Pistol Annies Top Noodler Coming To Town • Ton Of Events • Former Footballers Hit Radio Field inside 8 How ’bout this handy work? Katt Daddy, one of state’s top noodlers, coming to Durant 10 Pistol Annies Sassy girl trio pulls trigger where others might not dare 24 FALL TV PREVIEW: The CW, NBC and ABC Give ‘Arrow’ a shot? Will ‘Chicago Fire’ sizzle? Double your country? 4 12 14 16 19 20 22 28 30 32 34 Events Country Notes Rock (etc.) Notes Concerts By the Book Movies TV Notes Sports Texoma Talk CelebRelations Lighter Side The KLBC Buzz is distributed monthly to various newsstands in a five-county region of Texoma. For rack locations, advertising rates or any other questions, call us at (580) 924-3100. The KLBC Buzz 1418 N. First Ave., Durant, OK 74701 (580) 924-3100 • Fax: (580) 920-1426 www.klbcfm.com • [email protected] 28 New field for former footballers Friends retire from NFL, decide to tackle sports talk radio 32 MISHEARD LYRICS: Who’s singing the wrong words? Everybody has, and here is a collection of some confessed mistakes Editor Regina Phillips Contributing writers Bob McKinzie, Scott Corbin, Michelle Pierce, Gerald Tidwell, Sandra Amos, Jim Reagan, Sarah Hoffman, Erin McWilliams, Carissa Mason Sales Todd Tidwell, Gerald Tidwell, Rhonda Clouse, Kelly Tidwell Production Liz Hendricks Support Sandra Amos, Michael Westbrook Publisher Allen Wheeler Let Banner help you rake in some extra cash! LOANS AS MUCH AS $800! MITTIE Oil changes starting at $27.95 MEGAN CANDY Banner Finance 1009 W. MAIN ST., DURANT (580) 924-5400 THE KLBC BUZZ THE KLBC BUZZ events Tulsa fair Tulsa State Fair is Sept. 27-Oct. 7 at the fairgrounds, East 21st Street and South Yale Avenue. Concerts (free with gate admission) throughout the event. PRCA Rodeo at 7 p.m. Oct. 5-6. Many attractions for all ages and interests. Info: www.tulsastatefair.com. Lone Star fair The State Fair of Texas will be Sept. 28-Oct. 21 at Fair Park in Dallas. Concerts (free with gate admission) throughout the event. Info: www.bigtex.com. Book sale Durant’s public library will have its annual book sale fundraiser 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 4, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 5-6 in the new location at 1515 W. Main St. Info: (580) 9243486; www.donaldwreynolds.okpls.org. SOSU rodeo Southeastern Oklahoma State University will host a college rodeo Oct. 4-6 at Durant Round-Up Club Arena, South Ninth Avenue. Sixteen schools will be represented with performances starting at 7 p.m. Championship round Saturday. Admission $7 for adults, $3 for ages 6-12; free with SOSU identification. It’s Southeastern Rodeo Team’s only home competition. Info: (580) 745-2708. Shakespeare Theatre at Southeastern will present “Much Ado About Nothing” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-6 in Montgomery Auditorium on the Southeastern Oklahoma State University campus. Shop around Bonham Trade Days will be Oct. 4-7 at the corner of Highway 121 and Highway 56 (at Fort Inglish). Variety of vendors. The event sponsored by Bonham Kiwanis Club is slated for Thursday-Sunday after the first Monday of each month, rain or shine. Info: John Burnett, (903) 227-4477; James Woodall, (903) 583-9386; www.bonhamchamber.com/tradedays.htm. Deer festival Antlers’ annual Deer Festival & Outdoor Show will be Oct. 5-6 at the fairgrounds, Highway 271 South. Free admission. Live music and entertainment; arts and crafts; contests (chainsaw carving, chili cook-off, cutest kids in camo, wildlife photography); variety of vendors (many with hunting/fishing wares), activities and exhibits. Info: (580) 298-9933; [email protected]; www.deerfestival.com. Opera Opera Southeastern will present “Opera: A Gala Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Fine Arts Recital Hall. Performance will include arias, duets and scenes. Admission is free. Info: (580) 745-2088. Motorcycles Every Friday and Saturday night in October will offer a “haunted forest” at North Forty Cycle Park (four miles east of Highway 75 on Highway 82, then 2.5 miles north on Whitney Road and east on Jerry Pedigo Road, Sherman). Donate a canned good to receive $2 off the $12 admission. District 41 AMA Series Round 5 set for Oct. 21. Biketoberfest featuring vendors, swap meet, food, and flat-track and vintage motocross action will be Oct. 27-28. Info: (903) 815-9185; www.n40cp.com. THE KLBC BUZZ ‘The Sunshine Boys’ Nature Sherman Community Players will present “The Sunshine Boys,” opening with 8 p.m. performances Oct. 5-6 and 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 7 at Finley Theater, 500 N. Elm St. The comedy will be staged through Oct. 21 (Thursday-Saturday evenings, Sunday matinees). Tickets/info: (903) 892-8818; (903) 893-8525; www.scptheater.org. A “Super Saturday” is slated for 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 13 at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Road, west of Sherman. Many nature-related walks, talks, demonstrations and hands-on activities are planned. Info: (903) 786-2826, [email protected], www.friendsofhagerman.com. Run/walk Carnival The annual Buffalo Stampede 5K Run and Mile Run/Walk will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 6 at Caddo’s Presbyterian Church, 206 Buffalo St./Highway 22. Chip timing will be used. Cash prizes for overall and master males/females; awards to top three in each age group. Proceeds benefit Toys for Tots. Online registration available: www.signmeup.com/84780. Info: Don Tidwell, (580) 367-9898. Caddo Caddo Heritage Day will be Oct. 6 downtown. Activities and entertainment planned. Ag Boosters breakfast. Info: (580) 380-1202, 367-2445. Golf benefit A golf tournament to benefit Craig Northcutt will begin with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start Oct. 6 at Durant’s Silverado Golf Course, 1620 Sandstone Road. Silent and live auctions, hamburger/hot dog lunch ($5), barbecue dinner ($10) and live entertainment. Info: Heidi Wood at (580) 931-2755. Golf tourney Durant Elks Lodge’s annual golf tournament is set for Oct. 6-7 (9 a.m. shotgun start each day) at Durant Country Club. Scramble format. Entry for two-person team is $200 (includes cart both days). First 36 teams guaranteed. Payoff for five flights. Saturdaynight calcutta and steak dinner for golfers. Info: Daniel Marcy at (580) 931-7353. Fall festivals • St. John’s Episcopal Church Fall Festival will be Oct. 5-6 at 515 W. Beech St., Durant. Yard sale 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. On Saturday, children will sell cider as Durant Animal Shelter fundraiser; veterinarians will do checkups on pets (cats in carriers, dogs leashed) at 2 p.m.; spaghetti dinner and movie at 5 p.m. • Denison Main Street Fall Festival will be 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6 downtown. Car/ motorcycle shows, games, art, vendors, food, entertainment, demonstrations and more. Details/vender info: (903) 465-1551; www.denisontexas.us. • Ardmore’s Fall Fun Fest will be 4-8 p.m. Oct. 6 at Warren Memorial United Methodist Church, 1215 M St. Northeast. Pumpkin patch (through October), bingo, bottle toss, cake walk, face painting, balloon darts and more. Tickets $1; six for $5, wristband $20. Info: Debra Davis at (580) 277-0345 or [email protected]. Cook-off + more The third annual Wild Hog Festival — a cook-off, outdoor/gun show presented by Durant Area Chamber of Commerce — will be Oct. 12-13 at Choctaw Event Center. Car/bike show, live entertainment (5-9 p.m. each day), “kids in camo” and other contests, “blues, beans & brew” (5 p.m. Friday), fish fry (11 a.m. Saturday), appearance by “Katt Daddy” Don Brewer (1-5 p.m. Saturday), watch OU/Texas football game and more. Info: (580) 924-0848; www.wildhogdays.com. Fishing tourney Lake Texoma Red River Battle Striper Tournament will be 4-8 p.m. Oct. 12, with weigh-in at 9 p.m. at Choctaw Event Center in Durant. Five-fish limit. Guaranteed $5,000 prize. Four-person teams; $500 entry fee, $700 with guide. Portion of proceeds go to Boys & Girls Club of Denison and Durant. Sponsorships available. Info: James Dry, (580) 916-0993; Durant Area Chamber of Commerce, (580) 924-0848. Durant Elks Lodge will host a Fall Fest Carnival Oct. 17-20 along Gates Avenue behind Wal-Mart Supercenter. Food, rides and games. Parking at the lodge. Art show Madill Art Club (the oldest consecutively active art club in Oklahoma, to its knowledge) will present its annual art festival 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Oct. 19, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 20 and 1-3 p.m. Oct. 21 at William Ray Memorial City Park. Open to the public. Free admission and refreshments. Works will be displayed and for sale. Artists local, and from Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. The exhibit will contain pieces in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pottery and photography. More than 300 entries expected in portrait, landscape, still life, floral, animal/wildlife, collage and abstract categories. The club, in its 51st year, will honor U.S. troops. Candlelit stroll Doaksville Candlelight Tours will run 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 19 at Fort Towson Historic Site. Scenes depict history of the Choctaw Nation’s first capital. Family friendly. Reservations requested: (580) 873-2634, [email protected]. Colton’s Run Colton’s Main Street Run (5K, 10K and mile) will be Oct. 20 at Durant’s Market Square. Proceeds go to Colton Sherrill Memorial Fund and Durant Main Street Program. More info to be announced. www.coltonsrun.com. Photo-taking A “Fall Photo Safari” will be 8-11:30 a.m. Oct. 20 at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, 6465 Refuge Road, west of Sherman. A knowledgeable leader will help participants operate their cameras. See the website for instructions regarding how to take advantage of the tutorial and what to bring. Info: www.friendsofhagerman.com; Becky Goodman at (903)786-2826; [email protected]. Bike/car display Texoma Harley-Davidson’s annual car and bike show will be Oct. 20 at the dealership, 4000 N. U.S. Highway 75, Sherman. Info: (903) 892-2530, www.texomahd.com. Ghost stories “Ghost Journey Stories” — a fundraising event hosted by Three Valley Museum and Bryan County Genealogy Library — will be Oct. 20 at Durant’s Highland Cemetery, 1620 Cemetery Road. Groups will be escorted by lantern-carrying historians, visiting grave sites of the area’s pioneers, the life stories of whom will be told by re-enactors in full costume. Info: (580) 920-1907. Symphony Sherman Symphony Orchestra will open its performance season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at Kidd-Key Auditorium, 400 N. Elm St. Performances of Tchaikovsky Piano Concert No. 1 and Claud Debussy’s “Nocturnes” are on the program. Info/tickets: www.shermansymphony.com; (903) 813-2251. Continued on page 6 THE KLBC BUZZ events Join us in spiritual growth studies! Durant – 7 p.m. Wednesdays October – November study “Verbs of God” by Margaret Feinberg November – December study “Experience Life” by Pete Briscoe Video sessions followed by small group Children Pre-K - 8th Grade, grow your faith by leaps and bounds with “Grow, Proclaim, Serve!” Learn more about yourselves and your relationship with God. Caddo – 5 p.m. Sundays Hebrews Study led by Rev. Dewey Shaffer Pastor John Breon invites you to join us and grow, proclaim and serve the living God! s e i t i v i t c a y l k e e W for all ages! DURANT SERVICES 9 a.m. Traditional Worship 11 a.m. Modern Worship CADDO SERVICE – 11 a.m. First United Methodist Church Durant Campus - 218 N. 3rd Ave. • (580) 924-4670 Caddo Campus- 105 S. Manning • (580) 367-2415 www.durantumc.org Tired of the same old BORING workout routine? Come experience the CrossFit difference! Constantly Varied TRAINING WITHOUT THE BORING Functional Movements NATURAL, SAFE AND EFFICIENT MOVEMENT PATTERNS High Intensity REACH YOUR TOUGH FITNESS GOALS AND MORE! Whether your goal is to lose weight, perform better or just be healthier, CrossFit Durant is for you! Colby Oller - Coach/Owner [email protected] (580) 775-5849 Like us on Facebook! 2912 ENTERPRISE BLVD. SUITE A2, DURANT THE KLBC BUZZ Music McSwain Theatre Showcase is slated for 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at 130 W. Main St., Ada. Jae L. & Crossover will perform everything from country renditions of favorites to classic hits. Guest artists: Lindsey Hammonds, Kyra Cargill, Will Clark, Anne Young, Charity Allee and Clincy Davis. Admission $15 adults; $13 for senior citizens; $10 children. Special rates for groups of 15 or more. Info: (580) 332-8108; www.mcswaintheatre.com. Bridal expo Bridal Belles: Brides of Southeastern Oklahoma will present an expo 1-5 p.m. Oct. 21 at Durant’s Choctaw Event Center with dresses, cakes, photographers, caterers, music and live entertainment. Prizes will be given away. Info: Events page at www.bridalbellesok.com. Car show Downtown Denison will host Kustom Kemps Car Show Oct. 26-28, featuring classic and custom cars of all sorts, at Forest Park. Info: Denison Area Chamber of Commerce, (903) 465-1551. March for babies Durant’s annual March of Dimes “March for Babies” will be Oct. 27 at Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma, 1800 W. University Blvd. Activities to begin at 9 a.m., walk at 10. Info: Kari Walker or Michelle Johnson at (580) 924-2211; Nancy Miller at (580) 227-2973. Victory Angel run The second annual Victory Angel 5K Run and 1-Mile Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 27 at Tishomingo High School. Chip timing will be used. Proceeds go to the Victory Angel Foundation, which helps families in need. Info: (580) 916-1490, victoryhospice.com. Renaissance Wild Horse Creek Camp will present its second annual Red River Renaissance Faire 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 27-28 near Bonham. Family-friendly activities and attractions include a catapult; horse events; costume contest (modest medievaland Renaissance-themed costumes welcome, not required); grand parade; time-period demonstrations; theatrical performances; knife throwing; knighting ceremony; live music; vendors; concessions. Admission: Adults $10; ages 12 and younger $5. Proceeds go toward free summer camp for children. Vendor space available. Contact Big John at (903) 486-1630. Find directions and info online: www.redriverrenaissancefaire.com Trick-or-treat • Durant’s annual downtown trick-or-treat will be 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 31. Info: (580) 924-1550. • Denison’s Monsters on Main will be 6-8 p.m. Oct. 31 along Main Street. Female retreat The seventh annual “Pamper Me” Ladies Retreat hosted by Susie McEntire will be Nov. 2-3 at Atoka’s First Baptist Church. On the schedule: Shopping; food; inspirational and entertaining speakers; silent auction; and lots of music. Cost is $75 per person; $70 in groups of 10 or more. Vendor opportunities available. Info: (800) 447-1987, [email protected], susiemcentire.com. Youth staging Theatricks — the Sherman Community Players youth theater program — will present “Seussical” Nov. 2-18 at Honey McGee Playhouse, 313 W. Mulberry St. Show times are at 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets/info: (903) 892-8818; (903) 893-8525; www.theatricks.org. Fight cancer Medical Center of Southeastern Oklahoma’s “Fighting Back” annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run (5K, 10K and mile) will be Nov. 3. More info to be announced. Art festival Denison’s annual fall art event — this year being called Dia de los Muertos Festival and Fall Art Walk — will be 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 3 and 1-5 p.m. Nov. 4 in the downtown arts/cultural district. Self-guided tour (galleries, studios and alternative venues featuring art in all mediums), street market, arts/crafts pavilions, art demonstrations, children’s art, contests, haiku challenge, “Raku Rumble” highlighting the pottery-firing tradition, parade, food vendors, beer garden/margaritas, music in the park and more. Rialto Theater will show “Frida” at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Full schedule online. Info: Denison Arts Council, (903) 4651551, denisonartsculture.com, www.smalltownbigart.com. See the fight STRIKEFORCE Grand Prix champion and former Oklahoma State University wrestler Daniel Cormier will take on former UFC champ Frank Mir Nov. 3 at Chesapeake Energy Arena, 100 W. Reno Ave., Oklahoma City. (Also to be televised live on Showtime at 9 p.m.) Co-main event: STRIKEFORCE middleweight champ Luke Rockhold versus undefeated rising Kung Fu prospect Lorenz Larkin. Tickets $50-$150. Order or get info: (800) 745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com; www.chesapeakecarena.com. Southern gospel Ardmore