OK America. I realize part of the American Idol drama is the fact that good people are going to be voted off  early and sucktastic people are going to be allowed to stay. But this is getting a little ridiculous.

Katie Stevens and Paige Miles are allowed to sing another day, but Lilly Scott and Katelyn Epperly are finito? I do appreciate the presence of mind to keep Andrew Garcia over Todrick Hall, but Adam Lambert goes and Tim Urban is STILL going to torture us with sub-par performances for yet another week? What’s next? I swear, if Crystal Bowersox goes home next week, I am never watching American Idol ever again.

Or, I will at least boycott for a solid two weeks.

It sure does make you wonder about all those conspiracy theorists who say the votes are rigged, because in a season that had audiences complaining that this group lacked pizazz, there certainly was an increase in drama last night. Between Adam crying his little mullet off and Lilly Scott basically telling off America after being voted off by saying “I don’t know what America wants to hear,” it was hands down the most exciting results show of 2010.

But I’m still pissed.

Thursday March 11, 2010 16:13

American Idol Recap: Top 16

Girls, girls, girls! Motley Crue said it the best back in ’87, and I will re-iterate. This year’s American Idol is all about the girls. And they proved it on Tuesday night when the top performers gave us solid performances and some of the ones we were ready to give plane tickets home stepped up to the plate and made us think twice.

Unfortunately, I think Katie Stevens bought her own ticket home with her performance of Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Breakaway’. It was flat, totally off-key and boring.  Randy called it karaoke and said it “wasn’t great.” Ellen said she didn’t see any personality.  Kara said she doesn’t know herself yet, although she does have a great voice for the radio. And Simon gave her 10 out of 10 for trying, but agreed with Kara that she didn’t know who she was as an artist yet.

Siobhan Magnus. The girl can wail. There is no doubt about that. She took ‘The House of the Rising Sun’ and killed it. And all the judges agreed except for Simon, who thought it was “weird.” He thought she didn’t do anything different with the song and that there were no “moments” in the song. I disagree. I thought the song was super-powerful and the whole thing was one big frakkin’ moment, in which she sang the shit out of the Animals power ballad. Sometimes, we just have to accept the fact that Simon makes no sense.

Lacey Brown sang some boring song that I have never heard (‘The Story’, I guess?), and although it was sweet and pretty, it didn’t impress me at all. Randy agreed that it was boring but said it was her best performance in a while. Ellen agreed that it was her best performance to date and Kara said it was performances like that that got her there. Simon didn’t love the song but said she sang it very well. I wasn’t quite as smitten as the judges, but hey, what do I know?

Katelyn Epperly played the keyboard and sang Carol King’s ‘I Feel The Earth Move’ and it was so “cruise ship” as Simon would say, that I almost expected a waiter to come by and ask me if I wanted a drink. Randy said it was “put on” and I couldn’t agree more. Ellen thought it “just wasn’t enough” and Kara didn’t feel like she was competing.  Simon, although he liked her hair, thought that her choice may have been a mistake because it seemed like others were trying harder than her.  I, on the other hand, did not like her hair either so she was 0 for 2. Sorry Katelyn.

Didi Benami picked up her guitar for the first time since Hollywood and sang ‘Rhiannon’ and I thought it was pretty effin’ awesome. Totally unique and it reminded me why I liked her in the first place. The judges agreed, and in one fell swoop, I think Didi is off the bench and back in the game. That was awfully close, Didi. You might want to stop sucking so bad from now on, mmkay?

Paige Miles sang ‘Smile’ and it just didn’t work. Which is exactly what Randy said. And Ellen said that instead of the song being uplifting, it was dark and sad. Kara thought it was all wrong, and Simon agreed with everyone. Hands down, this song choice was a very bad decision and Paige Miles might be in trouble this week.

Of course, Crystal Bowersox rocked our socks with Tracy Chapman’s ‘Give Me One Reason to Steal’. All the judges were in agreement that she was amazing, Ellen said she was the best of the night, Kara said she loved hearing that song because it was something she could imagine her recording, and Simon said she was 150% going to be in the Top 12. BOW-ER-SOX!

Lilly Scott, surprisingly, sang ‘I Fall to Pieces.’  It was unusual, and I didn’t love it like I have loved her performances in past weeks, but it was still entertaining. The judges liked it, but Simon echoed my sentiments when he said that it didn’t have that “wow” factor. I am a big Lily Scott fan, and I think she brings something really cool to the AI table, but she needs to step it up a bit next week to prove that she deserves to be there.

