Peter David's Blog, page 127

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The Operation

Originally published July 22, 1994, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1079
I debated with myself whether to write about this, since it has nothing whatsoever to do with comics. But it's an interesting little saga in my life, related to my getting older, and also provides a cautionary tale for anyone who finds him- or herself in [...]

At This Time of Holiday Cheer

I think it helps to remember those of us less fortunate. Like this unfortunate guy, whose email showed up in my box six times in a row.
Happy christmas to you,how are you doing hope you fine and in perfect order.My names are James Morttey i am 16 yrs old and i am from DR [...]

Re: Jon Stewart…I Finally Figured it Out

People are trying to determine whether he's this guy or that guy or what his role is in journalism vs. political activism vs. social activism.
I think I've got the final answer (and no, it's not 42.) It's actually rather simple.
A quote attributed to Eldridge Cleaver is, "Either you're a part of the solution or [...]

For Those Who Think Product Placement is a New Concept

On the drive home from visiting Kathleen's folks in Atlanta, we listened to the Classic Radio Program station on Sirius XM. I gotta tell you: modern day product placement has nothing on the days of classic radio. George Burns taking time to discuss the wonders of Swan soap while Gracie Allen raves [...]

"Transformers" Novelization Turned Into Publisher

And after that it turned into a police car…and then a Boeing 747…and then…
Seriously, the novelization actually turned out pretty well, I thought. I'm always kind of amazed when a novelization reads smoothly, because while I'm in the middle of it, it always feels like it's patchwork as I integrate my own scenes and [...]

Jon Stewart "Crossing the Line?"

At a point in history where journalists do not hesitate to toss aside any shred of impartiality and advocate for politicians and partisan political issues, some people are starting to mutter that Jon Stewart, of all people, was somehow out of line with his obvious influence in helping the 9/11 First Responders bill pass–something even [...]

Review: The Flintstones

Originally published July 8, 1994, in Comics Buyer's Guide #1077
When I was a kid, every Friday night was The Flintstones. The animated family was a part of my life for, literally, as long as I could remember. I looked forward to Fred giving that opening bellow of "Yabba dabba doo" and sliding down that bronto [...]

If it happened now…

My little gift to the readers: A chance to exercise your imagination in the Christmas spirit.
Dear Editor: I am eight years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth. [...]

Rudolph the Red-Nosed WTF?

Down in Atlanta, we took Caroline to see a puppet re-creation at the Center for Puppetry Arts of the Rankin-Bass "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer." The puppet builders have done an astounding job creating puppets that are absolute dead ringers for the ones from the original TV special. But in seeing it in a [...]