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New Kids and the bad can

I remember the summer of 1990 because the clutch was going out on my Sunbird and I wasn't going to replace it until the thing went completely out. My girlfriend at the time (what was her name) was not pleased by the odor.

I also remember that this girl was a big New Kids On The Block fan. I was forced to go out and buy up every 12-pack of Coca Cola Magic Cans, that promised great prizes. They ended up having a bit of trouble with that promotion. Read the news story here.

Of course you couldn't go anywhere that year without being blasted with NKOTB marketing. That haunting memory didn't deter my by throwing on "Step By Step" as the 9@9 looks at 1990 Friday, May 15th @ 9am.

Want to see the video?

Here's what they look like today

 As always, Thanks for listening!

Dom DeLuise R.I.P.

We interrupt Swine-Flu mania to bring you sad news. Dom Deluise has died at 75. I would like to share one of my favorite memories of him with you.

 My dad and I saw Cannonball Run at Cherry Vale Theatres (they still haven't done anything with the building).The movie was okay, but the best part was the outake reel, featuring Dom's infectous laughter:

Check it out here

As always...Thanks for listening!

Bob