This is a sorta-great book!
Wiggy reviews Comedian Eric Idle’s ‘sortabiography’, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”.
Go behind the scenes and discover the antics the British comedians behind Monty Python went though to create a whole new genre of comedy.
What’s your favorite Monty Python quote?
Can the Rams stop Tom Brady and Patriots? Fathead was in with Phil to talk about the Rams defensive coaching strategy throughout the playoffs, and how getting to Tom Brady should be their top priority. Phil thinks stopping the Patriots rushing attack is more important, and they both agree the future for the Kansas City Chiefs is incredibly bright.
AJ’s rant (0:00), Dumb Ass News (6:57), Jennifer’s hairy cheese (10:33), Jimmy Koplik’s Connecticut concert stories (19:15), Peter from Stones Throw recaps Gordon Ramsay’s visit (36:23), and the West Haven Icy Plunge is this weekend (48:30).
6:00. Chaz and AJ News. A Governor takes a cue from our playbook and bad things happen.
6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
6:20 – 6:50. Worst jobs today. Call yours in: 877-764-2535
7:00. Chaz and AJ News. It’s so cold in the Midwest. They’re lighting train tracks on fire. Plus comedian Dave Reilly in studio. See him and AJ at the Ridgefield Playhouse on 3/8.
7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. When live TV News meets a dumb ass.
8:00. Chaz and AJ News. What your tattoo says about you.
8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
8:20 – 8:50. CT Concer dude Jimmy Koplik. Van Halen.
9:00. Chaz and AJ News. We talk to the owner of Stone’s Throw Restaurant in Seymour about being on Gordan Ramsey’s show last night.
9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Boy sticks head in toilet.
9:30. Good day to talk about the icy plunge in West Haven.
9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.
Snow coverage (0:00), Kris the “Got Junk” guy (11:55), RIP James Ingram (26:47), and Peter from Stones Throw Restaurant talks about Gordon Ramsay (37:23).
Car: Ford Fairlane Club Sedan
Year: 1956
What makes it special: The Ford line gained a new body for 1955 to keep up with Chevrolet, although it remained similar to the 1952 underneath. The new Fairlane replaced the Crestline as the top trim level. The company now marketed three different rooflines on its two-door models; the tall two-pillar Mainline, Customline, and Fairlane sedans, pillarless hardtop Fairlane Victoria and the chrome-pillar Fairlane Crown Victoria.
What made it famous: The eggcrate grille featured on the 1955 cars was widened into a series of rectangles for 1956, but this subtle exterior change was nothing compared to Ford’s adoption of a 12-volt electrical system across the line. There were new convenience options, such as a new air-conditioner system, a new heater, and a nine-tube signal-seeking radio. Instead of gauges, instrument cluster warning lights for oil pressure and ammeter were standard. The Lifeguard safety package consisting of seat belts, a padded dashboard, a deep-dish steering wheel, and a breakaway rearview mirror was introduced. The optional air conditioner, which remained expensive, was totally revamped; the compressor was now housed beneath the hood and the cooling vents were moved to atop the dashboard. The Mileage Maker Inline-6 was bumped up to 223 cu in for 120 hp and the new-for-1954 Y-Block V8 was now offered in two sizes. Standard Fords used a 272 cu in version with 162 hp with a 2-barrel carburetor and single exhaust or 182 hp with 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust, but the large 292 cu in unit from the Thunderbird was also offered, with 193 hp.
Why I would want one: Being a fan of the Fairlane line, it would only be natural to want one of the premiere year Fairlanes.
Fun fact: A new design would be offered in 1957.
6:00. Chaz and AJ News. Connecticut react to grocery tax proposal.
6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
7:00. Chaz and AJ News. We’re talking to Pats fan Kevin Volpe from East Haven who will be going to the Super Bowl.
7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
7:20. Dumb Ass News.
7:30 – 7:50. Chris from 1-800-Got Junk in studio with the weirdest junk they’ve hauled!
8:00. Chaz and AJ News. Why the toll people in Mass hate people in Connecticut. It’s not because we don’t have them.
8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
8:20 – 8:50. Dr John P, the Executive Director of Connecticut Behavioral Health in studio to talk about rude people.
9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Florida man injures penis. Florida woman busted for licking man’s face. Two different stories.
9:30. The best of AJ’s Brady songs. 30 second Clips only.
9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought. 877-764-2535
AJ’s foot selfie discussion (0:00), parent punishments that would never fly today (22:36), and Chasing Classic Cars host Wayne Carini stopped by (30:56).
Car: Pontiac Chieftain Deluxe Coupe
Year: 1951
What makes it special: The Pontiac Chieftain was produced from 1949 to 1958. The 1949 Chieftain and Streamliner models were the first all new car designs to come from Pontiac in the post World War II years. Previous cars had been 1942 models with minor revisions. Chieftain was initially introduced with four models: Sedan, Sedan Coupe, Business Coupe and Deluxe Convertible Coupe. In 1950, a Catalina Coupe was added to the range while a station wagon was added in 1952, with the discontinuation of the top of the line Streamliner wagon.
What made it famous: Some of the more interesting optional items available for the first generation Chieftain included a radio with seven vacuum tubes, tissue dispenser, under seat heaters, and a Remington Auto-Home shaver. In 1951, the horsepower on the 248.9 cu in L-Head 8-cylinder rose to 116. The Chieftain came with a gas gauge, ammeter, oil pressure gauge, and a temperature gauge which had marks for 160, 180, and 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Why I would want one: I like that it’s stylish, lots of chrome but not too over-the-top, and it’s different than other offerings of that era at car shows.
Fun fact: The horsepower differences between each of the 6- and 8-cylinder engines ( of which there were 4 choices total ), was due to changes in compression ratios.