09-17-25 - Entertainment Drill - WED - List Of TV Shows, Movies And Music Released On This Day In History

Summary

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Episode Overview

Podcast: Holmberg’s Morning Sickness – Arizona
Episode: Entertainment Drill – WED – List Of TV Shows, Movies And Music Released On This Day In History
Air Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: John Holmberg (A), Brady Bogen (B), with Bret Vesely and Dick Toledo

This episode of the "Entertainment Drill" takes a nostalgic and comedic tour through the significant entertainment releases that happened on September 17 throughout history. The hosts mix irreverent humor with pop culture commentary, reminiscing about classic TV shows, music, and the odd facts that make entertainment history quirky, especially as it relates to societal changes over the decades.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

The Beach Boys' "Vegetables" and Album Musings

[01:04]

• The show kicks off with a humorous critique of The Beach Boys’ track "Vegetables" from the Smiley Smile album (1967).
• John Holmberg mocks the song’s odd place in music history:

  “If you just skip ahead to song six, it’s Good Vibrations, and I think that would be where you go on this one, rather than hit after, you know, how you lose a friend. Like, do you guys know the new Beach Boys album?... Don't you think that Vegetable song's great? It's like, have you heard song six yet? It's good vibration. Yeah, I didn't care for that one." (01:04)

• The crew notes the bizarre experimental nature of the album, including songs like “She’s Going Bald” and on-mic lettuce crunching:

  "Yeah. Crunching on veggies like little rabbits. Wow. Chom chomp chomp doo doo. That's what I say. That's my own nailed harmonies. Man, that is Palladio worthy. Well, no, it’s not." (02:02)

• A running joke about radio execs thinking "Vegetables" would be a hit:

  “There were radio executives probably still work for us that were like, vegetables to hit on this album. I don’t know what anybody’s talking about. And they still have jobs in radio.” (01:36)

• Fans email in, triggering more jokes and show banter (including an oddly explicit “Uncle Mike” anecdote).

React Defense Testimonial

[03:22]

• Holmberg shares listener feedback about the self-defense gym React Defense and its impact on a former contest winner, Danielle.

  “I drive 140 miles round trip, two or three times a week to train there. It’s that good. There’s other self defense places near me, but nothing matches what they offer.” (04:43)

• Emphasis on confidence as a critical aspect of personal safety:

  "That cancels you out of almost 90% of bad guy attacks is your confidence being oozed out of you. And I think that's fantastic. Good for you, Danielle..." (05:32)

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Entertainment On This Day in History

Classic Cartoons and TV Shows Released September 17

[05:51]

• 1949: Debut of the first Roadrunner and Wile E. Coyote cartoon "Fast and Furious".
• 1955: Speedy Gonzalez wins the Oscar for best cartoon.
• 1965: "Hogan’s Heroes" premieres.
  • Holmberg is amazed at how soon after WWII a Nazi-based sitcom became acceptable TV:

    “Could you imagine even doing like a Nazi comedy on TV today? People lose their minds. If you kind of had bumbling Nazis on television like you were making fun of World War II, the woke police would destroy you.” (06:36)

• 1972: "MAS*H" premieres.
• 1983: Vanessa Williams becomes the first African American crowned Miss America.
  • The group jokes about the controversy that forced her to resign:

    “I don’t know. They caught her in penthouse chowing down on another chick. And America wouldn’t stand for that. Can’t have a black Miss America doing that naughty stuff.” (07:25)

    • They further riff on Bob Guccione’s role in publishing the scandal.

Movie Quote Deep Dive: Mel Brooks

[08:00]

• Mel Brooks' favorite line from his films (“Blazing Saddles”):

  “Where [Cleavon Little’s character is] going… ‘nowhere special.’ Oh, right at the end when they drive off, he said, that’s my favorite line.” (08:13)

  • Holmberg tries to recall (and takes license with) a different notorious, slightly risqué line supposedly cut from the film.

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Music and Pop Culture Tidbits

Rock Updates and Concert Gossip

[09:20]

• Machine Gun Kelly gives a (dubiously useful) guest lecture at Harvard Business School.

  "I don't like Machine Gun Kelly, but if he's like, here's a little seminar... He did knock up Megan Fox, so maybe you should listen to him for a couple of seconds. Like the pickup artist." (09:00)

• Bret attended the Joe Perry Project show, notes disappointing performance.

  “Joe Perry has learned Nothing in the 53 years of being in Aerosmith. From Steven Tyler on how to, like, command a stage… There was nothing of that. It was bad. And, yes, I would go see it again because it was that trip over your dick. Funny.” (09:47)

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On "Vegetables" (The Beach Boys):

  “The Vegetable song’s gonna be a smash. There were radio executives probably still work for us that were like, vegetables to hit on this album. I don’t know what anybody’s talking about. And they still have jobs in radio.” – John Holmberg (01:36)

• On Joking About Nazi Comedies:

  "Could you imagine even doing like a Nazi comedy on TV today?... The woke police would destroy you." – John Holmberg (06:36)

• On React Defense and Confidence:

  "That cancels you out of almost 90% of bad guy attacks is your confidence being oozed out of you." – John Holmberg (05:32)

• On Joe Perry’s Stage Presence:

  "Joe Perry has learned nothing in the 53 years of being in Aerosmith. ...It was bad. And, yes, I would go see it again because it was that trip over your dick. Funny." – John Holmberg (09:47)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:04] – The Beach Boys’ “Vegetables” and Smiley Smile album discussion
• [03:22] – Listener testimonial about React Defense
• [05:51] – Start of “On This Day in Entertainment History” rundown
• [06:36] – “Hogan’s Heroes” and controversial sitcom history
• [07:23] – Vanessa Williams and the Miss America scandal
• [08:00] – Mel Brooks’ favorite movie line and Blazing Saddles
• [09:00] – Machine Gun Kelly at Harvard and related jokes
• [09:20] – Joe Perry Project concert review and Steven Tyler drop-in rumor

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Tone and Style

The episode is irreverent, conversational, and packed with quick-fire banter and comic asides. The hosts effortlessly blend nostalgia and pop culture critiques with signature sarcasm, poking fun at themselves, one another, and the absurdities of entertainment history.

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Summary prepared for those who want the memorable, hilarious, and insightful moments from Holmberg’s Morning Sickness without the ads, intro, or fluff.

Transcript

[A]

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[B]

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[A]

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[B]

What the hell is wrong with you.

[A]

P.D.

[B]

I'M gonna be round my vegetables. I'm going.

[A]

We had to hear it. It's driving us. Nonsense.

[B]

Vegetables. I love you most of all. My favorite vegetable.

[A]

It's from the album Smiley Smile. And the beach boys, released in 1967. And Brian Wilson was going through a health kick and started to sing about vegetables. Do you have the album on the computer right now, Rich? Because if you just skip ahead to song six, it's Good Vibrations, and I think that would be where you go on this one, rather than hit after, you know, how you lose a friend. Like, do you guys know the new Beach Boys album? Yeah. Don't you think that Vegetable song's great? It's like, have you heard song six yet? It's good vibration. Yeah, I didn't care for that one.

[B]

My favorite Vegetable. That one's not for me.

[A]

That one's not good. The Vegetable song's gonna be a smash. There were radio executives probably still work for us that were like, vegetables to hit on this album. I don't know what anybody's talking about. And they still have jobs in radio. Don't forget about She's Going Bald. Getting Hungry's on there, too. There's a song, that album called She's Going Bald. And. Yeah, that's weird.

[B]

Is that the sounds of them eating lettuce?

[A]

Yeah. Crunching on veggies like little rabbits. Wow. Chom chomp chomp doo doo. That's what I say. That's my own nailed harmonies. Man, that is Palladio worthy. Well, no, it's not. I. I'll venture to say that if that came through, that would of the worst of Palladio. And right up there, Dandar would be like, get him off the screen. We'll just go with this. I just got an email that said, quit giving Brady crap. That's a great song. I remember Truthfully sliding my hand down a pair of Adidas shorts and getting my fingers soaking wet to that song. It was mine and Brady's second concert. Signed Uncle Mike. Brady went to go see Bread and the Beach Boys. You know, dietician weird, man. All right, we'll do typo negative in a little bit. This one says Brady. What in the actual F? My parents are huge Beach Boys fans and I've never heard that in my life. Check yourself for a concussion side, Eric. Joe just cuts to the chase and says he meant to say he. The Y on his keyboard doesn't work and it just says Brady, kill ourself. Anyway, vegetables. Yep. The entertainment drill is brought to you by my [e-mail] that's the home of Tactical Black and I've been telling you about it for six and a half, seven years now, if you can believe that. And I got an email from our winner from the Guadalupe Squares on Friday. Danielle said, I just want to share my awesome experience with the Ackermans and react defense. I've been going there for almost a year now. My daughter had an incident and you urged us to sign up. And thank you so much for doing that. Keep sending people there. I've never had so much fun getting in shape, gaining skills, slash confidence. I hope I never have to use them if a situation comes up, but if it does, I'll be ready. The first time I went to one of the seminars and saw the guys in the kicking suits, I don't remember much about the actual fights. This was more, you know, just getting in the system. I'd done it since and now I have control and confidence. It's an amazing setting. If anyone else complains about not having time or distance is an issue for them to get there, Tell them to stop being Sissy Lalas. Which I really like that you call it that. Tell them stop being Sissy lalas. I drive 140 miles round trip, two or three times a week to train there. It's that good. There's other self defense places near me, but nothing matches what they offer. Great group of people as well. But I'm sure you already know this. I won the Squares last Friday and haven't seen an email with my tickets. By the way, Brett, she can kick our ass. You gotta be quelled. Look at me. We fired a guy who was in charge of that stuff. So we gotta be. You may or may not get your tickets. I'm not gonna. I don't know who's in charge of. I think we Have a department that I don't understand anymore. I don't know why it happened. I don't know why it didn't happen. I don't know anything. I just know that we're going to hear a lot from people and it's not our fault, but we'll do our best. Danielle, you're absolutely right. React defense is a great place. Get in great shape. You have no excuses. And you know what? You heard the confidence in her words. She's like, I hope I never have to use them, but if I do, boy, I'm ready. And that is all you need. You're not a victim. That that cancels you out of almost 90% of bad guy attacks is your confidence being oozed out of you. And I think that's fantastic. Good for you, Danielle and everybody else who wants to get involved. All you have to do is go to reactdefense.com and be like, Danielle, there are no excuses. Just become a better you. Reactdefense.com it's the home tactical Black Brady Entertainment.

