OH WHAT A NIGHT!!!!!

It was quite a night Saturday as I hosted THE LEGENDS OF ROCK & ROLL FOR PBS at the Keswick Theatre in Glenside, Pa. The Dovells showed why they are truly the legends of Philadelphia Rock as they put on a show that can only be described as "incredible". Besides doing their own great hits such as The Bristol Stomp and You Can't Sit Down ( the song that President Clinton joined them on sax at his inauguration ball), they had the crowd going wild with their versions of Looking For An Echo, and The Morse Code of Love. Backed by an all-star band, and the humor and Vegas-style show of Mark Stevens and Jerry Gross, this was not just a show, but an experience. Top it off with the smooth sounds of Lenny Cocco and The Original Chimes (that's right, all the originals), along with The Angels, The Teenagers, and Adam and The Newhearts, it was a night that was hard to beat. And for me it certainly brought back a lot of memories being back in the Philadelphia area where I started in radio many years ago.

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Are you capable of taking a perfectly good 158-year-old company and turning it into dust? If so, then you may not be earning up to your full potential. Last year Richard Fuld, the longtime chief of Lehman Brothers earned about $45 million. That amounts to roughly $17,000 an hour to obliterate a firm. If you're willing to drive a company into the ground for less, apply by calling Lehman Brothers at (212) 526-7000. But remember, if you have any valid qualifications, and can actually turn things around, forget about it.

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!

About six months ago national reports revealed that trace amounts of pharmaceuticals were found in our drinking water. The reports stated that more than 41 million Americans were affected by this situation. Yes, everything from blood pressure medicines, asthma medications, anti-depressants, to heart medications, etc. But the FDA and other government agencies said not to worry since it was only trace amounts found in our water supply. Brand new reports are now saying that the problem is much worse, affecting more than 46 million people, and that even small amounts of many of these medications in drinking water are killing mice and human cells in test tubes. OOPS. Are you still thirsty now?

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WANT TO SAVE MONEY?

Jazz Airlines, a subsidiary of Air Canada, has come up with a unique way to save money. As we all know, the lighter the vehicle, the less gasoline it consumes. Executives at Jazz have decided to pull all life vests from their aircraft to cut down on weight. In the event of a sudden water landing, passengers will be advised to use their floating seat cushions for buoyancy. What the heck were they thinking? Maybe I'll remove the seatbelts from my Jeep. That could cut a few pounds out and save some gas as well.

THE NEXT WHITNEY HOUSTON?

After being in the music business for so many years and working with some of the biggest names in recording history, I think the coolest thing is coming across a future star. Tune in Wednesday night at 7:30 (check your guide for the cable or satellite channel in your area) as I host "LARRY HOLMES PRESENTS-WHAT THE HECK WERE THEY THINKING?!" to hear an 11 year old singing sensation named Serena. The Champ and I were at a party the other week and there just happened to be a home video camera there, so we decided to put this young lady on the TV show and introduce her to America. She was singing for the people at the party, but we thought we'd share her talents with everyone. I think you'll agree, at 11 years old-- wow!!!!

I TOLD YOU SO!!!!!!!!

The other day on my blog I mentioned about Pennsylvania's new no-smoking law and how it would make for a greater night out. Just as many nightclub owners in New York were nervous when their anti-smoking laws went into effect, many Pennsylvania nightclubs were also very anxious. I told you that those who smoked would still come, (and maybe get a little exercise walking outside when they needed to smoke) and scores of newcomers would come out for the first time knowing that they would not have to put up with inhaling a ton of second-hand smoke. Well, Friday night at THE BAR WITH NO NAME (inside the Best Western 22 and 512) we were packed all night long. All the regulars and so many new faces coming out for a great night of dancing without the smoke, just the fun. This was certainly one case where I just knew I would be right on the money.

HAS ANYBODY SEEN JOE BIDEN?