Lions Club will present the Kingsmen Quartet in concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 in Heritage Hall Auditorium, 220 W. Broadway St. Adult admission $13.50 in advance, $16 at the door; $5 for ages 7-15. Tickets available starting mid-October at Living Word Bible Book Store. Group rates available. Contact Donna Hay: [email protected], (580) 252-1561. Crafts, food The 41st annual Carter County Arts & Crafts Festival and Food Fair will be 9 a.m.8 p.m. Nov. 9 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10 at Hardy Murphy Coliseum, 600 Lake Murray Drive, Ardmore. Free admission; $2 parking. Door prizes, 225 booths, plus food vendors. Info: ardmorecraftsfestival.com. Museum toast Three Valley Museum’s “Put a Cork in It” wine and fundraiser event will be Nov. 10 at the museum, 401 W. Main St., Durant. Tickets $15. Info: (580) 920-1907. Theater “The Laramie Project” will be staged at 7 p.m. Nov. 15-17 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 at Ardmore Little Theater, 401 First St. Southwest (Goddard Center). Tickets/info: (580) 223-6387. Also check the ALT Facebook page or visit www.ardmorelittletheater.com. Dickens Theatre at Southeastern will present “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-17 in Montgomery Auditorium on the Southeastern Oklahoma State University campus. Check out the entire season schedule at http://homepages.se.edu/theatre. Happy Halloween from KING’S DAUGHTERS & SONS NURSING HOME CENTER Stop by our facility to Trick-or-Treat with our residents! Be Safe! TAKE A FLASHLIGHT n WEAR FLAME-RETARDANT LIGHT-COLORED COSTUMES n WATCH FOR CARS WHEN CROSSING THE STREET n 1223 W. BALTIMORE, DURANT • 924-0496 THE KLBC BUZZ How ’bout this handy work? Katt Daddy, one of state’s top noodlers, coming to Durant By Scott Corbin KLBC 106.3 FM News Director R eality television has always been part of the broadcast schedule, although the path from “Candid Camera” to “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” isn’t exactly a positive progression. But from multiple variations of the first reality show in 1948 to the apparently hottest and voyeuristic version of the latter, there’s still some good, clean fun to be had. Scott One hitherto little-recognized Corbin sport has become a bucket-list addition for millions because of a few popular programs in the genre. And the state of Oklahoma is the epicenter of the new craze. Noodling, or hand-fishing, might have been the first way a man ever actually caught a fish for his family. Yes, technology has put man in position to catch hundreds of scaly denizens of the deep by net, or to get enough thrill for most of us tossing an imitation of a food source out on the end of a plastic string with rod and reel. But casting and reeling isn’t thrill enough for the stars of cable program “Mudcats.” The show, which might be changing locations on your dial this season, features six teams of two fishermen each who compete throughout several weeks to find Oklahoma’s largest flathead catfish. In front of television Witch way to fast cash? cameras, they sink down into Old Whiskers’ lair and pull him out with their bare hands. One of the big contenders for Oklahoma’s top noodler is Don Brewer, better known to his legions of fans as Katt Daddy. Brewer is a plumber by trade. He operates a successful business from his home in Canadian, Okla., at the northern edge of Pittsburg County, right in the midst of prime flathead country at Lake Eufala. He said being part of the program and the sport are naturals for him. He loves to be in the water and he loves to win. But he had a different motive in mind when he started. “We were doing a lot of it to feed our families and everything. I can catch more fish with my bare hands than anybody ever thought about catching with a rod and reel. I can fill a freezer up right quick, if that’s what needs to be.” But the thrill has become bigger than the need to fill empty bellies. “I do it more now for showin’ off. The bigger they are, the more it hurts, the better I like it.” Yet raw fun isn’t all that motivates Katt Daddy. There’s a lot of tradition in Pittsburg County’s noodling plumber. “I didn’t plan on becoming a plumber when I got out of high school. I had other things going on. But my dad was a plumber, and he’s the one who put me in this business. And it’s about the same thing with the noodling. I learned from him and just took that legacy. It’s a tradition. With a lot of Okies, it’s a tradition of noodling. It’s a heritage.” That’s a common thread with Brewer’s No. 1 rival, Scooter Bivins of Temple, Okla. Bivins and his brother, Skipper, learned from their father — a man Skipper once said on his own show, “Hillbilly Handfishin’,” had learned it from his grandfather. The Brewer clan has a similar tradition. Brewer told me, “It’s just been handed down from my grandpa to my dad, from my dad to me, and that’s just how it’s worked. We spend a lot of good times together. We don’t catch fish every time we go out. That’s why they call it fishin’ and not catchin’.” Brewer also said, to be a good noodler, you have to have a good fishing partner. Handfishing for giant catfish is not a solitary pastime, not if you hope to live to a ripe old age. Partner Dennis “Copperhead” Williams gave Brewer his nickname. Katt Daddy said having a solid partner gives him the confidence to go after the big fish, even if they are a bit deep or under an unstable slab of concrete at the bottom of Lake Eufala. “A bunch of ‘em, they get skeered (scared). But me and my partner, Dennis, when I say, ‘Sic ‘em,’ he’s on ‘em. That’s just how it works.” And they just get along. “I think that’s why we fish together, ‘cause ain’t no one can stand him and ain’t no one who can stand me.” Brewer doesn’t admit to being skeered but will confess to an occasional round of nervousness. “I’ve been hung up a few times. I tell you, if you ever get down there and you panic, you’re done. You’re in Davy Jones Locker, right there. I’ve been hung up down there a few times and I’ve had to calm myself down. You’ve got to [free yourself] pretty fast, because you’ve only got so much air.” A competitive nature and a healthy dose of confidence are both in abundance with Katt Daddy Brewer. When I called Bivins “The Catfish Whisperer,” Brewer seemed to get his back up a little. “I guess all them old boys, some of them think they’re the best of the best, you know. My deal is, I’m a little selfconceited at times. [Of] course, if you know you’re good, I don’t know that it’s self-conceited. I know I’m good.” Those who watched the show this past season know Katt Daddy doesn’t take well to coming in third place. Scooter won the tournament, with the easy-going Marion Kincaide taking the silver. The fishing is done this year, but don’t expect Katt Daddy to spill the beans on the outcome before the next season fires up, although everybody present at the weigh-ins knows. He might not even tell you where to watch the show this upcoming season, but we are pretty sure it’ll find a home somewhere on your television. In the meantime, Brewer and his fellows can be met around the country at various events, such as the Wild Hog Festival at the Choctaw Event Center, Oct. 12-13. Meet Katt Daddy there 1-5 p.m. that Saturday. VICKIE FLY IN FOR A LOAN AS MUCH AS $800! PATTI Commerce Finance 504 N. 1ST AVE., SUITE 150, DURANT • 924-9100 Applications approved over the phone in 30 minutes or less THE KLBC BUZZ THE KLBC BUZZ Pistol Annies Sassy girl trio pulls trigger where others might not dare By Regina Phillips The KLBC Buzz Editor I was watching in April 2011 when the Pistol Annies made their debut performance during the Academy of Country Music’s “Girls Night Out: Superstar Women of Country” special. I tuned in mostly for The Judds, but these three chicks caught my ears. “Hell on Heels.” It was catchy, musically and vocally, and it made me laugh. Good stuff. Turns out there’s more from where that came — a 10-track album of the same name. Plus, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley have said they have more material to share, depending on public response to their saucy debut. Looks like plenty of people have a taste for their style. Miranda began bringing them out for short sets on her own tours, and audiences started getting excited for the trio. Now, the Pistol Annies are selling out headlining shows, such as the Sept. 27 concert at Choctaw Event Center and Sept. 29 stop at Billy Bob’s Texas. Ever think you get your best ideas when most folks are asleep? The whim that became the Pistol Annies began with a midnight phone call. Miranda’s “Revolution” album hit stores in late September 2009. In November, she was at her Oklahoma cabin with Ashley, who co-wrote “Heart Like Mine” and another song on the album. They were writing more songs. “They really weren’t right for me or her individually,” Miranda said, “but they sounded so cool, we were like, ‘What can we do with these songs?’” Ashley said they didn’t want to give them to anybody else either. Ashley asked Miranda if she’d heard her friend Angaleena’s songs. That led Ashley to pick up the phone and tell Angaleena to e-mail all her songs, because she and Miranda wanted her to form a band with them. “I thought they were in slumberparty mode,” Angaleena said. “I was like, ‘Girls, you’re going to wake up tomorrow and realize you’re stupid.” After Ang figured out Ashley was referring to Miranda Lambert, she realized she best get out of bed and satisfy the request. A lot of phone calls and secretive meetings followed. The sassy threesome first was called the Calamity Janes, but that moniker already was owned by a stripper. No biggie. (Anybody else recollect George Jones singing “She was hotter than a $2 pistol; she was the fastest thing around” when hearing the trio’s name?) Each has adopted a nickname within the Pistol Annies branding: Lone Star Annie is Miranda (raised in Lindale, Texas), Hippie Annie is Ashley (a Tennessee native) and Holler Annie is Angaleena (daughter of a thirdgeneration coal miner in Kentucky). So these Southern women carry the musical influences of their home states. I appreciate that bluegrass infusion that reminds me of festivals I attended as a kid with my papaw and his momma (my great-granny). Yes, more cowbell is great, but ya’ can’t beat the big bass. Slide guitar is nice too. The Pistol Annies’ second single is “Takin’ Pills,” which also has a video and was dubbed autobiographical. Another fun one, as is “Bad Example.” Most are blunt, clever and comical, namely “The Hunter’s Wife,” “Trailer for Rent” and “Lemon Drop.” Every song was written by one or more of the Annies. Lambert’s husband, Blake Shelton, even has a co-writing credit on “Family Feud” for his “awesome melody” contribution. Miranda said, “We call him Pistol Andy — and he knows he’s lucky.” Angaleena said, “The music just came so easily, it’s like we didn’t even have to try. It kind of just spilled out of us. I think we were writing a song within 30 minutes of getting together for the first time.” “Sometimes when you write with people, you don’t have chemistry at all,” Miranda said. “But we have chemistry as friends, we have chemistry onstage, and we have chemistry in our writing. We’re three singer/songwriters who come from different places, but we’re girls with all the same issues, just saying what every woman in America wants to say or wants to hear. In our songs, we say some things that people aren’t usually allowed to talk about — or things that people talk about in their homes, but they don’t usually say on record. That’s actually kind of been my thing the whole time, and Ashley and Ang’s too, but just not as many people have had a chance to hear it.” Miranda said she’s usually burnt out for a few months after completing an album, but the Pistol Annies has been invigorating and inspiring. (By the way, Miranda and Angaleena teamed to co-write Miranda’s current single, “Fastest Girl in Town,” from “Four the Record.”) And be warned that Miranda doesn’t take too kindly to people minimizing the work she’s doing with Ashley and Angaleena. “This is the farthest thing from a side project that I could do,” she said. “Somebody asked me that in an interview, and it made me mad. I think they did that on purpose. I don’t do side projects. I do projects that are 100 percent or I don’t do them. And these girls have plenty to say too. I really want people to know that when they come to see a Pistol Annies show, they’re not going to see anything about Miranda Lambert. It’s all about the Pistol Annies. “I don’t think it was my manager’s favorite thing that I’ve ever said: ‘I’ve started a band and you have to deal with it!’ But it’s worked out great. When she realized that it was serious, she was like, ‘Let’s go full on.’” Angaleena said, “Our motto is, ‘We ask for forgiveness, not permission.’” “She really believes in us, and we are a group, but we’ve learned so much just being on the road with her,” said Ashley, who’s worked on projects with indie-rocker/producer Jack White and released a major-label debut. “I mean, there is nothing fake about her. She says, ‘I’m just one of y’all,’ and she means it. But she also says, ‘I can’t wait for y’all to get famous so you can’t go into Wal-Mart anymore either without getting recognized.’” Re-Elect Dustin Roberts November 6 •Vote for a HOMETOWN BUSINESSMAN who has invested in our community Endorsed by NFIB for having a 100% voting record for small business • Vote for a VETERAN who knows the sacrifice of military families when duty calls •Vote for an outspoken ADVOCATE OF RURAL OKLAHOMANS who has made sure your voice is heard at the State Capitol 10 THE KLBC BUZZ THE KLBC BUZZ 11 C o u n t r y N o t e s LeAnn Rimes’ peace plan backfired Tim McGraw helps military family get a home • Eric Church video has Durant tie By Bob McKinzie KLBC 106.3 FM Program Director LeAnn Rimes probably should stop reading things about herself online. She didn’t like some comments she was seeing from a woman named Kimberly Smiley and her daughter, Lexi. So she called them to try to get them to stop their negative postings. LeAnn seemed shocked that the Smileys not only recorded the conversation but posted snippets online. LeAnn filed a $25,000 lawsuit Bob against them, McKinzie stating she didn’t know she was being recorded, thus certainly didn’t give consent. Husband and wife Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were named the most powerful celebrity couple in music. They were christened as such by Billboard, beating out hip-hop/R&B royalty Jay-Z and Beyoncé. The Canadian Country Music Association is trotting out its inaugural Generation Award, and the first winner is not Canadian. Taylor Swift gets the trophy for her career achievements. She is the biggest-selling artist in Canada, so the award is not really a surprise. Toby Keith will release a new album, “Hope on the Rocks,” Nov. 13. The project’s first single, “I Like Girls That Drink Beer,” climbed up Billboard’s country songs chart quickly. Toby served as producer and principle songwriter on the album that will include 10 tracks in the standard release and four additional songs in a deluxe edition. He’s been out on his Live in Overdrive tour. Jake Owen has helped a fan in a most amazing way. Nick Marlowe is a grieving husband from Lead Hill, Ark. Nick recently lost his 20-year-old wife when she had a stroke during childbirth. Nick and Kristin were big Jake Owen fans. But Nick heard Owen’s “Anything For You” for the first time shortly after her death. Marlowe was so moved that he wrote to Owen on Facebook: “Thank you for your music that kept my chin up, and for the music laughs and smiles your music gave my beautiful wife.” Jake was so saddened by Marlowe’s message that he shared Marlowe’s letter on Twitter and told fans to say a prayer for Marlowe in a video chat. Luke Bryan loved the “easy A” classes in high school. His senior year class schedule included physical education, weight training, shop, keyboarding, drama and English. Well, maybe they weren’t all easy. But Luke said he was a smart kid — so smart that he had all the heavy stuff done by his senior year. He was also the youngest kid in his class. Tim McGraw is one of the few country stars who has chosen not to spend a whole lot of time on Twitter and Facebook, logging personal intricacies of life. He said, “Part of me is like, ‘Who cares? Who cares if I’m going to the grocery store?’” Every once in a while, he will post about something significant going on, and he’s trying to get better at it and do a little more. But it’s not likely we’ll ever get constant updates about what’s going on in his everyday life. He said, “I just can’t get into the mundane.” Tim McGraw surprised a military family in Rhode Island with a brand new house. Shaun, Allyse and Molly Connor were thrilled with their new mortgage-free home, courtesy of Tim and Operation Homefront. Daughter Molly had one more surprise waiting for her. Tim took her into the backyard of the new house, where a brand new puppy was waiting for her. Blake Shelton is pretty fed up with the way Simon Cowell has been criticizing “The Voice.” Blake said he wished he had the kind of time Simon has to trash other shows. Blake had some advice for “The X Factor” judge: “Just do your own show.” Eric Church leads the list of nominees for this year’s Country Music Association Awards. He grabbed five, including male vocalist and album of the year. But Eric has a habit of losing phones. About seven so far. That was enough to get him dropped by the insurance company that insures phones. This last time, he dove into the Gulf of Mexico. He said he had the phone when he went in, but not when he came back up. Because of this, he missed the CMA Awards announcements. He had no idea he’d gotten any nominations, let alone five. He knew something was Integrity • Experience I would appreciate your support and vote up when the people who’d picked him up at the airport started driving toward Nashville and away from his house. His first thought was, “What kind of trouble am I in now?” He soon found out the situation and promised to take better care of the phone he has now. Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert scored four nominations each. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Little Big Town pulled in three. Vince Gill recently got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His wife, Amy Grant, and Reba McEntire were on hand for the ceremony. Kenny Rogers has a memoir coming out. Look for “Luck or Something Like It” at your favorite store. If you’d like to get a free sample, just “like” Kenny’s Facebook page. Hunter Hayes’ tour bus has a rather unique feature. The “Wanted” singer had the bus gutted, and now the back end of it is a recording studio, so he can work on songs while on the road. When Big & Rich wanted to call their latest album “Redneck Jedi,” the label said there could be a legal issue with “Star Wars” creator George Lucas. Jon Bon Jovi, who worked with the guys on the record, had liked the idea, so they called him to give him the bad news. Jon said, “I’ll call him.” He dialed up George, and it turned out that Lucas is a fan. No problem. They got to use it. Lady Antebellum is set to release a Christmas album Oct. 22. “On This Winter’s Night” must have been really hard to sing in Nashville through this summer of record heat. However, they decorated the studio with trees and lights to try to get in the spirit. Legendary songwriter Joe South died in September at his Atlanta home due to heart failure. He was 72. If you don’t know the name, you’ll know the songs. Joe penned hits such as “Rose Garden,” “Games People Play,” “Down in the Boondocks” and “Don’t It Make You Want to Go Home.” Joe went into semiretirement in 1976. He had a bout with depression after his brother committed suicide around 1971. Trisha Yearwood will return for another season of “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” on Food Network Oct. 20. [email protected] www.jerrytomlinson.com • (580)924-7627 12 THE KLBC BUZZ PGroup Health PDental PIncentive Pay Plans PVision PFree Life Insurance PPaid Vacations & Holidays P401K Please Apply in Person Paid for by Friends of Jerry Tomlinson No Phone Calls Please Welders earning top wages plus production & overage in addition to base pay! 3.5 miles West of Durant • Highway 70 The new Eric Church video for “Creepin’” features Jared Sullivan. He’s the son of Randy and Paula Sullivan of Durant. Randy operates Green Spray Food Center. To see it, here’s what you do: Go to RollingStone.com and search for “Creepin’.” It’s a great video. Jared is the main guy on the train. KLBC’s Country Top 20 Chart 1. Hunter Hayes, “Wanted” 2. Josh Turner, “Time is Love” Brad Paisley forgot to put his phone on vibrate, so in the middle of a radio interview, it started ringing. Being Brad’s phone, the ringtone was no ordinary one. It’s the sound of a duck quacking. Without missing a beat, he told the reporter, “That’s actually Darius Rucker calling.” Later, he clarified that he uses the same ringtone for everybody. Stokes Neilson of The Lost Trailers accidentally punched partner Jason Wyatt in the face recently. They were opening for Blake Shelton, and Stokes was doing some kind of rap movement on the stage. He did a backhand with his left arm, and his clenched fist hit Jason. It landed hard enough to get groans from the audience and a wince 3. Jason Aldean, “Take a Little Ride” 4. Little Big Town, “Pontoon” 5. Jana Kramer, “Why Ya’ Wanna” 6. Dustin Lynch, “Cowboys and Angels” 7. Carrie Underwood, “Blown Away” 8. Keith Urban, “For You” 9. Easton Corbin, “Lovin’ You Is Fun” 10. Lee Brice, “Hard to Love” 11. Miranda Lambert, “Fastest Girl in Town” 12. Tim McGraw, “Truck Yeah” 13. Jake Owen, “The One That Got Away” 14. Rascal Flatts, “Come Wake Me Up” 15. Luke Bryan, “Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye” 16. Big & Rich, “That’s Why I Pray” 17. Taylor Swift, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” 18. Jerrod Niemann, “Shinin’ on Me” 19. Eric Church, “Creepin’” 20. Greg Bates, “Did It for the Girl” Please call: (866) 212-4477 to speak with one of our caring Healthcare Outreach Coordinators for • U.S. Marine Corps Veteran • • Proven Leadership • Congratulations to Little Big Town. The group’s new album, “Tornado,” was No. 1 in sales in its first week on Billboard’s country albums chart with 113,000 copies sold. That’s already double what the group’s last album did. Kelly Clarkson has decided to make Nashville her permanent home. She’s selling her ranch in Texas to buy a house just outside Music City. 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N o t e s Led Zeppelin movie and Rod Stewart Christmas coming soon By Regina Phillips The KLBC Buzz Editor Led Zeppelin is coming to the big screen Oct. 13. However, only 1,500 of them throughout the world will show the concert film created from the British band’s 2007 “Celebration Day” reunion. Other fans still will get the opportunity to see it when it’s released on multiple video and audio formats Nov. 19. Original members Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Jimmy Page were joined onstage by Jason Bonham — the late drummer John Bonham’s son. The two-hour show was the band’s first as headliner in 27 years and included “Stairway to Heaven,” ‘’Kashmir” and “Dazed and Confused” in the 19-song set. Already in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Led Zeppelin has been named one recipient of the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors, the nation’s highest honor for those who’ve influenced American culture through the arts. That will happen in December. Rod Stewart will return to Home Shopping Network with a live performance Oct. 26. He will showcase his first holiday album, “Merry Christmas, Baby,” to be available officially Oct. 30. He did the same thing with “Fly Me to the Moon ... The Great American Songbook: Volume V” in October 2010 and became HSN’s top music seller. Gwen Stefani celebrated her 10th anniversary Sept. 14. The No Doubt singer told Marie Claire her marriage to Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale is “a miracle” and her biggest accomplishment so far. Stefani, who turns 43 Oct. 3, said she and Rossdale, who’ll be 47 on Halloween eve, learn about each other all the time. “He balances me out. And he never stops liking me, which is awesome. It makes me feel happy that someone likes me as much as he does.” They have two sons — Kingston, 6, and Zuma, 4. And mom has learned to delegate duties involving her clothing lines, even skipping fashion weeks the past two years because they conflicted with school starting. Rihanna sought to honor grandmother Clara Braithwaite, aka Gran Gran Dolly, a few months after her death with a big tattoo. The 24year-old Barbadian singer chose a winged Isis, a goddess worshipped in Ancient Egypt as the ideal mother and wife. The artwork basically outlines the front of her ribcage, the wings outstretched beneath her breasts. She shared a photo of it online, identifying the figure as a “complete woman,” “model for future generations.” Chris Brown got some new neck ink. Media outlets were speculating it represented a battered woman, like the photos of Rihanna after he beat her up prior to the 2009 Grammy Awards. Sources close to his people said it was a “random” woman and any similarity was “coincidental.” His rep claims it’s a “sugar skull,” associated with Mexico’s Day of the Dead, and a MAC cosmetics design Brown saw. I don’t know about the symbolism, but the ink looks like ornamental designs on one side of the female’s face rather than bruises and such. “Angry Birds” just kinda got punked. All three members of Green Day were re-imaged as those little green pigs for the game. And fans who get that version will be able to unlock a new Green Day song, “Troublemaker.” Look for it “later this fall.” But be aware that frontman Billy Joe Armstrong said it’s an addictive game. Green Day also announced a North American tour but not one of almost two dozen arena concerts are scheduled near Texoma. Still, fans of the California threesome will have plenty of new music to listen to with the trio of albums — “¡Uno!” (Sept. 25), “¡Dos!” (Nov. 13) and “¡Tre!” (Jan. 15). Eddie Van Halen’s health made headlines as it halted the band’s international tour. That’s unfortunate enough without having to confirm to the world the 57-year-old rocker had to have emergency surgery for an infected colon. Japan concert dates were rescheduled for 2013. Van Halen had canceled quite a few U.S. concerts this year, including the Sept. 15 show at Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena. Lady Gaga also announced her next album, “ARTPOP,” will be available as an app. The “completely interactive” content will include chats, films for every song, extra music, games, fashion updates and more. She’ll be able to add new things all the time. It’s planned for release early next year, so the 26-year-old singer encouraged her “little monsters” to request iPads for Christmas. Lady Gaga finally will make her way through North America on the Born This Way Tour in 2013. The show slated nearest Texoma will be Jan. 29 at American Airlines Center in Dallas. The day after opening the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards with a combo of “Cockiness” and “We Found Love,” Rihanna announced she too will come to Dallas on her Diamonds World Tour. But it won’t be until next spring. Fans might want to save some tax-return money for tickets to the April 16 concert at American Airlines Center. Rih Rih took home a “moonman” trophy for video of the year (“We Found Love”). Alicia Keys performed “Girl on Fire” at the MTV Video Music Awards, joined by Nicki Minaj and Olympic gold-medal-winning gymnast Gabby Douglas. The single was released a few days earlier in two versions. The “Inferno” one features two Minaj rapping segments and a heavy drum beat. The “Bluelight” one is softer, more like Keys’ past work. Both rely heavily on Keys’ powerful vocal talent, although the latter has a rasp (for the “bluesy” sound, I assume). At a Rock the Vote concert Sept. 5 that coincided with the Democratic 14 THE KLBC BUZZ National Convention in North Carolina, the Foo Fighters pulled no punches. Frontman Dave Grohl said it was gonna be a long night and commenced to playing 35 of the band’s own songs and some covers to stretch the set through three and one-half hours. Appropriately, “Everlong” was the closer. Kanye West hasn’t had a solo album in almost two years, but he still was able to garner the most BET Hip-Hop Awards nominations with 17. He’s been busy as a producer, director and performer. Collaborations have included “Watch the Throne” with Jay-Z (released in August 2011) and his GOOD Music label product “Cruel Summer.” “Ice Ice Baby” goes well with a session on the elliptical machine. But the 1990 Vanilla Ice hit apparently goes great with Zumba. A freshly remixed version is being incorporated into the music- and dance-based fitness classes worldwide. And the routine in the video incorporates the rapper’s “oldschool moves.” The club-inspired, Latin-infused twist on the tune is available through digital outlets such as iTunes. Vanilla Ice has stayed busy. He appeared as himself in this year’s Adam Sandler comedy “That’s My Boy.” He’s filming the third season of “The Vanilla Ice Project,” which shows off his home-renovation skills, plus the “Ice My House” specials for contest winners. He wants to collaborate with Zumba again to perform at future conventions. New music is on the to-do list too. When he gets the opportunity, he said, he’s going to “marinate in the studio.” The Rolling Stones will throw in two new songs — “Gloom and Doom” and “One Last Shot” — with greatesthits collection “GRRR!” The set will be available Nov. 13 in four formats. It’s the iconic band’s 50th anniversary, so each one will offer at least 50 songs that include “Start Me Up,” “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction,” “Honky Tonk Women” and “Jumping Jack Flash.” Fans just have to decide what combination (CDs or vinyl, booklets or hardbacks, posters, etc.) best suits them. Start saving now. Justin Bieber recorded a voiceover for the Sept. 30 episode of “The Simpsons.” (Sorry, fans, the announcement was too late for the September issue.) In “The Fabulous Faker Boy,” Bieber’s animated character “tries to get into a talent show that Bart is playing piano in and they won’t admit him.” Some others lending their voices to the 24th season: “New Girl” actress/She & Him singer Zooey Deschanel, Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Natalie Portman and composer Marvin Hamlisch (who died the month after his participation was reported). One Direction’s latest single, “Live While We’re Young,” will arrive Oct. 1. It will be the first from the group’s second album, which won’t be released until November. Still, that’s less than a year after the quintet’s debut album (“Up All Night”) came out. “What Makes You Beautiful” and “One Thing” helped the guys become quite popular in their native United Kingdom and the United States. the California “rock” band will go by Uncharted Shores. will.i.am has new solo album “#willpower” slated for Oct. 15 release. Britney Spears collaborated on a track, “Sexy Sexy.” And the Black Eyed Peas member/record producer booked a mentoring gig alongside Spears on “The X Factor” during the “judge’s home” round. TobyMac’s “Eye On It” became the first Christian album in almost 15 years to hit No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart. It’s only the third to ever do that. LeAnn Rimes’ “You Light Up My Life: Inspirational Songs” did in November 1997, several months after Bob Carlisle’s “Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace)” landed at the top for two weeks. As readers might recall, a U.S. group formed as One Direction in November 2009 had filed a lawsuit against Simon Cowell’s record company for using the same name for his United Kingdom “X Factor” product. BBC News reported the label counter-sued. Now “American Idol” Season 11 finalist Colton Dixon signed a recording deal with a major label (EMI CMG Label Group/Sparrow Records). Dixon’s first single, “You Are,” is supposed to impact radio Oct. 19 — his 21st birthday. His debut album won’t be available until February. Dixon said in a statement: “Two of the most important things in my life have always been my faith and my music. I am now blessed with the chance to combine both of these passions.” Billboard’s Rock Top 20 Chart Billboard’s Pop Top 20 Chart 1. The Lumineers, “Ho Hey” 2. Green Day, “Oh Love” 3. Mumford & Sons, “I Will Wait” 4. Alex Clare, “Too Close” 5. fun., “Some Nights” 6. Muse, “Madness” 7. Imagine Dragons, “It’s Time” 8. Three Days Grace, “Chalk Outline” 9. Linkin Park, “Burn It Down” 10. Of Monsters and Men, “Little Talks” 11. The Black Keys, “Little Black Submarines” 12. Grouplove, “Tongue Tied” 13. The Killers, “Runaways” 14. The Black Keys, “Gold on the Ceiling” 15. M83, “Midnight City” 16.. Five Finger Death Punch, “Coming Down” 17. Shinedown, “Unity” 18. P.O.D., “Lost in Forever (Scream)” 19. The Gaslight Anthem, “45” 20. Halestorm, “I Miss the Misery” 1. Flo Rida “Whistle” 2. P!nk, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” 3. Neon Trees, “Everybody Talks” 4. Demi Lovato, “Give Your Heart a Break” 5. Maroon 5, “One More Night” 6. Ellie Goulding, “Lights” 7. Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen, “Good Time” 8. Justin Bieber ft. Big Sean, “As Long as You Love Me” 9. Katy Perry, “Wide Awake” 10. Taylor Swift, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” 11. fun., “Some Nights” 12. David Guetta ft. Sia, “Titanium” 13. Alex Clare, “Too Close” 14. Nicki Minaj, “Pound the Alarm” 15. Rihanna, “Where Have You Been” 16. Cher Lloyd, “Want U Back” 17. Chris Brown, “Don’t Wake Me Up” 18. Karmin, “Hello” 19. Calvin Harris ft. Ne-Yo, “Let’s Go” 20. Enrique Iglesias ft. Sammy Adams, “Finally Found You” THE KLBC BUZZ 15 concerts Oct. 2 Red Hot Chili Peppers American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, Texas (214) 373-8000 americanairlinescenter.com Oct. 6 Wade Bowen Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Slumerican Tour ft. Yelawolf House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Cory Morrow Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX (214) 824-9933 granadatheater.com Oct. 3 The All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, The Ready Set House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Ralphie May (comedy) Tulsa Convention Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK (877) TULSA-CC tulsaconvention.com Ryan Bingham, La Santa Cecilia Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com Oct. 4 Hatebreed, Whitechapel House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com SafetySuit, Taylor Berrett Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com Oct. 5 Terry Fator (comedy) Choctaw Event Center Highway 69/75 Durant, OK (800) 585-3737 choctawcasinos.com MICHAEL AND BETTY CATCH RANGER FEVER IN KANSAS CITY Snap a photo with The KLBC BUZZ & send it to us! 16 THE KLBC BUZZ Jerrod Niemann Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Pat Metheny Unity Band House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Oct. 7 Ryan Bingham, La Santa Cecilia Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Oct. 8 NEEDTOBREATHE, Parachute, Drew Holcomb Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net Dub FX, Flower Fairy Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com Oct. 11 M83., Sun Airway Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com The Shins House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Bassnectar Tulsa Convention Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK (877) TULSA-CC tulsaconvention.com Oct. 12 Collin Raye Choctaw Centerstage Highway 69/75 Durant, OK (800) 585-3737 choctawcasinos.com Oct. 13 Kenny Rogers, The Gatlin Brothers WinStar Casino 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com Toadies Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com GROUPLOVE House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Tony Lucca (of “The Voice”) House of Blues-Cambridge Room 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Oct. 17 Blue October Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Oct. 22 Red Hot Chili Peppers Chesapeake Energy Arena 100 W. Reno Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 chesapeakecarena.com Oct. 18 Jack Ingram, Django Walker The Rialto Theatre 424 W. Main St. Denison, TX (903) 465-SHOW rialtodenison.com Oct. 23 Red Hot Chili Peppers Bank of Oklahoma Center 200 S. Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK (866) 7-BOK-CTR bokcenter.com Oct. 19 ZZ Top WinStar Casino 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com Coheed and Cambria, Deer Hunter, Three Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net Josh Thompson Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Oct. 24 Carrie Underwood American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, Texas (214) 373-8000 americanairlinescenter.com Oct. 14 Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Los Lobos Tulsa Convention Center 100 Civic Center Tulsa, OK (877) TULSA-CC tulsaconvention.com Oct. 20 Madonna (also Oct. 21) American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, Texas (214) 373-8000 americanairlinescenter.com 3OH!3 Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Brian McKnight Choctaw Centerstage Highway 69/75 Durant, OK (800) 585-3737 choctawcasinos.com The Afghan Whigs Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX (214) 824-9933 granadatheater.com Chris Young Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Oct. 15 Andy Grammer Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com AWOLNATION, Imagine Dragons, Zeale House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Oct. 9 GROUPLOVE Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Josh Turner Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Nightwish, Kamelot Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net Gotye, Kimbra, Jonti Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com Oct. 10 Journey, Pat Benatar, Loverboy Bank of Oklahoma Center 200 S. Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK (866) 7-BOK-CTR bokcenter.com New Order Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com Oct. 16 Sleigh Bells House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Oct. 21 Matt & Kim House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Roger Creager Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX (214) 824-9933 granadatheater.com Pierce the Veil Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Kris Allen House of Blues-Cambridge Room 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com David Nail, Drake White, Matt Gary Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK Red Hot Chili Peppers Bank of Oklahoma Center 200 S. Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK (866) 7-BOK-CTR bokcenter.com Oct. 25 Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes Chesapeake Energy Arena 100 W. Reno Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 chesapeakecarena.com Lee Brice, Kyle Park Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com (800) 511-1552 zooamp.com Oct. 27 Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan Gexa Energy Pavilion 1818 First Ave. Dallas, TX (866) 820-4553 livenation.com Aaron Watson Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Ghostland Observatory Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com Kathy Griffin (comedy) WinStar Casino 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com Oct. 28 Vincente Fernandez American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, Texas (214) 373-8000 americanairlinescenter.com Oct. 29 Alanis Morissette, Adam Lambert, Gavin DeGraw, Phillip Phillips Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com Justin Bieber American Airlines Center 2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, Texas (214) 373-8000 americanairlinescenter.com Unashamed Tour: Lecrae, Trip Lee, Tedashii, more Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net The Script House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Oct. 26 Billy Currington WinStar Casino 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com Oct. 30 So You Think You Can Dance Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com The Flaming Lips (free show) OKC Zoo Amphitheatre 2101 NE 50th St. Oklahoma City Minus the Bear, Cursive, Girl in a Coma Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Thackerville, OK (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com Oct. 31 Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, Korn’s Jonathan Davis Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com Minus the Bear, Cursive, Girl in a Coma House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Taking Back Sunday, Bayside Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net Nov. 4 Jackson Browne, Sara Watkins Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com Justice Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com Psychedelic Furs Granada Theater 3524 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX (214) 824-9933 granadatheater.com Nov. 1 Bob Dylan Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com Nov. 5 Lamb of God, In Flames, Hatebreed Diamond Ballroom 8001 S. Eastern Ave. Oklahoma City, OK (866) 977-6849 diamondballroom.net Nov. 2 Olivia Newton-John WinStar Casino 777 Casino Ave. Thackerville, OK (800) 622-6317 winstarworldcasino.com Bob Dylan Bank of Oklahoma Center 200 S. Denver Ave. Tulsa, OK (866) 7-BOK-CTR bokcenter.com Kreayshawn Palladium Ballroom 1135 S. Lamar Dallas, TX (800) 745-3000 thepalladiumballroom.com A$AP Rocky House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Nov. 3 Jake Owen Billy Bob’s Texas 2520 Rodeo Plaza Fort Worth, TX (817) 624-7117 billybobstexas.com Maze featuring Frankie Beverly WinStar Casino 777 Casino Ave. Nov. 6 Yellowcard, The Wonder Years, We Are The In Crowd House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, TX (214) 978-BLUE hob.com Nov. 7 Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com Snow Patrol, Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds Verizon Theatre 1001 Performance Place Grand Prairie, TX (800) 745-3000 verizontheatre.com Nov. 8 Aerosmith, Cheap Trick Chesapeake Energy Arena 100 W. Reno Oklahoma City, OK (405) 602-8700 chesapeakecarena.com Jerrod Niemann, Tyler Farr Cain’s Ballroom 423 N. Main St. Tulsa, OK (866) 977-6849 cainsballroom.com THE KLBC BUZZ 17 Life’s path a happier place with true friend By Gerald Tidwell I s there anyone who does not need a good friend? Who can thrive in life without the encouragement and endurance of friendship? In prison, the apostle Paul wanted only his friend, Timothy, to come to him before winter, before the cold set in, before the end of his earthly days. Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in the garden of Gethsemane begged His friends to stay awake and stay with Him so His agony was not accompanied by total aloneness. (Matthew 26:38) Are we any Gerald different in our need Tidwell for friends? Not in the least, so I want to write this article for the encouragement and endurance of friendship. Loneliness is epidemic. It is estimated that one out of four of us suffer from mild to moderate depression due to loneliness and unfriendly isolation. Part of the reason centers on the “I/me” generation. We have been deridingly gorging ourselves the past decade. Frank Sinatra sang, “I did it my way, look out for No. 1.” But “me only” can leave us very lonely. More than ever, all of us need the encouragement and endurance of friendship. Life deals some pretty tough blows. In our own living rooms, frustration tugs at us. Someone was asked about the secret of his long and useful life and instantly answered, “I had a friend.” And what a difference He makes in your life and mine. To discover the encouragement of friendship, we ask ourselves, “How can we encourage each other in friendship?” You begin with love, caring and respect. It sounds trite, but that’s what it is. Paul wrote from a Roman prison to Timothy and called him “my beloved” (2 Timothy 1:1-2). Can you not feel the intimacy in those words? Paul was locked up in Roman prison, yet the intimate presence of Jesus never can be locked out. If you have one honest, forbetter-or-worse friend in your life, you are most blessed. The heart of intimacy is so beautiful and peaceful, for there are no reasons to defend ourselves. There’s no need to prove ourselves to others. We can be ourselves in the presence of everyone else. When I think of friends, I think of two persons — Wendell and Edith. Their first child was affected by spasticity, and they asked Jesus to Premium Same-Day Dentures Adult General Dentistry give them love for this little, helpless daughter. They did such a great job, they began taking in other spastic children. I can remember reading about the fact they had 60 precious kids to take care of and they had a waiting list of 500 or more. When Jesus becomes your personal friend, He gives you His love to share. Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw once sent two tickets for the opening night of his new play to Winston Churchill, along with a note: “Bring a friend, if you have one.” Churchill returned the tickets, also with a note: “Sorry, but I’m engaged that evening. Please send these tickets to a friend, if you have one.” Encouraging friendship inspires you. You become alive to your potential and possibilities, just knowing that your friends are there. What inspiration comes to you and me when we all know, down deep in our bones, that God is our eternal friend who will never ever forsake us. Most of us are afraid to be ourselves because we might lose friends. It affects our self-perceptions and presentations, how much we know, how we look, what we do. It is better to be hated for who we are than loved for who we are not. Believe me, true friends are those who accept you for who you are, who are intimate with you and inspire you to great heights and stand by you through life’s valleys. If you get that, you will experience the endurance of friendship. Friends stick by one another through the bitterness of a difficult life. Friendship helps you endure life. When Paul walked through the valley of death’s shadow, he went with three friends. There was Luke, the good physician. There was young Timothy, the beloved, whose intimacy encouraged Paul’s life until the end. And, of course, our Lord was with Paul. He would never leave him. The old saint endured because of his friends. I suspect, as you read this, there is someone you know whose face flashes before your eyes and memory, who is facing a cold winter of loneliness. You could be like Timothy and Paul to that person. Don’t wait. Come before winter. Don’t be like Thomas Carlyle, the Scottish historian, who wrote in his diary after the death of his neglected wife, “Oh, that I had you, yet for five minutes by my side, that I might tell you all.” Come before winter. How encouraging and enduring your friendship will be. When it’s intimate, encouraging and accepting, life is better, wouldn’t you agree? HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 22 DORIS ROW Faith - Family - Freedom (903) 893-1111 Fax: (903) 893-1113 2907 North FM 1417 Sherman, TX 75092 18 THE KLBC BUZZ Carrie R. 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Plus, it looks like it has the same kind of feel as “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Corpse Bride.” If those movies appealed to you, this should be on your to-see list for the month. ‘Sinister’ Starring: Ethan Hawke, Vincent D’Onofrio, James Ransone, Fred Dalton Thompson, Nicholas King, Clare Foley, Victoria Leigh, Juliet Rylance, Michael Hall D’Addario Rating: R (disturbing violent images; some terror) Summary: A novelist moves his family to a new house while he’s writing his next story. While there, he finds a box of home videos in the attic. All the videos show previous families who lived in the house being brutally murdered, and watching them might have put his own family at risk to the supernatural evil that lives within. The Buzz: The trailer is suitably creepy, and since it’s rated R, they won’t pull any punches with the scares. Early reviews stated that, despite other 20 THE KLBC BUZZ Walt Disney Pictures problems, “Sinister” is indeed scary. If that’s what you’re looking for, this is your movie for the weekend. ‘Taken 2’ Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Rade Sherbedgia, Luke Grimes Rating: PG-13 (intense sequences of violence, action; some sensuality) Summary: While vacationing in Istanbul, Bryan and his wife are taken by the father of one of the kidnappers who took his daughter. With his daughter’s help, Bryan once again will use his very particular set of skills to take back what is his. The Buzz: It’s going to be another two hours of Liam Neeson kicking tail and taking names, and that’s what made “Taken” so awesome. Who DOESN’T want to see this? Oct. 12 ‘Argo’ Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Kerry Bishe, Kyle Chandler, Rory Cochrane, Christopher Denham, Tate Donovan, Clea DuVall, Victor Garber, Zeljko Ivanek, Richard Kind, Scoot McNairy, Chris Messina, Michael Parks, Taylor Schilling Rating: R (language; some violent images) Summary: Based on the true story of the Canadian Caper during the Iran hostage crisis. Six American diplomats escape the embassy in Tehran after it’s stormed by militants and take refuge in the home of a Canadian ambassador. Meanwhile, a CIA “exfiltration” expert comes up with a risky plan to get them all to safety — that the diplomats are actually part of a Hollywood scouting crew, doing location shots for a movie. The Buzz: Ben Affleck’s previous directing efforts have been goodto-great, and this looks like a really interesting movie about a fascinating true story. ‘Here Comes the Boom’ Starring: Kevin James, Salma Hayek, Henry Winkler Rating: Unavailable Summary: When his school