Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the April 5, 1985 episode of Mr. Belvedere entitled "Gorgeous George" in tribute to the recently passed Bob Uecker (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Some background on Mr. Belvedere and Bob Uecker for the uninitiated * Comparing Mr. Belvedere with other TV butlers * The crazy good timing to have a wrestling-themed episode * The odd name drops of who was wrestling * Hard Boiled Haggerty: looking good for nearly 60 years old! * Peter's love of the season 3 closing theme and its Dixieland band sound

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 16, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The theme from My Two Dads and Greg Evigan * Yet more Sapphire, cutaways, inset promos, everything * Full Blown Chamber of Commerce Vince checks in for the 2nd show in a row * Ted DiBiase giving the enhancement guy a lot again * Andre the big brother to Haku * The December 1989 MSG house show * Mr. Fuji outkicks his coverage * Pushing Keithie's future podcast series on Jim Nelson aka Boris Zhukov

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 9, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie does a Rick Rude promo with help from ChatGPT * Dusty Rhodes saves Sapphire, brings her to the back, does not inform catering first * Full Blown Chamber of Commerce Vince goes half ass with facts about Indianapolis * Mr. Perfect and his opponent fetish * Reliving the Survivor Series locker room rhubarb * The Hart Foundation randomly reunites * A tribute to Bob Uecker with a listen to one of his funniest Tonight Show bits

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from December 2, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Stuck between Survivor Series and start of the Rumble build * Explaining Ted DiBiase changing seasonal residences * It's the same Ron Garvin as before, but he has a new shin guard! * Keithie gets a little manic * A surprise guest in the Event Center that everyone thought was gone * Pulling back the praise for Shawn Michaels from last week * The probable reason why Mark Reagan would get some offense on DiBiase

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from November 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Genius beats Hulk Hogan in a fun match * Mr. Perfect destroying the winged eagle belt with a hammer * Recalling other belt-destroying angles * Charting a path for Andre the Giant as the IC champ * The end of the Brain Busters and why assholes can't afford to fail a drug test * Early heat between the Bossman and Slick with Sapphie involved * Pete's victory lap for a NFL Survivor Pool victory * Keithie's coffeemaker

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 25, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Let the Sapphire jokes begin! * The personal importance of Sunday's Colts-Giants game * Event Center promos for Hartford * Roddy Piper quotes multiple songs from the 80s, abuses Brother Love * A rare appearance from topless Earthquake * The finale of the lovely Honky Tonk Man vs Jimmy Snuka feud

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the final three matches of the WWF Survivor Series 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Granting Keithie a "Two Minutes Hate" * The many, many, many, many issues with the Hogan match * Was this an opportunity to split off Rick Rude from Bobby Heenan? * Demolition being weakened in late 1989 * Arn Anderson: the GOAT of looking disgusted * The fake Brady Bunch kids over the years * Kayfabe is shattered by faces and heels joining together to break out a brawl in a locker room * Mr. Perfect with an incredble performance * "Bruce Hart....still alive, at the age of 74"

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the first two matches of the WWF Survivor Series 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rating the opening sequence of what WWF superstars are thankful for * McDonald's products and the recent headlines * The crowd reaction to Bret Hart and Randy Savage going 1 on 1 * Keithie is introduced to the dulcet tones of the late Wesley Willis * Changing a finish to give Bret Hart even more shine * Neighbors with chickens and roosters * Modern Honky brings Bad News into the fold * The in-ring debut of Earthquake, who isn't referred to as Canadian

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 11, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Things people just forgot from the weekly TV shows * In praise of John Tenta's (Earthquake) turn as "John from West Virginia" * Babyfaces and hats in 1989 * Pro sports firings of coaches/managers * Quickly pushing Colossal Connection and letting Haku do it in his native tongue * Keithie has trouble with a name

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from November 4, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Demolition dominates the Brain Busters to regain the tag titles * Did the Big Bossman's hat get returned by Dusty Rhodes? How did that happen? * Bill Eadie's insanely good geographic memory * Tom Stone takes shots at Bret Hart * Nice guys as heels vs dickheads as faces * The return of Vinnie Vegas Corner * Rick Martel starts the evolution into The Model

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Old school New England restaurants * The Genius does a wonderful job as Mr. Perfect's scorekeeper and ping pong hype man * Goodbye to Widowmaker promos and his odd cadence * Dusty Rhodes and 1991 WCW booking * Interactions between Rick Martel and the Honky Tonk Man * The Colossal Connection debuts out of necessity * Future HOFer Dino Bravo mixes things up * Big Bossman adds a ball and chain to his accessories * Keithie's drive out to Western Massachusetts

