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Check out this article from the San
Gabriel Valley Tribune. Read and see what board president Mike Williams has to say. Fascinating quotes. See how he's contradicted by pretty much everyone else quoted. Truly, Mike, great stuff. You're the best. Thanks for looking out for KCAT. | ||
| End Of An Era | ||
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After many months of studio-closure rumors and threats of closures, and repeals of rumors, and randomly changing information and misinformation from the board, and secret board meetings, and holidays and all flavors of confusion, Marty's Corner ended its 16 year tenure at KCAT on February 21. The show went off without a hitch (give or take). We had our biggest turnout ever. Possibly the biggest turnout for any KCAT event. It was standing room only all the way out to the parking lot. For that sendoff, all of us at Marty's Corner are so very thankful. We are lucky to have so many friends. Sadly, this awe-inspiring show of support for public access does not matter to the board at KCAT (all conspicuously absent from this historic event). The board voted to officially close the studio's doors for good on March 1, 2009 (give or take). The studio paid for with your tax dollars, for the public's use... it's done. No more. Goodbye. Not a board member in the house. Thank you, KCAT. You've been a good friend. We will miss you. | ||
| John, Marty and Julian setting up for the last KCAT Show | ||
| Marty's Corner in the Whittier Daily News | ||
| See this LINK for Michelle Mills' article about her visit to the show. | ||
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Our Halloween/Pre-Election show. The fun included comedian Lizzy Cooperman, Pat Woertink with Richie Valens' first guitar, music from Romak & The Space Pirates, a trip to the Workman and Temple Homestead Museum and a special visit from Hoop Wanderman author of BAKING SODA SCARFACE: HALLOWEEN ON A 99 CENT BUDGET. Here's some nice video of Marty's visit to the Homestead Museum:
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You don't want to miss this show. It will be something to behold, assuming your standards are as low as ours. | ||
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It was the 15th Anniversary of Marty's Corner. It was wild and wacky. Seriously. Wild and wacky. We don't just toss out that phrase like supermoron Jillian Barberie. Click for pics. | ||
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Frank Atencio. 1963 - 2008 | ||
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With a heavy heart we say goodbye to our good friend and a creative force behind Marty's Corner. Frank was one of the original cast and crew members. He started in the house band, moved on to playing Marty's co-host, and finally hit his stride as one of the show's writers. Really, he did everything. If we needed a camera operator, Frank would do that. If we needed an obscure reference to German Death Metal or botanical history, ask Frank. If we needed someone to pretend to be the mayor of West Covina, Frank was there (so good, in fact, that we were glad the real mayor didn't show). From the very beginning, Frank put his unique stamp on the show. And even though it's a cliché to say he was unique, anyone who knew Frank had first-hand experience with a true dreamer, a wild, electric and fantastic mind, and a creative force who will continue to influence this show until they pull us all off the air and turn us into Soylent Green. Even now, we're all hearing his voice in our heads. We may tell him to shut up, but we're awfully glad he won't. A message from Marty: I never saw the world as Frank did. I've always been a believer in "things will be better" and you're never given more than you can handle. Frank felt the weight of the world on him. In the 23 years that I knew him he always felt that things happen for a reason and we should give in to the inevitability of the situation. We should allow it to happen, and then try to fix it. He never really had a game plan to avoid difficult situations, although he would say he did after the fact. During some of the darkest days of my life 7 years ago it was Frank who kept me focused. I was struggling through a divorce and it was Frank who made sure that I thought things through. When I wanted to seek revenge or hurt others who had hurt me, it was Frank who calmed me down. He told me to feel my feelings but not to react right away. "Wait 24 hours," he would say. If after that time, after I'd thought about my how my actions would affect others, if I still needed to act then I'd know it was the right thing to do. He explained to me that he had learned the hard way in reacting too quickly. "Don't have any regrets" he said. Life is too short to always be looking back on decisions made in haste. I called Frank nearly every night for months seeking sound advice to my gut wrenching sorrow. Many of his suggestions I have included in my life's own philosophy. On Sunday of last week Frank chose to leave this world. I feel a great loss for myself and for those of us who knew and loved him. If I could I would ask him about waiting 24 hours before acting, and not having any regrets. I never saw the world as Frank did, and it will take many years before I can even begin to understand the reason this happened. I will try and get through this, but don't believe I ever really will. Frank was right on one thing....life is too short. Sleep well, old friend. I take comfort in knowing that you are finally at peace with your life.
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Marty's Corner Writers Go Legit | ||
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One of our famous-only-to-our lists was recently published on the McSweeney's website. For those of you who don't know McSweeney's, you should check it out. It's fantastic stuff. We highly recommend you subscribe to their quarterly instead of blowing all your money on smokes and gas. | ||
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The June 2008 Show | ||
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It was a great show to behold. Did you behold it? If not, go here. | ||
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Show 115: April 26, 2008 | ||
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Max Neptune himself, the return of burlesque dancers The Muse Project, excellent music from Sons and Lovers, a genuine yo-yo master, and plenty of laughs. We had something for almost everyone, some other things for someone else, and maybe some things for no one. If your nickname is "Goose" or "Betty The Ax" we had nothing for you. Sorry. | ||
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Did you see... | ||
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We took a little trip back in time. | ||
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Emmy News | ||
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Right on! Read. | ||
| San Gabriel Valley Tribune article about 100th Show | ||
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Hacienda Heights Highlander about 10th Anniversary | ||
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