Initially, we were not going to nominate the Darling Boys who had a multiple episodes on the Andy Griffith Show in the 60’s, but if we have the Dale Gribble Bluegrass Experience on the ballot, we have to include a group from a far more successful show, which was played by a real Bluegrass Band (The Dillards). Besides, as you may have noticed we love the cheese factor, and with Denver Pyle (the future Uncle Jesse from the Dukes of Hazzard) occasionally playing the jug to help out, we think this elevates them a notch. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: The Andy Griffith Show (1963-66) Actors: The Dillards Songs you might remember: Dooley Why you should vote for them: If you get multiple appearances on a very popular show, the demand is there. Why you should not vote for them: First off, it is a Bluegrass band, and second…the audience for Andy Griffith is well…dead. {youtube}
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From Mad TV, we have Darlene McBride (Nicole Sullivan), the heavily made up, ultra right wing Country Singer who took hatemongering to a new level. The character appeared in multiple sketches over a four year period and we always thought that Nicole Sullivan was the MVP of that sketch comedy show, and that was enough for us to put her on the ballot. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Mad TV (1997-2001) Actor: Nicole Sullivan Songs you might remember: None Why you should vote for her: Perhaps you agree with us that Sullivan is the Mad TV MVP. Why you should not vote for her: With all due respect to Mad TV, there really is no strong candidate from the show. {youtube}
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The greatest Rock Star ever to come from Genoa City, Wisconsin (A place we love because it is fictitious!), Danny Romalotti apparently had a lot of hits, though we can’t say that we know any of them. He had a lot of concerts, though we aren’t sure who attended them. Michael Damian (who played Romalotto); actually hit number one with the David Essex cover, played “Rock On” in 1989. The Bullet Points: TV Show Appeared: Young and the Restless (1980-92) Actor: Michael Damian Songs you might remember: None Why you should vote for him: Does twelve years on the top of Genoa City matter? Why you should not vote for him: Being the top guy in Genoa City doesn’t say much. {youtube}
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Elvis Presley’s favorite role, and the one that many thought was his best, Elvis Presley played Danny Fisher in King Creole, a 1958 film that showed the King at his rebellious best. For what it is worth, if you have never seen an Elvis film, this is the one that we would recommend, and the one worth voting for the most. With that said, how well have Elvis Presley movies aged, and how many people try to watch them today? The Bullet Points: Movie Appeared: King Creole (1958) Actor: Elvis Presley Songs you might remember: Crawfish Trouble Why you should vote for him: This is Elvis’ best work. Why you should not vote for him: Even his best work does not age that well. {youtube}
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