QUBE was a cable television system that played a pivotal role in the history of American cable television. Launched in Columbus, Ohio, on December 1, 1977, QUBE introduced viewers, and the international press, to several concepts that became central to the future development of cable television: pay-per-view programs, special-interest cable television networks, and interactive services.

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‘Tis the season for love—and love gone down the garbage disposer.

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All he wanted for Christmas was a silent night... Note: All "ghost" pieces were written and executed by the performers (BTW, special thanks to all those who were involved).

Five forgotten holiday albums that will...more than likely remain forgotten.

Ben Minnotte's Oddity Archive is one of the most successful web series ever produced. His program discusses (and then mocks) the various odd, obscure and obsolete areas of TV, Music, Film and Technology.

One of Oddity Archive's many sub-series is VHS Vault, or, as I'd like to call it, Why Did These Tapes Exist?

In this installment of the series, we go over two notable party videos.

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The Oddity Archive fills your stocking with Holiday Cheer* and dusts off a minor (albeit severely butchered) art-house classic. Merry Christmas!

(*your mileage may vary)

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''Evidently, the makers of this recording couldn't afford any studio time, so they just cut this in one of those old "Record Your Voice! Only 50 cents!" booths they used to have at amusement parks.'' - Ben Minnotte

(E. Presley - V. Matson) Elvis Presley Music, Inc. (BMI)

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"Well, I already discussed Big Mouth Billy Bass. Might as well finish the 90’s/Gemmy/Talking Novelty Item concept." - Ben Minnotte

Inspired by this video . . .

. . . here's my spin of one of the tapes he showed on it. Complete with disclaimer!

Too impatient for the scrolling TV program guide? Too hip for the good old TV Guide? Have we got the item(s) for you!

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Not the kind you were thinking of.

Inspired by Oddity Archive, these are variants of a Sneak Prevue promo for D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994).

Another Thanksgiving episode? Must be time to unload some more proverbial turkeys (now more cynically than ever)!

"Yet another episode that got nibbled on by the YT bots (specifically, over the horrendous CCR cover—why anyone would ever want to take responsibility for that one is beyond me). The aforementioned CCR cover has been trimmed accordingly; otherwise any tweaks have been very minor (like trying to brighten up some exceedingly dark host segments)." - Ben Minnotte

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Sergei’s back with a sleigh full of (slightly stale) Christmas goodies!

Songs:
0:41 Mick's Figgin – (Gonna Have) Deesco Chreestmuss Party
4:35 Elveen Presleek – Siniy Chresstmuss
7:04 Senta Helper – All I Want For Chreestmuss ees 2 Front Tith
9:47 Weed Deenneeng – Senta Klaus Comink To Gorod
12:07 Sister Hood – Baby, It Cold Nacht In December
14:15 Lynn Andersink – I Saw Mommy Kissink Senta Klaus

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This time, almost NONE of them are from the '70s!

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