Frank & Friends Show

10/29/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James. Frank and Becca received gift cards as thank-you gifts but Frank could not get his to work at a local retailer.

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10/22/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by singer-songwriter Logan Murrell, who has just released a new album titled Love, Mom under her artist name, LAMB. Find the album on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/album/148Xa3COJwyEC37ePOXGYG?si=RwRuaoXpQbS9Jr_aV3Dl5g or on Apple Music at https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-mom/1773141328 Follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/loganashleymurrellbrakefield/

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10/15/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Whitney Wells of Marble City Opera, who flew in from Houston for work. Whitney had to pack light but was able to borrow a friend’s clothes while in town, which gives Frank an idea for people to rent furnished rooms with wardrobe included.

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09/17/2024

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Frank Murphy and Becca James hosted the Fair Food Throwdown at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 7, 2024. The contest is open to the food concessionaires at the Fair.

This year’s winners were:
Sweet Tea/Lemonade – The Fillin’ Station
Frozen Beverage – McGrotha Foods
Corn Dog – Queen Bee’s Concessions
Deep Fried Food – Red Box Grill
International – Denenie Weenies
Funnel Cake – Queen Bee’s Concessions
New Fair Food – Pizza Emporium
Americana – Clean Smoke BBQ
Candied Apple – Fairview Trinity Church
Caramel Apple – Big Apple Concessions

Frank and Becca also emceed the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 12, 2024. Local donut shops enter the annual competition, which is the brainchild of Chef Rachel Reagan, who runs the Culinary Arts Stage at the Fair.

This year’s winners were:
Best Yeast Donut - The Ultimate Doughnut Shop
Best Cake Donut - The Ultimate Doughnut Shop
Best Specialty Donut - Cinnalicious Cinnamon Rolls

Next year’s Tennessee Valley Fair runs from September 5 to September 14, 2025. Tickets and information will be available at https://www.tnvalleyfair.org

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09/07/2024

09/07/2024

Enjoying the Tennessee Valley Fair with the family before Frank Murphy and I emcee The Fair Food Throwdown this afternoon, and Mama Jane gave us a sneak taste of the new Ube Funnel Cake that The Best Around is entering into the New Fair Food category! Believe me... it’s a contender!

Join us in the Jacob Building at 2pm to check out all the yummy foods you can find this year! Frank & Friends Show Rachel Reagan

09/06/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera . Kathryn will sing in Marble City Opera’s free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Reserve a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-marble-city-opera-tickets-993732870767

Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Find books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.

Frank put some new items in the Frank & Friends Show merch store after he designed some merch for Marble City Opera, including pet shirts. Shop online at https://www.marblecityopera.com/store

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08/30/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Dave Fennell. Frank and Dave used to improvise together as members of Einstein Simplified.

Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Find books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.

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08/20/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. Marble City Opera will present a free concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Cathedral Concert Series. Reserve a free ticket at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cathedral-concert-marble-city-opera-tickets-993732870767

Frank and Becca James will emcee two food competitions in the Jacob Building at the Tennessee Valley Fair. They will host the Fair Food Throwdown on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. and the Sweet Goodness Donut Challenge on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

Last year, Frank met Ricky the Dragon Steamboat at the Donut Challenge. Frank’s television interview with Ricky will air at 12:00 a.m. on August 28, 2024 on East Tennessee PBS. You can watch the interview online at https://www.pbs.org/video/up-close-with-ricky-the-dragon-steamboat-qiz67j/

Find books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm. Dr. Bill Bass will be 96 on August 30, 2024! Please send a birthday card for Dr. Bass to PO Box 128, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871

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08/13/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer.

Mitch is the drummer in an ‘80s cover band called Vinyl Tap. The band will perform at Ale’ Rae’s, 937 N. Broadway, on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The Facebook event listing is https://www.facebook.com/events/326532536987376/

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07/14/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Becca James, for the “friends and family” celebration at the new Andy's Frozen Custard, 513 N. Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville. Website: https://locations.eatandys.com/ll/US/TN/Knoxville/513-North-Cedar-Bluff-Road

This is the third Andy’s location in East Tennessee and the second in Knoxville. Franchisee Tom Gass tells Frank that his next two Andy’s stores will be in Maryville and Pigeon Forge.

Frank tries a Choco Express Shake and a Root Beer Freeze. Becca enjoys a Blackberry Waffle-Jack Jackhammer and her husband has a BootDaddy Concrete.

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06/25/2024

My interview with Dr. Randall Lange, veterinarian and author of children’s books featuring his dog Josh, airs tonight at midnight on East Tennessee PBS. Set your DVR for 12:00 a.m. (Wednesday, June 26) to record “Up Close with Frank Murphy.”

Crippled Beagle Publishing

06/21/2024

The Foundation is excited to see our longtime supporter and friend, Frank Murphy, at the Big BBQ Bash this weekend!

Frank will be announcing the Big BBQ Bash winners tomorrow at 3:00pm at Founders Square.

06/11/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Whitney Wells, who is the social media coordinator for Marble City Opera. Whitney is from Texas. She is in town to work as the assistant stage manager for Marble City Opera’s production of il Tabarro.

