the orchestration makes the song move to another level. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for the band is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCs1_EQY2WpYWeiKuJJKKg8

Second episode of a new favourite show of mine - Being Erica - which originally aired in Canada in 2009 on Jan 12th - and stars Erin Karpluk as Erica Strange and Michael Riley as Dr. Tom. Some taglines for the show would be - Fantasy, Time Travel, Second Chance and Comedy. Now originally the show had a fabulous batch of music clips throughout - but that very thing would not allow posting here because a lot of the tracks were very famous. Because of the costs to air this again featuring the songs, it appears to have been remade in 2015/2016 with a more generic soundtrack, and this is what I will be featuring. I would love to show the original episodes with the wonderful music, but that would not pass copyright on YT. Anyway the 2015/16 version is still excellent, and apart from some music, completely identical. Erica embarks on a series of adventures that kind of remind me a little of Back To The Future. And that can never be a bad thing. Also great shots of Toronto, where filming took place. Resolution increased to HD. Enjoy - I know I did. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDmnmjYTE88aAxb5KETMbP5

Continuing the spin off show from "Soap", with butler Benson in the lead role. This is Season One Episode Twenty Two from March 1980, and the episode is called "Takin' It to the Streets" In this episode...... Governor Gatling is determined to speak to real people outside his bubble, as he feels that just letter correspondence is not enough. Both Benson and Taylor try to convince him this is not a good idea, but he is insistent. So Benson tags along with the Governor to visit a local bar to meet the real public, so that Eugene can try to gauge how politics in the state is viewed. Not good is the answer, with the patrons at first not even believing he is the real Governor. Some less than savoury types are somewhat threatening to them both and things are not looking good............ Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFA-YmxXhaBASuL-_lKCG4zM

Twelth broadcast episode of the puppet/marionette show from 1963, which was called "Planet Patrol" in the US. Similar to the Gerry Anderson shows, Fireball XL5 and Supercar from around the same time - this show looks dated now, but is still quite fun to watch. I am uploading in the order that the episodes were broadcast, so this may differ from some later DVD order. In this episode called "The Talking Bell".... A creature that looks like a bell interacts with Dart and his crew, eventually rescuing him from a sticky situation. Strange episode that veers all over the place, but ends well as always. And has some hilarious one liners. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCB7P8zquMngKja5YEX9y7-

Starting a new favourite show of mine - Being Erica - which originally aired in Canada in 2009 on Jan 5th - and stars Erin Karpluk as Erica Strange and Michael Riley as Dr. Tom. Some taglines for the show would be - Fantasy, Time Travel, Second Chance and Comedy. Now originally the show had a fabulous batch of music clips throughout - but that very thing would not allow posting here because a lot of the tracks were very famous. Because of the costs to air this again featuring the songs, it appears to have been remade in 2015/2016 with a more generic soundtrack, and this is what I will be featuring. I would love to show the original episodes with the wonderful music, but that would not pass copyright on YT. Anyway the 2015/16 version is still excellent, and apart from some music, completely identical. In this pilot episode we meet Erica and her soon to become therapist, Dr. Tom - and embark on a series of adventures that kind of reminds me a little of Back To The Future. And that can never be a bad thing. Also great shots of Toronto, where filming took place. Resolution increased to HD. Enjoy - I know I did.

Petticoat Junction - Season One Episode Sixteen - 1964 "My Daughter the Doctor" Continuing this classic gentle show. Resolution upgraded to HD. In this episode...... Kate has some exciting news for Billie Jo: the endowment policy that her father, who Billie Jo is named after, invested for her has matured. William's last wish was for Billie Jo to use the money to go to medical school. Kate expects Billie Jo to fulfill that last wish. But Billie Jo has a trip to Hollywood and acting stardom on her mind with that $500 instead. Kate and Uncle Joe come up with a plan involving a handsome young doctor to try and persuade Billie Jo that being a doctor isn't so awful......... Another fun episode featuring a new dance to the theme of the show - The Hooterville Hop" - and the young doctor played by Batman - well Adam West anyway. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDFxaKeZMrTTcApV7qfWYDS

