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  • Blogs

    January 2, 2012

    Aggies Defeat Northwestern and Reliant Stadium for a Bowl Game Win

    You've seen those commercials during late night or during the middle of the day. Those commercials with some "attorney" droning on about your rights and asking if you've been exposed to asbestos or some other dangerous substance. Commercials giving you a 1-800 number and urging you to become part ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Six Surprisingly Sexist Television Commercials From Way After the Mad Men Era

    By now, most of us have seen the new commercials for Dr Pepper's new product line, Dr Pepper 10, a diet drink which, ostensibly, tastes better than Diet Dr Pepper thanks to whatever's in those ten measly calories (our theory: brown sugar and wormwood). Of course, every advertiser knows that men are ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Magazine Publisher: LGBT Caucus Prez Threatened Me

    A disagreement over Ellen Cohen​The publisher of abOUT magazine, which targets Houston's gay community, has accused the president of the GLBT Political Caucus of making threats against his safety. So who are the players? The publisher is Michael Lance Williams, better known as Cade Michals. H ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 17, 2011

    Rob Zombie Makes Detergent Commercials Now (We Approve)

    Rocks Off got this video in a press release just minutes ago, Rob Zombie's debut as director of Woolite commercials. Yes, Woolite. The detergent. The thing you use to make your clothes not stank and to look whiter. And we approve of the direction that the '90s shock-maven and '00s filmmaker is tak ... More >>

  • News

    April 14, 2011

    Game Time

    1560AM adds humor to lonely, serious workday.

  • Blogs

    November 29, 2010

    The Five Most Annoying Christmas Ads

    Anyone who's watched football (or What Not to Wear, we guess) recently knows that the onslaught has begun: The horror of Christmas commercials. These heinous 30-second bits of torture can abuse viewers in several ways. Here are five of the worst. 5. Jewelry for the Meek, Submissive Weaker Sex Whet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Are You Ready for Some Commercials: Five Things Ads During Football Games Can Do For You

    We can make you awesome like this guy.​When a dude sits down to watch some football on TV, he probably has no idea that the commercials he sees are speaking to him. Since real men don't watch documentaries unless they are about football and the only books they read are owners manuals for barbeque ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 25, 2010

    Top 5 Worst Fast Food Commercials

    Fast food commercials are often complete head scratchers, reaching new levels of stupidity and crudeness. Here are five fairly recent offenders. 5. Taco Bell's Shrimp Blogger When's the last time you've seen a non-annoying Taco Bell ad? You haven't, they don't exist. This one is borderline rece ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2010

    TV & Film Production: Why Are Dallas And Austin Kicking Houston's Ass?

    Action!! (In Austin or Dallas)​Yesterday we spoke with Bob Hudgins, the head of the Texas Film Commission, about the mini-brouhaha over the movie Machete and possible Texas tax breaks.We then moved on to another subject: Why is Dallas getting all the film and TV work these days?Currently five majo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 30, 2010

    Rudy's Country Store Sign Don't Need No Thought Control

    Craig Hlavaty​Either someone in the front office at Rudy's Country Store & Barbecue near U.S. 290 and Huffmeister got a push from the corporate higher-ups to start slinging more banana pudding, or they are really stoked to have scored front-row Roger Waters tickets. Or maybe Live Nation is in ... More >>

  • Music

    August 19, 2010

    Vanilla Ice

    Craig Hlavaty​Either someone in the front office at Rudy's Country Store & Barbecue near U.S. 290 and Huffmeister got a push from the corporate higher-ups to start slinging more banana pudding, or they are really stoked to have scored front-row Roger Waters tickets. Or maybe Live Nation is in ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2010

    "Modern Art Graffiti"

    Or "How to sit on contemporary art"

  • Blogs

    July 14, 2009

    Commercials That Are Workin' My Nerves Lately

    Photo by jon.punktLike any good pop-culture whore, I watch television too much. Well, maybe too much for you, but for me, just right. That doesn't mean there aren't some things on television I'd rather not see. For instance, commercials. I don't have Tivo (yes, I suffer, dear friends...I suffer), so ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 11, 2009

    What You'll Be Missing Tomorrow If You Don't Get Your Digital-Converter TV Box

    The Great Digital TV Revolution occurs tomorrow, and Hair Balls is worried for those of you still clinging to your rabbit ears and MacGyvered-aluminum-foil towers. While we applaud those who have drawn a line in the sand and refused to feed the cable and satellite beasts, we urge you to get a govern ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 12, 2009

    Why I'd Sleep With The PC Guy Over That Mac Guy Asshole

    I think Apple's "Get a Mac" ad campaign is backfiring.  At least for me.The series of television commercials, which stars a laid back hipster (Justin Long) as the Mac Guy and a pudgy, nerdy schlub (John Hodgman) as the PC Guy, is actually making me hate Macs.  Why?  Well, frankly I fi ... More >>

  • News

    May 7, 2009

    Craig Newmark speaks at victim's memorial in wake of Craigslist killings.

    I think Apple's "Get a Mac" ad campaign is backfiring.  At least for me.The series of television commercials, which stars a laid back hipster (Justin Long) as the Mac Guy and a pudgy, nerdy schlub (John Hodgman) as the PC Guy, is actually making me hate Macs.  Why?  Well, frankly I fi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 1, 2009

    Craigslist At A Crossroads

    Criminals being dubbed the latest "Craigslist Killer" seem to be popping up everywhere.There was Michael Anderson in Minnesota, who lured to her death a woman answering an ad for a nanny; a 16-year-old S/M enthusiast who killed a New York City radio newsman who posted an ad; and a yuppie who used th ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 19, 2009

    Lavell Crawford

    Web exclusive!

