Michelle's journal called for nostalgia, or postcards, souvenirs or things of our youth. Since I was born glued to a TV, I thought I'd revisit some of the television of the past...even though some of these were already showing age before Michelle made the scene. You see I'm in the center, hypnotized by a program geared to my IQ..the test pattern. Every Saturday morning, before the Star-Spangled Banner hit the airwaves, I was crouched in front of the test pattern with my Sugar Pops cereal and big mug of Ovaltine.
To try to capture vignettes of 14 TV programs on a little bitty sketchbook is only something a disturbed, masochistic bozo would attempt. So my addition to Michelle's journal is vignettes of 14 TV programs on a little bitty sketchbook. Some turned out well. Some should be turned out. Roy Rogers has a strange resemblance to Wayne Newton on Prozac. I should have put a mask on him and let him yell Hi-Ho, Silver. Hmmm...in front of The Twilight Zone...is that Rod Serling or Barrack Obama. Amos & Andy...or escapees from The Outer Limits...you decide. The static tv is good (the problem does not lie with the station or your set). Anyway, it was fun to do, and it IS sorta colorful....I hope Michelle likes it.
James .... What a fabulous depiction of our youth. I remember each one and you did such a great job illustrating them I have to add. I remember being mesmerized by the peacock of NBC the way it opened it's feathers before Walt Disney programs. I think this is perfect...... lol I love it.
ReplyDeleteI grew in a different country, so I know only few of them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun childhood.What a great idea.
It is great James. I am sure that Michelle gonna love them all.
What a terrific idea! And the different TV sets look great as well! Great job!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, James! Laughed out loud - lol as said now!! Brought back many memories that I experienced as a child. Well done!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful idea James...your humor and sense of nostalgia are in tack...I'm sure Michelle will love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent, James! The original Twilight Zone is my favorite tv show of all time.
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ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this!!! I watched all of these! (including the B&W static!). This is fantastic. I loved the Twilight zone, too. Am laughing at your comments about Rod/Barrack! Your Captain Kangaroo is wonderful...and the Flinstones....and all of them!! Super pages.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love it James! And I love how your mind works. This is such a fabulous gift...I can't wait to see it in person. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteNo one could do this but you James-Very thorough and once again full of humour! Great piece!
ReplyDeleteJames, I love this painting and am disappointed I will not get to see this one in person...darn! Love seeing a lot of my favorite television shows and I love that you painted a variety of television sets, this is very well done and Michelle is sure to love it!!
ReplyDeleteMemory Lane for me, too, and add my name to the Twilight Zone lovers although I watched ALL these shows (I spent waaaay too much time watching TV myself). James, you sure do keep things fun in this group! Love your TVs.
ReplyDeleteVery light, humorous and colourful. Your imagination has not let you down James. This is a very entertaining piece that is so much fun.
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