Continuing Season Two of the comedy from the 1970's "Soap" This is episode 11 from 7th Dec1978. To omit opening credits start here: 01:12 No spoilers for this second series - so please just watch and enjoy. But just to say - this episode is totally hilarious!! Tremendous fun from the cast, and laughter from the watching studio audience - the show is like nothing on TV now, and pulls no punches. If you enjoy the spin-off show "Benson", I thoroughly urge you to watch the show where it all started - 45 years later, it still makes me laugh more than any up to date, so called comedy. Resolution increased to HD Playlist for Season Two of the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCscm1J8Qs0ISfe0YIfrcM0

This is Windmills Of The Gods - a TV Mini Series from 1988, based on the 1987 Sidney Sheldon novel. Although originally aired in two parts, I have cut each part in half, so that each runs for around 45 minutes, which I feel is an enjoyable duration to watch. Stars Jaclyn Smith and Robert Wagner in a tale based in different countries - taking in the White House, the seedy streets of Paris and Cold War Romania, as a young woman ambassador faces unseen and powerful enemies plotting her and her children's demise to further their ends. Looks a little dated, but I found it very enjoyable. Age Restricted by YT. This is the final part. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for this show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDX7BwbCvCBapQyMw4NYoMv

This is Windmills Of The Gods - a TV Mini Series from 1988, based on the 1987 Sidney Sheldon novel. Although originally aired in two parts, I have cut each part in half, so that each runs for around 45 minutes, which I feel is an enjoyable duration to watch. Stars Jaclyn Smith and Robert Wagner in a tale based in different countries - taking in the White House, the seedy streets of Paris and Cold War Romania, as a young woman ambassador faces unseen and powerful enemies plotting her and her children's demise to further their ends. Looks a little dated, but I found it very enjoyable. Age Restricted by YT. This is Part Three of Four. Last part to follow very soon. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for this show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDX7BwbCvCBapQyMw4NYoMv

From 1977, this is the fifth episode of thirteen made, of the cartoon called "Shake Rattle And Roll" They are three ghosts who run a hotel for other ghosts and supernatural beings. The episodes are all short - around 6 or 7 minutes in length - and this episode is called "The Real Cool Ghoul" Unfortunately, this the last episode I have available, so another seven episodes are still to be found. Maybe they will surface, maybe not. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCW520GUeN0zk_MwGlfHrpr

Age Restricted by YT. Although it seems many more inappropriate videos exist on YT, they have in their infinite wisdom - or just infinite power, decided to impose an 18+ restriction on this series Even though it was unrestricted when released - I think it only had a PG-13 on DVD also. Anyway not my decision. This is Windmills Of The Gods - a TV Mini Series from 1988, based on the 1987 Sidney Sheldon novel. Although originally aired in two parts, I have cut each part in half, so that each runs for around 45 minutes, which I feel is an enjoyable duration to watch. Stars Jaclyn Smith and Robert Wagner in a tale based in different countries - taking in the White House, the seedy streets of Paris and Cold War Romania, as a young woman ambassador faces unseen and powerful enemies plotting her and her children's demise to further their ends. Looks a little dated, but I found it very enjoyable. This is Part Two of Four.Other parts to follow very soon. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for this show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDX7BwbCvCBapQyMw4NYoMv

This is Windmills Of The Gods - a TV Mini Series from 1988, based on the 1987 Sidney Sheldon novel. Although originally aired in two parts, I have cut each part in half, so that each runs for around 45 minutes. Stars Jaclyn Smith and Robert Wagner in a tale based in different countries - taking in the White House, the seedy streets of Paris and Cold War Romania, as a young woman ambassador faces unseen and powerful enemies plotting her and her children's demise. Looks a little dated, but I found it very enjoyable. Other parts to follow very soon. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for this show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDX7BwbCvCBapQyMw4NYoMv Although it seems many more inappropriate videos exist on YT, they have in their infinite wisdom - or just infinite power, decided to impose an 18+ restriction on this video. Even though it was unrestricted when released - I think it only had a PG-13 on DVD also. Anyway not my decision.