has to raise $48,000 or cut extracurricular programs, an apathetic biology teacher decides to start mixed martial arts fighting as a way to raise the money. The Buzz: This looks better than most of Kevin James’s other movies. Not quite good enough to wholeheartedly recommend it, but the trailer was better than “Zookeeper.” Maybe check it out at a matinee if you’re looking for a more family-friendly movie this weekend. Oct. 19 ‘Alex Cross’ Starring: Tyler Perry, Matthew Fox, Edward Burns, Rachel Nichols, Jean Reno Rating: PG-13 (violence including disturbing images; sexual content; language; drug references; nudity) Summary: Based on the James Patterson novel “Cross,” detective Alex Cross meets his match in a vicious serial killer. The two face off in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse. The Buzz: While the cast looks good, director Rob Cohen is better known for action-oriented movies like “The Fast and the Furious,” “xXx” and “Stealth.” None of those were particularly good, so I don’t have a lot of faith in his ability to handle a detective thriller. You might want to skip this one or just wait for the DVD. ‘Killing Them Softly’ Starring: Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Sam Rockwell, Richard Jenkins, Bella Heathcote, Vincent Curatola, Ray Liotta, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Linara Washington Rating: R (violence, sexual references, pervasive language, and some drug use) Summary: A mob enforcer investigates a heist that occurred during the mob’s poker game. Based on the novel “Cogan’s Trade” by George V. Higgins. The Buzz: Early word on this movie is pretty positive, and they’ve got a good cast, particularly for a mob movie. It looks like a serious version of some of Guy Ritchie’s movies (like “Snatch”). Check it out if you get a chance. ‘Paranormal Activity 4’ Starring: Unavailable Rating: Unavailable Summary: The fourth film in the series, which picks up where the second film left off. The tagline: “All of the activity has led to this.” The Buzz: Another October, another “Paranormal Activity” movie. If the tagline is to be believed, this might be the last one. If you liked the first three, you probably will want to see this one. Oct. 26 ‘Chasing Mavericks’ Starring: Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Leven Rambin, Abigail Spencer Rating: PG (thematic elements; some perilous action) Summary: A California surfing legend takes a young man under his wing on his quest to surf California’s most dangerous wave. Based on the true story of surfer Jay Moriarty. The Buzz: The director has done a good job with dramas in the past (“8 Mile,” “In Her Shoes”), so this seems right up his alley. Plus, it doesn’t look quite like the standard inspirational sports story. Give it a chance. ‘Cloud Atlas’ Starring: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Ben Whishaw, James D’Arcy, Xun Zhou, Keith David, David Gyasi, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant Rating: R (violence; language; sexuality/nudity; some drug use) Summary: Set in the past, present and future, the film explores how the choices an individual makes shape his/ her life and the lives of everybody else. The Buzz: This is the newest movie from the Wachowskis, and I can’t decide if it will be more like “The Matrix” or “The Matrix Revolutions.” It definitely looks beautiful, and they’ve got a great cast. But then again, the last two “Matrix” movies looked pretty too. Approach with caution. DVD releases ‘Fun Size’ Starring: Victoria Justice, Thomas Mann, Thomas McDonell, Thomas Middleditch, Chelsea Handler Rating: Unavailable Summary: A high-school junior is forced to miss the party of the year when her mother makes her take her little brother trick-or-treating. When the teen loses her brother in all the trickor-treaters, she has to find him and get home before her mother does. The Buzz: This seems like another version of “Adventures in Babysitting.” Nothing in particular stands out about the trailer. It seems to be the usual teen-mayhem movie, and the director’s pretty much only done television so far. If you’re looking for a Halloween movie this weekend, this is your option. Otherwise, you might just want to wait for DVD. ‘Silent Hill: Revelation 3D’ Starring: Adelaide Clemens, Sean Bean, Kit Harington, Radha Mitchell, Oct. 2 “Dark Shadows” “Grassroots” “Peace, Love and Misunderstanding” “People Like Us” “Red Lights” “Sound of My Voice” Oct. 9 “A Cat in Paris” “Arthur Christmas” “Crazy Eyes” “The Raven” “Rock of Ages” “The Last Ride” (Hank Williams story) “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” “Moonrise Kingdom” “That’s My Boy” Oct. 23 “Abraham Lincoln:Vampire Hunter” “Crooked Arrows” “Magic Mike” “Savages” “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” “Take This Waltz” Oct. 30 “Americano” “Excision” “Ruby Sparks” Oct. 16 “Prometheus” (Oct. 11) “Chernobyl Diaries” Deborah Kara Unger, Carrie-Ann Moss, Malcolm McDowell, Martin Donovan, Heather Marks Rating: R (violence; disturbing images; some language; brief nudity) Summary: Heather and her father have been on the run for six years. But when her father disappears, it’s up to Heather to return to Silent Hill and find him. The Buzz: The first “Silent Hill” movie nailed the game’s super-creepy atmosphere, but other than that, it left a lot to be desired. This one looks much the same — good atmosphere, bad everything else. Proceed at your own risk. Choctaw Asset Building Presents Section 184 Home Loan Is it right for you? Don’t miss this opportunity to get the latest information about the Section 184 Loan Program for Native Americans! Who should attend? Realtors • Lenders Native Americans looking to purchase or refinance Native American Agencies • Contractors/Builders Economic Development Leaders October 16 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Choctaw Community Center 2750 Big Lots Parkway, Durant Find out more about: Loan Eligibility • Low Down Payment Rates • Refinancing Eligibility • Land Requirements • And much more! Contact Choctaw Asset Building at (866) 933-2260 for information THE KLBC BUZZ 21 tv P R O G R A M M I N G ‘Steel Magnolias’ remake to debut ‘Walking Dead’ stepping out a bit early, ‘American Horror Story’ returning By Regina Phillips The KLBC Buzz Editor “Raising Hope,” to return at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 on Fox, will welcome a few guest stars in multiple episodes. Melanie Griffith (“Working Girl,” “Now and Then”) has been cast as Sabrina’s (Shannon Woodward’s) narcissistic mother and Wilmer Valderrama (Fez on “That ‘70s Show”) as a guy who’s pursuing her. Plus, Griffith’s reallife mom will play her rich, recently deceased mother. Tippi Hedren — who starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds” in 1963 — will appear in a casket and alive via videotaped message. Hedren told TVGuide.com that one of her scenes with Maw Maw (Cloris Leachman) is “one of the funniest things you’ll ever see.” “Hart of Dixie” Season 2 will start at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 on The CW. The third episode (to air Oct. 16) and at least one more will feature Broadway star and country singer Laura Bell Bundy. She’ll play Shelby, a potential love interest for George (Scott Porter). The final season of “30 Rock” will premiere at 7 p.m. Oct. 4 on NBC. Guest stars already announced are Bryan Cranston (star of “Breaking Bad”), Catherine O’Hara (“Beetlejuice,” “Home Alone,” “Best in Show”) and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte. “Parks and Recreation” will welcome Lucy Lawless for at least two episodes, starting Oct. 4. The actress — known as the star of “Xena: Warrior Princess” and for roles in “Battlestar Galactica” and “Spartacus” — will play single mom Diane. When she has a problem in her neighborhood, Ron (Nick Offerman) and Andy (Chris Pratt) are dispatched to help. Could be a spark between her and Ron. The “Jersey Shore” sixth and final season will start at 9 p.m. Oct. 4 on MTV. Scott Baio will return to television Oct. 6. The 52-year-old actor best 22 THE KLBC BUZZ N O T E S known as Chachi in “Happy Days” and Charles of “Charles in Charge” will star in Nick at Nite’s first original comedy. “See Dad Run” has Baio playing David Hobbs, an actor making the transition from America’s favorite TV dad to a real-life stay-at-home father whose soap-star wife (Alanna Ubach) is going back to work. Lifetime’s remake of “Steel Magnolias” will debut at 8 p.m. Oct. 7. The cast: Queen Latifah as M’Lynn, Phylicia Rashad as Clairee, Alfre Woodard as Ouiser, Jill Scott as Truvy, Condola Rashad as Shelby and Adepero Oduye as Annelle. “The Simpsons” annual “Treehouse of Horror” episode will air at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 on Fox. Expect spoofs of the Mayan prophecy of the world’s end and the “Paranormal Activity” movies, plus a sort of allusion to “Back to the Future.” Disney Channel’s music-themed comedy “Austin & Ally” will be back for a second season at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7. For those who didn’t notice Sept. 16 and 23, CBS pushed back start times for its prime-time programming Sunday nights on days the network has an NFL double-header. Series are scheduled to begin a half-hour later Oct. 7 and 21, Nov. 4 and 18, and Dec. 2, 16 and 30. CBS also has an “Eye-lert System” that allows viewers to sign up on its website to receive text messages, Twitter tweets, Facebook updates and/or e-mail alerts regarding delays. Football overruns aren’t uncommon, and the National Football League moving afternoon kickoff times to 3:25 p.m. adds 10 minutes to the likelihood. Carly Rae Jepsen, the Canadian singer of “Call Me Maybe,” will appear on the Season 5 premiere of “90210” at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 on The CW. Jepsen, 26, will perform a song from her new album as the music headliner for Adrianna’s (Jessica Lowndes) Las Vegas premiere. In November, viewers can expect to see and hear Nelly Furtado and Ne-Yo. “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” — starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and Felicia Day — will make its television debut at 8 p.m. Oct. 9 on The CW. It was created as a threepart online musical in 2008 by Joss Whedon (“The Avengers,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”). Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”) is Billy, aka Dr. Horrible, a budding super villain whose plans for world domination always go awry. Fillion (“Firefly,” “Castle”) is his superhero arch nemesis, Captain Hammer, and Day (“The Guild”) his laundromat crush, Penny. Lifetime ordered 10 episodes of new reality series “Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition,” starring “Dance Moms” instructor Abby Lee Miller. It’s set to debut at 8 p.m. Oct. 9. Miller will be lead judge, joined by Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin and choreographer Richard Jackson. A dozen girl and boy dancers (ages 6-13) will compete in challenges and perform for a $100,000 cash prize and a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School’s Young Dancer Program. One is eliminated each week. FX comedies “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” “The League” and “BrandX with Russell Brand” will return Oct. 11, starting at 9 p.m. Disney Channel’s next original TV movie, “Girl vs. Monster,” will premiere at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 as part of its Halloween-themed month. Olivia Holt (“Kickin’ It”) stars as a 15-yearold singer who discovers she’s part of a long line of monster hunters. A sneak peak will be shown Oct. 5, as the cast hosts a night of programming. Disney Channel and Radio Disney will launch the fifth season of music talent competition “N.B.T. (Next Big Thing)” during “Girl vs. Monster” (airing at 7 p.m. Oct. 12). All contestants are ages 12-17. They are: R&B sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey; acoustic singer Katherine Hughes; R&B singer/dancer Damian Otchere; modern rocker Jack Skuller; and pop singer Elle Winter. Each artist’s first singles will debuted in September on Radio Disney and become available for sale on iTunes. Starting Oct. 26, fans may vote 10 times per day per platform (Facebook, text, website). “The Walking Dead” Season 3 will kick off at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 on AMC. “The Mindy Project” will feature three professional basketball players in the Oct. 16 episode. New York Knick Amar’e Stoudemire, Indiana Pacer Danny Granger and free agent Baron Davis will play themselves. The Fox sitcom is on at 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. MTV will debut a new “dramedy” at 9 p.m. Oct. 16. “Underemployed” will follow five friends who are a year out of college. Two guys and three young women try to stay optimistic through dead-end jobs, terrible bosses and romantic mistakes. “American Horror Story” will return at 9 p.m. Oct. 17 on FX. Rather than the ghostly house in Season 1, this round will move to an asylum in the 1960s. The mental institution is run by Sister Jude, played by Jessica Lange, who’s one of the few actors returning in different roles. Adam Levine of Maroon 5 and NBC’s “The Voice” will guest-star as one half of “the lovers,” opposite Jenna Dewan (real-life wife of Channing Tatum). “RuPaul’s All-Stars Drag Race” will begin Oct. 22 on Logo. This season will welcome Vicki Lawrence as her “Carol Burnett Show”/”Mama’s Family” character, Thelma Harper. She’ll help determine the winner of a challenge in which contestants dress as famous funny females and write and perform a comedy sketch with her, according to the veteran comedian. She said viewers will see a Bette Davis, Bea Arthur, Charo, Lucille Ball, Shakira and Fran Dresher. Other judges booked include Kelly Osbourne, Elvira, Busy Philipps, Rachel Dratch and Cheri Oteri. “Don’t Trust the B---- in Apartment 23” will return at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 23 on ABC, and it will be a bit of a “Dawson’s Creek” reunion. Star James Van Der Beek will be reunited with Busy Philipps in the episode that also will feature Mark-Paul Gosselaar (“Saved by the Bell”) and Frankie Muniz (“Malcolm in the Middle”) as themselves. “American Idol” Season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert will perform two songs on the Oct. 23 Halloween-themed episode of ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars.” He’ll probably have a little time without a microphone in front of his mouth too. American swimmer and 11-time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte will appear in the Oct. 29 episode of “90210.” He’ll be a guest at a resort where Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) and Max (Josh Zuckerman) are staying to strengthen their relationship. The series is on at 7 p.m. Mondays on The CW. Kendall Jenner will make her acting debut on “Hawaii Five-0” in October. Part of E!’s “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” she’s also worked as a model. Kendall will be 17 Nov. 3. Annie Potts (“Designing Women,” “GCB”) has been cast on NBC comedy “Animal Practice” as veterinarian George Coleman’s (Justin Kirk’s) mother. Virginia reportedly is snobbish, racist and self-absorbed. The show airs at 7 p.m. Wednesdays. The Old Spice guy will guest-star on “Nikita.” Isaiah Mustafa’s character could be one of the “Dirty 30” on The CW spy drama. Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas has landed a cameo on “The Vampire Diaries.” The CW drama is the goldmedal winner’s favorite show. “Last Man Standing” will look somewhat different when it returns at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 on ABC. Tim Allen and Nancy Travis will be the same, but not some of their on-set family. Eldest daughter Kristin will be played by Amanda Fuller, who appeared in several “Grey’s Anatomy” episodes last season as a doctor/mom of a preemie. Little Boyd was recast. Also, Boyd’s daddy was played by Nick Jonas in Season 1, but since the role will be expanded, it’s been given to Jordan Masterson (Dumptruck on ABC Family’s “Greek”). Lifetime will debut “Liz & Dick” in November. The TV movie stars Lindsay Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor. Randy Jackson — the only remaining original “American Idol” judge — will be joined by Mariah Carey, Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj for the show’s 12th season. The Fox singing competition tried the four-member panel in 2009 and 2010. I presume there will be a side contest between Jackson and Minaj to see who wears the most outlandish outfit. Urban, who turns 45 Oct. 26, passed on a second season with “The Voice” in his native Australia a few days before the official announcement. “The Voice” Season 3 had just started when NBC announced two coaches won’t appear in the next installment. Christina Aguilera and Cee Lo Green will be replaced by Usher and Shakira (who just announced she’s pregnant, so she’ll have a “plus one” on the panel). Aguilera plans to tour to promote her new album. Green is going to work on new music and a scripted comedy about his life. Blake Shelton and Adam Levine will return. Jillian Michaels will be back when “The Biggest Loser” begins again in January. She left the reality weightloss competition in 2011 after 11 seasons. Trainers Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince will stay. Season 14 will feature teen contestants (ages 13 to 17) for the first time, in addition to adults. Each of the three trainers will coach an adult team with one teen. The young ones won’t face elimination. Open casting calls were conducted this summer, with a July 21 opportunity in Dallas. new seasons to start in the spring. “Jane by Design” was canceled after only one season. “Eastbound & Down” won’t end after three seasons after all. HBO ordered a fourth of the comedy starring Danny McBride as crude former Major League Baseball pitcher Kenny Powers. MTV will bring back “Snooki & JWoww” for a second season. FX ordered 90 more episodes of Charlie Sheen sitcom “Anger Management.” Fox ordered a second season of Gordon Ramsay’s “Hotel Hell.” Showtime renewed “Episodes,” starring Matt LeBlanc (“Friends”), for a nine-episode third season. AMC is cutting “The Killing” from its lineup after two seasons, but the mystery series could be revived elsewhere. Fox Television Studios produces the show and plans to “shop it around” to other networks. It’s curtains for “Gene Simmons: Family Jewels” after seven seasons. A&E is ending the reality show about the KISS bassist, his longtime partner Shannon Tweed and their two kids. A&E renewed “The Glades” for a fourth season. TBS ordered a 10-episode second season of “Sullivan & Son.” The comedy stars Steve Byrne as a corporate attorney who leaves Manhattan to take over his parents’ Pittsburgh bar. “Tosh.0” was renewed for a 30-episode fifth season. Hosted by Daniel Tosh, it’s become Comedy Central’s highestrated series. Bravo renewed Kathy Griffin’s talk show. “Kathy” will start its second season in January. Animal Planet renewed “Call of the Wildman” for another season. More adventures of Ernie Brown Jr., “The Turtleman,” to air in 2013. Our People Make the Difference! CBS will do a 15th edition of “Big Brother” in summer 2013. ABC Family ordered more episodes of “Bunheads,” which will return this winter. The network renewed “Baby Daddy” and “Melissa & Joey” for THE KLBC BUZZ 23 FA L L TV PREVIEW Getting a new look can be frightening Who will give ‘Arrow’ a shot? Series aims at wider audience By Regina Phillips The KLBC Buzz Editor P “Arrow” 7 p.m. Oct. 10 (Wednesdays) The cw fall schedule Mondays Premieres Oct. 8 7 p.m. “90210” 8 p.m. “Gossip Girl” Tuesdays 7 p.m. “Hart of Dixie” (premiere Oct. 2) 8 p.m. “Emily Owens, M.D.” (debut Oct. 16) Wednesdays 7 p.m. “Arrow” (debut Oct. 10) 8 p.m. “Supernatural” (premiere Oct. 3) Thursdays Premieres Oct. 11 7 p.m. “The Vampire Diaries” 8 p.m. “Beauty and the Beast” Fridays 7 p.m. “America’s Next Top Model” 8 p.m. “Nikita” (premiere Oct. 19) 24 THE KLBC BUZZ CUTS • COLORS • PERMS • WAXING This series might be a little melodramatic for my taste. Then again, ABC’s “Once Upon a Time” is and I’ve stayed with it. I really like its female cast though (Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison and Lana Parrilla), and I don’t have a point of reference for this beauty and beast. Kristin Kreuk was Lana in “Smallville,” which I didn’t watch. Jay Ryan is from New Zealand and did more of his work in Australia. Oh well. I’d give it a chance if my DVR wasn’t overbooked in this time slot. icking up where I left off in the previous issue, The CW is rolling out three freshman series in October. There also will be one delayed start on NBC and two on ABC. Network synopsis: Billionaire playboy Oliver Queen was missing and presumed dead for five years after a violent shipwreck. Then he was discovered alive on a remote island in the Pacific. He’s welcomed home to Starling City by his mother, younger sister and best friend, but they sense Oliver has been changed by his ordeal on the island. While Oliver hides the truth about the man he’s become, he wants to make amends for his previous actions. And he secretly creates the persona of Arrow — a vigilante to right his family’s wrongs, fight society’s ills and restore Starling City to its former glory. The Buzz: Of course, the comic-book crowd is all over this. And it’s drawn a big stamp of approval. Then, the promotional poster looks like a “Magic Mike” act in a Robin Hood get-up (although with some serious scars). I’m sure that’s effective in capturing the attention of all who can be lured by six-pack abs and other bare muscle up top. Plus, it can dip into the Trust the ladies at U.S. Hair to help you with your new ‘do! 2508 W. Main St. • Durant (580) 920-2002 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Saturday Gift Certificates Available Roby’s “Emily Owens, M.D.” 9 p.m. Oct. 16 (Tuesdays) viewing public not necessarily interested in stuff like “90210” and “Gossip Girl.” I’ve read that Stephen Amell plays a character much different than the Green Arrow featured on “Smallville.” He doesn’t have superpowers. The vision for the series was modeled more after Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight.” The people who sculpted this series put a lot of thought into everything having a practical purpose, being rooted in reality. Not decked out in some elaborate costume, “the hood guy” is a man on a mission rather than a fantastical figure. I prefer it that way, and I’m surprised to say I’d like to see if the concepts are conveyed on the small screen. “Beauty and the Beast” 8 p.m. Oct. 11 (Thursdays) Network synopsis: Catherine “Cat” Chandler is a smart, no-nonsense homicide detective. But she’s haunted by the memory of witnessing, as a teen, her mother murdered by two gunmen. She would have been killed too if someone — or something — hadn’t saved her. Although she believed the terrifying figure was human, no one else did. Investigating a new case leads her to discover a military doctor reportedly killed a decade ago is alive. He’s had to conceal a monstrous alter-ego triggered by rage that transforms him into a beast unable to control his super-strength and heightened senses. The Buzz: I’m not the first to point out this Victor doesn’t look beastly at all. I remember the series from the ‘80s with Linda Hamilton and a lion-like creature in the drainage tunnel. The creative minds behind this series decided they (therefore an audience) could relate better to a character who’s alluring on the outside, beastly in a way not readily seen. Don’t we encounter in everyday life those people who look much better than what eventually comes out from the inside? Some ugliness just can’t be fixed. But this Vincent Keller was in medical school until 9/11 moved him to join the Army. In Afghanistan, he became part of a DNA-altering experiment to create super soldiers. That’s the way to set up a character to have real heart and be the love interest when also tacking on the Mr. Hyde side. Network synopsis: After graduating medical school, Emily Owens finally feels she is putting her geeky high-school days behind her and becoming an actual adult. She’s beginning an internship at Denver Memorial Hospital, where her med-school crush also is an intern, and she will be learning from a worldfamous cardiothoracic surgeon. But she soon discovers her high-school nemesis also is there and will be competing to impress the same mentor. The hospital starts to seem very much like high school — bullies, cliques and all. The Buzz: I did not have any interest in this show. Then, I watched the previews. The best comparison I can think of would be a hospital-based “Mean Girls.” It made me laugh unexpectedly. More like a chuckle, but still. Meryl Streep’s daughter, Mamie Gummer, is the titular character. Justin Hartley, who was the Green Arrow on “Smallville,” plays Emily’s fellow intern and crush. The show’s creator has worked as a writer and producer on series such as “90210,” “Gilmore Girls” and “Lipstick Jungle,” and she penned the screenplay for 2011’s “Something Borrowed.” I think it has potential. Fans of comedic dramas and those who can identify with the main character are more likely to enjoy it. The “clique” thing they’re doing? Reminded me my brother, who recently graduated from medical school, said it was funny how certain personality types gravitate toward particular fields of practice. Anyway, this just happens to be another instance in which my DVR already has other appointments. HALLMARK & FLOWERS Join us at Keepsake Ornament Debut only at Hallmark Gold Crown OCTOBER 6-7 Darth Vader Peekbuster $19.95 Sizzle or fizzle? “Chicago Fire” 9 p.m. Oct. 10 (Wednesdays) Network synopsis: For the team at Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and their actions make the difference between life and death. The pressure to perform on such a high level has a way of taking a personal toll, sometimes putting team members from the truck and the specially trained rescue squad at odds with each other. Despite any differences, this is an extended family, and when it’s “go time,” everyone inside Firehouse 51 knows no other way than to lay it all on the line for each other. The Buzz: This show hadn’t gotten the full barrage of coverage like earlier starters, so it’s hard to get a gauge. Critics’ reviews cover the spectrum. I’ve seen comments by firefighters who are excited about the show, but even many of those had to critique the realism of the fire scenes. Based on network trailers, I’d think the series will be relying heavily on action/ danger and a good-looking cast. But executive producer Dick Wolf (“Law & Order”) has insisted it will be a characterdriven show, rather than a “fire-of-theweek” deal, without putting any actor in a lead role. That reminds me of “Third Watch” (NBC, 1999-2002), which I thought was a good one. Still, it seems those at the forefront are Jesse Spencer (Dr. Chase on “House”) and Taylor Kinney (Mason Lockwood on “The Vampire Diaries”). The main paramedic team is a pair of females, played by Monica Raymund (“The Good Wife,” “Lie to Me”) and Lauren German (“Hawaii Five-O”). If it matters to ya’, the series’ creators previously worked together as writers of 2007 film “3:10 to Yuma.” I’ll tune in at least once. More than 100 new ornaments 2131 W. Main St., Durant • (580) 924-6777 Are you looking for a natural way to feel good, gain energy, build muscle & lose weight? WE’LL TELL YOU HOW! Give Kelly a Call! (580) 920-5935 [email protected] THE KLBC BUZZ 25 Two series gone country “Nashville” 9 p.m. Oct. 10 (Wednesdays) Network synopsis: Rayna Jaymes is a country-music icon, one of the industry’s top female vocalists for two decades. When her latest album suffers lackluster sales, the record label she helped build gives her an ultimatum. Rayna must open tour concerts for Juliette Barnes, a young crossover singer who’s the hottest act around and lighting up the charts. While Rayna struggles to reinvent herself, there’s also her strained relationship with her powerful businessman father, her husband’s political aspirations and an ever-present past love. Juliette is calculating, with an insatiable appetite for fame, and she’ll do whatever it takes to leave her hardknocks past behind. The Buzz: This is virtually a televised version of how I’ve imagined the business side of music to be, sort of like “Country Strong” was on the big screen. But most of the particular dramatic circumstances will be different and aplenty. Connie Britton is Rayna Jaymes. So, take into account ABC’s other delayedstart newbie, “Malibu Country,” and the network has a “ginger hair, country music” theme going on here. Britton was in the “Friday Night Lights” movie and TV show, and starred on the first season of FX’s “American Horror Story.” Hayden Panettiere, a blondie, is Juliette Barnes. Her previous seriestelevision experience was on “Heroes” (2006-10). I remember her best as the little girl who knew a whole lot about football in 2000’s “Remember the Titans.” And I don’t care how much she’s grown up since then, in the first few short trailers, I wanted somebody to bust her bratty butt. (That’s using nice “B” words.) If not for a clip that gave a glimpse of why she might act that way, I’m pretty certain I wouldn’t put up with her. Everyone is doing their own singing — original songs (from award-winning musicians such as T-Bone Burnett and Elvis Costello) and covers of some popular tunes. That’s respectable. And another favorable fact, as far as 26 THE KLBC BUZZ I’m concerned: The pilot was written by Callie Khouri, who won an Oscar for her “Thelma & Louise” (1991) screenplay. Other such credits include “Something to Talk About” (1995) and “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood” (2002, based on novels). “Malibu Country” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 (Fridays) Network synopsis: A woman’s world is turned upside-down when she discovers her country-music star husband has a cheatin’ heart. Reba moves her kids from Nashville to Malibu — into the last remaining asset they have, her husband’s former love nest. She brings along her sharptongued, Southern mother as she tries to reignite the singing career she put on hold to raise a family. The Buzz: This appears quite reminiscent of “Reba.” No surprise. It is, after all, still Reba playing a Reba. I can’t really say that’s a bad thing. The redhead is beloved. And people continue to watch her former show in syndication. I didn’t recall hearing or reading that Lily Tomlin would be in this. That woman always has made me laugh. Here, she’ll be playing Reba’s mom, a character also using her actual first name. There’s a cool consequence of casting Tomlin too. Since she is pals with Carol Burnett, the show-runners are creating a role for Burnett, per her request. She could be coming on as the mother of Reba’s neighbor. And because the actress playing that girl next door, Sara Rue, recently surprised everyone with a pregnancy announcement, the writers have been extra busy incorporating all that into the story lines. The creator credit is given to Dave Stewart — the non-Annie Lennox half of Eurythmics. I was surprised, but there isn’t much that man hasn’t done in music throughout the past 40 years. Plus, he’s directed a movie, co-created a couple of comic books and co-authored a book about creativity in business. That’s likely more information than any Buzz readers needed to know. I didn’t distribute a survey throughout Texoma, but I’d venture to guess nobody needs my recommendation to tune in for Reba. Kiamichi Technology Centers Breakthrough to your potential! 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Less than a year later, Dusty and Teddy are heard on the weekday afternoon show carried on a multi-station radio network that includes KSEO 750 AM in Durant. Dvoracek and Lehman’s big break into the broadcasting business came last November. Lehman told The KLBC Buzz, “My wife, Erin, worked out in the same gym as Randy Lafoone (co-owner of KREF radio in Norman). She mentioned that we would like to sit down and meet with him. He was kind enough to meet with us. He actually told us he didn’t have any room to hire us on and was full. We talked to him for a while, and he said, ‘Why don’t you guys jump on (the radio) DURANT LUMBER HARD HAT AWARD sports Dusty Dvoracek Teddy Lehman PHOTO BY SHARLEE ROTHER PHOTOGRAPHY/COURTESY OF KREF RADIO Dusty Dvoracek (left) and Teddy Lehman host “The Rush” sports talk show, which can be heard locally 3-6 p.m. weekdays on Texoma Talk, KSEO 750 AM. 