Welcome to Paul Harris Online

After 40+ years hosting radio shows, I retired from broadcasting in 2018 — but I’m still here with multiple posts every week about radio, TV, movies, poker, theater, politics, travel, and more. And don’t miss my list of Movies You Might Not Know.

After 40+ years hosting radio shows, I retired from broadcasting in 2018 — but I’m still here with multiple posts every week about radio, TV, movies, poker, theater, politics, travel, and more.

Worst Theme Song Lyrics Ever

Worst Theme Song Lyrics Ever

Did you know there were lyrics to “The Odd Couple” theme song? Did you know that they were horribly bad, and one of the most successful songwriters ever was responsible? Let me explain.

The Gentlemen

The Gentlemen

Looking for a new limited series to stream? We just binge-watched Guy Ritchie’s new Netflix show. Here’s why I recommend it.

MYMNK: “All Is Bright”

MYMNK: “All Is Bright”

The newest addition to my Movies You Might Not Know list is a 2013 drama starring Paul Giamatti and Paul Rudd that I had never heard of until recently. Here’s my full review.

Alan Zweibel

Alan Zweibel

In 2007, comedy writer Alan Zweibel did something on David Letterman’s show I’d never seen before on late night TV. Here’s the video — and what he told me about it on my radio show.

Off The Political Bus

Off The Political Bus

I’ve become so fatigued by political stories that I couldn’t even get through the first episode of a new TV series despite it starring one of my favorite actresses. Here’s why.

Problemista

Problemista

This is the most Tilda Swinton movie I’ve ever seen. Like Scorsese’s “After Hours,” it is filled with characters and situations I hope to never encounter in real life. Here’s my review.

Funeral Attire

Funeral Attire

What to do when you’re on vacation and suddenly have to attend a funeral, but don’t have any clothes appropriate for the occasion? Here’s my story.

Hits, Flops, And Other Illusions

Hits, Flops, And Other Illusions

This memoir by director Ed Zwick (who made “Glory,” “Blood Diamond,” “About Last Night” and lots of other movies) is a great read. Here’s why, and a sample of the stories he shares.

Five Random Thoughts

Five Random Thoughts

Quickies about burning candles, political opinions, dead people, describing wine, and how I ended a discussion on religion with an annoyed Catholic.

Game Show Complaints

Game Show Complaints

I’m a longtime viewer of “The Amazing Race,” “Survivor,” and “Jeopardy!” But there are aspects of the current seasons that are driving me crazy.

One Life

One Life

Here’s my review of a new movie starring Anthony Hopkins as Nicholas Winton, who saved hundreds of Jewish kids from the Nazis during World War II — a story he kept secret for 50 years.

A TikTok Question

A TikTok Question

Here’s a question I have not seen raised regarding the bill giving TikTok’s Chinese parent company six months to spin off its American operation or be banned from the US.