From 1977, this is the fourth episode of thirteen made, of the cartoon called "Shake Rattle And Roll" They are three ghosts who run a hotel for other ghosts and supernatural beings. The episodes are all short - around 6 or 7 minutes in length - and this episode is called "Shake The Lion Hearted" I only have one more episode to upload at present - so will do that later on today. Not sure about the missing seven episodes. Maybe they will surface, maybe not. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCW520GUeN0zk_MwGlfHrpr

From 1977, this is the third episode of thirteen made, of the cartoon called "Shake Rattle And Roll" They are three ghosts who run a hotel for other ghosts and supernatural beings. The episodes are all short - around 6 or 7 minutes in length - and this episode is called "There's No Pest Like A Singing Guest" I have two more episodes to upload at present - so will continue those later on Sunday. Not sure about the missing seven episodes. Maybe they will surface, maybe not. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCW520GUeN0zk_MwGlfHrpr

Uploading this episode as a tribute to Inga Swenson, who plays Gretchen Kraus. She passed away peacefully on 23rd July at the age of 90. Her characters in both "Soap" and "Benson" were always perfectly realized. R.I.P good lady. Continuing the spin off show from "Soap", with butler Benson in the lead role. This is Season One Episode Twenty from March 1980, and the episode is called "Power Play" In this episode........ An environmentalist visits the governor's mansion in protest at the waste that is being allowed to be dumped in the state. He refuses to leave until he is heard. Upscaled to HD Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFA-YmxXhaBASuL-_lKCG4zM

Eleventh broadcast episode of the puppet/marionette show from 1963, which was called "Planet Patrol" in the US. Similar to the Gerry Anderson shows, Fireball XL5 and Supercar from around the same time - this show looks dated now, but is still quite fun to watch. I am uploading in the order that the episodes were broadcast, so this may differ from some later DVD order. In this episode called "The Human Fish" Instead of taking a long overdue vacation, Larry, Slim and Husky are sent to investigate reports that that a breed of fish on the planet Venus is rapidly developing human characteristics and starting to attack fishermen. They find a problem underwater that is causing the fast mutation of the fish, and enter a race against time to destroy it before the fish leave the sea and carry out further attacks on local towns......... Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCB7P8zquMngKja5YEX9y7-

This is the very wonderful Hitomi Yaida, with the song "Life's Like A Love Song" recorded live in Japan in 2003. Was captured for a double DVD entitled "Live Completion'03 ~I Can Fly, Can You?", and this was the closing track with a little audience participation at the end.. Just a fabulous concert in every way, although the cameraman needs a few lessons in not pointing his lens directly into spotlights. Upscaled to HD. I will add English and Japanese lyrics soon. Edit: Lyrics added - please forgive if not totally accurate.

From 1977, this is the first episode of thirteen made, of the cartoon called "Shake Rattle And Roll" They are three ghosts who run a hotel for other ghosts and supernatural beings. The episodes are all short - around 6 or 7 minutes in length - and this episode is called "Guess What's Coming To Dinner" I have three more episodes to upload at present - so will continue those in a day or two. Not sure about the missing seven episodes. Maybe they will surface, maybe not. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCW520GUeN0zk_MwGlfHrpr

From 1977, this is the seventh episode of thirteen made, of the cartoon called "Shake Rattle And Roll" They are three ghosts who run a hotel for other ghosts and supernatural beings. The episodes are all short - around 6 or 7 minutes in length - and this episode is called "Spooking The Spooks" Seems as if it should be called "Spooking The Spook" - but the start caption shows an "s" after Spook - so I will leave it as that. Resolution increased to HD. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFCW520GUeN0zk_MwGlfHrpr Series was requested by a subscriber - it is rare and hard to find, but should be able to upload some more episodes soon.

From 1977, this is the second episode of thirteen made, of the cartoon called "Shake Rattle And Roll" They are three ghosts who run a hotel for other ghosts and supernatural beings. The episodes are all short - around 6 or 7 minutes in length - and this episode is called "The Ghostly Ghoul Is A Ghastly Guest" Resolution increased to HD. Series was requested by a subscriber - it is rare and hard to find, but should be able to upload a few more episodes soon.

Fifth track from this show from China Crisis, live from Liverpool in 2006 - the track is "Christian" - and is just wonderful. The whole show has an intimate feel, and the vocals and musicianship are just fantastic. Playlist for the show is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2OOqPxiQBFDorin1F9Gm2m1aCKERAD9o Resolution is 720p