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If you missed The M-A-R-V-I-N Show last week, then you missed Daffy Duck’s revenge as Marvin managed to give himself 3rd degree burns.  While  he cooked up Duck Cordon Bleu, he did not miss a beat with his verbal assault on the camera.   Marvin managed to juggle the pan of hot grease without losing the duck, pulling off a save that would make the Harlem Globetrotters proud. It was painful to watch, especially the slow motion instant replay.  All the show needed was maybe Marv Albert & Howard Cosell doing a play by play as the grease splashed across his hand. I can almost hear Marv Albert explaining how it was a beautiful save and a moment that will earn him an honorable mention in the history books.

I Asked Marvin for the menu this week: “Steak Quesadillas” What? Are they deep fried steak quesadillas? No grease? Don’t worry. I’m sure Marvin will keep us all entertained while he allows his hand to recover. He has not let us down yet. I’m sure this week will not be an exception.

Watch The Marvin Show on WPDE-tv15 this Saturday night at 1:05am. (Sunday morning)  Set the DVR!

Summertime is here again, and that means lots of traffic on Highway 501 between Conway and Myrtle Beach.  You  just want  to get home and feed the kids, but traffic will not budge. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a shortcut?  Actually there is.  Flip on the turn signal when you get to Gardner Lacy Rd and pull into the Domino’s Pizza Drive Thru lane. They have a great deal right now: One Large Pizza with any One Topping of your Choice for the low, low price of only $6.99 plus tax. Hey, why not call them first: 843-347-0602 and they will have it ready for you to pick up in about 10 minutes. You can also order online:  Just click here.      By the way: If you would rather just stay home, they can hook you up there too.  You can get TWO medium TWO topping pizzas for only $5.99 plus tax each, or make them Large Pizzas for only $8.99 plus tax each.  Call Domino’s Pizza today! 843-347-0602

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I asked Marvin what he would be cooking this week. He replied “Duck Cordon Bleu”.   Now, if It were Bobby Flay or Rachel Ray I would think, “That sounds pretty fancy. I could never cook that.” However, Marvin Latimer does not leave me with the same feeling. I think  to myself, “Oh. THIS is going to be good.”   You see, Marvin may start with the same ingredients, and end up with the same dish, but it is what happens in between that seperates THE MARVIN SHOW from those other cooking shows. Each one of Marvin’s dishes has a story behind it. I can only imagine a late night driving accident involving a Duck Crossing sign and a road full of feathers. Marvin will entertain you as he drinks shots and teaches you Ebonics. And in the end, there is a perfectly presented dish that would look good in any of the finest restaurants. Anyone who has worked in the restaurant business knows it takes their own version of “Marvin” to keep the kitchen running. Making it happen in 25 minutes of less, from the time of order till the food is on the plate. Watch THE MARVIN SHOW on WPDE-tv15 1:05am Saturday Night.

Take a look around your home or office.   Couldn’t it use a fresh coat of paint?   Small’s Painting has over 35 years of experience and takes pride in quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.  I asked Thomas Small to explain the difference between a paint job that lasts and one a homeowner does.  He told me that the  prep work makes the difference.  Smalls Painting takes pride in their work and will give you a quality job that will look good for years to come.   If you need a change of scenery, maybe you really just need a fresh coat of paint on it!   Call Smalls Painting today for a FREE quote   843-358-3490. You will be glad that you did.

Before there was Big Brother, Marvin Latimer WAS a “Big Brother”.  He liked to eat and he liked to cook.  The Big Brother tv show allowed him to show off some of his talents, as well as his gift of gab. If I were a betting man, I would wager that Marvin has been told to “Get over there and sit down” plenty of times growing up, because he does like to become the center of attention. “The M-A-R-V-I-N Show” allows him to be the center of attention and cook too. If you are expecting one of those scripted Martha Stewart type shows, you may be a little surprised. What you see is what you get. If he forgets to cook the onions, they get tossed in just a little later with  a nonchalant suggestion that “You might want to cook the onions, cause I forgot to”.   But you will be entertained from the beginning to the end.  Don’t forget to set your DVR!

Where to watch:  WPDE-TV15   Saturday nights at 1:05 am (Sunday Morning).

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