Wednesday night, the guys had to follow the girls’ impressive showing. After Ryan’s awkward rundown of the final 8 male contestants, they took the stage, starting with early favorite, Lee Dewyze.

He kicked things off by singing a way better version of ‘Fireflies’ than Owl City’s original. Randy loved that he “made it his own” and that, despite some pitch problems, he worked it out. Ellen thought it was great, Kara thought he looked confident and agreed with me that he made it better (I really should be a judge, honestly). Simon said it was “nothing to rave about” but that he was glad that he was there.

Alex “Mullet” Lambert sang ‘Trouble’ with his guitar, and as usual, his voice was prettier than Kara’s gold lamee top, but I just wish he would change his facial expression. Randy didn’t think it had the “wow” factor, but Ellen thought he was becoming a mushy banana and better each week. My homegirl Kara said he needed to let go because he was too stiff, and that was the only thing holding him back. Simon agreed, so we are now on speaking terms again, thank God.

Tim Urban had some pretty big shoes to fill singing ‘Hallelujah’, and it’s one of my all-time favorite songs. I thought it was just OK. The judges, however, creamed their shorts over it and Ellen even ran onstage and gave him a hug. So, basically, he will be around next week because the combination of non-suckage and his adorable mug is enough to get at least a billion votes (that’s how many you need to stay right?)

Andrew Garcia’s rendition of ‘Genie in a Bottle’ had me bee-bopping on the couch, and the surprising rendition had me smiling me from ear to ear. Randy didn’t like it, and to that I say BOOOOOO. Ellen liked it, but Kara and Simon both think he peaked too early and is grasping for straws now.  I disagree. Diehard A-Gar fan right here. And he rocked the cardigan better than Randy ever has. So there.

Casey James totally bored me with “Take my Cat and Take my Sweater” or whatever that song is. Randy was with me, but Ellen liked it. Kara said it was missing that “spark” but she was almost back on the Casey train (WOO WOO!) While Simon said it was not as good as Week 1, but better than last week.  I think Casey is getting lazy and needs to stop relying on the fact that he is good looking competent musician and start actually working hard to show us that he is more than that.

Young Aaron Kelly sang Lone Star’s ‘I’m Already There’. Tell me again why a 16 year old should be singing about a father calling his son from the road? Major fail. I think it was the wrong song, and too big for him to boot. And Kara made the same point, although Simon disagreed. I think he was just trying to be contrary. Simon? Contrary?  Nooooo…

Todrick Hall took another one of my favorite songs, ‘Somebody to Love’, and tried to salvage his spot on the show, and although it wasn’t BAD, it also didn’t do anything to excite me. However, Randy loved it and said “Todrick was back!” Ellen said he was brave and commended him, while Kara said that the singing was great, but it was a little overdramatic. Simon summed it up well by pointing out that he seems to have shown them what he truly is, and that is a Broadway performer. I might have to agree with that. This isn’t Broadway Idol Todrick. GO HOME.

Big Mike Lynche wrapped up the show with ‘This Woman’s Work’. To be honest, his performance confused me a bit, it seemed a little all over the place, albeit well sang. But, I must have missed something, because Randy was floored, Ellen loved it and said he was the one to beat, Kara CRIED for the first time ever, and Simon said he 100% nailed it with the best performance of all the live shows so far.

I literally rewound it and watched it again.

I still didn’t get it.

Oh well, the illusive American Idol judges strike again. My predictions this week are that Katie Stevens and Paige Miles are saying adios for Team Senorita and Todrick Hall and Andrew Garcia (unfortunately) are leaving the Blue Team. Not who I would send home but I never said America had good taste.

Tune in tomorrow for the results show recap.

Wednesday March 10, 2010 15:42

Actor Corey Haim Dies at 38

Unfortunately, the death toll in Hollywood (especially for young, 80’s teen celebrities) seems to be rising, as we learned this morning that beloved Teen Beat Hall-of-Famer Corey Haim, 38, died of an apparent accidental prescription drug overdose in his Burbank home, where he was taking care of his cancer-stricken mother.

First Boner, now Lucas? What is this world coming to?

Haim struggled with drug addiction since his first experience on a movie set in 1987, when he starred in ‘The Lost Boys’ with Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric. His rise to teen heart throb status alongside the “other Corey” Corey Feldman brought us some tubular movies as ‘The Goonies’, ‘Dream A Little Dream’ and ‘License to Drive’ (some of my personal favorites). But all that fame had a price and he found himself yet another washed up celebrity battling addiction well into his 30’s.