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Super Bowl XLIII Recap

    So I suppose I should say a little something about the Super Bowl. But before I do, I'd like to make an appeal to all future Super Bowl organizers. Please, no more American Idol rejects (or winners) for the anthem. Please. When Jennifer Hudson hit the 10 minute mark on that song yesterday, I d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 2, 2009

    Super Bowl XLIII Recap

    So I suppose I should say a little something about the Super Bowl. But before I do, I'd like to make an appeal to all future Super Bowl organizers. Please, no more American Idol rejects (or winners) for the anthem. Please. When Jennifer Hudson hit the 10 minute mark on that song yesterday, I d ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 7, 2009

    Carl's Jr. Coming to a Corner (and TV Screen) Near You

    From the Houston Business Journal comes news that burger franchise Carl's Jr. will be opening over 100 stores in Texas, with several planned for the Houston area.  Although it's not yet known how many Carl's Jr.'s will be opened or where they'll be located, hamburger enthusiasts are already st ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2008

    Sam Houston Race Park Can't Stay Open, But It Can Make Great Commercials

    Sam Houston Race Park hasn't reopened since Ike damaged it (and some horse folks are muttering darkly that Ike didn't damage it as much as the tanking economy), but it has found something to celebrate.One of its TV ads has been chosen as one of the "Funniest Commercials of the Year" by TBS.TBS (appa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 12, 2008

    Protests Against ExxonMobil, But Not In Houston

    Sam Houston Race Park hasn't reopened since Ike damaged it (and some horse folks are muttering darkly that Ike didn't damage it as much as the tanking economy), but it has found something to celebrate.One of its TV ads has been chosen as one of the "Funniest Commercials of the Year" by TBS.TBS (appa ... More >>

  • News

    August 7, 2008

    Bayousphere

    Sam Houston Race Park hasn't reopened since Ike damaged it (and some horse folks are muttering darkly that Ike didn't damage it as much as the tanking economy), but it has found something to celebrate.One of its TV ads has been chosen as one of the "Funniest Commercials of the Year" by TBS.TBS (appa ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 29, 2008

    Museum of Fine Arts, Houston’s Films at Discovery Green

    Clips and short films from the National Baseball Hall of Fame show Sandy Koufax, Mickey Mantle and other greats on the big screen

  • Calendar

    May 29, 2008

    Dan Cummins

    The comedian discusses issues with impatience, pop-up ads and lying carnivores

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2008

    He’s Roger Clemens, and He Supports That Message

    The comedian discusses issues with impatience, pop-up ads and lying carnivores

  • Blogs

    October 16, 2007

    Super Bowl in London? Does It Even Matter?

    The comedian discusses issues with impatience, pop-up ads and lying carnivores

  • Calendar

    August 16, 2007

    Godfrey

    This comedian went from pitching sodas to selling out comedy clubs

  • Blogs

    April 2, 2007

    Hot Shot

    This comedian went from pitching sodas to selling out comedy clubs

  • Calendar

    July 27, 2006

    Geek or Chic?

    This comedian went from pitching sodas to selling out comedy clubs

  • News

    May 19, 2005

    Sugar Coated

    This Baylor medical "expert" cashed in on infomercials. Now he's showing how things go better with Coke.

  • Best of Houston

    September 23, 2004

    Best New Magazine

    This Baylor medical "expert" cashed in on infomercials. Now he's showing how things go better with Coke.

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Record Store

    Soundwaves

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Rocket

    Yao Ming

  • Best of Houston

    September 25, 2003

    Best Whistle-Blower

    Oscar Wyatt

  • News

    April 10, 2003

    Billboard Blues

    Peace signs in Houston get shot at, a group says. What's safe?

  • Calendar

    March 6, 2003

    Don't Try This Anywhere

    If Steve-O comes at you with a staple gun, run!

  • Calendar

    January 16, 2003

    Norman Mitchell

    Friday, January 17

  • Best of Houston

    September 26, 2002

    Best Camera Store

    Houston Camera Exchange

  • Calendar

    January 3, 2002

    Winging It

    This improv troop is sticking it out

  • Dining

    December 20, 2001

    Deli-Gate

    Katz's never closes -- except perhaps in the face of a father-son lawsuit

  • News

    November 9, 2000

    Of Love and Hate

    Houston-filmed Buchanan ads are decried as racist

  • News

    August 10, 2000

    CanCell That Subscription

    Texas Monthly locks out inmate readers

  • Culture

    July 27, 2000

    Porn to Sell

    Product placement comes to adult videos...hey, watch where you put that thing!

  • News

    October 28, 1999

    News Hostage

    Product placement comes to adult videos...hey, watch where you put that thing!

  • Music

    August 19, 1999

    Howard's End

    Dallas ran Howard Stern out of town. Could Houston be any more hospitable?

  • News

    March 19, 1998

    Absolutely for Sale

    Dear jaded consumer: These two Houston artists are now competing for your attention. They sell ads, they're making a vodka billboard, and their client list includes Budweiser and Target. They call it art, but what advertisers want to know is, will it work

  • News

    March 9, 1995

    Pay TV

    Inside Houston tries to go inside your wallet

  • News

    March 10, 1994

    Letters

    Inside Houston tries to go inside your wallet

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