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Jul 14, 2014
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In the quintessential (though one and done) early 1980’s Sitcom, Square Pegs, we had New Wave aficionado and budding superstar in the genre, Johnny Slash, who put together his own band, Open 24 Hours. Of note, they played Muffy Tepperman’s (Jami Gertz) Bat Mitzvah (where Devo opened for them) and had John Densmore of the Doors as their drummer. The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Square Pegs (1982-83)
Actors:
Merritt Butrick (Johnny Slash)
John Densmore
Songs you might remember:
I’m Tired
Why you should vote for them:
Music was a big part of this show, and an actual Door? Come on!
Why you should not vote for them:
Any TV Show that is one and done is a struggle to induct.
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Johnny Karate
Jul 14, 2014
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The Artists
So what do you do when you fail at becoming a successful Rock and Roll act? You become a children’s singer, which can be hired for kid’s parties. This.is what we have with Johnny Karate (Chris Pratt) whose previous band, Mouserat are still looking for that big break. Maybe Karate is the next Raffi?
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Parks and Recreation (2012)
Actor:
Chris Pratt
Songs you might remember:
Found a Way
Why you should vote for him:
Chris Pratt is a comedic gem on this show.
Why you should not vote for him:
A children’s singer probably should not be inducted.
Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros
Jul 14, 2014
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The Artists
From a Saturday Night Live Short, “Ian Rubbish and the Bizzaros” was a one note bit, but showed a historical perspective of an English Punk Band who became fans of the establishment. Incidentally, Rubbish (played by Fred Armisen) would receive an additional life elsewhere, but without the mainstream audience, does it really have a shot?
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Saturday Night Live (2011)
Actors:
Fred Armisen (Ian Rubbish)
Bill Hader (Derek Gash)
Taran Killan (Keith Grisham)
Songs you might remember:
Hey Policeman
Cunt in a Crown
Why you should vote for them:
SNL and Punk? We are all in!
Why you should not vote for them:
This was a one and done bit on SNL.
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The Gutter Cats
Jul 14, 2014
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The Artists
Didn’t Kelly Bundy seem perfect for a late 80’s/early 90’s Hair Metal Rock and Roll Video? On Married…With Children, that is exactly what happened, as she was the “girl” in the video for the Gutter Cats. Who are they? Does it really matter, as this Sitcom often created their own canon of fictitious Metal bands. At least this one we saw.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Married With Children (1990)
Actors:
Anthony Smedlie
Bobby Lycon
Jonny Black
Josh Blake
Songs you might remember:
Decoy Woman
Why you should vote for them:
Of all the fictitious bands from this Sitcom gem, this was the only band we saw.
Why you should not vote for them:
A one off shot where the groupie was the star does not a Hall of Fame entrant make.
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