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 4, 1991! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * An appreciation of the Iron Sheik's 1997 theme * The road back to 1989 shows is laid out * The humorous editing of "WWF" from broadcasts * Why does Hulk Hogan think Paul Bearer is a doctor? * The big push for the Hot Ticket PPVs * WrestleMania Las Vegas

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Championship Wrestling from November 2, 1985! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why the sudden pivot to a show from 1985 * Where were we for the last several weeks? * The weirdness of the Roddy Piper-Rick McGraw match * Don Muraco clearly had some of the good stuff * The old WLVI channel 56 jingle * Bruno Sammartino and the city of Boston * Lord Al promotes the Wrestling Classic * November 1985 as a big month in WWF history

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Karate Kid", released on June 22, 1984 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The lack of communication between Daniel and Ali * The rare (at the time) mention of Japanese internment camps * Daniel forgetting his mother TWICE on his birthday * Why the "illegal kick" theory in the All Valley doesn't hold water * Problems with Pete's original VHS tape * Miyagi steals a belt * The scene that got Miyagi an Oscar nomination * Giant novelty cigarette pillows

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Karate Kid", released on June 22, 1984 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The flakiness of Lucille LaRusso * Is Daniel LaRusso actually John Cena? * Breaking down the 3 car accident that Daniel causes at the Halloween dance * Reconciling the geography of how the rich kids from the hills go to the same high school as Daniel * The friends of Ali and Daniel: not the nicest people * Problems with the move from New Jersey, starting with the crappy car * How much of the problem did Daniel bring on himself? * Trying to reconcile Cobra Kai storylines with Mr. Miyagi's reality * The pending Happy Gilmore sequel * Trouble with Keithie's mic make him sound like a baseball PA announcer

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 21, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Great babyface Survivor Series teams * Al Burke's role in an Adam Sandler film * Ronnie Garvin busts out a new finisher * Paying tribute to Sid and apologizing for past sins * Jose Luis Rivera's big day * The insane house show of October 28, 1989 in Springfield, MA * Powers of Pain continue to cut loose * Pondering a Honky Tonk Man Cameo purchase

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from October 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The start of the decline of SNME and how it relates to Saturday Night Live * Hulk Hogan and neck injuries * How Jimmy Snuka and Randy Savage as faces are sort of alike * Continuing the Tito Santana-Rock Martel war * It's Keithie's birthday! And he gets a surprise visit during the podcast!

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Imagining the Warlord and Barbarian playing cards at Keithie's house * A strange Brother Love segment where the Macho King gets rough with Queen Sherri * The ridiculousness of Cobra Kai season 6 on Netflix * Explaining the Ron Garvin world title thing, once and for all * Mr. Perfect gets some new vignettes with a catch phrase * Vince McMahon and how he says "cock-a-doodle-doo" * The start of Survivor Series team promos

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from October 7, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Genius is apparently now a manager...and Mr. Perfect is his first protege * Demolition tries out a new finisher(?) * Jim Duggan gets angry * Mr. Perfect's rarely heard original theme, and what does it sound like? * The Pete Rose documentary on Max * Widow Maker and his aimless promos that led to nothing * Vince McMahon supplies a perfect Red Rooster drop * Roddy Piper's weird red tights

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 30, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Breaking down every angle of the coronation of the Macho King Randy Savage * Which heels didn't show for the coronation, and who has an excuse? * Big Dust makes a color scheme change as he defends his first name * Keithie gets hacked and ends up doing a Ronnie Garvin/Larry Z podcast * The dramatic return of "Shit I Found in My Mother's House" * Andre appears with some Ultimate Warrior-styled face paint * The problem with Richard Greico protraying a police officer * Flipping and offering praise for Ted DiBiase's recent promos * Full Blown Chamber of Commerce Vince takes us around Portland, Maine * A bonus rant from Pete about a couple of longtime baseball "closers"

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Mapping out what a Larry Z match against the Ultimate Warrior would look like * Working out the logistics of an earlier Mr. Perfect babyface run * The limitations put on Ted DiBiase in promos * What was the best calendar year of Wrestling Challenge? * Modern Honky weighs in on matches that don't involve him * Some more from Doppler Radar Hercules

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from September 16, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Learning the Facts of Life and the weird season 1 theme son * Jake Roberts returns in a rather interesting shirt * A theory on why Joey Marella might referee more Rockers matches * The events of the taping in Portland, Maine, plus the arena guy! * Honky Tonk Man gets over on a random cruise ship * A 10/10 Dusty Rhodes Event Center promo