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In addition to hosting “The Rush,” they have been tabbed to help with the Oklahoma Sooner football radio broadcasts. Dusty and Teddy provide commentary during the OU football preand post-game shows, and during the game from the sidelines. That’s something these two die-hard, crimson-and-creamblooded former players are relishing. “I’ve become what I used to despise,” Dvoracek laughed. “This is a necessary evil. This is how fans have their connection with their programs, players and coaches. We’ve been received very well at OU. We sat down with coach [Bob] Stoops when we got this gig and told him what we were doing. He was extremely receptive to us. He has kind of just opened the door and let us have some access — not total access.” Lehman said, “It is definitely different interviewing your old coach instead of just going down to talk with him, guy to guy.” He said it is sometimes hard to be on the sidelines during the heat of the action. “It’s exciting to be down there with the guys and with the coaching staff. To be back on the field and to be close to the game makes you want to play for sure. I’ll let the young boys play. It’s a young man’s game.” It wasn’t that long ago that Dusty and Teddy were the “young boys.” They weren’t your average, run-of-themill players. Dvoracek was a two-time consensus all-Big 12 defensive lineman before playing with the Chicago Bears. He started 12 games during the Bears’ 2006 season. Lehman’s accolades included being a two-time All-American linebacker for the Sooners and being selected as the 2003 Butkus Award winner as the nation’s best college linebacker. He spent six years in the NFL and started all 16 games in two of those seasons during his stints at Detroit and Buffalo. The high-speed collision sport of pro football claimed Dusty and Teddy before they would have liked. Lehman knew when it was time to hang it up. “I had some injuries here and there, and was nagged by some stuff. It was hard to get back on the field. I’m happy with it. Being done now is different. I’ll always want to play football, but you have got to know when to let it go when your body can’t handle it anymore. It’s a brutal sport. I was lucky to play as long as I did.” Dvoracek left especially battered. “My body is beat up. I’ve had five surgeries in five years. I just couldn’t take any more. I was beat up and banged out, and I needed something else.” So the move into radio was a welcome transition. Both like their new job so much that they are considering working in the media as a career. Dvoracek described himself as a “sports junkie.” “I have been one since I was a kid. I think I know sports pretty well, so I love to talk about them. I figured, if I ever get paid to talk about sports since I do it all the time, that would be awesome. If they’ll have me and the people like what they are hearing, I think I’m here to stay. I can’t imagine doing anything else.” Lehman also considers sticking with sports broadcasting an option. “I think so. It’s going so good. I know it’s not going to be this meteoric of a rise for so long. In the beginning, you’re going to be moving up the ladder pretty quickly. As long as things keep going good, I’d like to do it.” Both are aware what they say on the radio is being heard by plenty of listeners on the Internet and in several states. “When we first got on the network, it was scary,” Lehman said. “Before, we were on just in Norman. There were people listening. Then, when we went on the network, it was, ‘OK, here we go statewide.’” “It’s been really cool,“ Dvoracek said. ”The network just came up and it’s been very, very, very rewarding for us, for our station, and for Teddy and me. It’s cool. But you realize, when you say something dumb, you just said it to the entire state of Oklahoma.” “The Rush,” as expected, has an Oklahoma Sooner slant. Dvoracek and Lehman are using their past sports experiences and contacts to help bolster the show’s content. Guests have included former Sooners Gerald McCoy and Sam Bradford, who now are NFL players. “The great thing is that we are explayers and we have so many contacts in the NFL. We have the media as well as players,” Dvoracek said. “It brings an aspect to the state of Oklahoma that nobody has, and it sets us apart from anybody else.” It’s obvious while listening to Dusty and Teddy that they have talked sports before, and it plays out that way on the radio. “He’s a friend and a teammate and someone you are comfortable with,” Lehman said of Dvoracek. “We have our arguments and disputes. But at the end of the day, we’re still friends and we enjoy it. We joke with each other. It’s the same thing we always did before — talking about sports and football — and now we are doing it on the air.” Dvoracek described Lehman as a straight shooter and honest as he can be. “I couldn’t imagine doing it with anyone else.” Dvoracek and Lehman would rather still be playing football. But they feel fortunate to be able to stay close to the game and especially their passion, Oklahoma University. Both said playing football at OU was the high watermark of their athletic endeavors. They were especially blown away when their images were included in a video that played on the scoreboard prior to the Sooners football home-opener this season. “It was such an honor that Teddy and I got to be a part of that. Got the goose bumps and my hairs were standing up on my arms. I was all jacked up. If someone had handed me a helmet, even though I’m about 60 pounds lighter than I used to be, I would have sprinted out there and tried to give ’em all I had.” Lehman summed up their good fortune succinctly. “It’s not very often you get to go to work and talk sports with your best friend.” “The Rush” with Dusty Dvoracek and Teddy Lehman can be heard locally 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday on Texoma Talk, KSEO 750 AM. THE KLBC BUZZ 29 texoma talk News affecting the area By Scott Corbin KLBC 106.3 FM News Director Assistant District Attorney Greg Jenkins told reporters he offered a plea deal to Mitchell Craver in the firstdegree murder of Alan Oliver. Craver reportedly told police he stabbed Oliver with his own knife during a scuffle at the home they shared in east Atoka, then drove Oliver’s van to a field near the high-school football field, setting it and the dead man’s body ablaze. Oliver reportedly told the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent interviewing him that he’d accept any punishment other than death. Southeast Oklahoma Carissa Mason takes us all the way to Ireland voters will decide several races in November. State Representative District 21 now takes up less of Bryan County because of population growth. Eastern county voters are now part of District 19, which includes all of Choctaw and Pushmataha counties and eastern Atoka County. Dustin Roberts faces a challenge for re-election from Durant Mayor Jerry Tomlinson. We asked Roberts what he considered to be his top achievement representing the county. He and state Sen. Josh Brecheen and other lake-area legislators worked together to establish a new system for blue-green algae advisories in Oklahoma waters. Tomlinson said he felt he could be a stronger advocate for the area’s water resources, listing Blue River and the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer as special concerns. Need a ride? The next step Snap a photo with The KLBC BUZZ & send it to us! 30 THE KLBC BUZZ in the public transit system from the Texoma Area Paratransit System and the Southern Oklahoma Rural Transportation System is now available. The first stage — the Storm Route — brought Southeastern Oklahoma State University students from Sherman/ Denison to the Durant campus. A few weeks later, the service became available to the general public. This Red River Route begins at the TAPS Park & Ride lot in Sherman and stops at the Denison lot before heading to Choctaw Casino Resort. From there, SORTS shuttles take riders to their Durant destinations. Rides cost only $1 each way, or monthly passes can be purchased for $20. Schedules are available at www.goredriver.com. West Nile virus had yet to slow in Oklahoma as fall approached. Total cases confirmed in the state climbed to 142, according to the health department’s updated Sept. 18. That’s almost half the total number of cases reported since the mosquito-borne disease became known in the United States in 2002. Eight have died from the disease or complications thereof this year, compared to 21 total from 2002-11. Oklahoman Kevin Washburn has been nominated by President Barack Obama to head the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby gave the formal introduction before a Senate committee. Washburn would be the second Chickasaw to hold the assistant cabinet secretary position. The first was Neal McCaleb (2001-03). Durant police arrested a young man they believe responsible for several auto burglaries and at least 10 destroyed vehicle windows. In the process, more serious allegations were filed, including first-degree rape. Sean Wyatt was identified as the person using a stolen debit card twice at an ATM machine. A search of his apartment turned up several items reported stolen the previous few weeks, as well as BB guns. The 20year-old admitted to breaking into the vehicles and shooting out at least 10 car windows, according to affidavits filed in the case. During the investigation, officers confiscated Wyatt’s personal cell phone, discovering photos of a 13-year-old girl in various states of undress and text messages of a sexual nature. An Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation agent interviewed her and she reportedly told of several encounters with Wyatt throughout the previous 12 months or longer. A Durant man was hurt in an all-terrain vehicle mishap in Choctaw County. Bradley Northcutt was a passenger on the four-wheeler with James Shannon Dry as they chased coyotes in a pasture north of Soper. The ATV struck a pole in the pasture and rolled, throwing both men. Northcutt was in critical condition at Parkland Hospital in Dallas with a head injury, although he has been making progress, according to family and friends. Multiple fundraisers have been conducted since the accident, and a benefit account is set up at Shamrock Bank. Mike Goodman will head the new organization tasked with administering revenue from the new quarter-cent sales tax approved by Bryan County voters earlier this year. Other officers also were sworn in for the Fire Service Board. Monthly meetings will start the first Monday of October to discuss distribution of funds for operation of fire departments throughout the county. The first distributions from the Oklahoma Tax Commission won’t be available until December, with taxes going up Oct. 1 on retail sales throughout Bryan County. Since a larger animal shelter was built in Tishomingo a few years ago, the city began extending the time a dog or cat was kept. But it was an informal change. It’s still on the books that, after three days, the animals are to be euthanized. A call from a locally-based celebrity was enough to give shelter residents at least a short guaranteed reprieve. City Manager Jack Yates said, after Miranda Lambert called his office, he asked the shelter manager to wait until after the city council took a look at the policy. News media learned of the change when Lambert sent a message on her Twitter account. The council meeting turned a bit lively when Lambert’s parents — who head her Mutt Nation charity — attended, followed by her husband, the equally fame-endowed Blake Shelton. According to a report in the Johnston County Capital Democrat, Shelton dressed down a council woman, calling her statements a “load of crap.” Lambert and Shelton live outside Tishomingo, near the national wildlife refuge named for the city. They have conducted local events in support of the animal shelter. By the way, it all turned out fine, since rumors of policy change were just that. Most animals judged to be adoptable often have extended stays before they find a permanent home and will continue to do so. Lambert helps find homes for the local mutts by featuring them on her social network feeds, including links to animals on petfinder.com. Congress voted to allow pumping of water from Lake Texoma to resume. It was halted in 2009 after detection of zebra mussels to avoid violating federal restrictions against interstate transport of dangerous species, cutting water supplies for regional districts. Despite the authorization, at last report, pumps at the big station between Grandpappy Point and Eisenhower Marina had yet to kick on. Officials with the North Texas Municipal Water District continue to check the science and precautions they’ve been advised will keep the zebra mussels that have invaded Texoma from infesting other North Texas lakes through its use. 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Reynolds, who turns 36 Oct. 23, and Lively, 25, met while co-starring in 2011’s “Green Lantern.” Reynolds had a five-year relationship with singer Alanis Morissette before breaking off their engagement in 2007 and soon started dating actress Scarlett Johansson. They were married in September 2008 but filed for divorce in December 2010. Lively has dated several actors — childhood friend Kelly Blatz, “Gossip Girl” castmate Penn Badgley and Leonardo DiCaprio. Annie Lennox exchanged vows Sept. 15 with Mitch Besser. Both 57, the singer and Harvard-educated gynecologist reportedly met in 2009 through his charity for which she raises funds. The American doc founded mothers2mothers, based in Africa and focused on reducing mother-to-child HIV transmission. Lennox’s daughters from her second marriage — 22-year-old Lola and 19-year-old model Tali — were her bridesmaids. Cobie Smulders, who plays Robin on “How I Met Your Mother,” married for real Sept. 8. The 30-year-old actress and “Saturday Night Live” cast member Taran Killam, 30, dated several years before getting engaged in January 2009. Their daughter, Shaelyn Cado Killam, was born in May 2009. Jesse Williams (Dr. Jackson Avery on “Grey’s Anatomy”) got married Sept. 1 to real-estate broker Aryn Drake-Lee. The 31-year-old actor and his 32-year-old bride have been together more than five years. They met while he was teaching high school. Shawn Ashmore, aka Iceman in the “XMen” movies, exchanged vows July 27 32 THE KLBC BUZZ And CelebRelations diaper pails with film executive Dana Renee Wasdin. They met on the set of 2010 film “Frozen” in which he starred and she served as assistant director. The actor turns 33 Oct. 7. Chris O’Dowd — the police officer who wooed Kristen Wiig’s character in “Bridesmaids” — and British TV presenter Dawn Porter tied the knot Aug. 26. The actor, whose 33rd birthday is Oct. 9, and Porter, 33, met at her 30th birthday party in January 2009. They were engaged during Christmas holiday 2011. O’Dowd announced their nuptials via Twitter with a photo of them dressed in matching full-body sweatsuits. Later, he decided to “boast” with a pic of his new bride in lingerie and a fur-trimmed robe. It was deleted. She wrote: “That wasn’t the wedding photo I was planning to release. #husbands!!!!” Former “Martin” and “Everybody Hates Chris” star Tichina Arnold wed St. Johns men’s basketball assistant coach Rico Hines Aug. 18 in Honolulu. Arnold has a daughter, 8-year-old Alijah Kai, with music producer Carvin Haggins. The 43-year-old actress currently appears on TV Land’s “Happily Divorced” with Fran Drescher. “Big Brother” love birds Rachel Reilly and Brendon Villegas exchanged vows Sept. 8 after the bride arrived via helicopter for the ceremony atop the AT&T Center in downtown Los Angeles. It reportedly will be aired in December on WE tv’s “My Fair Wedding.” Reilly, who turns 28 Oct. 16, and Villegas, 32, met while filming “Big Brother 12” in summer 2010. They returned for the show’s 13th installment, which Reilly won. They competed together on this year’s cycle of “The Amazing Race” and placed third. Amy Poehler and Will Arnett have separated after nine years of marriage. The 41-year-old “Parks and Recreation” actress and 42-year-old “Up All Night” actor began dating in 2000. They appeared together in quite a few TV and film projects, such as “Parks and Recreation,” “Arrested Development,” “Blades of Glory,” “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Monsters vs. Aliens.” They have two sons — Archibald William Emerson, who turns 4 Oct. 25, and Abel James, 2. Arnett was married 1994-95 to actress Penelope Ann Miller. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Paul Nassif, 50, filed for divorce Aug. 28 from “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” cast member Adrienne Maloof, 51. They have three sons —Gavin, 9, and twins Christian and Collin, 6. Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger proposed to singer Avril Lavigne Aug. 8 with a 14-carat diamond ring. The singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer started working with Lavigne in early 2012 on her new album and few knew their relationship had “blossomed” during the collaboration. Kroeger will be 38 Nov. 15; Lavigne, 28 on Sept. 27. It’ll be his first marriage. Lavigne had a three-year marriage (2006-09) to Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley, then dated reality-TV’s Brody Jenner almost two years. They reportedly split in January. Kate Bosworth is engaged to Michael Polish, who directed her in upcoming film “Big Sur” about author Jack Kerouac’s three brief trips to a cabin on the Northern California coast. The 29-year-old actress and the writer/director, who’s turning 42 Oct. 20, first were spotted together at an August 2011 Coldplay concert. Toronto Maple Leafs’ captain Dion Phaneuf successfully proposed over Labor Day weekend to Elisha Cuthbert, who stars as Alex Kerkovich on ABC’s “Happy Endings.” The 27-year-old hockey defenseman and the actress, who’ll be 30 Nov. 30, have been together since May 2008. Cuthbert previously dated hockey player Sean Avery, who was suspended by the National Hockey League in late 2008 and waived by the Dallas Stars after referring to Cuthbert as his “sloppy seconds” in comments to reporters preceding a game against Phaneuf’s team. Cuthbert had a long-running role on “24” as Kim Bauer, daughter of star Keifer Sutherland’s character. American figure skater Michelle Kwan is engaged to Clay Powell, strategic planning director on the White House National Security staff. Kwan, 32, and Powell, 30, met in April 2011. Kwan has nine U.S. national figure-skating championships, five world championships and two Olympic medals to her credit. She was appointed in June by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the Council to Empower Women and Girls Through Sports, and works in the State Department as a U.S. public diplomacy envoy. Pell is a judge advocate and lieutenant in the U.S. Coast Guard. His grandfather, the late Rhode Island Sen. Claiborne Pell, helped create Pell Grants for colleges. “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann Inaba is no longer engaged. Her rep told People that Inaba and Jesse Sloan decided in early summer to break it off but have remained friends. Sloan, an accountant, proposed in March 2011 while Inaba was a guest on “Live! With Regis and Kelly.” They met through eHarmony. Emily Robison gave birth Sept. 4 to daughter Violet Isabel Strayer, who weighed 8.5 pounds. The 40-year-old Dixie Chicks and Court Yard Hounds singer/musician has three other kids — Charles Augustus (aka Gus), who’ll be 10 Nov. 11, and 7-year-old twins Juliana Tex and Henry Benjamin — with ex-husband Charlie Robison. Violet is the first for her and boyfriend Martin Strayer. Nick and Vanessa Lachey welcomed a son Sept. 12. Camden John weighed 8 pounds, 9 ounces, and measured 21 inches long. The 38-year-old 98 Degrees singer and 31-year-old “Wipeout” — who celebrate their birthdays the same day, Nov. 9 — started dating after she appeared in his 2006 “What’s Left of Me” video. They exchanged vows in July 2011. Virtual baby factory Tori Spelling gave birth Aug. 30 to son Finn Davey McDermott. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 20 inches long. His middle name is the same as his mom’s, which honors her paternal grandfather. The 39-year-old “Craft Wars” host has three other children with her husband of six years, Dean McDermott. Liam Aaron is 5, Stella Doreen is 4 and Hattie Margaret’s first birthday is Oct. 10. McDermott has a son from his 12-year marriage to Canadian TV personality Mary Jo Eustace. Jack turns 14 in October. Vampire babies! Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, who co-star on HBO’s “True Blood” as Sookie and Bill, welcomed twins Sept. 11. The 30-year-old actress and Moyer, whose 43rd birthday is Oct. 11, have been dating since shooting the series’ first episode in 2007. They were married in August 2010. Moyer has two children — son Billy, 12, and daughter Lilac, 10 — from previous relationships. Jackson James, 3. Their mother is Siri Pinter, a food blogger. Daly, 39, now hosts his own late-night show and NBC singing competition “The Voice.” Anna Faris became a mom Aug. 25, when son Jack came much earlier than the fall due date. The 35-year-old actress and 33-year-old “Parks and Recreation” actor Chris Pratt met in 2007 on the set of “Take Me Home Tonight” and got married in July 2009. Reality-TV couple Bill and Giuliana Rancic welcomed their first child Aug. 29 in Denver. Son Edward Duke weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, when delivered via gestational surrogate. Giuliana struggled with infertility, miscarriage and breast cancer. The 37-year-old “E! News” coanchor and 41-year-old entrepreneur met after he won the first season of “The Apprentice.” They got engaged in December 2006 and married Sept. 1, 2007. Good Charlotte guitarist/keyboardist Billy Martin’s wife gave birth Sept. 14 to son Zander Jace. Martin, 31, and Linzi were together eight years before getting married in March 2008. Their oldest boy, Dreavyn Kingslee, was born Jan. 26, 2009. That year, Billy’s children’s book, “Damious McDreary: A Boy and His Bat,” was published. Almost a week after the new baby was born, dad started an Australian tour with his band. Melissa Joan Hart gave birth Sept. 18 to son Tucker, who weighed 8 pounds, 5 ounces. The 36-year-old “Melissa & Joey” star and singer/musician Mark Wilkerson have been married since July 2003 and have two other sons — Mason, who’ll be 7 in January, and Braydon, 4. Hart got her break with “Clarissa Explains It All” and continued her television success with “Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.” Wilkerson fronts alt-rock band Course of Nature, but he also cowrote Daughtry hit “It’s Not Over.” “Unforgettable” actress Daya Vaidya (Nina) gave birth July 25 to identical twin sons. Jai Blue weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 19.5 inches long. Dev Eshaan weighed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19 inches long. The 39-year-old actress and husband Don Wallace also have a 3-year-old daughter, Leela Grace. Kelly Stables, who plays Eden on TV Land’s “The Exes,” gave birth Sept. 7 to son Kendrick Kurt Patino. The 34-yearold actress has been married to Kurt Patino, a manager, since March 2005. (They’ll need a few more “K” names to keep up with the Kardashians.) Carson Daly — who hosted MTV’s “TRL” 1998-2002 — became a dad again the same day MTV was putting on its annual video awards show. Daughter Etta Jones Daly weighed 8 pounds. She joins big brother “Jersey Shore” star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi gave birth Aug. 26 to son Lorenzo Dominic, who weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces. Polizzi, who’ll be 25 in November, and new dad Jionni LaValle announced their engagement early this year when they confirmed the pregnancy. “MasterChef” judge Graham Elliot and wife Allie welcomed Jedediah Lindsay Bowles Aug. 25. He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces. He joins big brothers Conrad, who’ll be 2 soon, and 5-year-old Mylo, who is Elliot’s from a previous marriage. The 35-year-old chef (whose actual last name is Bowles) said the baby’s names come from his maternal and paternal grandfathers. Victoria’s Secret “Angel” Adriana Lima gave birth Sept. 12 to daughter Sienna. The 31-year-old Brazilian model and former National Basketball Association player Marko Jaric, who turns 34 Oct. 12, were married Valentine’s Day 2009. They have another daughter, Valentina, whose third birthday will be Nov. 15. Levi Johnston — father of Bristol Palin’s son, Tripp — has another offspring. Girlfriend Sunny Oglesby gave birth Sept. 12 to daughter Breeze Beretta, who weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces. Eli Young Band bassist Jon Jones is going to be a dad around Christmas to a son. The 32-year-old musician and college sweetheart Sarah, 29, have been married since January 2011. The band — which formed while members attended the University of North Texas — will come off the road Oct. 27, then get into the studio to record another album. THE KLBC BUZZ 33 lighter side takes all kinds to make world go ‘round By Michelle Pierce Hello Kitty luggage? A stowaway made it from China to Los Angeles. While that’s not entirely unusual, consider this stowaway was a cat. The 5-month-old kitten was found inside a storage container, and it couldn’t see, walk or make any sounds. It had traveled the entire three-week voyage without food or water. They rushed the kitten to a veterinarian. Since then, the kitten, named Ni Hao, has thrived. It’s only sign of trauma is a lingering limp from muscle atrophy. Ni Hao has been adopted by a Los Angeles family. The Buzz Stinger: Whereas my cat yowls like he’s dying if he goes without food for three hours. Trick or treat! Police in Oregon apprehended a burglar in a very simple way. They got a call about a burglary in progress. The caller claimed to have heard breaking glass and seen somebody crawling in through a back window. Officers arrived and circled the building. Then, they rang the doorbell. The burglar ran to the back window but saw he was surrounded by police. So he went back to the front door and surrendered. He was charged with first-degree burglary and first-degree criminal mischief. The Buzz Stinger: “Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” “Police.” “Police who?” “Police open the door and come out with your hands up!” Old-school bartering A convenience-store clerk in South Carolina has lost his job and been arrested after trading ice cream for illegal narcotics. Store cameras caught him accepting the drugs as payment for $34 worth of ice cream. This is not the first time he’s done this, apparently. Deputies said he’d committed a similar offense at a different convenience store. He was released from jail on a $2,000 bond. Officers later arrested the man 34 THE KLBC BUZZ who exchanged the drugs for ice cream. The Buzz Stinger: So you’re saying I shouldn’t try to buy my groceries with Sudafed tablets? Those weren’t food stamps A man in New York has been arrested for trying to use counterfeit bills at an amusement park, but he tried to dispose of the bills in a rather odd way. He’d paid for some french fries with a $50 bill, but the clerk realized it was a fake and called security. While the man was being dragged away, he stuffed five other bills in his mouth and attempted to eat them. Alas, his efforts were in vain, and he was arrested. He claimed he’d been paid with the money for a construction job. The Buzz Stinger: So whose job is it to collect the evidence if he had, in fact, succeeded in eating it? Caught by fish tale A man in Austin is in big trouble after bragging about a big catch on a fishing forum. He posted that he’d “put around 40 fish in the boat with 22 keepers,” and included photos of 15 large-mouth bass on the back of his boat. The problem? That’s three times the legal limit. Other fisherman warned him he was going to get in trouble, but he ignored them. He claimed he deserved to take that many since he normally throws them back, and he had family in town for a fish fry. However, the county game warden found out what he’d done, thanks to other fishermen notifying the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The game warden said the man faces a fine of as much as $500 per fish. The Buzz Stinger: Dude, it would’ve been cheaper just to go to Red Lobster. Rockin’ the clink A New Hampshire woman might have set her own kind of record after getting arrested four times in 26 hours. At first, they just issued her a warning for blasting loud music (particularly AC/DC’s “Highway to Hell”). An hour later, the music was still going, so they came back and arrested her. Five hours later, she was arrested again. She was released after that, but she was arrested again just before dawn for, once again, loud music. Police took her into custody the fourth time when she threw a frying pan at her nephew after he tried to take some of his things out of her house. A judge recommended that she start using headphones. The Buzz Stinger: Things would’ve been totally fine if she’d been playing the Rolling Stones. Sweet hunt An 8-year-old boy from Illinois gets the “heartwarming story of the month” award. When he found out his 2-yearold neighbor had leukemia, he wanted to do whatever he could to help. Then, a local bank conducted a scavenger hunt with a grand prize of $1,000. The boy and his mother went around collecting the 20 clues for the hunt and ended up being the first team to turn them in, winning the grand prize. What did he do with his $1,000? He gave it — all of it —to his neighbor’s parents misheard lyrics for her chemotherapy. And that’s not all. A local charity found out about the gift and matched it, and a man from Canada even sent $100 to help. The Buzz Stinger: And what did you do this week? Automobile sacrifice Let’s be honest. How many of us would wreck our car (a very expensive car) without thinking twice? One Canadian Hummer driver did just that. He’d just dropped off his girlfriend at the mall and was waiting at an intersection when he saw four kids crossing. He also saw that another driver was coming up quickly and not paying attention, probably because that other driver was on a cell phone. Rather than let the kids get hit, the Hummer driver moved forward into the intersection and blocked the other car. None of the kids were hurt, and the Hummer driver wasn’t seriously injured (except for a loose tooth). The other driver was charged with dangerous driving. The Buzz Stinger: This story would have a less pleasant ending if the guy had been driving a Geo Metro. We’ve all belted out the wrong words to popular songs. If you haven’t, you just don’t know it yet. Often, knowing the title would help a lot. For example, as a kid, I would get down with my bad self and The Eagles, prophetically and emphatically twanging, “There’s gonna be a party tonight!” That was “Heartache Tonight.” I recently discovered a few websites where people post their own such mistakes. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” Queen Misheard lyric: “The algebra has a devil for a sidekick. Eeeeeee.” Actual: “Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me.” “Ticket to Ride,” The Beatles Misheard: “She’s got a chicken to fry and she won’t share.” Actual: “She’s got a ticket to ride and she don’t care.” “You Oughta Know,” Alanis Morissette Misheard lyric: “It’s not fair to deny me of the cross-eyed bear that you gave to me.” Actual: “It’s not fair to deny me of the cross I bear that you gave to me.” “When You Were Young,” The Killers Misheard: “He doesn’t look a thing like Cheese Nips.” Actual: “He doesn’t look a thing like Jesus.” “Message in a Bottle,” The Police Misheard lyric: “A year has passed since I broke my nose.” Actual: “A year has passed since I wrote my note.” “Holla Back Girl,” Gwen Stefani Misheard: “Ain’t no Harley fat girl.” Actual: “Ain’t no holler back girl.” “Bed of Roses,” Bon Jovi Misheard: “I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghostes.” Actual: “I want to be just as close as the Holy Ghost is.” “What’s My Age Again?” blink-182 Misheard: “My friends say I should act my age. Where’s my Asian friend?” Actual: “My friends say I should act my age. What’s my age again?” “Purple Haze,” Jimi Hendrix Misheard: “Excuse me while I kiss this guy.” Actual: “Excuse me while I kiss the sky.” “Apologize,” OneRepublic Misheard: “It’s too late to order fries.” Actual: “It’s too late to apologize.” “Stayin’ Alive,” The Bee Gees Misheard: “Steak and a knife, steak and a knife.” Actual: “Stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive.” “Shake It Up,” The Cars Misheard: “Don’t let nobody pick your bum.” Actual: “Don’t let nobody pick your fun.” “Two Tickets to Paradise,” Eddie Money Misheard: “I’ve got two chickens in fried rice.” Actual: “I’ve got two tickets to paradise.” “Get Off of My Cloud,” The Rolling Stones Misheard: “Hey, you! Get off of my plow.” Actual: “Hey, you! Get off of my cloud.” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” AC/DC Misheard: “She was a fax machine; she kept her modem clean.” Actual: “She was a fast machine; she kept her motor clean.” “Beast of Burden,” The Rolling Stones Misheard: “I’ll never leave your pizza burnin’.” and “I’ll never be your big suburban.” Actual: “I’ll never be your beast of burden.” “Smoke on the Water,” Deep Purple Misheard: “Slow-motion Walter, the fire-engine guy.” Actual: “Smoke on the water, fire in the sky.” “We Built This City,” Starship Misheard: “We built this city on logs and coal.” Actual: “We built this city on rock and roll.” “Abracadabra,” Steve Miller Band Misheard: “Abra abra cadabra. I wanna freak out and stab ya’.” Actual: “Abra abra cadabra. I wanna reach out and grab ya’.” “Poison,” Alice Cooper Misheard: “I want to love you but your hips are a little bit pointed.” Actual: “I want to love you but your lips are venomous poison.” “Bad Moon Rising,” Creedence Clearwater Revival Misheard: “There’s a bathroom on the right.” Actual: “There’s a bad moon on the rise.” “Centerfold,” J. Geils Band Misheard: “My anus is the center hole.” Actual: “My angel is a centerfold.” THE KLBC BUZZ 35 36 THE KLBC BUZZ
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