Ever have a song leap into your head and not want to leave?  For me, most of the time when that occurs it's something that's pure evil.  Like one of those infernal Shania tunes.  God help me when that happens.

This morning, however, there was a most welcome addition to my random brain jukebox.  Look through any Window by the Hollies. 

Look through any window, yeah
Any time of day
See the drivers on the roads
Button down their heavy loads

What a chipper, sprightly tune that is.  The Hollies always seem to be overlooked when we think of the sixties British Invasion bands, but they certainly had it all:  great songs, amazing harmonies, and Graham Nash before he became a boring old hippy.

Oh, you can see the little children all around
Oh, you can see the little ladies in their gowns, 
when you...

Hey, what kind of activity are they advocating here?  No, I shouldn't be taking the song so literally, should I?

Where do they go
Moving on their way
A-driving down the highways, and the byways
Where do they go
Moving on their way
Drivers with their shy ways, and their sly ways

OK, admittedly the lyrics are pretty dumb.  But what an exquisite pop song!  And there's no need to purchase it on iTunes because it's happily downloaded into my own personal head.  The record companies can't sue me for that, can they?

Oh great. 
Now I'm worried. 
Forget everything I said, OK?

[innocently whistling a public domain Stephen Foster song.]

                                                              ----Ed Kaz

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2 Beach Boys + 2 Kaz Kids = Fun Fun Fun

Bruce Johnston, Mike Love, Kristin Kaz, Ed Kaz III

Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank NJ 12.07.08
 

As far as I'm concerned, this is the only Christmas record in my 45 box that matters.
From 1978, here's the indescribably indestructible Keith Richards Stonin' it alone with Run Rudolph Run.

DIRECTIONS: PLAY LOUD

Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Seedy"

Dear Parson Brown,

This letter is addressed to you in the hopes of receiving your forgiveness. I have learned the hard way that sometimes a wholesome innocent activity can turn into something terribly hurtful and insulting.  

That snowman in the meadow that looks exactly like you?  Well, Parson Brown, I'm the one who built it and it was all my idea. 

I am truly sorry to have hurt and angered such an important public figure as yourself, Parson Brown.  It's completely inexcusable and I realize now that it has caused a lot of embarrassment to you along with Mrs. Brown and your lovely daughter.  But I need you to try and understand my motivation for building that snowman.  This is difficult for me to say but I feel it must be said.  

Parson Brown, your personal appearance and public behavior of late has taken a serious downturn. 

Perhaps the good folks who work in the parson's office are too fearful to inform you, but frankly, you've really packed on the pounds lately.  Last year you were so slim and dashing; This year you've gotten--how can I put this--well rounded.  So well rounded in fact that your torso has grown out of proportion with your underdeveloped arms.  And I don't think I'm the only villager who's taken notice of your increasingly pale unhealthy complexion (There's a new tanning salon next to the blacksmith.  Please accept the enclosed gift certificate).

Also, it's no secret that you drank a wee bit too much nog at last year's church mixer.  By now everyone has seen those pictures of you on The Internet sticking Oreo cookies on your eyes and pretending to smoke a carrot stick.  And Parson Brown, please know that if you run around in a top hat and shriek, "Look! I'm Slash!" it will frighten the children and the elderly.

In closing, Parson Brown, I realize that by building a snowman that resembles you I have caused much in the way of hurt and anger, but I'm also hoping you'll see this as wake up call:  If you continue to neglect your health and appearance this way you are surely headed for a meltdown.

Sincerely,
Ed Kaz
 

Recently, I happened upon the Richard Simmons of Kingston.

Watch and learn. 

And smoke 'em if ya got 'em.

Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Spliffy"

Hard to believe this was filmed ten years ago (seems like forty).  Kaz hits the streets of New York City in search of holiday cheer and the Girl From Ipanema.  He finds both, not to mention the World's Creepiest Claus.

                                                                                 ---- Ed Kaz

This classic episode was originally broadcast on July 2nd, 2008.

Time now for yet another episode of that high concept/low-rent reality series editor UN edited,  detailing the day-to-day dealings of Rich the New York City Reality TV Editor.

EPISODE 77: "WHAT DOES JAKE DO ANYWAY?"
Assistant Editor Jake explains what he does, anyway.

