Remember the Bentley Television

In today's era of cell phones, laptops, and tablets, video is literally eveywhere.  But, if you grew up in the 1970s and 80s, truly portable television that could go anywhere was a high tech novelty.  By today's standards, this old Bentley portable TV would be ridiculous.

Bentley Portable TV

Believe it or not, you can still buy a used Bentley Portable TV on Amazon.  But, now this, you'll need a converter box to take in today's HDTV television signals.  All of a sudden, this little TV with a 5-inch screen isn't nearly as portable!  But, the ad, well it's still worth checking out just to get an idea of the specs and see the original packaging.

Tonight - "Dallas" premieres on TNT!

If you grew up in the 80s, you probably remember watching or your parents watching the night-time soap opera:  Dallas.  It was great to follow all the cut-throat business dealings, affairs, and other conflicts unfold every night.  The show also ushered in the big cliffhanger ending when the show ended a season with someone shooting oil-man and beloved villain J.R. Ewing which was played by Larry Hagman.

The show is now being revived by TNT.  Dallas will premiere two episodes tonight (June 13, 2012) and some of the original characters are returning to the small screen.  It promises to be great so don't forget to set your DVR! 

The Southfork Ranch (Home of the Ewings in Dallas) By Németh Dezső [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

Thanks for Not Letting Me Watch the A-Team!

Sunday was Mother's Day.  We all gave thanks to our mothers for all the things they have done for us over the years.  One of the best things my Mom did for me was regulate my television viewing.  There were shows that she thought were stupid or totally inappropriate for me when I was growing up.  Now that television is ruled by stupid reality shows, singing competitions, and home decorating shows, I can fall back on all the shows that my Mom didn't let me watch!  One of the best shows that I wasn't allowed to watch was "The A-Team."

 
Of course, Mom was right.  The A-Team was a colossally dumb show.  It was about a fugitive special forces team.  Every episode featured massive gun battles where no one ever got killed.  However, the show was entertaining!  Now, the classic 80s series is an early morning staple on the Centric Network.  I harvest it regularly with my DVR and enjoy it when there's nothing else on TV!  I've got five seasons of A-Team episodes that are completely new to me!  Thanks Mom!

If you want to get the entire series on DVD, check this deal out: