tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59079802007-12-31T09:39:01.938-06:00Red Dirt RoundupRandy Brumleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09948280035804519737noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1160806656764119242006-10-14T01:17:00.000-05:002006-10-14T01:17:36.843-05:00SAVE! BIG! Have you heard? Big Savings!!!Randy Brumleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09948280035804519737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1160489119078584292006-10-10T09:04:00.000-05:002006-10-10T20:49:22.996-05:00In honor of John Lennon's birthday. Okay, I'm a day late.Randy Brumleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09948280035804519737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1146712794107091162006-05-03T22:16:00.000-05:002006-05-03T22:26:28.263-05:00Fresh Episode on the `NetWe've made Episode No. 2 available online. This show was originally aired back on June 3, 2005 and features a couple of my favorites. Click the play button, sit back and enjoy skits like Naive Antiquing, What Happens in Tunica and Hallmax Cards. Our music selection for this show was Tulsa's own Steve Pryor performing "Misery Kickin' In." The feature presentation was called Musical Chameleon, an Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1137308997282454622006-01-11T01:03:00.000-06:002006-01-15T01:09:57.290-06:00Video SabbaticalThis Friday's show will be our last broadcast on Cox Cable 71 for a while. We're going to take a break and work on some new material for the 2006 season. In the meantime we invite you to enjoy our online samples. Over the next few months we will also be posting the full episodes from the 2005 season. So stay tuned and keep in touch!Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1136763958387336602006-01-08T17:40:00.000-06:002006-01-08T17:45:58.423-06:00May I Quote You?It's surprising to me. I've been reading through this book and still haven't found a single quote attributed to myself or any of the crew. Surely just an oversight. 776 Stupidest Things Ever SaidRex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1135613506681366012005-12-26T09:31:00.000-06:002005-12-28T20:59:20.183-06:00New Google Video is CoolWe've been playing with the beta version of the latest Cool New Thing from Google. The Google Video feature is the next step in their endless quest to "organize the world's information." A few months ago we logged in just to see what it was all about. Typical Google The site is Google-esque as you might expect. Functional and easy to navigate. Simple searches can locate video by source, topic, Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1135061976538909222005-12-20T00:48:00.000-06:002005-12-20T07:58:44.126-06:00Because it's Christmas TimeTune in Friday for what might possibly be our most disturbing episode ever. We've concocted a holiday show to end all holiday shows. Our musical guest will be Brandon Jenkins, performing a tune called "Mother Road" that was recorded live at KVOO radio during a taping for the Red Dirt Radio Hour. Listen closely at the end for an ironic helicopter joke. For comedic relief you'll be treated to a Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1133992555345486632005-12-07T15:26:00.000-06:002005-12-09T16:42:36.193-06:00The Red Dirt Wish ListIt's that time of year again. Another Christmas season is upon us. The holiday filled with cheer and good will. And what would Christmas be without wish lists? Seriously, once you boil away the shopping and the buying and the traffic what have you got? Just another crappy religious festival. Yawn. So, with no further adieu, we present our very own 2005 Red Dirt Roundup wish list. Drum roll Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1132703745624033572005-11-22T17:50:00.000-06:002005-11-22T17:55:45.636-06:00Digest Your Turkey with UsJoin us Friday, November 25 for the classic Show Number 9. Aw yes, the name says it all. But let me explain for those unfortunate few that don't have the episodes memorized. Number 9 features the Rigitor male enhancement promo, the mockumentary Talent Roundup about our ill-fated promotion in Stillwater, the classic Dix spot and short film by Rex Brown called The Statue. Enjoy your holiday and Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1131134571810168002005-11-04T13:41:00.001-06:002005-11-05T07:59:32.220-06:00Rerunning Out of MaterialIf you're getting tired of watching our re-runs you're not alone. We are too. Tonight we'll air