GFA Live #196: WWF Superstars 09-09-1989 (Rude attacks Piper on Brother Love Show) by Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Wrestling Challenge from September 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Why Keithie's Lord Al voice has gotten better over time * Dusty Rhodes and Mean Gene get funky like a monkey on the interview platform * The Widowmaker Barry Windham and his nonsensical promos * The start of the Rockers breakup as decided by Event Center promo times * A dream inset promo during a Red Rooster match * Greg Valentine as a would-be Ted DiBiase in the pecking order * A primer on the future of the podcast

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The amazing interview montage with Piper, Heenan, Rude, and Charlotte's favorite son Ronnie Garvin * The CAULDRON finally make an appearance, but how did they generate the smoke? * Rick Rude and the Kawada Driver on Warrior * Smash slams 800 lbs of humanity * DiBiase-Snuka being booked exactly as it should have * Keithie gets frustrated with the whole concept of 1989 Miss Elizabeth

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF SummerSlam '89 from August 28, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The airing of outtakes with cursing * Comparing PPV announce teams * Trying to make sense of and creating an alternate timeline for the Brain Busters * A showcase for Bret Hart and his SummerSlam history * Tag team matches getting the time they need * Keithie enjoys seeing Honky Tonk Man get hit in the head with a guitar

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 26, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Keithie defends the Dusty polka dots as they make their in-ring debut * Modern Honky reflects on one time tag partner Dino Bravo * Hulk Hogan: the other Last Man Standing * Further psychoanalysis of Rick Rude * A surprise hair angle * The high point of Andre the Giant in the blue singlet * Clarifying Leno vs Letterman

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 19, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Remembering the great Dabney Coleman * What anecdote would you use as a contestant on Jeopardy! * An appreciation of Paul Giamatti * Andre the Giant slowly falls over * Promos that aren't crazy enough * Jim Duggan as a model human being * Charles Barkley's "Galveston" quip * Peter reflects on the demise of the 2024 Boston Bruins

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from August 12, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Isaiah Thomas(es) over time * Defining what is a special referee and what is a regular referee * A rare (lately) Akeem solo promo * Pete Doherty and his gear from the future * Trash cans in France * NHL Playoff game 7 angst * Pinning the 2003 death of Elizabeth on Hulk Hogan somehow

GFA Live #189: WWF Superstars 08-05-1989 by Greetings From Allentown

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from July 18, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The historic nature of this show * Hulk Hogan randomly interacts with a former NWA World champion * Hard to digest finishes in the Brain Busters-Demolition match * More crapping on Honky * The many puns that come directly from Dick Ebersol's dinner table

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 29, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The WrestleMania experience in Philadelphia * Keithie meets King Haku with Pete's assist! * Is The Warlord really a total sweetheart, why yes, he is * The wrestler who was a dick to Keithie at WrestleCon (no surprise) * Was the "PIZZA" Dusty Rhodes homage shirt too esoteric? * Hogan and Beefcake once again battle with Savage and Sherri for most batshit promo

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 22, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Trying to make sense of the WrestleCon "Cheesecake Factory" menu * Dusty Rhodes interrupts the Big Bossman, steals nightstick, handcuffs....and a hat from God knows where * Hogan/Beefcake and Savage/Zeus battle for batshit promo supremacy * The cuisine of Rochester, NY * Music for Summerslam 89 and how it's the same as the one from Royal Rumble 92 * The secret ingredient of Macho Madness * Pete expresses anger towards an NCAA women's basketball game * Finding the humor in Jimmy Snuka promos

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "The Breakfast Club", released on February 15, 1985 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Getting detention in high school * The concept and role of the Vice Principal in a school * Alternate names for a bathroom * Who shows the most emotional growth of the 5 students? * Annoying DVD menus * John Kapelos' faux pas on set * Keithie forgets how long 9 hours is * Accounting for the stuff that couldn't be done or said in movies today

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 15, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes serves up tacos and enchiladas and takes a taste for himself * Hulk Hogan and Brutus Beefcake start a series of homoerotic promos * Modern Honky has a lot to say * The first appearance of "Dale" Wolfe * The Genius confers a degree on Brother Love...or did he? * Boris Zhukov sings!

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 8, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some garbage man work with his trademark charm and of course, no gloves * Hulk Hogan threatens his own fans with violence * Zeus and the "Beefcake Barber" * More Hillbilly Jim Event Center promos, this time with a friend! * Ron Garvin and Dino Bravo rekindle the Last Battle of Quebec * Figuring out why Bad News Brown had little to do in mid-1989 * Jesse needles Vince about being the star of Saturday Night's Main Event * Is this the end of "Dusty" Wolfe?