[B]

Some, some good entertainment came out on September 17th in the history of television movies, on this day, 76 years ago, 1949, Warner Brothers released the first Roadrunner and Wiley Coyote cartoon Fast and Furious was the name of it. Okay, 70 years ago, in 1955, the Oscar winning cartoon Speedy Gonzalez was.

[A]

Oscar was in 55 or Speedy was 55. Sorry. How about that?

[B]

60 years ago, on September 17th, Hogan's Heroes debuted on CBS.

[A]

Think of that. Hogan's Hero. What was your 65?

[B]

You said 1965. Yep.

[A]

Was less than 20 years after we dropped the bomb and the Nazis were still. And they made a hilarious comedy out of it. Less than 20 years later. That's amazing. Like, could you imagine even doing like a Nazi comedy on TV today? People lose their minds. If you kind of like had bumbling Nazis on television like you were making fun of World War II, the woke police would destroy you.

[B]

53 years ago, MASH premiered CBS. On this day, 42 years ago, Vanessa Williams became the first African American crown Miss America.

[A]

That didn't last long.

[B]

Seven months. What was it?

[A]

I don't know. They caught her in penthouse chowing down on another chick. And America wouldn't stand for that. Can't have a black Miss America doing that naughty stuff. She was already a first and then, I don't know who tried. It was Bob Guccione. Tried to ruin her. Right? It's like Miss America. We were all proud because she was. I don't know if he ruined Her.

[B]

But he's the one that had the.

[A]

Pictures, and he put him out. Yeah. So she was the first, like. She had, like, become a black Miss America. And everybody's like, oh, that's nice. Maybe we are progressing. And then Bob Guccione said, hold my tainted beer. Check these. And then every. Everybody saw them.

[B]

Someone asked Mel Brooks, what's the best line he's ever wrote. Does he have one on all the movies he's done and everything? He says, yep, I do Blazing Saddles at the end where Cleveland Little says.

[A]

Oh, yeah, that's my.

[B]

Where he's going. And he's going, nowhere special. Oh, right at the end when they drive off, he said, that's my favorite line.

[A]

Really? I thought it was when Lily Von Stoop was saying, is it true what they say about you? And then you hear the zipper in the dark. And I don't know if it's in the movie. I remember he talked about this. I don't know. They might have cut it. But she says, oh, it's two.

[B]

It's true.

[A]

And then he goes, you're sucking on my leg. But I don't think that's not in the movie. I don't think that's actually in the movie. That was what they were supposed. That was what I think they cut out because they would have gotten an X rating.

[B]

Machine Gun Kelly gave a guest lecture to a class at Harvard Business School. No word on what he taught the kids. No one took notes.

[A]

I read a Machine Gun Kelly class. I doubt it. I'll tell you this. I don't like Machine Gun Kelly, but if he's like, here's a little seminar. Maybe glean a little info off of me. He did knock up Megan Fox, so maybe you should listen to him for a couple of seconds. Like the pickup artist.

[B]

And you went and saw the Joe Perry project last night? Talked about it earlier, but they'll be opening tonight at the Hollywood bowl for the who. And Steven Tyler's gonna join him.

[A]

Yeah, I want to see Pete Townsend just go up there and smack them all in the mouth. There was supposed to be a special guest last night, but really didn't find the stage.

[B]

Well, I think maybe get him in in time.

[A]

That special guest might have seen what was going on on the stage and said, what? Tomorrow? We'll do this tomorrow? Because if Steven Tyler were to come out there to maybe a thousand people, that would have been pretty awesome. He did not. And I think it was because he saw Joe Perry so obviously enhanced, but he's like, I don't think it's a good idea. Joe Perry. And that's a other thing. Joe Perry has learned Nothing in the 53 years of being an Aerosmith. From Steven Tyler on how to, like, command a stage. He just. He just has none of it. Has leapt off of Steven Tyler onto him to try to be the enigmatic frontman, the fun one. There was nothing of that. It was bad. And, yes, I would go see it again because it was that trip over your dick. Funny. All right, we'll do a little. I don't want to be me. Brett earned it. It's a good win. Better than vegetables.

[B]

Close. Close race. Good win.

[A]

Good win. Yes. Yeah. Reagan, Mondale type way, man. That's it. I guess we're done. Yeah. All right, that's enough. Larry's coming up next. You guys have a good one. We'll see you tomorrow on the Morning Sickness. Hello, Arizona's most powerful, powerful rock radio station.