Vinyl Is Back!

    By Gary C. Stuckey


 Remember when you would get out your old Kiss, Journey, Aretha Franklin or Neil Diamond records , or whatever you were into at the time? You would play your favorite Lp on the old Hi-Fi or stereo system.Then you would lay back and just listen to those awesome sounds. Those were the days for sure! Many years have passed and we progressed to cds and then digital downloads. However, vinyl is making a comeback. Even the youth of today are discovering vinyl Lps for the first time. You can find newly released vinyl reissues where music is sold. Many people still go to old record shops, flea markets or find some of their favorite records stashed away in a dusty corner of the local 5 and dime.You can find many of them for just a few dollars.  It brings back memories for sure. So if you are finding these records in various places you may not have anything to play them on. I have listed some great deals on turntables for you that are simple, efficient and at a great price..... Enjoy!
 

• THREE SPEED BELT-DRIVEN TURNTABLE - This 3-speed (33 1/3, 45, 78 rpm) suitcase record player features UPGRADED PREMIUM SOUND QUALITY and sits on sound isolating feet that prevent vibration. It is perfect for your living room, bedroom or office.
• TAKE YOUR TUNES ANYWHERE - Housed in a vintage suitcase with an easy carry handle, Victrola's blend of retro and contemporary design give you the ultimate flexibility to listen to music where you want and how you want – a great choice for vinyl lovers
• EXPANDED CONNECTION OPTIONS - Stream smartphone audio through the turntable’s built-in Bluetooth speakers. Easily connect external speakers via the stereo RCA outputs, or use the Line input for non-Bluetooth devices like a CD player. For personal listening, connect your headphones to the headphone jack.
• NO STEREO SYSTEM OR EXTRA EQUIPMENT REQUIRED. Get it up and running in minutes. Retro looks combined with the convenience of modern technology makes this affordable record player ideal for beginners & vintage enthusiasts
• ALL THE CONTROLS YOU NEED - Features an Input select knob, Power/Volume Knob & an Auto stop switch that stops spinning records once the record is finished playing.
• A RECORD PLAYER THAT SUITS YOUR PERSONALITY - Combined with Victrola’s unparalleled sound quality and exquisite craftsmanship, and a wide range of styles, patterns and colors to choose from, get ready to create lifelong music memo

Three-speed turntable (33 1/3, 45, 78 RPM) plays all of your vinyl records and favorite albums.Innovative Technology:Music center includes a cable for Apple devices Built-in Bluetooth to wirelessly play music from your Bluetooth enabled device. No cords needed. Built-in CD Player, Cassette Player and FM Radio. Wirelessly stream music from your Bluetooth enabled device, up to 33 feet away 3.5mm Aux-in for music from any non-Bluetooth device (includes cable), RCA Aux-in and headphone jack Built-in stereo speakers Bluetooth Version: V2.1+EDR; Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP 【Bluetooth Input&Retro Music】Not only play all the modern music wirelessly through Bluetooth input,but also play LP vinyl records to enjoy nostalgic retro music.Modern design combined with classical wood(back and bottom is made of wood),vintage but fashion 【Built in Speakers&Belt-driven System】2 built in speakers provide you loud and stereo sound. Turntable base equipped with spring and belt-driven system,provide you more stable,original and natural sound 【3 Speed,Vinyl Smooth Play】Support 3 Speed(33,45,78rmp),play 3 sizes of records(7”,10”12”)。Arm lifter protect your records from scratching,you can still play the vinyls even in 12” with removable dust-proof cover putting down 【Line Out& Headphone Jack】Connected with external amplifier speaker through line out.Enjoy your own music by headphone jack without bother others 【Easy to Set up&Service】Portable and easy to set up,good gift for beginners.Any questions or advice,please feel free to contact us,we will respond you within 24 hours

Buck Rogers Flashback:Where are they now?

     You remember that show. Maybe you were just a kid like me and were intrigued by comics and heroes that filled your room in the form of posters and figurines and things of that nature.
 The TV show Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,  was a science fiction extravaganza that mesmerized many a youngster during it's run.Sadly, the popular show didn't last long.

The beloved series, though campy at times was enjoyed by many and featured Gil Gerard as Capt. William "Buck Rogers, who left Earth on an ill-fated mission, and was frozen, only to return to Earth 500 years later. The series
also featured Tim O'Connor as Dr, Huer and Erin Gray as Colonel Wilma Deering. Buck interacted with Huer and Deering along with his side-kick, a robot named Twiki.
Rogers and Twiki often got into tight spots as they performed their varius missions throughout the series.The first season also featured Pamela Hemsley as Princess Ardala  Later in season 2, the series takes a different route and becomes more like Star Trek. Dr. Huer os no longer on the show and new charcacters were brought in. Jay Garner portrayed General Asimov, Wilfred Hyde-White as Dr, Goodfellow, and Thom Christopher as Hawk.


Let's take a look and see where some of these actors are now.

Gil Gerard:

After Buck Rogers ended in 1981, Gerard appeared in various t.v series and movies, such as
Hear No Evil (1982), Sidekicks (1986) and E.A.R.T.H. Force(1990) Then in 1992, Gerard appeared on the reality tv show Code 3, which followed firefighters from different areas of the US as they respond to  emergency calls. 
In January 2007, Gerard was the subject of the one-hour documentary Action Hero Makeover on the Discovery Health Channel, which documented his year-long progress after undergoing life-saving mini-gastric by-pass surgery in October 2005.
    Gerard currently makes appearances at various events including Comic-cons that feature him as signs autographs, takes pictures and reminisces about his Buck Rogers days.


Erin Gray:

After Buck Rogers ended, Gray appeared on many television programs  and films in the 1980's including Magnum P.I. and Silver Spoons, which lasted for many seasons. She played as Kenny Rogers' love interest in the movie Six Pack in 1982. Gray, who these days is a casting director, writer and Tai-Chi instructor, still does an occasional acting role in various movies and t,v series. She also appears at several Comic-cons each year.


Tim O'Connor

After Buck Rogers went off the air, O'Connor appeared on several tv programs and movies, including the Dukes of Hazard(1982), the Naked Gun 2 1/2 The Smell Of Fear (1991) and Walker; Texas Ranger .(1995) O'Connor passed away at the age of 90 earlier this year after battling cancer for several years.


Thom Christopher
      "Hawk"

     After the series, Christopher appeared in several soap operas, usually playing a villain. Most notably he played Mob Boss Carlo Hesser in the ABC soap One Life To Live. He also played Hesser's twin brother Mortimer Bern on the show. Christopher also appeared in movies and tv series icluding Murder She wrote,