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Thunderface
Jul 11, 2014
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The Artists
From what was said to be show creator and star, Brent Butt’s favorite episode, we learn of “Thunderface”, the band that Dog River residents, Brent, Wanda and Hank had in High School. Their musical style was described as "a small animal caught in some kind of machinery," and their sole gig since 1986 was booked for comedic purposes due to the poor performance. Of note (which is huge for Canadians) this episode featured a cameo appearance by the Tragically Hip, which for those of you in the States who are not aware, is for many Canadians the most important band the country ever produced.
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Corner Gas (2005)
Actors:
Brent Butt (Brent Leroy, Lead Guitar)
Fred Ewanuick (Hank Yarbo, Lead Singer)
Nancy Robertson (Wanda Dollard, Bass)
Tara Spencer-Nairn (Constable Karen Pelly, Drums)
Songs you might remember:
Capital Cash
Why you should vote for them:
This is iconic in Canada.
Why you should not vote for him:
As iconic as this television show is in Canada, that isn’t the case anywhere else.
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Three Times One Minus One
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
With brief appearances in Mr. Show and the film, Run Ronnie Run, we saw the R&B duo of “Three Times One Minus One” deliver their hit, Ew Girl, Ew. If for no other reason, they might deserve a vote just for their individual names of Pootie T and Wolfgang Amadeus Stallonies Von Funkenmeister. Seriously, do names get better than that?
The Bullet Points:
TV Show and Movie Appeared:
Mr. Show (1995-98)
Run Ronnie Run! (2002)
Actors:
David Cross
Bob Odenkirk
Songs you might remember:
Ew Girl, Ew
Why you should vote for them:
We will state just for their individual names alone.
Why you should not vote for them:
As funny as this was, how many people actually saw this?
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Three Do's and a Don't
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Ah, the Sweathogs! The Four Horsemen of the 1970’s Sitcom world. In a two-part episode the Vinnie Barberino led group entered a talent show but slacks when he falls for a rival female performer (which may have been a stretch for Travolta). He eventually picked his “bros before hos” but the Sweathogs lost to a bird caller (seriously). Damn, we love the 70’s!
The Bullet Points:
TV Show Appeared:
Welcome Back Kotter (1977)
Actors:
John Travolta (Vinnie Barberino)
Ron Palilo (Arnold Horshack)
Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs (Freddie “Boom-Boom” Washington)
Robert Hegyes (Juan Epstien)
Songs you might remember:
None
Why you should vote for them:
Come on, these are the Sweathogs!
Why you should not vote for them:
They lost to a bird caller...again a bird caller. How can they receive a vote after that?
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The Three Blazes
Jul 11, 2014
Published in
The Artists
Inspired by his stint in the U.S. Army, Elvis Presley starred in G.I. Blues where he and two of his friends form a band while serving in Germany. The plot really doesn’t matter in an Elvis movie, as long as there is a lot of music. As this was a period where his music was decent, that is good enough for most people.
The Bullet Points:
Movie Appeared:
G.I. Blues (1960)
Actors:
Elvis Presley (Tulsa McLean)
Robert Ivers (Cookie
James Douglas (Rick)
Songs you might remember:
Wooden Heart
Blue Suede Shoes
Why you should vote for them:
The music was good here.
Why you should not vote for them:
The Elvis films are not ones that people flock to watch.
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