Show No. 8 again. But prepare yourself for some fresh material! We will have a new episode for you on November 11th. When we started Red Dirt Roundup one of our goals was to show material that was submitted by video artists, musicians, paroled felons, ham radio operators, etc. The idea was to showcaseRex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1127332267432898102005-09-21T14:42:00.000-05:002005-09-21T14:51:07.433-05:00Red Dirt Roundup at TUFFTwo of our short films have been selected by the Tulsa Uncensored Film Festival and will be shown this Saturday, September 24. First up is Zen and the Art of Lawn Maintenance. This is a tongue-in-cheek look at suburban lawn care starring Dana Mason. Our other short is The Statue. This is a film I made in 2003 and is the first video piece I worked on since the early Eighties. It features Scott Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1125049278814942222005-08-26T04:35:00.000-05:002005-08-27T21:39:55.640-05:00Read All About UsWe are pleased as punch that today's Tulsa World features a write-up on Tulsa's favorite leased access television show: Red Dirt Roundup. Whew- now we can go into reruns! The article was compiled by John Wooley, notable entertainment writer and co-author of The Big Book of Biker Flicks. It's such a good story we decided to celebrate! Join us this evening for a Red Dirt Roundup watch party at St.Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1124199689258988242005-08-16T08:20:00.000-05:002005-08-17T08:16:34.290-05:00Red Dirt at Tulsa OvergroundA Red Dirt Roundup film has been accepted for the 8th annual Tulsa Overground Film Festival. The short film, Zen and the Art of Lawn Maintenance is on the festival schedule for this Sunday- August 21, 2005. "I'm happier than a rooster in a 3 story chicken coop," said Rex Brown, director of the 5 minute short. "We submitted three films and had a pool going to see which one would be selected. GaryRex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1123684800518769812005-08-06T08:33:00.000-05:002005-08-12T16:30:07.896-05:00We interrupt this program...Cox dropped the ball again last week. But that new toilet bowl cleaner really is amazing. Anyhoo, until we're rich and famous this sort of thing will probably continue to happen. The episode we planned to show you on August 5th will be televised on August 12th. We hope. You're probably asking yourself, "Jack, what can I do to rectify this terrible situation? How can I support local television Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1122814747097718782005-07-31T09:40:00.000-05:002005-07-31T07:59:07.103-05:00New Video Samples for AugustWe've added a few new videos to our sample page. Two feature Gary Goode- the short "End of Star Wars" is a bit called Movie Minute where Gary wonders if we really are seeing the end of the Star Wars saga. We get a little more local with "Tulsa Weathermen Reviewed." The biggest news is the long awaited completion of "The Bombay Diet." This infomercial-style bit is a satirical look at fad diets. Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1121205185713666162005-07-26T16:30:00.000-05:002006-12-17T13:56:14.130-06:00New Show this Friday- July 29Coming up this Friday on Cox Cable 71 in Tulsa is Red Dirt Roundup No. 7 and you won't want to miss it. After all, it would be unlucky! Our featured musical interlude will be Tulsa's own Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey. You also get some new video schtick never seen in Tulsa before, like Cage-a-Baby, the Sweatshirt Crusader and News Briefs. One of my favorite bits is about a French TV crew doing a Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1119068380019033762005-07-05T21:30:00.000-05:002006-12-04T22:35:54.926-06:00Red Dirt Delivered via EmailNow you can stay tuned to the Red Dirt Roundup between shows by joining our free email list. You'll get show updates, special announcements, links to unseen video, giveaways and special deals on nifty RDR merchandise. Heck, even folks outside the Tri-County area can keep in touch! And we promise we won't spam ya' or give your address to anyone else. Scout's honor! Just type your e-mail addressRex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1120406738718110642005-07-03T10:42:00.000-05:002005-07-27T11:15:05.560-05:00Time to Get Versatile with DVDsDVD Players Go Beyond Playing DVDs As we delved into the art and science of producing a weekly television show the versatility of the now ubiquitous DVD has been a big help. Most people don't know it- but the V in DVD didn't originally stand for "video." The initials originally meant Digital Versatile Disc. Toshiba, the format's pioneer, wanted to illustrate the ability of the new format to Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1117643076995623142005-06-25T11:05:00.000-05:002005-06-25T11:10:19.913-05:00This Friday!Friday. 