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I watch the Howard Stern show nightly. From 11-12 EST on E! in case you didn't know. Unfortunately I only get to hear the radio show live when I'm driving home from DC on Monday mornings. Anyway, I came across this journal entry from an intern of Stern's. It describes what goes on during commercial breaks at the show. I'm pretty sure if you don't know anything about the crew of the show you won't give a shit. But I was interested.

The Commercial Break Part 1

Good Eats

You guys ever seen a show on the Food Network called Good Eats? Yeah, it's a cooking show, but its also a lot like Mr. Wizard or Bill Nye. While telling you "how" to prepare dishes, it also explains some basic science of the cooking process, and provides supplemental history and scientific information on the ingredients. The host, Alton Brown, isn't a guy I'd hang out with long at a BBQ, but he's amusing and articulate enough to suite for a half hour show.

Here's a recipe from this evenings show, "Going Bananas":

Fried Plantains

2 cups water
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra for seasoning
1 1/2 cups vegetable or canola oil
2 green plantains

Video for Your Pleasure

Must see video! Enjoy. SFW

Believe it or not, I'm walking on air. . .

Anyone remember this show? It's the Greatest American Hero.

It ran for three seasons beginning in 1981. I remember when I was a kid, this show ranked up their with The Dukes of Hazard. I've recently had the opportunity to watch many of the episodes, and man, what a breath of fresh air!! I had totally forgotten the plot (or it is, quite likely, that I never actually knew the premise: I was three in its first season). Hell, in the first episode you have space aliens, dead FBI Agents, a classroom of juvenile delinquents, and a MAGIC SUIT!! They dont make'em like that anymore. Anyhoo, i've really enjoyed watching the episodes and it's a terrific, entertaining look into the heart of the early eighties. Plus Connie Seleca is freakin' HOT.