There will be a concert version of il Tabarro aboard the Star of Knoxville riverboat on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Use the code RIVERCRUISE to get a 30% discount when buying tickets at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets

While she is in town, Whitney is staying with her friend who is the manager of Knoxville Princess Parties. Whitney is “best friends” with Cinderella and several other princesses. See photos at https://www.knoxprincessparties.com/

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Whitney’s parents grew up in Lake Jackson, Texas, site of the first Buc-ee’s convenience store. They knew the owners of Buc-ee’s. This week the new world’s largest Buc-ee’s opens in Luling, Texas. It is slightly larger than the former world’s largest Buc-ee’s in Sevierville, Tennessee. Frank ate a brisket and egg burrito but wished they sold Buc-ee’s dental floss.

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06/10/2024

06/10/2024

Season 40 of Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl begins re-airing today! Join me as I quiz the smartest high school students in our area. Set your DVRs for weekdays at 5:30 p.m. on East Tennessee PBS or watch online at 5:30 p.m. at https://watch.easttennesseepbs.org/livestream/

05/28/2024

My interview with Steven Cowie, author of “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg,” airs tonight on East Tennessee PBS. Set your DVR for 12:30 a.m. (Wednesday, May 29) to record “Up Close with Frank Murphy.”

While working in the Los Angeles film industry, Steven Cowie wrote and directed an award-winning short film that he sold to the Sundance Channel. After moving to Knoxville to work in television production, he was able to pursue his lifelong interest in the Civil War and spent fifteen years researching the Battle of Antietam, which was the deadliest one-day battle in American military history. Steven spent three years writing his first book, “When Hell Came to Sharpsburg,” which describes how the battle affected the citizens of Sharpsburg, Maryland.

05/28/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Logan Murrell, who is a singer and songwriter. Frank asks why Logan changed her Instagram handle to include the word vibes. Find Logan at https://www.instagram.com/loganmurrellvibes/

Logan discovers that she and Frank both claim 22 as their favorite number. Logan has a 22 tattoo and Frank’s birthday is on June 22.

Logan starred in her high school’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. She would like to play Audrey again some day. Frank is full of Little Shop trivia.

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Frank and his wife Jere went to a concert by the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble, which was conducted by Brian Salesky. Logan watched the live YouTube stream and saw the back of Frank’s head. Frank is surprised to learn that Logan had a small role in Salesky’s production of La Boheme when she was 9.

Logan and her husband have two children. She is working on an album of sentimental songs. She plays a sample of her song “Moon and Stars” on her guitar.

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05/27/2024

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05/03/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Mitch Moore, who is a freelance writer.

A member of a military honor guard suggested that Frank try using shirt garters.

Mitch has an issue with graduation ceremonies for kindergarten or preschool.

Frank points out that “Dads & Grads” sales make sense in the North where graduations often coincide with Father’s Day weekend. In the South we should have “Moms & Grads” but that doesn’t rhyme.

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When Frank went to the pool supply store, the clerk asked for his phone number. Instead of his real number, Frank said, “867-5309.”

Mitch recently rewatched the movie Twister and wonders about the villain played by Cary Elwes.

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04/27/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by author Thomas D. Taylor, who can be found online at https://thomasdtaylor.wordpress.com/. Thomas and his wife Elyse Bruce: adopted some former “hoarder house” cats.

Thomas writes horror stories and offers to make Frank a victim in one of his stories. Elyse writes Missy Barrett mysteries. She invited Frank to read a chapter during the book launch for The Case of the Missing Muskets at the King Family Public Library. See photos at https://www.facebook.com/MissyBarrettFanPage

Talking about horror stories reminds Frank of the time he and his sisters saw the movie Night of the Living Dead. Frank laughed at the movie but his sisters are still scarred by it. Thomas describes a scene in his book Hemlock in which someone falls victim to an alligator.

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When Frank was at the King Family Library, an employee named Launa told Frank that she had been a contestant on Tennessee Scholars’ Bowl when she was in high school. When Frank asked for the name of Ebenezer Scrooge’s dead business partner, Launa rang her buzzer and answered, “Bob Marley.”

In 2008, Ken Jennings hosted an episode of Scholars’ Bowl while he was visiting Knoxville on a publicity tour. The News Sentinel recorded a short interview with him that can be seen on YouTube.

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04/19/2024

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Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady of Marble City Opera. As predicted on a previous episode, they enjoy a cider in their Frank & Friends Show pint glasses.

Frank and Jere visited Frank Jr. in Michigan and then drove to Sandusky, Ohio to view the total eclipse of the sun. Frank’s daughter Meaghan and her sons also traveled to Sandusky. Jere and Frank Jr. found a perfect spot to view the eclipse in a park that had no crowds and a new pavilion with clean bathrooms. Unfortunately the same cannot be said about the motel where they stayed.

Find books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.

Frank specifically wore a peach-colored shirt to see if Kathryn recognized it. He also wore it while recording a video interview with the cast of Marble City Opera’s production of Suor Angelica in 2019. Brandon Gibson, who was Marble City Opera’s managing director, was wearing the same shirt. Two years earlier, Brandon first introduced Frank to Kathryn and to Marble City Opera.

Marble City Opera will present the world premiere of The Doctor and the Devils on June 6 and 8, 2024. Marble City Opera’s production of il Tabarro will take place in site-specific locations on June 22, 2024 and June 23, 2024. Find tickets and information at https://www.marblecityopera.com/tickets

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04/17/2024