Just 3 weeks ago Senator Joe Biden was the talk of the nation as the VP pick of Barack Obama. He was going to level out the experience for the ticket, and his knowledge of foreign relations is unsurpassed. Just like in chess when your opponent makes a bad move, you counter it with a good move. Well, credit John McCain with the move of selecting Sarah Palin. The Dems aren't even talking about McCain, it's all about Sarah Palin. And poor Joe Biden. If he were in a car wreck, the press probably wouldn't cover it. Has anybody seen Joe Biden?

A SMOKE FREE NIGHT OUT---WOW!!!!!

Congratulations to the Pennsylvania Legislature and Gov. Ed Rendell for finally having the courage to ban smoking in public restaurants, nightclubs, etc. I'm sure it wasn't easy with the tobacco lobbyists throwing big money for them to vote the other way. I can't tell you how many times people have told me they would love to come out to one of my nightclub dance parties, but stayed home because they couldn't stand the smoke. If you want to smoke, well you still can. Just walk 15 feet (the exercise will do you good) to the front door and do it outside, not where it can affect hundreds of other people. I can't wait till I hit the BAR WITH NO NAME on Friday and breathe fresh air with no smoke. Dance the night away with me - smokeless. September 11th is a day that is remembered as taking away so many lives, maybe now it will be noted as saving a few.

LARRY HOLMES ON "THE FALL GUY"

Remember sitting on the couch with the entire family watching THE FALL GUY with Lee Majors? Well sit back, relax and let's relive those wonderful times. Tonight on Tv-2 at 8:30 and Wednesday at 7:30 pm (check your local guide for the cable or satellite channel) we'll show Larry Holmes' guest appearance on THE FALL GUY in an action-packed battle. Tune in, think back and watch, "LARRY HOLMES PRESENTS - WHAT THE HECK WERE THEY THINKING?!" And if you notice a funny guy working the corner, you're right - it's none other than Shecky Green.

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WANT TO LEARN THE BRISTOL STOMP?

Tune in tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 6th) to PBS. I'll be hosting a PBS DOO-WOP SPECIAL featuring some of the greatest artists of all time. Joining me in the studio for this Special are the legends of Philadelphia Rock & Roll, THE DOVELLS. They're going to show us the right way to do the Bristol Stomp - these are the guys who invented this dance craze! I promise you it'll be a lot of fun and you'll hear some great music. Tomorrow - PBS 39 (check your local cable or satellite listings) from 4 to 6 pm. Two solid hours of DOO WOP & ROCK 'N' ROLL.

WOW!!! WHAT A SPEECH

Being in television and radio for over 30 years, I've certainly done my share of public speaking and worked with some of the best speakers in the business. The point is, I don't impress easily. Last night Sarah Palin scored a knockout. With great lines like "what's the difference between a soccer mom and a pitbull--lipstick", she had the crowd eating out of her hands. This wasn't just a speech, it was a history-making event. She's young, exciting and very tough. She can handle a shotgun and eat whale blubber, now that's what I call tough. Am I impressed ----- yes, and I'm a Democrat. Will Barack Obama be sorry he didn't pick Hillary? I think this dynamo just captured the womens' vote, and a lot of men also.

HISTORY RELIVED ON LABOR DAY

It's a fact that WAEB AM 790 is the Lehigh Valley's undisputed leader of talk radio. Led by my friend, Bobby Gunther Walsh, the ratings are huge, and his listeners enjoy the topics as he whips them into a frenzy. But many of the region's Baby Boomers remember the time when WAEB was the area's leading top 40 station, playing all the hits of the time from Elvis to The Beatles.

The tradition still lives on every holiday when WAEB turns back the clock for great solid gold fun. And yes, it was fun for me to be a part of this great tradition on Labor Day Monday. It's as if it was 30 some years ago (I was only 12 at the time because I started so young in the business, well, maybe not exactly 12) and I was cranking up the hits one more time on a station that not only led the Valley, but was a leader nation-wide. It certainly was a lot of fun for me and I hope you enjoyed it. Even though I only moved about 15 feet from the Fox 1470 studio to the WAEB studio across the hall, it was like I moved back in time. Let's do it again next holiday. You can count on it.