Host Of Meet The Press Release Unwittingly Acknowledges One Of The Media’s Main Dysfunctions
If I press politicians for the truth, they won’t come back and lie to me more.
Posted on December 31, 2014
The Trews Vs. Coca-Cola’s Christmas Commercial
Al Piemonte’s Greatest Hits
Pitching Dings & Bangs
“Al Piemonte, the larger than life auto dealer and TV pitchman, worked his way up from the bottom,” the Sun-Times reports.
And he always acted the part.
Despite the successes of his numerous car dealerships, Mr. Piemonte was personable and practical in his TV commercials for his Melrose Park Ford dealership, ads that aired in Chicago for more than 30 years.
Clad in his best and bright sweaters, and waving his hands around enthusiastically, Mr. Piemonte’s TV pitches were aimed at affordability.
He was honest about his used car stock. In a 1985 ad, Mr. Piemonte admitted he put away cars for customers who couldn’t afford much.
“They’re not going to be perfect cars. They’re going to have some dings and bangs, but they’re going to give you some transportation,” he said.
Mr. Piemonte, 83, of Lake Forest, died Christmas Eve after a short illness.
Here are some of Piemonte’s commercials through the years.
Posted on December 29, 2014
Beachwood Presents: A Classic Chicago Television Christmas
Courtesy Of The Museum Of Classic Chicago Television
With commercials.
Posted on December 23, 2014
The Miracle Of Congressukah
The We Never Learn Our Fucking Lesson Act
Tainted.
Posted on December 19, 2014
The Trews: CIA Torture – Guantanamo Bay Prisoner Lifts Lid
By Russell Brand
Three years of false imprisonment, including torture.
Posted on December 16, 2014
Doc Of Rages
The Trews: What Should We Think About CIA Torture?
The Entirely Worthy Ferguson Sketch SNL Decided It Didn’t Have Time To Air
From Kerner To King
By MediaBurn
“From Spin by Brian Springer. Using footage pulled from live satellite feeds, Springer illustrates how news media failed to adequately explain race relations while reporting on the Rodney King trial.”
Posted on November 26, 2014