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from July 1, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes does some plumbing work with his trademark charm and no gloves * Complaining about The Rock on current WWE TV * One man's belief that Hulk Hogan should win an Oscar * The glorious laugh of the one true king * Rick Martel and Tito Santana brawl on the Brother Love set * Figuring out why Bad News Brown had little to do in mid-1989 * The career of Sting on the day of his last match * Beefcake brings out some throwback gear

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 24, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Rick Rude closes his eyes, gets set up by a "wench" per Jesse Ventura * Modern Honky discusses Jimmy Snuka and Roddy Piper * Dusty Rhodes on the importance of animal excrement * The No Holds Barred music video * Barry Windham returns and everyone decides to pretend like he only went to the store to pick up cigarettes and fresh bread * DiBiase announces that Jake Roberts sustained a career ending injury

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 17, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes pumps some gas, flirts with a woman * The Honky Tonk Man does what Pennsylvania prosecutors couldn't: make Jimmy Snuka pay for his crimes * The "Vince McMahon went off the deep end in 2005" theory * Judges on the Food Network * Pondering Tito Santana as a father * A surprise Randy Savage run-in

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Guys in neck braces * Ric Flair with a subdued promo from the sectional couch in his living room * Alternate Jim Cornette angles with the Dynamic Dudes * Keithie gets up early to watch a Mike Rotunda match * Super Bowl 58 bets * Cold Open: Modern Honky discusses The Rock's recent WWE involvement

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WCW Clash of the Champions 7 from June 14, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The hottest crowd ever, literally and figuratively * Ranger Ross' brief run as the most over man in wrestling * The God damn Ding Dongs * Is Jim Ross the Albert Pujols of wrestling broadcasters? * Michael Hayes decides to NOT talk * Marines weigh in on Full Metal Jacket * Easygoing Jim Cornette(!) lets a trespasser go * "Modern Honky" as a TV critic * Cold Open: Keithie finds his Christmas present on his wall

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 10, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Dusty Rhodes grinds some meat as a butcher has the time of his life * Rick Rude possibly staying loyal to his wife in Minnesota * Addressing the unpleasantness that is Vincent Kennedy McMahon * Tom Arnold: likeable actor and personality * More people decide to praise No Holds Barred * In praise of Keithie's impersonation of the "older" Honky Tonk Man

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from June 3, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The big guy is back in the Event Center, so place your bets * Dusty Rhodes delivers some very strange pizzas * Planning to meet Sid at Wrestlecon and the expected letdown * Children go on camera to tell us how much they love No Holds Barred * Subjecting the audience to Boris Zhukov again * Are enhancement guys sharing gear? * Vince and Jesse bicker back and forth * Charm City event center promos!

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the feature film "No Holds Barred" starring Hulk Hogan, released on June 2, 1989 (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Ideas ripped off from other movies * Rip's scrawny brother Randy: an avatar for Savage? * Just how many crimes did the characters commit in this film? * Jim Johnston's music and the movie score * The physics of Hogan exploding through the limo and landing on the roof * Rip's carbon footprint * Buff Bagwell showing up as an extra * Jake Bullet's delightfully puffy hair

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Saturday Night's Main Event from May 27, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Bossman vs Hogan in a cage with Zeus appetizer * Ax's facepaint * Jim Neidhart: perfect Randy Savage opponent of the moment * Haku doesn't need to sneak around * A small slice of GFA Redzone

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 20, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!)

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 13, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * The Powers of Pain go to see Karate Kid 1 * A new angle to take at WrestleCon 2024 * Elizabeth talks to Tony Schiavone, a study in contrasts * Danny Davis returns to refereeing * The movie "Death of Stalin" * Craving Chinese food before Christmas * Ultimate Warrior starts a new post-match tradition

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about WWF Superstars from May 6, 1989! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * DiBiase's master plan takes out Jake Roberts * The take of Keithie and the varsity letter * Infinite regression to be used in inset promos * That time Peter hurt Greg Valentine's feelings and caused him to hate Boston * Jon Hamm's career path post-Mad Men * The WWF pulls shenanigans in Nashville * A new role for Ronnie Garvin

On this edition of GFA Live, Peter and Keithie talk about the 1964 TV special Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! (and some other stuff, of course!) Topics of discussion include: * Times Keithie and Peter had to play Santa Claus * The various allegories throughout the story * Mrs. Claus' Sopranos character equivalent * Santa Claus just coming over and performing a song * Yukon Cornelious and his wrestling comparison