Monday, July 06, 2009

Now wait just a minute...

It's been a long time since Elvis died, so perhaps somebody can refresh my memory: Was his funeral broadcast live on television, forcing local stations to re-arrange their broadcasting schedule?

What about Janis Joplin, or Jimi Hendrix, or Rick Nelson? Or Richie Valens, who sang a song named for me? I don't recall seeing their funerals on TV.

Since when is a performer so important that his funeral pre-empts normal broadcasting? The only funeral that commanded this much attention in my memory is that of John F. Kennedy; but he was PRESIDENT, for heaven's sake.

This whole thing has gotten out of control. I refuse to participate. Especially on my birthday.

16 comments:

  1. Well happy happy birthday. Sorry I don't remember about Elvis' funeral. I do remember they wouldn't show his gyrating hips in the 50's and now they don't care what they show.

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  2. I agree with you about all the coverage that has been on TV, newspapers, etc. Enough is enough. I was shocked when I heard his funeral was going to be televised. Happy Birthday to you!
    Hugs,
    Pat

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  3. It's absolutely RIDICULOUS! But, not your birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

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  4. Isn't it just disgusting? I'm way over it.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Ritchie Valens is singing just for you! :)

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  5. I am sorry that I am late, but happy birthday. I am with you on the overboard thing. I mean, enough already!!! Sheesh.

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  6. Happy Birthday!!! It's your party and you can choose how to celebrate. Have a great wonderful day!!!
    'On Ya'-ma

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  7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You are right enough is enough!

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  8. I think the media rules the country and influences us too much on how we act, dress, talk etc.. and by the way Happy Birthday!

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  9. Anonymous7:05 AM

    Darn it Lady! Am I sorry I read some of this to Frieda? Now, she's special requested me to write about the time I had left in the morning, coming home late afternoon with a load and immediately leaving for a second. She's even instructed me to start with my late night activity the night before. Ooooh, what women can't do to their men.
    Dare I mention I understand Cliff's pain even chowing down a Sir Loin steak broiled in a self cleaning oven with garden vegetables cooked on an extra burner whiles his laundry's being washed winter next
    Oh my, sorrily I'm LMAO.........

    Backed into it hey?!?!?!?!?!?!
    Fernan

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  10. Happy Birthday and good luck avoiding coverage of the Jackson Circus.

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  11. Anonymous10:07 AM

    well if no body turns it on...the ratings will tell it all...personally I think it is discusting...outrageous...and well can think of some more words...but not for printing in here...LOL..Happy Birthday...hugs...Ora

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  12. Happy Belated Birthday! Hope you had a fun day celebrating. I guess getting two new appliances makes for a great birthday!!! :o)

    I too am disgusted with all the hoopla. MJ was a cute little boy that turned into a crotch grabbing characature sp? of himself. Very sad but enough is enough.

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  13. Happy Birthday Donna.
    I wish they would just bury that sucker before he starts stinking!!!
    Donna

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  14. Perhaps this would be a good time to say happy birthday! I agree, funerals should not be on tv unless it's like the president or something like that. Hugs,
    Lisa in Kentucky

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  15. I don't think they covered Elvis' funeral like this...they should have!
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    Happy Birthday!

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  16. I didn't even watch the "performance" if that is what you call it.

    Can I have the same treatment when I die? LoL.yeah, right.

    Glad you had a great B-day, Donna!

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