Tag Archives: Burbank

His Dad Elroy

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Frank Murphy

The Providence High School magazine had some sad news that my wife and I had somehow missed. While reading the In Memoriam section, we learned that our friend Michael Hastings lost his father to cancer. Michael was mayor of Burbank when … Continue reading →

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“Show Me Chicken Neck!”

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Frank Murphy

Richard Karn had breakfast on his mind. The actor known for Home Improvement and Family Feud visited Knoxville in his role as spokesperson for Hormel® Compleats® microwaveable meals. I recorded an interview with Richard on Tuesday. I used about three … Continue reading →

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Silent Partner

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Frank Murphy

According to the Facebook page for Silent Heroes of the Cold War, construction will begin next month on the long-awaited monument to 14 men who died in a plane crash on November 17, 1955. The plane was flying from Burbank … Continue reading →

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All the Best

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Frank Murphy

One of the Christmas newsletters we received this year included a paragraph that I thought was great. It was written by one of Frank Jr.’s former classmates in Burbank, California. ATB Studios have really taken off this year, under Mom’s … Continue reading →

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Funny and Share

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Frank Murphy

My wife’s friend Julia is looking for a Halloween costume for her ten-year-old daughter who is five feet tall. On Facebook, she lamented that so many of the commercially available costumes for girls that size are too revealing. My daughter … Continue reading →

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The Pages of My Mind

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Frank Murphy

Independence Day and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays. Don’t get me wrong. I love Easter and Christmas but those are Holy Days first, holidays second. This week, I’m looking back at some memorable Independence Days. Before moving to East Tennessee, … Continue reading →

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He Stopped Living

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Frank Murphy

An interesting piece of Knoxville trivia is that Hank Williams either died in the Andrew Johnson Hotel or died in the car on his way out of town on New Year’s Eve 1952. He was honored with a “Hank Days … Continue reading →

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Three Part Harmony

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Frank Murphy

The Easter Triduum is a single celebration, spread out over three days. The Mass of the Lord’s Supper takes place on the evening of Holy Thursday. It is followed by Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion. The Triduum culminates with … Continue reading →

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The Warrant

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Frank Murphy

T. J. Jones sent me a few more photos from when we worked at KLOS. I was very happy to see a picture of myself with Rockapella, one of my favorite musical groups. I wonder if I was pretending to … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Tell Ya

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Frank Murphy

As a lifelong fan of Bob Hope, I really enjoyed the “Hope for America” exhibit at the Library of Congress. My son and I toured the Library after our Capitol tour two weeks ago. When I was a kid in … Continue reading →

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Chloral Arrangements

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Frank Murphy

A variation on my favorite pomegranate-opening method proved useful while cleaning the pool yesterday. In the old days, chlorine tablets were sold in a 40-pound bucket. Now, each tablet is individually wrapped for inconvenience. I’m sure there are safety reasons … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Make It Up

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Frank Murphy

“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” got me interested in comedy improv. My wife was a fan of the British version of the show before I got hooked. Before long, I started taking an improv class from the City of Burbank. … Continue reading →

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Ponch and Judy

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Frank Murphy

A series of articles in the Los Angeles Times reminded me that the 20th anniversary of the 1992 riots is coming up on Sunday. One of the features shows side-by-side photos of impacted locations then and now. When the riots … Continue reading →

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Working Stiff

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Frank Murphy

Dick Clark’s offices in Burbank were near a Mexican restaurant where we often had birthday lunches or good-bye parties for co-workers at KPWR and KROQ in the mid ’90s. I recall seeing Mr. Clark crossing the street, presumably going to … Continue reading →

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