11 p.m. Channel 71. Another exciting episode of the Red Dirt Roundup will be beamed across the Tulsa environs and, somehow, it's still legal. The July 1st Red Dirt Roundup No. 5 features Tulsa new wave icons Los Reactors and the classic Bugs Bunny cartoon, Falling Hare. Not to mention all the semi-legal merriment you've come to expect from the group that has made Tulsa the new Mecca ofRandy's Valet & Footmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18171920974226741750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1118937622846859142005-06-10T10:21:00.000-05:002005-06-16T11:05:59.746-05:00What We're Watching: Jonny QuestJonny Quest recently turned forty. It was September 1964 that Jonny made his television debut and kids everywhere have been wide-eyed ever since. If you're a fan like me you'll be interested to know that Jonny Quest: the Complete First Season is now available on DVD. All 26 episodes are included on this disk, along with some nifty special features— the best of which is a vintage P.F. Flyers Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1119571158519952212005-06-05T18:49:00.000-05:002006-05-23T14:57:27.833-05:00My Five Dollar TeleprompterThe need for a teleprompter becomes pretty obvious the minute you start doing any sort of video. After some research I discovered that there were two options: a) spend a buttload of money b) make one myself After a little research I discovered several homemade examples of teleprompters and tons of advice on using a teleprompter. The most helpful articles I found were Brian Lawler's Forget Cue Rex Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1117641661838450382005-06-01T10:45:00.000-05:002005-06-01T11:02:38.000-05:00DEEP THROAT REVEALEDIt has been recently reported that "Deep Throat" is actually the number 2 man in the FBI named W. Mark Felt. Now, I've personally watched the movie a hundred times and I've never seen that guy. This joke marks the debut of a feature we have on the Red Dirt Website called "Insta-Joke." With "Insta-Joke," we premiere a joke that has the potential to become an achingly obvious retold bit on the Randy's Valet & Footmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18171920974226741750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1117219050296400792005-05-26T19:46:00.000-05:002005-05-28T17:41:03.576-05:00RUSSELL CROWE EQUATION VIOLATED WITH "CINDERELLA MAN"The Russell Crowe equation is simple, it goes like this: Russell Crowe + Macho Movie + Macho Title = Big Box Office If you take a look at the career of Russell Crowe's, he's had amazing success with macho movies with correspondingly macho titles. Just look at "Gladiator" and "Master and Commander," for starters. His early career was established with such films as "The Quick and the Dead," "Randy's Valet & Footmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18171920974226741750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1116464456159299612005-05-21T19:49:00.000-05:002005-06-02T16:51:12.536-05:00RED DIRT COMES TO GREEN COUNTRYAt last! Red Dirt Roundup comes to Tulsa! The Red Dirt Playa's friends and family here in Tulsa will get to see what kind of foolishness these guys have been up to. The Red Dirt Roundup Fridays at 11:00 PM Cox Cable Channel 71 Beginning May 27th Wear a colorful shirt and watch! PS- Download our attractive flyer and beautify a bulletin board or store window near you!amoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385624850057126436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5907980.post-1116713456069720292005-05-21T16:32:00.000-05:002005-05-21T17:29:42.293-05:00THE MYSTERY SOLVEDI don't know how many times throughout the past few weeks I 've had fans coming up to me asking "Where's Randy?" When I didn't have an answer for them, they would just walk away in a daze muttering "first Darren Dedo, now this." Many newspapers have wondered "how could the most recognizable face in Alsuma just disappear?" Many internet chatrooms, as well as Al Jazeera television, have wondered Randy's Valet & Footmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18171920974226741750noreply@blogger.com