Congrats to Bobby for finally snagging that Skipper hat!

He's a testament to determination, our friend Bobby. For years he has wanted a screen-accurate replica of the hat Alan Hale wore as the Skipper on "Gilligan's Island." For 30 years, actually. He bought other hats over the years that were close, as you have seen on this very blog. But they were never quite "the" one, when it came to Skipper's Lancaster Uniform Co. hat. Not quite the right trim, or braiding. Maybe not the right color, or brim, or emblem design. He waited and searched. He was very patient. And now, at last, he has his hat and his proper tribute to the character he loved on the classic TV show. He ordered it on eBay in October 2020, and it came all the way from Sialkot, Pakistan. Thanks, Bobby, for sharing your photos with us! Here he is recreated Skipper's mannerisms in his new hat, as well as a S.S. Minnow shirt.

 

 

 

Terrific non-TV Toys: Marilyn Monroe doll by DSI, 1993-94

She's a beautiful cultural icon, one of the most famous woman to ever live, with an awesome legacy that cannot be denied. She's Marilyn Monroe, and she's been captured in a variety of fashion dolls in a variety of sizes and looks over the years. On the latest episode of the Terrific non-TV Toys series, you'll get a close look at one of the dolls from a 1990s series by DSI.

"From Darkness to Light" chronicles an amazing COVID-19 survival story

A special film just premiered, and it's a film this author is very blessed to have been a part of. Last year, as we were all plunged into the darkness of the pandemic and all of the unknowns that has entailed, Pastor Gerald Ervin became deathly sick. He was hospitalized, as were so many others at that time. It could have gone any way -- COVID-19 is a crap shoot, after all. It kills the young, it kills the old. It kills those in good health as well as those not. Dr. Ervin was saved by the grace of God, and with "From Darkness to Light: A C-19 Survival Story," he brings this true story to the screen.

 

Dr. Gerald and his wife, Dr. Carol Ervin, are Detroit area ministers and musicians, and in this 35-minute film they hit all the high notes of what a believer might go through when faced with COVID-19. These are struggles and tests of faith that we all go through from time to time, and with brutal clarity the Ervins bring them to life. The message: We should be responsible and be safe, but live in hope, not fear.

You can see the film on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV, and mobile apps for Right Now Praizz TV. I hope you'll not only watch it, but share it! You can also own a copy (or gift a copy) here. You can learn more about Pastors Gerald and Carol at their Acclaim Ministries Facebook page.

 

Terrific TV Toys: Scooby-Doo clock by SofiClock, 2019

What time is it? It's Scooby time, and this clock will keep you right on schedule. It's crafted rather cleverly from a record album. Scooby and the whole gang are there in sculpted glory. Get up-close and personal with this cool collectible in the latest episode of the Terrific TV Toys series ...