Although the first reports early this morning stated that Haim’s death was drug-related, the official reports are now saying there were no illegal drugs in the home and that Haim was suffering from those mysterious “flu-like” symptoms and taking multiple prescription drugs similar to another celebrity death recently (Brittany Murphy). Interesting, and more than a little disturbing and sad.

So we bid a final farewell to another piece of our childhood in the passing of Corey Haim. Godspeed Lucas. And dream a little dream for me…the 80’s wouldn’t have been the same without you.

Sunday March 7, 2010 00:54

Benjamin “Ben” Linus

The fictional character of Ben Linus portrayed by Michael Emerson on ABC’s Lost is one of the most important characters of the show. Not only is this evident in his role as a leader of “the others” but also in how he was chosen as the narrator of the Lost recap episode preluding the start of the sixth season of Lost.

Originally an enigma, Ben Linus turned out to be one of the most important figures of the show. He always manages to convince the other characters to do things they wouldn’t normally do and manipulating them by luring their ids, egos and deep personal motivations. If there were one major, central character of the show Lost that ties together all the characters in some fashion, it would most likely be Ben Linus.

At first, it’s tough to distinguish Ben Linus as a noble or evil character since what, at first, seems to be personal motivations later turn out to be motivations influenced by his dedication to either the keeping of the island’s secrets or the fulfilling of Jacob’s desires.

Friday March 5, 2010 09:13

American Idol Recap: And Then There Were 16

An impressive 27 million people voted this week to decide which two guys and which two girls would be saying goodbye on the American Idol results show last night.  Whether they voted for the best voices, cutest faces or most sparkling personalities was the question. Thank God they weren’t voting on group performing ability, because, as usual, the requisite pre-recorded group performance at the start of the show was just as hideous and awkward as usual, maybe more so, this time a cheesy, embarrassing version of “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas. Contestants lip-synched and mugged for the camera as they performed their stiff, generic dance moves to the popular, overplayed song and you could even see the self-deprecation in many of their eyes.

But I digress.

Not many surprises, unless you count the fact that last year’s soulful contestant Danny Gokey sang a country song (huh?)  as the “real” performance of the evening. I was completely confused, since he was one of my favorites last year, but not as a country singer. So his performance didn’t impress me much. But his glasses did; they were pretty rad. So there’s that.

Tim Urban managed to squeak his way through again. The judges watched back the tape and realized how much Michelle Delamor actually blew and America realized it and voted her off. Jermaine opened his church-singing, loud-mouth pie-hole as usual when he was voted off, John Park’s lack of “spiciness” failed to get him through and America finally realized that Haeley Vaughn really can’t sing and is, well, just annoying. However, I think Jermaine found the rest of Michelle’s gloves, which is a relief because I hate to see good fabric go to waste.

So I was two for four, not too shabby. I think America pretty much got it right this week, aside from the fact that they keep on insisting on keeping Tim Urban strictly for the fact that he looks like a Glee cast member.  Well, we can’t keep him around FOREVER, can we?

Can we? Please tell me we can’t.

Thursday March 4, 2010 15:24

Mars Volta Interview

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Thursday March 4, 2010 15:03

Mars Volta Widow

Mars Volta Widow (official video)

Mars Volta Widow (live)

The Widow is a song written by the Mars Volta. The song was released on their 2nd album entitled “Frances the Mute”. Mars Volta first performed the song in 5/04 and Wiltern Theatre in LA where they had a 3 night residence at the end of the tour that was supporting their debut album “De-loused in the Comatorium”.

During the concert Mars Volta dedicated “The Widow” to former member Jeremy Ward who had died of a drug overdose in 5/03. After the release of Mars Volta Widow it peaked at #95 on the US billboard charts, which made “The Widow” Mars Volta’s first single to chart. The Widow also reached #20 in the singles chart of the UK. The Widow also reached #7 on the Billboard modern rock chart.

Mars Volta’s Widow is the only pop structured song on the album “Frances the Mute”. The Widow features a trumpet cameo from Flea after the 2nd chorus of the song.

The Widow single contains the 14 minute track “Frances the Mute” which was taken off as the initial opening track to the album for unknown reasons.

