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John Waters & Thee Katatonix on TV

Posted on September 21, 2010 by almosthipguy

“Shakedown,” Baltimore WJZ-TV Channel 13, 1985 Thee Katatonix Thee Katatonix – “Ordinary Sunday” (Urbanity) John Waters appeared as a special guest on this episode of Shakedown.

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Rolling Stones in Baltimore, Part 2

Posted on September 21, 2010 by almosthipguy

By Sam Sessa (Baltimore Sun, November 27, 2009) (Photo from Baltimore Sun archives) With the help of archivist Paul McCardell, here is one more clip about the Rolling Stones’ 1969 appearance at the Baltimore Civic Center. This article, published on … Continue reading →

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Rolling Stones in Baltimore – 40 Years later

Posted on September 21, 2010 by almosthipguy

By Sam Sessa (Baltimore Sun, November 27, 2009) This week in 1969, the Rolling Stones performed a sold-out show at the Baltimore Civic Center (now called the 1st Mariner Arena). Now, 40 years later, here is The Baltimore Sun’s recount … Continue reading →

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Best Reason Not to Watch WJZ-TV News: Marty Bass

Posted on September 18, 2010 by almosthipguy

Best Reason Not to Watch WJZ-TV: Marty Bass (Baltimore City Paper, 1996 “Best of Baltimore” issue, 9/18/1996) There are so many reasons it’s hard to pick just one. There’s the phony Sally Thorner, the grating Richard Sher, the faux-ditzy Denise Koch, … Continue reading →

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