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Sesame Street - 35 years + DIY = Sunshine Again

not_on_display — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:02:19 -0800

Sunshine Again is a lo-fi/DIY public Access re-imagination of oldschool 1970's children's television, produced by Heather Ferreira, an independent producer whose mission is to "ignore what network television is doing and start a New York-based cable net of my own, specializing in shows that look and feel a lot like shows on Nick@Nite and TV Land used to – except these will be all brand-new shows." [ more info | appreciation and funky video | Youtube Search for more Sunshine Again ]

They’re back! Dinosaurs! In a band! Oh shiiiiiiiit!

filthy light thief — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:06:31 -0800

Made in the image of 1980s "low-brow sleeze punk" public access TV shows like T.V. Party, Rappin with The Rickster, The Richard Bey Show, the more mainstream (or at least widely available) U.S.A. Up All Night, as well as elements of Cinema of Transgression, Мишка brings forth The Creepy Touch. Not safe for work, the squeamish, or squares. (Videos inside) Episode 1 (4:19) delved into the world of Nobunny, the man who stole the face of a jackrabbit, amongst other things. Episode 2 (4:36) stars a guy in a dinosaur mask from Uzi Rash. He is not a dinosaur, nor do dinosaurs exist in current times (except chickens). Episode 3 (5:21) is all about music made with a Nintendo by Yatagarasu, and half-Jewish hair-styles. Proper old stuff: TV Party N.Y., featuring Blondie + Klaus Nomi + more. Mick Jones on TV Party: part 1, part 2, part 3, part 4 Beastie Boys Rappin' with The Rickster (Youtube playlist in 7 parts), and more clips of the Beasties with thee Rickster The Richard Bey Show clip featuring Mr Punyverse & Miss Thunderthighs USA UP All Night playlist, featuring bumpers, commercials, and odd clips Nick Zedd - No Plague Like Home (Zedd coined the Cinema of Transgression manifesto)

The miracle that is public access television

Astro Zombie — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:08:20 -0800

In 1984, the Cable Franchise Policy and Communications Act (along with legislation dating back to the 70s) forced cable companies to create public access television. Thanks to this foresighted policy, we can all now enjoy programming that might never have existed otherwise. Case in point: Los Angeles's Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Show. Many more examples inside (some videos NSFW). Vagina Power and Penis Power Folk music Floridian Neo-Nazis Let's Paint and Exercise Cursing preacher Francine Dancer Jonathan Bell Tampon Man (part two!) Star & Buc Wild Goth music Austin religious programming Goddesses Underdog interpretive dance Abused psychics Chair dancing Dr. Sphincter explains SPAM Hell, you could do a documentary on just the acts that show up on LA public access. And someone has: Part 1; part 2; part 3; part 4; part 5; part 6; part 7

The Power of the Penis

waitingtoderail — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:00:48 -0800

The Power of the Penis [YouTube],[NSFW]. I'm sorry for making my first post ever a single link YouTube post, but this Atlanta Public Access TV clip is the most educational video I have ever seen. Alexyss Tylor hosts a show on 'Vagina Power 'and 'Penis Power' with her mother. It's about 9 minutes of true insight - women, don't let men hit the bottom or use their penis as a weapon! Separate the love, the orgasm, and the penis, OK? Make sure he buys you the shrimp plate though!

Let's Paint and Exercise TV!

tapeguy — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 17:15:30 -0800

Let's Paint and Exercise TV! Four videos of a public access TV show where a guy paints pictures of a fat naked dude and runs on a treadmill at the same time. Features four letter words and a fat naked guy, so may not be work - or mind - safe. Presented by artist John Kilduff and featuring musician Frozen Plastic and model Michael Q Schmidt, star of 'Huge Naked Guy'.

Say No To Usurpers

punishinglemur — Sat, 25 Sep 2004 12:32:17 -0800

Welcome to the INFORMATION-CYBER-WAR. Tired of the same old "song & dance" from the "Democrats" & "Republicans"? Glen Glidden knows how you feel. That's why he started "the most dangerous show on public access cable television." He takes on City Hall, revealing that most elected officials in Minnesota suburbs are usurpers, illegally occupying their position. He exposes the truth about November's election: it's Clown vs. Clown. And he's a Rammstein fan (why not?). Take a look, but remember: the truth may hurt.