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Tuesday night’s American Idol surprised the audience with a strange twist of events. People at home tuned in to see the girls perform and instead the boys hit the stage because contestant, Crystal Bowersox was taken to the hospital that morning for an undisclosed medical problem that would prevent her from performing. The guys graciously agreed to swap nights, even though it gave them less rehearsal time, and although they claimed they all felt confident to get up there and wow the judges, their performances really made one wonder whether they could have used that extra day.

Mike Lynche, new daddy and “Mr. Personality” kicked off the night with his rendition of James Brown’s “It’s a Man’s World.” And although it was a marked improvement over his previous week’s mediocre karaoke-esque performances, it was still a bit more form over substance, with his cheesy poses and facial expressions taking precedence over the actual singing. But all the judges jumped on the Lynche train, Ellen even saying he was “the one to beat” and Simon said he went from a “pussycat to a lion in one week.”   It may just have been enough to keep him around for yet another one.

Next, John Park bored us to death with a version of John Mayer’s “Gravity” that had me zoned out and going over the grocery list in my head halfway through. His “adequate” voice just isn’t enough to make up for his complete lack of personality onstage and Randy agreed by saying that he didn’t bring anything “spicy” to the song. Spicy? John Park? This kid is reaching for “interesting.” I think Simon had it right when he said he thought that Park’s a capella group, Purple Haze, might be getting their singer back this week. “In 20 minutes, we are going to forget that performance” he quipped. Nah, I would give it about 10 if I hadn’t written it down.

Casey James aka Calvin Klein underwear model aka Kara’s cougar love obsession was up next, choosing a song that had been done numerous times by other Idol contestants, “I Don’t Wanna Be,” by Gavin Degraw. Apparently he didn’t get the memo that it’s LAME to do a song that has been done a bunch of times, especially when you aren’t going to be TOTALLY AWESOME. So yeah, he wasn’t as impressive as past weeks, but he’s still just so damn pretty and can properly rock out on the electric guitar, so I still give him two thumbs up.  The judges thought he was stiff and didn’t bring the presence he has brought in the past and there was a bit of love lost with Kara who said that he had taken “two steps backward” this week. Simon may have hit the nail on the head when he suggested that Casey isn’t returning Kara’s calls. Bitter much Kara? Hmmmmmm???

Ellen’s unripened banana, Adam Lambert, came out and showed how “ripe” he could be with his acoustic guitar and sang “Everybody Knows” by John Legend. Total difference from last week, a lot more confident, and there is no doubt that this boy’s voice is like warm, dark chocolate – sinful and intoxicating. But he still has a long way to go. And preferably his mullet will not go with him, because I’m sorry, it needs to go. He needs a date with a stylist STAT.  The judges were all pleased with his transformation, but Simon pointed out his lack of “killer instinct.” I’m not sure this banana has a shred of “killer” anything in him, but we’ll have to wait and see if he can take that “killer” voice and make it to the top.

Todrick, Todrick, Todrick. Poor Todrick Hall. The one American Idol contestant the judges keep telling to STOP changing songs and making them his own. Apparently he just doesn’t do it well. After his performance of Tina Turner’s “What’s Love Got to Do With It” last night, Randy finally just told him to pick a song and sing it like it is. And although everyone has been warning him that he is more like a dancer who can sing instead of a singer who can dance, both Kara and Ellen said they wanted to see him dance more. Can you say mixed signals? I say put the boy out of his misery and send him home, because I’m with Simon on this one – it was like a bad theme park performance.

Jermaine Sellers did a poor-man’s version of “What’s Going On?” by Marvin Gaye. I don’t know what was worse, his outfit or his version of the song.  I’m not sure if even Jermaine’s close relationship with the Big Guy upstairs can save him from the cutting block this week. Simon voiced his concerns that he is not sure whether he would be there next week and I must say that I agree.

Oh Andrew Garcia. You were one of my favorites right from the beginning. And I loved your performance last week even though the judges were sadly misguided. But this week, you muddled through James Morrison’s “You Give Me Something” and I was so disappointed. Please bring back your unique style next week and make me happy. And by the way, the judges are on to you too. So let’s do something that will make your famous version of “Straight Up” look like an N’Sync  B-side next week, shall we? OK then.

The cutie pie with the big voice, Aaron Kelly, was next up, and although he came through with his impressive pipes once again, why, oh why did he choose to sing “My Girl”? Simon’s remarks that it was “too old fashioned” were an understatement. More like too campy and completely irrelevant.  But he’ll be sticking around for a while anyway, so let’s hope he can pick some better songs in coming weeks.