Tune in next time for ANOTHER EXCITING EPISODE of The Best of editor UN edited on most of these Xanga stations.

Credits:
Jake: Had a lot of 'splainin' to do.
Kaz: Satisfied with that explanation.

We welcome your comments and suggestions!
Please print neatly and legibly in the spaces provided below.
Thank you,
The Producers of editor UN edited

Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Seedy, anyway"

Several years (and hairstyles) ago, Ed Kaz was set loose in the streets of Somerville New Jersey for the sole purpose of holiday annoyance. 

And isn't that what Christmas is all about?

Have you ever seen a bunch of Santas in a huddle and wondered what they were discussing?   KAZ-O-VISION®  traveled to New York City's famous Union Square to get the answer!

Filmed in KAZ-O-VISION®
"Dark and Snowy"

Remember last year's Kaz Friends Family and Lovers Thanksgiving TV Special?  We never thought anything could top the hilarious Allen and Rossi--Stiller and Meara bakeoff.  It was a real show stopper that had folks talking for months afterward.

Yet, by all accounts, this year's Kaz Friends Family and Lovers Thanksgiving TV Special was even more shimmeringly spectacular.

Andy Williams was our very special guest, bringing with him many extra sweaters, all light blue to match his eyes. And didn't he charm us all with his rendition of "Love Story?"  Andy sure made us all believe in love once again. Those talented tuxedoed cutups Sandler and Young were also on hand, always a pleasure, always a treat.  They certainly have the knack to make a funny Broadway tune even funnier!  Of course, the perennial running joke is that I always forget which is Sandler and which is Young;  that's why on the show you hear me repeatedly refer to them as "You two."  It never fails to get a huge reaction from the studio audience.

We've seen the Kaz Twins practically grow up on these specials.  Seems like only yesterday that Kristin and Ed III were singing "Ain't Misbehaving" with Pearl Bailey accompanied by Louis Armstrong on cornet.  This year found Kristin working out with her Moog Synthesiser while Ed III recited some of his "beat poetry," as in, poetry that can't be beat!   Who knows what surprises the Kaz Twins will have for us next year.  I know I can't wait.

And certainly no one was prepared for what happened next:  Marlo Thomas and Victor Borge!  They drove out in a brand new '65 Impala singing a "rocking and rolling" medley of Up Up and Away and Fly Me To the Moon.  Fun?  Put it this way: Marlo and Victor took us to the "heights" of hilarity.  And who was that driving the '65 Impala?  Why, Richard Deacon of The Dick Van Dyke Show!  He joked how he loves to wear the double-breasted chauffeur outfit every chance he gets because it makes him look slim.  Richard's lean good looks didn't go unnoticed by our other special guest Barbara Feldon, who planted a huge kiss on his shiny forehead.  What a delight.

There was also a solemn moment as we paid silent tribute to the passing of the great funnyman Milton Berle, only to have him leap out of the shadows in an orange dress screaming "I ain't goin' NOWHERE!"   Ah....what fun! What friends!  What merriment!

Top it off with The Doodletown Pipers accompanying the Reverend Billy Graham for a two and a half hour Thanksgiving benediction and you have the  makings of another winning Kaz Friends Family and Lovers Thanksgiving TV Special; one for all to remember and treasure for years to come. 

Keep your fingers crossed for next year's outing:  Rumor has it that those zany laugh-getters Burns and Shreiber just might be able to free themselves up from their demanding club and television schedule to make a guest appearance.  But if they can't come, all will be well, for Shields and Yarnell  are always in the wings waiting to dazzle us.   Gosh, imagine if I can get both acts?  Hey, I can dream, can't I?

Thanks to everyone who made The Kaz Friends Family and Lovers Thanksgiving TV Special such a runaway ratings success!  Once again, we edged out Dan Blocker's Special for top honors.   (Dan, we wish you all the best, but London Lee just isn't as popular with the teen set as he was in years past. Perhaps I could lend you Yarnell sometime.)

Hope to see you all right here next year for another exciting and enchanting Kaz Friends Family and Lovers Thanksgiving TV Special!

Ed Kaz's suits and pajamas courtesy of Botany 500.

                                                                                 ---- Ed Kaz