Comcast Studio 1985 - 2000 / Staff and Friends

05/13/2026

Full Cesar Romero video.
Cesar Romero: An American Movie Classic (1993)
Filmed in December 1993, this rarely seen interview with Cesar Romero stands as one of the last recorded conversations with the legendary actor. With warmth and wit, Romero looks back on his remarkable career - from swashbuckling adventures to his unforgettable turn as the Joker - offering personal insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections on a lifetime in show business.

Filmed in December 1993, this rarely seen interview with Cesar Romero stands as one of the last recorded conversations with the legendary actor. With warmth ...

03/06/2026

Hearts are heavy sharing the news that our beloved friend and co-worker, Jo-Ann Von Rapacki, passed away suddenly on February 27.

To know Jo-Ann truly was to love her, and we were incredibly fortunate to work alongside her and call her our friend.

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with George, her family, and all who loved her.

Memorial service:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Nazare Memorial Home, Inc.
403 Ridge Road
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071

View Jo-Ann Von Rapacki's complete obituary, share memories, and explore 20 tribute posts from the community.

03/08/2025

Before Comcast TV3 and the John Sanders Show there was Guy Savino's Meadowlands TV3. This 1984 clip was posted by Jack Theakston on YouTube - Finale from the July 4, 1984 fourth anniversary special at Meadowlands Cable 3. John Sanders, host. Pat Joyce and his son, Bill, give an encore performance of Pat's original songs, "We All Love Cable 3” and “The USA Was Born in Philadelphia."
https://youtu.be/cTuCCUpgS1k?si=TwIGnslmk9wQ0NBg

02/16/2025

The Singing Saw
Multi-Instrumentalist Michael Cumella was the first guest on the Meadowlands Showcase Talk series in the early 1990s (hosted by John Fedele and David Fine). Michael was a regular contributor and in 1992 he took the host seat alongside comedian Maureen Langdon. In this clip, Mike plays the Singing Saw.

02/15/2025

One of the last recorded interviews with Cesar Romero 1993 -
Interview written, edited and conducted by Gary Shinn -
Shot by Michael Raso - Comcast TV3 Lyndhurst NJ

César Romero (February 15, 1907 – January 1, 1994) was an American actor and activist. He was active in film, radio, and television for almost 60 years. His wide range of screen roles included Latin lovers, historical figures in costume dramas, characters in light domestic comedies, and the Joker on the live action Batman television series of the mid-1960s, which was included in TV Guide's 2013 list of The 60 Nastiest Villains of All Time. He was the first actor to play the character The Joker.

02/10/2025

Meadowlands Showcase TALK featuring Kearny NJ's #1 Brooklyn Dodgers fan Carl Carlen! (cablecast January 1991 on Comcast Meadowlands TV3 & statewide CTN)

10/31/2024

The View - Live from the CD Den North Arlington NJ - October 14, 1990 (airing soon after on Comcast Meadowlands TV3 & statewide CTN)

10/30/2024

"Night of the Living Den" TV Spot (1992)
Comcast Meadowlands NJ
Produced by Michael Raso and John Fedele
Exec Producer Gary Shinn
Ad Exec Barry Martin
CD Den North Arlington NJ - Tony Nardini

09/30/2022

Halloween 1989 - the whole studio gang featured!
Watch the whole show on YouTube - https://youtu.be/ZzUDlBrK7RQ?si=Nau6v7cf0zb8WDz-

01/30/2022

The Compact Disc Den / Video World was a CD / Video & Game Rental located in North Arlington NJ in the early 1990s. "The CD Kid" TV Spot aired in August 1991.