mikl-em
Actor, nerd, poet, producer, writer mikl-em made his name short so you wouldn't have to. In addition to his blog you can find his writing in "Hi Fructose" magazine and witness him almost life-sized in various plays at The Dark Room Theater in SF's Mission district.
He tends to write about theater, humor, San Francisco culture and history, and stuff that's just plain weird. He thanks Scott for sharing the keys to the Laughing Squid virtual HQ and promises to uphold whatever it is that the mirthful cephalopod would prefer to be uplifted.
Roller Derby’s Roots in Depression-Era Dance Marathons
This trailer for the 2008 roller derby documentary Hell On Wheels covers the sport’s unlikely 21st Century revival. But there’s an even more surprising story…
Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd TV Interview and Performance (1967)
Syd Barrett, the original lead singer for rock band Pink Floyd was born 66 years ago this week. This clip from May 1967 shows the…
CLOUDS Interactive Documentary on Digital Art
The CLOUDS project is a documentary by James George and Jonathan Minard about current hacker-art practices. It features interviews with thirty artists, curators, designers, &…
Rodney Dangerfield 1978 Standup Routine With a 16-piece Band
This 1978 footage shows the great no-respect-getting comedian Rodney Dangerfield (aka Jack Roy aka Jacob Cohen) doing his signature schtick in front of a 16-piece…
Winning a New Ice Cream Truck on Price Is Right in 1962
You were wondering what The Price Is Right game show was like 50 years ago, right? Now you know: this clip from New Years Day…
The Quest For A Copyright-Free Happy Birthday Song
Art by Greg Harrison Everyone knows the song “Happy Birthday to You“–the Guinness Book of World Records says it’s the most recognized song in English.…
Veteran Rocker Bob Mould’s 2011 See A Little Light Concert DVD
In November 2011 legendary rocker Bob Mould played a show in LA with some friends. Now a year later there’s a Kickstarter to fund a…
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parades Through the Years
This Newsreel of the 1965 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade features cast members from The Munsters and their custom “Munster Koach” hot rod built by George…
The Long Now Foundation Salon Redesign and Limited Edition Spirits
The Long Now Foundation is building a new event space at the site of their current museum / store in San Francisco’s historic Fort Mason.…
Who’s Who & What’s What in the Books of Dr. Seuss
Who’s Who & What’s What in the Books of Dr. Seuss is an index from A (Letter of the alphabet central to a question–in The…