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We Now Conclude Our Broadcast Day

I've been having a blast digging through the dozens of videos on YouTube depicting TV sign-off messages throughout the years, back before most stations broadcasted on a 24-hour programming schedule.

It's interesting to see how many there are from the mid-1980s, presumably when adoption of VHS players took off.

WCBS, New York, NY (1960s)
WKYC, Cleveland, OH (1976)
CHCH, Hamilton, ON (1979)
WJZ, Baltimore, MD (1981)
WUAB, Cleveland, OH (1981)
WCBS, New York, NY (1981)
KOAP, Oregon (1981)

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In-N-Out Burger Eating Contest

The best thing about an In-N-Out Burger eating contest at MTV?

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Least Appetizing Item on the Menu

There is no reason, ever, to name an entree the "Executive Hot Sandwich." No matter how tasty it sounds.

EXECUTIVE HOT SANDWICH 12.75
Roasted turkey. avocado and sauteed mushrooms on sourdough laced with bubbling bechamel and hollandaise served open-faced.

Captured via iPhone at Bizou in Santa Monica.

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I Met Pee Wee Herman

One of the cool things about working for the corporate overlords at MTV is that I get to do interesting work-related stuff every once in a while. The other night I went to Spike TV's first annual (keep your fingers crossed) Guys Choice awards...and I met Pee-wee!

He was making his first public appearance in 15 years and, even though he seemed a bit shy backstage, that didn't stop me from walking right up to him and shaking his hand. Making my childhood heroes uncomfortable -- that's just how I roll.

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The Bad Guy on 24 at the Greek Festival

I was going to say hello, but to perfectly honest, I was kind of scared.

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Hollywood on Fire

A brush fire rages in Dark Canyon in the Hollywood Hills, just minutes away from the iFilm office. Wouldn't it be cool if the Hollywood sign burned down?

UPDATE: NBC4.tv is soliciting photographs from locals.

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