Tim Urban went the safe route by choosing a song that lived 100% in his sweet spot by singing “Come on, Get High” by Matt Nathanson, and although it was “nice,” and he still looks like Zac Efron, which is a plus, it just isn’t enough to compete against the other heavy hitters in this competition. Ellen had the best idea out of the bunch and suggested that he joined the case of Glee. I see a love interest for Kurt in the future – Fox, you should get on that as soon as Tim is voted off, which I am guessing is going to be soon.

Finally, Lee Dewyze was a pretty big hit with his version of “Lips of an Angel.” I like this guy. My first impression of him was that he looked kinda douchey, but the guy certainly can sing. He needs to work on his stage presence, but as Kara said, he definitely has the commercial voice for radio. I am not sure I agree with Simon that he is “vocally head and shoulders above the rest” in the competition, but he is an early favorite that I will be looking forward to hearing more from.

The girls finally made it on Wednesday night, including Crystal Bowersox, looking healthy as a horse. And, may I add, with markedly whiter teeth than ever before. Thank you to the cosmetic dentistry team of American Idol. We still don’t know what was wrong with her, although the buzz points to diabetes. All I know is that I am glad she made it back.

BOW-ER-SOX!

I am a fan, what can I say?

Singing Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Long as I Can See The Light,” she didn’t disappoint this fan right here.  Her beautiful, booming voice was strong and confident and she proved that she is the real thing. Randy “Zen” Jackson said she is “true and the truth is reality,” while Ellen said she has “true, raw, natural talent.”  Simon said he underestimated her, and compared her to Kelly Clarkson, and if that means what I think it means, then all I have to say is…

BOW-ER-SOX!!!!!! All the way baby. Let’s just hope she can stay healthy…

Haeley Vaughn, the smiley 16-year-old guitar strumming teenie bopper took on Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb,” a mighty big song for such a little girl. As it turned out, it was a bit too big. I was reminded of a middle school talent show as I watched her croon Hannah Montana’s hit song, and cringed as she reached for those big notes and didn’t quite get there. Randy kept it real and told her it “didn’t work” and that it was “excruciating.”  And although Ellen started off by telling her she was adorable, she agreed with Randy and said she didn’t “connect” to the song.  I think Simon said it best when he said it was a “complete and utter mess” although in theory it should have worked. The best laid plans of mice and teenage girls, I suppose.  I think Haeley might be in trouble next week, unless her bubbly personality can save her like Tim Urban’s Zac Efron-esque face saved him last week.

Lacey Brown chose “Kiss Me,” and it was, well…cute. She looked cute, it sounded cute, and she’s just cute. But this isn’t American Cutie Pie, this is American Idol.  The unique tone of her voice has the potential to be great, but this song didn’t showcase that at all. Randy said she didn’t add anything to it, Ellen said it was just “adorable” and Simon said it was forgettable and didn’t prove herself as an artist. Sounds like Lacey needs to up her game if she is still around next week. Less cute, more awesome singing Lacey.

But you really are cute. Did I mention you are cute?

Katie Stevens sang “Girl Put Your Records On,” and it was basically a sub-par version of Corinne Bailey Rae’s version. Plus, she barely moved from the same spot in the middle of the stage. Plus, she creeps me out because she is 17 and sings like a 40 year old woman. Ellen’s advice was for her not to sing something she would hear in her dentist’s office, which is always good advice. And the rest of the judges were pretty much all in agreement that she needed to stop choosing boring, old lady songs and sing some more powerful  stuff to show off her voice. Which is good, even though it sounds like a 40-year old woman’s.

Didi Benami’s rendition of “Lean on Me” left something to be desired. Although she has an awesome, unique sounding voice, she just didn’t rock out the Bill Withers classic. It was like a phoned in karaoke performance. WRONG SONG CHOICE Didi. Kara told it like it is, and said “It just wasn’t good.” Pick a better song, and try again next time Didi. I have a feeling you will be around next week to redeem yourself, but you better make it good.

Michelle Delamor sang “Arms Wide Open”. Minus one point for singing a Creed song right off the bat. Then minus one point for wearing gloves with only fingers. Then minus a bajillion points for sucking. Nuff said.  But apparently Kara and Simon shared some peyote before the show because they both liked it.  Whatever.  I’d give her another shot, but she needs the rest of her gloves.

