Surely worldwide adoration of the late Michael Jackson would score a sympathy payoff for his mom's negligence lawsuit against concert promoter AEG. The family was asking for a paltry $1.5 billion. Uh, no. The jury denied that windfall. Not a cent went to the Jacksons, who are still rolling in dough from dead Michael's music and swag royalties. On January 3, 2014, a judge refused to revisit the verdict, narrowing the Jacksons' appeal options. Tito, Jermaine, Jackie, Randy, Marlon, and the rest of the family is still able to sidestep working for the rest of their lives, albeit on a slightly tighter budget. This Motown performance 30 years ago is the last time the brothers had a major celebrated appearance with Michael. Their
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Hugh ain’t gonna believe this
Here's a Hugh Haynie cartoon banned from local publication because of the bond between the Kennedy and Bingham families. Barry Bingham Sr. dictated the censorship (pink banner) to his Courier-Journal editor in 1969. The Hugh Haynie editorial cartoon collection is on display at the Frazier History Museum in Louisville. More Hugh Haynie classics
Ebeneezer mellowed after smoking a bowl with Metz
Here is a WHAS Radio live performance from December 22, 1988 where a group of listeners delivered a live reading of "A Christmas Carol." Merry Christmas, everyone. I wonder where all of those people are today. email me with updates: terrymeiners@clearchannel.com
Three times less than perfect
Kentucky Wildcats basketball coach John Calipari speaks to the media following UK's third loss in a season some expected to be flawless. North Carolina beat Kentucky 82-77 in the Wildcats' first true road game. Calipari said that UNC "deserved to win" and that his guys "need to get knocked in the teeth" in order to learn. "Hopefully you'll see progress," Calipari wished out loud. Although many fans thought that this magnificent #1 recruiting class would give UK a perfect "40 and oh" season, this loss to North Carolina on the heels of losses to Baylor and Michigan State have dampened spirits across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. UK hosts archrival Louisville in two weeks. Suddenly, Cats fans are not as confident as they
One and Dunce
One of the most downloaded 84WHAS Radio podcasts are my conversations with University of Kentucky fanatic The Beasman. These sketches air two times weekly, usually at 5:45 p.m. but occasionally earlier in the 4 p.m. hour. RECENT BITS: Beasman just prior to the UofL vs Cincinnati football game Beasman after UK beats Providence and Alabama football loses Beasman after UofL loses to North Carolina Here's tomorrow's radio script for The Beasman, scheduled to air at 5:45 p.m. so that you can read along. Terrestrial: 840 AM; streaming via whas.com
Forty and ohhhhhhhhhh never mind
>>>>>>>>>>After the University of Kentucky's magnificent basketball team lost its first game of the season -- a classic battle ending with a 4 point loss to Michigan State -- the silly "Forty & Oh" chant was erased. But now those shirts are being scooped up by UK's opponents to mock the Big Blue. Every time Coach John Calipari says to his loyal UK fan base, "You people are crazy!" I just point to Cal and blurt -- "What he said!" That aside, don't be surprised if this Kentucky team goes 39-1 and collects a 9th NCAA Championship. They're that good.
Keith hearts Norway
Meet Keith. He lives in Louisville. He loves languages. He loves Norwegian culture. He is the Ron Burgundy of Norwegian news. VISIT HIS SITE
Artie Dean Harris & Bourbontown
One of Kentucky's favorite country bands is Artie Dean Harris & Bourbontown, a collection of great players from various area bands. Here's their appearance on WHAS-TV's Great Day Live on November 8, 2013
Freedom for freewheeling
Many thanks to dozens of police officers and other law enforcement personnel who have given me advice and support following an unnecessary encounter with one particular police officer. Apparently, even fellow officers routinely felt the sting of Sam Cromity's relentless pursuit of drivers he deemed lawbreakers. Cromity once chased another unmarked LMPD car down I-65, ignoring the pursued officer's police lights signaling that they're on the same team. Upon reaching the police parking lot, the pursued homicide detective screamed obscenities at the unmoved Cromity, who still wanted to write a ticket. The matter was handled internally with Cromity losing the argument. The ailing mother of an LMPD sergeant was detained by Cromity even though she was driving herself to Audubon