The “F-Word” On The West Coast

I was rather surprised that the west coast feed of last weekend’s Saturday Night Live wasn’t edited.

Paul Burke

Understandably the passing of Patrick Swayze is getting all the headlines today. But I wanted to note the death of Paul Burke. He stared in The Naked City which premiered on the ABC television network on September 30 1958, and immediately broke new ground in the presentation of police series, echoes of which are still present within the cop show genre even today. Every TV cop on the air today owes Burke.

Actor Paul Burke dies

Was nominated for an Emmy for ‘Naked City’

Actor Paul Burke, who was Emmy nommed for his role in “Naked City,” died of leukemia and non-Hodgkins lymphoma Sunday in Palm Springs. ● More from: Variety

Apple Drops Apple TV 160GB Model to $229

This is another mystery to me. Why Apple TV isn’t a smash. Simply put it enables you to watch everything in your iTunes on your HD TV. Plus you can access the iTunes store to rent or buy movies and TV series. I use it daily.

Apple Drops 40GB Apple TV and Discounts 160GB Model to $229

Apple has quietly discontinued the 40GB Apple TV overnight and reduced the price of the 160GB model down to $229. Previously, the 40GB and 160GB models were priced at $229 and $329, respectively. ● More from: Mac Rumors