Lily Scott, singing “Change Gonna Come,” impressed us again with her pure artistry. This girl knows who she is, and I like who she is. She just rocks. She can sing, she can play guitar and she hypnotizes. She was Randy’s favorite performance, and Ellen said she has “it.” I don’t know what “it” is, but she has it. Kara said she had her first “moment” in the competition and she was “riveted.” Simon said she made the point about how you make yourself relevant. This “mismatched” contestant is shaking things up and I am liking it. As much as Crystal B? Ehhhh, maybe not. But it’s a close race. Run Lily run!

Katelyn Epperly played piano for the first time while singing Coldplay’s “Back to The Start” and I was impressed.  I thought it was beautiful with a capital B. Randy and Ellen thought it was too slow. But Kara said she “kinda loves” her. And so do I. I am looking forward to hearing more from Katelyn.

Paige Miles sang “Walk Away” by original American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson. Maybe it’s just because I have heard that song 56,427 times, but it didn’t thrill me. She sang it well, but it sounded pretty much like it sounded all 56,427 times I heard it on the radio so I tuned out about halfway through. Randy agreed with me, but Ellen loved it. Since Kara wrote the song, of course she was a fan, but Simon was on my side. Simon’s my homeboy. She needs to take that strong voice and choose the right song to knock our socks off next week.

Siobhan Magnus tackled Aretha, that brave little thing. “Think,” to be exact. Who would have “thought” that a skinny white girl would be able to sing Aretha? But she did. And she did it well. But she certainly is different. You know, in a good way? I think? The judges were four for four on Siobhan’s performance, but Simon agreed that she adds a certain “color” to the competition.

So here’s my prediction, I say Todrick and Jermaine are going home for the dudes and Haeley and Lacey are packing it in for the girls.

We will find out tonight, tune in to Fox at 8/7 central and I will have the recap here tomorrow of the results show!

Monday March 1, 2010 22:39

Twilight Quiz

Where is Bella when she first sees Edward?






What is Edward's father's profession?






Bella's mother and stepfather move to what city in Florida?






What color are the Cullens' eyes when they are thirsty?






What is Alice Cullen's special gift?






How old was Bella when she stopped visiting Forks every summer?






What is the name of the Indian tribe that Jacob Black belongs to?






What sport do vampires love to play?






What year was Edward turned into a vampire?






What is the name of the vampire who kidnapped Bella?






How tall is Jacob Black?






What kind of car does Edward drive?






What happens to vampires in the sun?






In what class do Bella and Edward first talk to each other?






How many cars away from Bella was Edward when he saved her in the school parking lot?





Where is Carlisle's hometown?






Where does Bella go to find a book on Indian legends?






Vampires do not:






Bella's friend Mike Newton's family owns what kind of business?






Who surprises Edward and Bella by showing up at the prom?








Monday March 1, 2010 15:59

Growing Pains Co-Star Commits Suicide at 41

If you grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, you knew him as the lovable, somewhat dim-witted sidekick to Mike Seaver on Growing Pains. He played Boner Stabone and he provided plenty of comic relief on the prime time sitcom that ran from 1985-1992. Andrew Koenig is still most remembered for this role, and when he went missing on February 14 in Vancouver, the internet was aBuzz and aTwitter with “Where’s Boner?”

Unfortunately, we found out the answer to that question on Thursday, February 25th, when the body of 41-year-old Andrew Koenig was found in in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. A search party consisting of family and friends found him hanging from a tree in the densely wooded marshy area where police had been searching for days. His father gave a press conference that afternoon to confirm that his son had taken his own life. He also admitted that his son had suffered from depression and that he had sent his father a note after he had gone missing in which he had seemed “despondent.”

Celebrities had used social media, as they so often do, to aid in the search for Koenig. Stars such as Sarah Silverman, Felicia Day and of course, Twitterati queen Alyssa Milano all joined in on the efforts. Joel McHale tweeted “No joke here, ‘Soup’ family friend Andrew Koenig missing in Vancouver.” Just goes to show, sometimes celebrities other than Alyssa and Ashton use Twitter for things other than pimping their television shows and telling dirty jokes.

His Growing Pains co-star, Kirk Cameron reached out as well. Earlier last week he issued a statement saying “I am praying for his family during this time of distress and for his safe return. Andrew, if you are reading this, please call me.” But, there was no call.

Sadly, there was no happy ending for Andrew Koenig, a man who was described by colleagues as a “really talented guy” and a whole generation of 30 and 40-somethings are mourning the loss of a favorite sitcom character. RIP Boner. You will be missed.

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